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Its a double cup kind of day. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I used to have two cups of coffee a day - one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Cream and sugar. For years (altho I only started drinking coffee later in life) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Then for a personal goal to find one sugary thing to give up, I decided to give up the sugar and cream in my coffee. I could still enjoy the health benefits of coffee while saving on some calories. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Drinking black coffee took some serious getting used to but I haven’t looked back since. I’m even down to one cup in the morning. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Although I prefer afternoon tea (black or green) there are days, like today, when Im just feeling sluggish, that call for 2nd cup, grande. 😬 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here’s to ‘it’s almost Friday’! ☕️☕️ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #sorrycoffee #YYZeats #cafe #coffee #coffeelover #coffeeshop #coffeeshopcorners #TOfoodie #foodieTO #blogTO #foodagram #lifestyle #lifestyleblogger #blooryorkville #healthylifestyle #canadianblogger #yyzfoodie #shotoniphone #iphone6s #yorkville #torontoliving #discoverunder5k #torontoblogger #lifestylebloggerWhat was the last bold move you made? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Said “no” to something or someone you would normally say yes too? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Said, “yes” to something you would normally say “no” to? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Cut your hair? Went natural? Dyed it a bold colour? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #notebook #swellmadeco #positivemindset #bebold #wellnesswednesday #selfcare #selflove #enjoythelittlethings #lifestyle #loveyourself #minimaliststyle #lifestyleblogger #selfimprovement #livethelittlethings #liveauthentic #notebooklover #wisdomwednesday #personalstyle #over40blogger #discoverunder5k #torontoblogger #canadianblogger #lifestylebloggerI’ve been in a bit of a style rut that’s lasted for a couple of years now. Just can’t seem to get excited about clothes and fashion like I used to. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I mean, your girl was a style enthusiast (aka a shopaholic) 😬 I even had a Tumblr account dedicated to my style addiction! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But I’ve since scaled back and started focusing more on my finances and less on my wardrobe. Ive also been purging over the years, donating and giving items away which has been liberating. . Don’t get me wrong, I still ❤️ fashion (you’ve heard me mention my stack of fashion magazines that I can’t seem to part with🤦🏾♀️!) but I don’t shop as much, follow trends, or put as much thought into what I wear in the same way I did years ago. 💫 As I write this, I’m wondering if this too is one of those things that happen has you get older, like the sudden appearance of a muffin top where your abs used to be 🤔 (I’m told that can happen...I dunno if that’s true or not 🤷🏾♀️) 💫 . Anyhow, I’ve been finding inspiration from some stylish folks like @mycurvesandcurls and decided to take a look at my wardrobe with fresh eyes and try styling a few pieces in hopes of getting style groove back (shoulder shimmying) . Wish me luck! I may try one of those 30 day wardrobe challenges but I’m not sure if I’ve got the stamina to take on all of that...but then again, it might just add that spark in my style I’ve been looking for. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m curious, have you guys done a wardrobe style challenge? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #cassmcdstyle #effortlessstyle #stylebyme #realoutfit #fashiongram #aboutalook #stylingmywardrobe #styleatanyage #blackgirlmagic #stylepost #torontoblogger #lifestyleblogger #whatiamwearing #everyddayoutfit #discoverunder5k #canadianblogger #personalstyle #styleover40 #fashionover40 #fortyplusstyle #midlifestyle #attainablestyle #outfitinspo #instabloggerstyle #agingracefully“Becoming is never giving up on the idea that there’s more growing to be done” | Michelle Obama, Becoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #currentreads #whatiamreading #indigofaves #motivationmonday #currentlyreading #qotd #becomingmichelleobama #bookish #booksofinstagram #personalstyle #alwaysreading #2019reads #chaptersindigo #whatareyoureading #winterreads #styleover40 #personaldevelopment #booklover #fortheloveofbooks #wordstoliveby #planoly #effortlessstyle #readersofinstagram #yyzblogger #torontoblogger #canadianblogger #lifestyleblogger #discoverunder5k #midlifestyleBlogs I Follow
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the essentials: Motorcycle jacket – not just for the cool kids anymore
M is for motorcycle jacket nina garcia says: the biker jacket should be in your closet when you want to channel that “It” factor. I couldn’t agree more. how it work the biker jacket: this All Saints leather biker jacket i … Continue reading
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Tagged 9to5 style, all saints, biker jacket, business casual, career advice, career style, fashion, fashion blog, in my closet, leather, leather jacket, menswear inspired, musthave, office attire, professional women, style, style blog, weartowork, what to wear, womens fashion, womenswear, workwear
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the essentials: the unsung hero – little white dress
Nina Garcia says: the LWD is the ‘unsung’ hero according to nina garcia in One Hundred. wearing white can be tricky, especially if you are like me and enjoy your morning coffee. how i work the LWD: i grew out … Continue reading
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Tagged business casual, Club Monaco, in my closet, nina garcia, office attire, style, style blog, toronto, weartowork, whatiwear, women, womens fashion, womenswear, work, workwear
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the essentials: L is for primal & sexy leather
in the One Hundred, nina garcia says that wearing leather pants are ‘primal’ and ‘sexual’. not exactly the words you want to describe your workwear, or at least not in most cases. i’m opting for the leather ‘skirt’ as the … Continue reading
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Tagged 9to5 style, bosslady, business casual, fall fashion, in my closet, leather, leather skirt, massimo dutti, musthave, nina garcia, style, style blog, what to wear, whatiwear, womenswear, workwear
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the Essentials: F is for “Flats” in the nude
Nina G. says ballet flats are timeless, chic and more importantly, for us practical 9to5ers, comfortable. win-win! how i work it: those flats are like Lays Potato Chips – i can’t just have one! i opted for 9west flats with … Continue reading
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Tagged ballet flats, business casual, career wear, dress for less, dress for success, fashion, fashion blog, in my closet, musthave, nina garcia, nine west, office attire, pencilskirtandpumps, personal style, style, style blog, wear to work, womens fashion, womenswear
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the Essentials: say hola! to the leather espadrilles
Nina G. describes these as the “ultimate summer shoe”. maybe. i personally love these because i can wear them all day without getting my heel caught in a sidewalk crack. how i work it: these rudsak espadrilles are patiently waiting … Continue reading
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Tagged espadrilles, fashion, fashion blog, in my closet, musthave, nina garcia, office attire, rudsak, shoes, style, style blog, summer trends, wear to work, whattoweartowork, workwear
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The Essentials: “dress” it up or down denim
how i work it: a love this dress because i can wear it on weekends with boots in the fall and work it to my 9to5 with a white blazer and my leopard pumps (or ballet flats). me how do … Continue reading
The Essentials: if i were a B(oy)..Brogues
how i work it: these menswear inspired Clarks for made for walking and styling. i work these with wide-legged trousers and with dresses. me how to do work your menswear inspired shoes?
