Red Hot Leather

Who ever said buffalo plaid can only be casual? I decided to pull it out of its woodsy-inspired funk and give it a whole new life. In comes the leather dress! I buttoned up the shirt all the way and wore it under my dress, so that only sections of the print are visible. I added a statement waist belt, for that extra bad-girl vibe and finished off with patterned tights and metallic booties. Add a bold red lip to pick up on the red of the shirt and you have one bad-ass look! My buffalo plaid shirt never looked so glam. Sometimes, it's nice to push your pieces to their full potential. My little plaid shirt is so much more versatile than I ever thought it could be. I just had to push the boundaries and break the reflex of always styling it the same way. Do you have pieces you always seem to wear the same way? Try to consciously break that habit! The result can be really fun and unexpected! Go ahead and take risks!

Dress: Banana Republic | Shirt: Old Navy | Belt: Call it Spring | Earrings: Ricki's | Tights: Old Navy | Coat: Esprit | Scarf: Aldo | Headband: Anarchy Gallery | Booties: Zara

Leather Lovin'

Some days just start off on the wrong foot... I made a run in my tights first thing this morning and knew it would be one of those days. I figured I'd wear a witty graphic tee to make my mood known to all. If you want to have a good day, please avoid crossing paths with me (said in the most tactful way possible). In comes the "Be nice or go away" shirt! It's straight to the point, and tells it like it is! Plus, I don't actually have to utter a single syllable! Seeing as I was feeling a little less goody-goody today, I figured a leather mini skirt and back-seem tights fit the bill. I added a black blazer and pumps to tone things down a bit and give the look more structure for work. Let's just say, I was ready for happy hour once 5 o'clock came around!

Skirt: Dynamite | T-shirt: Zara | Blazer: Jacob | Earrings: Callura | Tights: Sculptz | Shoes: Zara

Edgy Glamour

On the second night of our short trip, we attended La Nuit sur l'étang, which is the coming together of the Franco-Ontarian community to celebrate their rich culture. Much like the previous night, the show is mostly musical with a sprinkle of poetry and humour. I was particularly excited for this show as it was the 20 year reunion of the group Les Chaizes Muzikales. They did not disappoint! It was all I had hoped it would be!


Seeing as I was attending a second concert, I wore an edgier look. I decided on coated leggings, a grey tunic with slits, a cropped mixed media jacket, a statement necklace and metallic plimsolls. I stuck with a black/grey/metallic pallet as I feel this is appropriate for sitting in a dark theater without distracting from the main act. I felt the outfit hit all the right notes, from texture, to colour and finishing touches! Edgy meets glamorous in this look!


P.S. My partner found a great location to take outfit pics! I'm loving the obelisks and pillars in the snow!


Top: Dynamite | Leggings: Dynamite | Jacket: H&M | Necklace: Stunning (gift) | Clutch: Smart Set | Earrings: Smart Set | Ring: Mark by Avon | Shoes: Zara

TBT - Festive Edge

Seeing as Christmas Eve fell on a Throwback Thursday, and the French Canadian way is to celebrate on the 24th, I found a look I wore during last year's festive season. I had opted for a more glam outfit by pairing my edgy jacket with a red sequin tank and dark wash skinny jeans. Since there actually was snow last year, I was wearing my grey wedge boots. It was a fun, festive, fuss-free look to let me celebrate in total comfort! Now, back to the dessert spread and hot chocolate!


Jeans: American Eagle | Top: Ricki's | Jacket: H&M | Earrings: Ricki's | Boots: Henri Pierre

Fashion Forward

My little black dress got a futuristic makeover today. The shape of the dress is A-line, so I decided to pair it with my cropped tweed and leather jacket. I love the edgier more rocker vibe the jacket gives the dress. I chose to also wear my grey suede over-the-knee boots to really complete the vibe. I'm not convinced the proportions of the dress with the boots hits the mark. But, I don't completely dislike it. I'm on the fence about this pairing... For the outside look I wore my Lululemon coat and checked blanket scarf (current style crush). I like pairing formal pieces with more eccentric ones. It makes for a fresh take on a classic combination (dress plus jacket) and brings it into the now!

Dress: Banana Republic | Jacket: H&M | Neckalce: (gift) | Earrings: A Touch of Whimsy | Boots: Aldo | Coat: Lululemon | Scarf: Old Navy (other colour)

Angular Edges

I remember learning geometric shapes in Kindergarten and getting up one by one to go draw a triangle on the blackboard. I've always loved that shape, maybe because 3 is my favourite number and triangles have 3 sides. Who knows? Today's outfit is very tri-angular! There are a few triangles seen in the seams and the open peplum of the top. There are triangles all around the top and bottom of the belt. I could even debate that the lines in the skirt are very abstract triangles. I have to admit, I don't absolutely love the combination of a peplum top with an A-line skirt. This outfit is not an A+ in my book, but hey, not every outfit is a winner! I love to experiment, and sometimes things don't always turn out the way I pictured them in my head. That said, I do love all the elements of this outfit individually, simply not together. It's all about trial and error, I learn from my fashion faux-pas!

Skirt: RW&CO | Top: Dynamite | Belt: H&M | Bracelet: (gift) | Earrings: A Touch of Whimsy| Necklace: Smart Set | Sandals: Gomax

Sheer Edge

 I was definitely feeling edgy when I put this outfit together. I love a good black and white print garment, and this ikat print gives the skirt a unique touch. I paired it with a sheer-panel peplum top and caged sandals. I love that both the footwear and the top give glimpses of skin. In an odd way, it gives the outfit a bit of symmetry. I figured I'd wear my hair in a half-bun, just to keep with the cutting-edge factor. Not wanting to push the boundaries too far, I opted to wear drop-pearl earrings to soften the look just a tad. Sometimes, I like to add an unexpected twist to an outfit. It makes people ask questions!

Skirt: Ricki's | Top: Dynamite | Bangles: (old) | Earrings: Anarchy Gallery | Shoes: Vince Camuto