Fall Flavour

The air is nippy and the leaves are changing colours, fall is definitely here! It can sometimes be hard to drag oneself out of bed on a Friday, especially when the days are getting shorter and the sun is not up yet... That is why I decided on wearing a PJ-like outfit. Soft pants, a loose, silky cami and a knitted overpiece where the perfect combination to get me through the day. I also opted for a fall colour palette with the oranges, reds and tans. Lace-up flats are as comfortable as slippers, but are way more on trend, so that was my go-to in the footwear department. This outfit can take you from work, straight to the couch for a Netflix marathon! There is no better way to ring in the weekend, (for hermits like me, anyways!)

Pants: Dynamite | Camisole: Dynamite | Sweater: George (Walmart) | Earrings: Payless Shoe Source | Purse: Luigi Dei Medici | Shoes: Old Navy

TBT - Autumn is in The Air

I wore this look a few years ago and still love the colour combination. Navy, mustard and light grey forma great fall palette. The muted tones pair nicely with the yellow of the changing leaf-colours outside. I love getting inspiration from nature! Although I'd still wear this outfit today, I unfortunately cannot because I no longer have this cardigan. It is bitter sweet because it took me years to find the perfect mustard cardigan. This one was 100% merino wool from J.Crew and was perfectly cropped with the most precious ruffle colar. Unfortunately, it would appear (by the state in which it was returned to me) that the poor sweater was put in a dryer as it is now felted. It is completely ruined. I knew I was going to lose some of my clothing collection, but the loss of this piece could have been avoided, and that it what upsets me the most... The search for the perfect replacement continues.

Top: Jacob | Cardigan: J.Crew | Pants: Jacob | Belt: Garage | Earrings: (old) | Bracelet: Pandora | Boots: Yoki

Chambray Layer

  
I opted to wear my black maxi dress today. Seeing as it is sleeveless and has quite a high slit, I decided to wear my chambray shirt over top to minimize the amount of skin exposure. A hint of leg is ok, but if I was showing off the arms with that, it would be a bit much for an office setting... I finished off the look with hints of metallic in the necklace and shoes, just to add a bit more glitz to my outfit. Lastly, I grabbed my grey fringed purse, as I feel it perfectly adds that touch of casualness. Yes, I realize I have elements that make the look more casual, while others add pizzazz: it's all about balance!

Dress: Venus | Shirt: Old Navy | Earrings: Payless Shoe Source | Necklace: Reitmans | Purse: H&M | Shoes: Me Too New York

Stripy Scarf

I love how a simple neck scarf is the perfect finishing touch to a basic look. It adds a bit of effortless flair and really brings the outfit up a notch. Skinny jeans and a striped top is definitely a staple outfit of mine, which often ends up being the building block to a more complex look. Today, I jazzed it up with a colourful scarf and black lace-up flats. Both accessories add interest to the look and make it trendy as well. Ghillie flats and chocker-style neck wear are all the rage this fall. I updated my usual style with this season's go-tos to keep things fresh and unexpected! How do you incorporate new trends into your style?

Jeans: Second yoga jeans | Top: Smart Set | Scarf: Zara | Earrings: Payless Shoe Source | Flats: Old Navy

Bright and Chilly

So, I guess summer isn't quite over yet. Either way, the mornings are definitely getting crisper, hence the addition of a cardigan to today's look! I'm still hanging on to the summer colour palette of turquoise and coral, but I added a few autumn hues to transition the dress into the next season. The metallic tones of the flats and the jewelry paired with the chartreuse make for a good hint into the fall palette that is just around the corner, without completely being out of line with the summer vibes. How do you transition your summer pieces into fall?

Dress: Banana Republic | Cardigan: Old Navy | Earrings: Payless Shoe Source | Necklace: Smart Set | Bracelet: Smart Set | Flats: Old Navy

Drive-In' it Old School

  

Date night at the drive-in! I really love this old-school activity. It's like going out to the movies without leaving the comfort of your couch. It really is the best of both worlds! Plus, tonight's line-up was vintage as well. You can't go wrong with a double-feature of Ferris Bueller's Day Off and Top Gun! I decided on sweat pants and a cape to stay cozy. Let's face it, I chose a cape because it was going to serve more as a blanket than anything else... I was so comfy, I ended up falling asleep during the second movie! My outfit was then perfectly styled to meet my needs! I girl needs her beauty sleep every now and then. This is a perk that you don't get when sitting in a theatre, falling asleep is frowned upon, but all bets are off in your own car!

Top: Dynamite | Pants: Walmart | Cape: Dynamite | Shoes: Me Too New York

Last Colour Hurrah

 

 

Seeing as summer is pretty much over, I figured I'd wear a bright colour combo one last time! Teal and coral is one of my favourite combinations and I so happen to have those two colours on hand! They also happen to pair well with my scarf, so I added that to the mix also. I wore this look on a Friday and had a girl's night planned. We went for drinks and desserts (the essentials) before hitting the theatre for a good chick flick: Bridget Jones's Baby! I was in dire need of a night out and this did the trick! Girl time is always time well spent!

Jeans: Jordache (Walmart) | Tank: Walmart | Blouse: Smart Set (donated) | Scarf: Shiraleah (Nordstrom) | Earrings: Payless Shoe Source | Shoes: Old Navy

Reverse Stripes

 

Here I go again with the black and white stripes! I've got some catching up to do on my print-mixing! I wasn't sure about paring this top with this skirt, but in the end I really liked it. I took a risk and it paid off! The top and bottom were a perfect contrasting-print match! I think this only worked because the size of the stripes is pretty much the same. Had the stripes been thinker in one of the two pieces, it might not have worked so harmoniously. I also couldn't resist adding a sleeveless blazer to the look. Hey, it's a favourite piece of mine for a reason, it completes just about any look! Add-in black lace-up flats for my stripe-effect and I am basically a walking piano! This outfit might have been hard on the eyes, but it was music for my soul!

Skirt: Dynamite | Top: Reitmans | Sleeveless Blazer: Dynamite | Earrings: Payless Shoe Source | Flats: Old Navy

TBT - Alma Mater Colours

So, this outfit was worn on the first day I started working for my alma mater. I figured it would be very appropriate to wear the school's colours of grey and garnet. I remember inheriting this skirt from my sister years ago and decided to wear it with my trusty burgundy blouse. The entire look is very preppy, school-uniform like. It also makes me feel a bit like Hermione because of my somewhat untidy hair... I figured if there was ever an occasion to wear a pleated plaid skirt, it would be on a back-to-school kind of day!

Skirt: (old) | Blouse: Dynamite | Necklace: Dynamite | Earrings: Claire's |Bracelet: Pandora | Boots: Call it Spring

Rockabilly Red

 

 

My mojo is back and the creative juices are flowing once more! What a joy it is to be back in my own clothing! It's really great to have prints back in my life. I didn't realize just how much interest they infuse in a wardrobe. Being the print-mixer than I am, I was having major print withdrawals! I decided to go bold today and wore my classic white and black polka dot dress. For some reason, I always think of Minnie Mouse when I see this dress and my instinct is to always pair it with red... So I added the red scarf and sandals to the mix and finished off the look with a denim jacket. I'm getting major 50's Rockabilly vibes from this outfit. It just gives me the urge to swing dance!

Dress: RW&CO | Jacket: Old Navy | Scarf: Zara | Earrings: Payless Shoe Source | Sandals: Banana Republic