Cold shoulder

I'm really liking this big comfy sweater, especially with shorts. Though as I was walking, I found myself in a bit of a predicament. My sweater had become untucked from my shorts so it made it look like I was wearing no pants. So as I was walking through campus, I was debating on which option was the lesser evil: walking around looking like I have no pants, or tucking my sweater in, which kind of requires me to stick my hand in my shorts to adjust the tuck properly. I eventually decided to keep my shirt untucked, but did the "yeah, I'm so cool, I'm walking with my hand in my pocket" strut to make my shorts visible at the least.

Cutout shoulder sweater c/o Lookbook Store / Denim shorts from Necessary Clothing / Glasses from Firmoo

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Masculine feminine

So I got dressed up for dinner and even wore a leather tie to be fancy. Unfortunately, the fine Italian place we went to turned out to be a little pizza parlour kinda thing that was so fancy, they just give you a soda and a cup and force you to pour your own drink like a caveman. It's a good thing I was wearing combat boots to make myself fit into the casual crowd a bit more. Then again, it probably didn't matter what I was wearing because wolfing down an entire pizza with my hands pretty much speaks for itself.

Navy lace dress c/o Lookbook Store / Combat boots c/o Persunmall / Leather tie

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Suspension

It's been nice weather lately so I've been driving with the windows down. I have a quirky habit of turning my music down when I'm stopped next to someone. Why?  Because I have an irrational fear of people judging me based on my music choice. Especially when I'm listening to the radio and a terrible one-hit wonder pop song comes on. I think my fear stems from my experience in a library once. I was studying with my headphones on in the library for a good half hour. Then the security guard came by and told me to turn down my music. Turns out my headphones weren't plugged in properly and my 90s pop playlist was actually blaring. Ohh, the embarrassment. I now have a fear of my own loud music. And libraries.

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Oversized cardigan from BCBG / Suspenders from Forever 21 / Hat from Smart Set

Metal flowers

The weather's been crazy this week between freak heat waves and cold spells the next day. So I've been trying to clinging onto summery fabrics and patterns for as long as I can. I don't really want to admit that it's leather weather yet, so for now, the leather touches on my blazer will do. I'm really big on contrasts this season. Like dainty florals and harsh metals, or eating cake and chips at the same time. You really just can't go wrong.

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Floral dress / Fitted black blazer / Studded necklace / Metallic pumps

Oh and hey, are you wondering if you're the winner of my aquamarine necklace giveaway? Well, if your name is Suzanne Burnett, then you've got yourself a brand new shiny piece of jewellery! Thanks to everyone else who entered & better luck next time!

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Criss-cross

I don't think I've ever created such a perfect ponytail on myself. Ponytails are usually the lazy hairstyle that people do when they're having a bad hair day, but this isn't the case for me. I swear that my head is weirdly shaped or something because I can never just throw my hair into a ponytail. It takes me forever, and even then, I usually have flyaway or uneven bumps. Which is why I'm glad that the whole "messy bun" thing is in style, because I usually put a lot of emphasis on the "messy".

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Fringe bag / Criss-cross top from Forever 21

P.S. Only a few days left to enter my giveaway for an aquamarine necklace valued at $1900!

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A new road

It was my first day of starting post post-secondary education today. And I'm a bit ashamed to admit, but as I met new people, I had a Mean Girls-esque monologue going through my head. I'm in web design, and I swear that there are the most stereotypical characters in my program. You've got the underachievers, the guys who don't see the light of day, girls who only dress in hoodies, hipster artists, balding man who lives with his mom, people who won't get off their high horse, and the greatest person you will ever meet (obviously me). Though I might also be known as "girl who wore heels when everyone else was in flip flops and sneakers".

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Blue ruffle top from Jacob / Lace shorts from Forever 21

P.S. Don't forget to enter my giveaway for an aquamarine necklace valued at $1900!

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Slouchy

We need more of the effortlessly chic trend. Or as I like to call it, the "I literally just rolled out of bed and threw on something relatively clean" trend. Somehow, the loose fitting fabrics and mundane colours remind me of sweats. I do think that this is all as comfy as sweats, except that I still have to cross my legs when I sit.

I'm really liking how the little touch of gold in my necklace makes me look a little less like a bum. In fact, it's quite a sophisticated necklace with shiny gold and a gorgeous design from oNecklace. Though I might be slightly bias because it's a monogram necklace of my initials.

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Crop top from Forever 21 / Grey tie dye tunic / Monogram name necklace c/o oNecklace

P.S. Speaking of necklaces, don't forget to enter my giveaway for an aquamarine necklace valued at $1900!

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Giveaway: Win a 14kt gold aquamarine necklace (worth $1900)

Are you excited? I'm excited. I'm excited for you.

Because you could win a 1.40 cttw 14kt gold aquamarine yard necklace with a regular price tag at $1900! Thanks to the awesome folks at deBebians fine jewelry, this stunning necklace could be yours.

About the necklace:

• 1.40 cttw carat weight 
• 14kt gold chain 
• Customizable in white gold or yellow gold 
• Customizable with 7 or 9 aquamarines 

See, I told you that this was something to be excited about. This classic piece would be gorgeous as gift that's the "something blue" for a new bride. If you want to keep it for yourself after, then it could also work as the "something borrowed". And men, I usually don't post much of interest here for you, but this is it. You don't need to know tons about jewellery to know that this necklace would be an amazing anniversary gift. Or maybe even a birthday gift. Or a graduation gift. Or a Christmas gift. Or a Flag Day gift. 

You have until Thursday, Sept.12 at 11:59 pm EST to enter. Giveaway is open to US residences only. I'll be picking a winner at random- just follow the Rafflecopter below to get your name in!

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Paper bags and plastic hearts

I'm a bit on the fence about these shorts. Let's just forget about the cute waistband and tie for a moment. When I'm standing up, they seem like they could be work appropriate with a blazer. But when I'm sitting down...well, they're just a tad on the short side. During times where I'm already at work before I notice that I'm showing a bit too much leg, I'll avoid leaving my desk at all costs. Being at a corner desk, I can easily hide. But this means not getting up for lunch, strategically dehydrating myself so I don't have to use the washroom, and ending the day with the chair equivalent of bed sores.

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Paperbag shorts c/o Jacob / DIY denim vest / Shoulder bag from Asos / Suede boots from Forever 21

P.S. You've only got a week left to enter my giveaway for free Remy hair extensions!

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