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.

Champagne and Rock & Roll.

I sat down to do some homework, so naturally my thoughts wondered to things I would rather be doing...like drinking mimosas. I wore the look below to the most fabulous brunch. It was fabulous, not just because of the mimosas, but because my sister and her family surprised my husband and I - coming all the way from Texas! Combine that with my hair and outfit being on point, and you have the makings of a wonderful day :) But back to the outfit. As I experiment with fashion, and different looks, I believe I am getting closer and closer to defining my own style. This outfit is definitely something that resonates with my consistent love of mixing styles and vibes. I scored this Marciano pencil skirt at a local thrift store. I was drawn to the print (ginhgam, so hot for spring/summer 2017) and the classic shape. It totally appeals to the preppy little part of my fashion heart. The structured print and shape of the skirt begged me to pair it with something...wilder(?) like a vintage band T. The red in the lips of the shirt was the perfect accent to this classic colour palette but the print made it so fun! Add some more fun accessories in the form of canvas runners and an emoji sprinkled, sporty clutch and you pretty much have 'me' represented in one outfit. Red lipstick...just made sense - it's a classic colour but  when you combine it with a slightly smoky, bronzy eye, you get a totally different vibe.  It was also a cute way to echo the print on the shirt and the lip pin emoji.  I hope that this post sparked some inspo to mix it up with your next brunch outfit - now let's go get a mimosa! Cheers :)

Skirt: Thrifted (this is cute). Tank top: Sirens (also cute). Shoes: Converse. Purse: Chapters Indigo (this alternative is so cute, I might need it too) (if you don't wanna buy the pins separately). Pins: Ardene's (so.many.pins). Glasses: Unkown (also cute). 

Ruffled.

My love of the ruffle skirt started when Blair of Atlantic-Pacific rocked hers, a bold red-on-red  ensemble that was genius (as is everything she does, in my humble opinion). After that, one of my other instagram favorites, Pretttylittlelayers, was also killing me with her ruffled, gingham number. So, when I saw this beauty on the sale rack at J. Crew...I almost ran to it! Seriously. It was definitely a fast walk. I paired the embroidered lace top with it, channeling some Dolce & Gabbana vibes, and I couldn't be happier how it turned out! Thanks to my boo, Jenna, of The Nourished Vibe for snapping some pics for me as I twirled around Fort Langley. Thanks girl! Now I'm gonna keep my eyes peeled for inspo from other fashionistas, and see what other outfits I can dream up with this skirt.  Tell me, what would you pair with this skirt??

 Skirt: J. Crew (also cute). Top: Forever21 (thrifted) (similar, cute). Shoes: GoJane (so many cute alternatives! one, two, three, and these would have been cute too!). Purse: Vintage (similar, this would be cute too). Sunglasses: random market purchase (similar).

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