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  weewoman 8:09 pm on March 3, 2010 Permalink | Reply  

  Winter where? 

  This year, I REFUSED to bow down to the fashion oppression winter always brings with it. It also helped that we have had an easy and somewhat delayed winter, allowing me to fall in love with, buy and wear way too many sweater dresses…

  This was taken some time in early December…I wish I had a better picture…

  From Style Per Diem

  The jeans: Trusty dark wash skinny jeans. Warmer than tights and provided the right amount of thickness to play off the dress.

  The dress: A lovely little cream knit mini-dress with cap sleeves and a nice tab button detail on the collar in a gun metal colour which then allowed me to layer with a thin dark grey sweater with billowy sleeves. What the dress lacks in print, I think it makes up for in texture and weave, adding visual interest and fun. I think  this dress will also easily transition into spring with a nice pair of tights.

  The shoes: New favourite wedge heeled boots!

  Accessories: I think I just left in the usual silver but I did throw on this gorgeous purple, military inspired, wool coat that I bought for an absolute STEAL at H&M:

  From Style Per Diem

  For the mild weather we were having, it was nice and cozy – lined in a self coloured, striped satin and its a brilliant addition to my coat collection. If you must cover up every lovely outfit with a coat, it might as well be an interesting one, no?

  All in all, this was fun!

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    inopinate 10:31 am on March 4, 2010 Permalink

    Ooh, you got one of those Michael Jackson things from H&M! I’ve been torn about them. So stylish, but short-lived, I suspect. This looks great!

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    weewoman 10:42 am on March 4, 2010 Permalink

    Michael Jackson? The jacket? Haha! I didn’t even think of that! I think its a fairly classic style and I’ve always liked the little drummer boy kind of military style.

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    inopinate 11:26 am on March 4, 2010 Permalink

    Yeah, they’ve all been doing MJ-inspired numbers since last summer. Forever has trashier versions of the same stuff.

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    weewoman 9:42 am on March 5, 2010 Permalink

    Acchaa…wait till you see my crop faux leather jacket then! HAHA!

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  weewoman 10:40 pm on February 27, 2010 Permalink | Reply  

  Prints in the winter? 

  As much as I get creative with beads and accessories, prints usually jazz up an outfit without trying too hard. In the winter however, it’s difficult and so I was glad to find something somewhat acceptable…

  From Style Per Diem

  The jeans: Previously posted dark wash trouser jeans from my last birthday with a double button, patch kind of front closure.

  The top: I layered a beautiful ruffle georgette-lace-jersey tank top under a cardigan which has a lace like print on it. I usually avoid lace prints like the plague but I didn’t mind this one too much and have since bought an entire dress in a similar vein. I like the pink and since its set against an off white/cream its not too doily-ish for me.

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  I ADORE ruffles and super girly details but I usually would not be caught dead in a top like this on its own, mostly because of the all lace back, and at first was at a loss as to how to wear it. Then I remembered that I should OBVIOUSLY layer it with a thin cami. DUH.

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  The boots: After much much MUCH searching for a decent heeled ankle boot I bought these gorgeous grey/brown wedged boots. I DO NOT like wedge boots and at first would not buy them purely for that reason, but they look SO GOOD and you cannot beat the comfort of a wedge heel – compared to other heels of course.

  From Style Per Diem

  Accessories: I wore a simple sliver chain with a round quartz stone and these chrysanthemum like silver ear-rings.

  Done and done. Nice outfit for a semi-cold day.

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    inopinate 2:10 pm on February 28, 2010 Permalink

    Style-wise, I don’t like winter for that same reason. The clothes, as good as they look on the runways, just don’t excite me. This is not half bad though.

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    AparnaS 3:42 pm on February 28, 2010 Permalink

    I love the lace top! Where did you get it from? Also boots..look comfy,

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    weewoman 10:08 pm on February 28, 2010 Permalink

    Aparna- Lace top is from a store called Costa Blanca here in Canada. They used to be my favourite up until a few months ago..but H&M has been so consistently awesome this past season, they’ve taken over BIG TIME!

    @inopiate- I’ve been trying to jazz up winter things with pops of colour and texture if print is unavailable.

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  Ella Shi 4:03 pm on February 16, 2010 Permalink | Reply  

  Close up of the Tank Top following my last post 

  Here you go AparnaS
  There is a close up of the Tank Top I was wearing inside that blazer…

  

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  shoefiend 2:36 am on February 16, 2010 Permalink | Reply  

  Close up of the scarf. 

  
  
  
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  Originally uploaded by menaka_raman2000
  

  (Sorry, does any one know how to upload 2 pictures to the same post using Flickr?)
  

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  shoefiend 2:35 am on February 16, 2010 Permalink | Reply  

  UNIFORM 

  
  
  
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  This winter, to save myself time and terrible sartorial mistakes, I decided to put together a uniform for my every day life. My every day life involves dropping my son at nursery, taking him swimming and to toddler groups taking driving lessons, running errands and dreaming of the day when I will be able to do something more. I find that for all this, nothing beats a comfortable pair of trousers, a long sleeved tee, a sweater/cardigan/pullover and to prevent the outfit plunging in to the depths of boredom an interesting scarf. I wear a variation of this on most days of the week.

  Sweater: Navy blue from Gap with a cute button detail on the shoulders.
  Grey tee from target.
  Cargos from Banana Republic.

  Silk scarf from Shilpi, Madras.
  

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  Ella Shi 5:04 pm on February 3, 2010 Permalink | Reply  

  yet another blazer day 

  It’s been so crazy for these days and also because it was the year end, there were so many things to catch on…so apologize for haven’t been able to post anything up here.

  I’ve been transfered to work on a different show now, with the start time 5am everyday, I literally lost the patience and time to dress up+take pictures every day…but then I realize…if I don’t take the time to dress up myself…then what do I really have time for…so I started my outfit picking the previous night, so the next morning I can just pick up and go. The weather hasn’t been great here in Toronto, but with a very warm parka I can wear anything inside.

  Starting with my closet cleaning 2 weeks ago. I was going through my clothes and find out I have way too many blazers…well I LOVE blazers…and every time when I see it’s on sale…then it is a MUST BUY…

  This is the full look, I’ve been in love with knee high boots lately, and it makes my legs looks straight and in some way, makes me look taller

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  • Blazer: Urban Outfitters.
    It is actually not a regular blazer, it is made of silk…(but oddly you can’t really tell when you just looking at it), because it is not the regular material, so it is very soft and casually shaped. It doesn’t have to be uncomfortable to wear a blazer. That’s why I love this one, it has the blazer look, but a very much a silk top feeling.
  • Tank Top: Urban Outfitters.
    I know I know I can’t resist Urban Outfitters, almost 80% of my outfit comes from that store, and the other 20%, is from H&M. This is a double layered tank top, the inside layer is cotton material, and tight tank top so it fits perfect on me, it is also like a basic black layer you put on. The outside layer is a mix of color blue prints, and it is silk material so it is very comfortable. The outside layer is a little bit big, but looks very casual inside the blazer.
  • Boots: Urban Outfitters
    It is a pair of Knee Hight Suede grey boots. I’ve never had a pair of suede boots, but it turned out surprisingly comfortable and looks nice. It is a bit lose on the legs so sometimes it will fall, but that’s okay, it creates the natural look.
  • Leggings: TNA
    Well….Leggings are like my thing now…I can’t go anywhere without them…haha

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    AparnaS 4:59 am on February 4, 2010 Permalink

    I like the color of your Top…Could I get a better Look at it?

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    Educated Tatya 4:54 am on February 8, 2010 Permalink

    I’m almost exclusively shopping for leggings and longer tops right now.

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    Ella Shi 4:04 pm on February 16, 2010 Permalink

    Me too!!!
    I barely wearing pants now a days…haha

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  weewoman 9:57 am on January 31, 2010 Permalink | Reply  

  Surfacing… 

  Life has been far too hectic to even remember to take pictures let alone update…but here I am!

  I can’t remember why or where I wore each outfit, but I’m picking a random point in time and starting there…

  I believe this was in late fall, early winter. I call it my H&M mannequin look – super layered up with a naughty boy edge…

  From Style Per Diem

  The jeans: Super dark wash, slim fit, back flap pocket jeans with contrast stitching. Good for tucking into boots.

  The jacket: Previously worn black linen blazer with quarter sleeves.

  The various layers: I layered a white cami with lace detailing at the neck, under a black deep V cotton stretch sweater, over which I wore a BRIGHT blue crop zip up hoodie with cable knit sleeves.

  The boots: My regular black impermeable Hush Puppies.

  Accessories: I left in all the usual silver and swapped out the small bali’s for larger silver hoops.

  I think the layers worked for me, especially since the jacket and crop sweater were the same length. I’m very small and bulking up like this does not make me look out of proportion. I like the idea of layering hoodies with blazers for some reason and the blue popped out against the otherwise almost monochromatic scheme.

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    inopinate 11:30 am on February 1, 2010 Permalink

    Awesome. I like how you are so layered yet so streamlined. When I do layers, I invariably look like a bum.

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    weewoman 10:22 pm on February 1, 2010 Permalink

    Thenkyew

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  aparnas 12:46 pm on January 8, 2010 Permalink | Reply  

  White Christmas! 

  
  
  DSC01540, originally uploaded by AparnaSathi.

  Because I was adamant I won’t buy a dress just for a Christmas party, I dug out this from my closet. I bought this dress at Windsor (LA) back in 2006.Its a lovely holiday white with navy blue pattern.
  Shoes: Patent leather sling backs from Naturalizer
  Bag: Nine West

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    sdesh 12:59 pm on January 8, 2010 Permalink

    Love the neck detail. The length is perfect.

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    educated Tatya 3:54 am on January 9, 2010 Permalink

    What did you wear in your ears?

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    Aparna 7:14 am on January 9, 2010 Permalink

    I’m not at all a jewelery person..I always have on a raggedy old pair of diamond studs gifted by hubz!

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  sdesh 7:54 am on January 7, 2010 Permalink | Reply  

  My first post 

  I am overcoming all my fears this year, one of them being posting on SPD. So here is my very first post, what I wore to work today.

  

  I bought this dress at the limited online. It was part of their final sale for $20 and there were no returns/exchanges. The price on the tag was $89 when the dress arrived, and thankfully it fit like a glove. Since it is cold I wore black tights with it, but I can probably wear it as is in spring and summer.

  
  Next time I am going to take pictures with a real camera and not with a phone!

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    sraikh 3:59 pm on January 7, 2010 Permalink

    YAY!1 I like the spring like yellow flowers dress..Is that a big heart shaped ring or a key chain or am I losing my eye sight?

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    sdesh 5:24 am on January 8, 2010 Permalink

    Nah thats just my access key!

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    Educated Tatya 7:08 am on January 8, 2010 Permalink

    I love yellow flowers on anything. What are the neck and sleeves like?

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    sdesh 7:09 am on January 8, 2010 Permalink

    Sleeveless, round neck, with tiny pleats running from the waist down(hides my tond!)

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    Aparna 12:31 pm on January 8, 2010 Permalink

    Love Limited! $20 for that dress..you lucky you!!

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    sdesh 12:34 pm on January 8, 2010 Permalink

    Limited’s are the only clothes that fit me well. And I like their styles. That and Banana is good too, but very expensive!

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    Aparna 12:37 pm on January 8, 2010 Permalink

    I love Banana too!!! Try Banana factory outlet..awesome stuff for decent prices.

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  nidhi 2:05 pm on January 5, 2010 Permalink | Reply  

  shift dressing 

  I wore this to a client meeting to discuss a project. I wasn’t sure if it was perhaps too formal because often in design environments everyone’s dressed in jeans and flip flops. But it fit in ok, I think, with the vibe of the place. Since it wasn’t an interview, I could dress it down anyways.

  

  dress: simple black shift dress from uniqlo with a fold detail a little below the neck. I love the versatility of this. I had only wore this once because I got somewhat uncertain of the shape but I like it more now.

  sweater: chunky knit cardigan from calvin klein. This has a great knit detail on the back and it has a circular sort of shape which is quite flattering. I have been wearing this a lot. It seems to go well with everything.

  shoes: black real leather shoes from jeffrey campbell.

  accessories: black wool stockings, super fun orla kiely bag, retro gold timex.

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    Educated Tatya 7:17 am on January 6, 2010 Permalink

    I like how you do monotones. And the pattern on your sweater resonates the pattern on the bag!

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    Aparna 9:00 am on January 7, 2010 Permalink

    I love the look and the bag is so playful..perfect compliment to the rest of the outfit. I can’t really get a good look at the shows though.
    Good observation ET..and dats exactly why you are a style diva!!
    I’m almost jealous that you get to be so casual at work…we’re required to be so starched and stiff..Bah!!