Autumn's kiss.

The temperatures have been dropping, and not a moment too soon as far as my Fall 2016 pinterest board is concerned. I'm full of inspiration thanks to the always hefty fall editions of my favourite fashion magazines. Every year this season comes around, I come up with a different theory as to why I love it so much. This year's theory: Layers. I love clothes, and so it would only hold that I would enjoy wearing as many as fashionably possible. I have the most awful time choosing when I am presented with many options, and I always try to maximize my choice. It's interesting to see how this part of my personality shows in my style choices. I enjoy the challenge of combining my clothes in interesting and different ways, while still presenting a cohesive, pleasing outfit. I'm no expert by any means, but I think that it's a worthy aspiration. 

This season's trends are full of pieces to inspire many a layered fall outfit, but my muse for this particular look was this dark, floral print maxi. Definitely one of my favourite pieces for fall. I am constantly fantasizing about looks with dark, romantic maxi dresses and an even darker lip. Mmm! Just talking about it make me feel dreamy. 

Dress: H&M (old) (cute). Jacket: Winners (old)(similar)(also cute). Belt: H&M. Purse: TJ Maxx (similar). Hat: H&M (similar). Make - up Tutorial: Lisa Eldridge. 

New Lengths

As promised, this post features this denim skirt as my third fall, thrifted find. I had been seeing a lot of longer denim skirts ( I am assuming this was a '70's thing?) and I was inspired.  So I couldn't say no when I saw this one for $4. I had to have it taken in at the waist so it would sit up higher, at my natural waist, but totally worth it.  I was inspired to play up the differing lengths in this outfit: the midi length of the skirt and the knee high boots. Not two things that you would normally put together, but they kinda work - the boot's almost mimic tights. The all black felt chic, in contrast with the denim and I felt slightly Parisian - effortlessly cool :) I've also worn the skirt with warmer, tan boots and a striped blue + white sweater for a preppier version of this outfit. How would you guys rock this knee length denim skirt?

Skirt: thrifted (similar). Black turtle neck: Forever21 (old) (similar). Moto Jacket: H&M . Boots: Aldo (old) (similar). Clutch: Indigo (old) (similar) (cute) (stunning)

Blue Jean Baby...

It's slowly starting to warm up here in Western Canada, and all I want to do is wear dresses! However...it's not quite that warm enough so, I had to do a little wardrobe compromise and I really like how this outfit turned out. I took a simple jean dress and toughened (and warmed) it up with my flat, thigh-high boots and my moto jacket. I love my little red, quilted purse for a pop of colour, so it was an obvious choice for this outfit.

Jacket: H&M (old) (similar). Dress: Target (old)(similar + cute). Scarf: Ardene (old)(similar). Boots: Aldo (old)(similar). Purse: Ross (old)(similar).

Thigh highs for low temperatures

 

Coat: Tommy Hilfiger via Winners (old). Boots: Aldo (on sale). Sweater: Gap. Skirt: Oasis. Purse: Indigo via Chapters. Bow: Ardene's.

Canadiana

Hat: Attitude. Coat: Seductions via Sirens (old). Boots: Aldo (old). Backpack: Canadiana via Walmart. Jean button up: H&M (old), similar. Sweater: Joe Fresh (lots of cute stuff on sale right now).  Jeans: American Eagle (old).