Semi Sheer

I can’t express how comfortable this skirt is! I love everything about it, how it’s semi sheer, pleated (of course), and long! Every time I’ve worn it I’ve received numerous compliments.  It’s a great classic piece to have in my wardrobe.

On another note, what do you loves think of my new hair? I felt my squirrel brown color was dull and needed a perk up, which is why I decided to go for an ‘ombre’ look! ~Love CTina xoxo


Blazer & Maxi Skirt – Zara // Blouse – H&M // Bag – Mimi Boutique (similar) // Shoes – Zara (old, similar) // Bracelets – H&M // Watch – Michael Kors // Ring – Versace for H&M // Sunglasses – Pucci// Nail Color – ‘Go on Green’ – OPI

Studs

There are days where all I want to wear are sweatpants and a comfy t-shirt, but then I have days where I want to be all glitzy and dolled up, like today! This pink Versace for H&M dress was probably my favorite purchase out of them all. Never having the best pair of shoes for this dress, took me several months to find, until last weekend when I stumbled upon these cobalt blue pumps! Let me know what do you loves think! ~Love CTina xo

*Toronto loves – don’t forget to attend the Bebe store in Yorkdale today for a chance to meet me!

Dress – Versace for H&M // Heels – Zara // Clutch – Zara // Watch – Michael Kors // Bracelet – One of a kind show

The Palm


Toronto Fashion Week begins today! I am so excited to see what’s coming for FW12. I decided to go all out and rock my Versace for H&M palm print leggings.  Bold print pants are becoming probably the hottest trend and if you’re not rocking them to Fashion Week, then you’ll never rock them! Hope to spot all my fellow Toronto Fashion Bloggers tomorrow! ~ Love C

S.u.n.d.a.y.


Sunday’s tend to be my favorite day of the week! It’s meant for lounging around or doing things only for yourself! That is exactly what I did yesterday! I decided to wear this fabulous mustard colored top I bought at Zara in September and pair it with pink lips, and a yellow/orange/pink animal print Versace for H&M headscarf.  These classic wide legged jeans go well to tone down the outfit and make it more casual! This was an amazing outfit for a beautiful spring felt day! – Who else loves Sundays?


Band Jacket Lace

Last year I bought this band inspired lace blazer, and fell in love with the ruched shoulders and button detail.  Since mixing metals is such hot trend these days, I felt it was only appropriate to mix them in this outfit, from the Greek key gold detail on the leggings to the silver buttons on jacket and everything in between. – Stay Classy Loves


Warehouse Chic


Recently I was cleaning out my closet trying to find items to give away to those in need, especially with the holiday season around the corner.  While clearing out my shoe section, I realized that I have at least 7 pairs of black booties/boots, you can certain styles see them here, here and here.  I know black is always basic and one of the most worn colors in shoes, but why don’t I sometimes venture out and get a funky pattern or print or even a bright color?  As I look at the summer side everything is bright – especially in the orange & pink tones, yet the winter side is all dark! That’s why when I saw these L.A.M.B. leopard print booties I just knew I had to grab them – not only because they were on sale but because they were on the other side of the spectrum, compared to the rest of my boring black shoes!

Even though my fuchsia shirt is such a statement, not to mention my backless fur vest from the Versace for H&M collection, these booties completed the outfit!

A little piece of Versace


Saturday was the North American launch for Versace for H&M and while all of you know how long I waited, and might think I’m crazy for doing so, it was well worth it! One of the pieces I picked up was this velvet animal print cropped jacket with the signature Versace logo on the front.  Not something I would typically be drawn to, but there was something about this jacket when I saw it in the window display that I fell in love with.  It was different, it was funky, it was a statement piece, and rather than wearing statement accessories, why not throw on this funky jacket!


Versace for H&M


Saturday was one of the biggest events to ever hit H&M! Why? Because Versace has finally arrived!  Yes, I was one of those people who camped out for Versace, and it was well worth the 19+ hour wait!  At 1:45pm Friday afternoon, I was the first to start lining up at H&M in Yorkdale mall! At first it was a bit awkward, standing there lining up alone, but within a couple of hours others started joining me on the long night! Finally at 7:15am the first 20 people lined up in front of H&M, and at 7:45am we were in! Shopping began!

Now for those who don’t know the rules for this spectacular event it went a bit like this:
1. The first 280 people in line would receive a wristband marked with a specific time, after all 280 people shopped the collection would be open to the public
2. You had only 15 minutes to shop the woman’s collection
3. You only were allowed to get 2 of each style

As the 1st person in line, I was in the 1st group to shop! Let me tell you it was MADNESS! People were grabbing whatever they could get, and hope it would be the right size!  Thankfully the staff at Yorkdale all knew I waited so long that they were helping me make sure I got want I wanted!


The staff at Yorkdale H&M were amazing! I wanted to give them a big shout out for all their hard work! It would have not have been the same without them! Stay tuned a few Versace pieces I purchased will make appearances soon!