4 Ways to Transition Your Look to Fall

I always love fall style, but I must admit the first couple weeks of the season, when in transition from summer, can be a bit tricky. The weather isn't cold yet, but it's not hot either. It's a lot wetter now too (this is Vancouver, after all), but there can be really sunny break in the day too. You pretty much need to be ready for anything. That makes dressing pretty hard!

Here are my top 4 tips:

1. Dust off your trench coat. Trenches are the quintessential fall coat. They aren't necessarily waterproof (that's what your cute umbrella is for), but it keeps the wind from chilling you, and the length is good for keeping you dry from light rain. The beige colour is also a great neutral that will work with all your fall outfit colours.
2. Choose fall-appropriate colours. The easiest way to transition to fall is to say buh-bye to your brights and pastels! There's no reason you can't wear those fun colours in fall, but if you're struggling to transition to fall, it's easiest to just start wearing your summer shirts that are in darker colours. Black is always an easy one! I've put away my bright tanks for the season, but kept this black one in my closet for the fall transition.
3. Layer, layer, layer. As tempting as it can be to jump straight to cozy sweaters as soon as it rains, when the sun comes back out, you can end up overheating! After all, it's only September - it can still get pretty warm when it's not cloudy. I've been wearing sleeveless tanks with a coat over top, so when it clouds over, the coat will give me a bit of extra warmth, but if the sun breaks through, I can take it off and still be comfortable.
4. Pick your shoes wisely. I'm not ready to dive into boots quite yet, but I am cognizant of the rainy situation we're in now. My solution is these faux-patent leather flats. Unlike my other fabric shoes, rain water won't soak into these! They obviously won't keep water out if you step in a big puddle, but for quick jaunts to and from the car in the rain, they're perfect.

Bring on the fall weather, Vancouver!

Coat - Joe Fresh (thrifted via Value Village) | Sunglasses - Earrings - Nobis & Grey | Shirt - (via Winners) | Jeans - Simons | Shoes - (via Richmond Night Market) | Purse - JustFab

Happy Styling! xo

~ Britta

A Night of Iris Apfel: VIFF Screening of "Iris"

Iris has to be one  of the best movies I've seen this year! This is probably also my first time watching a fashion film (I still really need to see Dior And I), and I'm so glad VIFF invited me along for their "Night of Iris"- to shop thrifted style gems from My Sister's Closet, and catch a first peek at the documentary of Iris Apfel's flamboyant and ever-so-stylish life, directed by Albert Maysles.

It was great to see many of the ladies in attendance dressed in what were clearly Iris-inspired outfits, decked from head to toe in statement jewellery and bold prints, and I even spotted a few in Iris-esque giant round eye glasses.

Before settling into the Vancity Theatre's cozy screening room, I bumped into eco luxury thrift extraordinaire Helen Siwak of THECloset YVR (formerly known as Kitsilano Kitty's Closet), who shopped the rows of My Sister's Closet with me. The local fashion reseller had curated a beautiful (and very reasonably priced!) pop-up shop of vintage and thrifted clothes, and had even styled a few mannequins with Iris-inspired outfits. My Sister's Closet is run by the Battered Women 's Support Services (BWSS), and you can support their wonderful cause by shopping the boutique at 1092 Seymour St. downtown Vancouver!

As for the film itself? I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Iris! I wasn't really sure what to expect, as I've only seen photos of Iris before, and hadn't seen a teaser trailer, but the documentary proved to be beyond entertaining, and an eye-opening peek into the life of a true fashion icon. I definitely did not expect how unbelievably funny Iris Apfel is...and her and her husband? Utterly adorable. As in, I sincerely hope that we can be just like her and her hubby one day.

For anyone looking for inspiration to tackle their fashion dreams, or who feels like they never have the energy to do everything they want to do, this film is a must-see! The spunky 93-year old can make it through photo shoots, interviews, stylings and press interviews without breaking a sweat, and still takes the time to have a shopping date with her 101-year old sweetheart. Amazing.

Stay tuned for more Style Series films, coming to you from VIFF this year!

With Helen Siwak of THECloset YVR

Happy Styling! xo

~ Britta

Fashion Blogger Wardrobe Sale: March 23

I am super excited to be one of the Vancouver fashion bloggers who will be selling some of my pre-loved wardrobe pieces at HashtagOOTD, the Blogger Wardrobe Sale on March 23rd! Many of my sale items  have been featured on the blog here before, as well as some other treasures I haven't had the chance to share with you yet. So come by, bring a clothing item to donate to the Salvation Army (that's the price of admission), and shop, shop, shop! I can't wait to meet you all in person!

Find out more details on the Facebook page, and then make sure that if you plan to attend you RSVP here.

Here are some of the looks I'll have up for sale:

Hope to see you there, and happy styling! xo

~Britta

Look of the Week: Casual Sunday Style

Sunday is the weekend day you want to get out and enjoy yourself once all the errands have been run. Whether it's coffee with a friend, or a casual walk through town, you want to look your best. The key to weekend-wear is to be comfortably fashionable, and a great piece to help you look the part is a maxi dress/skirt. A word about this particular skirt: I'm generally considered of average height, which is not ideal for a skirt like this because it doesn't exactly elongate the legs. My quick fix? Nude heels! Next, pick out a slouchy sweater or sweatshirt to keep the look casual, and add some dramatic sunglasses and statement jewelry to amp up the glam. Now, I know it's not Sunday today, so you can make your outfit do double-duty and make it work for your study-wear as well! You can check out my original study-wear inspiration from last year too.

Queen Elizabeth Park made for a fantastic shoot on one particularly beautiful day last week. We teamed up with friend and Pin Up/burlesque dancer Lottie Libido to take some casual Spring photos. The fountain made for a very amusing backdrop- you can see some of our outtakes on the Vancouver Vogue Facebook Page!





















Sweatshirt-eyeshadow(via Winners), Skirt-Topshop(see list of items below), Necklace-H&M, Sunglasses-H&M, Hairpiece-H&M Heels-BCBG(via Vince Camuto), Purse-From my Lovely Neighbour!

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Happy Styling! xo

~Britta