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Roxymandy November 13, 2015

My Coveted New Chanel Classic Flap Bag

I never thought I would have this bag, so I’m still a little shocked that it’s in my possession! For the past year I’ve been saving for a Chanel Flap Bag, but part way through the year when I was closer to my goal I had a hard time locating one! I couldn’t even see one in store – every Chanel in Toronto said they were completely sold out of this bag.

I was shocked it was so hard to even see one, let alone buy one. I was unable to be put on a wait list, so I was told to call as each new collection hit stores to see if this bag came available.

Luckily enough my Dad convinced me we should visit the Chanel in Orlando while we were away, and I was excited to find out they had one! I never thought I would be able to buy this bag, and I already had a similar one in mind as a consultation-prize of sorts. I was also thinking about the experience mentioned on Ella Pretty Blog about buying a vintage bag.

My experience just purchasing the bag was interesting. I had no idea then when buying this particular bag the authentication card was personalized at the store. Inserted into the storybook of the iconic handbag which came with the bag, a simple card was inserted with the handwritten serial number, location of purchase, date and my name. No other bag from Chanel is treated this way.

Unwrapping the bag at home was lovely as well. It was packaged straight from France, so I was the first to unwrap it and handle it after being painstakingly created by hand.

It’s easy to say that this is my most coveted item in my closet, and will likely always be!

Roxymandy November 12, 2015

My Favourite Vacation Looks

Packing for vacation is a total headache for a girl like me who likes wearing different outfits each day. I’m always scared to place my luggage on the scale at the airport! On the way home from a trip that airport scale is never my friend since I obviously shop along the way and the last thing I want to do is pay fees for overweight luggage.

Last week I was away for 10 days, and putting everything I needed into one suitcase and one carry-on was stressful, but I didn’t do a bad job. I only brought a couple pairs of shoes and bags, but I had a different dinner outfit, bathing suit cover up and bathing suit for each day! I can do this because I don’t tend to spend a lot on my holiday outfits. I like to get as many fun outfits as possible for a great deal, and know that I’m likely not going to get a lot of wear from these pieces.

Here are a few of my favourite looks from my trip below, along with links on where to shop them yourself.

Solid Colour Ruffle Off the Shoulder Dress – Zaful | Lace Up Heels – Zaful (similar here) | Clutch – Prada (Similar) | Ray Ban Aviators – Ray Ban

Red Long Sleeve Off the Shoulder Dress – Zaful | Lace Up Heels – Zaful (similar here) | Clutch – Prada (Similar) | Ray Ban Original Wayfarer Classic – Ray Ban

Retro Floral Two Piece – Zaful | Lace Up Heels – Zaful (similar here) | Ray Ban Aviators – Ray Ban | Louis Vuitton Mini Pochette – Louis Vuitton

V-Notched Strapless Jumpsuit – Forever 21 | Lace Up Heels – Zaful (similar)

Off the Shoulder Dress – Dynamite (only in stores| Wedge Sandals – Aldo

Black Strappy Dress – Forever 21 (similar) | Lace Up Heels – Zaful (similar here)

Mixed Mosaic Print Dress – Zaful

Hand-Stitched Beach Cover Up – Cozumel Market

Roxymandy October 26, 2015

Updating your Existing Wardrobe with a Faux Fur Collar

Long Faux Fur Collar – Dynamite | Faux Leather Zippered Moto Jacket – Forever 21 | Heels – Charlotte Russe {similar} | Floral Dress – Forever 21 {similar}

There are so many jackets and sweaters with faux fur collars on the racks right now, but dressing up some of your existing outfits with an add-on fur collar is a really fun way to update your wardobe and save lots of cash in the meantime! To me saving money means more shopping money down the road, so really it’s a win-win.

This faux fur collar is from Dynamite, and I love that it’s so long and warm.

Fur always seems so luxurious – I felt like I was playing dress-up with this collar. I can’t wait to wear it with a white sweater to add some interest to a more simple piece.

I’m so used to wearing scarves to accessorize my outfits, so it was nice to switch it up with faux fur.

Fur collars are one of my favourite winter trends. What are some of the winter trends you are excited for right now?

Roxymandy October 15, 2015

Another Fall Look from Mayberrys.ca

Last week I posted about a new online shopping destination called Mayberrys, and I talked about a really great pair of Aztec-print leggings they sent me to style.

This week I am talking about another great item from Mayberrys that I was also sent – this great sleeveless tribal patterned cardigan.

This cardigan comes in two different colours – mint and neon orange. I chose mint, but either colour in this cardigan would have worked for me.

I love love love that it’s sleeveless! It was chilly the day I wore it, but the sun was still hot at times so I was glad to have room to breathe with this cardigan. For chillier winter days I can layer a long sleeve shirt or blouse under it and I will still stay cozy.

There are so many darker patterned sweaters on the racks right now, so I thought it was nice change to have a sweater with fun bright colours. It paired perfectly with skinny jeans and my favourite fringed boots.

While I was writing this post I spotted a few other cute items on Mayberrys.ca like these great boot socks and this pretty amazing maxi dress.

Do I ever stop shopping you are probably wondering? Apparently not! Even when I am talking about online shopping, somehow I end up doing more online shopping!

For more information on Mayberrys and to shop the website yourself, visit mayberrys.ca!

Roxymandy October 13, 2015

Winning the STC Trendspotter Contest + Must-Have Thigh High Boots

Last week I was so excited be named the new STC Trendspotter! Scarborough Town Centre is pretty close to wear I live, so I am there two or three times a month shopping. New stores are opening there all the time, and it’s so close that if I need an important outfit for a night out or if I just need some essentials, I pop by to shop.

Winning a rather large shopping spree to the mall meant I could buy a lot of great new outfits! I put together three essential outfits from my spree that I’ll be sharing on the blog, and the first is this sweater dress and thigh high boot combo.

Before a major shop like this one, I made a list of some of the things I needed in my closet right away. The first was some great thigh high boots.

There were three stores at the Scarborough Town Centre that had similar versions of these great boots, but I chose these ones I’m wearing from Forever 21 at just $52.50.

They are suede with a heel that was a perfect height for me, and I loved the way they fit my legs. My sweater dress was also from Forever 21, and I thought it paired perfectly with these boots.

I can’t wait to wear these boots with my skinny jeans as well! In case you are out hunting for your own pair of these boots, below I’ve linked to the other stores at Scarborough Town Centre which also carry similar-style boots.

Check back with the blog next week to see my next two posts on some other great outfits I picked up during my STC Trendspotter spree!

Steve Madden Gorgeous Boots

Call It Spring Conwill Boots