Lately, I've been fully on board with longer, ultra-feminine hemlines. Being 5'3 though, it's proven to be a little hard to find the right one. Through a lot of trial and error and time spent in fitting rooms, I've found that the best versions are high waisted and hit just where your calves begin to slim... and of course, wearing a heel certainly helps! This tea-length, paint splatter number (reminiscent of this beauty!) was a lucky find from a trip to Asia back in April; I took it out for the …
Archives for May 2014
Crop / Midi
It took me a while to be brave enough to sport it, but the crop top and high waisted midi skirt look is definitely a go-to combination to wear these days. This skirt probably has something to do with it, being one of my favourite pieces in the closet right now (last seen here). I paired it with a wardrobe staple, the classic sleeveless button up (tied at the waist), to add instant detail to a simple but dressy weekend look. Wearing: Elie Tahari blouse, PAPER London skirt (c/o), benah …
Lighten Up
I'm not sure how it all began, but for as long as I can remember I've equated my pale skin with not being able to pull off lighter colours and pastels. As such, I've tended to always reach for the darker colours when getting dressed. Making the decision to buy less clothing has forced me to be more creative with what I already have, and lately that's meant playing with different colour combinations that I haven't tried in the past. I pulled together this look with all light neutrals the other …
Tea at Soirette
One thing I've enjoyed doing for a few years now is catching up with girlfriends over high tea. To be entirely honest, though, it's always kind of been more about the experience than the food for me. The conversation and atmosphere is what I've always enjoyed, and I'd grown accustomed to just picking and choosing what I wanted to eat (whoever I went with would always end up eating far more than their share!). I had the opportunity to try Soirette's spring/summer menu with Erin this past weekend, …
Slit
Through the process of purging and tightly editing my wardrobe in the past year, my closet now consists of relatively similar silhouettes: most pieces seem to veer towards simple and no-nonsense shapes, with occasional pops of colour, pattern, or texture to add interest. This skirt was certainly a departure from that, and although the slit seemed a little intimidating at first, it's definitely become a welcome closet addition -- especially when paired with a favourite classic colour palette of …