Art of the mix.

Nothing makes me happier than mixing prints, and really pulling them off. I know I pulled this one off when my husband looked at me and said, in shock, "That weirdly works". I feel like I earned a real fashionista badge of honour when I mixed plaid with leopard and stripes! This may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I sure love it. Another thing I am in love with...my new hair! I've never been this blonde before, it's fun. I love it with the dark root, and also with the darker brows. It looks great with a red lip - my fave!

Jacket: J.Crew (old) (also cute). Dress: Alfred Sung (omg soooooo old, we're talking 8 years) (similar). Striped mock neck: H&M (similar + similar). Shoes: Forever21 (old) (very cute). Purse: Kate Spade (similar). Faux fur keychain: Dynamite (similar).

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.

                                    

Fall Trends 2015: The 70's + Skinny Scarfs

It's a fashionista's favorite time of year, so I feel like starting this post with "I LOVE FALL" is a bit cliche, but....I do, guys, I do. I'm sure you've read a ton of other blogs extolling the virtues of this season of fashion, so I am gonna try and keep this short and sweet. I want to talk about just two points: textures and thrift-shopping. Ok, first texture. I was thinking about why we all looooooooooooove fall so much, and I came to the conclusion that my own personal love of it is all the textures. Leather, fur, wool, silk, tweed and (especially this fall) suede! The inspiration is endless. My second point, thrift-shopping, is a newer experience to me. My sister got me hooked this summer, and I got a large portion of my fall wardrobe at thrift-stores this year. Maybe it's the whole '70's trend thing, or maybe I have just been missing this hidden gem. My next three posts have been inspired by pieces I've picked up thrifting. The scarf and purse in this outfit are 2 of my finds: the purse was $15 and the scarf was only $4!  How late am I to this party? Do you guys thrift?

I fell for the pattern and the color palette of this scarf at first sight, but when I realized it was a skinny scarf, I knew it was fate's way of saying I needed to try this trend out. Bonus: it's real silk!

This purse was one of my first fall purchases. I loved the color, and the 70's shape. The embossed edge detailing feels really luxe. 

Dress: Target (old)(cute)(also cute). Vest: Sirens (similar). Boots: Aldo (old)(similar + similar). Purse: thrifted (similar w/ great texture). Scarf: thrifted (similar).

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).