Almost Black and White

Plaid Shirt: Thrifted ($4), Pants: GAP ($20), Red v-neck: F21 ($5), Belt: Thrifted ($1)

January 2012 must be a plaid month, as I am finding myself wanting to wear plaid ALL the time now. Yesterday I wore a plaid tweed jacket. This plaid shirt I wore today, I thrifted it last year for $4 only and guys, it is so comfy - full sleeve and partially wool material so it keeps me warm no matter what I wear with it. 

Bridal shower update: It was alot of fun, this one was the first one I ever attended. I still do not have pictures on me from the event, otherwise I would share what I wore and how the gifts got showered on me (literally) through a very nicely decorated strainer.

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Green and Plaid

Green Sweater: F21 ($7), Boots: Steve Madden, Blazer: H&M ($30), Jeans: Thrifted

I bought this bright green sweater during boxing day sale (In Canada, it is like Black Friday - alot of sales) and it was only $7. Well it was 2 for $15 type of deal. I loved it paired against my plaid blazer, considering how much complaning I did in the begining, this blazer has faired quite well.

For quite some while, I have been looking at FOSSIL watches, and since this weekend my 2-year old watch I got from AVON stop working....hmm...maybe it is a sign from the universe! Because how else am I gonna get to work on time?! ;)

Do you love pairing colors against plaid?

Bridal Shower

Today is my bridal shower!!! Wow, it is like Jan 8th already, well not LIKE, IT IS! 2011 flew right by and now 2012 is even going by faster it seems. Probably because I am so excited and want to be doing a million things at one as the wedding draws near!

Jeans: GAP (15$), Sweater: thrifted ($7), Tank: F21 ($2), Necklace: F21 ($5)

Today is my bridal shower! I can not believe it is already here. My mom to-be (Ryan's mom technically) is throwing me this lavishing shower where I will be surrounded by family,  R's cousins, friends, besties and moms, coworkers and a type of celebration every girl dreams of (I heard this through the grapevine). I am so freaking lucky and very blessed to become part of his family, they care SO much about me.

I have been waiting 6 years for this day to come,  I still havent decided what to wear. Either it will be a one-shoulder bright dress or an LBD with bright accessories, we shall see. I will pose pics in a post in the coming week.

Thanks for stopping by! Happy Sunday! :)

A Beautiful Thought

You know this morning I read on someone's blog saying that: In a marriage, make sure you compete for compromises. It makes sense but we live in such a self-centred world, that would definitely serve as a great reminder for once we are married. 

Between Ryan and I, when we share our meals with brocolli - none of us eats the last brocolli piece bec even though we both love brocolli, we want the other person to have it bec get IMMENSE satisfaction if the other one has it. Sometimes that creates a scene in a resturant, but we don't care.

I know this isn't a BIG compromise but still......

A very Exciting Year - 2012!

2012 is our year, is a year where my best friend and I will get married. Only a girl's heart can know how she feels when there are few days left for her to get married. There are so many emotions running through my heart and mind these days.

The excitement to be searching for THE wedding dress, then sad emotions about parting with my family soon after the wedding, amazement on how far R and I have come and become so much stronger than we have ever been

Vest: Hand me downs, Boots: S.M., Pants: GAP ($15), Plaid: thrifted ($7)

 and then the next moment, I get so much more happy to think about new things we would do as newlyweds and start our new life together - a new chapter in life, sometimes feel anxious wondering if everything would go ok. In fact, I wont be suprised if there would be some bumps along the way. and that is ok, nothing is perfect. Well except GOD.

Infact, my only resolution this year to Enjoy more, Laugh more and Worry less, esp about things not in our control and I wanna share my new favourite song with all of you called "Don't Worry, Be Happy" by Bob McFerin.

What is your "things/habits to improve on" for this new year!?

Florals on Neutrals

Pants: Fairweather ($10), Belt, Shirt: Thrifted ($5 combined), Floral cardi: (H&M) $7

Yes, you see a xmas tree behind me. Bec the location I took these photos havent taken their Xmas tree off yet but I kind of like it. I want to hold on to Christmas as much as possible. Why does the holiday season always goes away so fast?

Anywho, I wore my floral cardigan again mainly bec I havent worn it in a while. It made for a nice pop of color against the black and the grey. For 2012, I have decided to buy many key investment pieces (As for clothes and shoes) for my closet. Because I want more shoes but they gotta be practical, I am always on the run staying on my feet all day.

What are some of the investment pieces that you don't mind spending extra $$ on? 

2011 RECAP and (Happy New Year 2012)

I really liked getting dressed in 2011. I can't believe how horrible I dressed before, always in black pants. I am going to enjoy it even more in 2012! I started blogging in March 2011 and got to learn lots from other bloggers and there is SO MUCH inspiration out there. Bloggers ladies, you really rock! LOTS, is actually an understatement. I love to have this creative outlet - thank you to all my old and new readers for your support and comments! :)

Life was real good to me in 2011 and I cannot wait for the new year to come to bring its awesomeness in our lives! I gonna be a married woman in 2012, Hooray!!!! :)

Last, but not least, awesome Nitika at The Shopoholic Diaries decided to pass The Versatile Blogger award to me - thanks alot doll!! I still cant believe you met Sonam Kappor this year! (I am a little jelly!) :) and now I have to share some random facts!

7 random facts about moi:

1. I love to watch romantic movies, I am the queen of sappy songs
2. I love to read inspirational books
3. I love to collect jewellery that are made in different countries
4. I have overcome the fear of looking dark and not being pretty enough (Life is too short and I don't care anymore about how people perceive me based on my color), I have learned to accept and embrace my skin color
5. I hate when good friends with-hold information or keep secrets - to me that is not a close friend. I know I am a little harsh but that is just how I connect with friends. For that reason only, I have let go of many but the ones I have - are my closest!
6. I have a "travel fund" going ever since I started working 9 years ago in order to wanting to go travel around the world and not having the funds but now I want to spend it on our honeymoon and will be a  a gift to my jannu
7. I hope to adopt a kid someday from any part of the world- someone who I can help through money, love and parenting

Hope your 2011 was aweomsest too and See you in 2012!