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Cirque du Soleil Totem

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Elaine

A few weeks back my husband got us tickets to see Cirque to Soleil Totem as an early anniversary celebration.  We have seen many Cirque shows in the past and I really think this one was one of my favorites!  They were REALLY strict about taking pictures in the venue so unfortunately I have none 🙁 and it was pretty packed so we didn’t even remember to take pictures with the sign outside!  All I have for you is a couple pictures of what I wore 😛

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Dress:  Banana Republic XXSP (gift from Marilou of Twenty York Street)
Cardigan: Ann Taylor XXSP
Belt: Danier XS
Necklace: mark by Avon
Shoes: Nine West size 7
Earrings: Birks
Purse: Rebecca Minkoff

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I wasn’t sure what I wanted to wear as it was a Wednesday evening and I knew a lot of people would probably be wearing jeans, but we planned to go out for a nice dinner beforehand so I wanted to dress up a little bit!
I’m am in desperate need of a hair cut too, my curls are just always frizzing up and I can’t seem to style it so I’ve been wearing my hair up a lot like this lately:

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Keep in mind I’ve learned that no matter what I do with my hair it almost ALWAYS comes out differently!
If Cirque du Soleil Totem does come to a city near you I HIGHLY recommend seeing this one!
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48 thoughts on “Cirque du Soleil Totem”

  1. Louise @ cosmetic bee says:
    November 3, 2011 at 9:17 pm

    How did I miss this outfit post?? You look gorgeous – love the pale grey and blue combination!

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  2. asecondglanceblog says:
    October 24, 2011 at 11:43 am

    I adore your updo! So chic.

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  3. Stylepint says:
    October 23, 2011 at 2:10 am

    Love this outfit, so classy and sophisticated! I’m itching to see Totem…just gotta snag a pair of tix first. =P

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  4. New Petite says:
    October 21, 2011 at 9:28 pm

    I enjoyed it but Mr. didnt like it as much as I wanted him to like and talk about it 😉

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  5. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 21, 2011 at 1:05 pm

    Thank you so much!

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  6. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 21, 2011 at 1:05 pm

    Thanks Annie! 🙂

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  7. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 21, 2011 at 1:05 pm

    You saw it in Toronto? I know, I guess I’m not surprised anymore, seems rare that people dress up for anything!

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  8. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 21, 2011 at 1:02 pm

    Thanks Nelah 🙂

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  9. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 21, 2011 at 1:02 pm

    Grey is my favorite colour LOL!! Goes with anything, right?

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  10. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 21, 2011 at 1:01 pm

    Definitely check out Cirque, always such an amazing show!

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  11. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 21, 2011 at 1:01 pm

    Thanks Jessy!

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  12. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 21, 2011 at 1:01 pm

    Wait patiently for the sale on Dealuxe 😉 probably end of season!

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  13. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 21, 2011 at 1:01 pm

    Thank you so much Heather!

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  14. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 21, 2011 at 1:00 pm

    Awww…thanks so much! 🙂

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  15. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 21, 2011 at 12:59 pm

    Thank you Elle!

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  16. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 21, 2011 at 12:59 pm

    That’s true, always something different 😉 How was the Blue Man Show?

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  17. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 21, 2011 at 12:59 pm

    Thanks Angeline, I appreciate the comment!

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  18. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 21, 2011 at 12:59 pm

    Yes fellow curly girl, I feel your pain 😛

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  19. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 21, 2011 at 12:58 pm

    Man I know they were soooo strict on taking pictures! We too a picture of ourselves inside the tent without anything in the background and someone stopped us!

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  20. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 21, 2011 at 12:58 pm

    Thanks so much Louise!

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  21. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 21, 2011 at 12:57 pm

    Working on it 😉

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  22. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 21, 2011 at 12:57 pm

    Thanks Tara! It was a great night out 🙂

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  23. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 21, 2011 at 12:57 pm

    Thanks Sydney! I took pictures of how I did my hair at your request – of course it looks completely different 😛 Will work on a post soon!

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  24. TOBeautyReviews says:
    October 21, 2011 at 12:55 pm

    Thanks Callandra!! Sorry I haven’t been by your blog in a while, blogger issues and time not on my side!

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  25. Loida de Velez-Robles says:
    October 20, 2011 at 1:38 pm

    So love your outfit! And your hair is just perfect with the whole look!!! You look beautiful!!!

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  26. Really Petite says:
    October 19, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    You look so pretty Elaine! Love the outfit!

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  27. Tinfoil Tiaras says:
    October 19, 2011 at 9:56 am

    I LOVED Cirque de Soliel Totem- I went over Labour Day weekend and was in awe at the beautiful costumes! You look great- I also dressed up for the show and was surprised at how many people were wearing jeans!

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  28. Nelah@52newdays says:
    October 18, 2011 at 10:30 am

    Special outfit and hair for such special night 🙂

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  29. Clara Turbay says:
    October 17, 2011 at 8:44 pm

    I like your outfit so muhc! The gray color is awesome!

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  30. Thu says:
    October 17, 2011 at 7:06 pm

    Such a gorgeous outfit. I love the accent of the red belt and your RM shoulder bag. Love the curly up-do so sophisticated! Looks like you had a great time, I would love to see Cirque du Soleil one of these days!

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    Thu

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  31. Jessy says:
    October 17, 2011 at 12:58 pm

    So pretty! I love the colours you’re wearing : ) Your hair looks great like that!

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  32. Sweet Laundry says:
    October 17, 2011 at 8:47 am

    This outfit is so ladylike – LOVE! That necklace is great and I am so in love with your Rebecca Minkoff. I still haven’t found an affordable one yet 🙁

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  33. H&K Style Journey says:
    October 17, 2011 at 7:28 am

    You look so classy! Love the hair and your dress 🙂 Heather

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  34. H&K Style Journey says:
    October 17, 2011 at 7:28 am

    You look so classy! Love the hair and your dress 🙂 Heather

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  35. H&K Style Journey says:
    October 17, 2011 at 7:28 am

    You look so classy! Love the hair and your dress 🙂 Heather

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  36. H&K Style Journey says:
    October 17, 2011 at 7:28 am

    You look so classy! Love the hair and your dress 🙂 Heather

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  37. H&K Style Journey says:
    October 17, 2011 at 7:28 am

    You look so classy! Love the hair and your dress 🙂 Heather

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  38. Phey says:
    October 17, 2011 at 2:19 am

    i love the hair! sooooo eleganteeeee!! <3

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  39. Elle says:
    October 16, 2011 at 11:00 pm

    LOVE your hair and this outfit is so sophisticated!!!

    Happy anniversary!

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  40. New Petite says:
    October 16, 2011 at 10:56 pm

    I Like your hair and its better they turn out different every time else you’ll be bored with the same look. We went n watched Blue Man Show on Wednesday 🙂

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  41. Angeline says:
    October 16, 2011 at 10:16 pm

    Love it! I think your hair turned out beautifully.

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  42. Michelle says:
    October 16, 2011 at 9:24 pm

    You look gorgeous! I love the colors you chose! And Happy Anniversary!! 🙂

    I know what you mean about the hair…I feel the same way! My curls are never the same! 🙁

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  43. PetiteintheCity says:
    October 16, 2011 at 8:52 pm

    Congrats on your anniversary!! And your hair looks great I don’t know why you’re complaining! That’s so nice of Marilou to gift you that dress, and it looks great on you!!

    Damn…I wish I could have saw cirque pics!!

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  44. Louise @ cosmetic bee says:
    October 16, 2011 at 8:43 pm

    Happy Anniversary! You look gorgeous!! That dress is perfection on you!

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  45. The Procrastinator says:
    October 16, 2011 at 8:40 pm

    oooh great hair! tutorial mayhaps? =)

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  46. Tara says:
    October 16, 2011 at 7:55 pm

    You look beautiful…glad you enjoyed your anniversary celebration 🙂

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  47. Petite LG says:
    October 16, 2011 at 7:46 pm

    Happy Anniversary, Elaine! I really love your hairstyle here. If you have a chance, can you do a tutorial, please =)? I’d love to see how you do it. Have a great week!

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  48. Callandra says:
    October 16, 2011 at 7:37 pm

    You look beautiful Elaine 🙂 Happy Anniversary!!

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