Florals for Fall

Jacket: c/o Eliza J | Shirt: H&M {similar here and here} | Pants: Ann Taylor | Shoes: Manolo Blahnik {similar} | Sunglasses: Quay | Bag: Chanel {Designer Dupe}
Nothing gets me like a pair of embellished floral pants. I love that this specific pair is a darker print that pairs well with the season’s favs: blush and grey tones. I played up the blues in this particular outfit with these satin-toned pumps and wool coat (a fav of mine from 2015). 

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Tales from a Type A Girl

Ever get those Home Alone vibes where you’re sitting on a plane and racking your brain trying to figure out what you forgot to do before you left on that vacation? That is totally me! Ask anyone who’s travelled with me and they’ll probably recount a time I was convinced I lost my passport/Nexus pass/luggage/wallet/car key or any other crucial element to travelling. 
Needless to say, with plenty on the mind, I tend to get a bit absent minded from time to time. Sure, I try to be super organized and rely on dates in my phone or handwritten notes in my agenda but there’s always a few times a month that seems to fail me. 
I’m also the girl who has remembered at 2AM I had to pay the credit card bill by the next business day and leaped down two flights of stairs in a flurry, fearful I’d miss the deadline. (Type A- what can I say?).  If I don’t receive a few – scratch that – several reminders, I’ll completely forget these days. When we switched to becoming American Express Cardmembers, we downloaded the Amex App out of curiosity. I can’t tell you the sigh of relief I had when I noticed that weekly reminders were sent with my card’s activity, account balance and upcoming due date. 

I also have the ability to track my balance, pay bills and manage my accounts which means that voice in the back of my head wondering if I forgot something – can worry about less important issues like recounting the number of nude heels I brought with me on my trip and did I really need all of them?… YES! 
One thing I didn’t know I needed in my life until I had it was mobile payments. I simply upload my Amex Card to my mobile wallet and voila! The cute boots I’d been dreaming about were all mine with just a tap of my phone. My phone is practically attached to my hand so making payments is a breeze and now I don’t have to worry about carrying around a wallet.


Sure the app is great, the reminders are helpful and the Card’s on-the-go services make managing our money a breeze. But my favourite part of all is the points. Whether it’s your weekly groceries or gas, those mundane items you’re always putting on the card add up quite quickly. Use Points for Purchases with Amex lets you use your points how you wish. Yep, you read that right. So if it’s a trip to Hawaii, a new wear-to-work wardrobe or that Gucci handbag you just need for fall – you can choose to use your points how you see fit. And the best part? You can do it all from the Amex App. 
The freedom factor of this Card is what personally sold Adam and me. We hated always having to use points for a random piece of technology we didn’t need. Amex offers the kind of freedom you deserve – it is your hard earned and spent money after all. 
So spare yourself that super embarrassing panic mode flurry before your next flight and get your life a little more organized with an American Express Card. 
Thanks for Amex for sponsoring this post. The views and opinions are my own

Perfectly Plaid

Blazer: J. Crew {also here} | Shirt: J. Crew {also here} | Jeans: AG {Also loving these for $120}  | Bag: Gucci {Designer Dupe} | Shoes: Zara {similar} | Sunglasses: Karen Walker | Necklace: c/o Julie Vos

Inspired by…

Coat: J. Crew {old, Super similar here} | Dress: c/o Eliza J Also LOVING this and this | Shirt: Zara {old, similar} | Sunglasses: Karen Walker | Bag: YSL {Designer Dupe} | Shoes: c/o Marc Fisher | Lips: Smashbox in Blast off | Headband: Old, similar
Add a peter pan collar blouse, bow headband and pink accessories to any outfit and you know there’s some serious channeling of Blair Waldorf ;) Loving everything about this sweet outfit for fall/winter!
 

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Basics

Hat: Old, similar | Sunglasses: Karen Walker | Cardigan: Old, similar | Tshirt: Aritzia {similar} | Jeans: AG {Dupe for $88}| Booties: c/o Marc Fisher {40% off!} | Scarf: Burberry | Necklace: c/o Julie Vos | Watch: MK | Bag: Prada {Designer Dupe} 
Sharing my take on a fall #ootd basic: oversized cardi, white tee and jeans :) Hope everyone had a great weekend! 
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Airport Essentials for the Busy Girl

With over 20 flights in my passport for this year alone, I think I’m finally getting to a point where I can comfortably pack a travel suitcase for fear of arriving at my destination and blurting out the usual “Ugh I forgot my…”. Sure, it’s only taken me 30 years of travelling to get this down pat but hey – a girl can be forgetful! 

Whether it’s a trip to the airport or a weekend getaway, top of my list has to be the eos Organic Smooth Sphere Lip Balms. If the up, up, and away on a plane doesn’t cause my lips to chap, it’s the change of scenery which can often cause my lips to crack and crumble leaving them worse for wear. With 100% natural ingredients and loaded with vitamin E, eos is like a mini pick-me-up for my lips!

I’ve typically also got my Mini Travel Dryer, Dry Shampoo, Mini Card Carrier and a cute pony tail accessory for that day 3 (ok maybe 4) hair you just can’t be bothered to style. I love packing products packed with oils as my hair and skin can get super dry from airplanes and the eos line of balms definitely helps check that off my list ;) Packed with antioxidant-rich Vitamin E, moisturizing shea butter and jojoba oil – my lips get all the nutrients they need!

The new Shimmer line from the brand leaves a lasting colour and shimmer – perfect for those who need to cut down on the size of their makeup bag – me included!

Good for your lips, sweet smelling and easy to pack? The eos lip balm line has been and will continue to be at the top of packing list for 2017!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of eos Products LLC. The opinions and text are all mine.

Caped Crusader

Cape: Asos {similar here} | Turtleneck: J. Crew {old, similar here and here} | Pants: Ann Taylor | Bag: Givenchy {Designer Dupe} | Shoes: Banana Republic {old, similar here and here} | Sunglasses: Bailey Nelson {similar} | Watch: MK
I love mixing up my wear to work #OOTD and nothing is more chic than a cape. The gold hardware on this particular style evoke the most perfect military vibe that’s so on trend for fall/winter. I also love the thought of a cape for running errands during the cooler temps when a thick puffer coat just won’t do or is a tad casual for your day or night’s look ;)

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