Into the Blue

blue grecian style asymmetrical dress
blue grecian style asymmetrical dress

blue grecian style asymmetrical dress

blue grecian style asymmetrical dress

blue grecian style asymmetrical dress

blue grecian style asymmetrical dress

blue grecian style asymmetrical dress
 Dress, bebe. Jacket, Old Navy. Shoes, Zara. Purse, Lulus. Ring, Samantha Wills.

 
Here is the story of this blue asymmetrical dress. I bought this dress eons ago when I worked at bebe, with the intention of wearing it for my birthday that year. It wasn’t only the bold azure blue colour that attracted me to it as soon as I saw it on the poster (before the dress even came in the store). But mostly I adored the modern Grecian style. I never did get a chance to wear it that year, and this dress sat dormant in my closet for about a decade.

I wore it out once for a date with my boo a few years ago and then back in the closet it went…until finally last week I remembered it and had the chance to wear it for my birthday. If I had to say, it’s been about 13 years since the intended purpose of the dress was served. And it couldn’t have been on a more perfect night. Sometimes, things are worth the wait.

Pink Stripes

pink stripes nautical outfit

pink stripes nautical outfit
pink stripes nautical outfit

pink stripes nautical outfit
pink stripes nautical outfit
pink stripes nautical outfit

Top, Winners. Jacket, Old Navy. Tights, Talula (Aritzia). Flats, Zara. Purse, bracelet c/o Pinkstix. Sunnies, Gucci. Necklace, Stella & Dot. Ring, Samantha Wills.

Never really been into stripes before, but these pink and white ones may have started something. It was a laid back day for running errands so I wanted something simple. This side slit top paired really well with white leggings and I liked the way the blue denim popped against the pink stripes. Accessorized with a statement necklace and hand bag (which also converts to this style) and some other gold toned accessories. Not bad for running errands.

xo

Umbrella

chambray jacket with umbrella spring outfit
chambray jacket with umbrella spring outfit
chambray jacket with umbrella spring outfit
chambray jacket with umbrella spring outfit
chambray jacket with umbrella spring outfit
chambray jacket with umbrella spring outfit
chambray jacket with umbrella spring outfit
chambray jacket with umbrella spring outfit
chambray jacket with umbrella spring outfit

Maxi dress, Forever 21. Jacket, Gentle Fawn. Flats, Zara. Umbrella c/o Brelli. Bag, Marc Jacobs. Ring, Samantha Wills.

From the other day when we were hanging downtown and I had the opportunity of giving my new Brelli umbrella a spin. The weather was pretty drab. As such I wore a comfy jersey maxi dress with a long chambray jacket with lace up flats. Effortless. In the end this worked out well as the on and off rain gave us an opportunity to photograph the umbrella, the outfit providing a pretty neutral background to the statement accessory. This baby is not only beautifully crafted but also provides 99% UV coverage, can withstand winds up to 40 mph and of course will give you shelter from the rain. It is also eco-friendly which just makes it more chic. Rainy days just became fun again.