Pastel Turtle

Another trick in making springtime dressing a breeze is to mix darker colours with pastels. I realize it kind of goes against some people's instincts, but I swear by it! In today's look, I paired my classic black turtle neck with baby blue trousers and a chartreuse belt. I also added black ankle booties and a navy coat for the outside look. The hints of pastel lighten the look and make it seem less "winterized", although I wear a lot of these pieces during the winter. Overall, the look is less heavy and stuffy, the blue pants are a breath of fresh air! The ankle length is also nice as it hints to warmer temperatures without committing to shorter hemlines and bare legs. I'm testing the waters without fully jumping in! I will be patient, spring is on its way, let's not rush it. There will be plenty of opportunities to wear my brightly coloured clothing once more. For now, I will be content with getting a little bit more wear out of some winter staples.

Turtle Neck: RW&CO | Pants: Banana Republic | Belt: Mexx | Earrings: Ricki's | Coat: H&M | Booties: Sergio Bari

April Showers

Today's look is a perfect springtime get-up. Layering is still a go-to technique, because some days as still cold. Not only does the temperature still teeter around the freezing point, but the rain starts. April showers are a real thing... I don't mind the rain if I am dressed for it. Today was going to be rainy and cold, so I wore a faux-fur vest to stay warm and rubber boots to stay dry. The windowpane top is a nice light print, perfect for spring, and the pop of pink brightened things up on this dreary day. Infusing a bright colour in you outfit on a rainy day is a surefire way of lifting your spirit!


Top: Dynamite | Faux-fur Vest: Dynamite | Jeans: Smart Set | Earrings: Swarovski | Boots: Rockport

Happy Camper

Happy to be home, but feels like camping: so that makes me a Happy Camper! I'm currently really liking my graphic Ts. They are easy to wear and make getting dressed look effortless. I wore this look a couple weekends ago to, you guessed it, unpack and settle-in. Operation Nesting Phoenix is progressing slowly, but surely. It's a good mix of construction, unpacking and furniture shopping. There is plenty to keep me busy for sure! Seeing as this sweater was packed away during the winter, I decided to wear it! It is so comfy and has a nice weight to it. The eyelash detail is a cute touch that contributes to its cozy factor. My weekend uniform is my security blanket at this point. I know I can always look put together with a sweater, skinny jeans and a t-shirt.

Shirt: Sub_Urban Riot | Sweater: Cupcakes and Cashmere | Jeans: Zara

Snow Bright

More snow? Seriously? Oh well, I guess it's not so bad if I still get to wear my red Hunter boots. That is sure to brighten up any grey day! I had a bit of fun with print-mixing in this look. I coordinated stripes with a small circle-print, but stuck with the blue and white palette. The pop of red was the perfect finishing touch to my ensemble and instantly turned into a perfect spring outfit (even if it was snowing!)

Jeans: H&M | Tank: Smart Set | Jacket: Old Navy | Earrings: (souvenir) | Boots: Hunter

TBT - Later Leather

When you have a statement piece, you let it speak for itself. This was the case with the leather jacket of today's look. I kept my outfit super simple to keep the focus on the purple jacket. I paired it with understated teal cords, a plain white T and flat black OTK boots. I added the teal leopard-print scarf to tie it all together and that's it! Sometimes, I like to wear my light, in-between season, jackets as blazers in the cooler months. Unzipped, this jacket could easily work in the workplace. The fact that it is collarless gives it a bit more versatility. I really liked the colour, the shape and the fit of this jacket. Unfortunately, my leather jackets really reacted to the toxic smoke and were unsalvageable. I will be on the hunt for replacements, but I fear it will take a bit of time to find just the right ones...

Jacket: Danier | T-shirt: Smart Set | Pants: Old Navy | Scarf: Elegant Style | Earrings: Dynamite | Bracelet: Pandora | Boots: NY VIP

Texture Tango

I'm mixing suede and velvet today in a soft-texture duo! One of my all-time favourite colour combinations is purple and grey. There is something about this combo that just makes sense to me, I naturally gravitate towards it. I started by matching the colours of the individual pieces, just to realize I was also matching textures. The boots and jacket are grey suede while the pants are purple velvet. Although the textures might give you the urge to touch, the only ones allowed to actually get close enough to feel were my puppies. These textures are a great way of making an outfit appear warmer and inviting. Have you ever seen a velvet chair you didn't want to sit on?

Pants: Old Navy | Top: Mexx | Belt: Smart Set | Jacket: BLANKNYC | Earrings: Callura | Boots: Henri Pierre

Wrap & Pearls

The upside to settling in is rediscovering some of my clothes. I've had this dress for a few years and it sure is a keeper! The sweatshirt-like material means it is very comfortable and warm while the wrap silhouette and the grey palette make it a timeless piece. I kept my look very chic and simple by adding a multi-strand pearl choker, grey tights and black booties. I can see myself wearing this dress time and again. It's always nice to find oldies but goodies in one's closet. Especially when one hasn't seen the full contents of one's closet for a few months... 


Dress: Jacob | Tights: Old Navy | Necklace: Aldo | Earrings: Thomas Sabo | Booties: Blondo

Frost Back

Springtime dressing can be a challenge. The temperatures are yo-yoing at the moment, so getting dressed can be tricky. The temperature dropped drastically from yesterday, so I scrambled a bit this morning trying to put together an appropriate look. I knew I was going to layer a blouse and a sweater... Unfortunately, my matching game is not strong today... I think the chartreuse sweater and the purple and navy plaid is not as nice a combination as I had pictured. Oh well, here's a look for the "please try again" pile! At least I was warm enough!


Jeans: Jordache | Blouse: BP. (Nordstrom) | Sweater: Banana Republic | Earrings: (gift) | Booties: Blondo

Candy Crush

You know you buy too much candy when they give you a free tuque... That's exactly what happened to me the other day. I was simply popping-in to replenish my desk candy supply and walked out with a colourful new accessory! I figured I'd wear it for an easy-peasy Sunday at home. I'm still in the midst of unpacking, so wearing this fun topper makes it a bit more joyful! The metallic T and fuzzy slippers help in that department as well. This would actually be a really cute Easter look. You've got the candy colours covered as well as the marketing! I guess I'll need to go get another haul of chocolate goodies to help out the Easter Bunny!

Jeans: Zara | T-shirt: Banana Republic | Cardigan: J. Crew Factory | Tuque: Squish | Slippers: (old)

Sleeve me Speachless

I'm wearing my cute tie-sleeve sweater again. I can't help it, it is so comfy! Again, I layered it over a bell-sleeve blouse. It's one of the few sweaters that can accommodate such elaborate sleeves, so I have to make the most of this golden layering opportunity! To add a bit of springtime flare, I threw on my red bandana scarf and trusty Hunters! Spring is the air, but it is still very much cold and wet. This outfit is the perfect seasonal cross-over look. The key to perfecting an early spring look is creative layering and rubber boots!

Jeans: Smart Set | Blouse: Banana Republic | Sweater: Zara | Scarf: Zara | Earrings: (souvenir) | Boots: Hunter