Wednesday Wants

Dress  // Booties // Clutch // Bracelets // Earrings

Lace-up Bell Sleeve Top // Ankle Boots // Frayed Hem Skinny Jeans // Floppy Hat // Handbag

Isn't that green dress gorgeous?! I love that the cut and length are completely work appropriate, but the hint of lace adds some fun to the silhouette. It's a dress that can be worn with ankle booties for rainy fall days (fall here in the pacific northwest = endless rain lol), or pumps for a classic work look. I also like that this office outfit can easily transition into after-work drinks by simply adding a leather jacket and some great heels.

This week's weekend "want" outfit is extremely laid back. I like that the 70s style shirt has only slightly "belled" sleeves and that the lace up is not too low cut. I have aslo been wanting frayed hem skinny jeans for months and I think with these ones I have finally found the perfect pair!

If you follow me on instagram, you may have seen in my stories that I had a big 5 day trial that was supposed to start yesterday, but it ended up resolving. That means that I now have today - Friday off work! I am so excited to actually get done the millions of things I have been putting off as I prepared for the trial. My laundry pile has reached astronomical heights, my nails are in need of a polish, and I cannot wait to clean my apartment (...words I never thought I would say haha).

Since I've got this unexpected work break, I also hope to get into the fall spirit this week and actually do some fall things; like baking a pumpkin pie! Any suggestions for fall recipes I should try or fall activities I should do this week?! Also you KNOW I love me some TV dramas, so if you have any suggestions for shows I can watch in the background while I cook & clean, I would love to hear em!

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Wednesday Wants

Bow Blouse // Camel Pencil Skirt // Camel Suede Pumps // Handbag // Silk Ribbon Bracelet // Tassel Bracelet

Flared Jeans (on sale!!) // Burgundy Turtleneck // Plaid Blanket Scarf // Ankle Boots

I am SO excited to tell you that it is (finally) easier to shop my posts. In addition to the links I always provide, the photos themselves are now click-able. Click on any item you want to see and you'll be taken directly to it *happy dance*. It took me an embarrassingly long time to get this done, so hopefully I get quicker at it each week! 

In case you missed it last week (see here) I've changed my Wednesday Wants a bit - instead of a mix of items I want, I will be showing items that work together for both a work day outfit and a weekend outfit.

As you can see, right now I am really loving camel and burgundy tones - they have made their way into both my work and weekend outfit ideas for this week. The camel pencil skirt is such a wardrobe staple - I highly recommend it as it can be worn in any season. Pairing it with the bugundy handbag and gorgeous navy and burgundy silk bracelet make the outfit perfect for a fall day at the office. 

For this week's weekend look these jeans on sale are AMAZING. Paired with a turtleneck and plaid blanket scarf you have a chic but cozy weekend outfit. 

I am still coming down from the high of seeing the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge this past weekend (more on that here if you missed it). I was very inspired by Kate's bold outfit (red pumps!) and I will be incorporating bold colors and details into my outfits this fall as well.

linking up with: what i wore // trendy wednesday 

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What to Wear to See a Princess

Similar Dresses: (1), (2), (3) // Similar Coats: (1), (2) // Similar Heels: (1), (2) // Similar Handbag: (1), (2)

If you follow me on instagram, you'll have seen that yesterday the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge arrived in Vancouver as part of their royal trip to B.C. Friends & I went down to the sea wall to see them arrive by float plane. Of course, being a fashion blogger, I had to take the opportunity to wear the most 'royal appropriate' outfit I could think of.

The weather is freezing right now, so I decided to wear m pale pink winter dress coat on top of my cream dress. People tend to shy away from pastels in the fall and winter, but I think that pale pink is an all season color. It works great for fall paired with winter whites and greys. 

While we only got to see Princess Kate & Will for a few minutes, it was truly incredible. Kate is even more gorgeous than I possibly could have imagined, and Will is even funnier (he made a comment about taking selfies!).  

Kate wore a stunning Alexander McQueen red & white dress. The dress is part of their 2017 resort collection - though the actual dress is quite different than what Kate wore as she had a number of alterations done - including adding "dress shirt" style sleeves and lengthening the hem. She accessorized it with bright red pumps and a red clutch.

Below are some photos from the event. The quality is not the greatest, but I just love that I have them! For more photos & videos head on over to my instagram stories - quickly before they expire! 

linking up with: let it shine // #howifall // hello monday // trend spin // style swap // on trend tuesdays // tuesday fashion party // layers & lipstick // spotlight weekly linkup: neutrals

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Wednesday Wants

Pencil Skirt // Top // Blazer // Shoes // Earrings

 Burgundy Dress // Navy Hat // Leaf Ring // Crossbody Bag // Ankle Boots

I am so excited to show you guys my "new and improved" Wednesday Wants! I've decided that instead of providing a bunch of random items I am wanting, each week I am going to compile items I like into two outfits - a weekend one and a work day one. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this new look! 

As for this week's wants - can you tell I have a thing for floral right now?! I feel like florals get so easily mistaken as a spring pattern, when in reality I love florals for fall. Hopefully these outfits inspire you to incorporate florals into your fall outfits, work day & weekend. 

I hope you all have a great Wednesday ahead of you! I've had a bit of a slow start to my day today, I slept in far longer than I should have! I had a girls night out last night and my friends and I went to see Bridget Jones' Baby. It is by no means as good as the original, but it did have some pretty hilarious moments.

linking up with: oh hey girl // trendy wednesday // TFF // spotlight // what i wore to work

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Theory

Dress // Shoes // Similar Handbags: (1), (2), (3) // Bracelets // Similar Earrings

This dress was my first Theory purchase, and I cannot sing it's praises highly enough! The quality is evident from the moment you touch the material. This has easily become my favorite new work dress. 

I love the subtle green-black-blue print of the dress as well. I decided to pair it with similar tones, so I went with my green-blue handbag and my navy blue suede slingbacks. Gold accessories polished the look off. I love doing bracelet stacks for the office.

In other news, last night sucked. If you follow me on instagram or twitter you know that Mode Media - one of the biggest blogger agencies in North America - filed for bankruptcy yesterday; leaving thousands of bloggers out thousands of dollars. 

It's a really scary feeling that you can sign a contract, do work and then never actually get paid. I am definitely in shock and still trying to process the whole  thing. If you are a fellow Mode media blogger - my condolences (virtual hugs all around). It's a good time to reflect upon your finances & hopefully we'll all come out of this stronger!

I hope you all have an awesome weekend, whatever you plan on doing. See you back here on Monday! 

linking up with: trend spin (jewelry) 

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Wednesday Wants: Velvet

 Velvet Trim Ankle Flared Pants // Velvet Pumps // Velvet Blazer // Velvet Bow Flats // Velvet Wide Leg Pants 

Velvet Skinny Pants // Velvet Bow Loafers // Velvet Trim Winter Coat // Velvet Belt

One of the fall's biggest trends this year is actually really easy to incorporate into your work day wardrobe. Velvet is perfect (in small doses) for your office style. The above items are my favorite currently available velvet pieces. 

I really like that the velvet trend is, for the most part, sticking to really rich hues in burgundys, blues and blacks. These are colors that are easy to pair with grey & black work wear. I think my first velvet item will have to be either the heels or loafers - such a great way to ease into this fall/winter trend!

In other news, in response to so many great reader/follower questions (thanks guys!!) I'll be doing a second Facebook live Q&A focused on beauty later this evening. "Like" my facebook page and tune in to see the video! If you've got any last minute beauty questions for me, let me know!

linking up with: trendy wednesday // TFF 
  

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Work Wear Outfit Ideas for Fall

When I'm looking for inspiration for what to wear at the beginning of a season, one of the first things I do is go through my old blog posts to remind myself of outfits I wore last year. This helps to remind me of style ideas I liked, and gets the creative juices flowing! 

Today, therefore, I thought I would share 5 office appropriate outfits that I wore last fall, and will definitely be re-creating again this year. I hope these help inspire your own work day fall style. Below each photo I've included a link to the original blog post where you can see all of the outfit details (all item links have been updated.)

PS. did you catch my Facebook live style Q&A over the weekend?! I've saved the video to my facebook page, so head on over to check it out if you missed it!

 Original Outfit Post Here

Original Outfit Post Here 

 

Original Outfit Post Here

Original Outfit Post Here 

Original Outfit Post Here
 

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Aubergine

Similar Tops: (1), (2) // Pants // Heels // Similar Handbags: (1), (2) // Similar Earrings: (1), (2) // Lipstick (in "disturbed")

I have been on a bit of 'colored pant kick' lately (evidence here & here). When I spotted these aubergine colored ones on sale at JCrew Factory, I knew I had to add them to my collection. The color is perfect to transition into fall!

I also really love the straight leg cut of these pants. Almost all my other wear-to-work pants are loose boot cut pants, or skinny pants (.. yeah, you may have seen those on the blog once or twice haha). This cut is really flattering and a great addition to my office wear. I highly recommend these pants - especially since they come in 4 other great colors!

In other news, I've been getting a lot of questions in instagram direct messages lately, so I am doing a little Q&A video on Facebook this weekend! If you have any questions: fashion related, beauty related, about me, feel free to let me know in the comments below (or shoot me an email) and I will do my best to answer them all in the video!

linking up with: casual friday // fabulous friday // friday favorites // flashback fashion friday 

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Three Timeless Fall Trends

It is officially fall weather here in Vancouver. So, in getting ready for the fall, I wanted to share with you three trends that are timeless; trends you can count on to look great fall after fall, after fall. 

Three Timeless Fall Trends

1) Plaid

*Original Outfit Post: HERE*

As soon as the weather turns colder, you can bet that plaid will be back in fashion. The nice thing about plaid is that you can make quite the statement with it - as I did with the above shirt. Or; you can use it as more of an accent to your outfit - as I did in the outfit below. 

 *Original Outfit Post: HERE*

 2) Stripes

 *Original Outfit Post: HERE*

*Original Outfit Post: HERE*

 

The beauty of stripes as a pattern is that they can look nautical & summery, or ready for fall totally depending on how you style them. My striped tees are probably the most worn items in my wardrobe for this very reason!  

To ensure your stripes are "fall ready"; pair them with other fall colors like burgundy or camel - or course mix them with plaid!  

3) Leopard Print 

 *Original Outfit Post: HERE*

 *Original Outfit Post: HERE*

The quote that leopard is a neutral is so true - especially for the fall. In the fall, leopard print can replace your basic black or tan to give your outfits more depth. Again, pairing leopard print with fall tones such as burgundy is an easy way to create a timeless fall look. 

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Wednesday Wants: Trendy Fall Items

Crystal & Tortoise Shell Earrings // Royal Blue A-Line Skirt // Ankle Booties // Gold Tassel Earrings

Black Crossbody  (under $50!!!) // YSL Handbag // Black Dress // Gold & Blue Tassel Earrings // Blue Jeweled Heels

I can't get enough of fall items right now. The rich colors and fabrics that are trending this season are just so beautiful! One of my favorite things about fall is getting to scope out the new fall trends. I think we can all agree, fall fashion is definitely the most fun & anticipated!

I am particularly in love with royal blue & tortoise shell this season. I also want to update my jewelry for fall - focus more on statement earrings and bracelets. I love the idea of statement earrings with a top knot as a work day staple this fall.

Have you started shopping for fall yet? What items or trends are catching your eye? I would love to know, so feel free to leave me a comment below! (... unintentional rhyming there. sorry about that! ha)

linking up with: trendy wednesday

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Wednesday Wants: New Fall Releases - Shoes

Grey Suede Bow Pumps // Blush Bow Pumps // Embossed Blue Bow Pumps // Chunky Heel Pumps

Burgundy Lace Up Pumps // Patent Bow Flats // Suede Tassel Flats // Olive Suede Pumps // Suede Scallop Flats 

I have been wanting to update my shoe closet for a while now, and seeing all the great pairs available right now is certainly making me want to splurge! Suede shoes for work are a favorite of mine - so I am happy to see so many suede styles this season. I also love how many great flats there are - as some days you just need to give your feet a break from heels!

I'm currently trying to do 4/5 work days in heels, but give myself one day in flats. Cute flats (like these ones here!) definitely make it easier to give up heels for the day for the sake of my poor feet! 

I hope you all have an awesome day at work! I've got to go to courthouses in a couple different cities today so it should be a busy one for me. (...and yes, given all the running around I'm doing today, today is most-definitely my flats day haha)  

linking up with: style me wednesday // oh hey girl 

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