Sunday, April 6, 2008

Not your basic basics











Gap has come out with some really cute and wearable spring items that you can also use to make the transition from chilly Canadian weather into (hopefully) warm sunshine! Here are some of what I think are the most essential peices for your new wardrobe. I love the belt on this t-shirt dress and the 3/4 folded sleeves give it a unique look. I love this striped button-down dress too. It has a sporty side to it but still stays a classic. The seersucker cami is originally in the sleepwear category but I think it would be perfect with some white shorts or light pink straight leg trousers. Speaking of light pink, these cropped pants are the sweetest shade! I say: pick up a pair ASAP because they are going to sell out quickly!






Saturday, April 5, 2008

Payless Preppy Picks







(Try saying that seven times fast!) As I and several other preppy bloggers have noticed, Payless Shoes has started stocking some quite yummy looking flats that come in a variety of cute nautical or preppy styles. My favourites are the red boat shoes (that I really want to wear with my navy seersucker blazer...posted below) and the kelly green flats with the grosgrain ribbon bows. Those would look especially cute for spring time worn with crisp white capris, a ribbon belt, and pink polo.

NY and Co Goes Lilly








Going through their website made me see that NY and Co is clearly trying out something new and pink and green. In fact, some of the pieces remind me distinctively of items from Lilly Pulitzer. I'm sure you'll notice the similarities too. It's not a bad thing at all though and I would say get over to your closest NY and Co and pick of some of these preppy and affordable essentials! Here are some of my picks:

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Esprit Away!





























Some cute stuff from Esprit :)






Monday, March 24, 2008

Emily's Day Off!


So since my mom was gone today, I decided to explore my new town (FYI I moved to Dundas from Niagara On The Lake last summer). I must say, I was pleasently surprised! Downtown Dundas is similar to Old Town NOTL. There are a few boutiques I visited after getting an Iced Cappaccino from Timmy's. One of them was the same rare store they had in NOTL: Bark & Fitz! It is a designer doggy store with the cutest dog and cat accessories AND a full fancy doggy bakery! There was the cutest pink and green paisley dog collar and leash, but I only have a cat. One of the best finds this afternoon was this unique shop I found. I was loaded with beautiful and unique decorations, gifts, and everything from ceramic striped pots to velvet leopard-print hat boxes! I must go back there soon! And the best part is nothing was very expensive, but still great quality! I got three rolls of gingham ribbon in blue, pink, and yellow for only a buck each! I plan to use them in an upcoming sewing project (maybe a tote bag?) as soon as I get a trip to the fabric store from my mom!

Saturday, March 22, 2008

Happy Easter...?

Easter is one of my favourite holidays. I love the pastel colours of Easter and bunnies are my favourite animal. Spring is full of new beginings and of course there is the Christian aspect to it as well. Today we celebrated Easter on Saturday which consisted of my brother and sister coming over to visit and eat large amounts of turkey, mashed potatoes, peas, corn, and pumpkin pie. I, of course, ate imitation chicken strips (I am a vegetarian) which were very good, although my family tried them and thought them quite bland.

Today wasn't all happy though. I got a call from my dad this morning. His cat Max unexpectedly passed away this morning. It took us all by surprise. He was the must adorable and unique cat and we will all miss him terribly, as will his brother Biscuit to whom he was very close. The most heartbreaking part of it is that those two brothers always slept to gether and played and I don't know how Biscuit is going to go on without his brother. I feel badly for my dad too because he lives alone, apart from my brother living with him and those two cats were his pride and joy. Max was a member of the family and I feel a big empty hole inside of me already, even though I only saw him on the weekends. Nobody could have seen it coming either. He was a young cat and healthy. My dad told me on the phone yesturday that Max seemed to have a sore paw and was crying a lot, making weird noises and limping. We all thought that he had just bruised his toe or something, since they like to go in the cubbords sometimes and my dad commented that a jar of tomato sauce may have fallen over on his paw. But this morning he told me that he later looked into Max's eyes last night and one looked full of blood. He took him to the vet this morning and they told him that Max had a blood clot and would have to put down :( . It was sort of like a cat stroke. He took Max's body home and showed it to Biscuit so he would know what happened before burying him in the backyard on top of "his" Jeopardy box (he always lied on this Jeopardy board game box, so much that it sunk in in the middle and was cat shaped). I can't believe he is gone just like that. I thought he had a long and happy life ahead of him. RIP Maxwell Smart Nixon. :'(

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Suiting Up




Since swim-suit season is just around the corner, I will be presenting some of the most adorable bikinis that anyone would die to wear. Ok, so I lied. Swim-suit season being just around the corner is some of my wishful thinking, but hey, it can't hurt to hope. Besides, I'm sure most shopping fanatics like me have already started eyeing up the new suits displayed in your favourite stores, or have already bought one to take on vacation this past March Break (FYI March Break is a week we students get off in March in Canada). Or maybe you just bought it as a special kind of supersticious charm, so that maybe just maybe summer would come early. My favourite is naturally the one with the pink little argyle print and the banded waist bottoms. I have more pictures, but they're on my other computer so I'll add them later. :)