Faux Leather Pants for the Office

Ladies faux leather everything is in this season.  Pants, skirts, blazers, jackets, dresses, etc.  It's everywhere and although I love me some black, because it goes with everything, I am really drawn to the chocolate brown shades this season.  I wasn't going to go out and buy the pants because I already have a pair of skinny faux leather pants, see here, but since my oldest purchased these, I thought I'd give them a try and now I  haven't given them exactly back. LOL!  Eventually she'll come looking for them but for now they are safely tucked into the drawer of my dresser.  

She styles them with cute crop tops and AirForce Ones, and I styled them for a day of meetings out of the school and teaching in the afternoon. I love the relaxed fit, as opposed to the skinny/legging look, and also the high waist.  I will not be jumping on the low rise trend this time around, thank you.  Another favorite addition to my closet this past year has been relaxed fit button ups.  They are easy to wear all year long, casual or dressed up.  I now have a white one, see here, this off white almost subtle tie dye print, and a soft blue linen one.  To style this office look I stuck with low heeled pumps, a simple watch, initial style necklace and studs.  For a pop of color I went with Maybelline lipstick, and it's cool around here, so a trusted wool coat is a must.  This is likely the last time you'll see fall pictures here for a long time because we got our first snowfall and it's likely here to stay.  Bye bye fall, hello winter for the next 5 solid months, maybe 6.  

Are you digging the faux leather trend?  What pieces have you added this fall to your wardrobe?

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Faux Leather Pants:  Garage Clothing (only black left); Shein (similar)

Button Down:  RW & Co (similar)

Maybelline Red for Me Lipstick

Aritzia Cocoon Coat

Red Pants for Valentines Day, or Any Other Day

Is it really a Valentine's Day outfit?!?  Not really.  I'd wear it ANY day of the week.  These cropped  red pants have been on repeat since last spring when I picked them up on a "sisters weekend" trip up to Edmonton, AB.   I love the way I styled them with my polka dot top in the spring, see here, but I am also digging this winter outfit with a simple black turtleneck and some booties.  I love how a black turtleneck comes off polished, strong and sophisticated.  It also helps create  very definitive lines and curves.  It took me a while to find the right turtleneck last winter but once I did, I instantly knew it.

Anyway, we are very low key for Valentines day.  No presents.  No special plans.  Not even  cards honesty.  We just never really got into it as a couple.  Sure when we were in high school, we bought the cheap heart shaped boxes of chocolates and a card, but we don't even make an effort anymore.  This is not to be confused with not caring or not putting each other first.  We do.  But I think we do these things throughout the year that V-Day just isn't really a big deal to us.  We  used to schedule a  date nights every month or month an a half,  but now that the girls are so much more independent we actually spend a lot more quality time just doing stuff like skiing together, going for walks, going shopping, walking around our city, etc.  That all being said, my perfect date night is going for dinner or a walk in our city, and then winding up at home with a good bottle of wine and delicious chocolates from a specialty chocolate store such as Purdys.  Also last year we were in Mexico and I loved getting all dressed up for to celebrate the holiday, see here.  In fact that was my  favorite Valentines Day  outfit and date ever 💗.

This year we'll drive up to the lake for an extra long weekend as a family.  We might visit with the neighbors, enjoy outdoor activities, play some games, but Logan and I will likely end our evenings together exactly like this, having a glass of wine together.  It's perfect to me.
So what are your Valentine's Day plans?

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Zara Red Pants

Black Turtleneck (similar @ Zara)

Wool Coat ( similar @ Aritzia)