What I Bought in November + Black Friday Haul

November for me consisted of the Sephora VIB Sale and Black Friday. This was my first year going Black Friday shopping partly because no one ever wanted to venture down to Seattle with me (I'm Canadian) and two we don't have Black Friday usually. This year all the Vancouver Malls broke did Black Friday which was great for Christmas Shopping and myself but terrible for my wallet. Let's just say December will mainly consist of finishing off Christmas gifts so I wouldn't expect a 'What I Bought in December.' Must resist Cyber Monday...

I won't bore you with what I got from the Sephora Sale again because I already did a post about that here, so read if you please.

1. Ankle Boots - 'Antall' from Call it Spring for $20.00 originally $70.00

I've been looking for a pair of ankle boots for DIY projecy (will post soon) and these were the perfect price, not the exact style I wanted but who can complain when you get real leather/suede boots for $20! I was surprise to learn they were real leather too until the cashier pointed it out to me!

2. Pearl Adorn Sweater from Smart Set - $27.90 originally $45.00

To me smart set was always a mom store, but a randomly walk in cause they were having a 40% percent off sale and found this pretty sweater, I also found a beautiful sweater for my sister for Christmas. 

Its much prettier in person, the pearls are white and not as dark as the photo.

3. Betsy Zip Back Dress from Ever New - $40.00 originally $89.99

4. Andrea Jacquard Skirt from Ever New for $25.00 originally $69.99

I love this skirt, although its a bit spring/summer the gold threading in it makes it perfect for New Years if I dress it up a bit. I was going to buy this skirt when it was on sale for $50 but decided to take my chances and I am so glad I did. 

5. Luxe A-Line Dress w/ Belt from Forever 21 for 28.78 originally 33.80

I'm going to a Winter Ball (Boyfriend's work party) next weekend and have been on the hunt for the perfect dress and I think this is it, Ill try and do a outfit post on the day of but I am so bad at taking photos #bloggerfail.

6. Crew Neck Top for Old Navy for $4.50 originally 12.50

This was an impulse buy, I was in there buying gifts for other people and was sucked in. I already have a striped top that looks just like this... again #fail.

What Black Friday Deals did you get ? 

Cheers, Jennifer :)

My Favorite Work Pants

The majority of my summer I have spent working and although my office is business causal, people here tend to dress how they like, we have agents that wear swim shorts and t-shirts to people in full on suits.

Before this summer I only worked one 'business' day a week (I worked the weekend too but it was unwritten rule that weekends were wear whatever you want to the office day, pjs included !) but because I was in the office more and I had a more 'important' position I wanted needed to vamp up my wardrobe. I want to fall somewhere between swim shorts and suit (leaning more towards suits). It was then that I was introduced to Minnie.

I first met Minnie last summer down in Portland, Oregon at a JCREW Factory outlet. I originally found out about her through the wonderful world of YouTube (I'm addicted to haul videos) and was thrilled when she was at the outlet for an extra 30% off. So how could I say no?

Next thing you know, I now own 4 pairs (3 Minnie's, 1 dupe). What I love the most about these pants are you really don't have to break the bank for them. I have gotten all of mine on sale ranging from $10 dollars to $55)

They feel like leggings, the crop hits you perfectly (sometimes you need to adjust it), they look professional, and most importantly don't break the bank.

Here are my tips to scoring your own Minnie's

1. JCREW factory  the Minnie Pant

why I love it:

-They are an exact dupe for JCREW Minnie pant 

-The factory store consistently has 40-50 percent off sales

-The factory store sells them in wearable, staple colours.

(I've got my navy ones for $55 and my black ones for $45) 

2. JCREW sale

Why I love it:

-You can find fun colours

-If you wait till there super sales (extra 40%) you can find some for super cheap, were talking $17 cheap.

(I got my royal blue ones for $17)

3. Dupe it.

After my life altering discovery of these wonderful pants I start seeing them everywhere at every price point and in tons of different colours.

My own dupe is from Old Navy and they are called "The Diva Skinny-Ankle Pants."I have these in a dark grey and paid $10)

I've gotten my sister a dupe pair at Banana Republic and they are called "Sloan fit slim ankle pant." I paid $45 for hers.

And finally I was lusting over a couple pairs (mint and red) on Aritzia site when they were on sale but regrettably decided against them. They are called the "Elliot Pant" 

All the store i've mention have wonderful sales and you can often find them for more 50% off !

& that ends my tribute to my favourite work pants.

Cheers, Jennifer