Friday, September 29, 2017

friday find: faux fur jacket


Happy Friday!  It has been deathly hot here this week.  Living in Myrtle Beach was so great because you would just cool off at the beach, but now that we live upstate I've been hibernating as if it's winter in Canada.  But I've been keeping busy with Shopbop's 'Event of the Season' (ends today!), where you can save up to 25% off your entire order!!  Even though it's so hot here in the South, I can't help but drool over all of the jackets for fall.  Today's find is this gorgeous MOTHER faux fur jacket.  I love the colour.  I love that it can be worn casually with jeans, as seen here, or thrown on top of a pretty dress and booties.

Happy shopping!
Mx

Friday, September 22, 2017

friday find: floral dress for fall


Happy Friday and happy first day of fall!!  I love fall so much.  The beautiful colours everywhere, the cooler weather (although it's getting hotter in the South) and, of course, fall fashion.  I think most fashion girls will agree that fall fashion is the best fashion.  In the summer you can wear a dress, but that's basically it.  In the fall, you can create so many unique looks by taking that dress and adding layers.  Are you a denim jacket kind of girl, or a leather jacket kind of girl?  My favourite layering piece is an oversized cardigan.  Do you like wearing moto boots that add edge to a feminine floral dress, or prefer slouchy boots for that soft boho look (my preference).  Today's find is this gorgeous Madewell Sézane Daphna Floral Dress, which is the perfect floral dress for fall.  Pair it with sandals to over-the-knee boots as the weather gets cooler and it becomes a different look each time you wear it.  When it gets really cold you can layer a turtleneck underneath and add opaque tights.  The options are endless!

Happy shopping and happy layering!
Mx

Friday, September 15, 2017

friday find: velvet love (crossbody)


You are going to see velvet everywhere for fall and I am so happy about it because I love love love velvet.  I want everything, from velvet leggings to velvet jumpsuits to velvet shoes to velvet hats.  I mean it, I want velvet everything.  If you're hesitating about this trend, the best way to ease into it is with an accessory.  I give you this beautiful Rebecca Minkoff Love Crossbody in blue velvet.  It could work for an evening out, work, or casually with jeans and a tee (which would be my preference because then the velvet would pop!).  See my blog post here where I paired a (similar coloured) velvet top with denim. 

Happy shopping!
Mx

'I would drape myself in velvet if it were socially acceptable.'  - George Costanza

Thursday, September 14, 2017

pink gingham



7 For All Mankind Slim Illusion Skinny Jeans (old, similar);
Brixton Dalila Hat (sold out, love this one);

I am obsessing over Petersyn (also here) lately.  I would literally buy every piece, but the pieces are not the most budget-friendly.  (Of course, this top is now on sale!)  As much as I love every piece, this gorgeous top was calling my name: it's pink, off-the-shoulder, gingham and has statement sleeves.  I actually bought this top before we left Myrtle Beach, but it's been too hot to wear it so I've been waiting for cooler weather.  I initially thought of pairing this beautiful pink gingham top with white jeans and gladiator sandals but, since I'm in fall mode, I paired it with dark skinny jeans and booties.

I'm also obsessing over the plaid version for fall!

Happy shopping!
Mx

Friday, September 8, 2017

friday find: collared cardigan


A cardigan is the perfect layering piece when the weather starts to shift.  It's nice enough for the office, but also perfectly cozy for the weekends.  You throw it on when you get chilly and easily slip it off when you get too warm.  I love this Anthropologie Collared Cardigan.  First, I love that it's ivory because I love my 'winter whites'.  I really love the oversized fit and the fuller sleeves, which also have a different texture which makes it more unique.  I love how it's paired with denim on denim here, a style I love.  Because of the oversized fit of this cardigan, it would pair well with a white blouse for work.  (Bonus: a blouse with similar style sleeves won't get squished as they would in a fitted sleeved cardigan.)  Just add a pair of dress pants or a skirt. 

I've styled an oversized cardigan many times on the blog.  I paired a similar cardigan with a silk cami and black jeans on the blog here.  I styled an oversized cardigan with a floral dress and over-the-knee boots on the blog here.  I styled an oversized cardigan with a slip dress, over-the-knee socks and booties on the blog here.  And I styled that same cardigan with a tee and midi skirt here.  If I had to choose one must-have item for fall, it would definitely be an oversized cardigan.

Happy layering!
Mx

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

gauzy goodness


{Jen's Pirate Booty Chiapas Top (special order, 7 colours);
Brixton Dalila Hat (sold out, love this one);

Hope everyone had a great long weekend!  I'm still fighting an ear infection and now I have a cold.  But that would never stop me from going out for ice cream!  The weather was perfect so we headed to the park after so that the kids could play and we could enjoy the summer breeze that we rarely get.  I wore this Jen's Pirate Booty Chiapas Top I purchased at Planet Blue in Boca Raton.  I'm obsessed with Jen's Pirate Booty (raved about the brand last September here - NSFW).  I've also been eyeing this one-shoulder style top.  It's just dreamy fabric.  The details are so pretty.  I paired this beautiful top with a pair of One Teaspoon cutoffs that I also purchased at Planet Blue.  I've collected my share of One Teaspoon Bandits, but I had to have these high-waisted Bonitas.  They are super comfortable!  For those that are in fall fashion mode, this top would of course look great with a pair of jeans and booties.

On our trip to Florida a few weeks back, we stopped in Boca Raton on our way to Miami (specifically Planet Blue in Mizner Park, below).  It's one of the cutest places to shop and I can't wait to go back!  I love Florida (as most do) and I'm devastated and praying for those affected (or will be affected) by the hurricane.

UPDATE: I'm selling this Jen's Pirate Booty top, along with other great items from my closet, and I will be donating 10% of my sales to those affected by the hurricanes.  Shop my items on Poshmark here: https://poshmark.com/closet/marikascloset
Mx

Friday, September 1, 2017

friday find: the oversized (embroidered) jean jacket

 


Happy Friday and happy first day of September!  Today's find is this Madewell oversized jean jacket with beautiful embroidery to celebrate the countdown to fall (my favourite season for fashion).  Fall is when you start pulling out those jackets and it's safe to say that everyone loves a jean jacket.  This Madewell one is definitely not your standard denim jacket.  The embroidery on this jacket is stunning and takes a denim-on-denim look to a whole new level.  Don't need a new denim jacket?  You can get the same beautiful embroidery on a pair of high-rise slim boyfriend jeans or a denim shirt.

I've been fighting an ear infection and allergies (puffy eye and cheek), but I'm hoping to be back next week with a new outfit post.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Happy shopping!
Mx