Starts with a white dress shirt...

Happy Monday!

This weekend was one filled with pleasant surprises. One was the rain holding out until Sunday evening despite forecasts of rain all weekend. The second was an impromptu dinner in the Distillery District with dear friends who were back in the city after moving overseas last Fall. There truly is nothing better than mild summer nights on a patio enjoying delicious food and even better company.

For this weekend's casual outing, I opted for a classic boyfriend-fit dress shirt . The relaxed fit is versatile, looking great tucked into skinny jeans or paired with dressy shorts for evening, like this silk cargo-inspired pair (last seen in Vegas)

The wider proportions of the shorts allow this outfit to be paired with flats (as I did here) or dressed up further with a neutral heel.

Gold details completed the look that was wonderfully comfortable for the seafood feast we enjoyed and  subsequent stroll to walk off our dinner. 

Hope you have a great week!

Top: J.Crew

Bottom: Club Monaco (old, similar here)

Shoes: Tory Burch

Jewelry: Vita Fede bangle, Hermes cuff, Marc Jacobs watch, J.Crew necklace

Accessories: Salvatore Ferragamo belt, D&G sunglasses

Starts with a cobalt maxi skirt...

Last year's cobalt maxi dress has been restyled into this year's cobalt maxi skirt. I created this look by knotting a linen shirt at the bottom, "tucking" in the knot, and finishing the look with a belt. Voilà! The illusion of a maxi skirt was created. Perfect for a lazy weekend!

Have a great week!

Top: J.Crew

Dress (worn as skirt): Banana Republic

Belt: Urban Outfitters

Shoes: Tory Burch

Starts with a neon scarf...

Happy Monday! What a glorious weekend it was. The weather was gorgeous and I got to spend quality time with my hubby as well as my family for Father's Day. It was definitely a neon type of weekend.

This neon scarf was a bit of an impulse purchase. While I have many scarves in my collection, I have few that are in a true pop-out colour. At the risk of too much neon (is there ever such thing as too much of a good thing?) I paired with with a similar, albeit subtler, hue.

Hope you had a lovely weekend, and you got to enjoy some QT with the family as well. 

Have a great week!

Scarf: Gap (similar here)

Top: Ann Taylor

Bottom: Zara (old)

Shoes: Tory Burch

Starts with Vegas...Part III

There's something about hot Vegas days that calls for bright prints and bold colors.

And something about special Vegas nights that call for a feminine full-skirted dress and a statement necklace.

This was a lovely trip and the perfect getaway to end to summer.

That's it for our Las Vegas trip! Until next time...

Top: Topshop

Shorts: Club Monaco (old)

Dress: Theory (also loving this version)

Sandals: Tory Burch (last seen here and here)

Jewellery: Tag Heuer, J.Crew, Hermes

Bags: Louis Vuitton tote, Fendi Baguette

Starts with a silk black tank...

Happy weekend! I originally purchased this silk pocket tank with work in mind - perfect for layering underneath cardigans. However, this flowy staple was also perfect today for a lazy city stroll and good eats!

Top: Ann Taylor (old, loving this version here)

Bottom: J.Brand

Belt: Abercrombie & Fitch

Bag: Louis Vuitton

Shoes: Tory Burch

Jewellery: Michael Kors, Hermes, Gap

Sunglasses: D&G

Starts with a royal blue maxi dress...

...and not much more. This was a recent sale purchase from a trip to the Banana Republic outlet. The soft jersey is perfect for the muggy weather we've been getting recently, and the royal blue doesn't need many accessories - it provides its own pop!

Dress: Banana Republic (outlet, similar here)

Shoes: Tory Burch (available here)

Wallet: Marc Jacobs

Jewellery: Hermes bracelet, Tag Heuer watch, Tiffany & Co silver bracelet, Gap necklace (old)