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Girl In The City
girlinthecityvancouver.blogspot.com
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"'I don't understand how a woman can leave the house without fixing herself up a little - if only out of politeness. And then, you never know, maybe that's the day she has a date with destiny. And it's best to be as pretty as possible for destiny.'" -Coco Chanel
#32629 in All , #4171 in General Fashion

90s Purple

Yesterday I wore one of my new vintage finds to my internship at Yates. It had crazy shoulder pads which I instantly took out. Let me tell you, taking out crazy shoulder pads can make a world of a di...

21 h ago

A little vintage baby!

Being super busy with a full time job and an internship means I have to make effort to fit in some "me" time. It is so important to make sure you get some "me" time or else you just b...

1 day ago

Interning Outfit

Sorry I have been a bit absent, I have been busy. I know so has the whole world. I have just gotten to the point where I am so tired, I just want to cry and have a few times over the last week. But l...

2 days ago

The Great Gatsby

Last night the movie trailer for Baz Luhrmanns The Great Gatsby was released. Have you watched it yet?

24 may 12

Rain, rain go away!

I woke up this morning to the sound of rain, and Im not going to lie, I was not motivated to get out of bed. In fact I was barely motivated to move from the bed to the couch. BUT I bought a new hot p...

21 may 12

Inspiration comes from many places: The White Blazer

I know I showed you my white blazer on Sunday but I didnt express how bad I wanted it. I started hunting for a white blazer in mid February. I know, a tough time to find a white blazer, but I was obs...

17 may 12

Shimmer and Distress

A couple weeks ago I had a make-up consultation with a bride at her home in Richmond. We were doing a test run of the look she would wear on the big day. Having worked in film with actors and actress...

15 may 12

A Revamp of a Classic

Before we went to Hawaii this spring I decided that my favourite summer staple needed a bit of a revamp, an upgrade if you will. I live in my jean cut off shorts in summer, I love them! I am not real...

14 may 12

Mellow Yellow

I have been very busy this week, with work, my internship and lots of events. I am really enjoying my internship and cant wait to see where it might lead. I realized I never shared the outfit I was w...

13 may 12

Throwing it together...

Some days you just throw things together and it happens to be good. This was one of those days. Thrown on and good.Jacket: H&MTank Top: Urban BehaviorJeans: PlentyBooties: ZaraWhat is something y...

02 may 12

Life Through My Phone

About to start another busy week, which all weeks are, so heres a little photo recap of last week.Walking the puggleMaking breakfast after a week of eating outGetting ready to be handyHeres hoping fo...

30 apr 12

Spring Fashion Preview at The Bay

Yesterday was one of those days! BUSY! I had two different events and work. It ended up being a three outfit day.First up was work. It was raining when I left my house for the day but by the afternoo...

28 apr 12

Work Outfits: Intern/Sample Sale

Tuesday and Wednesday used to be my days off but I am now spending them interning at Yates & Co at the Fashion Exchange building or the FX building for those in the know:) So Tuesday I rode my bi...

27 apr 12

Hawaii

Mike and I got home from Hawaii this past weekend. We were gone for a week and I wont lie, I DID NOT want to come home. I wanted to stay and surf, hike, snorkel, sail, and eat my life away. Of c...

26 apr 12

Dakota Group Sample Sale

Hi everybody! Im back from Hawaii and so refreshed! If you havent been you must go! I will be post a few pictures from my trip tonight but this morning I want all of you to know about this. The ...

25 apr 12 1 person likes this

Leaving on a Jet Plane!

I AM OFF! Here is what I will be wearing on the plane. Hope everyone has a great week and Ill see you on the flip side!!

14 apr 12

Packing and Planning

This week has been crazy busy. On top of my full time job I started an internship for a wholesale fashion company. For two days a week for the next three months I will be doing whatever they need me ...

12 apr 12

Spring Wants

This happens to me ever season! The weather starts to change and I want to refresh my wardrobe choices. This Spring I am craving some very classic pieces to mix with my more wild pieces. Here are my ...

05 apr 12

To in-vest or not to in-vest?

I never thought this day would come but I think I want a vest. I have pretty much hated puffy vests since the moment I moved to Vancouver and saw people wearing the black North Face puffy v...

04 apr 12

Birthday Swagger

Last Wednesday was my birthday so this Saturday was my birthday party! Had a bunch of friends over for some drinks and munchies. I love to entertain so I made what my friend called a snack map! I had...

03 apr 12

Have I mentioned I love stripes??

Im sure I have and if you have been following along for the last few years you probably figured it out on your own....I LOVE STRIPES! To the point where I have worn them without thinking 5 days in a ...

03 apr 12

The making of a Valentino handbag.

Found this video on the Holt Renfrew Facebook page and its fun to watch a beautiful handbag coming to life.

29 mar 12

Its my birthday and Ill do what I want too!

This will be me on Saturday. Having a bunch of friends over for drinks and food. For now I am off to have some sushi, do a little shopping with some birthday money and then a special dinner with my m...

28 mar 12

Jean Paul Gaultier and Diet Coke

There are tons of collaborations with fashion designers and the rest of the consumer world. One of the stranger ones I have seen recently is between Jean Paul Gaultier and Diet Coke. Something you do...

27 mar 12

The Start of Birthday Week.

It is my birthday this Wednesday but I feel that everyone should at least celebrate for a whole week! So this Saturday my man and I got up early and drove to Whistler for a sunshine filled day of ski...

27 mar 12

Red-y or not, here I come!

Vancouvers weather has been all over the map! Rain, snow, sun and wind, sometimes all in the course of one day. Monday was no different and Im sick of it so to combat the grey I wore red! Lots of it!...

23 mar 12

St. Pattys Day

Like I said at Valentines I love small holidays so here is my staff and I on St. Pattys Day at work. Hope you had a happy St. Pattys Day!

20 mar 12

Sicker than a dog...

Sorry I have been out of touch for the last little bit. I have been laid up on my couch sick as can be. My world has been revolving around naps, tea and television. Has anyone else watched "House...

16 mar 12

Snakeskin and Sunshine

Here is what I wore to work on Sunday after my friends wedding the night before. I wish I had gotten a shot of that outfit but I was having too much fun dancing!Shirt: H&MSkirt: Made by meShoes: ...

29 feb 12

Life through my iphone...

Clockwise from top left: Alexis and I at the Canucks Game, My lunch at American Cheesesteak Company, Fin!!, Friends after a night of dancing.Clockwise from top left: Green Apple and Brie sandwic...

28 feb 12

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