Starts with a nautical striped dress...

This nautical-inspired striped has become a staple lately. In a perfectly relaxed fit without being too baggy, it's an ideal choice for casual Fridays and weekend brunches alike.

For this casual Friday outfit, I paired it with a statement necklace with neon details. It provided some "pop" to the dress, and also helped break up the horizontal lines to provide more dimension. Subtle gold accessories and shoes helped complete the look. All that's missing now is a sailboat!

Have a great weekend! And if you're in Canada, Happy Canada Day!

Dress: J.Crew (on sale now)

Jewelry: J.Crew necklace, Hermes bracelet, Marc Jacobs watch, gold bracelet (souvenir from Florence, Italy)

Shoes: Tory Burch

Starts with a contrast collar...

My love for a standout statement necklace is no secret.  But what about a statement collar? More subtle and lighter than bejewelled collars of seasons past, a simple contrasting border is nonetheless eye-catching and memorable.

I paired this top with neutral colours to really let the collar pop. I also brought out my not-quite-vintage (but still decade-old) Fendi baguette. This well-loved piece was one of my first handbag purchases, and despite an unfortunate scratch on the leather, is still beautiful to me. 

Do you have a special piece in your collection that you've held onto over the years? If so, tell me about it!

Top: J.Crew Factory blouse (sold out, simliar here), Gap cardigan

Bottom: Gap

Shoes: Elie Tahari
Bag: Fendi (old)

Starts with a floral tank...

The warmer weather of late has been the perfect segue into springtime florals.

Paired with flowy silk cargo shorts and a bag in a pop-out hue, this was the perfect ensemble for an afternoon stroll through the park with the hubby.

Have a great weekend!

Top: Topshop tank, Banana Republic cardigan

Bottom: Club Monaco (old)

Bag: Botkier "Valentina Shouler"

Jewelry: Gap and Tiffany & Co necklaces; Hermes and Tiffany & Co bracelets

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

Wishlist: Vintage Hermes Horse Head Ring

It's only very recently that I discovered that select Club Monaco stores display and sell carefully curated one-of-a-kind vintage pieces (I had seen these displays before, but always assume they were for viewing only). While in one of said stores today, I came across a delicate gold-tone Hermes horse head ring with exquisite detailing. Since this afternoon, I have been thinking non-stop about this ring (quick research tells me this is likely circa 1970s) and how unique it is. It's almost enough to prompt a repeat trip back to the store tomorrow just to try this on. 

Image source: Malleries

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 blue patterned blouse...

This top was purchased years ago for a friend's birthday party, and this weekend while looking for something to wear to another friend's baby shower, I found this tucked away. Styled with a shiny statement necklace for contrast, metallic belt to add shape, and fitted blazer for warmth, this old piece was reinvented and ready for another party.

A purple bag was added to provide additional pop while neutral shoes were used to anchor the ensemble without being too overwhelming. 

Hope you had a great weekend and are enjoying your week so far!

Top: Zara (old, similar here and here)

Jacket: Banana Republic

Bottom: J.Crew

Bag: Botkier

Shoes: Elizabeth & James

Jewelry: Gucci watch; Gap, Tiffany & Co and Hermes bracelets; All Things Tinsel necklace (Etsy)

Starts with stacked bracelets...

No matter how you stack it, there's no party like an arm party. Just a quick post to show mine today. Loving the sunshine this weekend! Hope you're having a good one!

Starts with a cashmere trapeze sweater...

On cold days, there's really nothing as lovely as cozying-up in an oversized cashmere sweater. This trapeze sweater is one of my favorite items purchased on Boxing Day. The shape on this sweater creates a really interesting cape-effect while the fitted arms help prevent the wearer from being too overwhelmed by it. It was really the unique shape of this sweater that caught my eye, the wonderfully plushness of the cashmere was an added bonus. 

To dress-up the oversized sweater for brunch this morning, I paired it with a pair of faux leather pants and a printed scarf with grey accents. 

Sweater: Demy Lee (here, also loving this version here)

Bottom: Aritzia (loving this year's version here)

Shoes: Sam Edelman

Scarf: Gap (old)

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 tangerine accessories...

Fall's ode to tangerine is either a blessing or a curse depending on your comfort with bright colours. For colour-phobes (like me), it's a good push to try something new. That's not to say you have to go all out at the gate - here are a few ways to incorporate tangerine (or as I like to call it, "electric persimmon") into your ensemble.

Novice

Starting small with accessories in this stand-out hue is a good, albeit more conservative approach to incorporating colour. 

For the truly faint of heart, a tangerine bangle is a good start:

For the determined novice, a statement necklace in this stand-out hue:

Intermediate

Ready for more? A tangerine scarf is the perfect way to elevate an otherwise neutral ensemble.

Colour Pro

Finally, a tangerine cardigan paired with golds and browns will make any Fall day seem sunny. Because of the cardigan's stand-out colour, I've opted to keep accessories simple to let the colour really speak for itself.

Jacket: Zara (old, loving this luxe version here and this fun version here)

Cardigan: J.Crew (currently on sale)

Blouse: J.Crew

Jewellery: Tag Heuer, Hermes, Tiffany & Co, custom pearls, J.Crew

Sunglasses: D&G

Scarf: J.Crew

Belt: Gap

Bottom: J.Crew

Boots: Cole Haan

Starts with ruffles and lace...

My hubby and I recently went to our last wedding of the year. Rather than splurge on a new dress, I decided to do a bit of reinventing with  my existing wardrobe. 

I opted to top my lace skirt with a peplum top (purchased during FNO in Vegas a few weeks ago) and added a skinny silver belt to create the look of the on-trend peplum dress while also mixing textures to keep the ensemble from looking too one-dimensional.

Adding a few silver accessories for additional pop, I was pleasantly delighted with the end result. Even better was the chance to wear pieces, that, if separate, probably would not have seen as much wear. 

Top: H&M

Bottom: Joe Fresh (old)

Shoes: Elie Tahari

Clutch: Salvatore Ferragamo

Belt: Femme de Carriere (old, great version here)

Starts with a tuxedo shirt...

Happy Friday! This tuxedo shirt has traditionally been associated with masculine dressing. But when it's silky, and flows, and has wonderfully detailed cuffs, and is paired with slim pants and a feminine crocodile peep-toe, there's no mistaking who's a true lady...

Hope you're having fun, wherever your weekend plans take you...

Top: Alice+Olivia (also loving this version here and here)

Bottom: J.Crew (available here)

Shoes: Jimmy Choo

Jewellery: Hermes, Michael Kors, J.Crew, Tiffany & Co