la dolce vita in fringe

 

 

 {Dolce Vita Ileen Suede Fringe Boots (also here and here);

7 For All Mankind The Slit Ankle Skinny Jeans (also here);

camisole: Club Monaco; sweater: Aritzia (similar here and here);

necklace: Free People (sold out, see here for more); hat: Brixton; sunglasses: Prada}

I mean, this scenery is incredible.  Also, these fringe boots.  Another item I scored on sale.  I kept the look simple with a white camisole and cardigan because the weather has been amazing the past few days, but there has been a bit of a breeze, and also because with fringe you could easily fall into costume territory.  I paired them with skinny jeans so they easily tuck into the boot, but they would look amazing with a dress or skirt and would stand out more.  Unfortunately they photographed a bit dark, but there are great pictures of them on my Instagram (see here and here).

flared

{Free People Isabelle Embroidered Flare; tee: Maison Scotch; sweater: Wilfred Free (sold out, similar);

hat: Urban Outfitters; booties: MICHAEL Michael Kors; sunglasses: Prada}

I wouldn't say my style is '70s or 'boho' (to be honest, I love so many styles that I don't have a particular one), but I'm definitely drawn to those pieces: flared jeans, high-waisted pants, flowy blouses, head pieces, etc.  Flared jeans have always been my favourite, whether they're 'in' or not.  I was told (or read) that because I'm petite, I shouldn't wear flared jeans, but I think as long as they're long and you wear wedges or platforms, I think they could actually make you look taller, especially with a darker jean.  But it's spring and I'm tired of wearing dark blue jeans.  Bonus: these jeans also have a built-in embroidered belt.

not-so-basic basics

 

{skirt (old, love this one), sweater: Wilfred Free; tee: Wilfred; socks: GAP;

MICHAEL Michael Kors Salem Bootie (all leather version); rings: Free People; sunglasses: Prada}

 

I bought a Prada bag recently and blew my fall budget already so I'm trying to be smart with my shopping lately (or actually not shop at all, which will be impossible and will not happen).  I'm also planning to go to Paris in the spring, which has always been a dream of mine and included in that dream is to buy a Chanel bag.  So I'm all about basics lately and these are probably my favourite so it made sense to put them all together.  These pieces will be worn over and over again this fall and winter.  I bought this faux leather skirt years ago and I am still obsessed with it.  This grey tee will go with everything and I'll soon be pairing it with a long-sleeved blouse underneath for extra warmth.  And this sweater.  I am in love with this sweater.  It was more than I would usually pay for a plain, white sweater, but this sweater is anything but plain.  As you can see, the texture of this sweater is beautiful and it is so cozy and soft you just want to live in it, so it definitely was a great investment.