I'm Singin' The Blues

 

American Apparel dress/Aldo arm cuff/Zara clutch/le Chateau pumps

It's nice to rediscover old pieces you may have forgotten about or thought you didn't like anymore. Take this American Appareal number picked up at their famous warehouse sale a while ago. I had forgotten how much I enjoyed the rich colour and drapey skirt! Sometimes all it really takes is leaving something untouched in the ol' closet for a while to re-appreciate it.
                                                        

Always Maintain a Kind Summer...

...even in the dead of winter.

Photos by Kyler Kelly

Zara sweater/Aldo shoes/H&M pants

                                                                

I Just Can't Let Go Of Summer

Photos by Kyler Kelly

                 

The change from summer into autumn is always a shock to the system. I find that I start sleeping a lot longer on the weekends and a 20-degree day going into fall is somehow jacket weather while a 20-degree day going from winter into spring is shorts and T-shirt weather!

Although we may be starting to put away the sandals and bikinis, some of our most-loved summer pieces can for sure transition into fall looks. My favourite yellow floral skirt for example, can easily be introduced in fall, even using the same mixed-print concept as my summer look from Summer Days Are Drifting Away.

Instead of a short-sleeved crop top, I pulled out a 3/4-sleeve favourite and paired the look with a neat up-do, nude pumps and leather gloves. Longer lengths and accessories are key in this transitional period, as well as of course layering and light jackets (more on that later!)

For now, this is my way of hanging onto those golden days of summer...
                                                               

Montreal Fashion Week: Day 4

Hi Frockers! Hope you had a great week. As you know, Jackie and I spent the week hopping from show to show at Montreal Fashion Week. Here is a quick recap of our last day of fashion week where we attended two shows, Eve Gravel and Travis Taddeo.

The first show, Eve Gravel, featured a lot of fun, vibrant pieces, which seemed like a perfect combination of H&M, Forever 21 and Topshop. The general aesthetic of the show felt very young and made me wonder if perhaps Gravel was intentionally trying to target a younger market with this collection.

Next was the Travis Taddeo show which caught Jackie and I a little off-guard as the show chose a more installation style of presenting fashion instead of the classic runway experience. This designer showcased a lot of basic, solid-coloured separates and really embraced the baseball cap trend with almost every model sporting this headgear. It was definitely an interesting experience to stare at the live models.

All in all, it's been a great week of memorable fashion moments! 

                                                                           

Out in stripes

A night on the town in ol' White Rock, British Columbia, is not exactly the same as a night out in say, New York. But that didn't stop me from dressing to the nines in sky-high nude pumps and a body-hugging striped crop top and skirt combo. I really love the interest added by mixing both horizontal and vertical stripes. Playing with the size, shape and direction of the stripes are a fantastic way to elevate a classic look to a new level.

I finished the outfit with some hot pink lips and falsies, and I was ready to party til 9PM!

Forever 21 dress
Thrifted purse
Aldo pumps