House of Illusions x Pinkstix SS17 – The White Tote Bag

topshop peony print minidress with white tote bag
topshop peony print minidress with white tote bag

My apologies for being sporadic with posting lately. However I’ve been wrapped up in a special little project that I’m finally able to share with you. Over the years I’ve incorporated Pinkstix handbags into my looks and every day life. And that’s why I couldn’t be happier to have teamed up with Pinkstix to show you my favourite selections from their SS17 line. For those of you who may not be familiar with the brand, Pinkstix is a Canadian handbag and Continue reading “House of Illusions x Pinkstix SS17 – The White Tote Bag”

Basic Spring Trends for SS17

spring trends gentle fawn chambray waterfall jacket with cropped white jeans

spring trends gentle fawn chambray waterfall jacket with white cropped jeans

While patiently waiting for warm weather to settle in I am already looking forward to the continuation of some basic Spring trends. The cropped pant especially being a favourite for a short gal like me as these do not require any alternations for my 5’2 self. In my opinion, cropped pants and cute flats compliment one another. A fun and flirty vibe can be created by opting for lace Continue reading “Basic Spring Trends for SS17”

Winter Layering

Winter Layering feat Nordstrom pieces

Winter Layering feat Nordstrom pieces

Winter Layering feat Nordstrom pieces
Winter Layering feat Nordstrom pieces
Winter Layering feat Nordstrom pieces
Winter Layering feat Nordstrom pieces   Top, Nasty Gal. Jacket (Blank NYC), Skirt (Halogen) c/o Nordstrom. Boots, Ralph Lauren. Scarf c/o Pinkstix. Bag, Rebecca Minkoff.

Staying fashionable in the winter months can be a daunting challenge at times. Especially if you live somewhere that tends to get buried in snow while reaching ridiculously stupid freezing temperatures. While the preference is to hibernate during the winter months unfortunately that is not always feasible. So I’ve opted for a new strategy – layering. Layering clothing items provides not only warmth, but also gives quite a bit of versatility when it comes to styling. It’s a perfect opportunity to combine different fabrics and textures, which is exactly what I did here.

For the base layer I opted for knits; long sleeve top and fitted maxi skirt, worn with a biker jacket and fun printed scarf. For colder temperatures one could easily layer on a maxi cardigan or long coat. Another benefit of layering is the ability to add or remove articles of clothing as required. There is nothing worse than being stuck in one heavy piece in the event you need to transition between interior spaces that have different temperatures (for instance the office I work where one room can be overly hot while other areas are freezing). Stay warm my friends!

And most importantly – Happy Friday!