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Friday, January 25, 2019

Two Trends to Try: Mustard Yellow & All-Over Check

If there's one colour I really latched on to this season, it's mustard yellow. Yes - you read that right: mustard yellow! I know, I know, it's not everyone's favourite colour, but I think it's totally underrated.

I picked up this cute mustard yellow knit bardot top from SheIn (it's only $12!!), and it was just the start of my mustard yellow obsession...I've since bought two more tops in this fun colour!

The best part - this trending colour also pairs really with another current trend: the check suit. I picked up this one at H&M a little while back (I've linked a very similar one below). It's always great when a trend is actually wearable for day-to-day. I've been getting tons of wear out of this suit for business meetings!

To kick things up a notch outside of the 9-to-5 though, I styled the check suit with these....perfectly matching wedges! So this is the craziest thing, but I actually thrifted these heels years and years ago from Salvation Army...and they just happen to be an exact match for this H&M suit! Right down to the brown/yellow check on them! Insane, right? I think the super matchy-matchy-ness of the blazer, pants and shoes gives the outfit a very haute couture look. Great for a fashion week appearance, for instance. On a regular office day, I'd just switch out the matchy heels for something in basic grey.

So what do you think...would you ever give mustard yellow a try?

Photos by Austin Mollins Photography

Happy Styling! xo

~ Britta

Monday, May 7, 2018

Your Must-Have Spring Outerwear: The Floral Kimono

When it comes to layering during the spring season, I've never been one for cardigans. I'm more of a blazer person. But, one layering piece I hadn't tried til now was kimonos...and surprise, surprise, I now love this style!

Kimonos are such a great way to layer over top of your spring tops. They flow so nicely, and add a nice dimension to your outfits. In particular for spring, a kimono with floral prints is a great choice - like the one I'm wearing here from SheIn! Even sweeter is this kimono's scalloped hemline. Too cute.

Just layer over top of a plain t-shirt or tank top, pair with some jeans and flats, and you're all set to go. It's a sweet but casual outfit that would be perfect for brunch or a coffee date. For something a little dressier, you can style with a crop top and heels, like I've done here. By the way, the heels I'm wearing are the best! I found them for $38 at Target, and I love the simple strappy style with a low-ish, thick heel. They're so great, I got a pair in blush and in black.

And finally, one last reason why I love this kimono so much: it doubles as a kimono/robe around the house! I've been using a thin belt to cinch the waist and keep the front closed, so I can leisurely wear it while I chill at home. It sure beats yoga pants when you want to feel a bit more put together!

Kimono - c/o SheIn | Crop Top - Ever New (similar) | Jeans - Rachel Roy via Winners | Purse - Gap (thrifted via Value Village) | Heels - Target

Happy Styling! xo

~ Britta

Wednesday, May 2, 2018

The Beret is Having a Moment

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)

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Stripes & Collars

Spring has finally sprung! While I've shifted over my closet from winter to spring, I realize that it's not going to be super warm for a while though, so I've been wearing transitional pieces like this long sleeve striped dress with thick tights. Once the weather warms up a little more, I'll be able to wear it without tights.

I love this outfit for when I have to run out for a work meeting: it feels business-y without being too stuffy, and it's easier to run around in loafers than heels (while still looking polished). The peter pan collar is so cute on this dress, and like with any collar, I like to accessorize mine with a sparkly necklace underneath. It's best to wear one that has a shorter chain, so it doesn't droop too far below the collar.

My mom bought me this dress from Simons for Christmas, after seeing it on my Pinterest board. Isn't she sneaky?? Basically my entire family is obsessed with Simons right now. Every time I'm in there, I find something else to add to my wardrobe. My latest purchase was a new palm leaf bomber jacket and matching shorts...you'll be seeing them on the blog soon too! If you want a sneak peek of the jacket, check out my Instagram post here.

Dress - Simons | Watch - FreeForme | Necklace - Olive & Piper | Shoes - Nine West (via Amazon) | Purse - Florence Leather Market

Happy Styling! xo

~ Britta

Monday, January 18, 2016

Minimalist Style: The Classic Camel Coat

You've probably noticed that my style isn't exactly what you'd call 'minimalist' most of the time. I do love black and white, but colour is always an important part of my outfits, and I love embellishments and eye-catching details.

As I get older though, I do find myself looking for more classic pieces to add to my wardrobe, that I know I'll be able to wear for years to come. One of the items I searched long and hard for this season was a camel-coloured coat: something that would look great with all kinds of basics. I found this perfect one from Shop Maccs, and I love the structural cut.

In the spirit of classic styles, I thought I'd give the whole minimalist look a try; I decided to style the coat with solid black, classic pumps, and a simple and delicate Y-necklace. Usually I'm not a fan of delicate jewellery, but I found that with a minimalist outfit, I actually really liked how it looked! Of course, I still had to infuse a little of my usual style back into the mix, with an awesome Nobis & Grey ear cuff and a bold red lip.

Are you a fan of minimalist style? What classic fashion item is a must-have in your wardrobe?