Feeling Zooey

A major sourse of style inspiration for me is Zooey Deschanel, I adore her sweet and chic ensembles and I'm on a life long mission to have her bangs!! Zooey does alot of great dresses in an a-line silhouette, fitted on top and nipped in perfectly at the waist, this is a very flattering look for most woman and never goes out of style. I think she really knows how to make retro style look totally modern and fresh! I decided to try out my hot pink tights after seeing this photo of Zooey, I bought them at Payless for $6! For that price I figured if they didn't work than it wouldn't be a huge loss. I never spend a ton on really trendy items, I prefer to invest more in the classics. So I have to say I am loving this look, I feel super girly!! My two-tone open toe heels add a little extra pizazz to the tights too without taking it over the top. And the best news is this is another outfit for under $100! My dress was $24.90 at H&M, tights $6 at Payless and shoes (end of season last year) $44 at Aldo.

Inspired

As I've mentioned before I love to look at my favourite celebrities for style inspiration and Rachel Bilson is definitely in my top ten. This was an outfit she wore a few months ago and when I bought these boots yesterday it reminded of this look... I added a more punchy scarf and my jeans are a brighter red but all the elements are there. Do you look at celebs for style ideas? There are many too early mornings when I just can't come up with an outfit so I'll quickly google a celebrity who's style I love and depending on where I'm going and the season I'll add that to the search as well and let me tell you it really helps a gal out!! On a side note I bought these boots yesterday at the Nine West outlet in Niagara Falls for $28!! Aren't they adorable!?

Spotted!

If you haven't noticed, I have a major affection for animal print... Especially leopard! But not in the Peggy Bundy way, in the chic cool fun way! Lol. This top was a F21 find a few months ago, it was $14.90 and it is a soft sweatshirt material. Totally cute and super comfy, is there a better combo than that?! These are my go to skinny jeans from H&M, at $49.90 the price is right and I love the way they fit my body. I bought 2 pairs and had one hemmed to the ankle and kept these ones full length so I can cuff them. I like this look with either sweet little ballet flats or sexy pumps. Do you do the cuff thing with your denim too?

White Out

I am totally obsessed with coats, all colours, lengths and styles! I'm a smitten kitten!! This white wool coat was a killer buy from Old Navy last winter for 75% off the original $109.50 price!! A white coat is totally chic, although I recommend avoiding any beverage or food consumption when wearing it! unless it's water!! lol... It may not be the most practical coat to own but I would suggest that every gal has one in her closet. Look for end of season sales, right now is the perfect time to find one for a fraction of the regular price. My leopard scarf was $14.90 at H&M and my Nine West red pumps were on sale for $40 at The Bay (another end of season purchase last winter!) Another look for under $100!!

Combat Girl

A recent purchase I just made is this pair of Steve Madden Troopa boots, I ordered them through eBay for $70! They retail here at Town Shoes for $130 so I was quite pleased with that price. I love to look at celebrity style for inspiration and these pics show some really cool outfit options. I will pair mine with my skinnies or tights and a chunky knit sweater or shawl cardigan for a great day look. I also love the look of these tough boots paired with a sweet floral dress or floaty skirt with thick opaque tights... Ooh the options are endless... Now my only dilema is whether to buy them in brown as well!

Poncho Weather

I have been loving this unusually warm weather we've been having lately, it's been almost too warm for a coat so I've been doing the layering thing most days... I bought this poncho from Old Navy for a steal at $15, I also bought it in cream and black (of course!) and it is the perfect layering piece for a day like today. I was heading out to lunch with the hubby and even he commented on how cute my outfit looked, he was also my photographer today!! Notice I am also wearing heels, I'm quite proud of myself. Hope you're all having a wonderful weekend!

Friday Fun!

While browsing smartcanucks.ca (one of my favourite bargain hunting sites!) this morning I came across this great deal from Old Navy!!

@OldNavyCanadaPR is offering an additional 15% off your entire purchase in store and online. Enter the promo code ON15MORE at the checkout to receive your discount orprint off this email to use in store. Valid until January 8, 2012.

Old Navy is also offering up to 50% off select styles online and up to 75% off select styles in store.

Click here to browse the Old Navy Canada website.

I find they ship really quickly and its free when you spend $50 or more!! Look what I bought!! I am so excited to get this shawl cardigan, I will post a pic of me in it s soon as it arrives!! Cardigan is $40, leopard top $18 and booties just $13!! Plus 15% off! woohoo!