Thanksgiving indeed!

This weekend was Thanskgiving (here in Canada) and we took time to give thanks for all the good stuff by eating, relaxing, eating, spending time with family and eating some more. Three guesses as to who has a diet and cleanse in her immediate future...

But it's all good because a weekend filled with turkey, wine and good times is always worth it.

{Fall decor...wherever possible!} 

{Brother and dad -dinner at the parents}

{younger brother was a "turkey assassin" with all the wrong moves}

{older brother's best "Blue Steel" for the camera}

{Mom trying to get us to "eat more!"...as always}

{relaxing post dinner with the football game and more drinks}

Happy Thanksgiving long weekend to all my fellow Canadians...we have so much to be greatful for!

"Can't Have" List For Fall...

Let's keep this brief and to the point...here's the stuff I want right now but am holding back on. Mama's saving her pennies for bigger things that include two fabulous vacations in 2012 celebrating 2 super-big-deal occasions (my birthday and anniversary).  So I'll still share the items I'm coveting though I doubt I'll be dropping any dough-ray-me on them anytime soon...sigh.

{Tory Birch Aaden Riding Boot- I'm nuts about tall riding boots}

{Classic Chanel 2.55 flap bag.

Love. this. bag.} 

{Tory Burch Glazed Leather Logo Clutch- classic and goes with everything}



{Halston Heritage "Studio 54" dress. Looks way cuter in person, sparkly and perfect for going out}


Not spending money is the opposite of fun but what's more worth while, a trip to New York or a Chanel bag?

BCBG lovin'...

So we knew that the colder fall weather would show up around these parts (Calgary) eventually. We've been spoiled by amazing summer-like temps this September but all good things must come to an end.  Our winters are crazy long here and I savoured every last minute of sunshine while I could butttt since the temperature is dropping I'm finally in the fall shopping mood. The only good thing about cold weather is fabulous fall clothes.

 I was in BCBG the other day and fell in love with just about everything....

Leopard print, bandage skirts, cognac colour riding boots and leather coats with sheepskin lining -these are all classic, wearable pieces and you can't go wrong with.

I'll never get tired of leopard...in fact there's no such thing as too much leopard.  Disagree if you want but you're wrong.

It seems like there aren't major changes in the trends for fall/winter this year...which is fine by me cuz I'm loving the status quo...

What are your fall wardrobe staples? 

Pass fall, go directly to winter

H&M was hit up this weekend and I couldn't not get these jackets, such great deals!  Mainly because it's full on autumn here. No, actually it's more like winter (almost.) I won't drone on about how we've had the worst year of weather in the history of weather. Ok I will....we managed to squeak out only 3 1/2 months without snow. THAT IS ALL. Yes, we've already had snow. The gods of weather must think it's only fair since we live in a place with a strong economy and seriously low unemployment (compared to pretty much the rest of the world.) That's the universe just keeping things even steven. Am I right?

 And so obvs I've had to pull out my boots, gloves and fall jackets. And I've added these cuties to the closet. Yes, more black...but you can't go wrong with black right?

 {fitted long jacket $69.99- H&M}

{cropped leather jacket $39.99- H&M}

 

Don't wanna be a Wookie...

I finally (after much searching around town), found myself an amazing faux-fur vest.  However after victoriously claiming my pelt prize when I returned home I started feeling like I might kinda look a little more prehistoric than I had originally planned. Maybe Wooly Mammoth isn't the look I'm going for?  

Whatevs....the vest was only $39.99 (from Winners) and way cheaper then the Michael Kors one I had my eyeballs on.   

And so what if I resemble Chewbacca's love child...right??

Furry and

FALLing in love with these

Since I've just returned from 5 weeks of serious summer sun in Greece (thank GOD since our summer here has sucked completely), I can safely say that I am ready for fall's not-so-new styles. I do love summer dresses, tops and skirts but winter clothes most definitely have my heart. While I cover-up my hard earned tan with long sleeves and and jeans allow me to break down Mama's fall "trend" wish list....just another blogger with another list but here we go...

Military Chic

I'm loving this look right now. So glad it's carried over from last winter. I adore the cargo skinny's  but have a strong feeling they're gonna be hard to pull off! Mama's number one rule tho is NO CAMO. I absolutely abhor camouflage on women (and children).

Faux fur vests

So luxe...I am in LURVE with these Michael Kors vests right now....

Booties and ankle boots

Perfect with skinny jeans

Leather Leggings

It's no secret that Mama adores leggings...these are perfect with a thick cable sweater, long flowy belted blouses and layered jackets

{Note, I cannot STAND Olivia Palermo but I do enjoy her style...}

Anything Leopard

Can you say roarrrrr!  Love love love animal prints. Obviously a classic that's not going away anytime soon

Leather jackets

Perfect for fall with skirts, trousers and of course, skinny jeans

I finally picked up a full sized mirror for our spare bedroom. Commence the fashion self pics!

Leather legging love (wish my legs were as skinny as bitchy Olivia Palermo's)

Jacket- H&M,  Blouse- Jacob, Cargo skinny jeans-Joe Fresh, Booties- Shoe Company, Earrings- Forever 21

Last night was Husband and Mama`s anniversary. Of course the Champagne was poppin'.  I was mighty excited to have dinner out at a restaurant that did NOT serve chicken fingers or provide crayons in a cup when you`re seated...

{8 years of marital "bliss".  Honestly we're the same height...I wore flats for our wedding}