Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Sweet Cherry - Cherry Velvet review

If you have been following my blog for a little while you will already know that I love the Canadian company Cherry Velvet and their truly adorable dresses!


Inspired by retro & pin up designs the British Columbia based, plus sized fashion boast to 'Juice up your curves' and every experience I've had has followed through with that claim!
When looking last year for a dress to wear to my younger brother's wedding I was pulled out of my dread with the delight of discovering this company. My black and white damask dress was a hit& has served me well at other occasions over the past year... with coloured tights & cardigans changing up the look.

When the ladies at Cherry Velvet suggested sending me one of their new styles to try out I was tickled pink (or teal in this case)!   
They chose a teal polka dot Brigitte dress for me. My previous Cherry Velvet dress was in a 1X so I requested the same time this time.

The fit of this dress is very similar to my other one but a shorter hemline, a knotted back and I found the fitted  baby-doll type cut to be higher.. or the chest area to be smaller, I'm not sure which but either way I find this cut the tiniest bit small on my chest. With the right push up bra I was ready to rock it though!



This is a fabulous little summer dress that can be dressed up with the right shoes and jewelry or kept simple and summery to enjoy the boardwalk. I fell somewhere in between with some Darling Dilemma skull jewelry and white flats.








                                                                                                                                                                  I happen to have the perfect matching  nail polish for this dress, China Glaze's 'For Audrey'. I get blissfully delighted about perfect coordination. I'm nerdy like that.
  

Overall I'm thrilled with my Cherry Velvet dresses! The 'Brigitte' feels like a more casual summer alternative to my previous dress with it's cute high waist and short length (but keep in mind... I am 6ft tall!), as well as all the fun summery patterns it comes in.
 

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Lil Summer Somethin'

Lil bit from my etsy shop; Darling Dilemma 

Lil bit giddy 
 Lil bit of summer fun
 Lil bit sweet
 
 Lil bit sexy
 Lil bit tipsy
 Lil bit fun
 Lil bit o'freckles
 Lil bit of me
Lil bit fabulous

Monday, July 16, 2012

Ship Shape

A few weeks ago I started trying to post some of my favorite 'go to' outfits that had never made it onto the blog. I managed to get two up, photograph a third but decide it wasn't as flattering as I thought.... and then got sidetracked of course!

Here are some photos of one of my current favorite outfits. My adorable son took this for me while we toured around Picton, Ontario exploring the cute little downtown.  He was only mildly embarrassed & then decided it was kinda fun. I think he did a great job!

Tunic/dress from Old navy, leggings from Reitmans.
Purse from Manchester shoes, belt from Addition Elle




There is something always reminiscent of nautical when wearing stripes...




How cute is my photographer?? I might teach him a few pointers now that summer vacation has started!

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Lil Somethin'

Hey folks!
Sorry for the bit of absence. It has been a tough time as we lost my grandfather & that meant travelling back home for the funeral & a bit of family time.
I am now back & about to start a new job for the summer but super excited about all that summer holds! So here are some something's to get back in the swing of things...


Ice Cream Breakfast.
Cure all.


Generations.
3.


Blowin' in the wind.
Answers.


A violet end.


Calm before.


A friendly sort.



Monday, May 28, 2012

Lil Somethin'


I've started this Lil Somethin' post several times & then keep adding to it! So today's has a few more lil something's than normal but they are filled with the sweetness of my life...


First BBQ of the season!
Veggie burger, grilled zucchini, baked potato & garlic sauteed mushroom!


A sweet find!

A sweet treat!


Favorite make up necessity!
MAC paint pot in Bare Study


Cute new flats for summer in sweet colors!


Fun manicure done at a local charity event.
Super cute bling.


Sweet love from my sweet love.


Apple mani & my favorite new bracelet!


Cherry bomb!


Night out with the girls


Sunshine feels so sweet


...& everything nice

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Sandy Beach & Pink Tulip

As promised I am trying to photograph & post my top 5 day-to-day outfits. Those perfect outfits that I love & can go to in a hurry because they are tried & tested. For some reason they just never make it to the blog!


When I first stumbled on this dress at Old Navy I thought it was nice but that the color was all wrong for me. When I noticed it had been marked down to $10 though... I thought, why not?!


At first I would only wear it with a black cardigan or jacket because of the color but one night out without covering up & I really started to like it.

Booties from Manchester Shoe Salon
It is short so I always pair it with thick tights or leggings, like these ones from We Love Colors but now that spring is here I was excited to add something bright to the mix!!


My brand new gorgeous clutch from ASOS paired up with a Forever21 necklace and some fun pink nails made me feel a little more seasonal with this outfit. Maybe some new colored tights are in order for other fun options?

Monday, May 7, 2012

Sparrow, Magpie & Robin's Egg


It seems crazy to me that somehow my favorite outfits never seem to manage ending up on the blog. My top 5 have yet to make an appearance here even though they are in constant rotation!! The only explanation I can think is that when I grab a favorite outfit I know it is going to work, meaning that in a hurry to look good, they are no brainers.

I'm currently on the hunt for a fabulous new job & that means resumes, interviews & looking great. I am putting myself to the task of photography my top 5 outfits (daily not special occasions) this week as I am out & about trying to work my magic.

This outfit, with skirt from Addition Elle has a few variation in my wardrobe but I always feel fantastic in it.


T-shirt is from Torrid with a keyhole back. I also pair this with a black long sleeve sometimes or a white tee & little black jacket.

$5 white flats pick up at WalMart
In the cooler weather this skirt looks fabulous with black or turquoise tights, boots or chunky shoes.

Necklace from local shop, Silver Daisy Design. Watch Urban Outfitters.
Sparrow purse, Manchester Shoe Salon.
Nail colour - China Glaze 'Hey Audrey' with Deborah Lippmann 'Mermaids Dream'

Thanks to Melissa from Sigh..Gush..Gasp for snapping some photos for me today!