Sparkle On- Black Sequin Leggings

Well hello there, its been a while..

I hope everyone is doing well and ready for the New Year! 

The hustle and bustle of the holidays is final over, and I'm slowly returning to my regular routines. January also marks the anniversary of when I first started this blog, as my 2011 New Year's resolution. However, I fell off the wagon in 2012, but bounced back and went hard in 2013. I have seen what putting a bit more effort into something can do, and setting goals. I want to continue to make this corner of the internet, a place where you can visit, get inspired and realize that style is not dependent on the amount of money you have, who you know, and what you get. It’s all about creativity, vision, and confidence.  Please, look out for more personal style posts, but also beauty reviews, contests, and collaborations. For 2014, I will definitely be taking more risks. Thank you for the support guys!!

For special occasions, sequins and glitter are usually the dress code of choice. However, why not extend the glamour beyond a special occasion. Why not sparkle on, any time of the year. I paired this black sequin leggings/pants with my favourite Smartset peplum top and added a statement necklace. You can make this look more causal or more dressy and wear it anytime and any day.

Today is also Thrift style Thursday, and the theme is leather.  So, today I'm featuring these fab leather heels. This picture was taken back when the weather was a bit warmer, hence why I'm wearing open toed heels. I was driving, so it was not a problem, but with the recent temperature drop to beyond freezing, I would not try the open toed look now. A nice pair of black ankle boots is another good option.  I also opted for clear nail polish, with a pink flower painted on the toe, all that effort and it was not even captured in the pictures, oh well.

So what do you think, would you rock sequins or sparkles during the day?

 Please check out the other participants of Thrift style Thursday and see how they rocked leather

Spoolish // Being Zhenya // Sandpaper Kisses // Buttonsandbirdcages // The two cent chick //

Alligatortoe // Snippetswithalex

Outfit Information:

Blazer: Thrifted

Peplum Top: c/o Smart Set (still available in stores)

White shirt: Urban Behaviour 
Necklace: SuzyShier

Sequin leggings (old): Winners, similar here

Shoes: Thrifted

Bag: Thrifted 

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Faux Fur, Smart Set & Joseph Nogucci

Hello Everyone,

So glad to be able to step outside with heels again without the risk of slipping and maybe breaking an ankle. The weather has been really mild today, to the point that the snow is melting, hence the not so great scenery. However, no complaints here from me, I don't mind the slush as long as it stays warm! Today’s post is jammed packed with some of my favorite things; today is thrift style Thursday and this week’s theme is faux fur!! This fur vest was actually a cropped jacket that I transformed into a  vest.

Next, I was reintroduced to Smart Set (clothing brand) at the blogger's conference I attended a few weeks ago.  The brand has completely re-invented itself into a hip clothing company catering to stylish professional women.   When I walked into Smart Set there was colour, texture, patterns and prints, which is a huge change from the past. One of my favourite colours is oxblood,so when I saw this blazer and blouse I knew I had to have it, and paired it with these oxblood coloured jeans. FYI, the zippers on the back of the jeans do not zip all the way up, they stop a bit above the ankles.

Lastly, I paired everything with this necklace and bracelet set by Joseph Nogucci---a  local Toronto brand. The outfit required something more subtle, rather than a big statement necklace. I adore the anchor symbol and see it as a representation of being grounded, which then keeps you focused on your goals and mindful of your achievements.

What do you think of the outfit? 

 

 

Please check out the other participants of Thrift Style Thursday and see how they rocked faux fur:

Spoolish // Being Zhenya // Sandpaper Kisses // Buttonsandbirdcages // The two cent chick //

Alligatortoe // Snippetswithalex 

Outfit Information

Faux fur vest: Thrifted 

Anchor necklace and bracelet: c/o Joseph Nogucci (see here)

Blazer: c/o Smart Set

Blouse: c/o Smart Set (see here)

Colored Jeans: Guess (old)

Heels: Thrifted 

Bag: Kijiji