Friday 29 September 2017

Fiercely Fall

I'm so excited to jump into this fall's latest trends! I definitely didn't ease into the season's dark lip. I'm a fan of the bold, out-there hues that makeup brands have been releasing, specifically dark blues and...dare I say it...greens! I'll be the first to admit that those colours are not easy to wear, but with the right outfit (and attitude) I think it can be rocked fiercely. As soon as I picked out this dark blue, floral duster, I envisioned it with an uber dark lip. The duster has a silky, kimono-lingerie feel to it and it's one of my favorite fall items, as I experiment mixing it with other textures and trends. The black, cami top echoed some of the lingerie feel of the duster, but then I anchored the look with a cropped, fringe denim. The cropped, flared silhouette for pants is another trend I am totally ready to get on board with this season. The pointed toe flats were a great find from Unika, a local consignment store. This first outfit of the fall season got me totally pumped for all the fashion to come, and I am really happy that I found a look to rock my inky, blue lip with. What are the trends you are excited to wear this fall?



















Floral duster || Dynamite (similar but w/belt). 
Denim || Urban Planet
Cami || Sirens (old) (similar).
Bra || Sirens (similar).
Shoes || Zara (consignment from Unika) (similar).
Earrings || H&M (similar) (ones I was inspired by).
Purse || Kate Spade (similar in black).
Lipstick || NYX Soft Matte Lipcream in Moscow + Liquid Suede cream lipstick in Alien + L'Oreal Infallible Paints in Navy Spy.

Saturday 16 September 2017

Champagne and Rock & Roll.

I sat down to do some homework, so naturally my thoughts wondered to things I would rather be doing...like drinking mimosas. I wore the look below to the most fabulous brunch. It was fabulous, not just because of the mimosas, but because my sister and her family surprised my husband and I - coming all the way from Texas! Combine that with my hair and outfit being on point, and you have the makings of a wonderful day :) But back to the outfit. As I experiment with fashion, and different looks, I believe I am getting closer and closer to defining my own style. This outfit is definitely something that resonates with my consistent love of mixing styles and vibes. I scored this Marciano pencil skirt at a local thrift store. I was drawn to the print (ginhgam, so hot for spring/summer 2017) and the classic shape. It totally appeals to the preppy little part of my fashion heart. The structured print and shape of the skirt begged me to pair it with something...wilder(?) like a vintage band T. The red in the lips of the shirt was the perfect accent to this classic colour palette but the print made it so fun! Add some more fun accessories in the form of canvas runners and an emoji sprinkled, sporty clutch and you pretty much have 'me' represented in one outfit. Red lipstick...just made sense - it's a classic colour but  when you combine it with a slightly smoky, bronzy eye, you get a totally different vibe.  It was also a cute way to echo the print on the shirt and the lip pin emoji.  I hope that this post sparked some inspo to mix it up with your next brunch outfit - now let's go get a mimosa! Cheers :)












Skirt: Thrifted (this is cute). Tank top: Sirens (also cute). Shoes: Converse. Purse: Chapters Indigo (this alternative is so cute, I might need it too) (if you don't wanna buy the pins separately). Pins: Ardene's (so.many.pins). Glasses: Unkown (also cute).