sweater weather

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

{Wilfred Free Yasmeen Sweater; camisole: Club Monaco (in-store); jeans: GAP; shoes: ZARA (old);

necklace: Gorjana; hat: Urban Outfitters; sunglasses: Prada; lipstick: Smashbox 'Electric Pink'}

 

So I guess fall is here.  It's been freezing in Toronto the past couple of days.  Luckily I got a head start on my fall shopping (which felt silly a week or so ago).  It's supposed to warm up and I sure hope it does because, even though I did some fall shopping, I am not mentally prepared for this cold weather.  If it was September, sure, but it's only August 15!  I am excited to wear fall clothes, however.  Sweaters, boots, etc.  I am obsessed with this cardigan from Aritzia.  At first I hesitated because of the price (since I have already blown my fall budget), but it's a versatile piece.  I always look at the price of an item and divide it by the amount of times I will wear it and that's the actual cost of the item.  So if I wear this sweater once a week for the next four months, this sweater actually cost me $10.  In that case, this sweater is quite cheap!  The quality, however, is not cheap.  It is 100% wool and is super cozy.  You will not regret buying this sweater.

winter white

  

{BCBG Maylin Cable Turtleneck Sweater; jeans: Marciano; beret: Express; 

boots: Marc by Marc Jacobs (tall, leather versions); sunglasses: Prada; lips: Smashbox 'Fuchsia Flash'}

I love wearing white in the winter.  It's so fresh against all the black that people wear.  This BCBG cable sweater is beautiful.  I love the peplum details on the side, which makes it so unique.  It also feels Christmas-y and, although I hate this season, I love this time of year.  I do love a good snow day, but when the snow has already fallen and the sun is out.  Even though there is no snow yet, I thought it was time to bring out these super cozy and comfy Marc by Marc Jacobs boots.  I bought them last winter (and lived in them), but there are leather and taller suede versions available now.  (I'm obsessed with the black tall suede ones.)  I added this cute Express rhinestudded beret (had never shopped there before - cute accessories!) and added a pink lip for colour.  I was definitely going for an all-around cozy, winter (even though it's not technically winter) look.

love

{sweater: Topshop; jeans: GAP; shoes (sold out online, similar here and here), 

sunglasses (old), bag (larger version here): Marc by Marc Jacobs; bracelet: BCBG;

necklace: Juicy Couture (old); lipstick: Smashbox 'Fuchsia Flash'}

I was looking for a pair of booties on the Topshop website and somehow came across this adorable sweater.  I love when that happens, when you're not looking for something but it just appears like it was meant to be.  It's like Topshop knew it was still chilly and was saying, who are you kidding buying all those shorts and cute rompers... you need more sweaters.  (Don't let the sunshine fool you.)  But even if it was hot, I couldn't resist getting this sweater.  It's not only super cute, but super soft and perfect for those summer nights making s'mores curled up by a fire.  Seriously summer, hurry up already!

check please

My sweet son picked these flowers for me...

{Elsie Sweater Dress, sunglasses (old), bracelet: Marc by Marc Jacobs; 

booties: Topshop; jacket, ring: H&M; lips: Smashbox 'Fuchsia Flash'}

I wrote about this dress back in March here.  I bought tickets for a festival, only to find out shortly after Macklemore was no longer performing there and was super bummed.  So when I received my refund, I bought this dress to make me feel better.  I recently found out he's now performing elsewhere in Toronto and bought tickets, so now I'm a really happy girl because I have this dress and going to see my current favourite artist.  Clearly, me and this dress were meant to be.

So I've been waiting to wear this dress and my Mother's Day brunch was the perfect occasion.  I originally paired this dress with matching heels, but then these Topshop booties arrived...  Normally I would think of pairing these booties with skinny jeans or a floral dress, but wearing these gave this dress a more laid back vibe.  When I go back to work, I'll start wearing heels again but, for now, this Mama is taking a break.

How I originally styled this dress... in head to toe MBMJ/Marc Jacobs.

the blues

{top: Madewell (sold out, but comes in ivory); leatherette legging jeans: AG Adriano Goldschmied; 

bag (sold out, but love this one), sunglasses (old): Marc by Marc Jacobs; 

booties: MICHAEL Michael Kors (old); bracelet: BCBG; lips: Smashbox in 'Fuchsia Flash'}

I was heading out to a surprise birthday party and was hoping to wear open-toed shoes, but it was still too chilly.  But right before I left (around 7 pm), the sun was still shining and it felt really warm, which wasn't the case an hour earlier.  So I was fooled and threw on a light jacket when I headed out the door, and was freezing in my car by the time I left the bar.  I am not a fan of this in-between weather.  But then again, at least it's not snowing anymore.