You're probably already familiar with the 'graphic tee' - simply put, a t-shirt with some form of graphics on it. Usually, I'm drawn to the ones with phrases in French or Italian. They go great with pretty much anything, and can easily dress down an outfit. I love wearing them with a feminine skirt, or a leather jacket. Graphic tees are a must in my closet, but in the winter time, I don't wear t-shirts much. Then I spotted this cute 'Ciao' sweater at Value Village! It's the perfect way to wear a graphic top in the winter that offers a bit more warmth.
I've linked a few 'Ciao' graphic tees and sweaters at the bottom of this post, if you're inspired to add one to your wardrobe too. Might I suggest styling with a beret? I went for some serious preppy vibes with this outfit. A thrifted Burberry-style scarf, a navy pea coat, wide leg pants with cold button detailing...and a classic red lip.
Spring is just around the corner, but it's not here quite yet, so stay warm!
For me, the beret is not a trend I need to jump on. Why? Because I've already been a fan of berets for years!! But hey, no biggie if you're just coming around to them this season. You'll likely spot them all over right now, so it won't be hard to find one.
I've always loved Parisian style, so it's no surprise why I've been wearing berets for so long. They're just so chic! And they're such an easy accessory to add to your look. This red one was actually given to me by my Nana; she used to wear it when she lived in Montreal (it's also made in Canada!). This one is a lot more floppy than most of the more sturdy ones you'll find out there, but just search around until you find the right colour and style for you. I've linked up a few others I really like below, including some pretty pastel ones that are perfect for spring.
Here, I've styled my beret in a cutesy Parisian way, with an adorable Eiffel Tower print blouse that I recently found at Winners. Especially with the bell sleeves, it was just too cute to pass up! I added the black bow necktie to dress it up a bit more. Then I stuck with my tried and true favourite colour scheme: black, white and red. Another Parisian-inspired choice. That being said, don't feel that you have to wear your beret with a uniformly Parisian outfit. In fact, why not switch it up a bit, and add it to your more casual outfits? Or as a nice hat to wear with a cute co-ord outfit (matching top and skirt)? There are also lots of fun colours to try. These days, you can pretty much find one in any colour under the rainbow, so have some fun with choosing a colour that will go great with the rest of your outfits.
That's it for today! Just an easy, chic add-on for any of your outfits. Don't forget to scroll to the bottom for all my outfit details. Au revoir!
Hat - From my Nana! (similar) | Shirt - Just Living via Winners (similar, similar) | Pants - Calvin Klein via Saks Off 5th | Bag - Florence Leather Market | Heels - Also (thrifted)
It may have poured rain all day, but somehow the Vancouver German Christmas Market still managed to feel like a winter wonderland! We made an obligatory stop at the apple cider/mulled wine cabin before feasting our eyes on all the German comfort food and treasures. If you're looking for some unique Christmas gifts, you should take a peek; I even found a few things for a particularly difficult family member to shop for. The potato pancakes were delicious, as were the baked apples and maple taffy. I was extremely excited when we stumbled upon a cabin featuring the Yaletown boutique Fine Finds, featuring their latest wintery accessories. I recently listed the boutique as one of my top shops for unique Christmas gifts on the Surrey Tourism blog 45in45, and I even made an impulse buy on an adorable knitted headband while we were there. Angelina's Closet also had a few items to share with us, including the sparkling bracelets you see below. They come in all kinds of other gorgeous colours, but me and the bestie/photographer picked out this one as our favourite! It turns out to be quite fitting: that one is called 'Vancouver Sunrise'!
While my poor toes were frozen by the end of the day, it was well worth it for the vintage Christmas vibe (and the comment someone made about following the yellow brick road). I told you about how great berets can be for classing up a winter outfit in my last Look of the Week, so here's another way to add the French hat to your look. I brought out the classic colour palette of cream and brown for the first time in quite a while; the outfit has much warmer tones than my usual grey and black. And here's something else to try- a cocktail ring over your gloves! You'll probably need to pick up a pair of vintage gloves for this to work (much thinner than most gloves today); I'm sure you could thrift a pair for cheap. It just gives a dainty feminine touch to your outerwear, which will surely be noticed with your hands wrapped around a hot cup of apple cider!
Hat-Granville Island, Skirt-Burberry (thrifted), Sweater-Neiman Marcus (thrifted), Gloves-vintage (gift from my neighbour), Ring-Bizou, Coat-Winners, Heels-thrifted, Purse-Louis Vuitton (thrifted), Scarf-from Italy
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.
