Wardrobe Wednesday !!

Hey Ya'll!!

Im starting a new thing in my blog called Wardrobe Wednesday! Inspired by the one and only Bethany Joy Galeotti ( aka Hayley from One Tree Hill! )

Every wednesday I will show you one or two or maybe three outfits that are trending this fall, but I will give you the in's and out's to affording the trendy new looks!  I am thankful to have been able to work in retail for awhile, so I hope I can be a help!!

I don't know about you guys, But I am SO excited for fall fashion, its my favourite time of the year.. ( other than thanksgiving, christmas, etc.. haha But im sure you understand where I'm coming from ) I love the layers, the scarfs, oh boy oh boy! I am getting excited just to think about it! :)

First, I want to start of by saying.. Going cheap when it comes to BOOTS, is a dumb idea.. Because boots mean feet, and feet mean comfort.  You wont be able to go to walmart, payless, or zellers and find a pair of leather, high top comfortable supported shoes.  My best advice to you is go to Springs ( partners with Aldos ) Spring and Aldos shoes are made by the same company, the only reason why aldo's shoes are more expensive is because of it's name! Purchasing your shoes at springs allows you the comfort in knowing you are buying a good shoe that will last you more than one fall/winter season ( Spring also has GREAT return policies ) MAKE SURE YOU BUY LEATHER CLEANER!!!!*** Its not just a scam, if you don't properly treat your shoes they will get the salt stains, the faided colour, etc.

http://www.myspringshoes.com/ca-eng/women/boots/knee-high/85390422-lapatra/28

Now, For legging... Go to stitches! But understand, that is the ONLY thing I get when I'm at stitches.. You can get a nice pair of thick long leggings for a reasonable price of $6.00 !

for the shirt & sweater.. Even accesories !( I will use this website probably EVERY blog ) 
http://canada.forever21.com/Product/Main.aspx?BR=F21

This outfit ( excluding shoes because boots are a big buy that will go with many outfits )

You are looking about $50 :)

Hope you had fun!
If you have any advice for me, or want me to answer any questions ! post a comment!

see ya later fashionistas!
Chels

discouraged

Hey Guys!

So this is kind of a discouraging message, mainly because people are being so discouraging lately!!
I was talking with one of my clients parents the other day ( keep in mind they arn't christians ) I was talking to them about all my friends who are getting engaged/married, and explaining that I think I will be just around the corner!!

They proceeded to tell me that " Give it a year and their marriage will be over.. " " Give sean a year and he will be moved on.. " " Marriage is an excuse now in days, it means nothing " " Oh, and while your at not getting married, don't have kids, their a waste of time and money..  "

I almost started crying right in front of them, mainly because I was been dreaming about this for years, and marriage is so important to me. 

As a christian, I find it so hard to explain to other people that getting married at 21 Isn't something stupid, and I'm not doing it just to have sex ( which seems to be what their argument is ) Marriage is much more than what people now and days see it as..

It makes me really sad how unimportant marriage is to people now..

anyways. thats if for now.
thanks for listening.
chels

I'm back!

Hey Guys!

So After constant pestering from many of my friends and family, I have decided to start up my blog again!

I will try and stay consistent again, it was hard! My summer has been so busy.. I've been nothing but go go go! Sean & I spend a lovely time at the cottage, which then was followed by a 'back-country-camping' trip with a bunch of friends!  Lexi ( sean & Mines puppy! ) has been growing super fast... Its kinda sad.. haha but She is still super duper cute. We love her so much!

Anyways, lets get to the point..  As many of you know, I struggled with weight gain over the past year, a lot of it was stress weight/eating very unhealthy! Today, I am going to post a picture of what I look like now! I have been working so hard, going to the gym 5 days a week, trying my hardest to eat healthy, and staying completely positive!

I couldn't really find a good " before " picture, Considering I would hide whenever a camera would come out, OR be the official ' picture taker ' at any events!

Please understand how insecure I am by posting this picture! I could of easily slabbed some spanx on and put on form fitting clothes and decieve you all with my weight loss, so I decided to go all out and do it with my sports bra on!

I'm still not confident by how I look, But I am getting there! I am starting to slowly but surely feel better about myself!

Some areas I still really want to work on:
-Arms
-lower abdomen
-thighs

Im so proud to say that I have done this all naturally, and I really do feel great.
I have my good & bad days ( ask sean ) lol

Just remember, You are fearfully and wonderfully made by an amazing God!

Until next time..
( stretch mark solution!!! It actually works!!! )

Chels.