Graphic Suede

Hey guys! We've been lucky out here on the west coast of Canada - we have been having some really fabulous fall weather. When the conditions are right (mid day + direct sun) you can even get away with wearing a t-shirt like I did here.  So remember in my last blog post when I mentioned that I had found some great fall finds at the thriftstore? Yah, this skirt is one of them. I don't know if you can tell from the photos but it's suede - a huge trend for this season. I think the color really makes this piece stand out for me. Instead of a traditional neutral (black, camel) this shade let me take the suede in a different direction. I took a graphic approach with this particular look and I loved it! For the cooler weather I am thinking a black turtle neck and over-sized scarf if I want to play up another graphic look. If I am having a preppy day, I might pair it with a blue and white striped top and denim jacket. I love all the possibilities. Oh and did I mention it was only $17 and real suede? Well...now I did! Hahaha.

Skirt: Thrifted (similar + cute + cute) T-shirt: Sincerely, Jules (old) ( fan of this one + this one). Vest: Sirens (similar). Shoes: Steve Madden. Purse: Chapters (old) (similar).

Peek-a-boo.

This post was originally going to be all about this high slit tunic top and my struggle to style it (and I will get to that eventually) but after looking at these pictures for my blog post, all I want to talk about is my new hair! I LOVE IT! I've never felt quite this moved after a hair cut. This haircut makes me feel like a new person - a bolder, cooler person :p Heck, maybe it even inspired this bolder fashion choice I made. Right, so back to the top! Where to start...I wasn't quite sold on this high slit trend I had been seeing until I found this piece. Its clean lines and minimalist style appealed to me right away and I could picture layering it for the fall (at this late in the summer, pieces have to be justified by their ability to be worked into my fall wardrobe) but first I had to figure out how I'd wear it in summer. Cue the Pinterest research and this is where we ended up! I quite liked this outfit, especially the little peek of skin on the side. It felt sexy in an understated, not-tryin-too-hard kinda way...just like my hair! Have you guys ever got a haircut that changed your whole attitude about yourself??

Tunic top: Sirens (similar + cute). Shorts: J. Crew (similar). Shoes: GoJane (similar). Tote bag: Indigo (similar). Glasses: haggled for on the streets of Bali (similar). Necklace: Urban Behavior (similar). 

A study in Minimalism

I dedicate this entire blog post to my love of the minimalism trend. I didn't realize how passionate I was about it until I sat down to write the post. I have re-written this about three times now, and I kept feeling like I was giving off a crazy rant vibe...and I probably was (and will) but maybe if I try to explain myself you will understand why I feel so passionately. First of all, I like the look of it. Does that go without saying? I wasn't sure, but I thought I'd get that out of the way to start. Second, and far less shallowly, I love the versatility of the pieces this trend is adding to my wardrobe. Not only is it easy to match up all the pieces like in the look below, but each individual piece could play a center part in a completely different look (or 2 or 3). They each can be dressed up or down - the possibilities are endless! That versatility adds fun AND value to a wardrobe, and who doesn't want that?! Well, if you made it this far along in my impassioned ramblings about minimalism...thank you for reading!! Haha.

Trench (similar) + Sweatshirt + Culottes: Forever21.  Shoes: GoJane (similar + these are cute too). Sunglasses: Can't remember :( but similar here. Purse: Indigo.