the scarf print

 Bargain shopping is far from being my ''thing''. Over the years I've developed a certain phobia towards outlets and I try to stay as far away from them as possible. I've never really understood why people spend hours searching racks trying to find THE piece that will make them brag for hours about how cheap the item actually cost them. You can only imagine my annoyment when people started talking about HR2, Holt Renfrew's discount store which recently opened at Quartier Dix 30, and how they had  found amazing items from Joie, Armani and even, Alexander Wang(YES!). Sure, this sounded amazing but I couldn't even begin setting my mind around the fact I would have to set foot in a discount store, again. However, I did finally decide to go and have a sneak peak... after all, I did work right next to it. To my own astonishment, I started to make my way through different racks over and over again, and yep you can see it coming... I found this great Central Park West blouse for a mind-blowing price. This scarf print is actually quite versatile although I simply paired with a pair of white jeans on this particular day. It has an unbelievable softness to it and can be worn pretty much at anytime of the year. Yep, it's a keeper! 

 

Blouse by Central Park West, Jeans by Zara, Heels by Aldo Rise x J.W Anderson, Watch by Michael Kors

into the woods

Before I even begin to explain this outfit, although there isn't really anything to explain since a sheer blouse and baggy pants always make sense to me, let me share with you a story. It all began with a quiet stroll in Gastown last summer when I was in Vancouver with my family. So many interesting shops, but one in particular caught my eye. With only one foot into the door, my heart dropped. Oak + Fort had won my heart at that very second and ever since, I visit their website every week. I must say, this store is a hidden gem based in downtown Vancouver and everyone should visit it at least once. The spotlight shines on basic clothing pieces that, in the end, become your favorite pieces in your wardrobe. These baggy pants are a perfect example since it is probably one of the best investments I have ever made when it comes to clothing. Oak + Fort really explores the fine line between fashion and culture by taking basic clothing items and taking them to a whole other level. Be sure to check out their website and their facebook page.  

 

Blouse by Zara, Pants by Oak+Fort, Necklace and Watch by Michael Kors, Earrings by bebe

so chic so graphic

 I'd been searching for a skirt like this for quite some time up until the day I spotted one in the sale section at bebe. It's important to note how i'd been working there for six months now and never had I set eyes on it. Anyways, it is impossible to ignore how versatile a ruffled skirt like this can be. With the ''schoolgirl'' trend coming back in full force this fall, there is no doubt I will be wearing this beautiful piece over and over again.

Although this skirt reminds me my oh-so dreadful high school years wearing knee-high socks and ruffled navy skirts, pairing it with a killer graphic tee and a statement necklace changes the game! Adding a simple white blazer over the outfit brings out the chicness without making it look too over-dressed(Yes!)

Blazer by Zara (similar here), Graphic tank by Zara (similar here), Skirt by bebe (similar here), Necklace by bebe, Watch by Michael Kors, Heels by Aldo.

 

patched up

Couldn't wait to get these new babies on the blog! When I first saw these pants, they we're screaming my name on the hanger begging me to try them on. Sure thing, I tried them on and in a second they we're in a bag ready to make their way into my wardrobe... And now, they are my go-to item by excellence! Don't get me wrong, this outfit is basically a mix and match of every possible go-to item I have in my closet. Do not get me started on these heels that basically changed my life (Yes, i've been wearing these 24/7), and on this knit I got on sale from BCBG at Woodbury Outlets a couple of years ago... 

Pants by bebe, Knit by BCBG(similar here) , Heels by Aldo, Necklace by bebe (similar here), Watch by Michael Kors