How to Build Your Dream Wardrobe

Hey lovelies! Today we are going to cover some wardrobe basics. 

Have you always wanted to dress like your favourite influencer? It honestly is a lot simpler then you might think. 

The first step is to be confident in your own skin, your body and your individuality. This means that you have to keep in mind that it is not the clothes or the designer bags that make who you are, rather the overall confidence that you exude and the ability to wear whatever you feel good in.

When I was a teenager I had a really awkward phase and of course I experimented with black nail polish, foundation too light for my skin tone and over plucking my eyebrows. I was fascinated with fashion and beauty, but I had no idea where to begin; hence, the awkward teenage photos I have buried deep within my computer’s hard drive.

Here are my must have wardrobe staples and the go to pieces I continue to reach for when I do not have anything to wear. Hopefully, they will provide a helpful guide and a starting place for building your dream wardrobe.

1. Layering with Coats and Jackets - Every season I like to spice up my wardrobe with a few new jackets. I currently have way too many, but I just feel like they are the basis of my style. Adding a jacket on top of a cami, romper or dress adds so much character to an outfit. A jacket’s versatility enables you to pair them with multiple items to create multiple outfits. That is a win win in my book! Jackets and layer are great place to start. I say you can never have enough jackets, even if your closet disagrees! My go to staples when it comes to jackets would be a black blazer, a black leather jacket and a trench coat.

2. Structured Black Bag - As a handbag enthusiast, I’ve had my fair share of handbags and thought I’d share my thoughts and experiences. When I pick out a handbag, I always opt for black because it simply goes with everything. My first designer bag was my black Rebecca Minkoff Mini MAC with gold hardware and I chose it because of its versatility and practicality. Nowadays I’m a little more adventurous with colour, but I still see myself reaching for my black structured handbags the most. My ZAC Zac Posen Eartha Bag with gold hardware has gotten a ton of use because of its functionality and size. It's the kind of bag where I can throw everything in it and have it make my outfit super glamorous. I also get a ton of wear out of my Henri Bendal Uptown Mini Satchel for the same reasons. I like having both of them in my collection because although they are both similar in size and functionality, the differences are in hardware. The uptown satchel has silver hardware, which gives more of an edge to an outfit, whilst gold hardware is more luxurious. 

3. Comfy Booties and Comfy Flats - I feel like every girl needs a pair of cute booties for fall and winter and a pair of low-midi heels for summer. I live in booties in the colder months and my go to place to find them is at Zara. For the price and style you get, its my main stop. I've been living in laced up flats for the last two summers and I found and this treasure this summer. I say comfort is key, but I also want something stylish to go with my comfort. You can never go wrong with pairing an outfit with black booties or black flats. 

4. Skinny Jeans - We all need the perfect pair of jeans in our wardrobe. For me, I gravitate more towards black jeans during the winter and lighter denim in the spring and summer. 

5. White Blouse - This summer I have been living in white blouses and I've been sticking up from the summer sales! Everyone needs a go-to white or off-white blouse in their wardrobe. I pair them with skirts, blazers, jackets, everything. With the amount of jackets I have, I can make plenty of outfits with a pair of black denim, and a white blouse. 

6. Black Cami or Black Sweater - These are basics for layering under your coats and blazers. I live in black sweaters in the fall and winter, especially black turtlenecks. They are perfect for layering under a wool coat or on their own. I love black camps for the summer, paired with skirts and a denim jacket. 

7. Red Lipstick - If you do not have one already, stop and get one now. (Maybe after reading this post) For days where I feel like wearing all black (which is most of the time), I throw on a red lip and I look super chic and polished. For days you don't want to wear makeup, but I don't want to look hideous (HA!) I throw on a red lip to distract everyone from my no-makeup appearance. When I want a pop of colour to my outfit, I also throw on a red or bold coloured lip. 

These are basics you can reach for when you do not know what to wear or when you are in a hurry. They are staples because they are versatile pieces that will go with new pieces and new trends. With these basics in hand, the next step is to get inspired and look for items and trends that appeal to you. Everyone is different and everyone will gravitate to different cuts that flatter them and different details. When I buy something, I think about how it would go with other things in my wardrobe and if I will get the wear out of it.

Thanks for being on this journey with me and growing my style with me.

Thanks for reading!

Sincerely,

Summer Edit

Hey lovelies! Happy (officially) summer!

This season I'm super excited to rock the pastels of spring, monochromatic white outfits and bold pops of colour.

I'm always a sucker for scalloped detailing. I love how feminine and sophisticated it is as well as how it gives an outfit a subtle detail. I have definitely filled my summer wardrobe with tons of scalloped pieces!

I feel like the Gucci trend still has a lot of life in it as I feel like cool Gucci loafers are the perfect accent to a summer outfit.

Its not summer without breaking out a cool and relaxed stripped top, especially a pinstripe top. Pinstripe, in particularly in blue tone have especially been trending and I find that they are perfect paired with ripped denim and a statement bag.

I'm also seeing a ton of bows and tie detail, especially on sleeves and as belts for skirts. I'm actually loving how bows and ties add a subtle detail to a plain outfit. I have for sure been guilty of buying a ton of pieces with bows and ties. Sleeves with bow ties give interest to a basic top and looks well-though out without actually trying.

What are you edited to wear for summer? I'd love to know!

Thanks for stopping by!

Sincerely,

Velvet

Hello lovelies!

I'm currently obsessed with all things velvet. It is such a sophisticated fabric and its subtle texture can really elevate an outfit with little effort.

I'm loving velvet in the form of a blazers, handbags, booties, skirts and dresses. I'm loving velvet blazers like the one shown above. Jewelled-tone blazers are muted so you can get away with wearing it casually, but they can also bring life to a winter wardrobe. Velvet dresses are also a classic stop, they are fun and sophisticated yet effortless and easy.

Velvet was a huge trend for winter, but I'm not giving up on my velvet anytime soon.

What are you currently loving and can't get enough of? I'd love to know!

Thanks for reading!

Sincerely,

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Hey there lovelies! I hope you are all having a great Friday and start to the weekend!

Right now it is sort of that awkward phase when the holiday season is over, but most of us are in the midst of a cold winter.

Most years, I feel very uninspired around this time because once we pass christmas my mind starts getting ready for spring and light layers, but nope! Winter continues to linger on.

This time around, why not incorporate the colours of winter with the colours of spring and find a middle ground to keep us inspired and make life still super fun!

The baby blues of spring pairs amazingly with the burgundy tones of winter.

I'm super thankful for whole foods, which has supplied me with endless amounts of hydrangeas throughout the winter. Yes, it is freezing outside, but what is better than sipping hot chocolate by a fire with a view of hydrangeas? (quite possibly the best thing ever!)

I hope you have a great day! Thanks for reading!

Sincerely,

Spring Staples

Hello! I know its not officially spring, but its definitely starting to feel like it! Obviously, you should always dress appropriate for the weather, but here are some of my key pieces for spring!

Spring is that in between season, and like fall its actually one of my favourite seasons to dress for. I love bundling up for the winter, but I also like the sunshine and dressing light.

Spring means that we can get away with lighter tones as pastels are the way to go.

Influenced by the the soft pink hues and greenery of new blooms, this colour pallet can sometimes be tough to pair with. Blacks are much too harsh to pair with the delicate tones of spring, so my go-to colours are taupes, greys and whites. They are subtle and do not over power the delicate pastles.

My favourites are white jeans and taupe boots or booties. In Canada, its not warm enough to wear open toe shoes just yet.

I love skirts in general, but since the weather has gotten a little bit warmer for spring and we don't need to bulk up for warmth, I can finally wear the new skirt I've been saving since Christmas! A recent favourite is the new suede trend. Suede is great for non-rainy days, but a great way to incorporate it anyway is through a skirt or a jacket!

Vests are great transitional pieces, especially the sleeveless trench coat. I would pair these with a long sleeve shift dress or body con dress. Skirts also work as well as a long sleeve and jeans! they are such verstile staples.
 
They say "April showers bring May flowers," so an umbrella is a necessity for the spiring. A cute umbrella can help pull together an outfit. I have my eye out for a red or a clear umbrella. I love this one from Kate Spade.

Thanks for reading!

Sincerely,

Winter Favourites

Although winter is not entirely over, and it's still below zero in many places in the world. I'm luckily enough to finally buy tulips and transition out of winter. Here are some of my favourites for this past few months.

This season was all about the long structureless coats. I have a few from the season and I literally wore them everyday. They were my go-to pieces as they were not only warm, but they were also super stylish without even trying (who doesn't like to put in little effort, but get great results right?!). I really loved greys and beiges this season because they were different form black on black on black.

I was also obsessed with maroons and cranberries for the season. Theres someone about that colour that I love; probably the fact that you could wear it like a neutral colour. It's not bold like jewel tones, but not boring like you typical black and whites.

This was a season of black hats, sweater dresses, high necks, and booties. I've been obsessed with the  contemporary and modern look recently. As I get older, I'm more drawn to simpler pieces. Shapeless pieces are also much comfortable!

White Chocolate Mochas, penguin socks (cutesy christmas socks) and warm faux fur throws were a stable this season.

For beauty products: When I had the time to do my nails my go-to colour was either Red or a cranberry shade. I also discovered the Korres primer and can need live with out it. Unfortunalty, it is not at Sephora's in Canada, but possibly in a selection of Shopper Drug Marts!

Thanks for reading!

Sincerely,

It's Golden: Style Inspiration for Holiday Parties

Hello everyone! I hope all is well, today's style inspiration comes from gold holiday tones! Holiday season is right around the corner, meaning that we are all making plans for fun festive activities!

If you got invited to a holiday party, you've come to the right blog post. I have lots of clothes, but I am always finding that I have the most trouble finding the perfect outfit for events.

Special events are great places to play-up your style. I have always been a fan of dressing up basic pieces and black leather pants are always a go-to and a good start. Not only are they stylish, edgy and chic, they can be dress up or down.

When paired with basic neutral colours statement blazers are perfect for a bold look. It's the holiday season, and a great excuse to play with bright jewelled tones and sparkles.

Black and gold pairs amazingly with almost any colour. I usually go for reds, because red is such a holiday colour. This time, I opted for a navy blue. Blue, because it is different and unexpected, but also works.

I hope I inspired you to jump out of the box this holiday season!

Thanks for reading,