Holiday Outfit: Day – Night

Hi Loves! From my recent post focusing on holiday outfit inspirations, sparkle and sequins was the only thing that has been on my mind! The holidays are upon us and all the next couple weeks call for are parties.  Most of these normally occur throughout the work week and there is nothing worse than lugging half of your wardrobe with you so that you are party ready!  There are numerous ways to transform your work attire into a stylish fabulous party outfit, with just a few simple changes.  I love sequins during the holiday season. There is something about it that no matter what you’re pairing with it, it will always look dressed up and sophisticated. Even though my sequin skirt screams party, I still managed to transform my work outfit into something more fun by switching my everyday bag big to a small clutch, adding a few chunky accessories, changing my lip colour to a bold one and throwing my hair into a messy bun.  These small changes only take a few minutes and after you’ll be party ready! Hope all of you have a Happy Holiday! ~Love CTina xo

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 Sequin Skirt – H&M (recent) // Leather Tee – Danier // Blazer – Forever 21 // Tights – DIM // Wedges & Clutch – Zara // Necklace – Forever 21 // Bracelets – Vintage & Bebe // Rings – Vintage // Lip Color – Dior ‘Decadent Plum’ 

Rouge

Hi Loves! Hope you all had a fabulous weekend! I sure did. I was one of the fortunate girls to have met Emily Schuman from Cupcakes and Cashmere on Saturday! It was such an honour shaking hands with one of the most inspiring bloggers out there! Stay tuned for tomorrow’s post where I talk more about my meeting with Emily and a fabulous giveaway you won’t want to miss! ~Love CTina XO

Blouse – Vintage // Blazer – Zara (old, loving this!) // Jeans – Joe Fresh (similar) // Booties – Aldo (old) // Necklace – Forever 21 // Bracelet – c/o Live Love Shop // Hat – Danier Leather // Lip Color – c/o Maybelline – Color Sensational High Shine Gloss ‘Gleaming Grenadine’ 

Winter Comfy

Winter always calls for thick knits, layered clothing and sitting by the fire sipping hot coco.  One of my new favourite styles is layering socks & tights! It can make a dressy outfit more casual, as you can see here, or it can make a casual outfit look just that more stylish, like I have today! What do you loves think of this new style? ~Love CTina XO

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Knit Sweater – Gifted (loving this!) // Striped Sweater & Mits – Joe Fresh // Flannel Vest & Scarf – Forever 21 // Leggings – Gap // Socks & Toque – H&M // Rainboots – Hunter

Holiday 2012 Gift Guide: Accessories

Hi Loves! A lot of you have been emailing and messaging me about doing a Holiday 2012 Gift Guide! This year I decided to do it a little different. I’ve decided to break it down, Holiday Gift Guide: Accessories, Fashion & my wishlist! Enjoy and I hope these inspire some of your gifts! ~Love CTina XO

 

1. Boutique 9 Arlette – Nine West – $150.00
2. Paris vs. New York - Amazon - $20.00
3. Monogram iPhone Case – The Preppy Techie – $28.00
4. Marc Jacobs Daisy – Sephora – $72.00
5. Classic Pave Link Bracelet - JCrew - $125.00
6. Fur Collar - Danier Leather -$99.00
7. iPad Mini - Apple
8. Mini Tigar Tote Bag – Zara – $179.00
9. Osona Collar - Anthropologie - $118.00
10. Glitter Clutch - Nine West - $59.50
11. High Vamp Heel – Joe Fresh – $99.00
12.  Winter Collection - Essie

Laranja

I was never a huge fan of orange or bright colored jackets until recently! Black and tan were always my go to ones season after season, until this year when I decided to burst out of my shell and go bold for Fall/Winter. What is your go to colour for a Fall/Winter jacket? ~Love CTina xo

Jacket – Vince Camuto // Denim Shirt – DIY creation (see here) // TShirt – H&M // Jeans – JBrand (similar) // Purse – Mimi Boutique // Rings – Aldo & Vintage // Necklace – Forever 21 // Pumps – Aldo // Sunglasses – Pucci

Glitter

Holiday season is around the corner and I can’t wait to experiment with this sequin skirt! I’ve been dying for one lately and seen a few that have caught my eye, but nothing that’s really grabbed my attention, until this one from H&M.  Pairing it with a basic loose fitting T, dresses down the glitzy skirt! How are you planning on dressing for the holidays? ~Love CTina xo

Sequin Skirt – H&M (recent, but loving this!) // T-shirt – Gap (Men’s Department) // Clutch – The Bay // Necklace – Forever 21 // Bracelets – Bebe & c/o Live Love Shop // Ring – H&M (old, similar) // Booties – Steve Madden // Sunglasses – Pucci // Lip Color – c/o Maybelline ‘Vivid Rose’

 

The Collar

Hi Loves! I am so excited for tomorrow’s fashion event at Bramalea City Centre, which will consist of a Fall fashion show, hosted by Breakfast Television’s Dina Pugliese, and a blogger contest which I will be participating in! If you’re in the Toronto area do make sure you stop by! Hope all of you have a wonderful weekend! ~Love CTina xo

Blouse – Forever 21 // Shorts – Vintage // Tights – DIM // Wedges – Zara // Purse – LV // Bracelet – c/o Live Love Shop // Rings – Material Girl, H&M, c/o JewelMint (similar) // Nailpolish – c/o Essie ‘Go Overboard’

Spotted

Patterned tights have never been my thing, until recently when I took the plunge and purchased these black and white polka dot printed tights.  Since the print was bold enough, I paired them with a basic black outfit and minimal accessories.  What would be your choice of patterned tights? ~Love CTina Xo

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Blazer – Pucci // T-Shirt – Danier Leather (old) // Skirt – Forever 21 // Bag – DKNY // Booties – Steve Madden (old, similar) // Tights – H&M (recent) // Necklace – Winners (similar) // Rings – Vintage // Lip color – M.A.C. ‘Something New’

October Lookbook

Happy MOVEMBER loves! I can’t believe we’re already in November…feels like yesterday I celebrated 2012.  Here are the looks from October.  Which one is your favourite? ~Love CTINA xo

Gingham

I have absolutely fallen in love with the print gingham! It pairs so nicely with any other print and can be dressed up or down! I can’t wait to experiment more with this print! What do you guys think?  ~Love CTina xo

Gingham Shirt – Ralph Lauren // Leggings – H&M // Blazer – Forever 21 (old, similar) // Scarf – Zara (recent) // Flats – Aldo // Purse – Louis Vuitton // Necklaces – DIY creation (similar) & Winners // Rings – Vintage & Material Girl // Watch – Michael Kors // Sunglasses – Tom Ford