9/05/2011

Pretty Colours

Hey everyone, this is an outfit post of what i wore to church the other day, I had no vision, just kind of put it together. The yellow dress is one of my many favourite pieces because of its versatility. It can be worn alone, layered, dressed up, dressed down, and can be worn in the fall.

Outfit Information: Dress: Spoof, Cardigan: Dynamite, Necklace: Suzy Sheer, Clutch: Thrifted, Heels: Marciano

9/01/2011

One year older!!! Giving many thanks to God

Hey everyone, this is another outfit post! I'm so sorry that i have been slacking on posting to the blog. I've been busy with my full time job, and with some other part time projects. However, no worries I will try my best to keep it coming.

Now onto some important news, I'm 25 now!! I turned 25 on the 25th of August, and let me tell you this, i'm still in denial. I feel like life is flying by, and i 'm not ready for it to go by this qucikly. Oh gosh, i'm so old!!
This year I decided to keep the celebrations low key, nothing but dinners. Therefore, I will like to take the time to thank everyone for the b- day wishes, the girls at work for surprising me with a cake during our night shift, and all my other budds who treated me out. Anyways, this was what I wore for one of the dinner outings. It was simple, comfortable, and modest.

Outfit information: Blazer: Zara, Necklaces: short necklace: Le chateau, long necklace: dynamite, Jeans: warehouse sale ( Miss Sixty Jeans), clutch: store in downtown Toronto

Sincerely miss J

8/20/2011

DIY Remixed

Hey Everyone, so this is a remix of my so called DIY project post that I made a couple of months ago, here is the link (DIY). Anyways, a week ago I was in American Apparel and saw a turquoise coloured sheer chiffon maxi skirt. I really loved it, but there was no way I was going to spend that kind of money on something that i was convinced that I could make. So, I set out to make my own, I found the basic instructions on a DIY blogger named A Pair and Spare blog page, here is her link (maxi skirt). I basically followed the same concept but modified it to suit my own needs. In the end after many episodes of frustration, and many attempts to give up, the end result came out great. However, I would like to give a big thank you to a co-worker who helped me out alot by finishing off the skirt for me. I was so upset because when it came down to getting ready to sew the skirt, my sewing machine decided to stop working. Therefore, she saved me alot of hand stitching, which saved me alot of time. THANK YOU SO MUCH. I hope you guys enjoy the post and like the finished product.

I used only 1 meter of fabric, you may need 2 meters to be on the safe side

Next, lay out the fabric and folded over the top of the fabric to fit the elastic band , and pin. Make sure that there is enough space that you can feed that same elastic through. Use one of the long sides of the fabric to do this. Remove your elastic guide. Now head to the sewing machine to sew the pinned area or hand stitch

After sewing the pinned area, add a saftey pin to one of the ends of the elastic band that you have cut to fit your waist

feed the elastic band through and gather the fabric along the way as shown. Then sew together both ends of the elastic band, the back side of the skirt, and hem the botton. Then your done!!!

Here is the finished product, i'm wearing a black bodycon skirt underneath because the skirt is quite sheer. Total cost 15 dollars to make. Here is the orginal skirt from AA http://store.americanapparel.net/RSA0320.html

Outfit Information: Hat: blue notes, necklace: fairweather, corset top:modestar ( i think), belt: forever 21, skirt:DIY, sandles: urban planet

Outfit total: less than 70 bucks from top to bottom

Sincerely miss J

8/11/2011

Wedding bells!!

Hey everyone, this is a new style post, but first I would like to send my congrads out to my friend Karen. Today was her big day, congrads again to karen and Jer. on their marriage! The ceremony was beautiful, and the bride was stunning. It was a small and cute semi formal wedding.
The dress and the belt that i wore to the wedding was thrifted, and was one of the items that i purchased on the "shopping trip" blogged on the previous post. The flowery detailing was what first caught my eye.

Outfit Information: dress and belt: thrifted

Sincerely miss J

8/08/2011

Shopping Day!!!

Ready, set, and shop!!! Hey everyone, i am back again with some wise words and some photos i took during an afternoon of shopping. A few days ago i went shopping with some girlfriends in downtown Toronto. It was fun and much needed. Oh, yes that is my friend,Abena in the turban. She has been featured on my blog before, here is the link: http://sincerelymissj.blogspot.com/2011/03/inspirational-wednesdays-abena.html

We walked so much that day, that once i got home it was straight to bed for me. Anyways, we mostly shopped on the streets rather than the mall. We also went thrifting, which i was excited to do because this was my first time going with the "thrifting queen", Abena. It was so fun, and together we found alot of interesting goodies including this shiny green dress. Unfortunately, none of us brought the dress.

And yes of course, no good day could have ended without food. We found an extremely cheap place on Queen st. It was an Korean and Japanese restaurant . We were served appetizers that consisted of a small salad, miso soup, 2 other side dishes, then our main course pictured below for less than $11. Whoa!!!

So i leave you with some wise words, enjoy life because life is indeed too short. Also live it living and not just going through the actions. I see way too much sickness and death in my occupation to worry about little things. Until next time, love,

Sincerely Miss J

7/31/2011

Making Memories-Update

Hey everyone, so it's been awhile since i have written and updated. I apologize to all those who have been wondering where i have gone. Anyways, i am back, even though i thought many times i would just quit blogging. However, i decided to come back in full swing. What's new? Nothing much just working and making memories. This weekend is Caribana/Toronto caribbean carnival long weekend, and i'm so grateful that i was off to enjoy the festivities. Let's recap, friday i met up with a friend and relaxed downtown with some folks. On Saturday i attended the Toronto carnival parade, and then had the amazing opportunity to see Machel montano live in concert. The weekend so far has been amazing, but i think i am starting to get old cause i dont seem to function as well as before without sleep. Anyways, HAPPY CARNIVAL WEEKEND everyone, especially to my west indies people!! Okay back to Machel Montano. He was amazing last night, and i danced the night away with 1000+ guests or more in a big outdoor fete. Unfortunately, i did not bring my camera with me so no pictures, boo!!! However, i will leave you with my favourite song of his. Please play, and enjoy.