Elevating Basics with Givenchy
When getting dressed in a rush or if you just don’t know what to wear – keep in mind that an amazing shoe will always elevate a basic outfit. It’s all about the accessories.
Givenchy Nude Suede Shark Lock Sandal | Rag & Bone distressed skinny jeans | Madewell chambray western shirt | Aritzia Ball Cap | Chanel glasses | Alexander Wang black Rocco bag with rosegold hardware
Painted Jeans
I’ve been crazy about these Zara jeans for months now and the wait finally paid off. I was able to score them on sale recently. I kept my outfit simple here and let the jeans and shoes be the focus. And of course one can never go wrong with an Alexander Wang heel.
Aritzia blazer and thsirt | Zara painted spots distressed denim | Alexander Wang Antonia sandal in royal blue and white croc Prisma tote
What to wear on a road trip
Road tripping in a lace skirt and some basics.
Aritzia ball cap and tank | Zara lace skirt | Alexander Wang Bronze Rockie | Birkenstock patent leather Florida sandal | Giorgio Armani sunglasses | Nixon Watch
Photo by Geoff Martin
Denim on Denim and Alexander Wang
Denim on denim with some bold accessories for today.
Club Monaco chambray tshirt | 3.1 Phillip Lim white crackled leather Ryder bag | Alexander Wang Antonia sandals | Rag & Bone skinny jeans
Outfit | The Wall
In search for wall art at dusk.
Photography by the lovely @thatsotee
Mackage Mary A leather jacket | 3.1 Phillip Lim shirt and Page loafters | Acne Studios Dance skirt | Celine Trio Bag
Cycle Style
A mini holiday at the cottage. A flowy top and leather shorts. A bicycle ride to a small town.
Aritzia ballcap | Free People cotton top | Mackage leather shorts | Alexander Wang Annette sandals | Nixon watch | Elizabeth & James sterling silver ring
Photography by Geoff Martin
Essential Summer Shoe Guide
Even before the warm weather is among us I’m dreaming of open toe shoes all winter long. No kidding! Some of my favorite sandals where bought in the dead of winter and I had to wait months before I could wear them!
Here is my guide to every girl’s essential summer shoes. My points are illustrated using my own personal collection. What are your summer footwear must haves?
The Flat Ankle Strap
Versatile, comfortable and slimming on the leg as it highlights the ankle with a feminine touch. The brown sandal here is classic and can be dressed up or dressed down well. The deep lapis coloured sandal is more athletic inspired with the deep-ridged sole and croc embossed leather making it more limited to casual wear.
Top to bottom | Alexander Wang Jade sandal and AW Annette Sandal
The Banded Slide
I’ve loved slides for as long as I can remember. Here I have 2 types – the more feminine 2 banded slide and the Birkenstock (aka. “ugly sandal”) that sparked so much convo on Instagram. This one is comfortable (though my first couple of wears were anything but, they are now) and have been around forever and will probably come in and out of fashion more times than we’ll ever understand. Comfort is ruling the fashion world after all. I went for the black patent leather for a more “polished” look and the white for a stark contrast.
Top to bottom | Joe Fresh Two Banded Sandal | Birkenstock Florida 3 Banded Sandal
The Ankle Strap Heel
To all of the girls out there who are reading this: Please do yourselves a favour and only wear heels as high as you can walk in! My limit is 3.5” inches. Anything higher and I walk funny, my feet hurt and then I never end up wearing the shoe again. Bad investment. These black multi strapped sandals are 2.5” and are absolute genius. They add visual interest to a complete outfit and make even the most basic pieces fashion forward. Even this blue 3.5” heel does the same. Remember a well-made heel is timeless, elegant and can be dressed up or down. You’ll also feel like a rock star!
Top to bottom | Alexander Wang Adina Banded Sandal and AW Antonia Sandal
TIP | Keep those feet moisturized and your pedicures nice and clean if you’re going to be wearing sandals this summer! You can’t fool anyone with flaky feet!
The White Tshirt | Day 4 with Zara
I threw this Zara graphic tank underneath my white crop top for the 4th day of the style challenge. I like subtleness of the graphic pop on top and how well it works with the distressed patchwork denim.
Aritzia McNeil white tshirt | Zara graphic tank & jeans | Alexander Wang Jade sandal | Salvatore Ferragamo glasses | Topshop hat
Photography by Geoff Martin