Outfit details
Sequin top - Banana Republic
Black cardigan - H&M
Martin trousers - Banana Republic
Purple leather purse - Osprey London, Gift from Pearl
Grey pea coat - United Colors of Benetton
Men's watch - Longines, Gift from J
What and Where
I've been in my dark and lonely hours for so many days now but today, it's time to dust off the pretty little sequins off my top, put on a brave semi-powdered face and I'm back with a vengeance! Okay, as much as I'd like to say it is the sheer force of my will that gives me this sudden surge of courage, I can't. A lot of credit goes to you my dear friends, who I really have to honestly say, have been quite supportive and amazing in leaving me encouraging comments which, pathetic as it sounds, I read over and over again to get me through the day! Thank you, to each and everyone of you.
Believe me when I say this, I didn't think I would have posted such a sad note (Reflections) in this blog and even more so, to be in that kind of (depressing) situation to begin with. But as my dear friend, the epitome of confidence herself, Jodi puts it:
"No you don't sound depressed, you sound HUMAN and that's what so great about you is that you share your humanity on your blog, not just trying to be all fancy and perfect. You are real. Thanks for being that. That's what makes the difference in the world!!! You are awesome!!"
On that same rose-coloured note, I was awarded the 'Stylish Blogger Award' by Ashley, the casual cool chic behind Lions Lace Lattes! If you still haven't, go and say hi (and tell her thank you from me!) and you'll see why she's one of my daily reads (click here to read my last feature on her). She's pretty, she's charming and she's got that raw talent in looking so adorable in fur and pompom hat in the midst of the freezing climate that is Canada!
I know part of the protocol is to tell you 7 things about myself but I think you already know I'm way to giddy for that right now! I love awards and more so, I love presenting them to those truly deserving and so, without further ado, see my 13 (magic number in honour of my dear sister!) most stylish (in more sense than one!) list below:
Jodi of Day 2 Day Wear
Ashelle of Pink Beautiful Love
Angie of Everyone Loves Lipstick
Roxy of My Cup of Te
Jude of Food and Life
Marcela of Times Like Mine
Angga of Reserverade - Fashion
Elaine of Curls and Pearls
My lawyer friend of Shybiker
Emily of Tinfoils Tiaras
Mae Lu of Thereafterish
and
Davida of Davida Ocran Photography
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60 comments:
ohhhh you are too kind!! ME LOVES YOU mwah xoxo for many reasons!!! look out in March when I get to Ottawa!! yabba dabba dooo....
LOVE these pics today.. the blue rocks and your outfit it tres hot!! lookin sassy LADY!!!
What am I supposed to do? Answer some more questions about myself or something.. oh boy.. people are soon going to know ALL the evils of Jodi.. ohhhh thats not good!! LOL
xoxo J
Oh my goodness, you look aMAYzing woman! I love these equally amazing photos (these might be my favorite series yet) and the gorgeous bling on display...I have a soft spot for beautiful jewelry and these are obsession-worthy :) Aww, thank you sooo much for the sweet award passing-on, I am nowhere even in the league of you or these amazing folks, but so sweet of you to think of me!
So happy to see you're feeling a bit better - I'm so inspired to face down this week with a strong face now! Thank you, dear! xoxo
I have GOT to stop eating chocolate right before reading your blog, because then I feel shamed because of how FANTASTIC you look!
I'm sorry I'm so behind so I didn't even have a chance to read your Reflections post until you linked to it in this one.
Work stinks when it makes us unhappy. I'm so sorry. Don't you wish you could just blog full time instead? Maybe one day you can! You're good enough to do it!
Hope you're feeling lots better this week!
So happy that you are feeling a bit better, sweetie...I adore that long necklace...Wow its beautiful:)
Btw: congrats on your award, darling and wish you an amazing afternoon
Muah
you look stunning in this beautiful sequin top!! i hope you feel better and know that we are always here for you and want to help you in any way we can. congratulations on this award!
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I really love these photos -- the sequin top looks great on you, and those closeup photos of your accessories look fabulous. I hope things have gotten better in the last week for you!
Have you gotten a chance to pick up your package yet? :)
Congratulations on the award, you deserve it. I love your watch, and admire whenever I see you wearing it. Oh, and I love jewelry...the earrings, the necklace, everything! I'm glad you're feeling better. The first, but hardest step is getting up, isn't it? I hope each day gets easier and easier.
Congrats on the award and you of course look stunning. How do you do it little lady?
Wow thank you so much for thinking of me :) You are such a sweetheart- I must say that the honesty you portray on your blog helped with my post today! I am so excited to meet you and everyone on Thurs (my outfit has been chosen for weeks now!) Stay beautiful and you deserve that award!
xo Emily
P.S. Are you in some sort of tropical paradise in these pictures? Surely it can't be the frozen wonderland of Ottawa!
Yay! Congratulations! I can't think of anyone who deserves this award more 'cause lady, you are definitely stylin'!
Call Me Ishmael
Congrats on the blog award. Well deserved!
Congrats on your award! Love your sequin top!
Oh the details of this!! Remember, you WILL get through it.
Congrats on your award ML and thank you for passing it on - and I'm so sorry I missed your "Reflections" post :( I would've sent you a little message.
You look absolutely beautiful - you should model for BR petites - everything looks so fabulous on you!
Congrats on the award! BR clothes look great on you!! I work at BR PT, while working FT and you bring life to the clothes. The sequin top looks amazing on you! I have the same silver and blue-stoned ring, and I love it..looks expensive.
Can't wait to check out all your picks!! Thank you again for all you kind words.
This outfit is gorgeous! Loving your sequinned shirt!
PS. Glad you are starting to feel better.
all of your accessories here are so great. And i love your friends comment about how you sound human - that is so true!!
As beautiful as this outfit is, what's even more beautiful is the person wearing it. I admire your candor and grace.
At times, life overwhelms us. Some people hide that; some reveal it. Being vulnerable leads to strength; confronting our troubles is the best way to overcome them. I admired your Reflections post.
Thank you for the award! That's so sweet of you. I appreciate your friendship.
You look FAB Hunnie!! Stylish Blogger indeed:)
Love your top.....and of course, all the gorgeous jewelry!! I missed you!!
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You look gorge in the sequin top, I like how the sequins are smaller so it doesn't look overwhelming and it's (somewhat) subtle! The necklace that you're holding in your hands is so classy.
RE: the cape in my post, I actually picked it up at a random shop in a local mall that carries items from China... I swear it was the 1 nice piece in the entire store haha. I got lucky I guess! it's not entirely warm because of the lack of sleeves obviously but the body itself is wool. Anyway, if you are interested in it I think I saw a few on yesstyle that are almost identical (search cape in the search box)
Have a lovely day girl!
Jen
Congrats on the award! Love the sequinned top! Great post!
I'd love it if you'd check out my blog!
http://haveyoueverfalleninlove.blogspot.com/
love the ring/leaf pic and your dark sequin top...i´m so into dark blue shades right now :) and thanks for stopping by at my blog and congratulations on the award!
xoxo
Ayu
http://scented-powder.blogspot.com/
Can I steal this outfit!? haha :D :D
http://aclosetfashionista.blogspot.com/
What a beautiful blog you have, and congratulations on the Stylish Blogger Award! Well-deserved!
AAAwwww..thanks so much for the award, I hope you feel alot better from that last post that you did, you know that we always support you no matter what, that is what this community does. Everyone goes on their hard time but know it all, it all will be done when you realize that life must go on
<3
http://reserveradefashion.blogspot.com
P.S: I was laughing so hard on your comment in my blog
goodness that bag is to die for!
Congrats on the Award. You look great like always.
Also I loved the comment you left me the other day. It put a smile on my face.
http://amyfashionblog52.blogspot.com/
Hmmm, I must have missed that post... how unlike me. But I'm VERY glad you're feeling better! We all go through our funks, that's for sure. All we can do is lean on those we care for most and hope they lift us up.
That's one of my favorite things about the blogging community - the support. Everyone is so genuinely helpful, its amazing.
COngrats to all the lovely ladies (and gentlemen!) receiving this award :)
I agree with your friend! You are real and I think people appreciate that when they read your page :)
Loving the sparkles lovely! Congrats on your award too, well deserved!
Thanks for your comment... I hope you're feeling better! I think everyone is going through blogger burnout or one kind of burnout or another at the moment! Roll on New Year!
x.o.x.o
love the necklace! and congratulations :)
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Aaw congratulations! It's always fab to get some lovely feedback for a blog which takes so much attention to keep up with:) Well done! jazzy ♥
I adore how creative you are with your photography! Please do hang in there and for sure, you'll surmount what's bothering you.
Blessings! <3
Congratulations with the award! The outfit is sleek and the accessories are glam! :)
Aaaand, yes yes! Money for Christmas! :D
Thank you for your comment in Spanish. You are so sweeet. Love your blog, do come back soon.
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I seriously loove your oversized watch!! Been wanting one forever.
BTW...I answered your question on my blog but in case you didn't see it, I'm Korean but I grew up in the Philippines (from age 3-18). :)
Love your blog! I am now a follower. Thanks for the visit and comments on my blog.
xo
The Cheeky Cafe
awww just keep ur head up and your eyes ahead! Nice outfit by the way! welcome back! =)
Congrats on your award! You truly look stylish in that outfit. i also love the photo tint, very nice. XOXO
Deep breaths, (try to) keep smiling through the rough patches and if all else fails, don more sequins because you look sweet as a button in it. :)
Loving your sequins, congrats on the award! Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting on my blog, come back any time!
I really like these photos. The sequined tank is lovely!
Thank you my darling ML! you are the best! you are one of the most amazing people I know! my blog features other people because of my photography so I'm never able to showcase any "stylish" photos of myself..thanks for this hun!! Can't wait to catch up with you soon.
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xoxoxox
I'm happy to hear you are feeling better :) There's a lot of people who
care for you. I think most of the credit needs to go to you for pulling yourself out of the dark place. You're the strong one.
Congrats on the award! You deserve it! You are such a beautiful person inside & out. Thanks for the shout out :) it's an honor to be on your list of stylist bloggers. I can't wait for dinner tomorrow. XO
Love it! Picture #2 is hot, on fireee girl! No worries girl! Hope all is well!!!! xoxx
Yay! Congrats on getting the award! And no worries about not having 7 things...gorgeous sequined top and necklaces btw!
http://red-soledfashionista.blogspot.com/
congratulations on the blog award! and thanks for leaving a comment on my blog!
amazing watch
congrats on the blogger award :)
LOVE the sequins. I'm a sucker for sequins and that bag is to die for!!
You always look so polished and put together!
You look fabulous! LOVE the sequins top and that ring!
Awwww, ML, Much love to my fellow ML initialed Pinay sista! Thank you! <3333
I will have to do a write up soon! Hopefully for the weekend.
Love ya.
May more bright, sequin-y days be ahead for you!
XX.
Mae Lu, @ thereafterish.
YAY!!!!!! First off you totally deserved this award bc you the bomb dot com!!!!!
Second, thank you SOOOOOOOO MUCH LADY!!! This means so much!!!!!
Esp coming from you!!!
XX
Marilou-these are great pictures! I love how you showcased the top and all the jewels! And congrats on your award. Ok I need to go read reflections now. I think I missed that post!
You look so amazing in these photos! I love the color of the top and just the detail of every single photo. Congrats on the blogger award! I totally read my comments over and over again too! Something about blogging is just so peaceful and cathartic :)
http://pancakestacker.blogspot.com
Congrats on your award, doll!
♥ V
http://www.gritandglamour.com
twitter: @gritandglamour
Congrats on the award this outfit is super sexy! Love the pictures and how each item is showcased. Very stylish!
aww Hi love! Congrats on the award and so sorry for the delayed reply- it does not reflect my excitement!!! I just got back from my trip to the west coast and am finally catching up on the blog site! I'm so flattered to have been included!! You are too sweet =D
Totally coveting your sequin top!
I love that toooppp!!!!! You look great!
Your outfit is too cute! I love the sparkle and the necklace is fabulous! And these are great pictures too! Congratulations on the award!! :)
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