Let's talk about lace, again. It is so feminine and delicate. I love that it can be dressed up or down and can be incorporated in an outfit in so many ways. I kept today's outfit rather simple and classic. You can never go wrong with black and white, but it can get a tad boring if it is repeated too often. That is the reason for which I like to add a bit of interest with certain pieces. By wearing a white lace top with a simple black skinny jean, it lets the top shine and become the main focal point of the outfit. The top will not have to compete with the bottom if the bottom serves as a backdrop for the top. By wearing a black sandal, I've just elongated the leg and it blends in seamlessly as part of the backdrop.
Jeans: Banana Republic | Top: H&M | Camisole: Smart Set | Shoes: Gomax | Earrings: Claire's
The nautical style is such a classic one. Made popular by Coco Chanel, it was inspired by the striped sweaters worn by Norman fishermen. Today's outfit is loosely based on the style. I stuck with the colour palette of white and blue, but instead of stripes, opted for a navy lace appliqué on a white dress with cobalt accessories. The base of the outfit is a timeless one, while the take on it today is more outside the box.
Dress: Joe Fresh| Belt: Smart Set| Shoes: Sergio Bari | Earrings: Old Navy
Flashback to Valentine's Day! This past fall, I was extremely excited for the limited edition dresses designed by a collaboration of the magazine ELLE Québec and the store RW&CO. These dresses were gorgeous and very well made! I only got around to wearing this one on Valentine's Day for a special couples dinner. This dress has two components, the top lace part is a crop top that can be removed. I chose to wear the top part today and added a red blazer and clutch as a nod to the holiday. I figured I'd go ahead and wear red lipstick and red nail polish, just to be overly kitsch! Seeing as is was winter, I wore little suede booties and tights. This dress truly was love at first sight!
Dress: ELLE by RW&CO | Blazer: Dynamite | Clutch: Amazon | Booties: Sergio Bari | Earrings: Old Navy
This was a casual Friday look. I chose to wear soft pants with a loose top for comfort and added a fun blazer and heels to give the outfit structure. Top it off with a string of black pearls and voilà, you are both comfortable and presentable! Soft pants are a great alternative to wearing sweats or yoga pants because they are a bit more polished without sacrificing the comfort factor. I have a couple pairs and love them! They are great for travelling, lounging, running errands and much, much more! Looking good or being comfortable? You should not have to pick between the two!
Pants: Old Navy | Top: Reitmans| Blazer: RW&CO| Shoes: Gomax| Earrings:Callura| Necklace: (gift)
Bold meets wild! The picture does not do this skirt justice, the orange is a lot brighter in person. Think of an orange highlighter. It is that bright! Instead of taming the jarring colour of the skirt, I decided to pair it with a wild print. One thing to note is that animal prints can be treated as neutrals. Yes, they are busy patterns but are nonetheless neutrals. When you think of it, this is the animal's skin tone in the wild... I finished of the look with a matching set of bangle, necklace and earrings. I was sure feeling the sense of adventure today!
Skirt: J. Crew Factory | Top: Joe Fresh| Bracelet: H&M| Shoes: Bamboo| Earrings:H&M| Necklace: H&M
The monochromatic look is having a moment right now. I opted to wear white from head to toe, but went for a pop of colour with the handbag. When an outfit is entirely comprised of one colour, it's important for the individual garments to have detail and interest. This will ensure the outfit is not boring or lackluster. I chose to wear a white crop top under a sheer blouse and chose shoes with an ankle strap to keep things interesting. Although this outfit is simple, it is definitely not lacking dimension!
Pants: Old Navy| Crop top: Zara| Blouse: Dynamite| Bracelet: (old)| Shoes:Breckelle's| Earrings:Callura| Necklace: Reitmans| Handbag:H & S Collection
One of the things I enjoy almost as much as clothes is tea! I can't get enough of the stuff! So I thought to myself, why not go for Afternoon Tea? The activity pairs two of my favourite things, I mean other than snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes... I decided to go all out and break out the pearls and lace. I simple cut dress with a lace overlay is a timeless look. Going with a deep teal colour adds an air of unexpectedness. I kept the accessories simple and neutral. Yes, gold is a neutral colour, all metallics are. Most importantly, I felt elegant and spent a wonderful afternoon sipping tea and eating finger sandwiches.
Dress: Sandra Darren| Clutch: Smart Set | Pearl string: Smart Set| Bracelet: Fame Accessories | Shoes: Chinese Laundry | Earrings: Callura | Belt: Dynamite | Hairband: Zara
Cobalt, turquoise and magenta, oh my! Bold colours make a statement! Mash a few bold colours together and you get a mega statement! Colour blocking is the wearing of multiple solid colours in the same outfit. The method is as simple as stacking a few different coloured lego blocks together. Pick at least two bold colours and wear them together! Let your creative juices flow, it's really simple. I chose a palette of cool colours for today's look, sticking to similar shades for the most part of the outfit and topping it off with a pop of colour of a different shade. Simple, yet striking!
Top: Dex| Skirt: Zara| Necklace: Reitmans| Bracelet: Pandora| Shoes: Zara | Earrings: BTR
I often get inspired by the activity I will be doing when I style an outfit. In this particular case, I was going to the Alice in Wonderland ballet. I figured, why not get inspired by some of the classic characters of the story. The result turned out to be a mash-up of Alice and the White Rabbit. Colours and key elements from both characters can be found in this outfit. I thought it was perfectly on pointe for the occasion! ;)
Dress: Smart Set| Vest: Garage | Cardigan: Nancy Yang | Shoes: Shoe Company | Earrings: (gift) | Fascinator: Anarchy Gallery| Clutch: Zara
Today's Throwback Tursday is an outfit I wore this past Spring. I like dressing for those in-between seasons because I love layering! It's like you get to wear more than one outfit per day. How cool is that? The "inside outfit" was an edgier take on the plain white T with a black bottom. I decided to wear a graphic T paired with a black mini skirt and black nylons. Throw on some pearls and cute booties and you are good to go! For the "outside outfit" I just added a leather jacket and a scarf to keep chills at bay in the crisper air. In this outfit, the scarf is the magic piece that brings it all together. The grey from the booties, the pink from the handbag and the purple from the jacket can all be found in the scarf. Adding this last element instantly harmonized the outfit!
Skirt: Smart Set| T-shirt: Smart Set | Pearls: Smart Set| Booties: You by Crocs| Earrings: Claire's | Handbag: H & S Collection | Scarf: Dynamite | Jacket: Danier
