Feline Fun

Coat: Joe Fresh, skirt: Gap (old), t-shirt: Cat Empire concert t, tights: Urban Outfitters, boots: ? (old), sunglasses: RayBan, belt: ? (from music festival kiosk).

I picked up this awesome faux leopard coat back in September, and finally the weather is cold enough now to wear it. It's super comfy and instantly adds a touch of polish to any outfit. I threw it on last night to balance out an otherwise rough and tough outfit.

Where the Green Grass Grows

Top: Alternative Apparel, skirt: Gap, boots: my mom's, necklace: homemade, sunglasses: Oliver Peoples.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of my fellow Canadians! I've had a nice relaxing weekend out visiting my family in the country. Here are some pictures I took yesterday while taking Huxley for a walk. I left the city in a rush Friday night and once I got here I realized I only brought the shoes I had on my feet - my sequin flats; which would have been slightly inappropriate for walking around the dirt roads here. Luckily my mom and I have the same size feet and I was able to borrow a pair of her boots. Do any of you raid your mom's closet when you go to visit? Do you find that you have the same taste in clothing as your mom?

Back in Rotation

Skirt: Gap (old), boots: ? (old), tights: Urban Outfitters, blouse: Target (old), blazer: Silence and Noise, necklace: ? (old), sunglasses: RayBan.

I've decided to make a conscious effort to stick to a budget (it's so hard!) and find new ways to rotate older pieces back into my wardrobe. This skirt, blouse and boots are all 3-4 years old and I had never worn them together before. I added a boyfriend blazer, opaque tights and wayfarers to create a brand new look with old pieces!

Back to Work

Skirt: homemade, blazer: Gap, t-shirt: LA Made, oxfords: Kimchi Blue, pendant: Urban Outfitters, sunglasses: Oliver Peoples, belt: Winners? (old).

Here is the last of four skirts I made this summer. I chose this fabric because I think it's easy to dress up or down depending on the look I'm going for. On this particular occasion I wore it to work and paired it with a crisp white tee and my denim blazer.

From a Dress to a Skirt

After cleaning and organizing my closet last week, I decided to turn this eyelet dress into a high-waisted skirt. It never did fit quite right in the ribcage, so instead of getting rid of it I figured I would try to make it into something wearable.

It was actually easier than I thought; the longest amount of time I spent on it was removing the seam along the bodice, which I did while watching tv one night. I then hemmed the skirt and sewed the seam back together and voila - it was ready to wear!




Skirt: Gap (was a dress), Tank: Target, Necklace: Topshop, Watch: Citizen, Belt: Winners, Shoes: Vintage (found in my grandma's basement).

Adventures of the Sewing Machine

Skirt: I made it!, Tank: Lululemon, Belt: Forever 21, Cardigan: Gap, Sandals: Frye, Sunglasses: RayBan, Necklace: ? (Old), Watch: Citizen.

Truthfully, not much planning went into this outfit. I had planned to wear this skirt and I happened to be wearing this tank while walking my dog earlier in the day, and it just seemed to work together. I threw on this wide belt and chunky necklace to complete the look.

On another note, I made this skirt on my sewing machine last summer. This skirt was the final product of the first adventure I had with my sewing machine, so I'm surprised and pleased that it turned into something that is actually wearable. I am working on a nautical patterned skirt now, so I will post pictures and the pattern I used for both skirts next week.

White Out

Dress: Calvin Klein, Sunglasses: RayBan Wayfarers, Necklace: street vendor in Thailand, Watch: Citizen, Belt: Forever 21, Vest: GAP, Platforms: Vintage (I found them in my Grandma's basement!).

In my opinion, a white sundress is a summer wardrobe stable for every girl. Whether it is dressy, lacy, or simple cotton like mine, a white dress looks great on a summer tan. It was really hot out yesterday so I knew I needed to wear a light dress if I was going to make it through the day. I love the look of turquoise jewellery with a white top and a tan. I threw on a belt to accentuate my waist and my favourite vintage platforms that I found in my grandma's basement over ten years ago. I took a few pictures with the jean vest on (see below) but ended up liking how the dress looked without it.