Lace Skirt; Spring Edit

how to wear a lace skirtYou last saw this lace skirt when I styled it in the winter. I had scored it at an end of summer sale in the late fall for $19. Even though it is almost neon orange it is super versatile.

how to wear a lace skirtEven still I seem to pair this lace skirt with the same colour palette each time. Cream top, mushroomy colour shoes is extremely close to the cream lace top and furry vest of the winter look.

But I think the reason it works is because the focus is the bright skirt and everything else in the outfit lets it pop.

how to wear a lace skirtOutfit details: Sweater Joe Fresh, Lace Skirt Anthropologie (black & white version), Heels Pura Lopez.

Some details you can’t see in these photos are the silk back on this sweater which takes it from being a boring basic to a pretty cool one. The heels are one of my favourites from back when I had a corporate job. I love the bow and you can’t see it well in the photos but there is a ruffle detail on the edge of the shoe.

Do you have favourites in your closet that have lasted 5 plus years?

Linking up HERE:

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5 Must have Jackets

We don’t have a Nordstroms yet in Canada. They are set to open in Calgary first in 2014 and the first Toronto store will open in 2016. So in 2.5 years we can have that whole Nordstroms experience north of the boarder.

Or we can shop online now because they ship to Canada!

nordstroms saleShop the Jackets:

1. Sanctuary Quilt Print Jacket (under $100)

2. Vince Leather Blazer

3. ELEVENPARIS ‘Ekit’ Blanket Stripe Biker Jacket

4. Milly Crop Moto Jacket

5. Free People ‘Prairie’ Embroidered Swing Jacket

I have been a bit obsessed with jackets lately. You can have the simplest outfit underneath,  have an amazing jacket and BAM you have an amazing outfit. Not convinced of the power of a jacket – check out how I would style this embellished jacket below.

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I really love the jeans and a white tee base for everything from brunch, shopping, even out for dinner when you have a statement jacket to go over top. If you aren’t into mixing the stripe sandals with an already patterned jacket you could easily swap them for the red espadrilles on sale in this post.

How would you style a statement jacket? & are you checking out the Nordstrom’s sale?

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Camo Jacket Topper

camo jacket with a dressYes this white eyelet dress again. Seriously if you don’t have a white dress yet for this summer go get one. The fit and flare style of this one makes it super comfy and really flattering.

camo jacket white dressBut more than anything I love that a white dress is a blank slate. Switch up the jacket or sweater and you have a whole new look.

geox sandalsI am loving my strappy new sandals courtesy of the GEOX pr team. I went into the Eaton Center store and took a look at a number of fashion forward styles that they had for spring. It is funny because this is the same store that my mom has gotten walking shoes for Europe and I had written off as a bit too mature.

Still they had a bunch of cute sandals and some really great booties. I did find there were a few styles that didn’t work for my feet (which are small and wide) but the pair I ended up with above are lovely. The leather is buttery soft and really require zero breaking in. And the low wedge is totally walkable.

camo jacket white dressI broke down on the latest GAP sale and picked up this camo jacket. It is one of those items that just takes the edge off dressier items and makes it a bit more comfortable. Unlike my army jacket this one is more of an over-sized shirt style instead of a real jacket. Even though they don’t seem to have alot of sizes online there are plenty in store at the Toronto Eaton Center location.

camo jacket white dressOutfit Details: Camo jacket GAP (other options here), White eyelet dress Old Navy, Shoes c/o Geox.

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Mixing Prints; Stripes & Florals

stripes and floralsI wore these pants quite a bit when I was dreaming of Spring in snowy March. And then I seemed to put them on hold in April. Now I want to get them out again now that they seem to match the scenery that has popped out in the last week.

black leather biker jacketHonestly save fall I think May might be my favourite month of the year. It has our first (at least in Canada anyways) long weekend of the season, it seems to be a perfect 20 degrees most of the time and you can still layer with out melting.

stripes & florals black leather biker jacket I will say that after a week of cooler weather at the cottage I am so thrilled to be back in the city. It is a good 5 degrees or so warmer and the trees really popped while we were gone. Still it was great to just slow down a bit a few hours north of the city, see some family and friends.

stripes florals black leather jacketOutfit details: Black Leather Biker Jacket Danier Leather, Stripe Sweater Zara, Floral Pants Joe Fresh, Wedge Sandals JCREW.

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This outfit would totally work for the latest #thewaywewear project Print Mixing. You can get more details on how to participate HERE. I hope I see you mixing your prints and linking up! Need some print mixing inspiration? Check out the #thewaywewear Print Mixing Pinterest Board.

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On Sale Right Now for less than $150

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I love this time of year. When retailers are throwing spring sales with loads of dresses and shorts that its just getting warm enough to wear.

So I went through some of the recent sale items at some of my favourite online retailers to find some amazing items for under $150.

Shop the Sale:

1. anna & boy ANNA-E-148-ALOHA jackets YELLOW MULTI

2. del rio london DEL-E-IBIZA shoes GREY

3. Red Benita Peeptoe Espadrille

4. Joe’s Jeans Vintage Reserve Skinny Jeans

5. Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Lucky T-shirt

6. Theodora & Callum Casablanca Scarf

7. JCREW Merino Sweater in Inky Floral Print

Sometimes it is totally worth it to wait for the sale season to pick up some totally on trend items that are usually out of your price range. Have you ever scored something Major on sale?

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What Would SHE Wear?

Ever see something and think WOW that would look good on so and so? So I was trolling through Asos looking for inspiration which I do an embarrassingly alot and saw some pieces that I loved. Then I realized they would look fantastic on some bloggers I follow.

So this post is all how I would see some of my favourite bloggers to follow style particular Asos items.

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Blair’s blog Atlantic-Pacific is wildly popular. And while it is largely photo centric I do know a few other things about her, like she works in fashion. Well maybe that is it but she has inspired a whole league of fashion bloggers to wear rings like Pheobe Buffay, pair stripes with pretty much anything and get their hair done like it was the 1950′s again.

I thought the mirrored scarf print dress was so Atlantic Pacific and I paired it with a number of items that Blair already sports on her blog or something similar. It is getting to the season where you really don’t need a jacket but I could easily see her wearing a cropped leather jacket or go more lady like and pair the dress with a trench.

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I love Kate’s OMYHEART blog for a number of reasons. She is Canadian, she rocks flats and inspires me to wear more skirts. I also love that she is proud of where she comes from and regularly intertwines Maritime inspired items into her wardrobe.

That is why, whether ironically or cliche, I thought of her when I saw this lobster stripe sweater. I paired it with a navy skirt which might have been a bit safe but I could also see her wearing the polka dot version too. All this collage needs is her Rebecca Minkoff purse!

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Alicia (from cheetahisthenewblack.com) holds my heart as the blogger who really got me obsessed with style blogs. Probably because I relate to her the most. Well her style anyways. She rocks leather, she is petite (way more so than me) and tends to be more edgy than all the other perfect pretty girls with a blog. She is also a brunette, even though for the last year she was the fiercest red.

I love this dress for her because of the details at the shoulders and the pockets. Plus the black in the pattern means that you can throw over a black leather jacket and put on some cut out booties and be set for a night in NYC.

Who are your favourite bloggers? And what would they wear?

PS if you like this post let me know – I have a feeling it could make for a great series ;)

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Long Weekend Sales; Victoria Day Weekend

club monaco saleRetailers are notorious for offering big discounts on long weekends to encourage those who aren’t taking off into Cottage Country to head into the mall instead. Thing is with online shopping you can go to the cottage or just avoid the crazy parking lots and shop from home ;)

These are the retailers offering sales and discounts this weekend.

My Wardrobe has launched it’s Spring Sale section with up to 70% off (starting at 30% off)

Club Monaco has extended their 30% off sale for Canadians through Victoria Day Weekend.

Tory Burch has 30% off in their sale section.

Shopbop has added a bunch of spring/summer items to their sale section.

JCREW has extra 20% off use the code LOOK20

JCREW Factory has an extra 30% off SALE30%

GAP has an extra 30% off sale styles – extra 40% off sale styles in the US (whats that about? sheesh)

Banana Republic has 35% off your purchase, 30% off in the US.

Danier’s sale on spring leather jackets continues and some styles have been marked down EVEN LOWER.

Last Call has an extra 30% off Woman’s clothing plus everything for men and home.

 

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bluboho now open in Toronto! #giveaway

One of the only stores I have ever driven outside of Toronto to do a store profile is bluboho. Any others that get a mention are simply because they have another store in Toronto that I have checked out locally.

That makes this shop extra special. Still I am pretty jazzed that they just opened their sister store up at Yonge & Eglinton. Now instead of driving to Oakville I can just pop up to midtown.

Lately I have been stalking the bluboho instagram because I love their arm parties and delicate rings. And of course I was following along with the progress of their Toronto location. It is now OFFICIALLY OPEN!

In honour of the new #blbohotoronto store Cheryl & Maggie (the owners of bluboho) are offering you a chance to win a $250 gift card to shop bluboho. Details how to enter are below or check out the contest page over on the main website. There will be extra chances to win for our facebook followers so make sure you like the page!

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The Denim Vest

The denim vest is one of those ultimate layering items. In the colder months you can layer it under coats (no bulky sleeves) or over leather jackets (to get that oh so cool leather sleeve look on a budget).

In the warmer months they are perfect for layering over dresses without adding alot of bulk.

The style of denim vests are all over the map right now. Anything goes from over-sized, shrunken, bleached to asymmetrical moto zips.

denim vestShop the Denim Vest styles (3 lines left to right).

1. Cheap Monday Taylor Denim Vest

2. Proenza Schouler Denim Vest

3. KUT from the Kloth Denim Vest (under $100)

4. Two by Vince Camuto Denim Vest (Plus)

5. J.Crew Denim vest in workwear wash

6. Jag Jeans ‘Camden’ Denim Vest (Petite) (under $100)

7. Levis TRUCKER VEST (under $100)

8. Madewell The Jean Vest in Storm Cloud Wash (under $100)

9. Rebecca Taylor Denim Vest

10. DECIBEL PATCHED BLEACH WASH DENIM VEST

11. Rag & Bone/JEAN The Vest (also here )

12. Gap 1969 Denim Vest (Canadian Shoppers)

 While I like the look of some of the over-sized jean vests I am not sure this is a look I could pull off. For the ways I am imagining of styling the jean vest I think one that is fitted or more true to size would work better.

How would you wear a denim vest?

PS. I have a great giveaway with bluboho – amazing prize so you can shop their new Toronto location. Check it out HERE.

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Cottage Style

cottage styleFor me cottage style is about taking my favourites, keeping everything casual and making outfits that work.

When we drove up to my family’s cottage this week it was alternating between snow and rain. But when I was packing it was about 20 degrees so  I had to pack everything from dresses and sandals to sweaters and jeans.

danier black leather biker jacketEverything about cottage style is more laid back. Windblown hair, simple jewellery. But I refuse to throw on an unsightly coat because I have forgotten anything cottage appropriate. Instead this black leather moto jacket can keep me from looking too casual.

delicate layered jewelleryThis really isn’t a complicated look. It is a stripe top, skinny grey jeans and a black leather biker jacket. The elements that really make this outfit work are the bold coloured scarf, layered jewellery and black booties.

black leather biker jacket danierOutfit details: Black Leather Biker Jacket Danier, Stripe tank Old Navy (old), Grey Jeans Banana Republic (old but find more grey jeans here), black snakeskin boots Zara (fall ’12), Scarf Sussan (old), Jewellery Etsy & random store in the Dominican Republic.

cottage clothing styleHow do you dress for the cottage?

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