ThirdLove Lingerie: Everyday Parisian-Style Luxury

I've always admired Parisian style: the way the women dress simple and elegant. Effortlessly chic is their middle name. Even on a casual Sunday afternoon, they are perfectly put together. Sexy but understated, like a lace bra peeking from a minimalist blouse.

I wanted to re-create this style, and thanks to ThirdLove, I'm very happy with the results! I strolled the streets of Granville Island in what is definitely one of my more casual outfits, but all the while felt extra chic thanks to a little something lacy underneath....

ThirdLove is a lingerie brand that is not only considered luxurious and afforable, but it prides itself on a 100% fit guarantee- and for good reason. Their revolutionary iPhone app will pinpoint your perfect bra size with just two quick, private snapshots. Too good to be true? I gave it a test run, and let me tell you, I was very impressed! I've been sized professionally before, and the app managed to match my size exactly. Oh, and ever heard of half sizes for bras? Yes, they have those too. Seriously this is the holy grail of bra sizing. And when it arrived in the mail? It fit absolutely perfectly (not to mention it looked fabulous)!

I decided to style my Sunday-chic outfit with a casual linen blouse from Old Navy, and infused some of that Parisian style inspiration by wearing my brand new ThirdLove Lace Balconette 2.0 bra underneath. Just a teeny bit of lace detailing and the small bow peeked out. 

[ photography by Christian Nambayan ]

Outfit: Lingerie: c/o ThirdLove Bra in Violet Berry | Coat - Joe Fresh (thrifted from Value Village) | Shirt - Old Navy | Bracelet - Nobis & Grey | Earrings - Nobis & Grey | Sunglasses - Target | Jeans - Winners | Purse - JustFab Fairmont | Shoes - Call It Spring (thrifted from Value Village)

Makeup: Lipstick - NYX Extra Creamy Round in Fig (via London Drugs) mixed with NYX Butter in Hubba Bubba (via London Drugs) | Nailpolish - Sally Hansen Salon Manicure in Pink Pong (via London Drugs)

Happy Styling! xo

~Britta

Look of the Week: My Red Beret

Let the end-of-exams celebration begin! With the daylight lasting what feels like only a few hours, and the rain coming down on a regular basis, it seems inevitable that we start moving indoors for some photo-taking: and where better than my favourite fashionable hangout in Vancouver, Thierry? PS. Today, we tried chocolate pistachio, maple pecan, and cranberry macarons..and the maple pecan was by far the tastiest! (A box of these would make a great addition to a Christmas gift, too!)

This is my official go-to outfit for looking casual chic: an oversized sweater, leggings, ankle boots, and red lipstick. For anyone looking for some ankle boots that are fashion-forward yet practical enough for walking around, I highly recommend these Aldo Miggins wedges. I thought they were a little tight when I first bought them, but having walked around all over Vancouver in them, they are super comfortable and surprisingly easy the run in (I always seem to be running for a bus)! Also, I have an arsenal of berets ready for adding a touch of class to any outfit: I suggest having them in basic colours like red, white and black so that they can go with anything. It's a great substitute for a toque, which is sometimes a bit too casual for an outing. If you're in the Vancouver area, check out Granville Island: they have a great little hat shop, and it's where I found myself a very affordable white beret awhile back. 

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Sweater-Romeo&Juliet (via Winners), Leggings-Sirens, Boots-Aldo, Purse-Oasap, Beret-my Nana's, Necklace-H&M

Happy Styling! xo

~Britta