Winter-y Monday Kinda' Outfit

Yes, it's one of those Mondays.

Roxy sweater & Aerosole boots (Winners),
Zara organic cotton shirt (gift), Rock & Republic jeans (gift)

Ok, it was really a West Coast winter-y kinda' Monday, which means it was nippy but definitely not bone-chilling.

And I hate to sound like a broken record but as usual, I was running late. Oh, Monday, Monday...

My saving grace for the day?

Blue Ruby cuff, leather bracelet (from Mexico)

Thought I might as well spread out some positive thoughts out to the world, whether it knows it or not, regardless of how I was feeling...

Is it Friday yet? hehe

High of 8º

Sis and I were chatting on Twitter the other day and we were laughing (virtually) about the way the weather people talk about the temp for the day. Today, for example, they said it'd be a high of 8º (Celsius). How can it be a high, when it's only 8º?!?! That's single digit temp! I know, I know, they meant max. But we just thought it was funny when they put it that way. No?

Sweater (old), Nicole Miller cardi, Rock & Republic jeans (gift),
Aerosole boots (Winners)

Brrrrr... it was chilly for sure! But sunny though. Almost felt like East Coast temp. Definitely called for warmer coat.

Old Navy coat

From brrrr to warm and toasty in no time, yay! And with the boots, which I practically sleep in, in the winter time, I'd say it was a comfy day hehe...

And today's kinda' my Friday so just taking it real easy. Now changed into my jammies, all set for the weekend, happy sigh...

So-So Uniform

It just occurred to me that when uninspired for outfits, this is a go-to look.

Joe Fresh top, scarf (Winners), Rock & Republic jeans, leather Chucks

Tunic top, scarf, jeans, Chucks/flats. How exciting, huh?

It's not even the most flattering of outfits, but do I care? *shrug* It's comfy, that's all I want. I've lost count the number of times I've gone this route. Ok, not even gonna bother with the number of scarves I have, or the number of shoes, for that matter. But really, how many tunic top can a gal have? Apparently, more than 1, or 2, or 3... Yikes!

Then, I remembered I am seeing clients today, after having gotten to work. But then again, with the kind of work I do, this is still more than acceptable, believe it or not. If I haven't mentioned it before, our work environment is super casual. Really, 'can't tell?

HAH!

Ketchup and Mustard

This morning, getting ready for work, happened to be one of those days when I just stared and stared at my closet for a good few minutes, and no ideas come to mind. I know, boo-hoo...

H&M top, Rock & Republic jeans, Aldo flats

My eyes kept gravitating towards my dresses, which I've been itching to put on but just couldn't, considering the temp. More boo-hoo...

Thought I'd inject some colors at least. I seem to be in this kick the last day or so of trying to invoke summer. As if wearing colors/brights alone could do it.

Best part is, by doing so, I froze my patutie all day at work.

I know I've been talking about the weather a LOT lately. Can't seem to help it. Hmmm...

What a Doozie of a Day!

Well, today it happened. This (major) system change at work. That's all imma say!

Poetry shell (Winners), BR Heritage tunic shirt,
Rock&Republic jeans (gift from mom),
Converse leather Chucks

Thought I'd come earlier than usual, you know, just to prep myself, then thinking that for once, I might be able to leave on time at the end of the day. Yah right!

I also did think that I wanted to be (super) comfy since I wasn't sure how much running around I'd be doing. Well-placed thought, I realized by the end of the day.

Love the details on this shirt, and I realized I haven't been wearing it as often... hmmm, I really must start clearing out my closet...

And since it's a short week, thanks to Good Friday, my question now is, is it Thursday yet?

heehee

Lavender Wings

Spring has sprung...

Gap dolman sweater, Rock & Republic jeans,
Aerosole boots (Winners)

Well, today at least:p And I think I even heard on The Weather Channel that it'll be sunny til end of week. Then it's going to be rain next Monday onwards, til end of month. Blech! But this city is not Vancouver for nothing, so not putting much stock on the long-term forecast. HAH!

I actually almost forgot this recent purchase eeeek

Turquoise necklace (Loehmanns, ancient)

And may I just say that I love, love the color of this top! And the sleeves (even though it makes me look like a box:p)! I didn't think I would when I first picked it out, and considering I didn't even try it at the store. Luckily, it worked out, yay!

See, it doesn't take much to appease me, does it? heehee

You Wore That to Work?

Nevada shirt (Sears), Rock & Republic jeans (gift from mom),
Reebok kicks (Winners)

Why, yes! HAH!

I know, I know, just because we can pretty much wear anything to work, even something this casual, doesn't mean I should. But boy, am I glad I'm able to, especially on days like today.

Yes, yes, I know, it's only Monday, and not that this Monday was any different in a sense that I was not rushing or anything like that. I guess I just felt like going casual today. heehee

Yes, the "V" sign to show my Asian-ness:p

Finally got around to chopping my hair off. Really loving the shortness of it:)

Really had a cray cray weather today. Weather Channel said it'll be cold (high 6) but sunny. An hour or so into work, it started snowing which turned to rain in half an hour. Break time in the morning, it did get sunny as promised(?), yay! Close to lunch time, it was hailing. Stepped out for a bit during lunch and it was mixed rain and snow. Oh yes, the sun came out again briefly in the afternoon. Then raining lightly by the time I was walking home. Cray cray!!!

(The Bay)

Yup, that's the city for you alright!

And it's only Monday!

Comfort (and Warmth) is the Name of the Game

Can't believe vacay is almost over. Been seeing family and friends non-stop. Translation: eating non-stop. Hah!

So not only did I have to dress warmly, but also comfortably, to hide the caloric sins ingested in the last few days *sigh*

For when I met girlfriends for lunch...



Tristan sweater (hand-me-down from other sis),
Gap cord leggings,
Patagonia boots (Winners)

 For when I met in-laws for lunch...

Gap sweater,
Rock & Republic jeans (gift from mom)

Bully Wool boots (hand-me-down from sis)

Comfy is comfy does:)

Denim on Denim

Thought I'd try this look again, seeing that the first time, although posted (not gonna say when:p), seriously wasn't worth (re)mentioning.

Simply Manakin blazer, Effeti Moda denim shirt
& Aerosole boots (Winners),
Rock & Republic jeans (gift),
H&M scarf

I know I've seen this look in one of my regular e-reads and I wish I can remember where I've seen it, to see if I did it justice. But then again, I'm pretty sure I've culled it from a look or 2, or so... teehee...

It's a Monday kinda' Monday

It's so Monday today, a co-worker told me. I knew what she meant. It's that kind of Monday.

H &M top (recent purch)
Rock & Republic jeans
Clarks flat

And although it wasn't as warm as summer, I don't think it was cool enough for coats. That, or I just refuse to wear my coats, not just yet.

H&M scarf (also, recent purch)

By Friday, it'll be officially fall... *sigh*... Bah!

Candy Striper

It was another out-and-about kinda' day for work today. Plus, the weather channel said it would only go up to 19. Not really warm, but still reasonable. It did get warm.



Express cardi, H & M striped blouse,
Rock & Republic jeans (Winners)

 It's kinda' a bummer when your outfit is dictated by weather, no? But then, you need to, sometimes, right? Unless we move where it's always 20 degrees or higher. But where's the fun in that, when you won't even have the chance to layer or bundle up? Meh, just babbling, I guess.


Turquoise & coral necklace (Winners)

Didn't think I like turquoise that much, until I started buying them:p



My I-dont-care-what-I-wear day

... coz I was running late, that's why! I forgot to turn the alarm on last night. So I overslept this morning, big surprise. Thankfully, hubby was free this morning. First word out my mouth, not "Good morning", but "Can I get a ride?" heehee...

Esprit tunic top and scarf,
Rock & Republic jeans (gift from Mom),
Aldo oxfords, bracelets (gifts:p)

I was only few minutes late, whew! Yet I still managed to take this pic, as hubby pointed out to me. Of course!... Not that it really mattered what time I came, but I like coming in at a certain time, that's all...

Blasted a/c at work! Thank god I was smart enough to bring the scarf with me...