Finally

(Shirt- Aritzia, Skirt- J Crew, Purse- Nine West Outlet a decade ago, 

Shoes- Step Ahead)

Okay, the Binky roughs are done, the family holiday is over and I'm finally able to turn my attention back to the ol' blog. I'm certain my infrequent posts as of late have done nothing for my readership, but deadlines are deadlines. Sorry folks.

So here is an atypically bright ensemble that I wore for dinner sometime last year. Okay, not actually last year, but it feels like forever ago. I'll get going on some new outfits this weekend, but, for now, here's one from history books.

Catching up, Via iPhone

 (Chambray Shirt, Pants, Skirt- J Crew, Striped Dress- Gap, 

Yellow Blouse, skinny belt- Aritzia, Wide belt- Anthropologie)

(Polka Dots: Top-J Crew, Skirt- Modcloth, Belt- Anthro

Stripes and Florals: Jacket- Aritzia, Top- J Crew, Jeans- AG via Anthro

Pink and Yellow: Top- Gap, Belt and shoes- Anthro, Skirt- J Crew)

I know, I've gone awol again. But just to prove to you all that I'm still wearing clothes- and that I'm working a lot, check out the little pics above of the roughs for my latest book- I'm including some iPhone/ Diptic creations. I've been meaning to get some drawings done of my outfits but, alas, the deadline is taking over so you are all stuck with photos. 

The thing I love about the style blog is it's ability to make me approach my wardrobe like an art project. Each day I want to try something new. That's not to say that I still don't spend most my time in elastic waist pants and loose tops. I work at home after all. But at least sometimes I try. And, look! There's proof!

Polka Dot Pants

(Shirt- Gap, Cami- Joe Fresh, Pants- J Crew, Shoes- Anthropologie)

Here I am dressing dangerously clownish. Polka dot pants could go either way, so I hope that I don't look like I'm late for my gig at the Big Top. 

Speaking of big tops, I don't have one. Flat. As. A. Board. Just something I have become really aware of as I look at myself for these drawings. I bet you're glad you know that. You are welcome.

Silky Junk Coverings

(Top & Necklace- Anthropologie, Shorts- Madewell, Shoes- Miz Mooz)

Who wears silk shorts? I do apparently! Who knew that I could love horizontal stripes across my bum so much?

The thing I love about these shorts is their almost skirt like look but without the wardrobe malfunction danger that comes with a short skirt. Yup, that's the level of pickiness that I wield when choosing clothes- "Does it cover my junk?" 

"Yes." 

"Sold!"

I'm a Princess!

(Top- Anthropologie, Belt- Aritzia, Skirt- J Crew, Shoes- Steve Madden)

There is something about wearing a long flowy skirt that makes me feel all princessy. I love them. Heaven help me when they go out of style- I'll just start wearing a tiara with it and convince people that I actually am some long lost Canadian Royalty. It'll work. Mark my words.

If Fran can do it...

(Sweater, Shoes- Anthropologie, Tank- J Crew, Jeans- AG Stevie Ankle)

I decided that I could wear spots and stripes together because if my tabbies, Fran and Gracie, can do it, so can I. Admittedly it looks better on them, but then, they are cats, they always put all other living things to shame in the appearance department. 

I'm on a bit of a role doing the blog stuff lately. I'm sure both you readers noticed that. Hey, anyone got any tips on how to promote this little endeavour of mine? Facebook is being dinky about posting links to this site. Probably because they don't own it so they won't acknowledge it. Grrr.

Grandma's Couch

(Blazer- Aritizia, Top- J Crew, Necklace and Pants- Anthropologie,

Shoes- Steve Madden)

I'm not sure I captured the Grandma's Couch floral-ness of this blazer in my representation. It's pretty terrific. I put it on wondering if it might be a bit much but then a stylish fellow at the book store said it was awesome, so that felt good. And then an old lady at the drug store stopped me to say how lovely my coat was. Could be that she was a mega-stylish broad going incognito OR it could be that my coat reminded her of her decor, complete with cat fur. Either way, I rocked it, fur et al.