{Style} Leather Detailing...

Faux leather is totally my jam, so any opportunity to double up — say in a nice shorts/blazer combo — is fine by me. Not to beat a dead horse or anything, but it's just, well, the greatest. The best part? This whole leather detailing trend makes doubling up more subtle/chic, less Peg Bundy... And I think we can all agree that that's a good thing. xx

Outfit details: leather detail blazer- Zara; chambray shirt- Loft 82 (borrowed from Kastles); faux leather shorts- H&M; polka dot tights- Joe Fresh; booties- Aldo; bag- ASOS; rhinestone necklace- Forever 21

{Style} Fair Isle...

If you take a minute to peruse my outfit details, you'll probably start to think that I'm a deadbeat blogger what with this cardigan, shirt and necklace all being Kastles'... In my defense, what's a girl to do when her bestie has so many cute clothes? Fair Isle is soooo my jam, so this cardi has been my new best friend ever since it came to stay at my house, and will you just look at that necklace? It's going to be hard to say goodbye, let me tell you... Hmmm, I wonder if she would notice if I moved away?

Happy weekending, friends! xx

Outfit details: fair isle cardigan (Only; similar here), shirt (Loft 82) & necklace (Forever 21)- all borrowed from Kastles; faux leather skirt- H&M (old; similar here); polka dot tights- Forever 21; clutch c/o J.Crew (similar here); pumps- Shoe Mint; ring- Michael Kors

{Style} The Basics...

In a season filled with falling leaves, cheerful holidays and pumpkin-flavoured everything, you know what makes me happiest of all come September? Tights. And the more I have to choose from — be it colour, texture or both — the better. Grey is my tight colour du jour, mainly because it was the first pair I could find before rushing off to work, but also because it makes for a surprisingly versatile basic... Move over boring black hosiery; there's a new tight in town.

Outfit details: dress- Loft 82; denim shirt- Topshop; leather jacket- Zara; booties- Michael Kors; necklace- Forever 21; bracelet- the Bay; ring- vintage; watch- Michael Kors

Monochrome...

Outfit details: blazer- Zara; dress- Loft 82; pumps- Zara; bag- vintage; necklace- Forever 21; chain tassel belt-Zara

Insta-Moments...

What better way to end the week than with pretty pictures, am I right? So with that in mind, I'll leave you with a few of my favourite recent images from Instagram... I hope you like them, and more importantly, I hope you all have a lovely weekend! Muuuuah!

Birds of a Feather...

Outfit details: feather print dress- Forever 21; coral belt- Loft 82; sandals- Tahari; necklace & ring- Forever 21; bracelets- Aldo Accessories; watch- Michael Kors

Casual Friday & eShakti Giveaway Winner...

Nothing beats borrowing clothes from a bestie, and I did that in spades for this post... From the button up and striped tee, all the way down to the neon satchel, this outfit was brought to you by Kastles. After all, what are friends for?

And in other news, it's time to announce the winner of my eShakti giveaway! Are you ready? Drumroll please... The winner iiiiiiiiis — Laurie Callsen! Congratulations to Laurie, and a big thank you to everyone who entered!

Happy Friday, lovelies! xx

Outfit details: button up- Loft 82; striped tee- Joe Fresh (both borrowed from Kastles); leggings- Talulah; leopard loafers- Forever 21; neon satchel- Target (borrowed from Kastles); jewelry- Forever 21, H&M and House of Harlow

Fancy Fine...

Good morning, lovelies! Today is already shaping up to be one of those days where I struggle to keep up with my scary-long to-do list, so this post is going to be short and sweet... In fact, I'll just leave you with this weekend's humble realization: I'm officially obsessed with trousers. I've worn them before, but it took me a while to officially get on board (what can I say, I like dresses!). But now I'm here and I'm loving it... Thoughts? You guys are waaay cooler than me so you probably reached this conclusion eons ago, but hey, better late than never, right?

Outfit details: blazer- H&M; sequinned top- Forever 21; navy trousers- Forever 21; patent flats- Sam Edelman; necklace- craft fair find &Loft 82; ring- Forever 21; watch- Michael Kors; bracelet- House of Harlow

Blush Tones...

Happy Friday, lovelies! I hope everyone has a nice, relaxing weekend! xx

Outfit details: lace top & polka dot dress- Forever 21; necklace- Bang Bang Bijoux & Loft 82; oxfords- Aldo; glasses- Gucci

Wardrobe Wednesday // Instagram Edition

I love shopping as much as the next girl, but I've been trying to cutback a bit this month as a bit of a personal challenge... Now I know you must be thinking 'Wow, she must really hate herself,' but I assure you, I do not... I just wanted to try my hand at reducing my clothing consumption while making more out of what I already have. And although I've picked up a couple things here and there (see my Forever 21 jewelry haul above!), it feels pretty darn good saving money for a change... Go figure.

So for this week's Wardrobe Wednesday I thought it best to focus on some cherished accessories and my new favourite store, with only minimal attention paid (no pun!) to new purchases... I must be turning a new leaf or something! xx

Clockwise from top: Clothing & amazing oxfords from Loft 82; skull bracelet from H&M Against AIDS (so cute!); a few of my fave lip colours from Joe Fresh, Revlon & Sephora; a super old nail polish DIY on old H&M rings; my House of Harlow bangle and new Forever 21 bracelet; my latest jewelry haul from Forever 21; a nail polish DIY I did for the Edmonton Journal

Wardrobe Wednesday...

Believe it or not, but sometimes I get more enjoyment from buying cute little accessories than full-on outfits... I don't know what it is, but there's a certain promise that comes from scouting the perfect scarf or a pop-of-colour-packed belt — Like you've cleverly found a way to stretch your wardrobe and spice up those tired-old tops and dresses... And for someone who's now on a self-imposed shopping ban (I know, crazy right?!), that's pretty darn appealing. xx

Image details: printed scarf and patent coral belt— both Loft 82

In Knots...

Outfit details: blouse and skirt- Forever 21; sandals & watch- Michael Kors; necklaces- Forever 21 & Loft 82; bracelet- Blue Vanilla