leather details & pink pants

{tunic: J.Crew; pants: GAP (old, love these for spring); hat: Club Monaco;

necklace: Juicy Couture (old); ring: H&M; bracelet: BCBG (similar); sunglasses: Prada}

 

Just a quick post of my outfit today, which I posted on Instagram.  I was home the past couple of days because my son was sick so I decided to stay as far away as possible from him (put him in front of the TV, like a good parent) and officially spring clean my closet (even though I just organized my closet recently).  I came across so many things, including these pants, that I haven't worn this past winter (or last because I was on maternity leave) and, even though I heard we won't be seeing any sign of spring until late April (sigh), I decided I better put some outfits together before it's too late.  You never know, spring may decide to surprise us and come earlier (doubtful).  I told myself anything I would not end up wearing, I would donate.  I mean, how many tweed skirts does one person need?  (I also did a lot of online shopping yesterday so I should probably make room anyway.)

pink panther

{top: ASOS; pants: GAP (old, various styles here); Talula KENT Blazer; sunglasses: Prada;

shoes: Nine West (old, but love these pumps); bracelets: H&M (in-store)}

It was my first day back at work today.  It felt like I never left, even though I was on maternity leave for 17 months.  I most looked forward to dressing up, of course.  I bought these pink GAP pants awhile ago for, I believe, less than $20, maybe even $10.  I hadn't worn them yet and I knew they would be the pair of pants I wanted to wear on my first day back at work.  Pink is my favourite colour and although it's September, it still feels like August (except in the morning, which is where the blazer came in handy, which is the most amazing, super soft blazer you probably will ever find - I have two different colours).  I needed something cheerful and bright to make my return to work a little easier and these pants definitely did the trick.  The extra large, double-double, Tim Hortons tea helped too.