Nautical With a Twist

I love nautical inspired clothing and accessories, but I find that there is a very fine line between looking put-together and looking like you're trying way too hard like you belong on a sailboat. In order to stay away from the latter, I think it's best to stick to only one (maybe two if they're minimal) nautical inspired items per outfit. I think it also ups the chic ante to throw a bone into the mix with an unexpected item, like studded sneakers. 

Here are three outfits I'm digging all based on the striped dress:

Outfit 1:

Sunglasses :: Ray-Ban

Dress :: J. Crew

Bag :: Doublju

Shoes :: Topshop

Outfit 2:

Sunglasses :: Ray-Ban

Dress :: Alberta Ferretti

Bag :: Salvatore Ferragamo

Shoes :: Rupert Sanderson

Outfit 3:

Sunglasses :: Ray-Ban

Dress :: Chinti and Parker

Bag :: J. Crew

Shoes :: Converse

set created by me

Fall Fashion

Although the autumnal equinox is still two weeks away, signs of Fall have been slowly presenting themselves in the form of crisp morning air and changing of the leaves (it's true! I spotted some red leaves the other day). Although I'm sad that my afternoon breaks will no longer be spent catching rays on my back deck, I am welcoming Fall with arms wide open for one primary reason - I LOVE fall fashion! It's that transitional phase when it's too cold for a blouse to be worn alone but not cold enough for a large coat, so my perfect uniform entails skinny jeans or leggings tucked into riding boots and paired with a chunky sweater and statement scarf. Now, if you've been following my blog you know that I love the bright colours of Summer, but on the other hand there is something so inviting about earth-tone neutrals in cozy textures. As the days become shorter and the temperatures continue to drop, I've compiled a wish-list of items along with ways in which I would wear them in order to ease the impending seasonally induced depression:

  

 

:: Maxi dress under a jean jacket & scarf.

:: Red blazer to top off off jeans & ankle boots.

:: Fringe jacket which makes anything instantly chic.

:: Leather pants paired with an ethereal blouse or sweater.

:: Wool wide-brimmed hat for those breezy days.

:: Leopard scarf (or leopard anything) acts as a neutral in itself.

:: Sequin mini-skirt over tights with a chunky sweater & boots.

:: Cape which makes even leggings look polished.

:: Wedge ankle boots - equal parts comfortable & cool.

:: Bright red nails to compliment neutral-hued outfits.

:: Over-sized cat-eye sunglasses to be worn with everything.

:: Chunky cable-knit sweater which is the perfect layering piece.

How do you ease your cold-weather blues?

 

:: Maxi dress : Top Shop

:: Red blazer : Dorothy Perkins

:: Fringe jacket : Haute Hippie

:: Leather pants : D&G

:: Wool hat : Reiss

:: Sequin skirt : Catherine Malandrino

:: Leopard scarf : Top Shop

:: Cape : Minette

:: Wedge ankle boots : Dolce Vita

:: Cat-eye sunglasses : Religion

:: Nail polish : Essie

:: Cable-knit sweater : Pringle of Scotland

 

fashion set created by me

Scarlet Fever

Earlier this week I spotted this photo of model Karolina Kurkova and was immediately smitten with her simple yet polished outfit.

I love her bright red blazer and how she paired it with neutral basics like a plain white tee, khaki scarf and pants - so effortlessly sharp and put together. I'm not usually drawn to the colour red (I blame this on my close relationship with the colour pink - although I occasionally enjoy pairing the two) yet I've recently found myself lusting after scarlet-hued items to add to my wardrobe. I imagine pairing the colour with crisp whites and leopard prints, whether in the form of a bold blazer, flouncy skirt, statement clutch or bright red lips. There is something intriguing about a lady in red and I'm totally interested in joining the club.

1st image via LouLou magazine

All other images via we heart it