Kate Spade spring campaign

Loving the rockstar vibe and bright colours of Kate Spade's spring campaign. 

1. Siren Dress $448

2. Japanese Floral Print Drop Earrings $78

3. New Bond Street Florence $448

4. Alathea sunglasses $148

5. Thin Bow Belt $78

6. Baublebox Bib Necklace $278

rocking them red jeans

A trend that I'm seriously coveting are coloured jeans. Specifically, red skinny jeans. Coveting so much that my next cheque will be spent on a pair. Really, think about how versatile red jeans could be. You could pair them with a black top, a striped top, a print, or even a fuchsia top for some colour blocking. Meow.

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These are two options that I'm seriously considering....

Left:  Life in Progress skinny jeans $29.80 Forever 21/ Right: The Rock Star Jeggings $44.50 Old Navy

 I think I prefer the deeper red of the Old Navy pair. Of course, if I decide, you will be the first to know! 

My new Girl Crush

I don't know where I've been, but I've just recently become acquainted with Briony, from the blog A Girl, A Style, and I am seriously girl crushing hard on her! She's friggin adorable, lives an envious life of glamour and fashion, and she's clever! A transplant in the U.K., I will not only be taking fashion lessons from her, but gathering intel about life in the U.K. before I traverse there myself! 

Check out these adorable pictures of Miss B from The Glitter Guide...

"Whenever you have a spare day, act as though it’s your birthday. Eat cake for breakfast, dance around the room to your favourite songs, throw a frou frou tea party or movie night for your best friends, go to your favourite places… do whatever it is that makes you smile out loud." ~ Miss B

Jessica Alba casual

Jessica Alba can really do no wrong. Even casually dressed, she creates a wonderful silhouette, and accessorizes to the max. I used this picture of her as inspiration to create an outfit on Polyvore. 

Outfit details here. 

Can summer be here already so I can break out the tank tops and sandals?  

Weekend Look

Well, howdy! So yesterday was a long day and today was long too. I'm finally taking a long, relaxing breath after two hectic days. The interview went really well yesterday, and I'm 92.7% sure I'm going to be teaching in the U.K. in the fall (super exact percentiles of assurance, eh?). The weekend is upon us, and I can't wait to indulge in some downtime. 

Here's what I would consider to be a perfect weekend look. A sweater, jeans, flats, simple accessories, and a huge bag for all those flea market finds, and you're set for a carefree weekend. 

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Happy Monday!

Good morning, loves! I'm happy to share that there are only 56 days until Spring! To celebrate Spring's eventual arrival, I've made an adorable outfit that I wish I could wear today!!

{Created via my Polyvore account- Visit here for clothing information!}

Everything Engagement- BHLDN style

Leave it to BHLDN to create a charming, ethereal, glamorous and feminine guide to everything engagement. I've been in love with their site for awhile now, but just recently discovered these engagement party dresses. 

Here are my faves from the collection:

Love them all, but dress #2 is the one for me! Now, if only I was getting married...  Nah, I think I'd wear it to a fancy fete regardless of my marital status!

Colour Blocked Shoes

Colour blocking is a huge trend right now, but it can be kind of difficult and intimidating to pull off in your regular wardrobe. A fun and easy way to incorporate this trend into your everyday fashions is through your shoes! Take a look at some of these picks I snapped up from Polyvore. For more details click on my Polyvore link in the side bar, or click this picture! 

Colour Blocked Shoes by pinkazaleas featuring high heel sandals

Have a fabulously fashionable - and colourful - day!  

bel espirit

LOVING this cute ensemble from Anthropologie. 

The scent of fresh earth and flowers surrounds her senses; the gentle breeze tousles her hair as she sip lemonade out of a pink straw. Innocence manifested... all with a hint of je ne sais quoi. 

Ruche strikes again!

I love Ruche. I can always go to their website and sigh with desire. Every image is a true piece of art that is simply gorgeous and breathtaking.

Take, for instance, their Winter Lookbook for 2011, entitled Cherished, A Romantic Winter... 

Okay, and if these photos weren't enough to make you swoon, watch the behind-the-scenes- video. 

It's enough to make you want to cry! The romance they are able to convey in 2:09 is unreal. Better than Stephenie Meyer was ever able to convey in 4 books...  

Comfy, Cozy, Knit-ty

Yeahh I made up the word knit-ty. Despite the lack of snow, I find myself continually chilled to the bone. This warm, cozy knit scarf would keep me toasty and warm while I bide my time for spring. 

 Image via Patterson Maker

60's style-modernized!

I've been obsessed with catching up on all of the Mad Men episodes. Joan Harris is my ultimate favourite character. I don't know if it's her demeanour, her rocking bod, or her fashion sense that makes her so alluring to me, but I want to exude some of her confidence and fierce style. I made this modernized version of something she would wear on Polyvore. Curve hugging shift dress? Check. Scarf? Check. Pumps? Check and mate. 

Please excuse me while I go fix myself a martini. 

oh the weather outside is frightful....

... but you can still look delightful. The holiday season has passed, but that hasn't stopped the blustery wind and snow from coming our way. In fact, we had an unusually balmy Christmas and New Years. Our first major snowstorm on January 3rd in this neck of the woods is better than normal, so I'm not complaining (even after just spending an hour outside shovelling). I basically rolled out of bed with my fuzzy hair, glasses and comfy clothes and threw on mitts, a hat, boots and a coat. But because I live in town, I had to see many people whilst outside *and when I say many, I mean like a car every few seconds and people walking by me upclose. So, this got me thinking, how does one pull off a cute wintery warm look without a) looking like an abominable snowman, and b) freezing your a$$ off?

Fur or faux-fur always looks chic. This lady effortlessly masters layering to stay cozy. 

This quilted coat looks toasty, and her chunky knit scarf keeps her neck warm.  If she zipped up her coat, she would stay W-A-R-M! 

These coats utilize fur around the neck to stay warm as well, and negates the need for a scarf. Notice the belt to emphasize her waist? That's one of my favourite tricks to look chic and feminine while staying warm. 

I adore the colour scheme of these coats. She looks chic and warm! In my experience, unless there is a sheet of ice, there's no excuse to not wear a boot with a heel. It elongates your leg and also puts you a few inches above the snow! 

It's not hard to look cute and stay warm during the winter months. As long as you find the perfect coat (preferably belted) and pick cute accessories (hat, mittens/gloves, boots, and an array of scarves) you'll be WCW (winter-chic-warm). Yes, I just made up that acronym.

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