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Sunday, 6 November 2022

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

Sunday, 26 September 2021

Corn Maze Days

To kick off fall we ventured to a nearby town to their corn maze. We've been going for years and years, see picture below. It's become one of our favorite fall family traditions and although the kids are less enthused they never fight going and always enjoy it. What I am finding now as a mom of a tween and teen is that they also kind of like to cling to a few family traditions and rituals even though they are growing their independence and separating from their childhood. I hope to one day be able to witness them becoming parents and carrying on some of these little traditions into their own families.

The Rosthern Youth Corn Maze is our favorite by far because it grows with the family. There is endless stuff to do, including two corn mazes, children's and an adult one, a bouncy area, wall climbing, a pumpkin patch area for pictures and to buy pumpkins, various games and activities, a wagon & train ride, food and drinks, and our favorite a petting zoo. It's a great way to support a local organization and enjoy a full afternoon of fun. We grown to enjoy and indulge in their mini-donuts and either a warm coffee/hot chocolate or this year slushies because it was so warm.

I wore this totally casual button up. I am actually loving button up shirt this year and I've add a couple to my closet. This one was purchased at Belong Lifestyle here in town but guess what?!? They ship all over Canada and even have a location in the states Belong Lifestyle USA. The ladies focus on celebrating and empowering women of all shapes and sizes. I absolutely love their inclusivity and their dedication to uplifting women. I decided to give it a little twist by tying a knot in the front and adding my floppy hat for the afternoon. It wasn't too breezy so my hat actually stayed put, which is one of the main reasons I don't wear it as often as I should. I actually really want to add a felt fedora hat in tan for fall 2021 and I think I am going to order it from Ten Tree, see link below.