How to Dress for Fashion Week + VFW Recap

 

There are two things that I look forward to every year and that is summer and fashion week.  Attending the shows and seeing the collections live on the runway is always so much fun...plus it's always great to get inspired by the outfits of the attendees and models on the runway.  If your looking to step up your street style game for your next fashion week attendance, click through to read a few tips as well as my recap on a few of my favorites from Vancouver Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2016.

How to Create a Jumpsuit + Style it for Fall

Even though summer is over, one can still wear a jumpsuit in the fall too! Surprisingly, I don't actually own a jumpsuit (or some may call it a playsuit).  The reason why I don't own one is that I couldn't find one that I loved and that fit me well and so I decided to create my own. The thing that I love about creating your own jumpsuit is that you can re-wear the top and bottom separately with different clothes creating more outfits/looks!  So if you want to find out a few tips on how you can create a jumpsuit and style it for fall click through to find out.

How to Plan Your Outfits for Any Occasion

 

I was initially planning to do a Part II Date Night look for this outfit based on my previous post here, but then I started thinking that we all have moments of "I have nothing to wear" or moments where we are lacking creativity when we are putting outfits together (I must admit I am guilty of both sometimes).  And I think getting dressed should be fun whether your going out with girlfriends, hanging out with family or going on a date with your loved one! So click through to find out how to plan your outfits for any occasion.  

How to Layer for Fall + Look Chic in Minutes

I have still managed to find ways to wear my summer clothes into fall as also seen in some of my previous posts here and here.  And given the fact that summer only lasts a couple months here and the weird weather we have been having lately (crazy windstorm one day, sunny the next day). I will find any way that I can to hold onto summer (call me summer craz-ey but I love it!) while still looking like I am dressed for the fall season.  In fact, this dress is another perfect example of something that can be worn in the spring/summer or fall even winter given the right colors/items that it is styled with.  Click through to find out how you can achieve a look like this, master fall layering and look chic in a couple minutes.

How to Wear Summer Clothes Into Fall

 I can't believe it is fall already and summer is over already!  It just flew by!  When it comes to seasons, I am definitely a summer girl and nothing to me is more depressing then cold weather, long dark days and the thought of hiding all of my summer clothes back into the closet!  Well, just because summer has come to an end that doesn't mean that you have to put all of your summer clothes away just yet!  With that said, click the read more for a few tips on how to maximize your summer clothes for a little longer for that weird summer to fall transition period.

What to Wear for Date Night

Whether you have a first date or dinner and a movie planned with your significant other, dressing for that occasion should be easy and effortless.  Click the read more for a few tips on what to wear for a summer date night.

3 tips on How to Look Effortless

 Have you ever looked at someone and said to yourself, they look very effortless and cool; like they just rolled out of bed and out the door.  Do you want to achieve the same thing?  Well it can be done, click the read more for three easy tips on how to look effortless and cool.

What to Wear instead of Sweatpants

I know we all get lazy sometimes and resort to wearing sweatpants, leggings or lululemon pants on a regular basis because they are easy and you can just throw them on.  Well, what if you could wear pants that are just as comfy and make you look stylish at the same time?  The alternative: loose fitting trousers! They are just as comfy as sweatpants and can be dressed up or down.  Click the read more for a few ways on how to style the high waist trousers for a casual look or for the office.

How to Wear Shorts

 

One thing that I loved about shorts is that just like jeans and they are very versatile - they can be dressed up or down and worn to the beach.  But they can be tricky to pull off.  Click the read more to find out some tips on how to wear shorts during the summer.

How to Look Professional & Chic for the Office in the Summer

It can be difficult to dress for the office on hot summer days. Click the read more as I've got a few tips for you on how to look chic and stylish yet professional for the office. 

How to Style a Shirtdress

 It's has been pretty busy for me the last few weeks and having a dress that I can go to that I can throw on and is functional yet chic is perfect!  It is also a new summer favorite that can be dressed up with heels and jewelry or casual with flats and a tote. Click the read more to find out different ways that you can wear this dress in the summer.

How to Add Interest to Your Outfit

 

 Hey friends, I hope you are having a great week and that you are enjoying your summer so far! This is one of my favorite dresses right now and I've been wearing it on repeat non-stop lately! The light fabric and fun cut out open back is also perfect for the hot heat wave that we have been having right now in Vancouver.

 

Transitioning my wardrobe to minimalist has been great and so easy to dress; I am finding different ways to add interest and textures to my outfits so that they look unique, interesting but still classic.  Click the read more to find out some tips on how to add interest to your outfit. 

Three Must Haves for Summer Heat Waves

Happy Monday! I hope you had a great weekend in the sunshine friends!

We have been having a huge heat wave here in Vancouver and it can be difficult to find clothing to wear to stay cool in this heat. Click the read more to find out tips/items you should wear during heat waves.

How to Dress Down your Outfit with Converse

 

These converse sneakers are one of my summer favorites right now...and I love how they dress down this dress for a daytime look.  Click the read more to find out more about this outfit.

SL x Nobis&Grey

Happy Monday, friends! Recently a few bloggers and I teamed up with a local jewelry company, Nobis & Grey for a collaboration for their Summer collection. 

 

I am a huge supporter for local businesses and what I love even more is that their pieces are so fun, affordable and stylish!  From bright statement necklaces to simple roman numeral bracelets...their jewelry definitely matches my personality and style! 

 

Click the read more to find out more about Nobis & Grey and how I styled this outfit.

 

Minimalist Chic

My style has evolved and changed over the years and I am finding that lately (especially for summer) that I am more drawn to minimalistic outfits.  Although prints and bright colors are fun, I am loving the whole "less is more".

By going minimalistic, your getting more use out of your wardrobe and look effortless and chic in a second!  Another reason why you should go minimalistic: it is so easy to put an outfit together! 

Click the read more to find out a few tips on how to make your outfit/wardrobe minimalistic.

How to Find the Right Jeans for You

I a huge fan of denim (if you haven't noticed already by my previous posts) but in particular distressed denim.  Like most people, I am all about comfort and nothing to me is more comfortable than wearing jeans.

Shopping for jeans can be difficult (I know, we all have some sort of issue) but finding the right pair of jeans that fit you right and that you feel comfortable can go a LONG way. 

Click the read more to find out on how to find the right jeans for you.

How to Wear a Crop Top

Trends come and go and for a little while now crop tops have been a huge hit!  A great way to style a crop top is with a midi or a pencil skirt.  I choose to do a night look with this crop top
but it can easily be worn during the day too.  To see how I styled this look for day click the read more to find out!

Daytime Chic

Finding different ways to reuse and maximize your wardrobe can be a challenge but having those basic items in your closet that can simply be dressed up or down can be super beneficial.  Take a look at my post here to see how I dressed up this look for night.

My Eye Style with Clearly Contacts

The vast majority of people that see me or know me don't know that I wear glasses because I usually wear contacts out and about and my glasses at home.  Well that is all about to change as I think I have worn the contacts too much/for too long which has made my eyes really dry.  My vision isn't the best nor is it too bad but I just can't see far away.  In any event, I was overdue for a new pair of glasses and I wanted to find something that was simple, classy & elegant but a touch different then the regular glasses.