My 30x30: Fourtunately, you don't need to be able to add to remix :)

So here are my items! Forgive me, it was late last night when I took the pictures, and when I was numbering them today I realized I had one piece too many... whoops!
So i'm not including the blazer in the 2nd picture... just pretend it's not there :)

1. purple button down - Jacob (2010)
2. plaid button down - Smart Set (2010)
3. studded tee - GT Boutique (2010)
4. lace tee - Suzy Shier (2010)
5. brown tunic - Ebay (2010)
6. green 3/4 tee - Dynamite (2007)
7. gold sweater - Dynamite (2008)
8. pink tee - Joe Fresh (2010)

9. fur trimmed vest - Old Navy (2010)
10. yellow sweater - Zara (2010)
11. green sweater - Urban Behaviour (2010)
12. brown sweater - Jacob (2006)
13. black sweater - BCBGeneration (2009)

14. green sweater dress - Charlotte Russe (2009)
15. gray jersey dress - Ricki's (2007)
16. floral dress - Smart Set (2010)

17. black skinnies - Gap (2010)
18. skinny jeans - Smart Set (2010)
19. black trousers - Gap (2010)
20. high waisted jeans - Dynamite (2008)

21. full skirt - BCBG (2009)
22. army-esque skirt - Dynamite (2010)
23. wool plaid skirt - Etsy (2010)
24. gray tulip skirt - Dynamite (2010)

25. white boots - Franco Sarto (2009)
26. biker boots - Browns (thrifted 2008)
27. ankle boots - Spring (2010)
28. plaid heels - Madden Girl (2008)
29. wedges - Aldo (2010)
30. brown boots - Sirens (2010)

I've been creeping on everyone's 30x30's today and I'm so excited for this round to start! Over 300 remixers and growing! (I didn't make here list, I guess I emailed in too late! But that won't stop me!)

I'm not very good at coming up with these.

The weekends go by way too fast in my opinion... too many things planned, and not enough time to accomplish it all!
I'm hoping to make it to the Wine & Food Show tomorrow (bf is a huge foodie, so we're hoping to try some fab new wines and nab a little bit of cooking inspiration!) and I started a little bit of Christmas shopping today before heading to my Aunt's for her birthday this evening.
Why does Christmas shopping for others always end up into a shopping trip for myself? I did pretty well though! I scored an anorak/military surplus style winter coat for $45 from Old Navy, and a super cute fur-trimmed vest for $35, both way under my budgeted amounts of $75 and $50, respectively. Lets pause while I give myself a pat on the back :)
Now I'm entering a 30 day shopping ban while I take part in the Fall edition of Kendi's 30 for 30! Anyone else joining in?

faux fur coat - H&M (2008)
l/s tee - Esprit (2010)
wool skirt - this seller on etsy (2010)

btw... how do you all come up with post titles? I always sit there for a good 5-10 minutes (no joke) trying to figure one out and then eventually just give up and write whatever. I am definitely not a right brained individual.... thats the creative one, right?

Ottawa Fashion Week Review

Unfortunately my pictures from the first half of Ottawa Fashion Week are non-existent. For some reason I decided to NOT bring my Rebel, and opted for the good ol' point and shoot... yes, not a good idea. Motion pictures turn out blurry... and models are moving, duh. But I thought I would share with you my favorites anyways; a special thanks to Pop Champagne for allowing me to share the beauty with you.

Andrew Majtenyi was elegant and subdued. His silhouettes were incredibly feminine yet delicate, and his color palette was fairly neutral with subtle pops of brightness in floral patterns. Every piece was wearable and effortlessly chic, and the designer's ensemble was equally fabulous - a royal purple shirt and black and white oxfords.

Rachel Sin was incredible. Her dresses were to die for. My favorites were by far the fitted pieces which were unbelievably sexy, but not over the top. A black sheath with a contrasting zipper and geometrical cut outs on the back was the piece I coveted the most; incredibly wearable for any occasion. Coincidentally, the designer herself showed up in that piece the following night.

On Day 3 the standouts were Stacey Bafi-Yeboa, designer of Kania Couture, who blew me away completely with her bold colour choices. Her pieces are completely eco-conscious, made from bamboo jersey, and look SO comfortable, even the dresses you could see yourself dancing into the wee hours of the morning in. Her overall look was super-easy rocker chic, and her styling was impeccable. And who could resist her charms when she danced down the runway at the end of her show? Amazing.

Adrian Wu... a talent beyond his mere 20 years. The complex drapes, gathers, and avant garde styling and silhouettes makes you believe that he's been in the business for years. It reminded me of a couture show one would see in Paris or Milan, without a doubt. While the color palette was fairly basic in blacks, whites and greys, you could still notice the impeccable craftsmanship and hours of work it must have taken to achieve such looks. He is definitely one Canadian talent to watch in the years to come.

And finally, Jessica Biffi, Project Runway Canada Season 2 runner-up, closed the weekend with what I'd like to dub her nautical-rocker motif. The mix of stripes and colors was amazing, and pleating details and shiny hardware had me literally foaming at the mouth. Everything was so incredibly well constructed, you could see why she made it so far on Project Runway, and why her popularity exceeds that of the two winners of the series.

A shout out goes to my lovely fellow Ottawa Bloggers - Marilou, you are incredibly amazing, and a million thank yous for allowing me to join you in the front row, I felt like a socialite :) & Julie, you are incredibly cute in person! Thanks so much for the photo op! I hope it doesn't take another runway show before I get to see you wonderful ladies again :)

Interested?

Below we have the lovely Pay It Forward Tulle Dress that has been styled previously by myself, Megan of Daily Waifu Snapshot & Keely of What I Wear in a Little Town.

It is long over due to be passed on to the next deserving fashionista.
The dress is marked as a small (I have a 36" bust and 27" waist). If you would be interested in receiving this dress next, leave me a comment or send me an email and I will happily send it your way :)

Weekly Money Check-Up: Oct. 25th- Oct. 31st

Ottawa Fashion Week was absolutely AMAZING! Please be patient with me while I sort through a MASSIVE amount of photos! I'll be back with an official post on that soon! 'Til then it's time for another
Weekly Money Check-Up!

1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on tickets to Ottawa Fashion Week for J and I! Money well spent :) ($90)

2. Today I feel anxious towards money. I just got my MC bill from October... ouch man. But my pretty camera IS on there :)

3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was bake a cake for my mother & grandparents' return from Italy. Welcome Back!

4. I will consider this week a success if I pay off half that huge balance with my upcoming paycheque.

5. If I could grow one thing, it would be a mini herb garden. I'm so used to fresh spices thanks to my wonderful Nonna, that I'll need my own when we move in February. I have black thumbs though... so I definitely don't see that happening!

Weekly Money Check-Up is a weekly feature courtesy of My Pretty Pennies.
Image via Marie Claire Magazine.