WiW 12.16 - Almost 100% Repeat (ok?) & The Condemned House

I really liked this outfit the last time I wore it, so I busted it out again! It was about a month ago I wore it 100% the same, but that's still okay, yes?

Also, bonus pic of our condemned home!!! The inhabitants should have spent less on decorating and more on structural stability!

  • Blazer: Anthropologie
  • Dress: Le Chateau
  • Necklace: ModCloth
  • Belt: Joe Fresh
  • Earrings: Ruche
  • Boots: Vintage Born
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Forced Duplication

Ugh. Le Chateau is not honoring THEIR OWN return policy and is stonewalling me. 

ETA: In large writing at the bottom of the receipt it states that anything purchased between October and Dec 24th can be returned prior to a date in Jan, as long as it wasn't on Dec 26 and 27, but apparently this only applies to "gift receipts" and I got the wrong one. 

I stated this was not explained in the policy on the receipt and was not explained to me at time of purchase; and they basically told me that's too bad for you. No store credit. No exchanges. Staff are being EXTREMELY unhopeful, and unsympathetic (a lot of customer blaming going on here). 

I expect a better return policy for a dress that wasn't cheap - about $150; and $175. Kind of really kicking myself right now, but at least I like these dresses?

I am waiting to talk to the district manager(?) I have already invested two hours of my life. Should I just leave (need to pee).

I think both dresses were YLF approved, so I guess I am forced to duplicate!

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WiW: 12.12 - Dots and Oral Exams, Part II

There is something I really like about this blazer, but mostly I think, it is because it is really warm! It feels like wearing a fancy pants blanket around all day, perfect for the coldest day of the week: we are going to be back to our usual of single digits next week!

It must be exam time; everyone on the subway is in sweats and has some degree of poor hygiene. Oh boy!

Wish me luck: no more exams after this for 6 months!

PASSED!!!

  • Blazer, Dress, Belt, Earrings: Anthropologie
  • Watch: Fossil
  • Boots: Vintage Born
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WiW: 12.10 - Medical Emergency, Part 1

No patients were harmed in the creation of this post: all my pics were from after I came home.

I am a little bit (okay a lot bit) of a control freak, so when something happens on the ward and I am at home, I need a fast fallback outfit and return to the hospital in 15 minutes.

Due to the nature of my specialty, we are on home call, so I don't usually retire until 0400 because nothing happens at that time usually.

I'd say this was an okay grab and run! I had had dinner out previously, so that made everything else easier - although the boys made fun of the fact I had makeup and earrings!! :)

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WiW: 12.09 - Oral Exams; Round One

It's getting to be that time of year again; and my oral exams are this afternoon. It is with staff I know and most people wear tshirts and hoodies and jeans.

I thought I would treat myself to a delicious lunch (as if I need that excuse) and went with Greek! NOM NOM NOM!!!

I am quite fond if my poodles and am sad that forever 21 didn't come out with a cute
"Ditzy cardigan" this year. Last year there was poodles, the year before it was bicycles. Bah.

I had my oral defense last week which apparently went pretty good (all of the residents write it and we are compared against all the other residents. I am in my second year and it is scary to be "pitted" against the fifth years!)

Wish me luck! :)

  • Cardigan: Forever21
  • Dress: Le Chateau
  • Earrings: Joe Fresh
  • Belt: Anthropologie
  • Watch: Fossil
  • Boots: Vintage Born
  • Lunch: Opa!
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WiW: 12.08 - "Casual. Don't dress up."

What a curious summons!

I still don't really like to wear jeans (they freeze and make your legs super cold) so I went for my usual.

I don't think I am really that dressed up; toned down the makeup to almost nothing, though. My skin is happy with me today!

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WiW: 12.6 - Commuting in -42!

By popular demand!

Also because I took the day off for my birthday, so I didn't have an exciting outfit for today!

Here you go, the "marshmellow puff in brown"!!

  • Toque: Candies
  • Scarves, Zippie Hoodie: Ricki's
  • Parka: Canadian Tire (Misty Mountain)
  • Mitts: Roxy
  • Snowpants and boots: North Face
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K/R: Kate Spade, Round Two

Well, at least I can zip it up this time! The last size 4 Kate dress was sooooo tight around the boobs it was insane (luckily my sister loved it!)

I am leaning towards a keep for this one, but I thought I would seek my YLF blessings first!

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WiW: 12.4 - Blackwatch on the Plains of -30C

I didn't know I would ever find a plaid I would love so much, or a pleated skirt that fit! It is a kid's skirt, but we will keep that our little secret! It even has my initials (thank you, Lands End) and makes me feel like I got to go to private school like I have always dreamed!

That being said, I hope I tied in enough other elements not to read "hi, I just escaped from the girls school over there!" :)

Also, another cold day!

  • Cardigan: Ricki's
  • Blouse: Dorothy Perkins
  • Skirt: Land's End
  • Earrings: Ruche
  • Belt: Vintage Burberry
  • Boots: Vintage Born
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WiW: 12.3 - In Which it is SO COLD!

It looks like we got another cold snap this week, with almost -30C with windchill (so not too bad if you have a big warm parka!)

I wanted to wear my super warm blazer today!!

It's so cold that our neighbors to the south are calling for a snow day! Oh boy... We will have to see how busy clinic is today, but of people do not make it in, I can see why!!

Ps: for you FMA fans (Ceit!) it's still not as cold as Ft. Briggs. Maybe Northern Command.

  • Blazer, Belt: Anthropologie
  • Dress: Eva Franco
  • Necklace: Ruche
  • Earrings: ? Forever21
  • Boots: Vintage Born
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