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Roxymandy October 10, 2015

Graham & Brown’s Wallpaper Week Featuring Glamour

It’s officially Graham & Brown’s Wallpaper week, featuring blog posts from all of the Graham & Brown Ambassador’s each day.

When Graham & Brown asked me to choose one of the 7 Feelings of Wallpaper to profile on the blog, is it any surprise I choose Glamorous?

My day is not only fabulous on it’s own (who doesn’t love Saturday?), but I also got to profile one of the most fun themes.

When I think about glamour I think about decadence, style that’s over-the-top, luxury, and all things fabulous.

What encompasses the meaning of all of those words more than gold? Metallics in general tend to seem glamorous in interior design, but gold stands out as the height of decadence.

The Athena White Gold wallpaper has a simple, thin gold detail, but has the ability to make a room seem posh and delicate with it’s colour and pattern.

The Aurora Beige/Gold was another wallpaper that stood out to me. It’s bold pattern has the ability to make a room look rich and full. Both patterns are so lovely, I decided to stick with the over-the-top theme and choose both for my mood board!

The Grace Printed Canvas and the Elizabeth Printed Canvas have a very feminine and elegant feel to them, and I thought they matched the glam theme of the wallpapers I chose.

White is another glamorous colour because it’s so fresh and clean. Not many people can have their everyday furniture in shades of white because of everyday wear and tear, and those who do give off the impression with their decor that their taste is fresh and decadent.

Accessorizing with a white throw and candle give off a glamorous spa vibe, and finishing with a fun sequinned throw pillow again provides and escalated level of decor. A tall white and crystal lamp completes the look.

I had a lot of fun working with this theme! I hope my style has evoke some feelings of glamour for you!

Roxymandy October 8, 2015

Must-Have’s for Fall

1. Chloe Marcie Mini Saddle Bag, Gray
2. Dreamers By Debut, Lace Trim Pullover
3. Frame Le Colour Ripped Jeans
4. Dynamite Asymmetric Plaid Scarf
5. 1460W Victorian Flowers Doc Martins
6. Layered and Long Gold Bar Necklace

There is no season I love dressing for more than fall. Layering makes an outfit so much more creative, and it’s fun to piece them together.

My list of must-have’s for fall are pretty basic, but I think they are essentials for the cooler months coming up.

Sweaters with a layer of lace already sewn in aren’t easy to find, but every time I see one I want it! It’s so hard to create this look by layering a lace top underneath because there aren’t many with a great long cut to go under a sweater. Having it already part of the sweater is a perfect fit.

Black jeans (especially ripped ones) are on most must-have lists for fall, and these ones on my list by Frame have long slits from knee to thigh with a skinny fit.

Saddle bags are all the rage right now, and this mini Chloe bag is my dream purse. It’s small and perfect for running errands or shopping with your hands free.

Chunky necklaces have stepped aside for layered chains, and this gold bar necklace in my fall favourites list is customizable to add anything from initials to a favourite quote.

Since the weather has turned colder I’ve started rotating my endless supply of blanket scarves. This season there are so many more patterns out there compared to last year, so you really could find one for every day of the week. Dynamite has an amazing selection of beautiful prints and colors.

Doc Martins have some really fun patterns, and this floral pair add a pop of colour to this mostly neutral-grey outfit. Florals are a great trend for fall right now, and this print can be mixed and matched with anything from stripes to chambray. I found these Docs on UnionJackBoots, but check out the site for more floral patterns (and other fun patterns too).

What is on your must-have’s for fall list? Is there anything I missed on mine?

Roxymandy October 7, 2015

Fab Fashion Finds from Mayberrys.ca!

I was excited when Mayberrys reached out to me and asked me to shop their website for a few blog posts because I was already familiar with the brand, but hadn’t taken the shopping plunge yet. I wish I hadn’t of waited – they have so many great finds for fall!

They have a huge selection of leggings, along with dresses, sweaters, shirts, and all kinds of accessories to choose from. They have a plus size selection, and even children’s clothing as well. They are also a Canadian owned and operated company which is a total bonus for a Canadian girl like myself!

I fell in love with a few items from the Mayberrys website, and one of the items I chose to style were these fun AZTEC print leggings!

Because the print is so bold I decided a cozy white sweater would be best, and a pair of simple black boots to finish the look. I searched and searched for a great teal coloured sweater or sweatshirt to wear with them because I thought they would also look great with these leggings as well, but I couldn’t find anything.

Have you seen any great teal-coloured tops I could wear with these leggings? Let me know in the comments!

A simple white or grey t-shirt would have also looked great, again trying to keep the top half of the outfit as minimal as possible so the whole outfit doesn’t look too busy.

I’m such a Pinterest nut, so as soon as I saw these great leggings on Mayberrys.ca I wanted them because of the similar styles I had seen floating around Pinterest.

Next week I will be blogging about another item I picked up from Mayberrys that I love – a great fall sweater with a fun pattern and bright colours, perfect for this time of year.

To shop Mayberrys yourself visit Mayberrys.ca.

Visit them on Facebook here, and on Instagram here!

Roxymandy September 30, 2015

My Cozy New Oversized Vest

Oversized Camel Coloured Vest: Sirens, also found here and here | Black Skinny Jeans: H&M | Lace Up Heels: Zaful | Bag: Louis Vuitton

I had been looking for a vest or jacket in this great camel colour for a long time, and was so excited when I finally found it! This vest is everything. I love the length, the cut that gives the illusion of ruffles, and you won’t believe the price. It was $29.99! It’s a great warm fabric and looks great, and for that price I was a very happy shopper. I was very surprised where I found it as well – the Sirens store at Yorkdale!

I often pick up sweaters in the winter at Sirens, but not often dress clothes like this. It’s the perfect fall vest to keep me warm and cozy, and on a sunny day like this when I was wearing it I was cool enough when it was warm in the afternoon since it was a vest. I am sure I can layer a long sleeved shirt or sweater for the cooler months as well.

And… this is my new favourite outfit! You will probably see me in it a few times this fall and winter. I really hope I can find a great jacket this winter in the same colour!

Roxymandy September 28, 2015

Fall Layering with a Light Jacket

Jacket: Winners, similar here and here | Faux Leather Trainers: H&M | Black Skinny Jeans: H&M

Transitioning into fall for me means lots of sweaters and light jackets. The mornings are cold, but the afternoons warm up and I’m usually sweating to death, so layering is key. One of my favourite trends from last year was leather accents, and I’ve added another jacket to my wardrobe with this in mind.

This jacket is great for cool mornings in the fall, or chilly evenings with light clothing underneath. In the winter I find I go to a lot of events where I sometimes end up keeping my jacket on, so one like this made of light-weight materials is perfect. I can wear this jacket as my outfit itself (I could totally wear pyjamas underneath), and because it so light I won’t be suffering from heat stroke underneath it.

For only $49.99 at Winners, this jacket was a no-brainer. It’s stylish, trendy for fall, and the perfect price point! How often do you find a great jacket like this that is the same price of a sweater?

I’ll be looking for more lightweight jackets to add to my wardrobe as the season goes on, especially ones with a leather embellishment.