Outfit | Subtle Pops
I love taking pictures in unexpected areas. It reminds me that we’re surrounded by beauty everywhere if we just take a second to appreciate it. Take this loading dock for example; the royal blue doors and skids are a striking contrast against the white of the building. And just as in the outfit, my ivory Acne skirt subtly pops next to the bright whites and blacks of the whole look.
Topshop hat | Giorgio Armani sunglasses | Rag & Bone Carey tshirt | Acne ivory Dance skirt | Helmut Lang black leather perforated Benday oxfords | Mackage white Novaki cross body
Photography by Diana Aldea
Outfit | Casual in the City
Casual in distressed denim shorts, chunky flats and a crisp white button down shirt by PLAY.
Giorgio Armani sunglasses | Comme des Garçons PLAY white dress shirt | Free People denim shorts | Alexander Wang Jade sandals | 3.1 Phillip Lim small Ryder Bag in white cracked leather
Photography by Melanie Rees
Mackage X Frends P.2
Black clothes, white accessories and royal blue heels and my day is set!
Giorgio Armani sunglasses | Mackage Novaki small white cross body bag and Mary A leather jacket | Frends Taylor gold headphones | Aritzia Darnell Blouse | Rag & Bone Blackout zippered jeans | Alexander Wang Antonia royal blue sandals
Photography by Melanie Rees
3.1 Phillip Lim Small Ryder Bag in White Cracked Leather
Love this bag for the unique shape and beautiful cracked leather.
Photography by NSM
Weekend Casual
A bike ride to Lake Ontario. A picnic. A hike. Relaxed clothes. That's Sunday.
Aritzia hat and tshirt | Gap oversized cardigan | Free People denim shorts | Nike Free Run sneakers | Giorgio Armani sunglasses
Photography by Geoff Martin
Aritzia Sonore Dress | Casual vs. Elegant
Same dress. Same location. Different accessories. Different vibe.
Aritzia Sonore dress | Alexander Wang Annette sandals | Louis Vuitton vintage petit monogram bucket bag | Giorgio Armani sunglasses | H&M straw hat
Aritzia Sonore dress & Dominick blazer | Alexander Wang royal blue Antonia sandals & Trifold bag | Giorgio Armani sunglasses | Nixon black and gold Kensington watch
Photography by Melanie Rees
Styling | Aritzia Sonore Dress
When summer rolls around I always find myself gravitating towards breezy white fabrics. The Aritizia Sonore dress curbs my need for flowy clothing and I really love the versatility that it has. I've styled it here two different ways with some of my favorite accessories.
CASUAL STYLE | I've paired the dress with my all time favourite Alexander Wang Annette sandals, my vintage Louis Vuitton Petit Monogram Bucket Bag and an H&M straw hat from this season. The look remains minimal and chic considering the beautiful detail of this pretty white dress and the texture of the hat.
EVENING OUT | For an evening out on the town, I've styled the white Aritzia dress with a beautiful creme coloured tailored blazer (also Aritzia), my Alexander Wang Trifold Bag in patent leather and my royal blue Alexander Wang Antonia sandal. The look here is soft yet makes a statement with the pop of colour from the shoe which is a bit unexpected. If the weather is too warm, just ditch the blazer. The accessories are elegant enough to hold the hold outfit together!
Photography by NSM
Shopping Tips for The Wise
Alexander Wang shoes: Inga, Antonia and Adina sandals. Photography by NSM.
The summer weather has finally arrived in Toronto which means these beautiful Alexander Wang shoes are finally in high rotation. I had bought the black pairs back in November during an amazing Shopbop sale. The Royal blue Antonia shoes were purchased while there were mountains amongst mountains of snow all over our city.
With all of the sales right now at SSENSE, Shopbop and Net-a-Porter, I feel it's appropriate to share my shopping tips with you to help you shop smart. Enjoy!
TOP 5 SHOPPING TIPS
- Buy what you love. Whether it's $2 or $200, only add it to your closet if you 'can't live without it' because chances are you'll love it for years to come.
- Know when to splurge and when to save. You'll never see a new LV Speedy on sale, but you can pick up this seasons Isabel Marant denim shorts on discount if you wait.
- Classic. Black bottoms (jeans, trouser, pencil skirt), white button down shirts, black pumps, an investment handbag - these are pieces every girl should own and relate to any age. They are timeless and versatile pieces.
- Plan Ahead. As per my above story, don't shy away from buying sandals in the winter especially if they're your idea of the perfect pair.
- Return. Return policies are an online shopper's BFF. Bricks and mortar shopping: If you're not sure, take it home and try it on. Just ask about their policy first.