Starts with Nude Patent Pumps...

Sometimes you find true love, sometimes you have to wait for it to find you. After literally years of searching for these elusive beauties, a chance encounter at Holt Renfrew ended in a shoe dream coming true. 

Happy Monday!

Wish List: Christian Louboutin Decollete 554

The search for the perfect nude pump has finally led me to Christian Louboutin's Decollete 554. Alas, these beauties have eluded me in the most frustrating ways (the store only having them in a half size too large, or the sales associate telling me they had my size only to crush my hopes shortly thereafter by realizing he was wrong). I can't seem to find these in my size anywhere, and stores aren't able to special order them. And because I can't have them, I want them even more. They say there's nothing like the chase, but in my case, there would be nothing better than a sweet promenade with these lovely shoes on my feet.

Image credit: Christian Louboutin

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 cobalt blue blazer...

It's no secret that I love blue (as evidenced here and here). To celebrate the weather finally starting to warm up this weekend, I brought out my new cobalt blue sweater blazer for a weekend brunch.

Playing with complementary colours, I paired it with my tangerine J.Crew necklace another favorite piece in my wardrobe.

Always a fan of unique details, I also love the leather-trimmed zipper pockets and the flattering draped collar.

Fingers crossed that the mild weather this weekend is a preview of weekends to come! Have a great week!

Top: Banana Republic blazer, Club Monaco t-shirt

Bottom: J.Brand

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Bag: Prada

Sunglasses: D&G

Starts with with a leather top...

Happy Monday! I hope you all had a great weekend!

I love, love, love leather details. I think they add a great unexpected twist to pieces, and really helps add some edge. This green faux-leather sweater is currently one of my favourite pieces and it can be worn dressed-down for weekends, or paired with wool cropped dress pants for work. The plain front lends itself well to adding a statement necklace, but the leather detail also works well on its own.

For this particular weekend I paired it with a geometric statement necklace and a slim leather jacket. This jacket has actually been a staple in my wardrobe for a number of years. Its clean lines complemented by its eye-catching stitching helps keep it timeless while being chic.

I can't wait to find more ways to wear leather this season!

Top: Zara ( here, or similar here)

Jacket: Mackage for Aritzia

Bottom: J Brand

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Bag: Chanel

Jewellery: Tiffany & Co gold necklace, Club Monaco black necklace (old), J.Crew bracelet

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)

Starts with "I do"...

One year ago today...

A pair of very special cufflinks were worn.

A pair of very special shoes walked down an aisle...

and along with a white dress...

danced a very special first dance...

Happy Anniversary to my hubby! He's truly one of the most amazing people in my life, and has been so supportive of my new blog.

Happy Monday!

Dresses: Jenny Lee (long dress); Romona Keveza (short dress)

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Fascinator: custom-designed

All photos by Catherine Farquharson