Colourful accessories

I know I am not alone when I say, I love black.  I love neutral, grays, anything super dull is classy to me.  "Less is more", has always been my mantra.  Except when it came to wearing make up in high school.  But that's another story.  You are here for the shoes, and the purses.  I just know it.

I have made a conscious effort to add more colour in my wardrobe.

I thought I would stay away from showcasing the suits I have been adding to my professional wardrobe-- for now.  Those will come in as individual full-fledged outfit posts.  I am wearing a teal suit today from Le Chateau, I love matching skirts and blazers in fun colours!  Mix and matching is fun too.

For now, for today, on this boring Tuesday, it's time to bring out the shoe and purse collection.  Add some colour to your world!  More is more!

SHOW ME THE SHOES...

I just had to get this pair in black...old habits die hard!

SHOW ME THE PURSES...

As you can tell I am not very organized.
I hope to have a new system when I get my own place!
Hope you enjoyed!

XO
Veronica

Summer lovin'

I think about you in the summertime
And all the good times we had baby
Been a few years and I can't deny
The thought of you still makes me crazy
- NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK -- SUMMERTIME 


Can not believe it is August already!  I am in love with the summer, it always makes me sad when it is down to the last month or so.  No time to waste!
Related news:  I am officially a beach bum!  I have been to every beach in the area (pretty much) and still no tan to brag about. 
I have met a lot of really cool people this summer and spent time with old friends too.
Campfires, beach, clubs, hikes, long walks, patios, shopping (there's a sweet outdoor mall around here called Don Mills), road trips, traveling... what are your favourite things to do in the summer?  

Beach photos!  With my friend Ashley we had an awesome day at the beach! <3 She has a gorgeous Coach collection, here are some of her goodies.

Now for a few more of my birthday goodies!  I snapped these photos a while ago but never had the chance to share them with you.

Swarovski earrings & necklace set, gift from step dad

BCBG bandage skirt!  It is a lot more fitted than it looks.  Gift from mum.

Custom made James Dean tunic from my brother and his girlfriend, can't wait to wear this with some denim shorts or tights.

Out and about promoting for my new club!  Dress is from Jacob, necklace from Swarovski.

Crazy wind hair!  This is a new silver heart-shaped locket I got from Winner's... looove it.
Sunglasses from Guess.


Don't let your summer slip away!
Kisses
XO Veronica

Brights, whites and a day at the beach

I feel the breeze 
My top is down 
And all I do 
Is ride around 
And where I go 
I just don't care 
A place to chill 
To get away

I take it day by day 
No work or play 
Nowhere to stay 
And I just need 
To clear my mind 
To find my role 
In space and time

I'm just cruising 
And I wonder if I'll ever find my way

--NALIN & KANE - BEACH BALL (CRUISIN')


I went to the beach yesterday with one of my besties which was super relaxing!  I work tonight and tomorrow night as a bottle service girl.  That is the one job in the service industry I have not tried yet so it's pretty exciting!  Since I have the whole week free I will be looking for a career job soon.  I am 24 now and basically old enough to get out of the service industry!  Hopefully this new club will be fun it is a social club with a mature crowd.  Tonight I am wearing a black dress with blood red stilettos!  Stay tuned for pictures and don't forget to check out my last post with trend updates, more soon!  

Jen and I had a great time in Wasaga.  We laid on the beach, walked around and I handed out some promo flyers for the club... a lot of people seem really interested!

Wearing:

Purple bikini - Garage

White beach dress - Costa Blanca

Sunglasses - Guess

Beach blanket - Holt Renfrew

Wooden bracelet - Dominican market

Smashbox waterproof mascara

Banana Boat SPF 15 sunscreen oil spray

Mac golden bronzer (on cheeks)

Blistex Five Star lip protection

We also stopped at the Coach and BCBG outlets and picked up a couple treats.  

Stilettos - BCBG ($44)

Clutch - Coach ($35)

Ring - BCBG ($14)

Leopard bracelet - BCBG ($14)

It's Friday!  Have a great weekend, what are your plans?

XOXO Veronica

Let's go to the beach

Ohh been feeling so fly since you’ve been gone
My face to the sky, sunglasses on
Turnin' up the beat so sick
I’m like a brand new chick
- Anjulie -- Brand New Chick


Beautiful weather here in Toronto!  I am loving my summer.  I got a weekends only job doing bottle service at a swanky upscale chic sexy nightclub and I think it is going to be a lot of fun!  This way I can focus more on doing my blog during the week as well as looking for jobs in my field of PR & Communications.

TREND UPDATE


Wedges are so hot right now!  You have to be careful because some wedges are just ridiculous and others are fabulous.  Here are some that I love.

Lanvin via Shoerazzi

Louboutin via Netaporter

Michael Kors via Endless

Michael Kors via Stylehive

Neon has made a huge comeback since my preteen years (back in the 90's) when everyone wanted to dress like the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.  These bright hughes are huge this summer!  I am on a hunt for something in yellow, hopefully something similar to this gorgeous piece by Elise Overland.

Photo via Imaxtree

I have always loved pink and this shade is stunning!  This dress by Jason Wu shows three other great trends, cutouts, maxi length skirting as well as sheer overlay.  Photo via Imaxtree.

Can't forget colour blocking!  I am on the hunt for something yellow and I love this whole outfit by Nina Ricci.  I would wear every piece especially the gorgeous high waisted skirt.  The bow detail on the top really adds perfect detail to finish the look.  Photo via Imaxtree.

Patterns are huge right now!  More trends to try:  Tribal prints & crop tops are super cute if worn properly.  Coming soon to a post near you.  Here is a great clutch I am lusting over by Jimmy Choo, it combines neon with a gorgeous leopard pattern!

Photo via style.com

I am loving the cigarette-hole and crochet effect for summer.   It is easier to layer on your knits when it is cool and breezy at night and it gives and edgy sophisticated look.  Today's outfit is brought to you by a gorgeous skirt I picked up at BCBG that features tiny cigarette-hole detailing that I am in love with!  The skirt is super soft and a pale, nude colour.  So many outfits planned for this baby!  Here are some photos of my outfit for today.

What do you think?  Shirt tucked in or out?  I am wearing my mother's vintage clock necklace and a stack of bracelets I grabbed randomly before heading outside.  The skirt was down from $220 to $50! 

Close up on the details of the cigarette-holes!  The skirt has a suede feel but not as heavy.

Skirt - BCBG

Top - Costa Blanca

Bracelets - Random & vintage (on the far right)

Booties - BCBG

Ring - Nanna's

I am working as a bottle service girl on the weekend!  Super excited to meet some new people and make some cash. 

For tomorrow... heading to the beach!  Which bikini to wear?  Hmmmm...

My camera is coming along to the beach with me!  Can not wait to soak up the sun.

Bikinis:

Roxy

Victoria's Secret

La Vie En Rose

Corona

Garage

Old Navy

Bikini Village

Hope you are having a great week!

XO Veronica

The cat's meow

Didn't I give it all?
Tried my best,
Gave you everything I had,
Everything and no less,
Didn't I do it right?
Did I let you down?
-ADELE -- TAKE IT ALL


I am loving the cat eye & goggle glasses/sunglasses on the Spring 2011 runway  (Prada, Tom Ford, Norma Kamali, Dior, etc.)  Unfortunately I had myself convinced that square was the only shape that would work in sunglasses for my face.  I had a bad day today and I stopped in a Guess outlet to cheer myself up and I snagged these for $34.  What do you think?

Sunglasses - Guess $34
Grandma sweater - Winners $10
Basic T-shirt - H&M $6
Bag - Louis Vuitton

Dolce & Gabanna S/S11

Christian Dior S/S11

OUTFIT PREVIEWS...

Dress 1 (left):  Random boutique... if you saw a few posts back this was hanging up in the change-room!  This will be worn on my birthday in just over two weeks!
Dress 2 (right):  Beyond-the-rack!  It came with some super cute jeggings and a one-shoulder black dress and I loved every item.


I went out for dinner with my mom and my brother it was great to bond with them!  Boston beat Vancouver and the series is close!  Who are you rooting for?
A few snaps of my outfit and maybe some other goodies!

The belt was my mom's when she was my age!  It is genuine snakeskin and I just figured that out the other day.  Kind of freaked me out!

Shoes:  Payless $9
Leggings:  Winners $12
Long top:  H&M $10
Belt:  Mom's (vintage)


New trend I am loving:  TRIBAL PRINTS!  I will let you know how I do with it and stay tuned with an outfit with colour-blocking I am determined to get at least one outfit right!


AROUND MY ROOM:

Just a few shoes!  I think I need to buy a shoe rack.

A few of my bags!  I love purses so much! <3 

Glass bracelets from India!
A gift from one of my best friends Jen.


That is all for today, hope you enjoyed!


Kisses!
Xoxo
Veronica


P.S.  What style are you liking for bathing suits this summer?