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.

Vested Interests

The sun is peaking out here and there in my part of the world, but it's still pretty chilly out. Not only were all these light layers weather appropriate but they were super comfy and cute...obviously. I love finding new ways of wearing this trench vest. Seriously, it's one of my favourite items of clothing. To any ladies looking to mix up their wardrobe, I highly suggest something along this line. It's only one piece and it will change up your entire wardrobe - such a great return for a little investment. It'll be a great layering piece as we come into spring. Oh man, I am so excited for spring. I've been reading all the spring issues of the style magazines and I feel so inspired! I am ready to wear dresses and sandals again, who's with me?!

Trench vest: Forever21 (old) (cute). Turtleneck: Forever21 (old) (similar). Pants: Forever21 (old)  (cute). Shoes: Converse All-stars. Bag: Indigo (old) (similar). Necklace: Joe Fresh (old) (similar)

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).

I could walk 500 miles..

I love this post! I am so into this cool sneaker trend for so many reasons! First, it totally lets me play with my love of mixing things up: casual sneakers with classic coats or sleek faux leather pants or minis - love it! Secondly, it is always awesome when something looks great and FEELS comfortable to wear. Although I love my heels, I will be the first to confess...they don't always last so long on my feet. But these cool kicks...I could walk shop for miles in 'em! Typical me, I couldn't choose between these two pairs, so I had to get both. They're such a versatile, fun addition to my wardrobe and I am so excited about all the outfits I can add them to, but for now here are two looks I've created so far - hope you like 'em!

Look 1// Hat: Love Couture. Sweater: Forever21. Coat: Aritizia (old). Jeans: Urban Behavior. Shoes: Foot Locker. Purse: Chapters. Mug: Starbuck (old).
Look 2// Coat: Forever21. Top: Forever21. Jeans: Urban Behavior. Shoes: Footlocker. Purse: Chapters.

Bye Bye Booties

I can't believe it's September already! Fall is upon us, and if my Pinterest board is any indication...I am very excited to start wearing cozy layers. That being said, a part of me is sad to see the summer go...because these booties did not get out enough! Haha. I took advantage of one of our last days of warm weather to rock them with distressed boyfriend jean shorts and a white blouse and blazer. One of my major fashion loves is pairing seemingly contrasting styles to create a put together outfit. I loved the distressed, relaxed style of the shorts in contrast with the more formal style of a button up blouse and blazer. The white on white palette is also something I've been digging lately. I don't think I'll be able to give up the booties quite yet (they're just too good), so I am going try and transition them into my fall wardrobe. Speaking of fall wardrobe...I am working on an exciting new post, something a little different than my usual posts - stay tuned!

Blazer: Aritzia (old). Blouse: H&M (similar). Shorts: Forever 21. Necklace: Bauble Bar (similar - only $6). Purse: Indigo via Chapters. Booties: Steve Madden via Nordstrom. Lips: L'Oreal Colour Riche Colour Caresse in Rose Taffeta.