I was skeptical about this coatigan (coat + cardigan hybrid) when I bought it, so I am happy that this outfit came to pass. The piece itself is beautiful — so many neat details — which is why I couldn’t resist it; but, at the same time, it’s quite a bit quirkier than my current style. While it’s true that on weekends, I sometimes swing towards the boho end of the style spectrum, it usually happens when I wear dresses or skirts — almost never with pants. But why not? Somehow, the juxtaposition of the “frilly” topper and the jeggings/moto boots combo works. Maybe it’s all in the attitude?

By now, you guys know that I am addicted to coloured skinny jeans; I have a bazillion of them. They are *so* easy, though — and comfortable too. Currently, my favourite brands are AG, Pilcro, and Rag & Bone. I was thrilled to find this burgundy pair (along with an olive one!) at Goodwill. Nothing beats finding premium denim for under $10, especially when it comes in one of your fave colours. My skinny jean rainbow is one step closer to being complete.

You know what’s the best? Wearing a thick, soft sweater dress that feels like you’re wrapped in warm (but not too warm) puffy clouds. That’s what I wore last Friday, and it was a good consolation on a busy day when the office was too cold, and the diet Coke not strong enough. I adore this shade of blue, a close match to Pantone’s Fall 2016 colour, Riverside. (Was Club Monaco taking notes?) It just so happens that Riverside is one of the core colours I’ve settled upon for my wardrobe going forward. More on that next week.

As a total aside, the product name for this dress is “Edvard”, which is amusingly random. I always wonder who comes up with names like this, and where they find their inspiration. Is my dress an ode to Edvard Munch? Perhaps.

Who’s the worst?

This chica. For being wholly unable to resist buying yet *another* Club Monaco sweater dress.