Looking Back: Outfits of 2013

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Another year comes to a close with another year of outfits to look back on (see last year's outfit re-cap here). Thank you so much for following along on my fashion adventures. See you in 2014!

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Merry Christmas

{ Faux Fur Vest: H&M (last seen here) // Peplum Sweater: Persun (c/o) // Turtleneck: T. Babaton via Aritzia // Leopard Trousers: Zara (old) // Boots: ShoeMint (old) // Clutch: Chanel // Sunglasses: Karen Walker "Number One" }

Merry Christmas! Wishing lots of joy and love to you and yours this holiday season. xo

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Monday Muses: Drew Barrymore & Olive Kopelman

Happy Monday everyone! Here's some outfit inspiration from Drew Barrymore and her little girl, Olive, to start off your holiday week. Only two more sleeps until Christmas. Are you ready?!

For Mama:
1) Sheinside cable knit sweater $26.23 on sale
2) boohoo distress wash boyfriend jean $26.07
3) Ivanka Trump West loafer $130.00
4) Thierry Lasry Lick acetate sunglasses $100.29 on sale

For Mini-Me:
1) Gap metallic graphic bodysuit $10.99 on sale
2) Old Navy sock 3-packs $5.00 on sale
3) Carters french terry skinny pants $6.00

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Leopard Love

{ Leopard Coat: H&M (old, similar) // Blouse: Old Navy (old) // Boyfriend Jeans: Gap (on sale!) // d'Orsay Flats: Ruche // Bag: Alexander Wang "Rocco" // Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs }

The scene: my 4-year-old daughter looking at her gifted leopard-print leggings from her birthday:

"Mommy, what's this?"
"Leopard pants."
"Leopard?! I don't want to be a leopard!"
"You won't become a leopard, it's just a leopard pattern. It's cute!"
"Oh, ok. I like leopard now."

Me too, Charlotte, me too.

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Insta-Snaps

December marks the start of the Christmas season, which is my favourite holiday. Here are some of my Instagram shots as of late that include a bit a festive cheer:

1. Cozy sweaters from LOFT
2. Christmas tree at The Village at Park Royal
3. My daughter riding the Vancouver Christmas Market carousel
4. Snow covered frozen lake
5. Green beauty products from Eco Diva Beauty
6. Merry and bright Gerbera daisies
7. Kobe the office cat
8. Ornaments on our Christmas tree
9. A new fave recipe: baked mozzarella chicken rolls
10. Box of BeachMint goodies

Want more? Follow along @marisajoyxo

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Snow Day

{ Ombre Wool Moto Jacket: Gap // Sweater: Zara (old, similar) // Coated Jeans: H&M (old) // Boots: Chinese Laundry // Boot Socks: Old Navy // Bag: Kate Spade // Sunglasses: Prada // Jewelry: HRH Collection necklace; INPINK ring (c/o) }

The snow left almost as quickly as it came, because as I write this post the rain has completely washed away all the snow. During its short-lived stay, I discovered a new obsession that's not only practical for keeping warm but is also super cute: enter boot socks. They come in an array of colours and patterns, and are such a fun way to add an extra layer of interest to an outfit. I've already bought two pairs (this pair I'm wearing here and an over-the-knee pair) and see many more in my future. If you haven't worn them before, give them a try! They'd also make great stocking stuffers :)

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Plaiditude

{ Leather Jacket: Mackage (similar on major sale!) // Stripe Top & Coated Jeans: H&M (old) // Plaid Scarf: Zara // Shoes: Stuart Weitzman // Bag: Burberry // Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Wayfarer // Ring: HRH Collection // Lipstick: MAC RiRi Woo }

I have been living in this oversized blanket scarf from Zara. It's been keeping me warm since the temperature has dipped below zero, and the tartan/plaid patterns are right on point this season. Double the plaid, double the fun!

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Monday Muses: Anna Paquin & Charlie Moyer

Hi everyone! Hope you had an enjoyable, restful weekend. Here's a little mama and son style inspiration for your Monday morning from Anna Paquin and one of her twins, Charlie. Thanks for reading! 

PS: Can you believe Christmas is only 16 days away?

For Mama:
1) Merona cardigan sweater $24.99
2) YesStyle Wool Blend A-Line Midi Skirt $60.00
3) River Island black warm tights $17.10
4) Paul Smith textured scarf $141.56
5) Sam Edelman Petty boot $130.00

For Mini-Mister:
1) Carter's slub jersey striped pocket tee $16.00
2) J. Crew Old Soles baby sneakers $40.00
3) Osh Kosh B'gosh canvas pants $15.00

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Review: Budsies - Bringing Artwork to Life

Does anyone remember the My Buddy dolls from the 80s? I was always slightly scared of them as a child and this was before the Chucky movies came out. Luckily for my daughter's era, there's a much cuter (and more creative) option for a child to become best friends with a toy through Budsies.

Like most children, my 4-year-old loves to draw and we display her many pieces of artwork on our fridge. When Budsies contacted me and told me about their concept of bringing kids' artwork to life, I jumped at the opportunity to turn one of Charlotte's drawings into a stuffed animal. What could be more special than having a custom plush toy come to life from my kid's doodle?!

The entire process was super simple. I e-mailed Budsies a photo of Charlotte's princess drawing (above) and they immediately went to work on crafting her stuffed animal. Four weeks later we received the package from Budsies and there was a lot of excitement opening the box.

As you can see from her smile, my daughter is overjoyed with her one-of-a-kind Budsie. Since receiving it, she's named the stuffed animal "Super Charlotte" and it's her best friend. She sleeps with it, carries it around the house, and tucks it into her bed when she leaves for school. It doesn't get much cuter than that.

Be sure to check out the gallery of unique, hand-crafted Budsies, and you can bring your child's drawing (or anyone's, really) to life over at Budsies here.

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