NYE

With NYE just around the corner, I have been scouring the online shops in search of a great dress for the occasion.  Instead of actually looking at something that might be remotely attainable, I find myself daydreaming over the Balmain Resort 2013 collection that I wrote about here and here.  

I could be ecstatic (duh) with any of these outfits as my NYE getup! 

All photos taken from luisaviaroma.com

New in:

Well soon to be new in, I should say.  I was lucky enough to scoop up the last pair of these amazing earrings I have been coveting from the Balmain Resort 2013 collection.  I pre-ordered them from Luisaviaroma.com, a site that has proven to be reliable and fair priced, especially with European brands. (Tip: You'll find Isabel Marant online for significantly less than what you would pay for in-store in Toronto).  While the price was still a bit steep, they are Balmain after all, and I have been looking for a new pair of silver hoops for a long time.  I think these will do just fine!

It will be a glorious day once these arrive at my doorstep!

Sweater Weather

Well, tis almost the season! Winter is upon us!

So, expensive doesn't always mean nicest! I bought this sweater from Forever 21 found here for a whopping $27.80.  It really reminds me of Jonathan Saunder's waffle sweaters but for a fraction of the price!

Worn here with my Tod's patent leather green loafers... I thought they were black when I purchased them... Apparently not but I still like them.

My attempt at doing my own nails didn't yield the most amazing result, but I was quite proud of myself nonetheless!

Nails done with Chanel in Graphite and American Apparel in Lipstick

Wearing:

Forever 21 Sweater & Earrings

Zara Jeans

Tod's Patent Leather Loafers

Get The Look For Less: Stella McCartney Vs Forever21

STELLA MCCARTNEY VS FOREVER 21

TOP LEFT FOREVER 21 SWEATER HERE AND HERE

TOP RIGHT FOREVER 21 SWEATER HERE

BOTTOM LEFT STELLA MCCARTNEY SWEATER HERE

BOTTOM RIGHT STELLA MCCARTNEY SWEATER HERE 

Pretending It's Warm Out

Probably well overdue to get my highlights done... laziness.. sheer laziness and the fact that I try a different hair salon every time and finding a new one is just so much effort. 

What I wore to work one day last week:

Wearing:

Zara Black T-shirt (Perfect t-shirt)

Gap Belt 

H&M shirt and black jeans 

Acne Pistol Boots

Prada Bag 

Thanks to Trevor for the pics (with my iPhone when I forgot to put the memory card in my camera.. fake blonde moment)! 

Get The Look For Less: Miu Miu Vs. Forever21

MIU MIU VS FOREVER 21 

FOREVER 21 SKIRT HERE

MIU MIU SKIRT HERE

(LEFT) FOREVER 21 SWEATER HERE

(RIGHT) FOREVER 21 SWEATER HERE

(LEFT) MIU MIU SWEATER HERE

(RIGHT) MIU MIU SWEATER HERE

(LEFT) FOREVER 21 SHOES HERE

(RIGHT) FOREVER 21 SHOES HERE

(LEFT) MIU MIU SHOES HERE

(RIGHT) MIU MIU SHOES HERE

FOREVER 21 DRESS HERE

MIU MIU DRESS HERE

(TOP LEFT) FOREVER 21 PUMPS HERE

(TOP RIGHT) FOREVER 21 PUMPS HERE

(BOTTOM LEFT) MIU MIU SHOES HERE

(BOTTM RIGHT) MIU MIU SHOES HERE

I really love the girly aesthetic for which MIU MIU is so famous!  Since MIU MIU doesn't come cheap, here are some inexpensive options that will still give you that feminine look and feel.  I barely  scraped the surface with this post, so check out www.forever21.com for more MIU MIU inspired options! Happy Shopping!

Get The Look For Less: Tod's Vs. Zara

TOD'S VS ZARA

TOD'S LOAFERS FOUND HERE

ZARA LOAFERS FOUND HERE

New in:

Dolce & Gabbana Peep Toe Mesh Booties

Also still available here if you are a 41.5 :/

So excited to wear these babies in Miami in a couple weeks!

Purchased from yoox.com for a steal! 

How To Wear: Neon

Photo found here on http://carolinesmode.com/ - Sweater by Acne sold out but found here

My way:

Neon can definitely be a little bit intimidating, so if you don't think you can rock it like Anna Dello Russo or Mira Duma, fear not.  It can still be worn in a simpler way that anyone can pull off.  This angora sweater I purchased from H&M for about $70.00 which is pretty fair if you don't want to spend a lot of money on something that can be considered more of a trendy piece!

You can't really see it in the photo but I was wearing these earrings:

Wearing:

H&M neon angora sweater & neon earrings 

Zara Jeans

Black knee high boots from China

The HI-LOW Holiday Party Options!

The holiday season can be a real money drainer! Even with all the sales going on, it seems like there is so much temptation to spend money on yourself in addition to shopping for gifts for others! There are also holiday parties to consider! Work parties or parties your friends are throwing will leave you panicking for something to wear.  Consider both of these options that would look super cute with a flippy, leather skirt, opaque panty hose and black booties.  

Forever 21 sweater found here for a more budget friendly option

Burberry Brit sweater found here 

The Countdown

The countdown to Winter is on! But that didn't stop it from being super mild out the last few days! Yahoo! I will take as many days like this as I can get!  These photos were actually taken a few weeks ago during another warm spell! Love my plaid scarf I bought about a month ago at H&M - It's the perfect addition to an all black outfit. Love it! 

Wearing:

Mackage Leather Jacket

American Apparel black t-shirt

Zara black jeans

Mango booties

H&M Scarf

Hermes & Dodo Bracelets 

David Yurman Necklace 

Chanel 'Vertigo' nail polish 

Au revoir to the last of the warm weather!

Well it isn't December 21st yet, but it feels like the beautiful days of Autumn are behind us.  Autumn is probably the best season for dressing because you can still get away with skirts and light sweaters by layering.  Layering gives so much depth to an outfit and allows for a lot of accessories like scarves and hats.  Here are some photos of me enjoying the last of the beautiful Autumn days by my parents house (where I grew up).

Wearing:

Zara Jacket & Jeans 

Rag & Bone Scarf

Forever21 Sweater (here & similar here)

Isabel Marant Dicker boots (here)

Louis Vuitton Never Full bag (here)

Tiffany's, Links of London, Hermes & Dodo bracelets

Tiffany's ring

Toodles warm weather! See you in Miami in less than a month!