Thrifty Thursday

I've got some really unique pieces for you to feast your eyes on this Thursday! Zara, Max Azria, Bebe: all awesome brands that I would love to have more of in my closet!


You saw this shirt featured in my last Look of the Week: Canadian Lumberjack. Aren't the studded details awesome? And the fact that they're all in rose gold is just the icing on the cake.





Store: Salvation Army
Brand: Zara
Section: Featured Items
What I Paid: $9.99
What it's Worth: $79.90 (at Zara.com)


Every girl needs a tutu. I've never been a fan of Miley Cyrus, but this collaboration with Max Azria is cute and simple at the same time. I've already worn it with another skirt on top to give an old skirt more volume. I would recommend wearing a nice loose cozy sweater with something like this too.





Store: Value Village
Brand: Miley Cyrus for Max Azria
Section: Dresses
What I Paid: $14.99
What it's Worth: ?


Here's a skirt I've already put to good use: I most recently wore it to Faces West to meet Coco Rocha. Peplum is a great style for giving feminine curves, and is a great addition to my businesswear, making the look a little more interesting than a plain suit and blouse.





Store: Salvation Army
Brand: Bebe
Section: Skirts
What I Paid: $9.99
What it's Worth: ~ $80

Happy Styling! xo

~Britta

Inspiration: Classy Christmas

Well, it's officially December and that means it's time to get started on all that baking, shopping and decorating! I've got some of my favourite fashion inspiration to get you in the holiday spirit, courtesy of Pinterest! You can find all the lovely things below on my Classy Christmas board on Pinterest, where you will also find all the links to help you find or make whatever inspired you! Follow me here to keep up with what else I'll be pinning next!

I've got lots of winter and holiday looks coming up for you this month, from everyday outfits to glammed up party dresses; I'll help you start planning your Christmas/New Years wardrobe, so keep an eye out! Let the season of all things that sparkle begin!

PS. I made those divine little peppermint meringues with chocolate ganache (top middle) last Christmas and they were fantastic and oh-so-adorable!

Happy Styling! xo

~Britta

Thrifty Thursday

I've got some thrifty finds from my friend Kym for you this week! She had some serious luck in the cute shirt department, as you'll see below.


I just love the sheer detailing on this shirt! Such a great way of spicing it up! And BCBG makes great quality fashions.





Store: Value Village
Brand: BCBGeneration
Section: Shirts
What Kym Paid: $14.99
What it's Worth: ~ $70


Everyone loves some cute basics for everyday wear. This Ralph Lauren tank has an adorable ruffle on the front and is the most gorgeous royal blue!





Store: Value Village
Brand: Ralph Lauren
Section: Sleeveless shirts
What Kym Paid: $4.99
What it's Worth: ~ $50


What are YOU fashionable ladies finding these days??

Happy Styling! xo

~Britta

Look of the Week: Canadian Lumberjack

One of my favourite Vancouver bloggers, Tairalyn of Little Miss Mama, inspired me to go lumberjack-chic after she posted her too-cute take on the cozy winter look a few weeks ago. Unfortunately, I did not have a 'lumberjack-y coat, and so I froze my tail off taking this photos. The price we pay...

I found my plaid shirt while thrifting a while back (details to follow on Thrifty Thursday), and had declared I would buy it even if it didn't fit, just because the rose gold studs were so awesome! Thank god it fit. It's getting extra chilly out now, so thick socks are a must, as are my Olympic 2010 mittens; there's nothing wrong with a little patriotic spirit while staying warm. I forgot how early it's been getting dark these days, so by the time we got around to taking photos we were almost out of light! To my delight, all the local shops in Edgemont Village were still lit up, with many of them featuring sparkling Christmas window displays. All I needed was a peppermint hot chocolate to feel perfectly in the season!

Speaking of which, as I start to get into exam-mode (thus procrastination mode), I'll be pinning ideas to my Classy Christmas board on Pinterest. Follow me there, or wait here for me to unveil an inspiration post on some fashionable treats to get you in the festive mood!
















Shirt-Zara Woman(thrifted), Jeans-BE1 (via Winners), Hat-H&M, Watch-LOULOU, Purse-Oasap, Mittens-The Bay, Socks-Ardène, Boots-Jules&James (via Zellers)
Happy Styling! xo

~Britta

Look of the Week: Chanel-inspired Colours

Inspired by the likeness of Chanel, my outfit this week is based on the very classic palette of cream and black. I've encorporated the hot peplum trend into this outfit, but its black colour keeps it looking refined.

If you're a big fan of blazers, try swapping out your usual cotton one for one with a cotton/wool blend (like my thrifted BCBG blazer here) to keep you warmer as the temperature starts to really drop. Keep extra cozy by tossing on a thick knitted infinity scarf. Want to sweeten the look? Bows and cameos will do the trick! It's all in the accessories.

You'll notice I don't fight the whiteness; many people start panicking this time of year about losing their 'summer glow'. Try something new for a change: ignore the hype and make that porcelain complexion shine! It's better for your skin, too :)



















Shirt-H&M (thrifted), Skirt-Vero Moda (thrifted), Belt-Costa Blanca, Necklace-Richmond Night Market, Blazer-BCBG (thrifted), Umbrella-Little White House, Purse-Oasap, Heels- Le ChateauHappy Styling! xo

~Britta

Thrifty Thursday

Black and red: my favourite colours! Perfect for fall.


Here's a bit of a departure from the usual peplum design. The volumous second layer is only made of tulle here! What really caught my eye, though, was the beaded detailing on the waist. This is the sort of thing I look for when I'm thrifting: something that really stands out!





Store: Value Village
Brand: Twelve by Twelve Los Angeles
Section: Short Skirts
What I Paid: $12.99
What it's Worth: $35.00


I will always be a fan of lace; it's so delicate and romantic. Here, it makes a basic shirt just a tad fancier (great for those days you want to look fancy but feel comfortable).





Store: Value Village
Brand: Red Haute
Section: Shirts
What I Paid: $6.99
What it's Worth: ~ $70


Right on trend! Leather (or fake leather, really) is on everybody's wish list this season, and while you can go out and spend a fortune on getting in on the trend, you can find all kinds of leather (and fake leather) designs in thrift stores in HIGH abundance! So take a look and see what you can find ;)



Store: Salvation Army
Brand: Dynamite
Section: Skirts
What I Paid: $5.99
What it's Worth: ?

Happy Styling! xo

~Britta

Faces West: Coco Rocha in Vancouver!

This past Saturday I joined the Vancouver Fashion Week team covering Faces West, an annual model scouting event in Vancouver. It's the event's 20th anniversary this year, and Canadian supermodel Coco Rocha was there to commemorate it, since it has been 10 years since she was first signed at Faces West.

The event went on for the week up until Saturday, at which point awards were given to the most successful models in their auditions, as well as a special celebration for the 20th anniversary. Coco had a few words to share about her first experience at Faces West and with modeling; I was pleasently surprised how genuine and outgoing she was - even doing a little dance on stage!

 

We got a chance to meet up with Coco before the show, and she kindly took a photo with me to share with all of you! I've met my fair share of celebrities, and I have to say, she seems incredibly down to earth for someone who has had as much success as she has. Just a lovely person!




We met with a few more people after the show her interviews, including this group of girls - who all came from Saskatchewan together! For an industry that is known for its volatile environment, these girls seemed like they were family! I suppose it's easy to be drawn to people who have the same dreams of success. One particular quote I heard during the event resonated with me: "a dream without a plan is a fantasy". I think this is a very wise statement; if you want to make dreams a reality, you have to try over and over until you succeed. Just like every one of those girls there hoping to be the next Coco, they got this far on talent, but perserverance will be what gets them even further.



Learning all about Faces West from its president, Charles Stuart.



Interviewing Terry Morgan, founder of TCM Models.




With VFW team member Katrina Bollozos as we wrap up for the night!



Happy Styling! xo

~Britta