Category: style


Sep
2015

Another Favourite Outfit

categories: Favourite things, style
Dress, Joe Fresh; cardigan, J. Crew Factory; shoes, Stuart Weitzman; bag, Gucci (via consignment)
Dress, Joe Fresh; cardigan, J. Crew Factory; shoes, Stuart Weitzman; bag, Gucci (via consignment)

It’s been a hot minute since the last post where I crowed about a fave outfit, but I can’t help it: here we go again. Again, this one couldn’t be simpler – more basic? – but I felt wonderful in it. Stylish and comfortable.

black & grey
black & grey
non stormy dark neutrals
non stormy dark neutrals

It was perfect for a day when I didn’t really feel that great since I had to go into work on a Sunday, then rush home to catch up on chores before heading into a new week and a two-day business trip out of town. I don’t want that to come across as “woe is me” (I love my life, stress and all), and I gave you the TL;DR only to say: sometimes, in the middle of the maelstrom that is life, wearing an outfit that sparks joy is one of the small pleasures that give you that extra little boost to carry you through to the finish line. Am I blabbing? Sorry – I guess I got carried away by the outfit love.

bag love
bag love
dressed up PJ outfit
dressed up PJ outfit

One last thing: you may have noticed my new bag. It was a bit of an impulse buy (sigh) but I love it. Review to come tomorrow.


Sep
2015

Just Another Monday (Outfit)

categories: style
Top, RACHEL Rachel Roy (via consignment); pants, BR; cardigan, J. Crew Factory; shoes, Tod's; bag, Gucci (via consignment)
Top, RACHEL Rachel Roy (via consignment); pants, BR; cardigan, J. Crew Factory; shoes, Tod’s; bag, Gucci (via consignment)

I mean, yeah … that title kinda says it all. Happy “Ugh, Where Did The Weekend Go” Day!

What’s that? You want to talk about my outfit? Fine, I gueeeeess. I’ve worn this combo more times than I care to count, but if you substitute different pieces, it looks sort of new and sort of different each time – or so I tell myself. The shoes are new, and they make me very happy. Yellow is just such a happy colour. Oh, and the shoes make my feet happy too, so that’s nice of them.

monday blahs
monday blahs

Hey, look who decided to join the party:

photobombing since 2011
photobombing since 2011
walking on sunshine (yellow shoes)
walking on sunshine (yellow shoes)

Sep
2015

Another Way to Tunic

categories: style
Top, Etro (via consignment); skirt, BCBG; shoes, Zara; hat, Aritzia
Top, Etro (via consignment); skirt, BCBG; shoes, Zara; hat, Aritzia

Last weekend, I took advantage of what looked to be one of our last sunny days of summer to wear the silk Etro tunic I “rescued” from consignment earlier this season. The truth is that it’s not a super versatile garment, and I’m not entirely sure how to make it more so, given that what I assume to be its actual function (fancy beach cover-up) is useless to me, 99% of the time. Still, let it not be said that I don’t try. I did enjoy wearing it as a top, and I kind of wish that it was. (Although, I’m sad that half of the print can’t be seen when worn as such).

Here for comparison is how it looks “untucked”:

now it's a tunic
now it’s a tunic
now it's a top!
now it’s a top!

I’ve written about my compulsion to “rescue” closet “orphans” from consignment (and thrift) stores, and it has not abated. The problem arises when, as much as I may love them, they don’t really fit my style or wardrobe needs. This tunic is a case in point. It’s not so much that it doesn’t spark joy; I just don’t get to wear it enough to justify keeping it in my closet … if the goal is to have a purely functional wardrobe, rather than a “collection”. Since you guys are also familiar with my collecting tendencies, I’m sure you can appreciate my struggle here.

the view from the back
the view from the back