Friday, January 6, 2012

emily day

Dress (worn like this) - Chicshop; Blazer- Gap (Thrifted) ; Scarf & Bracelet-Gifted; Boots-Spring; Nail Polish- Today was a Fairytale by Deborah Lippman

In following with my New Year's resolution, I dedicated today to rest and relaxation. Here's what I spent 'Emily day' doing:

-slept in, didn't set an alarm
-ate waffles for breakfast (a treat I haven't had in years)
-watched four episodes of Arrested Development, which I have only recently discovered!
-started to feel guilty/antsy about my relaxing and checked e-mails and washed the floors
-indulged in Terry's orange chocolate wedges (my favourite sweet)
-watched I Don't Know How She Does It starring SJP and Pierce Brosnan (yum!)
-gave myself a plum coloured manicure
-had a lengthy telephone conversation with my Mum
- & finally made these veggie tacos for dinner
      
Even on my days of relaxation, my 'type A' personality shines through so I made this list for a sense of accomplishment.  Ah well I guess some things never change, even on Emily day!

I'm linking up to Silverstyle's Trending Through the Decades: Layering edition.  I layered a scarf over a jacket over a dress over tights- that counts right?
My outfits this week have been overflowing with colour, a tactic I use to trick my body into thinking it's sunny and warm outside!

 


I hope everyone has a great weekend- I will be staffing Lilac Lingerie's booth at the Wedding Palace Show- I'm looking forward to chatting with brides-to-be!

P.S. Go on- give yourself permission to dedicate a few hours or a full day to yourself and what you enjoy doing-you know you want to!

33 comments:

  1. When you talk about yourself, everything you say fits me. I think we're sisters, separated at birth.

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  2. I need an Emily day! I have to watch I Don't Know How She Does It. I love SJP too. I am also seriously jealous of you for having that skirt... love the floral print.

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  3. Arrested Development is hilarious! Wearing a dress as a skirt is a great way to get more mileage out of your clothes. This dress/skirt looks great paired with your olive blazer too. Have fun at the Wedding Palace Show!

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  4. The print on that dress is absolutely fantastic. I love it!
    -Meagan
    www.spunkychateau.com

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  5. This is a great outfit! So glad you enjoyed your Emily day!

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  6. Emily, this is a great blog post. I love the concept of it. Hearing about your day was great! Love the floral dress, so vibrant and colorful! Have a great weekend. Dawn Suitcase Vignettes xo

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  7. I can't believe you only just discovered Arrested Development - greatest show ever! And I love all these bright colors on you, so pretty.

    Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  8. Oooh, love the colors in your outfit! Arrested Development fan here too. Hilarious!
    Your nails are gorgeous too.

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  9. what a great day! and you look fab in that floral skirt. seriously, you can wear any and every color!!!

    spinning-threads.blogspot.com

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  10. That's funny...I wear muted colors to trick myself into thinking it's colder weather since it was about 75 degrees here this week! So proud of you for taking a day to yourself! It's not always easy to let yourself do that, and it sounds like your day was indeed relaxing and restful.

    Audrey
    www.puttingmetogether.com

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  11. Good for you, for setting aside some time to enjoy yourself! I'm Type A too, and have to make lists of my "accomplishments" as well. Love your floral dress, and how the scarf ties everything together. Have a great weekend!

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  12. Sounds like Emily Day was lovely!!! think I should have a Brooke day :)
    happy weekend

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  13. Emily Day sounds like a fun day! YAY for waffles!

    ♥ laura
    the blog of worldly delights

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  14. Cute mix of patterns-- you're so good at that!

    xx Missy
    http://www.myconcretecatwalk.com/

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  15. I love the print on that skirt! I also love how you spent your day - Arrested Development is one of my all time favorite shows! Great choice!

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  16. That sounds like a great day. I am currently catching up on blog reading/commenting and hopefully posting, my goals for an 'Alana' day. Sometimes you just need to relax :)

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  17. I LOVELOVELOVE waffles and orange chocolate. Can I stay with you for a while? Your life sounds perfect.

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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  18. Cute outfit Heather! I'm just like you! My intention is always to relax and I always get involved in something. LOL You did some amazing things. Always take time out for yourself.

    http://averysweetblog.com/

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  19. you look great! I absolutely love the colourful floral dress and how you've combined it with that bright scarf :)

    Maiken/
    Maikeni blogi - part of me

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  20. Washed the floors?!? You're so funny. I get antsy on my days off too. It shouldn't feel weird to take a day off, right? But always feel like I should be doing something productive.

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  21. I've been into florals lately so this dress is a winner. I love how you paired it with a green blazer for an easy-going look.

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  22. hey! you look great :-)
    your blog is so cute! xxxx
    http://www.danischwanke.wordpress.com

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  23. Fabulous post! I love your style and would like us to follow each other. Let me know what you think.
    hugs from New York,
    xx
    Ask Erena
    http://askerena.blogspot.com/

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  24. check you out emily looking like a sunshine day in brazil! how was the sjp movie, eh? yay? or nay? last question type A, are you vegetarian, like me, or do you just like the veggie tacos?

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  25. I like your style, because its different, but absolutely on a good way ;)
    amazing post, and really great blog :)
    What do you think, of following each other ?
    xoxo
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  26. Love the idea of your "Emily" day. Half way through the day, I would feel guilty too. Here's to type A personalities! Great outfits btw~

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  27. Good for you taking a day for yourself! :) I love your mixed prints (especially the floral)! Are you a vegetarian? I've recently made the decision to become one and Hannah (Chill Air and Perfume) has given me some fantastic advice. Gonna have to make those tacos! :)

    http://theclosetintervention.blogspot.com/

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  28. Haha, the list making is exactly something I would do too! Sounds like a wonderful day :) I love this pretty, colorful outfit!

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  29. what a happy outfit, you really shine! I like the colorful floral skirt, and I like how you pick some of the colors and repeat them in the rest of your outfit. Looks great with a pair of chic boots! I like your emily day, haha... looks like I am going to have emily day at least once a month!

    mongs
    mythriftycloset.blogspot.com

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  30. So many beautiful bright colors! Love.

    Julie

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  31. Great outfit! I really love the skirt's print, such fun, bold colours. I like that you kept it up with the other pieces too instead of toning it down. Yay, colour!

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  32. What a wonderful "Emily" day it sounds like you had :) I LOVE this look!!! The colors look amazing on you and everything just looks like it belongs together - that (dress that looks like a skirt) is to die for - I need one just like!!!

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