Today I am enjoying a cool day indoors with my mom and Liam. Can't believe I am wearing a sweater, when just last week I had my AC running. I am welcoming Autumn with open arms! Some of my favorite things about Autumn,.......
Have you ever discovered something that you love...you want to share the amazing secret with others, but selfishly want to keep the secret to yourself? ::evil grin:: Well I can't keep it to myself anymore. I have decided to go ahead and share my little secret with all of you. ::Shhhhh:: Just keep it to yourself. ;) I am wearing/LOVING Joe Fresh. Joseph Mimran is a very successful Canadian designer who started Club Monaco & Caban (Which was bought out later by Ralph Lauren) and is a contributor to the Pink Tartan Clothing Collection. He decided to open a new type of shop that provides affordable fashion for everyone. You will never guess where his store is located,.....in a grocery store! Seriously, I am not messing with you,..it's located in Superstores all over Canada. There are sections for woman, men, children, babies and now even a cosmetic department! When taking trips out to visit Tom's parents in Canada, I am always happy to take a trip out to the store to check out what is new! I am impressed with everything I have purchased. The last time I was there, I picked up some eye shadow, concealer and nail polish. Couldn't believe how affordable they were. (Around $4.00 to $10.00) I am impressed on the quality as well. Affordable doesn't have to mean cheap.I picked up a yellow belt ($5.00 on sale), a cute light blue striped sweater ($24.00), some black socks (I was needing them) (3 pair/$8.00) a red plaid mushers cap and two plaid shirts for Liam ($10.00 each). You can only buy Joe Fresh clothes in the store right now, but someday in the future they will hopefully allow shopping via the internet. I took home a winter catalog and flip through it once and again to dream over my next purchase.
Here is a photo of Liam sporting his new red plaid shirt I bought him to wear at his Birthday party!
Here is the new 'Winter Line" commercial on Canadian TV!
I have been eyeing that cute Plaid Dress in the commercial....Who wants to go shopping!?
So today I accomplished something that only happens once and awhile. I got both babies fed and asleep for their nap at the same time! Now that I have some extra time on my hands, I should be loading my dishwasher, or sorting through all the mail I received while in Texas. But no, I figured that I needed to reward myself for a job well done. A few pieces of dark chocolate, from my secret stash. (Shhhh don't tell the hubby) and some virtual dream shopping.
When in Scotland 2 summers ago...(wow, can't believe that it's been 2 years already) I fell in love with Ness. A store that only lives in Scotland and no where else. They have a very unique plaid that is very feminine and fresh. I love it! I literally drug Tom in this very cutesy store a few times just to look at their clothing and accessories. In Europe everything is much more expensive. But he encouraged me to look around and pick something out that I would like. (I think by our third trip in the store that week he just wanted me to choose something and call it a day!) Seeing that we were there during my Birthday, I used all my fun money on an amazing hand bag. (That I still use, but it's very worn) Since then I have always told myself that if I ever go back to Scotland, I will go in that store and yet again pick out something amazing. To my surprise this year, Ness has their own online store that now ships to the US! Do you think I can convince my husband to buy me something for my Birthday from Ness THIS YEAR?! ::raised eye brow:: Hmmmmmmm.........
