Mimi Takes Five - #173

MAF - Chandail noué

MAF - Épaisseurs hivernales

Jewel Tone Prep

Ruffles & Rubber

Footwear Fave

Seersucker Blazer

Keeping it simple with a light and easy look today. I paired my trusty black skinnies with a seersucker blazer, white blouse and red flats for a fresh, springtime look. The weather is warming up, so the layers are becoming lighter in both material and colour. The sheer chiffon blouse layered over a white cami is easy-breezy, while the light-striped blazer softens the dark jeans. The red shoes add just the right pop of colour to jazz things up a bit. I also added a marbled-bead necklace to give the white-on-white-on-white layering a bit of dimension. Seersucker is such a classic warm-temperature fabric. The crinkled effect gives it a more casual, everyday feel, while still having the added bonus of working well on tailored pieces such as blazers and dresses. I believe everyone needs a little seersucker in their closet!

Jeans: Zara | Blazer: Banana Republic Factory | Blouse: Dynamite | Camisole: Smart Set | Earrings: Thomas Sabo | Necklace: Downtown East | Shoes: Bamboo

Trusty Chambray

Chambray shirts are the best! They are so versatile, and appropriate for almost any occasion. In today's look, I dressed it up a bit by going the preppy route. Add some jeans and a blazer and the look really comes together. Finish off with cute bow pumps, a marbled necklace and a bright belt to give it some flair. I feel this shirt can take you from business casual to monkey business and every business in between! If you don't already have a chambray shirt, I strongly suggest investing in one as soon as possible. Trust me, you will get a lot of wear out of it!

Jeans: Dynamite | Chambray Shirt: Old Navy | Blazer: Smart Set | Necklace: RW&CO | Belt: Oe Moda | Earrings: Northern Reflections | Shoes: ABS by Allen Schwarts

Lush Winter Wonderland

Today, I'm embracing the cold winter palette! Whites, greys and blues mesh together well to give a harmonizing look. This little cropped eyelash sweater was one of my favourites last season, and I've only recently dug it out this year. I paired it with a white and grey gingham shirt and robin's egg blue jeans. I decided to add my marble necklace, which picks up on the colours and geometry of the shirt, but that stands out against the fluffiness of the sweater with its hard edges. I am a big proponent of wearing pastels in the winter. I find they echo the coolness of the weather, without being too harsh or vibrant against the sleeping outdoor scenery.


Jeans: Garage | Sweater: Smart Set | Blouse: Smart Set | Necklace: RW&CO | Earrings: (gift) | Coat: RW&CO | Scarf: Dynamite | Tuque: Anarchy Gallery | Boots: Henri Pierre