{Halloween} An Enchanted Walk...

Because you never know what might be lurking in the woods... Happy Halloween from Kastles and Adventures in Fashion!...

{Nailed It} Blood-Drop Mani DIY...

Halloween is nearly here, and what better way to spread some ghoulish cheer than with a blood-drop DIY mani a la Prabal Gurung? This was beyond easy to do, and it took no time at all... So basically all you vampire-loving, Dexter-obsessed peeps have no excuse not to try this one. Here's what you need to do!Step 1: Paint your nails with a nude base coat to give them a clean, polished look. Alternatively,...

{Style} Hearted Girl...

A couple weeks ago I saw a pic of a heart sweater on my friend Kassie's blog and thought to myself, "Man, that's one cute sweater; I wish I had something like that to wear." About 30 seconds later I realized that I had a nearly identical sweater already in my wardrobe (last seen here) and that the only reasonable explanation for my memory lapse is that I hoard clothes like a mo-fo. Hey, what do...

{Style} Making a Statement...

October is nearly over, and let me tell you, I've never been more excited for the start of a new month to begin... Can you guess why? That's right my friends, as of November 1st my self-imposed shopping ban will lift and I will be reintroduced to the land of the living... or, well, the shopping. I haven't stepped foot in any kind of store since before the ban started (what, what!), so to say that...

{Style} Leather + Leopard...

Baby it's cold outside, but I refuse to bust out the parka and winter boots just yet... Call me crazy, but there's no way I'm giving in to the upcoming harsh weather without a fight. Come hell or frozen blue extremities, I'm going to wear what I want, even if it means improvising with a giant (and admittedly super warm) sweater. Hey, I do what I can. xx Outfit details: oversized sweater- Zara...

{Style} Plaid & Persona...

Nothing says fall quite like forest green, so I figured why not double up with a blazer-boot combination? These boots were an Urban Outfitters find about six or so years ago, and they only see the light of day during certain circumstances; namely, clear days when the suede won't get utterly destroyed by rain and gooey dirt... Yes friends, I'm smart like that. In other news, I'd like to draw your...

{Details} Nautical Stripes...

It's no big secret that I'm a huuuuge fan of stripes— I mean seriously, can you think of a more versatile print? It's an all-season style that can be rocked just as easily in spring as it can come fall, which is precisely why I love it so. This particular dress is perfect for brisk days because it's lined, long sleeved and lovely... How's that for your daily dose of alliteration? Throw on a woven...

{Style} Oxblood & Camo...

Casual layers, rich saturated colours and a touch of print mixing... Happy Monday! And since I'm still recovering from my Corso 32 food coma last night (locals, you know what I'm talking about!), this one's going to be short and sweet... More stream of consciousness rambles to come, I promise. xx Outfit details: camo jacket- Zara; leopard tank- Forever 21; oxblood leggings- H&M; booties-...

{Houndstooth Week} The Tights...

Image details: houndstooth tights- Joe Fresh; cap toe pumps- Z...

{Houndstooth Week} The Shorts...

Outfit details: sweater & houndstooth shorts- Forever 21 (both last year); boots- Elizabeth & James; bag- Michael Kors (similar here); tights- Joe Fresh; necklace- Forever...

{Houndstooth Week} The Sweater...

Outfit details: sweater- Urban Outfitters (old); faux leather shorts; tank- H&M; Giant Hummingbird necklace- Moon Raven Designs c/o Shoppalu; boots- Aldo...

{Houndstooth Week} The Gloves...

Full disclosure? I may have broken the shopping ban just a smidge in order to get these Joe Fresh houndstooth gloves... But since they're technically something I really needed (my hands were getting oh-so cold), I figured it was justifiable. From here on out, consider me back on the wagon, friends....