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The Details // Photos by Alex

Dress, LOFT

Color Block Scarf, LOFT

Booties, Creekside Fashions

Blush Jacket, Aritzia

Assorted Arm Party, Olive + Piper

Bag, Urban Outfitters / similar

I’m currently in my p.j.’s watching Death Comes To Pemberley and writing this blog post, which is basically the exact opposite of participating in Super Bowl Sunday.  What can I say?  I don’t care for football, I’m not really eating junk food right now (what’s a Super Bowl without 7 layer dip?!), and I’m feeling quite productive.  There’s no use in stopping this creative train once it leaves the station!

So once I got that teaching gig that I mentioned a few posts back, I immediately headed to the nearest LOFT location to find a new teaching appropriate ensemble.  Found this black dress with faux leather detailing on sale, and gorgeous colour block scarf, and now I want YOU to shop as well.  I’m giving away a $100 LOFT Gift Card this week because let’s face it – you totally deserve it!

To Enter:

1. Follow @aliciafashionista on Instagram

2. Then comment below on this post with your insta username and an email address to contact you at.

That’s it!  Contest is on from Sunday, February 1st at 6 p.m PST until Tuesday, February 10th at 6 p.m. PST.  No purchase necessary.  Contest is open worldwide.  Winner will be chosen at random and contacted shortly after.  Good luck xo

P.S. Shoutout to my mom for buying me these amazing boots with zebra printed heels for Christmas.  Isn’t she the BEST?!  I sure think so – thanks, ma!

The Details // Photos by Alex
Black and White Blouse, TOPSHOP (majorly on sale here)
Denim, P L E N + Y / similar
‘Martina’ Pumps, Nine West
Color Block Purse, Le Chateau / similar
Camel Coat, TOP SHOP / similar
Double Pearl Earrings, Le Chateau / similar

I know they always warn us about how long January is, but it really isn’t understandable until you’re right in the middle of it.  We’re one month into winter and I feel like I’ve already mentally skipped spring and am onto summer.  I literally wore shorts yesterday (albeit, with tights) and ‘couldn’t believe’ how cold I was.   Needless to say, I’m sick of this season and my closet that goes with it.  And, it’s only mild weather here!  I honestly don’t know how you East Coasters do it.  I’m headed that way next week and am definitely ill prepared for those frigid temperatures.  I don’t even think that I own a ‘real’ winter coat that could actually keep me warm.  Packing should be real fun.

How do you keep your winter wardrobe interesting without breaking the bank?

The Details // Photos by Jen
Sweater, Dex (old)
Denim, Mavi
Cream Blouse, 8th and Main
Scarf, Forever 21
Glasses, Bailey Nelson
Booties, Miz Mooz

To pass the time before a recent coffee date, I wandered into Bailey Nelson and impulse bought a ginormous pair of prescription glasses.  Some people add a pack of gum to their purchase, I invest in fashionable (AND functional) eyewear.  The purpose behind the purchase was to use up my benefits for last year, but also to congratulate myself on a new gig (I know, I seem to collect jobs like I do frames).  Since the 5th, I’m now teaching a social media course at a local college two days a week.  It has been really challenging in a great way and completely recharging. I know that it’s something that I genuinely enjoy because I now look forward to Monday mornings!  Definitely a sign that you love what you do and I can’t wait to see what the rest of the semester brings.

P.S. How much do you love a glimpse into the contents of my bag in the last photo?  That’s definitely a ton of random papers and a giant Mac power cord… #realtalk

The Details // Photos by Alexandra

Leopard Faux Fur Jacket, Plum

Oversized Blouse, WINNERS

Hat, Forever 21

Black Denim, P L E N + Y

Boots, Ella Shoes

Assorted Bracelets, Olive + Piper

Bag, Phillip Lim for Target

Red Velvet Rouge Gourmand Lipstick, Lise Watier 

There are so many pairs of ‘dinner shoes’ in my closet.  You know the ones.  Those super high heels that you can literally only walk in for 15 minutes, so you only wear them to a restaurant where you sit for most of the evening and curse if anyone suggests continuing on to another location afterward.  No one should have to Cinderella at midnight just because your feet hurt.  It’s 2015!  So yeah, I’m always searching for a shoe with height to it that I can actually wear and move in without looking like a dog walking on ice.  I decided to try a (new to me) store called Ella Shoes on Granville Street while shopping downtown and can already tell that it’s our hidden shoe shopping treasure!  Their selection is really varied in many ways, as it has shoes for a wide range of personal styles, comfort levels, as well as age range. After trying on half the store (they have a very helpful and patient staff), I settled on these Bruna Boots.  An astonishing 4 inches high, but more comfortable than my .5 inch kitten heels.  Height means nothing, it’s all about the comfort when it comes to staying in the same footwear for a full workday!  I’ve already chasséd around the city in these beauties and though I haven’t completed my high heel training to make it to 8+ hours in them, I’m well on my way!

Hope you’re all having an amazing week! xo

The Details //

Striped Sequin Dress, Zumel and Co.

Black Tights, Hue

Black ‘Samba’ Boots, Miz Mooz

Assorted Bracelets, Olive + Piper

Bag, Urban Outfitters

The moment I saw this dress, I was 100% determined to make it mine.  Luckily, it fit and looked okay, otherwise this post would have been a pretty weird one.  It has been my go-to for a little daytime sparkle and I wore it to a family party last weekend.  I mean, it has pockets, so I could basically live in it.

Ugh you guys, I’m kind of freaking out because it’s Christmas Eve and I’ve NEVER been this behind on my shopping.  I am super last minute, it’s just ridiculous.  It’s going to be an embarrassment being that person who’s power shopping tomorrow at 1 pm, scrambling to pick up anything that works.  I hate being that person.  Once the shopping and wrapping is over with though, I’ve got a day and a half of pure Christmas fun as a reward.  Adam and I are doing the usual balancing act that happens on December 25th for most couples, but I am really looking forward to spending time with family and having a little wine-induced relaxation!  Happy Christmas Eve, my darlings xo