Earlier this year, I compiled a "Top 5" of the pieces I'd found myself putting on over and over again during the course of the winter. The list was short and comprised of some super classic, wear-with-everything pieces that were my wardrobe workhorses: things like my a leather jacket, camel coat, and black booties. Fast forward seven months, and I'm revisiting the post today with a bit of an update. While what I'm wearing the most these days largely remains the same, I've been thinking more …
Cardigan Coat
I have a feeling I'm not alone when I say that fall has always been the most tempting shopping season for me. Maybe it's the promise of shiny things to layer after a season of wearing as little as possible, or the tendency to justify purchase for the sake of practicality and keeping warm. Whatever it is, I'd say this all started with the tradition of back to school shopping and has carried over for many years since. I've been trying to change this (with various degrees of success), especially …
Essentials Only
For the past several years now, I've gotten into the habit of doing bi-annual wardrobe cleans: the kind where every single item is taken out, sorted through, and either donated, sold, or put back into the closet. It often takes a good part of a day, and takes more effort than I'd like to put in, but it's also always cathartic going through my closet and finding new homes for things that are no longer being used as they should be. I did my fall closet clean a little early this year, and was …
Onto the Next
In the subject of full disclosure, I have to tell you: I'm getting pretty bored of my summer wardrobe. I'm fully aware that, just one post ago, I told you I'd found my wardrobe "sweet spot", but I have to admit that everything basically went out the window when it became 30+ degrees and I started walking a brisk 20 minutes to get to work each morning. I feel like I've resorted to wearing whatever it takes to stay somewhat un-sweaty during the day, so I'm definitely ready for it to cool down and …
Wardrobe Sweet Spot
Lately, and perhaps for the first time in my life, I've found myself feeling at home in my style. Using "at home" to describe style is perhaps a little strange, so to put it another way: most days now, I head out the door feeling pulled together, but comfortable, unfussy, and - most importantly - like myself. Obviously, I'd love for it to stay this way, so I put some thought into trying to figure out how this may have happened. Here's are a few things I've been putting into practice that I …
Comfort First
For many years of my life, comfort didn't exactly take priority when it came to getting dressed (slightly embarrassing photographic evidence here, here, here, and consistently throughout the first few years of this blog, really...). I'm not sure why this was the case, but one guess is that I used to equate feeling comfortable with being sloppy. Now that I'm a little bit older, things have definitely changed, and not a moment too soon. Most mornings now, I plan my look under the condition that …
Wardrobe Mainstays
For as long as I've been dressing myself, it's been largely the same: whenever I find something I really like, I'll wear it over and over, and over again. When I was in high school, it got to the point where I had a classmate ask me if I owned anything except for my red TNA zip up jacket and Mavi jeans. Instead of being embarrassed, though, I've always kind of prided myself on this early rendition of "uniform" style. These days, it's still very much the same, though I now do it on a more …
Going Light
Even though I have a closet full of neutrals, I've always found myself veering toward darker hues. If a piece I'm looking at comes in black and white, I'll almost exclusively choose the former, telling myself that it'll be more versatile, more flattering, and - let's be honest - that I'll be able to keep it unstained. Last year, when we got married, I took it as an opportunity to increase the number of white garments in my closet. However, I knew I wanted pieces that could be kept and worn …
Blue Jeans
When it comes to what I wear, I am definitely and unapologetically a creature of habit. Once I find a piece I really, really like, I have no qualms about getting it in more than one colour. I've shared about my love for these L'AGENCE jeans in black (here), and how they work so well for my pear-shaped body. Recently, I added them in this light vintage wash as well, and I think I may like these ones even more. It may be hard to believe, but I've actually never owned a pair of blue jeans …
Wheels
Although it often means tight spaces and shared laundry, living in the city certainly has its perks. Since we moved to the heart of Vancouver almost a year ago, I've stopped driving, taken way less transit, and have spent much less time commuting in general... and I'm certain that it's done wonders for my overall well-being. My primary mode of transportation these days is by foot, and I love being able to stay active while I'm going from place to place. The downside to walking, of course, is …