{Style} Tweed By Example

 
Sweater and blazer c/o Lulus.com | jeans- Gap | heels- Ralph Lauren | bag- Phillip Lim x Target | necklace- Lulu Frost x J.Crew | ring- Saint Laurent 


Photos by Brittney Le Blanc

{Style} Leopard Coat Love

Faux leopard coat- Zara (similar)  | sweatshirt- Helmut Helmut Lang | leather leggings- Wilfred (similar on sale) | booties- ShoeMint | bag- Rebecca Minkoff | beanie- Zara | necklace c/o T&J Designs | bracelets- J.Crew | rings- Ardene | watch- Michael Kors




I picked up this coat from Zara on Saturday, and since then, I've worn it every single day � now I don't want to jinx anything here, but I think this may be love. Not the kind of love that wavers over time or lessens when people try to knock it down (like, say, when one of your BFFs refers to your new love as a bath robe � chump). 'Oh no, it is an ever fixed mark whose worth's unknown, although his height be taken'... Man, that Shakespeare new a thing or two about girls and their coats, let me tell you.

Happy Monday, friends � here's to a fab week! xx

Photos by Sandy Joe Karpetz

{Homemade Holiday} Rosette Ring DIY

In the spirit of last week's animal ring holder, I thought I would put together an simple gift idea to accompany it � et voila! The rosette ring was born. It's the perfect little add-on to give a girlfriend or pop into a stocking, and it even functions as a last-minute gift if you're in a pinch (oh who am I kidding, when you're in a pinch). So if you want to make a rosette ring of your own, here's what you'll need:

Supplies:

 - Adjustable rings (available at any craft or jewelry supply store)

 - Rosette cabochons (mine are vintage, but there are lots to choose from on Etsy!)

 - Jewelry glue

Glue your cabochons to the base of the ring, pressing down firmly to adhere. After about an hour of dry time, you've got yourself a simple, yet oh-so cute gift to brighten up someone's holiday season... It's as easy as that!   Box up your rings with a pretty gift tag to add some oomph, then just stand back and humbly admire your gift-making prowess � you've earned it. xx

{Style} BRKLN

Moto jacket- Gap | tshirt- Rag & Bone | trousers c/o French Connection | pumps- ShoeMint | bag- 3.1 Phillip Lim | beanie- Aritzia | necklace- J.Crew | ring- CC Skye | bangles- J.Crew | watch- Michael Kors



Happy weekending! xx

Photos by Brittney Le Blanc

{Homemade Holiday} Animal Ring Holder DIY

The holidays have a remarkable way of sneaking up on me each year, and all those lofty goals of baking, crafting and general merry-making often go unactualized. That's why I thought it would be fun (and mutually beneficial for readers like me!) to launch a homemade holiday series consisting of a DIY gift idea each week to get your yule-tide juices flowing (so to speak). First up? The Animal ring holder.


I love giving loved ones jewelry, but it never dawned on me before that a playful jewelry holder could be just the ticket to up the ante when gifting baubles. So off to the dollar store I went to pick up some plastic animals to make this simple, yet impactful gift idea.

Simply spray paint your animal any colour you wish, and adhere it to a pretty plate (mine came from Home Sense) using powerful glue... It's as easy as that! Top things off with a pretty ring or some sparkly earrings, and your friends are sure to love you all the more this holiday season!
I hope you enjoyed this new DIY series � stay tuned for more fun projects in the weeks to come! xx

{Wardrobe Wednesday} Lips Rings

This Wardrobe Wednesday features a save or splurge component which doesn't quite apply to me because � let's face it � I had to go be all greedy and buy both. To be fair, I ordered the CC Skye version online before I knew Forever 21 carried a fun, Lulu Frost-inspired version for a fraction of the price. Woe is me. Regardless, I felt the need to have both. Because really, after shelling out over 100 big ones for a trend item, what's five more.

The verdict? Despite the aforementioned trend (read: fleeting) nature of the design, I actually much prefer the CC Skye version. It's smaller, more streamlined and far more flattering to wear, translating to 20x more use than it's inexpensive counterpart... So on a cost-per-wear basis, the CC Skye version is actually a way better deal, right? Oh come on, humour me.

In other news, congrats to Kirsten Butler for winning a copy of Alexa Chung's new book, "It" � Enjoy, girl! 

{Style} Wavy In Wang

Sweatshirt- LA Notte | leather jacket- Rebecca Minkoff (similar) | boyfriend jeans- Gap | bag- 3.1 Phillip Lim | studded pumps- ShoeMint | necklace- Barefoot Contessa | eye ring- House of Harlow (loving this and this) | bangles- J.Crew | watch- Michael Kors

Sweatshirts have quickly become my go-to for fall, yet despite my ever-growing collection, I just can't get enough... It's a sickness, I tell ya. And speaking of sickness, I'm feeling particularly healthy this week after loading up on supplements and an immunity pack... Now let's just hope that the snow (yes, we have snow now) and lack of sleep don't do me in. xx

Photos by Kastles

{Style} Casual Friday

Varsity jacket- Forever 21 (my dream version) | Tshirt- Rag & Bone (want it in black next) | jeans- H&M | booties- ShoeMint (old; similar style here) | bag- 3.1 Phillip Lim | jeweled beanie- H&M | necklace c/o T&J Designs | ring- Forever 21 | bracelet- J.Crew | watch- Michael Kors 

 

Hello friends, and welcome to a new and improved Adventures in Fashion! I hope you guys like the new look, and that you'll join me in the first of many new developments to come around here. I'm more dedicated than ever to growing and nurturing this blog, and am so grateful to each and every one of you for joining me along this crazy journey... You can look forward to several upgrades in the weeks to come (like my new and improved about page and navigation bar!) and I hope to bring you lots of fresh collaborations, projects, and of course, outfit inspiration from here on out.

Join me back here on Monday for the start of a new theme week, and have a fabulous weekend! xx

Photos by Andrew Tarver 

{DIY} Easy Statement Earrings

I was craving an easy DIY this weekend, so I decided to whip out my trusty Shrinky Dinks and try my hand at a simple, lucite-inspired statement earring. I have a hard time wearing larger earrings because I find them too heavy and taxing on my lobes, so this fun, lightweight solution really appealed to me. Read on for instructions!

 

 Supplies: 

• Shrinky Dinks (available at any craft store)
• Scissors
• Holepunch
• Paper + pen
• Jewelry glue
• Decorative gems
• Jump rings + earring hooks 

 Instructions:

1. Trace your shape onto a Shrinky Dinks sheet, making it three times larger than your desired end result.
2. Cut out the shape, taking care to even out the edges.
3. Punch a small hole into the top of your shape, then bake the shapes according to the instructions on the Shrinky Dinks package.
4. Once cooled, start gluing decorative gems and pearls onto the surface of the earrings.
5. Secure the earring hooks to the base with a jump ring.
6. Give yourself a pat on the back � you're done!

{Style} Flower Power

Rosette sweater- Pink Martini | leather skirt- Alice + Olivia | pumps- Lauren Ralph Lauren (similar) | crossbody bag- Michael Kors | pearl necklace- Zara | rings- Saint Laurent + Mimi & Marge | bangles c/o Forever 21 | watch- Michael Kors 

Thanks for stopping by friends � happy Monday!

Photos by Andrew Tarver 

{Style} Double Denim

Jeweled denim shirt- J.Crew | jeans- H&M | clutch- 3.1 Phillip Lim | pumps- Lauren Ralph Lauren (cute embossed version) | pearl necklace- Zara | bangles c/o Forever 21 | watch- Michael Kors




Denim-on-denim has quickly become my fall go-to, with neutral accents and statement baubles in heavy rotation. Sometimes it's the simplest of styling that's the most effective, and I for one plan on revisiting this combination until parkas and snow boots take over (ick). Until then, bring on the double denim! xx

Photos by Brittney Le Blanc