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by veronika novotny

Spring Has Sprung

Apr 6, 2021

Spring has sprung, and I'm SO here for it. The sunshine, and longer days are giving me life! Ok, on to important business first! Here's a link to MY TOP - it's the cutest & on sale. Plus, say hello to the most perfect weekend bag (US link or CAD link here). It's absolutely one to love, and I know you'll LOVE it too. You can choose different strap colours, or un-clip the straps and hold the handles for an evening bag look. Be sure to peek, the adorable lining is worth it alone!! 

Other than that, this month, I've been slowing down my blog & Insta life so I can focus on growing my jewelry & clean skincare biz. Yay! I started with Stella & Dot last year, and while it's been a challenging year thanks to my health (oh, mono!), my business has continued to be such a bright light, and the reason I jump out of bed every morning. With that said, I recently started an Insta page for my biz and I'd LOVE your support & follow over there. And if you're looking for gorgeous & affordable accessories to help spruce up your wardrobe? Or, clean & clinical skincare? Then you'll love my S&D shop! Ok friends, be back soon with more #reallife outfits, because Covid life, and dog mom life. Have a great week!! xo

Outfit Details:

ModCloth Sweater (love & on sale), ModCloth High Rise Leggings, Stella & Dot Crossbody bag (US link, or CAD), Old Navy Sneakers
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A Snowy Adventure Day

Mar 4, 2021

Yay. Finally! I was soooo excited to get a snowy adventure day! I've had these photos sitting in my brain for months - waiting, and waiting, for snow! And the weather gods finally delivered. We started the day with hot coffees, a visit to the ocean & an old-timey museum, and then headed to the forest for photos. It was perfect! And I had such a good health day that day too. Double yay! On the fashion front?! I recently added this Madewell beanie to my closet and I'm obsessed. As you can see, it's super cute & super cozy! But, I will say... while I absolutely had a blast giving one last nod to winter, I'm definitely counting down to spring and mild weather. Who's with me?!

This month & the last, I bought several adorable ModCloth items and I'm ready to rock them in all their un-layered glory. Come on' weather - am I right?! And if you'd like to peek at what I'm buying... head over to my shop page! I've been really good about updating as I buy new things. Go, me. Haha! Other than that, I'm excited for a Skype date with my bestie, Coco & Vera, tomorrow, and then it's the weekend, baby! Any fun plans? What's everyone up to?! xo

Outfit Details:

Madewell Pom-Pom Beanie, Zara Puffer Jacket (similar), Thrifted Grey Hoodie (similar), c/o Tradlands (similar), American Eagle Skinnies, Hunter Boots

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My Wedding Vow Renewal Ring

Feb 25, 2021

I'm SO excited to finally be posting my vow renewal ring. It was honestly the most amazing & thoughtful surprise! And although I just might be biased - I'm convinced it's the most beautiful ring I've ever seen!! I especially adore that it's filled with so much love, thought and sentiment. The centre stone is an ethically mined Oregon Sunstone and changes from a pink / red in low evening light, and shows more peachy / nude in the daylight. Just like the sun! It's also surrounded by ethically mined diamonds and set in yellow gold. And love that when Martin read our vows, he wove the meaning of the ring into it as a way to commemorate the day and remind us of the vows we made. I mean, seriously, so dang romantic!

Now, and forevermore... I'm reminded of the light & love that surrounds our marriage and the beautiful growth we've had over the past twenty years. We've come so far! Thanks so much for joining me, and following along with our wedding vow renewal. Excited to be back next week with an outfit post + the prettiest snowy photos. See you then and have a great rest of the week! xo

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Our Wedding Vow Renewal

Feb 16, 2021


While we kept our day simple in many ways (aside from Martin surprising me with the most beautiful ring), our day was rich in meaning, brimming with love, and honestly surpassed all my expectations. Our love has deepened so much over this past year and it feels as though we're starting new & fresh, and more in love than ever. I'm so thankful for that! And so grateful & proud of the wonderful man Martin strives to be. Relationships undoubtedly take work - but it's worth all the bumps when you know you're growing stronger & stronger, and make a great team. Excited to share a little bit of our day with you! 

We started our vow renewal on Saturday and planned a nice chill day at home. It was perfect! The sun was pouring in, we lit candles and played soft piano music in the background. We both wrote & read our vows, we cried, we laughed, and Martin surprised me with a ring to commemorate the day. It absolutely took my breath away and I can't wait to share more on the ring he chose in next week's blog post. Yay! I then set up an indoor picnic for us, we munched, talked & talked, snuggled, and it was wonderful!

The next day, we headed down to the ocean for our finale and lucked out with warm weather, and managed to find a quiet & private nook for ourselves. Martin shared two of his favourite bible versus on marriage, and we decided to write down what we're letting go of in our lives & relationship. Just as we were about to let our tiny pieces of torn paper fall into the ocean... a gentle wind gust came and swept it off our palms. We watched as our papers fluttered in the wind, before falling into the ocean and get carried away. It was so magical, symbolic, and felt like a new chapter. Unencumbered by the past, and full of hope for the future! Thanks for letting me share my day with you friends - means so much!! xo



Outfit Details:

ModCloth Blouse (on killer sale!), Madewell Pom-Pom Beanie, Old Navy Parka (similar), ModCloth High Rise Leggings (love!), Hunter Boots

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Renewing Our Wedding Vows

Feb 2, 2021


This year, Martin & I will be celebrating our 16th wedding anniversary, and 23 years of togetherness. Holy moly! And I could not be more excited to be renewing our wedding vows later this month. It's been a difficult year thanks to Covid, but it's also been a year that has cut life's distractions and allowed Martin & I to strengthen and grow our relationship in such wonderful ways. We've had countless heart-to-hearts, and really hunkered down to learn each others communication style. We're also currently doing the Alpha Marriage course and it's been such a fabulous addition to all we've been learning! 2020 is the year we deepened our love, started to work together as a team, and we're creating a marriage we're both incredibly proud of. Our marriage & bond has always been great, but unfortunately, poor communication habits have a way of eroding and distracting us from truly appreciating the person we're with. I'm so grateful for all we've learned!

So naturally, what better way to celebrate than with a vow renewal! We've decided to do a quiet ceremony with just the two of us, then we'll enjoy refreshments & a picnic (I'm spreading out fur blankets, all the pillows, and lighting a million candles) and then for part two of our ceremony we'll be heading down to the ocean the next morning. Yay! Have you renewed your vows? If so, I'd love to hear about it! I'll definitely try to take a few pictures along the way and share them with you. We're also planning on vow renewal photos with a photographer later this year, and to take a mini moon once it's safe to do so. If there's one thing this past year has taught me... it's to celebrate, all you can, whenever you can! xo



Photography by Veronika Novotny
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Rocky Point Park

Jan 26, 2021


This is my first time coming to the pier to take outfit photos in winter, and I'm obsessed. The moody vibes are definitely working for me. And gah, can I just say how wonderful it is to be back on the blog?? My health has a long way to go, granted, but having a space to show up for is doing wonders for my mental health. Even though my fatigue continues to be a constant struggle! Anyway, enough on that. I'm sure you guys don't come here to listen to my health woes. On a brighter note, and like insert all the confetti & champagne emoji's, Martin & I are renewing our wedding vows in February and I can not wait!! It's been quite the year, besides the pandemic, and this is the perfect way to sweeten all we've been through! 
  


Outfit Details:

Joe Fresh Beanie (similar & so cute), Old Navy Peacoat, Old Navy Sweater, Levi's Wedgie Jeans, Old Navy Sneakers

As for my outfit?! This is pretty much my uniform these days. Last year, I was wearing all the fancy clothes, starting to work in a more corporate setting, and now my life couldn't look more different. All of a sudden... I'm left wondering, does my blog name Curated Wardrobe, still make sense? But I suppose it does! I still love my small & meaningful wardrobe - I just had fancier plans for my outfits when I launched the rebrand. Haha! But here we are, comfy, cozy & really not mad about it.
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My Goals For 2021

Jan 20, 2021


Are you committing to any specific goals for 2021, friends?! No matter how big, or small, I always love having goals to work on. I feel like especially with all that's going on in the world, it's more important than ever! For me, feeling a sense of purpose, having tangible accomplishments (even if they're minuscule) is such a key component to mental health. If you've written out goals for yourself too?! I'd love to know what they are, so be sure to let me know in the comments below. Can not wait to start checking mine off & working on all the things. Yay! 

1. Make health a priority - I've done so much already! I stopped drinking last year, started working with an amazing naturopath, have kept up with my prescribed supplements, and I'm eating a mostly vegan & high protein diet. I'd also like to cut back on coffee, and opt for drinking tea in the morning instead - my poor adrenals & nervous system desperately need it. 

2. Commit to 4-5 blog posts per month - Providing my health can handle it, I'd love to commit to 4-5 blog posts per month. I'm still on partial bed rest and concerned that being too sedentary will hurt my overall recovery & stamina. While resting from a virus is great, too much rest can also lead to other health issues - it's a balancing act for sure. But for now, I'd like to commit to regular posting, and I'm honestly SO excited about it. Like get me the hell out of bed, please!! 

3. Organize & style my closet - I'm almost half way there. I recently downsized & re-organized my closet, and now I'd like to go through & style all my outfits for winter. I'm thinking I'll utilize the Cladwell app for that. Do you use it? It's the perfect way to discover outfits and keep yourself organized! 

4. Book regular social time - whether it's a Friday FaceTime call, or an occasional socially distanced picnic... I'd like to make my girlfriends a priority. I need it, we all need it. Can't wait to start this one! 

5. Work out every morning - and when I say workout?! Considering my current health situation, it will be very chill and consist of stretching & light yoga. I hope to keep it to 10 minutes a day and then tack on a few minutes every few weeks. It's crazy how much of my fitness level I've lost as a result of being sick. Both my cardio and muscle strength are completely shot, but eye on the prize, because I know I'll be able to rebuild my fitness levels again. 

As always, thanks for reading & supporting, friends. I honestly appreciate your readership and friendship so much. You've seen me through re-brands, numerous health problems and continually cheer me on - it means so much! Wishing you all a very productive (whatever that means to you) 2021. This is the year of no pressure, and no judgement. Am I right?!! xo
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Day In Belcarra

Jan 14, 2021


This was my first outing since last summer, thanks to my mononucleosis (insert eye roll & me waving my middle finger) and fingers crossed there will be many more on the horizon. I wish I could say I enjoyed every minute of it - but truth be told, when you have debilitating fatigue... enjoyment isn't exactly the first word that comes to mind. But my current plan is to go out for an hour, or two, and then rest for several days after. It's hard! However, focusing on the moments that are good, helps, and trying to take life exactly how it is + keep faith things will get better is where I'm currently at. Here's hoping this is the year I regain some semblance of health! 


Isn't Belcarra Park the loveliest?! It's such a vibe, and I feel ever grateful to live near the ocean. The area also has the most gorgeous walking trails, there are five in total, and range from 3 - 6 miles. Hopefully when I feel stronger, I'll be able to explore more and take you guys with me. Of course! The last time I visited Belcarra was this past summer when I met up with my parents for a socially distanced picnic. We chomped, chatted & sipped wine. Can't wait to do more of that come spring & summer! 

Outfit wise, I kept it pretty simple. Because honestly, who the heck is dressing up these days?! My coat is from Old Navy and still available in the prettiest Hunter Green. My Hunter Boots are my fave go-to this time of year, and I noticed the dark blue ones are 40% off right now - such a good deal! I also did a little bit of online shopping this past weekend and bought the cutest chunky pom-pom beanie from Madewell + I bought their three-pack pleated adjustable face masks. I've been wearing surgical ones up until now, but since masks are now mandatory, and here to stay, I thought I'd splurge and get more stylish ones. I've heard rave reviews about the Madewell ones - so I can't wait to try them! Ok, that's it for now, friends. Hope to be back soon! xo
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Happy 2021, friends. Cheers!

Jan 4, 2021 Vancouver, BC, Canada


A quickie post to wish you a very Happy New Year, friends! I think we're all rooting for glimmers of hope in 2021 and a return to normalcy. These days, I'm missing warmer weather and socially distanced visits outside with family. It's hard! But aside from the challenges, my hubby & I decided to celebrate New Year's Eve at home and make the most of it. I wore a festive dress, sipped Perrier and went to bed for ten. Ha! Clearly, my inner granny was out in all her glory. How did you ring in the New Year?! Judging by my Instagram we either drank with our spouse, roommate, or alone. But aside from the challenges, I'm still counting my blessings and toasting life as it is. Because after all, it's the life we currently have and staying optimistic makes everything a whole lot easier. Cheers to a slightly better 2021!! xo

PS - My dress is from Zara, but sold out. If you're looking for something similar?! I'd definitely recommend this beauty!
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