faux leather

The Outfit  Faux leather leggings: Hue (Je Suis Prest Boutique) | Sweater: American Eagle | 

Vest: Kensie (Envy) | Tank top: Aerie | Scarf: Le Chateau | Boots: Town Shoes | Belt: Old Navy

Find online: similar vest, similar belt, similar leggings

I've been wanting to get my hands on a faux leather skirt or pants for a while now. I've had items such as these, these, and these on my wishlist this fall. Last week I popped into my favourite local boutique, Je Suis Prest Boutique, and came across these Hue "leatherette leggings". I didn't even give it a second thought before trying them on and I was surprised to find out how comfortable they truly were! 

Tonight I'm looking forward to my first Christmas party of the season! I've got a new sequined dress lying in waiting!

TrickArt Giveaway!

I'm pleased to announce the first giveaway on my blog! TrickArt is jewellery inspired by nature and created by my friend Jaclyn. Her pieces include items from nature, such as branches and shells.

For readers of my blog, Jaclyn is offering a $25 credit to her TrickArt Jewellery Etsy shop.

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sequin shine

The Outfit  Skirt: Silvian Heach (Je Suis Prest Boutique) | Top: H&M | 

Necklace: Banana Republic | Tights: Ricki's

Lipgloss: Chanel (Perfumes Plus) | Nail polishes: Chanel (Perfumes Plus) & OPI (Reflections Day Spa)

Find it online: similiar skirt, similiar gold nail polish, similiar glitter nail polish, similar top

Excuse the bland background in these photos- I was at my parents' home before heading to our friends' engagement party that evening in Grand Bay (and it was already dark outside). One of the emerging challenges these days is not having enough day light hours to capture outfit photos before the sun goes now. The last couple of times, it's been a pretty close call! 

Since it was a house party I was attending that evening, I kept it light on the accessorizes since the skirt and bold necklace made a pretty good statement on their own. And since I knew I'd be spending the evening in my stockings, I just tossed on my tall black boots to travel to and from the party. Great times were had sampling a number of cheeses, tasting various wines, hanging out with friends, and meeting some other great people.

digital recap (1.0)

Highlights of life`s adventures last week captured via snapshots from my Blackberry and Nikon. 

Festive colours I painted my nails with earlier last week.

Sky set ablaze- sunset at the end of a overcast day.

Caramel brule latte from Starbucks

Earrings I won from Kate`s giveaway arrived in the mail!

A gift from Paris from one of my closest pals.

 Came home to these beauties last Wednesday evening.

DIY project inspired by Pinterest with Katie Friday night.

Part of my outfit Saturday night to my friends` engagement party!

collared

One fall trend that was popular among bloggers this fall, but I stayed clear of, was the detachable collar. I personally just wasn't a big fan, but props to all those ladies who have been able to pull this look off (i.e. The Man Repeller). I'm not a fan wearing of turtle necks or choker necklaces so this trend just never jived with my personal style.

1. Leopard print chalf hair collar | 2. Eleven Objects neon leather collar | 3. Eleven Objects leather collar

However, once I got a look of Dannijo's collar necklaces, I fell in love! This was a cute, quirky trend I could get on board with! A great lover of statement necklaces, I like this extension of the collar trend. I prefer the more natural, potentially elegant look of these necklaces that sit on the collar bone rather than being a collar that looks like someone beheaded from their blouse.

1.  Dannijo Hixson collar

2. Dannijo Stella collar

3. Lanvin Beaded Chain Collar

4. Lanvin Beaded Chain Collar

If only any of these necklaces were in my price range. I can find plenty of bib necklaces in an affordable range to drool over, but haven't yet stumbled upon a collar necklace! If you know of any, please let me know!

What is your take on the detachable collar and collar necklace trends?