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: 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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Must Try Trend: The Wrap Skirt

Similar Skirts (1), (2), (3) // Top // Necklace // Heels // Handbag // Rings

Wrap skirts have been everywhere this spring, and I have had my eye on a couple for the past few weeks. I stumbled across this navy one at Winners and had to buy it. The color & length are perfect for work, but the faux wrap look takes this pencil skirt from boring to stylish and on-trend.

I definitely recommend the wrap skirt trend as one of this season's trends to actually incorporate into your wear-to-work wardrobe. Trends can be tricky- especially when it comes to wearing them to the office - but wrap skirts are definitely work appropriate. 

To all of you who read my blog regularly - my apologies for not posting this weekend! As you may have read in this post, I deviated from my usual Friday posting schedule because of a post that was supposed to go live Saturday morning. 

Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond my control, it did was not able to be published. I am so sorry to anyone who checked back on Saturday and saw nothing! The post will be coming later this week though, so stay tuned! 

linking up with: let it shine // shoe & tell // OOTD // hello monday // #howispring // style swap //  on trend tuesdays // trendy wednesday // what i wore // throwback thursday // TFF // #WIWT // casual friday // friday favorites // fabulous friday // WW 
  

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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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