Monday, 17 September 2012

small dose of my wardrobe

Last week, I made a decision. I decided to document my fashion choices. Why you ask? Well, over the past year I've been collecting many fashion staples for my professional lifestyle. Which is coming up real fast! I've been dressing it up and dressing it down but this school year (my last one might I add), I decided to go out in STYLE! So, on a daily basis I've put that extra little effort in looking fabulous and taking a mirrored picture. Call it cliché but I am proud of the wardrobe and I am going to flaunt it!

So here it goes, here is my week.


DAY UNO! Second day of school, very warm day. That is what just gets to me. Going back to school means one thing: no more summer. So why does the heat follow us to school when we obviously did some serious fall back to school shopping. That cute scarf will go horribly wrong if your stuck waiting an hour for the bus under the scorching sun. No one wants to get in class all flustered, sweaty and red. So this look allows the wind to cool down your legs, the necklace enhances everything and the blazer just adds a bit of flare. 

SHOPPING DAY! Perfect look to get going and stay busy! Jeans are always comfortable. A lite black chiffon top keeps it classic. I think that adding a watch and pearls makes every outfit fun and flirty so you can't go wrong.

This look, oh my. Took a lot of guts. I am not one to wear print, much less wear something that can be associated to 101 Dalmatians. However, it turned out to look really professional and exciting. Especially with the red pants and the gold necklace. That gold necklace is a staple in my books. Its simple but it makes a statement.


My fanciest look of the week. Everyone needs something leather and cute simple black flats. It goes with pretty much everything. Actually, I take that back. Do not mix black leather with brown leather. That is all. As for the white blazer after Labor Day. I have a theory, it's not true. Ok, maybe that's the worst theory in the world but I think white is ok when there's no snow outside. A Pandora bracelet is always a good call too!

Oh, hi warmest day of the week. Decided to wear my Parisian pants with leopard flat and pastel flowy top. There is really nothing more I can say. This outfit speaks for itself!

TGIF outfit. Moccasins are the best thing for early morning classes to beat the chilly September wind. This aritzia scarf might have cost me a fortune but it is the best accesory! Works for fall and winter perfectly. Oversized white t shirts are a must. Especially after a long long week.


Here is my girls night out look! Pretty much felt like a mix of cat woman and katniss from the hunger games. Wearing a low back aritzia top, leather leggings from american apparel and black wedges. Nothing says gold accent like a dramatic necklace and gold watch! My first Michael Kors wristlet just hanging out too. Adding red lips and red nails makes it the perfect pop of color.



So there you go, hope that gave you some fun fashion ideas for this week. Happy monday and take fashion risks! You never know what will happen! And if you dont want to risk too much, just add a bracelet or two!!

Till next time,

DD

Sunday, 16 September 2012

first ever blog - sharing my inspiration in life thus far


Today is the first day of my blogging life. I do have opinions, I do have ideas, I certainly do have values and I feel the sudden urge to share it with the world. Blame it on a new found confidence, or even the extreme passion I have for anything related to writing in the hopes of self-expression, but i feel like it is my time to shine!

I am not quite sure what this blog will be about and coming up with a name for it was no piece of cake. To be completely honest, I spent about 23 minutes Googling ideas for a blog name. (I know, what ever) With suggestions such as ''Popcorn and Vogue'' or, my personal favorite, ''Dior and Dunkaroos'', I got severely discouraged and drifted off to Facebook. Looking through our Terry Fox Run pictures that were taken just this morning, I knew I needed to follow the wise words that we took for our own and placed on a t-shirt. 

The t-shirt read ''Keep Calm and Flutter On'' in neon green writing laid over a rich purple shirt. Green and purple. Valérie's Flutter Foundation's go-to colors. A foundation that is dear to my heart and one that I adamantly volunteer for, it is a truly inspiring non-profit organization that raises much-needed funds for cancer research. Founded by my girl Valérie Goneau in 2010 after being diagnosed with Chondroblastic Osteosarcoma. She was a truly amazing person who had a sole purpose of taking care of others and making them smile. The foundation is based on her iconic quote: A dream and purpose so compelling will never allow you to give up. She lived by that quote and I do the same ever since I heard it. This is my reason for going forward and always being positive. It was only fitting to name my blog after it now wasn't it?

I am suddenly seeing the purpose of this blog: to spread the word on cancer research and to discuss what gets my brain going. And maybe talk fashion, fitness and PR along the way. You will learn to see my life, literally! I've always been a visual person so pictures galore are coming your way!!

I think this will be fun!

Till next time,

DD