embroidered denim top

 

 

 

 

Free People Marrakesh Embroidered Denim Top (also here)

AGOLDE Parker Vintage Cut Off Short

Lack of Color Stardust Rancher (also here)

Vans Classic Slip-On

I have a slight obsession with embroidery.  Okay, it's a major obsession.  One of my all-time favourite embroidered pieces in my closet is this Free People embroidered jacket and, most recently, this Free People patchwork mini dress.  Embroidered denim?  That's a combo that's hard for me to resist.  One of my favourite embroidered denim pieces is this pair of ZARA embroidered jeans.  The embroidery just adds that special touch to make a simple pair of jeans (or denim shirt in this case) unique. 

 

This Free People Marrakesh Embroidered Denim Top is definitely a unique piece.  The embroidery on the front is so pretty, but I especially love the back of this top!  I chose to go denim on denim and pair this top with my go-to AGOLDE cutoffs, but it would really pop against a pair of white jeans.  It would also look great paired with black jeans and some boots in the fall!

 

I'm also loving these Driftwood Embroidered Mom Jeans, these Driftwood Farrah Embroidered Flare Jeans (love the pop of orange!) and these Driftwood Denim Embroidered Joggers.  And how gorgeous is this Driftwood Floral Embroidered Denim Jacket?

 

Happy shopping!

Mx

lace collar cardigan

 

Glamorous Lace Collar Cardigan

AGOLDE Parker Vintage Cut Off Short

Lack of Color Stardust Rancher (also here)

Vans Classic Slip-On

 

Now that it's spring, we're putting away our chunky sweaters and pulling out those lightweight sweaters and cardigans.  (Living in Florida, this happened for me a couple of months ago, but growing up in Canada, I still remember this time of year and being excited to finally do this.  Not to say you didn't need to still occasionally pull out that chunky sweater.)  I posted my picks for spring cardigans on the blog here, which included this Glamorous Lace Collar Cardigan.  It's so pretty!  I love the colour and the softness of the brushed knit, but the lace collar is what sealed the deal for me.  Bonus, it's only $77!  

 

& Other Stories has a similar cardigan in 4 different colours here.  Below are some other pretty collared pieces I'm loving:

Rahi Mariella Collar Tunic Dress

Rahi Lucie Blouse

Tach Clothing Catia Blouse (love the floral detail!)

RIXO Floral Top

re:named Eli Large Collared Dress

Free People Charlie Denim Buttondown

Free People Janie Button Down

ZARA Striped Peter Pan Collar Top

ZARA Contrast Collar T-Shirt

& Other Stories Printed Statement Collar Mini Dress

& Other Stories Ruffled Collar Cotton Denim Shirt

Never Fully Dressed Button Knit Top With Oversized Cotton Collar in Cherry Embroidery

MANGO Openwork Ruched Blouse

MANGO Babydoll Collar Blouse

Or you can add this Loeffler Randall Quilted Collar, this Anthropologie Eliza Floral Lace Collar or this Monki Collar with Embroidered Hearts from ASOS to a piece you already own!

 

Happy shopping!

Mx

color me glad (again)

 

 

 

 

 

Free People Color Me Glad Pullover

Free People Just Float On Flare Jeans in Pasasena Pink

Lack of Color Stardust Rancher (also here)

 

Hope everyone had a great Easter weekend!  Last month on the blog, I wore this cozy Free People pullover with a pair of black Levi's.  Now that spring is officially here, I'm pairing the colorblock pullover with these pretty, pink Free People flare jeans, which I last paired with an oversized thermal on the blog here.  These flare jeans are super comfortable and come in 20 different colors!  The 'Pasasena Pink' ones I'm wearing are more mauve than pink and, since the pullover has purple sleeves, I thought it would be fun to pair the two together.  Tying in the pink-ish jeans, I added my pink Lack of Color Rancher.  

 

Now that it has warmed up again, I'll really be lightening things up by pairing this oversized pullover with these ivory Levi's 501 shorts, which will be perfect for those breezy beach days!

 

Happy shopping!

Mx

pink falaise floral

MISA Los Angeles Johanna Dress (also here, here and here)

Lack of Color Stardust Rancher

I love a flowy dress, but I especially love a flowy, floral dress.  But a pink, flowy, floral dress?  The perfect dress, IMO.  This MISA Los Angeles Johanna Dress is SO pretty and very comfy to wear.  It's easy-breezy and perfect for spring.  I love the vibrant pink colour and the balloon sleeves.  The sleeves are not your typical balloon sleeves though.  MISA Los Angeles describes them as 'sculpted'.  They add a fun flare.  I paired the beautiful pink dress with my pink Lack of Color hat and wedge sandals. 

 

MISA Los Angeles also has a mini dress and a babydoll dress available in this pink 'Falaise Floral' print.  I'm also loving this MISA Los Angeles Katja Dress, although it's polyester and might not breathe as well if you live somewhere hot.  I've been saying lately that I normally stay away from black for spring, but this MISA Los Angeles sleeveless floral dress is making me rethink things.  This MISA Los Angeles black maxi dress is also gorgeous.  (I'm also loving this MISA Los Angeles cold shoulder mini dress.)  I love the paisley print on this dress.

 

Free People makes a similar dress to the one I'm wearing.  There's also a lighter pink version.  ASOS also has a similar dress for a budget-friendlier price, plus they're offering 25% off $50+ today!

Other flowy, floral dresses I'm loving:

RIXO Monet Ruffled Tiered Floral Midi Dress (15% off + free shipping!)

Arnhem Jasmine Midi Dress

MANGO Flowers Cotton Dress

Banjanan Daffodil Cotton Printed Maxi Dress

Lost + Wander Everyday Tiered Maxi Dress

Nicole Miller Sunshine Paradise Floral Midi Dress

En Saison Floral Open Back Tiered Maxi Dress

LoveShackFancy Capri Midi Dress

LoveShackFancy Masie Midi Dress

Yumi Kim Iliana Maxi Dress

Faithfull Teatro Midi Dress

coolchange Adelyn Dress Floral (love an off-the-shoulder dress!)

endless rose Floral Tiered Midi Dress

Free People Park Slope Maxi Dress

Free People Molly Jo Midi Dress

 

I ordered this Free People Cassis Printed Chiffon Dress and the 'Rust Combo' is so gorgeous!  Sadly, it was too long on me.  This Free People Wonderland Floral Maxi is also gorgeous.

Happy (floral dress) shopping!

Mx

stripes & florals (rainbow sweater edition)

Farm Rio Rainbow Sweater

For Love & Lemons Shorts (sold out, similar here, love these Farm Rio Embroidered Denim Shorts)

Lack of Color Stardust Rancher

I love mixing prints.  I've been mixing prints since I started posting outfits on this blog back in 2013!  Stripes and florals are my go-to, but I also love mixing either print with polka dots, plaid, or even an animal print!  This pretty Farm Rio Rainbow Sweater definitely makes a statement on its own, but rather than pair it with plain denim cutoffs, I paired it with these pretty For Love & Lemons peony-printed shorts (originally paired with a solid orange sweater on the blog here).  Of course, I pulled the entire look together with my pink Lack of Color hat! 

 

This colorful striped sweater also pairs well with this Farm Rio Mix Print Midi Skirt, as seen on the Saks' site.

Happy shopping and happy mixing!

Mx

color me glad

 

Free People Color Me Glad Pullover

Levi's 501 Crop Jeans (sold out, similar here and here)

Lack of Color Noir Rancher

I always gravitate toward bright colors so I have a hard time resisting a colorblock.  This Free People Color Me Glad Pullover is so pretty.  It's perfect for the weather right now - cozy for cooler days but lightweight enough for warmer days.  It would also be great for a breezy beach day, or even beach nights in the summer.  Originally I was thinking of pairing this colorblock pullover with these ivory Levi's 501 shorts, but it was cooler out, so I decided to go in the opposite direction and pair it with these comfy black Levi's.  I was just saying in my last post that I normally stay away from black in the spring/summer, but I love the contrast of the bright colors against the black jeans.  

 

Not as bright, but I'm also loving this Free People colorblock pullover, which is available in 4 different color combos.  I'm obsessing over this LoveShackFancy Isaiah Pullover Sweater.  I'm also loving anything and everything by Olivia Rubin, like this pullover, this colorblock sweatshirt and this colorblock turtleneck.  

 

Some other colorful pullovers I'm eyeing:

Free People Take Me Back Front/Back Pullover

LoveShackFancy Naveen Tie Dye Pullover

CAMI NYC Roberta Puff Sleeve Sweatshirt

BB Dakota Crazy on You Sweater

For Love & Lemons Dawn Hi Low Pullover

Urban Renewal Recycled Muted Flame Tie-Dye Crew Neck Sweatshirt

 

Happy shopping!

Mx

flowy top

Free People Moonbath Top

AGOLDE Parker Vintage Cut Off Short

Lack of Color Stardust Rancher (also here)

We were spoiled with gorgeous weather this past weekend so we headed to the beach.  It was really warm out, but there was a breeze, so I wore this beautiful, flowy top by Free People.  I was drawn to this top because of the pretty colour, but I also love the yoking detail and, of course, the exaggerated sleeves.  This top also comes in black and ivory, which I'm seriously considering ordering because it's the perfect beach top.  It's so lightweight, but the long sleeves keep you warm when the breeze gets a little cooler. 

 

Originally I had the top tied up in the front, but untied it when the breeze started blowing.  I stuck with pastels and paired the purple top with my pink Lack of Color hat.  We did a lot of walking around before we hit the beach so I threw on my Vans, but if I was heading out to dinner, I would pair this outfit with these See By Chloe denim wedge sandals that I recently ordered.

Happy shopping!

Mx

pink flare jeans

 Free People Just Float On Flare Jeans in Pasasena Pink

Free People Buttercup Thermal

Lack of Color Stardust Rancher

Hope everyone had a great Valentine's Day/long weekend!  As soon as I saw these pink Free People jeans, I thought they would be perfect for Valentine's Day (let's be honest, I would've purchased them anyway).  We were planning on heading to a park where we like to hang out, or drive around St. Augustine and head to the beach, if it was warmer, but we had thunderstorms on and off for the past week so we didn't end up leaving the house.

 

 I have always loved flare jeans.  I remember living in a pair of corduroy ones in college.  Most recently, I was obsessed with a pair of embroidered Free People flare jeans, as seen on the blog here, here and here (among many other times).  But once they became too tight on me, it took me a few years to find a pair to replace them.  Also, I had since moved to the States and no longer near my MIL, who used to hem pants for me.  Then I came across these Free People Ray of Sunshine Cord Flare Jeans, as seen on the blog here, which are back in stock (yay!), and could not resist them.  It also helped that because I cut my own hair during this pandemic, I decided I could probably cut my own jeans too, which I did and was quite impressed with myself, ha!  Now I'll never shy away from a flare jean!

 

Regardless of Valentine's Day, I have a slight obsession with pink so I could not resist buying these pink jeans (although they are more 'mauve' than the bright pink I was expecting).  They are super comfortable.  I paired the jeans with a casual thermal top but, because of my love of pink, I have no shortage of sweaters and tops to pair with these beauties.  I recently purchased this cute Free People tee (now on sale!), which pairs well with them.  If you really love colour like I do, these jeans also go well with this Farm Rio Rainbow Striped Sweater.  I will definitely be living in these pink jeans for the next couple of months (until it becomes deathly hot here in Florida)! 

 

Are you a fan of flare jeans?  If you're not a fan of pink, these flare jeans come in 19 other colours!

Happy shopping!

Mx

blue moon / boho dress

Spell & The Gypsy Collective Portobello Road Boho Dress

Tony Bianco Boston Wedge

Lack of Color Zulu Rancher

Blogging about fashion brings me joy and helps me de-stress, but it could not feel less important right now.  I was one of the lucky ones to score this gorgeous Spell & The Gypsy Collective Portobello Road Boho Dress, which sold out very quickly.  When we shot this dress a couple of weeks ago, I was so happy wearing it, twirling around in it, but feel those images are not a representation of how I feel right now.  I've taken the past week to reflect and educate myself on the ways I can become a better ally to the Black community.  I spent most of my time reading, listening and talking with my children (who we have always taught to be kind to everyone, but now realize that was not enough) and will continue to do so because BLACK LIVES MATTER.  As someone who was a legal assistant for 15 years of her life, I was drawn to the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., an organization fighting for racial justice, which I have donated to and will continue donating to. 

I will support Black-owned businesses (I found Glamour Magazine's '39 Black-Owned Businesses You Can Support Today and Everyday' and Gal Meets Glam's '26 Small Businesses Owned by Women of Color' a helpful start.)  Lemlem is a brand I've been noticing lately (I love this romper), but had no idea the pieces are made in Africa and create jobs for local artisans, which makes me drawn to the brand even more.  Afterpay has made it even easier to shop Black Owned Businesses.  Klarna has done the same.  I followed some amazing women on Instagram, thanks to this post by Atlantic-Pacific.  By no means do I feel this is enough, but as stated in Vogue Magazine's '68 Black-Owned Fashion and Beauty Brands to Support Now and Always', these small steps do matter.

Mx

cozy striped mini dress

Free People All Lined Up Mini Dress (also at Revolve here, for rent here)

Tony Bianco Boston Wedge

Lack of Color Zulu Rancher

Free People Zoe Angular Sunglasses

Hope everyone had a relaxing long weekend!  It was a hot one here.  This Free People dress is another item I rented from Nuuly.  It's on sale for under $50 at Free People!  It also comes in blue, which is selling out at Free People, but I found all sizes currently available at Lulus here.  I love the puff sleeves!  It's a very comfy dress to wear so you could pair it with some white sneakers or cowboy boots, but it has an open back so it feels a little fancy so I paired it with a pair of Tony Bianco wedge sandals.  I would wear this outfit out to dinner, but unfortunately I didn't get a chance to wear it out and just took some quick pictures in our backyard since I'm shipping my rentals back to Nuuly today.  I ended up liking the lighting so you will probably be seeing a lot of outfits shot here ha.   

Happy shopping/renting!
Mx

for love & lemons

For Love & Lemons Savannah Boxy Sweater (for rent, available in black here)

AGOLDE Parker Vintage Loose Fit Cutoff Shorts

Lack of Color Zulu Rancher

Happy Friday!  We've had a lot of rain the past few days and yesterday evening the sun came out so we headed to the park for some much-needed fresh air.  Because it had cooled down a bit, I wore this beautiful For Love & Lemons sweater.  I thankfully paired it with a pair of AGOLDE shorts because it ended up being really warm.  Also, this sweater is quite cropped so I needed to pair it with something high-waisted and these shorts are more forgiving than the high-waisted Levi's I ordered before everything happened.  (These AGOLDE shorts have been one of the best purchases I have ever made!)

I love For Love & Lemons knits (as I'm sure I've mentioned on the blog before).  A lot of their knits are on sale!  I love this embroidered cardigan.  They're great quality and always have the prettiest details.  This sweater is embroidered with pretty purple flowers and, of course, I love the balloon sleeves.  Unfortunately this sweater is sold out, but I've linked it for renting from Nuuly.  Urban Outfitters carries it in black, which I've also linked above! 

Happy shopping/renting!

Mx

floral romper

Free People On the Edge Romper (similar here)
Adidas Adilette Slides

Lack of Color Zulu Rancher

When I was choosing items to rent from Nuuly, I was mainly thinking about comfort so this Free People romper was at the top of my list.  It's sold out mostly everywhere, but I did find it for purchase here.  (I've linked it above for renting and linked a similar one from Madewell.)  I've mentioned many times on the blog that I love a romper.  They're so easy to throw on.  (I love jumpsuits just as much but unfortunately they're usually too long on me.)  This romper is flowy, which makes it comfy to wear around the house, but has an open back which fancies it up.  I'd wear it out to dinner with some wedge sandals (I'm eyeing these Soludos Como Platform Wedge sandals).  But we're not ready to eat out just yet, even though they've opened up restaurants here in South Carolina, so I threw on my Adidas slides and we headed back to the park.  My husband and son were throwing the football around and I decided to join them, which proves a romper works for just about anything!

Happy shopping/renting!

Mx

diamonds

Ulla Johnson Arusi Top (this colour sold out, in plum here and army here)
AGOLDE Parker Vintage Loose Fit Cutoff Shorts

Free People Zoe Angular Sunglasses

Lack of Color Zulu Rancher

Hope everyone is doing as well as they can be during this time!  Further to this post, I also rented this pretty Ulla Johnson top from Rent the Runway.  We shot this outfit over a week ago and it's the last outfit we were able to shoot.  They have closed the parks, including the parking lot we used to take pictures, so we found a building to shoot this outfit in front of.  We've been socially distancing since Day 1, but we're now ordered to stay home, which is completely understandable, so I will be taking a break from posting outfits.  With the Rent the Runway plan, I was able to swap out my 4 items for 4 other items, but with everything going on I chose not to.  I thought about shooting outfits in my backyard, but I wasn't sure if it was appropriate to use up UPS' time delivering clothes.  I have since read reports that people should continue to online shop so I guess it's what anyone feels they want/can do during this time, but being mindful of course.  I have found blogging helpful in keeping my mind off things and, with spring break coming up next week, I will continue to blog about the items I'm coveting.  So look out for more posts next week!

I was very excited to rent something from Ulla Johnson since I've always oohed and aahed over their clothes (the clothes are on the expensive side).  It did not disappoint.  It's sadly sold out in the colour I'm wearing on the Ulla Johnson site and at Nordstrom (I've linked two other colours above), but it's still available to rent at Rent the Runway here.  (Free People carries a similar top for under $100 called the Willow Printed Blouse!)  The cotton poplin makes this top very comfortable to wear in the heat we've been having.  I love the print and colour.  I love the poufy sleeves and the little ruffles on them.  Ulla Johnson also carries a long-sleeved blouse in the same print here.  They also have a dress, which is SO pretty, called the Nora Dress.

THANK YOU to everyone on the front lines during this scary time!!

Stay safe, everyone!
Mx

rainbow ruffled sweater

LoveShackFancy Yumi Pullover (also here for 30% off!)

AGOLDE Sophie High Rise Skinny Crop (sold out, similar here and here)

Free People Zoe Angular Sunglasses

Lack of Color Zulu Rancher

How gorgeous is this LoveShackFancy sweater?!  I love anything colourful and this rainbow print is so pretty.  I also love a ruffle.  But I don't think I've worn a ruffle quite like this.  It's very unique, which is why I was drawn to it.  As per my last post, this is a rental from Rent the Runway (I linked above where you could purchase it).  It was a little chilly so it was a perfect day to wear this sweater as it's quite warm.  I paired it with simple AGOLDE skinny jeans and sneakers.

Happy (online) shopping/renting!
Mx

floral print mini dress / rental

Cleobella Bianca Mini Dress (also here, here and here)

Free People Zoe Angular Sunglasses

Lack of Color Zulu Rancher

Happy April!  It's a new month and I have hope that we will get through this soon.  With everything going on, I can't imagine too many people are shopping right now.  I happened to have rented the clothes I will be blogging about in the near future from Rent the Runway days before the close of schools, etc.  Of course I'm bummed I can't wear the beautiful clothes out and about, but there are worst things happening right now and I'm doing my part and practicing social distancing, while also using up our free time to blog.  Plus, taking pictures for me is one thing keeping my 10 yo son busy.  I've been very impressed with his photography skills!  This was my first time renting from Rent the Runway so I'm hesitant to recommend it since I'm not too familiar with it, but I know it's one (if not the first) clothing rental company.  You can rent the dress here.  Otherwise, if you do want to purchase it, I've linked a bunch of sites, above.

What I can recommend is this Cleobella dress.  It is SO pretty!  I love the colours.  It's light and breezy material is perfect for the heat we've been having.  I envision dressing this mini dress up with some sandals and enjoying a night out, eating at our favourite restaurant.  I'm eyeing these Schutz sandals at Revolve.

Happy (online) shopping/renting!

Mx

pink icing

LoveShackFancy Shirelle Pullover

Tularosa Shorts

Free People Zoe Angular Sunglasses

Lack of Color Zulu Rancher

Wow, it's been over a week since we took these pictures.  Time has been flying by now that I'm homeschooling my kids.  I've been enjoying it though.  We know a lot of people are affected by this virus and I just feel lucky we're safe at home.

Onto brighter things, like this gorgeous LoveShackFancy sweater.  I mean, this sweater has my name written all over it.  It's pink, has a heart print and has balloon sleeves!  It's perfection.  It has warmed up here a lot so I paired this very warm sweater with a pair of white, lace Tularosa shorts.  My 10 yo son has been taking my pictures, but my 7 yo daughter wanted to get in on the action.  She really got into it and even got down on the ground, ha!

This gorgeous sweater also comes in another colour ('Prune'), which is on sale!

Stay safe and happy (online) shopping!
Mx

fuzzy pink cardigan

For Love & Lemons Chateau Short Sleeve Cardigan

Levi's 501 Crop Jeans (also here)

Free People Zoe Angular Sunglasses

Lack of Color Zulu Rancher

Spring is in the air!  Well, it comes and goes.  But cardigans are here to stay and they're everywhere!  They're the perfect piece for transitioning into spring with and especially perfect for this all-over-the-place weather we've been having here in South Carolina.  I'm loving the feminine and intricate details of the cardigans I've been seeing.  I'm obsessed with the heart motif on this LoveShackFancy cardigan and love all the pretty colours of this Free People Dreaming Again Cardi.  This fuzzy cardigan from Urban Outfitters, which comes in 4 colours, looks SO cozy.  The yellow one looks so pretty!  I love the ruffles and crocheted flowers on this ZARA cardigan and the balloon sleeves on this ZARA cardigan.

I immediately fell in love with the For Love & Lemons Chateau Short Sleeve Cardigan I'm wearing as soon as I saw it.  Fuzzy?  Pink?  Puff sleeve?  Sold!  I love how bright the pink is, which is my favourite shade of pink.  For Love and Lemons has become a favourite of mine for knits and I'm especially loving their cardigans.  I love the hand-embroidered pink flowers on this cropped cardigan, as well as the oversized version.  I love the heart-shaped enamel eyelets on this peach cropped cardigan (they even have matching adorable knit shorts!).  The cardi I'm wearing has a matching cami (sold separately).  I love a sweater set, which is also a big trend for spring.  I'm obsessing over this teal floral crop cardigan and tank top by 4SI3NNA.  I'm also loving this cardigan and shorts combo and this cropped knit cardigan and knit top combo from ZARA.  

Happy shopping!

Mx