New clothes!

I've had a few new additions to my wardrobe lately. Saturday morning I finished a brown and blue summer dress (only about ten minutes before I rushed out the door wearing it). When I saw my mom later, she told me she loved my dress (before I even told her it was one of my projects), so I think that's a pretty good compliment.

Saturday was the big day when I got my car (that's why my parents came, my dad co-signed my loan)! She is so pretty and her name is Suzy (because the first 3 letter in the license plate are SZY). I love her so much!

After Suzy was offically mine, my parents, the bf and I went to the mall because my mom's phone wasn't working right (turns out it was broken). I went to Aritzia because they had improved their sales and spend my gift certificate I had gotten for graduating. I got this adorable top (which I can wear as a dress I think, although my mom wasn't so sure) by Wilfred (my favourite label at Aritzia). I love the details and pleating at the front and back. I also got a pair of dress pants by Talula. The photo really doesn't do them much justice because when I put them on, they fit absolutely perfectly (which is rare, since my body is kind of wonky-shaped). I only ended up spending $3.75 more than my gift certificate, so I didn't even break the bank.

Also, Monday was my volunteering interview for Alberta Fashion Week. In my online application, I mentioned I ran a blog and I mentioned it again in my interview and the guy going the interview beside me must have been listening in, since he said "Oh, you're the one with the blog. I like that." I hope I get to do something cool volunteering at the Fashion Week! I wore my new top with some skinny jeans and gladiator sandals (sorry, I didn't take any pictures).

Last, but not least, I have some deals for all of you. Margo Morrison (designer of the beautiful earring I got in a recent giveaway) is offering 15% off to Pudding and Pie readers if you enter the code PP09 into the notes at checkout. It may not show up right away, but the price will be adjusted. Also, Rilee and Lo are offering 30% off their jewelry if you enter the code HOT30. Lots of great deals on great jewelry!

One last thing, my camera is on it's last legs (I dropped in a few weeks ago and it's been going downhill since). I can take a photo, but after that the screen goes black and I have to turn it off and and on a few times before I can take another picture. It's a huge pain in the butt and I know soon it will just stay black forever! I better start saing for a new one!

Earrings arrival!

So when I checked the post today, I was in for an exciting surprise. The Margo Morrison earrings I won from Pomergranate & Patchouli had arrived! I was so excited to open the package and try them on. And, as a pleasant surprise, they were enclosed in an adorable little box that I just had to photograph! I love the little blue flower and am saving it for next time I give a gift. Also, margo even sent a little handwritten note, which was very sweet. When I opened the box, I was very happy with the earrings. Not only are they pretty, they are also high quality. They have a loop closure (I'm not actually sure what it's supposed to be called) and with some earrings like that, I've found the loop doesn't close that well, but these beauties just stap right in. I love them so much and will probably include them in an outfit post later this week.

101st post

So my last post marked my 100th post, but I didn't mention it because I talked about so much other junk. So, I'll talk about it now. Yay Pudding and Pie, I love you and I'm sorry I have a tendency to neglect you sometimes. Good thing you're not a child. Is it weird to address a post to your blog? Oh well.

Anyway, I offered to answer what ever questions you had for me and here are the answers (don't worry, there's not too many questions):

So, where does your blog name come from?

Well, to be perfectly honest, it comes from my love of alliterations and nursery rhymes (I used to know them all and still probably remember most). When I started this blog, I thought of it as sort of a prelude to starting e-zine or magazine and I thought Pudding and Pie would be a catchy name. Things have changed since then and my blog has become much more personal, with outfit posts and some convoluted stories about my day, as well as fashion from top designers and brands, as well as up-and-comers.

Sorry it ended up having way too much information for the question!

What does the perfect night for you look like?

For this one, I would have to say a costume party. I love dressing up and I love playing games with my friends (our parties are usually more of games nights rather than raging keggers or something). So it would be throwing together an awesome costume, playing Apples to Apples, eating junk food and laughing until my face hurts.

Who is your favourite designer?

I'm afraid I'm a little unoriginal on this one, but I would have to say John Galliano. He is simply amazing. My favourite things from him are the Dior Couture. Alexander McQueen and Zac Posen are right behind him though.

What is your favourite purchase?

My all time favourite purchase actually has nothing to do with fashion (gasp). It would be my wonder horse Scarface. I love you so much Scarfie! Fashion-wise, this question had me running to my closet and surveying the contents. Besides my grad dress, which doesn't count, since my mom bought it for me, I would have to say my brown winter boots from Aldo. They are pretty and comfortable and warm and wonderful.

So that's it for my Q & A session. My clothes fro today were super casual, as all I did was laze around, clean my house and go to the grocery store. But this comfy outfit is perfect for that kind of day.

Jeans - Bluenotes
Shoes - Keds
Top - homemade
Purse - no label

Also, other exciting news! I won a giveaway from the wonderful Ayla from Pomegranate & Patchouli. I'm super excited to get my Margo Morrison pearl earrings. Yay!