I’ll admit it: sometimes I’ll buy a hardcover book just because it looks pretty. And while The One Hundred, a book that D’s sister gave me this past Christmas, is filled with beautiful images, I was pleasantly surprised that it is also an amazing resource for those looking to build their wardrobes from the ground up. Although I don’t agree with all 100 items in the book (Nina does say that “if you are not altering … some of the […]
Archives for January 2013
Bundled Up Casual
Although it may be a bit “much” for some, I do enjoy incorporating slightly more put together elements when dressing down. To polish up a casual look, I like to throw feminine textures, cuts, a heeled shoe, and of course a bright and pretty lip colour. How do you like to wear casual? Wearing: Talula Babaton (Aritzia) coat, J. Crew jacket (last worn here), Zara top, J Brand jeans, H&M booties, Joe Fresh toque, Revlon Fuchsia lips
Classic Camel
For the past year or so, I have started to find myself wanting to invest in pieces that are more classic and that will interest me for longer than a season or two. Because of a variety of reasons, I am now continually trying to be more intentional about my clothing choices and cutting down on fast fashion & impulse purchases as much as possible (they add up fast!). This classic camel coat fit the bill perfectly: I love that […]
Jewel Tone
While he doesn’t generally say much when I wear them (read: all the time), D has made it quite clear that he’s not a fan of the faux fur vest. He’s definitely more open-minded about fashion than most men I know, but he’s said on numerous occasions that the garment reminds him of the Yeti. As much as I value his opinion, I couldn’t resist adding this lovely violet piece after considering it for the past few months. It’s my […]
Feeling Classic
In the process of learning to define and refine my style over the years, I have especially enjoyed discovering the no-fail items that instantly me feel good… regardless of whatever else I’m wearing. On the top of that list, personally, are accents of red, gold and leopard. I think that finding & investing in (and borrowing, as in the case of my mother’s Ferragamo bag above) your own fail-safe items are some of the wisest things to do sartorially. “Simply […]