How to Wear Sequins in Summer

Well we had another blast of summer heat this past weekend in Vancouver, and man was that every great to have after the showers and thunderstorms the week previous. Time to hit the beach! Even for this pale, pale gal (don't worry, sunscreen is always in my bag!).

I've been dying to wear this maxi sequin skirt that I bought on sale at Maccs a while back. I actually was lusting after it when it was originally selling for $119, and clamoured to get my hands on it when it finally went on sale for a staggering $19!! (PS. it's still on sale right now if you want this gorgeous skirt too).

I wanted to challenge myself to style it in a casual way though, contrary to what you would usually think of when styling a full length sequin skirt. So lo and behold, my sequin "mermaid" outfit! By wearing sandals rather than heels, and half-tucking a slouched casual shirt, this skirt went from night-out-only attire, to a glam yet casual day ensemble. The key thing too, is not caring what anyone else thinks. There are no real rules and barriers in fashion: only the ones we create in our heads. Sequins at the beach?? Why not!

Shirt -  Vero Moda (thrifted via Salvation Army) | Bracelet - c/o Nobis & Grey | Skirt - Maccs (on sale!!) | Sandals - thrifted via Value Village

Happy Styling! xo

~ Britta

Casual Summer Style: Converse Sneakers & Dresses

My Converse sneakers have become a staple in my spring & summer wardrobe - and not just with jeans and a tee! While I love wearing cute heels with my dresses, the reality is that most of the time I need a more comfortable option. And it just so happens that my Converse sneakers look super cute with dresses too.

I'm actually working on procuring a pair of Stan Smith's right now, because I think they'd be equally cute with jeans or dresses, but in the meantime I'm happy with pairing everything from shirt-dresses to flirty, frilly dresses with my Converse. Most people have the regular Chuck Taylor All Star Classic, but I find them just a tad too chunky on me when wearing them with dresses, so I prefer the slightly slimmer Chuck Taylor All Star Dainty.

The best part? They transition well from one season to the next, so you'll be able to wear them all summer long, and straight into fall!

Dress - Banana Republic (thrifted via Salvation Army) | Sunglasses - Target | Necklace - c/o Nobis & Grey | Purse - JustFab | Shoes - Converse (similar)

Happy Styling! xo

~ Britta

Rainy Summer Outfit

Even though we've had a stellar summer so far, there have been a couple spotty days of rain lately that had given us the opportunity to wear something a little more spring-like again, and it's been a refreshing change!

I love the nautical style from combining this striped navy shift dress and orange drawstring jacket. Navy stripes look great with a nice bright pop of colour like red, yellow, pink or orange. And of course, lots of gold accessories! I will always love my heels, but it's always nice to switch them out for some cute and comfy sneakers (especially these Converse Fancy's, which are my absolute favourite!).

I also plan to get as much wear out of my bright lipsticks during the summer months as I can, so I whipped out my Revlon Ultra HD Lipstick in Tulip: a beautiful shade of orange that matches nicely with my favourite nail polish of the season, Essie's Sunday Funday nail lacquer. 

Jacket - H&M | Dress - The Gap (thrifted via Value Village) | Shoes - Converse All Star Fancy (similar) | Necklace - Nobis & Grey | Bracelets - c/o Nobis & Grey: XII Bangle & IIX Bangle | Rings - Hart + Stone: Twisted Stacking Ring & Hammered Stacking Ring  | Purse - my mom's!

Happy Styling! xo

~ Britta