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Black Friday 2017.

It’s Black Friday, and I much rather shop from the comfort of my home than be a part of the crazy crowds! Here are the sales happening this weekend from some of my favourite retailers:

Abercrombie & Fitch | 50% everything + $5 shipping. My picks: Button Back Sweater Dress, Collarless Wool Blend Coat

Anthropologie | 30% off everything. My picks: Cozy Corseted Dress, Lianne Ruffled Top, Verdot Velvet Dress, ML Polka Dot Dress, Susan Ruffled Pullover, Cody Pommed Pullover, McGuire Newton Mid-Rise Skinny Cropped Jeans

Aritzia | Up to 50% off everything in stores and online. My picks: Jonnie Sweater, Janvry Dress, Sparrow Dress, Poussin Bomber

ASOS | 30% off everything wit code EPIC30. My picks: Crushed Velvet Dress, Star Print Ruffle Wrap Dress, Embroidered Mini Dress, Heavy Rib Bardot Skater Dress, Sweater With 3D Bow Details

Banana Republic | 50% regular priced items. My picks: Drape Sleeve Fit and Flare Dress, Merino-Blend Pom Pom Crew,

Baublebar | 30% off with code FRIDAY30. My picks: The Ultimate Tassel Earring Set, Parisian Feather Earrings, Eve Hoop Earrings

Chapters | 40% off select home decor, 30% off select calendars and agendas, 25% off select toys and baby.

Chicwish | 15% off orders over $70 with code BLK15. My picks: Precious Love Floral Crochet Off-Shoulder Dress, Knit Your Love Cardigan, Splendid Crochet Pink Shift Dress

Cult Gaia | 20% off site wide with code VERYRARE. My picks: Lilleth Natural, Acrylic Ark Multi

Free People | Free shipping + 50% off select styles and 25% off select sale styles. My picks: Seamed and Structured Blazer, Fall Crush Wrap Dress

J.Crew | 40% total purchase + free shipping with code THANKU. My picks: Ruffled Crewneck, Oui Non Sweatshirt, Stone and Tassel Earrings, Cashmere Scarf in Heart Print, Ruffled Chino Jacket

Kate Spade | 30% off purchase with code GIVEJOY. My picks: Cherry Open Hinged Cuff, Cat’s Meow Cat Lottie, Star Bright Light Up Constellation Marci, Going Places Silk Square Scarf

Loft | 40% off all orders with code GIFTITUP. My picks: Modern Velvet Sailor Skinny Pants, Velvet Dot Flare Dress

Lulus | 20 to 90% off everything + free shipping. My picks: Home Before Daylight Dress, Black Floral Print Dress, Star Print Dress, Velvet Bell Sleeve Skater Dress, Other Fellows Gold and Black Skater Dress, Sweet Talking Floral Print Dress

Madewell | 25% off total purchase with code DONTSTRESS. My picks: Ribbed Turtleneck in Stripe, Small Transport Crossbody in Shearling, Poppy Dress In Peacock Feathers, High Rise Skinny Jeans

Net-a-Porter | Up to 50% off sale. My picks: Chinti and Parker Midnight Sky Cashmere Scarf, Kayu Piñata Leather Trimmed Straw Tote, Elizabeth and James Eloise Leather and Suede Shoulder Bag, Staud Amelie Embroidered Mini Dress, Loeffler Randall Lock Leather and Shearling Shoulder Bag

Nordstrom | New deals + 20% off sale. My picks: Tory Burch Juliette Tweed Top Handle Satchel, JOA Lace Up Sleeve Sweater, Missguided Tartan Plaid Mini Dress, Eliza J Mixed Cable Sweater Dress,

Ruche | 40% off regular priced items, 50% off sale. My picks: Carnation Mock Neck Floral Flared Dress, Head in the Clouds Sweater

Saks | Designer sale up to 40% off. My picks: Gucci Soho Leather Disco Bag, Joie Kambree Metallic Pleat Skirt, Parker Zahara Combo Lace Mini Dress, Loeffler Randall Pom Pom Crossbody Pouch,

Shopbop | 20% off orders 200+, 25% off orders $500+ 30% 0ff orders $800+ with code GOBIG16. My picks: RahiCali Ambrosia Smocked Dress, Susana Monaco Neive Dress, C/Meo Collective Ultralight Dress, WAYF Cheyenne One Shoulder Top + Clark Ruffle Skirt, JOA Long Sleeve Dress, Milly Faux Fur Drawstring Bucket Bag

Ssense | Up to 50% off sale. My picks: See by Chloe Mini Polly Bag, Pierre Hardy Velvet Tassel Pouch, Building Block Basket Bag,

Threadsence | 40% off all orders. My picks: Downtown Girl Off Shoulder Dress, Bianca Shag Jacket

Unique Vintage | 25% off everything with code YAY25. My picks: Smak Parlour Black & Ivory Plaid Dress, Vintage Style Black & Red Cherry Knit Crop Cardigan

Urban Outfitters | Buy one get one 50% off. My picks: Millie Empire Waist Velvet Mini Dress, Cropped Chevron Sweater, Satin Tie-Front Mini Dress, Bell-Sleeve Bodycon Sweater Dress, Veruca Cupro Mini Skirt + Crop Top

Victoria’s Secret | Free shipping on orders $40+ and 10% off orders $100+ with codes FREE40SHIP and 10CANADA, 50% off bras. My picks: Flannel Short Set, Thermal Short Set, Pom Pom Thermal Onesie, Victoria Sport Hot Short, Strappy Sport Bra

Happy Shopping!

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Oh snap.

“If people never did silly things nothing intelligent would ever get done.” – Ludwig Wittgenstein

In addition to the embroidery, pockets, and overall 70s look of this dress, one of the best features are its snap buttons. When wearing it, it reminds me of one of my favourite scenes from Seinfeld. At the beginning of the Festivus episode, Elaine and Jerry are at a party and Elaine comments how a guy with a denim vest keeps checking her out. The denim vest guy then walks over to Elaine, in which she tries to be nice by saying, “Nice buttons”. The response? “They’re snaps”. This just crack me up. Every. Single. Time. I think I even had my husband reenact this scene when I first bought this dress.

Do you have an outfit that reminds you of a favourite television show or movie? Be sure to share in the comments below and check out some other cool denim dress finds (though they might be lacking the snaps).

Dress: Madewell. Bag: Louis Vuitton. Shoes: Le Chateau. Watch: Chanel. Earrings: Souvenir from Croatia (similar here and here). Bracelet: Monserat De Luca. Lips: MAC Chili.

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Fall in line.

“If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.” – Carl Sagan

Every year since 2008, my husband and I have made it an annual tradition to visit Franklin Cider Mill in the town of Franklin, Michigan. Nothing says fall to me like a cup of warm apple cider and donuts, not to mention a cosy dress, scarf, and boots! While pumpkin spice seems to be the most popular flavour of this season, I tend to enjoy apple and cinnamon more. I even remember learning in elementary school about the different types of apples, making applesauce, and even picking apples in a local orchard. I’m a sucker for nostalgia, so maybe that’s why I like apples so much! Nevertheless, I always enjoy our yearly cider mill visit, and look forward to its tasty treats that for me, fully commence fall.

Dress: Madewell. Scarf: Burberry. Bag: Clare V. Boots: Le Chateau. Necklace: Baublebar. Watch: Chanel. Earrings: Madewell. Bracelet: Stella&Dot. Lips: MAC Viva Glam I.

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Skirt the rules.

“The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to endure, to transform, to love and to be greater than our suffering.” – Ben Okri

On this gorgeous fall evening, my husband and I crossed the border to Detroit and indulged in a fantastic dinner at Takoi to celebrate my 32nd birthday. Birthdays are not only a time for celebration, but reflection. As I get older, I tend to think more about who am I and who I want to be. In my 32nd year on this planet, I hope to be more authentically me and not feel like I need to create some kind of facade. Since I was young, I had the mindset that everyone had to like me, and I need to break away from that. I need to like me more, and by being true to myself, my emotions, feelings, and thoughts, I can achieve that goal. I want to eliminate, or at least decrease, any unnecessary pressure or negativity in my life. This isn’t an easy task, but so far 32 is feeling pretty good, and I look forward to what this year of my life will bring!

Bodysuit: Urban Outfitters. Skirt: H&M. Boots: Le Chateau. Bag: Celine (different colour combo here). Sunglasses: Celine. Earrings: H&M. Watch: Chanel. Bracelet: Madewell. Lips: MAC Chili.

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Trick or treat.

“You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.” – Plato

After Christmas, Halloween is definitely my favourite holiday. Though I’m all about chocolate and sweets, I love dressing up in a costume more. Not only that, but I find it so fun and interesting to see how creative other people can be. I’m usually not very crafty and I try avoiding purchasing pre-made costumes, so where does that leave me? For the last few years I’ve limited my costume budget drastically and opted to consider putting together items I already own. After some Google searching, I found this adorable sushi costume idea. I already had the dress, scarf, heels, and pillow, so all I needed to purchase was the pillowcase and sponges. With the magic of masking tape, safety pins, a glue gun, and my husband’s assistance, this costume was ready for some Halloween fun!

What have been your favourite costume creations? Be sure to comment below!

Happy Halloween!!!

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Jean genie.

“We must welcome the future, remembering that soon it will be the past; and we must respect the past, remembering that it was once all that was humanly possible.” – George Santayana

I think it might be safe to say that fall is finally here! Since it has been getting cooler, I have been itching to wear some of my new long sleeved dresses. This one is definitely a favourite! I just love how the big frills and subtle a-line fit give off an ’80s vibe. I should specify that the dress reminds me of the 1980s, not 1880s, because that’s more of the style of my boots. I was looking for a Victorian style pair of boots for a while, and these definitely fit the bill. It’s neat to think how trends and fads can make a comeback, and especially interesting how one outfit can be a mix of different centuries. I might even be channelling the 1960s with my circular handbag! Style is like a venn diagram – old and new, with overlapping similarities. Because of this, it may seem difficult to be completely original. This is especially true in the world of blogging and social media where I tend to see the same outfits or trending items repeated over and over. I often think that we sometimes forget how to be ourselves! What’s the solution? Have fun, be bold, and most of all, never be afraid to just be you!

Dress: Madewell. Bag: Clare V. Tassel: Clare V. Shoes: Call It Spring. Earrings: Baublebar. Bracelet: Souvenir from Dubrovnik. Watch: Chanel. Lips: Colourpop Bumble.

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Keep in check.

“We are like chameleons, we take our hue and the color of our moral character, from those who are around us.” – John Locke

Another day, another adventure in Detroit (and of course another new dress)! On this sunny and crisp fall day my husband and I, along with friends, strolled around Eastern Market. Even with no intention on purchasing produce, the market is a great place to walk around, check out independent shops, and sip a drink. Eastern Market is also an outdoor art gallery, with murals covering most walls. For happy hour we had drinks and hand-cut potato chips at The Stache, while for dinner we ate at Antietam, which was delicious. My favourites included the curry escargot and garlic aioli brussel sprouts, while the chocolate soufflé dessert was to die for.

The dress I’m wearing was a fun choice for a day out, and the long sleeves make it a great transition piece for fall. The gingham print and ruffle trends still seem to be popular, which I don’t mind – the bolder, the funkier, the better!