Sporty Fun

After all the fall talk on the blog, we've been having some very lovely, warm September days here! I threw together this fun, sporty look for a casual lunch date with my husband. I love when you can feel cute AND comfortable! :)

Hat: Lids. White t-shirt: Shop Sincerely Jules. Jean button up: American Eagle (old). Jeans: Winners (old). Shoes: Journeys. Purse: Forever21.

LLFS's Top 12 Picks for Fall

1//Chelsea Boots: comfy and stylish, what's not to love?! 2//Black distressed denim: wear with everything. 3//Blanket coats: layered on and topped with a belt. 4//Black moto jacket: so versatile, dress it up or down. 5//Faux leather tote: my go-to fall bag, chic and easy. 6//Long cardi: can't wait to rock this with boyfriend jeans or layer over a dress!(bonus in-expensive one) 7//Cozy grey sweater: perfect for layering! 8//Wool hat: can't get enough hats for fall, go floppy or western inspired, whatever...just get yourself a hat. 9//Scarfs: go oversized for a super layered/cozy effect or try something new by tucking it under a belt or sweater a la J. Crew. 10//Shearling: I'm adding shearling to my wardrobe with a lined denim jacket, but it also looks great on a faux leather vest or jacket. 11// 'Fancy' sweatpant; OK,
bear with me here...I have seen so many pictures of ladies rocking these chic versions of a sweatpant, with heels and button up blouses - love it! 12//Faux leather: anything! For real. A pleated midi, a pencil skirt, skinnies, shorts...I could go on and on. I love mixing this sleek texture with the cozy knits of fall.




That was a really fun post to make, creating it has made me even more excited for all the looks I can create this fall with all these great pieces. Did you guys like it? See anything up there you love? Thanks for reading!

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. 

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.