Must Have Summer Pieces

Let's Polka!

CLOTHES
Polka Dot Jacket, in black & white ( $7 @ H&M Kids )

Peplum top with sweetheart mesh, in black ( $12.95 @ Conway )

Colored Skinny Jeans in Forest Green ( $16.99 @ Marshall's )

ACCESSORIES

Black beaded bracelets

Black Strappy Flat Sandals ( $16 @ Go Jane ) {Not Pictured}

Black Stud Earrings {Not Pictured}

J's New Purchases

1. Xhilaration floral peplum panel skirt w/ back zip. $17.99 @ Target ... 2. Wedge heel pumps in rust. $19.99 @ Amsterdam Boutique ... 3. Land & Sea twill pencil skirt in rust. $16.99 @ Marshalls

J's New Purchases

1. Mossimo leather and twill double breasted, quilted, motorcycle jacket. $24.99 @ Target ... 2. Vintage Levi's hand cut high-waisted shorts. $5 @ No Relation Vintage ... 3. Mossimo floral upholstery envelope clutch. $11.88 @ Target ... 4. Leather studded clutch in cognac. $19.99 @ Amsterdam Boutique ... 5. Belted peplum top in white. $10 @ Marshalls

C's Outfit of the Day

Wardrobe

Navy and white striped peplum top... $14.99 @ Forever 21

Red skinny jeans... $29.99 @ Smart Set

Accessories

Rustic gold tribal statement necklace... $1.99 @ Forever 21

Various gold bracelets & rings

Hair

Ballerina bun using a hair donut

C's Holiday Outfits

Party 1:  Wine & cheese night at home

         Every year I have a themed Christmas party with some of my closest friends from highschool. The theme usually surrounds the food we're eating, and it's always a potluck. This year we (we as in me) decided to have a wine and cheese night because I LOVE WINE. So we had many different types of wine, crackers and cheese. It was great!

          My outfit: I wore the mint green lace collared top that I bought at Marshalls in the states a few months ago. For my hair I did a high ponytail and teased my hair a bit (unfortunately you can't really tell here because I'd already had a few glasses of wine...) and I paired it with a floral white headband I bought in Singapore. For my jewelry I stacked a combination of white and silver bracelets, wore my standard pair of pearl earrings and Tiffany necklace.

Party #2:  Hotel Christmas Party, Downtown Toronto

          Not only was this party cool because my sister's friends had it at a hotel but also because we were divided into 2 teams : Red vs. Green. And everyone had to dress in their colour. I was on team green and decided to wear a long sheer mint green skirt (which apparently wasn't green enough for people) and tucked in a purple top from Wilfred. My jewelry again was simple: stacked silver bracelets, Tiffany necklace, peace sign necklace and pearl earrings.

Party #3:  Christmas Eve

           For Christmas Eve I wore this maroon peplum top I bought from H&M a while back that I've been saving for Christmas. (J has the same top; It's that great.) I didn't really wear any bracelets, instead I wore a nice collar necklace that I bought from Forever21. I wore this top with a tight black skirt from H&M as well. But you could also wear this top with dark skinny jeans for a more casual look.

Party #4:  New Year's Eve

          For New Year's Eve my best friend and her boyfriend came over and we had a little party in my basement (see http://fashiontakemyheart.blogspot.ca/2012/12/last-minute-new-years-eve-ideas.html). I wore a black and cream chiffon dress from TopShop. I wore a lot of accessories/bling, consisting of a collar necklace (A Christmas gift from Forever 21) and various gold and pearl bracelets (From Forever21 and Juicy Couture) since New Year's style is all about shine.

Party #5:  New Year's Day

         On New Year's Day we went to my aunt's house for dinner, as tradition. I wore a blouse that I bought at Forever21 on sale (Boxing Day obviously) and I wore red lipstick and a red purse for a pop of colour!


What did you wear to ring in the holidays? Share your photos at our email fashiontakesmyheart@gmail.com. 

C's Newest Purchases

1. Red Blazer, Amsterdam in SoHo, NY $14.99(USD) 

2. Lace Tie-Front Blouse, Marshalls $11.99(USD)

3. Printed Dress, Orchard Plaza, Singapore $14.99 

4. Studded Collar Blouse, Amsterdam, SoHo NY $15.99 (USD)

6.  Polka-Dot Sleeveless Blouse, Marshalls $11.99(USD)

5. Blush Embellished-Sleeved Blouse, Forever21 $17.99(USD)

7. Mint Lace Collared Top, Marshalls $11.99(USD)

9. Maroon Peplum Top, H&M $17.99(CND)

8. Colorblocked Pleated Dress, American Eagle $11.99 (CND) 

10. Mint Polka-Dot Wired Headwrap, Soho, NYC $6.99 (USD) 

12. Gold Collar Necklace, Forever 21 $5.99(USD)

11. Revlon Kate Moss Lipstick in Rosetto, Shoppers Drug Mart $6.99(CND) 

13. Red Zippered Shoulder Bag, Marshalls $16.99(USD)

Breaking It Up

          Hey all here's a look at one of my recent ensembles. For starters I decided to curl my hair and I think it turned out pretty gorgeous if you ask me. ;-] Prior to heat styling, I used John Frieda's Dream Curls spray and an olive oil moisturizing shine serum. (Product pictures soon to come.) I then parted my hair in the middle of my head (half up/half down style), clipped the top half to keep it apart, and separated the bottom into 1 to 1 1/2 inch sections- wrapping them vertically and horizontally around the barrel of my 3/4" Conair curling iron.

          I repeated the same steps on the top half of my hair, but did more horizontal curling- especially at the crown. I also alternated the direction of my curls to add some depth and variety to my style. After the curling was all done, I rubbed a few more drops of the moisturizing oil in my palms and put my head upside down to zhuzh my hair; This simple step adds a little umph and breaks up the curls a bit so they aren't so "done".

          Now for the clothes. In my office, we can wear jeans (as long as they are in good taste, whatever that means haha) so I take advantage of that option most days. This particular look included black washed skinny jeans from Forever21 last year, a beautiful floral peplum top from H&M for $12.95, and a black cropped gauze cardigan from JC Penney for $14. I kept it really simple with my jewelry, wearing some new earrings with a grid of stones and a square shape from Forever21 for $3.80 and a statement ring with a round rhinestone inlay and a black & white crackled stone. Black flats were the finishing touch to this outfit. I loved it, how about you?       -  J