Baroque Print

Top: Aritzia (also seen here) | Pants: Forever 21 | Shoes: Zara

Wristlet: Forever 21 (love this & this) | Sunglasses: Ray Ban | Bracelets: Pandora/Tiffany & Co (gifts ^_^ )

Hi everyone! More printed pants, I know. I should change my blog name too The Printed Pant Diaries. I can't help it, I love them.

Baroque print first became popular in the 90's by Versace. Its amazing how this print really has stood the test of time. While most trends seem to come and go, baroque always seems to be in fashion. This is the first baroque piece I have purchased, and I have to say I am quite tickled that I found these bad boys for $27 at Forever 21. Below are some of my favorite baroque inspirations, and some of the fabulous fashionistas that wear them.

 

(Jyoti from Style Delights)

(Maria of Crashing Red)

(The Chic Department)

(Bow Ties & Chanel)

Never A Wrong Time For Polka Dots

Sweater: Forever 21 (similar here & here & here) | Jeans: Forever 21

Neck Collar: The Bay (similar here) | Shoes: Payless (similar here, LOVE these) | Clutch: Ann Taylor

I love this neck collar I got for Christmas last year from my mom! How genius! It adds a little something to whatever outfit I choose to pair it with. I actually have two of them, both gifts, as I can never seem to find them anywhere! My mom actually tried to make me one, but they were just too difficult and timely. 

These shoes I purchased from Payless back when I was in high school (8 years ago, but who's counting?), and they have managed to stand the test of time! I love pointy toed heels, and thankfully they never really go out of style. 

Also if you are feeling so inclined, please nominate me for the Cosmopolitan Blog Awards with Next here or by clicking the pink badge on the right! My blog has only been around for about a month or so, so you can nominate me for Best New Fashion Blog and/or Best Newcomer. Thanks guys! ^_^

Mother's Day Gift Ideas

With Mother's Day exactly a week away  I wanted to dedicate a post to some gift ideas for mom for those of you that are still searching. If your mom has similar tastes to mine i'm sure she will love some of the following! But honestly, the best gifts are those that come from the heart with a touch of homemade flair. Remember arts and crafts day in elementary school? Exactly. I know your mom probably still has some of those Mother's Day crafts lying around the house. I know mine does.

Stella & Dot charm pendant | Pandora Heart charm | Coach Legacy Bag/ Knit shawl | 10 Things I Love About You Ombre Mother's Day Card | Mothers Day Card, I Love You More Than The First Cup of Coffee | Vera Wang fragrance | Saw Grass Spray

Purple Polka Dots

Welcome to my first post of The Lee Diaries.  As I always say, who doesn't love pastels in spring and helium filled balloons? Ok, maybe I don't always say that.

Today was spent basking in the sun on a warm Canadian spring afternoon. While all the grass is still brown and no flowers have bloomed yet it still felt like spring with our daily high being a balmy 17 degrees Celsius. Knowing Calgary however we will probably get at least one more snow storm before spring officially sets in. Snow in April you say? Yes, this is Cananda.

After returning from a week long vacation in Las Vegas last night, I was excited to lay out all my new finds and pair them together to  make some interesting combinations. One of my favorite purchases was these platform pumps from Aldo (not available in Alberta of course!) They remind me of Cinderella's glass slippers with their "glass" heel. Now all I need is a ball gown...

I love going to Vegas for the same reason most of us do - the shopping! Especially living in Canada where we don't have the same access to brands that our southern neighbours do. I was really into patterned pants this time around. Ann Taylor has some really nice prints, and The Gap had some great sales on patterned jeans! I have to say the majority of my shopping was done at four different Ann Taylor stores.

I forgot about all the walking you do while in Vegas. While I wanted to showoff all my heels that I rarely get to wear at home I sadly had to wear my flats every night. And now that the snow has melted here in Canada, I can finally break out some of my nice shoes that I am too afraid will get ruined in our snowy winters.

"Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world" - Bette Midler

Top:  Dorothy Perkins (on sale!) | Jeans: Gap (on sale!) | Sunglasses: Forever 21

Purse: Coach (similar available) | Ring: Tiffany & Co | Bracelet: Pandora | Shoes: Aldo

My Tiffany's ring and Pandora bracelet were gifts from a special man in my life. Anyone who knows me well knows that I love to wear three things: bows, hearts, and anything purple. Hence the bow ring, and 'purple themed' Pandora bracelet, with of course - a heart charm.