Trending Summer 2013: Neon Details

Neon Bangles - H&M
Watch - Michael Kors
Wrap Bracelet - DIY
Skull Bracelet - Ebay

Shirt - J. Crew
Shorts - Forever 21
Flats - Tory Burch

Sunglasses - Forever 21

Happy summer babes! In honour of patio lunches and Starbucks runs, here's an easy outfit idea for all your day-time errands. I'm a huge fan of neon all year round but it can be a little too overwhelming on a day-to-day basis. A great way to subtly incorporate the trend into your outfit, is by adding bright details to a monochromatic colour scheme. Don't get me wrong, most days I still feel like dressing up as a highlighter. But in this case, simplicity is key.

Styling Ideas: Interview Wardrobe

http://aritzia.com/

So my second meeting with Aritzia(one of my all time favourite stores) is this weekend and I need a little inspiration for what to wear. It's suppose to be more casual than the initial interview, so I want to skip the blazer and incorporate some recent trends. Above are my favourite pieces from the new Wilfred and T. Babaton lookbooks. I really love all the maroon and loose silhouettes but at the same time don't want to lose any professionalism in what I wear. One tip for interviews, especially in retail, is to keep brand representation to a minimum. Sure, you may want to show the employer how much you love their clothes, but it's really easy to overkill. As cheesy as this sounds, less is (usually) always more. For example, choose 1-2 key pieces from the brand to put in your outfit, then be creative with the rest. It'll show your originality and reflect who you really are, instead of who you think you need to be.

The key thing is always be confident, even when you're not! (paradox, i know)

Cheers,
J

Trending: Leather Skirts

I've been pretty reluctant for the last couple of months on giving this whole leather skirt thing a try. But yesterday I finally succumbed to it when I found this blush coloured a-line(it also has an exposed zipper on the back).

Inspiration Board: October

Purse: Rebecca Minkoff
Watch: Michael Kors
Pants: American Apparel
Flats: Tory Burch
Heels: Alberto Guardiani
Maxi: American Apparel

Closet full of clothes and nothing to wear? Sometimes, it's all about a little inspiration. When I'm stuck in a clothing rut, I usually flip through tonnes of magazines and scour my favourite blogs to refresh my imagination. Inspiration boards are useful, since you can compile anything you want cohesively(plus it's a great DIY decor idea). You can also opt for the virtual side of things with sites such as Pinterest which allows you to organize images into a large variety of categories.

Above is a compilation of things that influence my style this month. First off, black has been one my biggest obsessions lately, especially since it's so chic and universally flattering. Then there are maxis, which have been huge lately as well and they're just so nice to look at. As for the tortoise chain watch, it's a unique take on the persistent trend and I am head over heels.

Hope this sparked some ideas. Good night everyone!

Cheers,
J

Mustard for Fall

Here's to another week everyone. Mondays seem to drag on forever and ever, so I thought a little colour would help me push through it.