A new Cityscape

  I think this skirt is a perfect segue into Autumn/Winter style. As you can tell when the post photos were taken, 1 - I was still in Calgary and 2 - it's still summery. However, this outfit can easily be made winter ready by adding some tights. The pattern is called Cityscape and since I'm attempting to visit as many city's as possible it's a great lead into my next destination, Paris! and Oui Oui! am I ever excited. We are heading there tomorrow night and staying until Tuesday night. So be ready for some truly Parisian photos flooding my instagram page.

Skirt: Pink Tartan // Top: Kain Label // Jacket: H&M (similar) // Shoes: Zara (similar)

Nordstrom YYC Opening Gala

Time to get your shopping on! As if we need any encouragement! the new Nordstrom space is going to have no shortage of customers with all the fashions you can shop from. It has taken over the old Sears location in Chinook Centre and completely recreated the place and filled it to the brim with beauty products, handbags & accessories, and of course incredible clothing for men, women, &  kids. Also it has a cafe (Ebar) and full service restaurant (Bazille). What more could a shopaholic ask for?! To top it all off Nordstrom has raised $180,000 for Alberta Children’s Hospital and Calgary’s United Way from ticket sales for the Opening Gala.

So get yourselves over to the store bright and early tomorrow, September 19th for the official opening. You can also treat you and your girl friends to the Pre-Opening Beauty Bash that goes from 7:30-9:30 am before the rest of the store opens.  

Here are a few pictures of the new space with the living mannequins, silly photos from the photo booth and of course my outfit of the night. You can see a head-to-toe shot on my Instagram feed. 

Happy Shopping!!

Playsuit: Zara // Shoes: Zara // Sunglasses: Aldo // Lacquer: Deborah Lippmann

Pink Skirts and Pink Stripes

Hi Guys,

Sorry for the long delay in posts. Its been a while and an incredibly busy month. Full or change and some exciting news (If you are following on Facebook & Instagram you will already know, but there will be a post coming soon about my big plans!) I've been moving and have realized that I have too much stuff, and it needs to be slimmed down. I'm approaching life with a minimalist attitude and it really makes me question why I have so much stuff that collects mountains of dust. Yeah, it's not helping my allergies either. 

Come Saturday I'll be leaving my apartment, and it's been a great 4 years there! It will be greatly missed, but for my next adventure it sadly cannot come with me. Since the move it almost done this means time for more posts! YAY! 

It's already the end of August. Where did the summer go? Yesterday was a cool and rainy day so I thought I would post something fall-esq to inspire a flirty attitude as we go into colder temperatures. The location is a favourite of mine in the city, and was originally known as "Beaulieu", the French meaning "beautiful place" those who recognize it will know it as Lougheed House. My thought was that the pink of the boiled wool skirt, very warm by the way, would balance the long trench and add some colour to an otherwise muted pallet. I really like neutrals and black & white, but adding colour cheers a person up when you realize summer is coming to an end. 

  Jacket: H&M (similar) // Shirt: Pink Tartan // Skirt: Pink Tartan // Shoes: Zara (similar)

Day to Night and Rock & Roll in Pink Tartan

I've spent the last couple days obsessed with Pink Tartan and decided to play around with some pieces. The collection boasts some amazing dresses perfect for day to night wear and the washable collection of pants, tops, and dresses really make it easier to take care of luxury pieces without constantly having to go to the dry cleaners. I love wearing the neon dress (last pic) not only because it is washable but it is incredibly versatile, sexy, and most of all comfy! 

The light weight sweaters are butter soft and are great tucked into skirts or simply worn with their stretch dress pants. My go to combo is a tight pant with the sweater. The outfit just says chic without any fuss.  I really want to go out to a jazz bar in this outfit but the only Jazz bar in the city has changed and is now headlining country/folk music. Though folk is alright it's a hard pass for country music for me.

A women needs a wardrobe that is versatile and can take her from day to night for those parties, events, drinks, dinners, dates, and everything else in between.

Dress: Snow Leopard // Knit Top: Key Hole Crew Neck // Pants: Legging // Dress: Gwyneth

Pale Blue + Stripes + School Steps

It was a gorgeous day on Tuesday so I decided to take some photos outside of Hillhurst School. It's only a few blocks away from my apartment and the building has so much character. If only all schools could look like this still.

Continuing my love of pale blue is this crop air knit tee from Pink Tartan that has the feeling of scuba material like what you might have seen in skirts the past few seasons. It has great structure and stretch for comfort. I've paired it with my favourite skirt and shoes from Zara. Those shoes have been worn to so many events lately and I've only had them for a month!

Top: Pink Tartan // Skirt (similar): Zara // Shoes: Zara // Sunglasses (similar): H&M

p.s. the Pink Tartan top is part of the Washable Collection so no need for dry cleaning!

A Different Holiday Party: Grey + Black + Jewels

 

This year I'm trying to put a different spin on the usual pretty holiday outfit. I imagine wearing the above at a party and having fun with the full skirt and jeweled necklace. It can also be worn during the day, but I think the necklace give it a little something and I just cannot bring myself to purchase another party dress that is going to be worn once or twice. This year I'm going to try and use my existing wardrobe and add accessories to make it more festive. Plus, sweatshirts and bold jewelry is in so why not take advantage of the comfy trend!

  Sweatshirt - Old Navy || Skirt - Pink Tartan || Boots - Zara || Necklace - H&M

Winter Collaborations

Prior to the release of the Isabel Marant x H&M launch I received this scarf in the mail along with a great tote bag. I unfortunately didn't make it for the early Thursday launch and my budget is tight with Christmas shopping and vacation saving so it was a good thing for my budget and beauty sleep. I am totally loving the scarf as it has bits of blue and purple/mauve and those colours seem to be working well with my Adidas snow boots and new H&M navy coat.

Scarf || Isabel Marant Pour H&M - Jacket || H&M || Leather look jeans || Gap - Shoes || Zara

Zara Fall & Winter 2013 Campaign

Fall is coming fast and those of use obsessed with fashion are probably following the shows at NYFW and watching the styles for Spring 2014 unfold. Though I'm basking in the last days of summer it's time to starting to switch my wardrobe over to warmer pieces and buying a few staples that are sure to be worn repeatedly. I love chambray shirts and butter soft long sleeves so they are a little perk for fall! But get me straight I HATE winter. After the first snow and when we are slugging through February and March, spring is all I'm after, so my pasty legs can breath and see some sunlight again.

So lets dive into some Fall fashions that are being seen in the latest Zara Campaign. Checkered patterns, wide brim fedoras, lace slips, collegiate prep. Pretty much an electic mix of a bunch of style so its easy to get a piece no matter what your style is. I'm going for Pretty in Punk as seen at last months Holt Renfrew preview. So lots of black, checkered patterns, sturdy boots and dark eye make-up.. It's going to be fun!     

Fall Favourites

1. THE ROW leather stem sunglasses $445

2. Butter London Lippy gloss $19

3. Sheinside Epaulet Drawstring Trench Coat $32

4. Zara Lace Up Ankle Boot $99.90

5. 3.1 Phillip Lim x Target Bag

6. Helmut Lang Kinetic Jersey Skirt $165 @ Holt Renfrew

7. Sheinside Leopard Dress $23

Wedding Guest China

Well it's August and where has the summer gone? it's been a crazy rainy disaster that's what has happened and no shortage of crazy storms has whirled through Calgary. Rain is pelting us with water every other day! Here is another set of photos from the shoot with my friend Jaclyn from JB Photography that we managed on the rare dry day, but not without a few ominous clouds in the sky. This dress is what I think of as the perfect wedding guest attire for a coming wedding this Saturday. Not white since that's a faux pas but bright to keep with the cheery nature of summer wedding bliss. China print is beautiful and is a pattern I've always loved and it makes to happy to see it not only placed on a delicate porcelain plate. I may wear a more reasonable heel and forgo to jewels not to outshine the bride.. Because that necklace is very 'bling'.

Dress: Zara Sale // Shoes: Zara // Necklace : c/o J. Crew // Belt: Moschino // Lips: Revlon

 Photos taken by: JB Photography

Luxe for Less: Saint Laurent Jane Sandal vs. Zara Leather Sandal

The simple black leather sandal is a sexy and sleek heel. It's a style classic and perfect with jeans, dresses, and pretty much everything. I have been on the search for a strappy heel for a while and Zara has done it again. After missing a similar design last season it made me so happy to see it being brought back and with the ability to buy online now in Canada, this is going to be great! and bad for my wallet. Looking at the two shoes above can you spot which one is luxe and which one is for less? Let me tell you, for the price I would go for the less. 

Well I shouldn't keep you waiting. Drum roll please! 

Left: Zara $79.90// Right: Saint Laurent $795

New Steps

Continuing on my redecorating crusade is a new TV table. I purchased this over the weekend from and estate sale for $30. A bit of tinkering and removing the tube TV, I created a shelving for my movies and DVD player. Looking at the photo I'm beginning to see why my boyfriend wants me to get a new TV. Though dated it still works fine. I'm not that tech forward besides a good laptop and phone the rest could be 10 years old and it wouldn't matter. Vintage Holt Renfrew hangers were also picked up at the estate sale. The shoes are from Zara and reminded me of Theyskens Theory designs.  

Schmancy Style

Last night I attended the Schmancy Style event which is a lead up to Glenbow Museum's signature fundraising event SCHMANCY on Feb 9th. It was the first time I had been in Belgo and the upper area had some great decor (though poor lighting) for the fashion show by Holt Renfrew and Sophia models. The outfits were pieces for the spring for both men and women. My favorite piece was the jewel sweatshirt and all the Givenchy bags.  

Faux Leather Top//Zara : Green Denim//Jessica Simpson : Cap Toe Heels//Chinese Laundry