Summer in the City

This summer, like many before, has seemed to fly by. More busy with work and less with blog posts than I would have liked, but I did have the occasion to snap a few pics of an outfit I wore to a makeup convention (IMATS) in Vancouver. Makeup is my other love, and the IMATS is a makeup lover's heaven. More brushes and palettes than you've ever seen in your life AND all at pro discount prices. I am not a "pro" but for two days I get to shop like one ;) But enough about makeup, on to the outfit! This outfit was totally inspired by a pin on Pintrest. I was struck by the colour palette:  blue and white  with a pop of red. I instantly was inspired to re-create it with pieces from my wardrobe! I think it turned out great! 

I love this city!

Dress: Old Navy. Bag: Forever21. Sunglasses: Claire's. Shoes: Aldo (old). White tassel bracelet: H&M. Gold pointed cuff: Baublebar. Lips: Maybelline Vivids in Pink Pop.  (wow, so I can't find any of this stuff online - sorry guys! I hate that)

Flared + Fabulous

I have a very distinct memory of receiving my first pair of Levi flared jeans when I was a girl. 20-something years later, and I am still loving them. Especially in a light wash and paired with a sky-high wedges for summer. I usually rock them with a flowy, summer-y top but, I decided to switch it up and do something a little more structured on top. The light blue striped button down and white blazer keep with the light, fresh colour palette. A tan bag and shoes are universal warm neutrals for summer. Actually, this whole outfit was based around the necklace. The necklace was a gift from the loveliest of friends. Shout out to Dom! Haha. Love my necklace, and I am wearing it with everythang. I wanted to wear the necklace with the striped button down, and everything else just followed from there. Hope you are all having a wonderful, stylish summer!

                

 

Blazer: Aritzia (old, similar here). Striped top: Smart Set (similar here)(last seen here). Hat: Ardene's (similar here). Necklace: Dynamite . Jeans: Mavi (old, similar here and here). Wedges: Vianna (super old, love these)(last seen here). Purse: Old Navy. 

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LBD: Long Blue Dress

I am loving the cami/lingerie inspired dress silhouettes I've been seeing this summer. I fell in love with this Old Navy maxi version. I loved it so much, I bought it in two colours! In all fairness, there was a sale and I had some coupons :p This was my first styling of it, it was for my birthday dinner. I think the cami/lingerie style makes the dress feel a little bit sexy, so it's perfect for a date outfit. I wanted to keep the easy, flowy feeling of the dress with a long pendant necklace and dainty natural stone necklace. I kept the sandals flat and natural, but still a little glam with the gold accent. The soft, folded black clutch, I chose because it kept with the unstructured nature of the outfit. I felt comfortable and gorgeous all evening! What do you think about this silhouette for dresses?

After all that serious posing, I had to have a little fun...

 

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Dress: Old Navy. Shoes: Target. Clutch: Indigo via Chapters. Long pendant necklace: Stella & Dot. Delicate stone necklace: Stella & Dot (no longer available). Jean jacket: Brody Jeans (so old)(spotted one at H&M). Hat: Ardene's. Sunglasses: Claire's. Lips: Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Creamsicle and Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Charm. 

Black + Yellow.

I was up to my ol' print mixing ways this week. There's a real art to it, ya know. It's not as easy as some fashionistas make it look. You've got to have an eye for it. Now, I am not saying that I am one of these fashionistas, but man do I like to try! It's a great feeling when you make that unexpected match that just works. I've had a lot of fun mixing and matching with these window pane print trousers. The monogram necklace is new (gift from the best sister ever, thanks Shmiss!) and I am excited about styling it with my other jewelry. Here I paired it with a bold statement necklace. I like it! What do you think?

Trousers: H&M. Yellow button-up: Target. Grey sweater: Old Navy (old). Clutch: Indigo via Chapters (old) (the mother of all leopard clutches). Shoes: Bamboo (old) (similar and cute). Statement Necklace: Stella & Dot. Monogram necklace: Etsy. 

Preppy Date Night

I fell in love with the bright, preppy print on these shorts the minute I spotted them (at the grocery store, thanks Joe Fresh!). I paired them with an equally structured and classic white button down. I love it's almost mesh like material; it's that perfect extra detail. I'm totally into the mini bag trend right now, so I grabbed a fresh, white clutch. I added wedges because it was date night, but I think the outfit would be just as cute with some flat, leather sandals for a more casual look :) 

Hat: Ardene's. Sleeveless blouse: Suzy Shier (old). Belt: American Eagle (old). Shorts: Joe Fresh. Sandals: Aldo (old). Gold link bracelet: Stella and Dot. Stackable rings: Yair Stern

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