{Christmas Week} Playing Dress-Up

Dress- SheInside | leather jacket- Zara | heels c/o Forever 21 | clutch- Michael Kors | necklace- Zara | ring- Saint Laurent | bangles- J.Crew


I love a good conversation starter, so to kick off another theme week (yay, Christmas!), I thought it would be fun to feature this battle-scene dress as a holiday option.... because why wouldn't you sport violent scenes from antiquity on Christmas? My thoughts exactly. So should you find yourself at a holiday fete where you don't know anyone, a dress like this should help break the ice. And if that doesn't work, just ask people what their favourite herb is � it works every. single. time. xx

Photos by Andrew Tarver

{Style} Tiger Eye

Coat- Forever 21 | tiger sweater- Kenzo | plaid pants- Uniqlo | pumps- ShoeMint | pearl necklace- Zara | lips ring- Forever 21 | bangles- J.Crew | watch- Michael Kors


Photos by Brittney Le Blanc

{Details} AiF x FASHION Magazine

Dress- Loft 82 | tights- Hue | heels + pearl bracelet- Forever 21 



I was lucky enough to be included in FASHION Magazine's winter issue, sporting my take on holiday-wear with this flirty Loft 82 dress. To be honest, I would gladly take shimmering gold fabrics, patent heels and pretty pearls any day of the week, but during the holiday season they feel all the more alluring... Kind of like crushed velvet and eggnog, but I digress.

A BIG thank you to the magazine for including me (my mom is ecstaaaatic), and be sure to check out the issue in stores now! Page 216 � errr, what? Who said that? xx

Photos by Andrew Tarver

{Style} Lost in the Light

Leather jacket- 3.1 Phillip Lim | striped shirt- Saint James | jeans- H&M | booties- ShoeMint | crossbody bag- Michael Kors | necklace- Zara | ring- House of Harlow | bangles- J.Crew | watch- Michael Kors


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Photos by Jerry Aulenbauch

{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} Into The Woods

 
Sweater- Joe Fresh (my dream version)  | button up- Simons (borrowed from Mr. AiF) | jeans- H&M | booties c/o Massimo Dutti | plaid blanket- thrifted | sunnies- Cheap Monday c/o Surfdome | suede tote c/o Massimo Dutti | necklaces- Zara + Blush Shop | pearl cuff- Forever 21 | ring- vintage 

 

These photos were taken on Thanksgiving Monday, during a leisurely walk around Elk Island with my love. Hands down, this national park is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful places I've ever visited, and I'm pretty sure the mister was giddy the entire time � homeboy really likes the outdoors. Me, on the other hand... well, let's just say my time outdoors comes complete with Starbucks, Domino Magazine and full-on accessories. Hey, to each their own, right?

Happy Friday, lovelies! xx

Photos by Andrew Tarver 

{Style} In The Mix

Striped shirt- Saint James | floral pants- Forever 21 | denim jacket- H&M | bag- Phillip Lim x Target | pumps- ShoeMint | necklace- Ily Couture | pearl cuff- Forever 21 | leather gloves- vintage

Mixing prints is totally my jam, but my window for doing it right (aka, without the giant coat and snow boot situation) is ever closing... Now don't get me wrong, there's always opportunity to pair unlikely patterns, but when winter hits (and believe me, it hits hard here in Edmonton), you miss that effortless polish that lighter layers and pumps provide. If worn under boots, these floral pants wouldn't look half as cute (believe me, I tried), and you would totally lose the effect under my parka (shudder). So from now until the first snowfall (tomorrow?), I'm going to relish each and every opportunity to mix things up on the print front... Priorities, am I right?

Photos by Brittney Le Blanc

{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

{Style} The Plaid Patch

Plaid jacket- Zara | jeweled denim shirt- J.Crew | faux leather skirt c/o Forever 21 | polka dot tights- Hue | bag- Phillip Lim x Target | pearl bracelet- Forever 21 | rain boots- Michael Kors

In addition to exploring abandoned farms, the mister and I hit up an adorable pumpkin patch last weekend... There was a corn maze (my fave!), sweet treats and more pumpkins than I've ever seen together in one place � long story short, it was magnificent. Fall really is my favourite time of year, and taking the time to relish the season in any way possible has become a priority. It's so easy to get swept up in being busy and just let holidays � heck, even entire seasons � pass you by. So here's to all of us stopping to smell the pumpkin spice... Happy Friday! xx

Photos by Andrew Tarver