a burberry splurge...

we had to take a little trip just out of the city this weekend and on our way there, we passed the new toronto premium outlets. it's too far out of the way to just go there any day, but we decided to make a stop on the way back. it's an outdoor mall, so luckily it was a nice, sunny day. we went into a few stores, wandered around, and found a mix of sales. some places had none (michael kors), where others had pretty decent ones (sunglass hut and j.crew. dylan was able to score a $70 button down for $20, though it still doesn't beat the one he got last weekend at the j.crew in the eaton centre, regular $80 for $12). anyways, moving on...

we were walking by burberry and i almost wasn't going to go in because i've been in a burberry in an outlet across the border and there were NO sales - we're talking $1000 umbrellas and  $800 gloves. but, we made our way in and floated around looking at things that are too expensive. i saw a few racks of trench coats and with a little coaxing, dylan got me to try one on. see, i was slightly against it because i've always wanted a classic trench and knew there was a chance i might fall in love if it fit. i tried on my size and of course, it fit like a dream. i was mad about that and that it actually looked good! dammit!

i took it off and decided, no, it's simply too much money. but then i thought about it - the deal, the fit, the perfectness of it. who knows if i would find this again? so we went back and dylan made me try it on again. it was originally $1350, on for $950, with an additional 50% off. and while i wanted to puke a little bit at the price, it just could not be passed on. and since i'm an unemployed bum while still in school, dylan bought it for me. he insisted, really, as i'm the frugal one and he has no qualms about spending.  as long as i don't grow much, i should be able to wear this coat for years to come ;)

the sun makes it look a little lighter than it actually is.

truer color.

ok photoshoot over.

i'm now one step closer to my dream of being a fantastically dressed woman working at a law firm downtown in the financial district! now, if only the weather will warm up so i start wearing this bad boy...

things i like...

 1) it's now cold enough to break out the flannel pj's again! it was 6degrees (celsius) on sunday. 2) tucking my pj's into socks at night. cannot handle them rolling up to my knees when i'm sleeping!

 after getting home on sunday from a quick errand, i kept my scarf on, keeping me toasty. it was 6 degrees, remember?

 of course, i love my little girl.

a surprise treat dylan brought me when he came to visit. i looove belgian cookies.

 gchating and video chatting with dyl while he's at work. shhhh.

yep, these things are all pretty good.

happy 2 years little blog; things i love...

2 years. wow.
2 years since i started this nook in the world wide web.
i actually thought it was more into april or may, but i randomly checked when my first post was on saturday morning and saw that it was in 3 days!
i really didn't know if i would keep up with this when i started, but of course i'm glad i did.
who would have thought you could meet so many amazing people through the net? girls that i have stuff in common with! not me...but i was proven wrong.
whether you've been around here a while, or are new, here's some things that i love... that you've probably noticed. ready?

i met this man in october of 2006. this was one of our first pictures, taken with a cell phone. we were sitting in our college here.

i got this little girl at the beginning of 2008 and she's certainly brought me much love.

i have professed my undying love, obsession, fascination, adoration etc for NYC

i have also shared my love of a little thing called red velvet cake. or really, red velvet in any form...

and say it with me-cream cheese icing haha

books. i love a good book;  and used book stores. and this goes without saying, but in case not, reading them too (mostly true crime).

and lastly, camping and cottaging. good laughs and fun times in the summer.

and then of course, other things like coffee, toronto, my friends and more.
oh, and we (meaning dylan) has made some videos; NYC2009, NYC2010, and camping2010.

i love looking back on old posts (who doesn't); this really is like a diary. and now that i'm 2 years and 475 posts in, there's no stopping me now ;)
thanks to everyone who stops by, reads all the time, or once in a while and to those who leave sweet little comments  ♥♥♥

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