boxing day blue

Boxing Day dinner is getting cooked by the guys tonight (i.e. by Rich, my brothers and my step-dad). Thought I'd wear something cozy and relaxed. I'm still not quite feeling as though I'm on vacation yet. Maybe on Monday when I would normally feel as though I have to go to work.

It's been so great to see my brothers and my sister-in-law with my mum and step-dad for Christmas. It was such a mild day on Christmas day we all managed to get out tobogganing for a bit after gifts and breakfast.

This is a pic of Rich and my gorgeous Californian sister-in-law who is braving the Canadian winter days like a champ. All in all, a fun holiday so far and I think I've actually managed to not over-eat! Could that be possible?

Inspired by Jessica

Today's work outfit was inspired by Jessica Schroeder from What I Wore. Of course, she is probably 6 inches taller than me and has those funky tights but my version will do nicely for work today. Thanks Jessica!

Turquoise: the colour of 2010

A fellow fashion blogger turned me on to the fact that turquoise is going to be the "it" colour of 2010. I had no idea when I donned today's work outfit! Ahead of the game for once. Who knew!

I got plenty of compliments on today's outfit both at work and in the Weardrobe-osphere. Very flattered indeed.

This is one of my gran's hand-me-downs. I wonder what she would think about my styling of it. One way or the other, it's pretty impressive that this skirt has had three generations of owners and is still as good as new.

Sequiny goodness

This is what I wore to a friend's Christmas party tonight. The sequins made me feel fancy ;)

* Paige jeans
* Sequin shrug from Simons
* Bracelet (actually sold in the store as a napkin ring!)

Just an average snowy day in Canada

Rich getting creative for a Weardrobe contest. Fun but a bit chilly...

Gown: Shawn Alexander
Shoes: Guess
Axe: Fiskars

They don't make things like they used to

My mum's new-ish washer just broke (remember when washing machines lasted 30 years - oh, wait, like the one I currently have) so I got a surprise visit from her and her three loads of laundry yesterday morning - talk about role reversal!

It was great. We spent the morning chatting and finishing off two of my five unfinished sewing projects. I now have two new (to me) altered skirts for work, both of which belonged to my gran! I can't wait to take photos and show her how well they've held up. Talk about quality. They look brand new! The funny thing is that, as I was taking apart one of the skirts, I could see where my gran had altered it before me. Three generations in the same skirt (altered by three generations of sewers). These days, you would be lucky to have an item of clothing last a single season.

Yup, they just don't make things like they used to.