Shopping Finds

Like I said in my previous post it's been about 2 months since I've purchased any article of clothing or an accessory but I'm pleased to announce that I've broken the seal! After our excting shopping experience with Lindsay Walsh of Standing Armed I've purchased a beautiful silk tank that's going to be made in black, Lyndsey and I headed over to Pacific Center for some more retail therapy and I got a great dress from H&M for only $14.95!



As we shopped I made sure to snap photos of everything I loved so I can share it with you all!


1. Gold envelope clutch - BCBG
2. Sparkle and Snakeskin envelope clutch - BCBG (Buy HERE)
3. Bow clutches - H&M
4. Evenlope clutches - H&M
5. Sparkle clutches - Kate Spade @ Holt Renfrew
6. Gold sparkle Juicy Couture laptop case - Juicy Couture


1. Leopard sweater - BCBG
2. Faux fur jacket - Le Chateau
3. Illyane faux fur jacket - Club Monaco
4. Red sweater - Top Shop @ The Room @ The Bay
5. Black and pattern baseball jacket - Top Shop @ The Room @ The Bay
6. Shag jacket - Free People @ The Room @ The Bay


1. 2 tone boots - Jessica Simpson @ Sears
2. Loafers - Top Shop @ The Room @ The Bay
3. Floral Earrings - H&M
4. Leather bracelets - Adrenaline on Granville

My first outfit post!

Ok, so I caved...no biggie. I decided it was time I posted my own outfits! I'm not sure how often I can do this but I'm going to try every couple of days. This one wasn't even planned - we were at Ikea on a shopping trip and decided since I have my new camera I may as well take a photo :)

What do you think? Should I post some more?!






Club Monaco 'Sabrina' dress, 'Haley' sweater, 'Diana' leggings, Joe Fresh booties, BCBG necklace, Guess mens watch, Club Monaco bracelet

My sells at Front & Company

As of recent me and Lyndsey decided to sell our clothes. For what reason? Well, obviously to buy more clothes! I go through my closet every couple of months and after we re-did Lyndsey's closet (seen HERE) we realized it was about time that we sold a few pieces.

We've taken some items to the Unique Boutique in Surrey because Lyndsey's family friend is the owner so it was nice to leave our pieces with someone we trust. I've also taken a few items to Front & Company on Main street. They won't be placing them on the sales floor until next week but if you're interested in these items you should definitely check it out!



1. Cotton sweater with lace hoodie
2. Lulu Lemon classic overnight bag with Black/Lime
3. Vintage purse
4. Aldo purse

Designer basics under $100 - and how to wear them!

At the moment I'm stocking up on my basics because they're the first pieces in my wardrobe to get the most wear and unfortunately, feel the most tear. In my opinion it is perfectly suitable for all wardrobes to carry 4-5 basic colors: white, nude, grey, navy and black. The 4 styles to own: camisoles, tanks, short sleeve t-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts.

Basics range in price depending where you shop for them, from $5 - $250+. You most likely think to yourself "well they're worn underneath my clothing so it doesn't really matter if the quality is the best!" or "I can wear any tank under another tank!"... WRONG!!! Quality and style do matter.

Let's say you're wearing a beautiful sheer silk tank. Wearing a cotton racer back may allow the tank to cling to the cotton taking away from the flow of the top with the racer back showing when you turn around, and it will take away from the delicate look.

Wearing another silk tank underneath with regular (sometimes adjustable straps) keeps the flow of the top silk tank and keeps the luxurious look.

Here is a list of designer basics all under $100, enjoy!


Splendid Cotton camisole top $45
Vanessa Bruno Fine-knit cotton camisole $70
J.Crew Cotton-blend racer-back tank $30
Splendid Ribbed cotton tank $44
J.Crew Cotton-blend racer-back tank $30

Camis and Tanks are worn best underneath sweaters or sheer tops, mainly as layering pieces.


T by Alexander Wang Classic long-sleeved jersey T-shirt $81
James Perse Loose-fit long-sleeve T-shirt $55
T by Alexander Wang Classic long-sleeved jersey T-shirt $81
T by Alexander Wang Classic long-sleeved jersey T-shirt $81

Loose fitting t-shirts give a cool casual look when worn with skinny jeans and flats and your fiercest pair of Ray-Bans.


T by Alexander Wang Classic jersey T-shirt $76
James Perse Loose-fit short-sleeve T-shirt $50
James Perse Loose-fit short-sleeve T-shirt $50

The long sleeve t-shirt is one of my favorites for tucking into pants and topped with a leather jacket, accessorized with a black skinny belt and you're good to go!

Closet Makeover: Best friend edition

How many of you clean out your closets on a regular basis? Do you have items from the 80's and 90's and clothes you bought 2 years ago with the tags still attached?! I for one, clean it every month to every second month. I can tell you exactly what I have, in order of color and style and there is nothing with the tags still attached!

My bestie Lyndsey asked me to clean out her closet for her and what I thought I was in for wasn't even close. Lyndsey is an avid shopper, you would think she does it for a living and she is the best eBay expert I know. By far, she own(ed) the most clothing I have ever seen in one closet. We found the best gems in her closet too - an Eco Red tube top, a furry pink Kangol hat and a Spice Girls lollipop tin can! It was a long 4 hour process but we did it...

To start, we set up 3 bags to keep organized: 1)Donate / Throw away 2)Sell 3)Alter / Dryclean

BEFORE








AFTER

Everything was organized perfectly for her to put together a fall outfit! All items were easily accessible and there was still tons of space for her to add as many more items as she likes (shopping trip!) also, if you decide to re-do your friend's closet...be prepared for some screaming matches over "their favorite top!".


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currently in love with:

1.Rick Owens Blister washed-leather biker jacket $2,465
2.M.A.C Lipstick "Pink Plaid" $17
3.Christian Louboutin Pigalle 120 patent-leather pumps $595
4.T.Babaton Carmen Sleeveless Blouse $98
5.Chloé Marion leather ballerina flats $450
6.Louis Vuitton Lumineuse PM in black $2,395
7.Zebra printed lounge chair $200
8.BCBG Metal elastic braclet $20
9.Celine small luggage tote

Who doesn't enjoy a good blouse?

In my opinion, blouses are the best way to look effortlessly chic - hands down my favorite type of top. If you don't own one in your closet I suggest to place your computer aside right now, grab your charge card and head for the store! You'll thank me, they're easy to dress up and dress down and look great tucked in with a belt or just let loose. TRY IT!



Adam Jersey-trimmed silk-blend chiffon top $230
Theyskens' Theory Bargo chiffon blouse $285
DKNY Stretch silk crepe de chine blouse $195
Richard Nicoll Two-tone silk crepe de chine blouse $560



Stella McCartney Angela silk-charmeuse blouse $735
MiH Jeans Swing cotton-voile shirt $190
Elizabeth and James Estelle cropped loose-fit blouse $225
Sonia Rykiel Diamanté-studded silk-georgette blouse $1,895
Jason Wu Raylene silk-chiffon blouse $895



TEXTILE Elizabeth and James Bianca bleached denim shirt $175
A.P.C. Military-style cotton shirt $210
Equipment Brett striped silk-chiffon shirt $220
Erdem Elodie printed silk crepe de chine blouse $750



Aubin & Wills Dallington cotton-voile shirt $115
Roberto Cavalli Leopard-print silk crepe de chine blouse $1,240
Theyskens' Theory Bama chiffon blouse $285



Photos taken from www.net-a-porter.com, The Sartorialist & Google images

Vegas baby!

It's that time of the year again....VEGAS TIME!!! Me and a few friends are currently scouting out hotels and flights for our trip this June, and even though I have 2 months to dwell on outfits I can't help but already choose my dresses!

H&M has a great selection of dresses this spring - affordable enough that I won't be mad when they have Dom Perignon spilled on them.

H&M closet newbies!

While i was "killing time" at H&M today i happened to pop in just in time for a major sale! Ofcourse i didnt intend to purchase anything, but these 3 favs happened to follow me home. :)

Ivory Boyfriend Blazer - $24.95
Butterfly Crop Top - $17.95
Straw Patterned Clutch - $14.95

H&M Must Have Jackets

Parka Khaki Green $55
Jersey Jacket Black/ White stripe $45

Anthropologie

Form and Function Blazer $128 HERE
Maxie Ford Shorts $288 HERE
Collier Pistache Necklace $378 HERE

"Modernized Juice"

The design team produced a small collection for Spring that was orchestrated to harmonize with the relaunch of the Halston fragrances. (The biomorphic bottles were originally sculpted by Elsa Peretti in the seventies, but what's in them has been reformulated with "modernized juice.")
By Laird Borrelli-Persson - style.com

"Hedonistic Glamour Destination"

Bold prints, tribal beading, barely-there hemlines, and breezy silhouettes, all designed, according to the program notes, for the customer off to her next "hedonistic glamour destination." But for those whose idea of an exotic getaway these days is dim sum in Chinatown, there was still plenty to covet: namely buttery lambskin biker jackets, silk ombré blouses and harem pants, and a top-notch version of the now-ubiquitous chambray jumpsuit. Williamson amped up accessories this season, and to strong effect.
By Romney Leader - style.com