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: 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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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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Wednesday Wants: Must Try Spring Trends

Grey Paper Bag Waist pants  // Baby Blue Suede Pumps // Paper Bag Waist Chambray Shorts // Denim Culottes //
Fringe Handbag // Gold Tassel Earrings

Michael Jors Grey Culottes (perfect for work!) // Velvet Choker Necklaces // Tassel Bangle // Grey Tie Waist Dress // Nude Patent Flats 

There are so many fashion trends to try this spring - from the 90s, to culotte pants, to paper-bag waists. This week's Wants are a round up of items I love that are right on trend for spring. I hope you enjoy them! 

My personal favorite trend is probably the paper bag waist. It's comfortable & flattering, and can be casually dressed down or dressed up for work. That, my friends, is the definition of a 'functional' trend! I would love to know what trends you are most looking forward to wearing this spring. Let me know in the comments below!

Linking up with:the mummy chronicles // what i wore // trendy wednesday // style perspectives // style me wednesday // #wiwt // throwback thursday // what i wore to work

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Wednesday Wants: Spring Dresses & Skirts

Grey Dress // Floral Skirt & Top Set // Denim off the Shoulder Dress

Long Sleeve Striped Dress // White Babydoll Dress // Striped Tie Front Dress

Rushed Waist Midi Skirt // Lace Trim Midi Skirt // Floral Midi Skirt // Peach Midi Skirt

Continuing on my trend of Wednesday Wants being dedicated to spring items, this week I've got my favourite dresses and skirts. I especially love the long sleeve dress. The sleeves will keep you warm while there is still a bit of chill in the spring air! I also really love the loose fit that is a popular trend this spring. It's chic but effortless - always a win in my books!

I have had a ridiculous couple of days. Saturday was so great - I am an assistant choreographer for the BC Summer Games and Saturday we got to teach the beginning bit of choreography to the dancers. It was so much fun and the kids are so talented. Monday though... not so much.

On Monday I somehow managed to hit my eye on my filing cabinet while picking up a sock off the ground, leaving me with a black eye! It was actually the most ridiculous injury - I am such a klutz! And today I am actually shooting my outfit photos for Friday's post.. so stay tuned on Friday to see how well I did at covering up the bruising haha. :S 

Have a great Wednesday! Be sure to follow me on instagram & twitter for even more outfits, home decor, and general work day inspiration!

Linking up with: what i wore // style me wednesday // oh hey girl //  trend spin

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Top 5 Jewelry Trends for 2016 (plus a 15% off deal!)

This week I've been focusing a lot on jewelry, which had me thinking about the trends in jewelry this year. As such, I decided that for today's post I would provide a list of the top 5 trends in jewelry for 2016! Be sure to scroll through my favorite 'picks' for each trend, and you'll see a discount for 15% off some items!

Top 5 Jewelry Trends for 2016

1. Statement Earrings:  

Statement Earrings were all the rage at New York Fashion Week this year. Everyone from Dolce & Gabbana, to Oscar De La Renta, to Gucci used statement earrings to complete their Spring/Summer looks.

Photo credit - Harpers Bazaar 

Some of my favorite statement earrings available right now are:

One // Two // Three // Four // Five // Six

2. Chokers:  

It is no secret that the 90's have been back in style for some time now. This year, the 90's trend is extending into accessories, with chokers and amulet style necklaces making a big comeback. The 2016 chokers and amulets are all about the material - be that silks, or heavy metals. Below are my favorites:

One // Two // Three // Four // Five // Six

 3. Body Chains:

These have been in style for the past year or so, but only now are they making an appearance as something to be worn not just to the beach or to a night club. The materials are also getting thicker and more bold - a far cry from the delicate gold chains we saw everywhere last summer. Below are my top picks:

One // Two // Three // Four

4. Anklets:

Again with the 90's! I think this may be the trend I most excited about for this spring/summer. I loved wearing anklets in the 90's and feel nostalgic just thinking about getting to wear them again. Though I do think this time my choices will have less "ying-yangs" and half heart "BFF" charms haha. Below are my favorites:

One // Two // Three // Four // Five // Six

5. Brooches:  
I also really love this trend. Brooches always make me think of grace & class. I love that what has been seen as a 'grandma trend' is back in style. I will definitely be sporting brooches on my work looks this year. Below are my favorite brooches:

 One // Two  // Three // Four // Five // Six

I hope you all have a great weekend ahead! In sticking with the simplicity theme thats been guiding my fashion choices lately, I'm going to try to have a relaxing weekend (a rarity for me). I hope to catch up on some work and start reading

a book I've been dying to read - A Discovery of Witches. Anyone read it?! What did you think?

See you all back here on Monday for another outfit post! In the meantime, be sure to follow me on instagram, twitter & bloglovin!

Linking up with: casual friday // flashback fashion friday // that friday blog hop // friday faves // fabulous friday //friday favorites  

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Wednesday Wants - Fall 2015 Skirt Trends

Black Fringe Mini Skirt

Black Faux Leather Skirt

Button Front Suede Skirt

Exposed Side Zipper Pencil Skirt

Denim Button Front Skirt

 Exposed Zipper Skirt

Laser Cut Pencil Skirt 

Burgundy Faux Leather Skirt 

Emerald Suede Mini Skirt 

It's not every season in fashion that we have so many trends for just one particular clothing item. This fall is the exception to that. There are a number of trends for Fall/Winter 2015 for skirts. I picked the above 9 skirts as they are my favourites that match this season's trends. The biggest trends for skirts this season- and styles you should definitely try out - are:

1. Suede
2. Faux Leather
3. Laser Cut Detailing
4. Exposed Zippers
5. Button Fronts

I can't believe tomorrow is already October! I could not be more excited- October is definitely my favourite month. Tonight I plan on making an "October To Do List" (I am so type A it is scary haha). There are so many fun things to do that I want to make sure I don't forget anything! So far at the top of my list are going apple picking with my goddaughters, baking apple and pumpkin pies, and celebrating two of my closest friends birthdays.  

Have a great day everyone and I hope to see you back here on Friday! In the meantime, be sure to follow along on- instagram // pinterest // facebook

Linking up with:
what i wore
style me wednesday 
oh hey girl 
trendy wednesday 
color and grace 
midweek muse 
#wiww 
throwback thursday
#wiwt
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