fashion – Page 6 – Ruffles and Rubies

SPANX Faux Leather Leggings

October 22, 2017November 23, 2017 by mandimlee, posted in fashion

SPANX faux leather leggings

Okay so these leggings are a dream. I still love my Aritzia leggings but these are winning right now because they are so great postpartum. They are a little higher waisted than the Aritzia leggings and the compression is great – as one would expect from SPANX. They are a little pricey but worth it. I picked mine up at Nordstrom on sale in the summer for $78. Right now you can get them full price at The Bay for $108 and given the magic these leggings can do for your mid section I think its totally worth the investment.

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Five of My Fav Ankle Boots for Fall

October 18, 2017November 23, 2017 by mandimlee, posted in fashion

Sure sweaters are nice but for me its all about the ankle boot. They are absolutely my favourite thing about fall, besides the mini chocolate bars meant for Halloween. They really start selling those boxes of mini chocolates way too early At our house we must go through 3 boxes before we even get to Halloween. No self control. I guess self control is also an issue when it comes to shoe shopping for me. I can’t pass up a deal.

That said, I have rounded up my top five favourite ankle boots for Fall, all of which are on sale. Most of them well under $100. And I included a couple options for toddlers as well – they are just so cute I can’t resist.

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It’s All About The Details

January 15, 2017November 23, 2017 by mandimlee, posted in fashion

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The waistband detail on these pants is amazing. When I first saw these I almost didn’t pick them up because I assumed they wouldn’t suit my shape (I have never had the flattest tummy so I am always looking for ways to disguise it). You wouldn’t think the extra bulk around the waist would be flattering but it is. The asymmetric waistband is really high and the extra fabric on the waistband helps hide any extra little ‘bits’. The over-sized sweater helps with that too.

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DIY “Bow” Ring

January 11, 2017November 23, 2017 by mandimlee, posted in fashion

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The other day I was inspired by my daughter’s hair bow. One of the many bows that I keep trying to clip into her hair, only to have them ripped out seconds later. Its a battle. Sure they look cute and all but her hair is really starting to get unruly.

Anyways, her loss is my gain. Check out my new rings. I started with the bigger black bow but then made a few more smaller ones. Below is a brief tutorial on how to make one yourself. Its really pretty simple.

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1 Jacket 3 Looks

January 8, 2017November 23, 2017 by mandimlee, posted in fashion

jacket-dress-1 Yep, more Zara. This jacket is so versatile and to prove it I am showing you 3 completely different looks – starring this jacket. Unfortunately this jacket is sold out but I found a similar one from TopShop (only $85). Actually, I think I like the TopShop one more than this, c’est la vie.

SHOP ♥ Similar Jacket from TopShop ♥

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“Bow”tiful

January 4, 2017November 23, 2017 by mandimlee, posted in fashion

If you have kids, you likely know this is a Wiggles reference. We watch Wiggles almost every day with Ruby, so I couldn’t help myself.

I am going to show you three ways to be “bow”tiful – aka accessorize with a simple ribbon. It’s a really simple way to make an item in your closet feel fresh again.

ONE: Use a ribbon to tie a small bow around a blouse. Here I am wearing a collarless blouse but it looks great on a collared blouse too. I like to use a long ribbon so the ends flow pretty long. You can also try it with a more narrow ribbon for a more understated look. bow-2 bow-2b

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A Little Yellow Goes A Long Way

December 28, 2016December 31, 2016 by mandimlee, posted in fashion

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I tend to wear alot of neutrals, mostly shades of grey. And I know I am not alone. Don’t get me wrong I love colour but its just not as easy as grabbing your go to basics. But when I do wear colour I feel fantastic, especially when its a sunny yellow. I found this jacket a few years ago at Club Monaco and its been a wardrobe stable. I love how this jacket makes me feel when I wear it – happy!

I know canary yellow isn’t your typical winter shade, but I can’t think of a better way to brighten up a dreary Canadian winter day. I found this works best with a monochromatic look. I paired it with an embellished knit but a simple grey tee would look great too.

So if you are feeling a little blah, try a pop of yellow. A little yellow goes a long way.

SHOP ♥ The jacket is a few years old, but here is a link to a cute yellow sweater: Forever21 ♥ Grey booties: The Bay ♥

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Pretty in Pink

December 16, 2016December 31, 2016 by mandimlee, posted in fashion

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Typically pink is not a go to colour for me when it comes to my wardrobe. But when I saw this coat at Zara I knew I had to have it. It probably didn’t hurt that it was on clearance for only $69. I love the floaty shape (it’s perfect for layers), the length and the soft salmon shade of pink.

Usually with a bold piece like this, I keep the rest of my look fairly neutral and monochromatic. I stuck with grey in this case. I also loved the way the pink looked with thus red scarf. Not only are pink and red a little unexpected as a colour combo but I found that the red somehow toned down the pink a little.

Oh and meet Molly. She is the snuggliest, softest bestie a girl could ask for.

The coat at Zara is sold out. But I have listed a similar style below.

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