The Cutest Nude Clutch I Ever Did See

cardigan with minidress and nude clutch

cardigan with minidress and nude clutch

cardigan with minidress and nude clutch

cardigan with minidress and nude clutch
cardigan with minidress and nude clutch

cardigan with minidress and nude clutch
cardigan with minidress and nude clutch

cardigan with minidress and nude clutchDress, Doe & Rae. Cardigan, Madewell c/o Nordstrom. Shoes, Zara. Clutch c/o Poppy & Peonies. Ring, Samantha Wills.

Our weather has been so up and down lately. One minute we’re in double-digit Springlike temperature and the next day it’s snowing. While it does make outfit planning a little challenging, one thing I can rely on is my Madewell cardigan keeping me warm. I picked this one up from the Nordstrom x Style Democracy sale a while back and it’s quickly become my go-to staple. I’ve combined chunky cardigans with delicate fabrics before and am really enjoying the effect of the cardigan paired with a dainty dress. I’m always such a sucker for mixing different textures, especially ones that contrast each other.

Now technically I could have worn this look with OTK boots but was going for a Spring vibe hence the white flats. And speaking of Spring, now we must talk about this nude clutch. This googly-eyed cutie stole my heart the minute I laid eyes on it during the Poppy & Peonies SS17 preview. It’s simple and so fun – and that tassle detail!! (Which is also removable in case you’re not a fan).

That’s actually one of the things I was impressed about when learning about the Poppy & Peonies line during the preview; all of the bags are so versatile! The line comes in a variety of the cutest pastel colours and offer many styling options. Such as interchangeable straps, front flaps and fringes. Poppy & Peonies bags are made to help you with life. Think having a cooler section at the bottom of your bag for your lunch – oh yes it’s true! There were many other gorgeous bags in the line as well, with this clutch lineup being available in a lovely range of pastels. Having said that, this nude clutch really stood out though…maybe it’s because it was looking at me the whole time ;o)

xo

Sweater Dress with OTK Boots and Biker Jacket

faux fur stole with biker jacket, otk boots and sweater dress

faux fur stole with biker jacket, otk boots and sweater dress

faux fur stole with biker jacket, otk boots and sweater dress

faux fur stole with biker jacket, otk boots and sweater dress

faux fur stole with biker jacket, otk boots and sweater dress
faux fur stole with biker jacket, otk boots and sweater dress

faux fur stole with biker jacket, otk boots and sweater dressJacket, Zara. Dress, Dex clothing. Faux fur stole, Guess. Boots, Town Shoes. Bag, Steven c/o Nordstrom.

Sweater dresses are my jam. All year round. I’ll wear a sweater dress with OTK socks in the summer time yet winter provides some more fun styling options. Such as with OTK boots, leggings and ankle boots, over jeans, with sneakers…they can be worn so many different ways. Hands down the sweater dress has to be the most effortless (and weather appropriate) choice for winter dressing. Need I mention they are my go-to for those days when I opt to hit the snooze button one too many times and need to run out of the house for work in less than 20 minutes.

While I typically dress these down, having a faux fur stole as cute as this one sitting around in my closet made it difficult to do so inspiring me to play up the feminine side of things. But of course I couldn’t help but be my rebellious self and opted for a biker jacket instead of a classy button down coat.

What’s your favourite way of styling sweater dresses? I’d love to know! 

xo

Why I’m Digging the Ripped Jeans with Fishnets Trend

biker jacket, iron maiden band tee and ripped jeans with fishnets
biker jacket, iron maiden band tee and ripped jeans with fishnets

biker jacket, iron maiden band tee and ripped jeans with fishnets
biker jacket, iron maiden band tee and ripped jeans with fishnets

biker jacket, iron maiden band tee and ripped jeans with fishnets
biker jacket, iron maiden band tee and ripped jeans with fishnets
biker jacket, iron maiden band tee and ripped jeans with fishnets
biker jacket, iron maiden band tee and ripped jeans with fishnets Jacket, Zara. Iron Maiden concert tee. Jeans, Buffalo. Clutch, Steven c/o Nordstrom. Heels, Aldo. Fishnets, bebe. Rings, Child of Wild.

No word of a lie, I used to rock fishnets under bottoms with stilettos back in the day when it was such a foreign concept that I’d get sarcastic remarks like ‘are you wearing those underneath your pants for warmth?’  While I clearly wasn’t wearing hosiery with holes under my jeans for warmth, I enjoyed the subtle hint of fishnet that peeked through from below the hem of the pant with a nice stiletto. Although I must admit this trend does look a lot more edgier when worn with ripped jeans.

Furthermore, ripped jeans with fishnets is truly a look that no rocker babe can pass up. As such worn here with one of my favourite Iron Maiden band tees, a biker jacket, and leopard stilettos. As well, ripped jeans with fishnets can also be styled with sneakers to create a cute edgy look. However, personally I prefer to style ripped jeans with fishnets with an ultra feminine stiletto pump. It creates a rocker chic look that I cannot seem to pass up. 

How do you feel about this trend? Are you wearing ripped jeans with fishnets? Would love to hear what you think. 

xo