Express Yourself

I was cutting across the mall through The Bay. Just minding my own business and looking at all the colourful handbags. Internal voice said “blah, I don’t need another purse.” So I kept walking.  

I walked a little further and then BAM! I stopped dead in my tracks. I was suddenly in the middle of enormous shoe sale. 60% off and then take off an additional 30%. I almost let out a large gasp.

My husband knew that I would need a minute or two so he tapped me on my shoulder and said “I’ll come back in about 45 minutes ok.” These are the times I truly feel blessed. The man gets me. He really gets me.

I was completely overwhelmed. My eyes scanned left and right. I headed straight to the tables with my size. Pure heaven!

I didn’t realize that The Bay’s very own line, Expression, had such gorgeous shoes.

Out of all the pairs I tried, I only ended up buying two pairs. Both pairs were from Expression. Just today I browsed The Bay’s website and they have a lot of shoes from this brand on sale.

I also found a black pair of satin heels with a glitter bow at the back. Classic. Timeless. Gorgeous. They didn’t have my size. After pouting and making the poor clerk check the system twice I took a picture of these gorgeous creatures to keep my little heart content. 

(I forgot the name brand)

But I walked away with these two beauties. I have already worn them quite a bit. They are both comfortable. 

The orange strap across the heel adds an unexpected element of colour to the tan heel. The slim tan strap across the toes is also quite flattering. You can wear a longer pair or jeans / pants to hide the orange detail but I like the colour. 

 Expressions: Siena 

I love green right now so these wedges will certainly be my go-to shoe this summer. The cork platform makes these shoes oh so comfortable. 

Expression: Kaitlyn

 
Well I hope you feel inspired to check out The Bay's Expression line. Let me know if you found a pair you fell in love with.

Vegas Trippin’

The secret is out. I’m a Vegas virgin. But this will all change soon. I am going to Vegas with 6 girls next week! 

As soon as the tickets were booked, the next thing on everyone’s mind was “what are we going to wear?” Let’s face it. Half the fun of going away with your girlfriends is planning outfits and getting dressed up while away. 

I started to panic about my wardrobe attire. I mean, I don’t own any “Vegas” type outfits.  Thank God. But then I thought that I needed some “Vegas” type outfits. Following the advice of some Vegas pros, I decided to head to Sirens. No offence to anyone who shops there. 

 

I was trying on dresses in the fitting room when I had an “uh ha” moment. Oprah would have been proud. Well, let’s back it up. My reflection in the mirror was not my usual familiar and pretty self. A skin tight short sparkly dress made for a 19 year old skinny bitch was awkwardly staring back at me. Ha! My 19 year old self called and she told me to get a f^*&%$# life.

Moment of realization as the clouds opened up and the fashion angels start to sing. I actually think I laughed out loud.

I am a happily married 29 year old woman who doesn’t enjoy running around half clothed at the best of times so WHY THE HELL am I trying on dresses that I would never wear again? This moment of realization was refreshing and FREEING. 

I’ve decided to DO ME. You know, fashionable and chic outfits which will truly showcase the fabulous Ramona as she always is. Vegas or not, I am who I am. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not dressing like a nun or anything, just nothing over the top that I wouldn’t wear in my real life. 

The only thing I walked out of Sirens with was a knitted cable dress which I will be wearing as a swim suit cover up. It was only $2.99. 

Here are some of the outfits I will be packing: 

 

Out and About  

Dress: Dynamite (on sale for $8.00!)

Necklace: Forever XXI

Dress: Cubic World 

Dress: BCBG 

Top: Forever XXI 

Shorts: Gift from Sister

Bustier: Forever XXI 

Pants: Forever XXI

Day / Pool

Hat: Chinese Night Market (Flower Clip - Added by Moi)

Top: Garage 

Shorts: Forever XXI 

Dress: Winners 

Necklace: Gift 

Earrings: The Bay

 Yellow Cover Up: Sirens 

Bikini: Forever XXI 

Hat: Winners

Bikini: Winners

Sarong: Gift from my girl H. B. 

 

Bikini: Forever XXI 

The Shoes

I have narrowed it down to two pairs of heels. These are two of the comfiest pairs I own and I can make them work with all of the outfit choices. Score!

Cynthia Rowley 

Roberto Vianni

No more trippin’ just ready for a fabulous vacay. Here we come Las Vegas! 

I Like the Way You Move

Yes to a girls’ night out. Yes to drinks. Yes to dancing. Yes to sharing fashion and makeup tips over wine and hamburgers. 

I’m not saying much in this post. Hope you enjoy the eye candy and the gorgeous outfits as well. The theme of the night was definitely red. Red lips, red pants, and red nails.

Thanks to all the lovelies for posing for me. 

My Outfit 

Shirt: Max Studio

Skirt: Forever XXI

Shoes: Nine West

Belt:  Costa Blanca

Purse: Costa Blanca

The Ladies