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.

Desert Rose.

Guys! I've been sitting on this post for weeeeeeeks. Unfortunately, school has totally got in the way. Ugh. But slowly and surely I plugged away at it and now I can share one of my favourite posts to date. I've always wanted to shoot pictures in the desert. There is just something about that landscape that I find so beautiful and inspiring. So my dream location combined with one of my favourite trends of the moment is obviously going to equal my fave post everrrrr. To say that I am obsessed with the sheer lace trend this season is only a mild exaggeration. Back in the summer I was lucky enough to snag this lacy, embroidered top from Value Village for a steal and boy am I glad now. My Pinterest feed is teeming with see-through lace or mesh tops AND I LOVE IT. I even had to go out and get a lace body suit with long sleeves. You heard me...HAD to. I get that this may not be everyone's cup of tea, but if the look intrigues you and you want to try it out, here are two tips that I hope will make it easier to wear.

1. You need the right bra. I think that anything underwire/push up-y would just be too much on top of the sheerness of the top. I definitely think this look calls for a soft fabric or lace bra or bralette, the prettier the better - it will be on display! Another option I am totally into is a barely noticeable, nude bra for a really provoking naked-esque look.

2. You need a high waisted bottom. Now this is just my own personal fashion opinion, but I think that if you leave your belly button uncovered it looks more like an outfit suited for the bedroom. The high waisted denim shorts I have on here were thrifted for me by my amazing sister. I can't thank her enough, they are the most perfect pair of 90's Levi heaven! And they probably cost her about $1.75...USD...$2.30 for us Canadians. To top it all off, I even got a day of fall sunshine in Osoyoos to wear them once before they have to be put away for next summer (*crosses fingers and hopes high waists are still in*).

PS. This lip colour...If you are totally into this 90's/grunge/greige/cool toned lip of the moment...this metallic purple grey is amazing. Link below :)

Top: Forever21- thrifted (similar). Bottoms: Levi - thrifted (similar). Belt: H&M. Bra: Forever21 (similar). Boots: Aldo (old) (similar). Jacket: H&M (old) (similar). Lips: Hard Candy Metallic Mousse in Smoke & Mirrors

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. 

Darkside

This outfit marks the first time my husband has ever told me he liked my fur vest. He's been anti-vest since...well since I first got one, so at least two years now. This didn't faze me as my faux fur vest love is strong. This must mean two things: one, the outfit was so good even he couldn't deny the vest or two, he's slowly becoming more fashion conscious thanks to my influence. I really hope it's the latter, as I desire to wear things far more daring than a faux fur vest. I'm bringing him around slowly. Haha. But back to the outfit. The vest has so many applications, here it's slightly bohemian, but pair it with faux leather leggings/pants and it's sexy and cool - perfect for date night. I was digging the darker vibe I was getting from this outfit and wanted to try it with a darker purple lip and I really liked how it turned out. What do you guys think? Does anyone else out there just feel like wearing purple lipstick some days?

Vest: Sirens (similar). Dress: Urban Planet (this one's cute). Hat: Can't remember :( (similar). Boots: Aldo (old) (similar). Lips: Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm in Shameless and Maybelline Color Elixir in Vision in Violet.