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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Printed Pants

Spring has official sprung and there’s nothing better than adding some bright colours to your wardrobe.

Chris and I attended wedding last week and I wanted to start the season off right. I found these floral silk pants at Aritzia and knew they’d be fun for a beautiful spring wedding.

I also got to pair them with my satin Manolo Blahnik wedding shoes which was a definite bonus.
 
Marais Pant, Manolo Blahnik shoes, Minou Camisole, Equis Jacket,'Miss Havisham' encrusted horseshoe necklace, Michael kors oversizes runway watch, Small diamond dust hing bracelet by Alexis Bittar, Tory Burch Aviators

 
Here are some more inspirational pants to get you excited for warmer weather:


Keep it simple


Alexa Chung
 


Miranda Kerr

 
 
Casual
Jenna Dewan

Michelle Williams

 

 
Pop of colour
Sienna Miller

 
 
 

Print on print
Olivia Palermo

 


Wide leg
 
 
 
 

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Wish List: Denim Vest

I’ve always had a love for the denim jacket, I can easily say it’s one of my favourite items in my closet.

That being said; I have always appreciated the denim vest and think it’s time to add it to wardrobe. When I told my husband about the newest item on the ‘Wish List’ I don’t think he was able to invision it. I think this is because any opportunity he gets to dress up for a costume party or Halloween he pulls out his collection of denim vests, mullet wigs and transforms into some sort of a ‘Glam Rocker'. Just to clarify he has at least 3 vests in his collection.

I tried to get him to understand by showing him a few photos of what I had in mind. As I’m often seen running around in vintage summer dresses I definitely think the denim vest will be great addition to the spring/summer season.

Jessica Alba in Maxi dress and scarf
Nicole Richie toughens up a summer dress with an embesllished vest and black heels.


Sienna Miller in casual boots and a summer dress
 
My Husband dressed up as Rick Allen (the one armed drummer from Def Leopard)


 
 
 

 

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

New addition to the closet!

If you’re like me and every once and awhile like to treat yourself to something special then I suggest you make it worth it!
I decided it was time for a new purse!

I knew i wanted a fall colour, something I could wear dressed up, casual and would add a bang to any outfit. After an afternoon at Holt Renfrew trying bag after bag I didn't find anything that wowed me that was within my price range. Right when I decided to call it a day I saw something that caught my eye....Jewel-toned infused hues of dark turquoise leather and gold-toned hardware...Hello Alexander Wang. As soon as i tried on the Rocco Studded Shoulder bag I knew it was the one. Yes it may have been a tad over what I was hoping to spend but I knew it was an investment and will only look better with age. It really fits my style and exactly what I was looking for. Also I think I was trying to think of things to say to my husband to justify the splurge, good thing I prepped him beforehand!
It’s been two weeks now and I am loving my Rocco. Most men don’t understand a woman’s love for handbags and shoes but that’s fine, they don’t have to get it. We work hard therefor deserve something extra special every once and awhile! Also I'm happy to report my husband is definitely a fan of the bag, just as long as I don't come home and tell him I'd also like the Dove Gray one as well!








Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Socks with heels....you can do it!

When I'm planning an outfit and find myself looking for inspiration I like to Google different looks online (as I’m sure most of you do). I found there aren't many sites that are dedicated to outfits that work for the real world. I'm talking about regular girls who go to work, out for dinner, movies, parties or just out running around.



 
Wearing socks with heels is a good example as there are fantastic looks on the runway, or elaborate celebrities wearing something outrageous because they can (love you Rihanna) therefore I want to start sharing inspirations for different styles, trends, and looks that I enjoy and hope you do to.

Keeping it very causal:

Alexa Chung

 
 
Day to day
Chloe Sevigny

 
 
 


office appropriate





Night out
 
Leighton Meester

 
I think we know who we can thank for this look:

Dorothy, Wizard of Oz

 
Don't forget you can also do a high sock:
 
 
 
 
And just for fun here are a couple of girls that push the envelope which as I mentioned, you can't help but love them even more for it.
 
Rihanna

America Ferrera
 

 
 

Friday, October 26, 2012

Staying stylish in the rain

Last year I treated myself to a Mackage wool coat and Hunter boots. I'm not ashamed to say have officially come out from the back of the closet. I tried to put it off but the leather coat isn't warm enough for the early morning walk to the office. I have found my new daily neccesities are a toque, scarf, wool coat, boots and umbrella.  I’ll let you know when the parka and mitts come out!

When it’s cold and wet I sometimes find it challenging to put a stylish outfit together, probably becasue all I want to wear is a big chunky sweater, leggings and slippers (and to stay inside!).

Here are a few girls that remind us we can still look stylish all bundled up.


 






Just one reminder: Always carry an umbrella ….nothing worse than getting caught in the rain unprepared (especially with your Chanel!!)