Starts with blue suede pumps...

I've recently became a huge fan of cobalt blue, and nothing pleased me more than these ultra-feminine pumps in an unexpected bright blue. Though this weekend was still a bit chilly, incorporating brighter colours into my wardrobe helped remind me of sunnier (and warmer) days.

I paired my bright shoes with an equally bright complementary colour. This lightweight cashmere sweater is perfect for this time of year, and though it's hard to see in the pictures, they feature a very unique detail - leather elbow patches!

Hope you're having a good week so far!

Shoes: Zara (available here, luxe version here)

Top: Pink Tartan sweater, Barneys Co-op cape

Bottom: Gap

Jewelry: J.Crew necklace

Starts with a sweater coat...

Mother Nature was deceptively cooperative this weekend by bringing Spring-like temperatures. It was the perfect opportunity to bring out one of my long-favourite pieces, a draped collar sweater coat. I started by adding a belt in the morning to dress-up for a brunch date and then left it open and more relaxed for an afternoon of running errands. 

I paired my sweater coat with my go-to faux leather leggings and stacked black and gold accessories, which helped add a bit of edginess to an otherwise very feminine and laid-back look.

 There is truly nothing as versatile and timeless as a well-made sweater coat. This particular version has an oversized draped collar, which provides dimension and movement and has lent itself well to being reinvented and worn again and again over the years.

What items in your wardrobe do you find yourself reaching for time and time again?

Top: Theory sweater (old,similar version here), Club Monaco t-shirt

Bottom: Aritzia

Belt: Joe Fresh

Jewelry: Hermes and Gap bracelets, Michael Kors watch

Starts with a graphic print sweater...

Happy Monday! This whimsical sweater takes the term "leopard print" to a whole different level. As a big fan of animal prints, how could I resist the print of literally, an animal?

 

Paired with my fall-favourite oxblood skinny pants, this is perfect for weekend lunches and casual Fridays. 

Hope you all have a great week!

Sweater: Garage (also loving this version here)

Blazer: Banana Republic

Bottom: Aritzia

Shoes: Cole Haan

Jewellery: Marc Jacobs watch (old), Hermes bracelet, Tiffany & Co necklace

Sunglasses: D&G

Starts with black cropped pants...

It's official. I'm obsessed with cropped pants. Come Fall, I don't know how I can go back to my wider-legged dress pants. I love how cropped pants look so effortlessly chic while providing a great way to show off my shoes. 

It's a bit tricky for a slightly shorter person like me. I have to be careful that the pants aren't too long (otherwise it adds bulk to the legs) and careful that it's not too short (otherwise it looks like I'm wearing capri pants). My preference is just above the ankle.

 

Here, I've paired my pants with a feminine checked top and a long statement necklace to elongate the torso.  

We're coming into the long weekend, and I'm looking forward to spending some time outside - how are you spending the last days of summer?

Pants: Gap

Top: T.Babaton (from Aritzia) blouse, Banana Republic sweater

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Jewellery: Banana Republic long necklace (old); Tiffany & Co, Tag Heuer)

Sunglasses: D&G

Purse: Botkier (last seen here and here)