Aritzia – FASHIONEEKA.

Autumn Emeralds

October. Up there with May (the birthday month), it has to be my favourite month of the year, in my favourite season of the year: Autumn. The season of light layers, playful textures and the first time since summer that you get to wear your favourite chunky knits but still get away with a bare leg.

Colours this season are making an impact (as are florals, chenille, statement suits and sleek silks). On par with statement red (seen everywhere from ankle boots, to statement blazers, coats and head-to-toe power suits), emerald – and green generally, in its various hues of olive, mint, jade, teal – is one of those impact colours. I paired this statement trench with a simple black bodysuit (to help block out that fresh autumn chill), a vegan suede mini, and my favourite suede booties.

Mixing textures, and pairing statement colours like this eye-popping green with neutrals, tones the colour down for an everyday touch but still catches your eye (like it did with me, when i fell in love with it in store!).

Practical tip: as a Vancouverite, we all know that “40% chance of rain” actually means 100% – the downpour I got caught in about 2 minutes after these were shot is proof, and has me thinking twice about risking my suede boots!

trench: TopShop / bodysuit: Wilfred Le Fou at Aritzia / skirt: Aritzia / booties: Isabel Marant

photos: @comfycarn

Spring forward

It’s officially Spring, and unfortunately Vancouver has yet to get out of its Winter rut. Despite that, we managed to catch a rare ray of sunlight one weekend and it was absolutely glorious (before it down-poured for a week afterwards!).

This Spring, I’ve fallen in love with the blush-tones that dominated the catwalks in September. My wardrobe (since autumn, really) has consisted of neutrals, blacks, whites and pastels. They all work together, making it extremely easy to get dressed in the morning — hello, everything matches!

I had my eyes on this silk robe from Aritzia the moment I saw it online. The length is perfect, the fabric luxurious, and it doubles as a chic (and daring!) wrap dress. I’m also hooked on monochrome black and white at the moment, as it is easy to take from day to night, and goes perfect with a classic red lip or hot pink heels – yes I’ve tried both!

For those averse to sinking into the crop top craze, wearing one with high-waisted trousers might give you some comfort. The high-waist limits the amount of skin shown, and highlights the most flattering part of your torso – win win!

Photos by StreetScoutMe

Robe, trousers & crop: Aritzia| Mules: Zara| Glasses: Ray-Ban

Baby, It’s Cold Outside

Winter has come at us Vancouverites in full force this year, with uncharacteristic sub-zero temperatures and surprise snow falls. But along with the arctic tundra that is enveloping the city comes the holidays – one of my favourite times of the year. Why? Apart from Love Actually – and endless mulled wine, mince pies, christmas cookies and sparkling city lights – the holiday season means party dressing.

Party dressing can be a little overwhelming especially when you have an event that is neither black-tie nor ugly-Christmas sweater casual. So, here is my take on a semi-dressy party-appropriate outfit, that can go from day to night.

Pairing this silk slip dress with a structured leather jacket strips back the femininity of the look and adds a bit of edge (my go-to combination). Swap in a pair of flat booties or leather loafers for more day-casual comfort and for those dressier events, a tailored black blazer would lend an air of sophistication underneath the fur gilet (and may be more office appropriate!). To top things off, accessories for me are key as always. So layer on the jewelry, because Christmas wouldn’t be the same without a little sparkle, right?

silk dress: Aritzia / bodysuit: Le Fou by Wilfred at Aritzia / boots: Acne / leather jacket: All Saints / scarf: Club Monaco

Photos: Spencer Marsh

Summer whites & Summer nights

Amongst the hustle and bustle of the city, I often forget how good it feels to occasionally get away for a weekend. That’s why I decided to drive myself up from Vancouver to the Okanagan: to the valley of vineyards, nature, farmers’ markets and that easy-going lifestyle feel. It couldn’t have been a more perfect way to say goodbye to summer and to welcome in that fresh autumn breeze.

Personally, as much as I love summer – the beach life, late nights & patios – I always get excited for autumn as my ‘new year’. With the changing seasons comes a new outlook, new goals, and most importantly, a refreshed wardrobe; filled with layers, textures, jackets and a plethora of accessories to shield the in-coming winter breeze.

So this impromptu shoot, which took its setting in the most beautiful lavender farm in Peachland, B.C., is an ode to summer – to loose layers; summer whites; cool cottons; and (sadly!) fresh summer wine.

I can feel the change of seasons in the cooling air, shorter nights & falling leaves. Disheartened to say goodbye to the summer sun, I look forward to ‘New Year‘ and what it will bring.

sunglasses: Ray Ban / top: Aritzia / jeans: Zara / boots: Isabel Marant

Special thanks to Megan Shallow of Breathe.Nourish.Love for being the best hostess, friend & photographer ♡

Tulip Fever

Nothing says, “Summer is just around the corner…“ more than deep blue skies & a farm filled with tulips – as well as playsuits, leather jackets & bare legs! Flowers are one of my favourite things in the world and this Tulip Festival was so breathtaking that I didn’t want to leave. The backdrop of Mt. Baker and the green rolling hills for days made me realize what I miss sometimes being in the city…but not quite enough to leave it for too long 😉

playsuit: Wilfred Free at Aritzia / leather: All Saints / Necklace: Adore by Kanika

photos: Sasha Honey

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