Baroque Print

Top: Aritzia (also seen here) | Pants: Forever 21 | Shoes: Zara

Wristlet: Forever 21 (love this & this) | Sunglasses: Ray Ban | Bracelets: Pandora/Tiffany & Co (gifts ^_^ )

Hi everyone! More printed pants, I know. I should change my blog name too The Printed Pant Diaries. I can't help it, I love them.

Baroque print first became popular in the 90's by Versace. Its amazing how this print really has stood the test of time. While most trends seem to come and go, baroque always seems to be in fashion. This is the first baroque piece I have purchased, and I have to say I am quite tickled that I found these bad boys for $27 at Forever 21. Below are some of my favorite baroque inspirations, and some of the fabulous fashionistas that wear them.

 

(Jyoti from Style Delights)

(Maria of Crashing Red)

(The Chic Department)

(Bow Ties & Chanel)

The Yellow Bliss Road

Top: Target | Jeans: Zara | Shoes: Bottega Veneta (on sale!) | Sunglasses: Coach

Clutch: Vintage | Bracelet: Swarovski | Ring: Tiffany & Co (gifted)

I've been loving yellow as of late. Pale, neon. You name it. The color yellow in general just puts me in a good mood. Alot of people think yellow is hard to wear, but it really isn't. I always pair cool toned yellows with silver jewelry, and warm toned yellows with gold. And then I add in color where possible. Remember the color wheel? As for which shade of yellow to choose, I go by these rules based on skin tone:

Pale Skin: Dark mustard yellows or pale yellows. Try to avoid neon or primary yellow as it can make you look even paler.

Medium/Olive Skin: Neon, bright, or primary yellows look best on tanned skin. You can also go for pale yellow as it won't wash you out.

Dark Skin: Gold yellows look best again dark skin as it will bring out the gold tones. Dark skinned gals actually have it the best when it comes to yellow, because they can pretty much wear any shade they want! 

What yellow pieces do you own/love? What are your favorite shades to wear? Do you agree with my rules above or can you prove me wrong? Let me know!

Left Shirt: Target | Jeans: Zara | Shoes: Converse | Bag: Michael Kors | Bracelet: Target

Right Shirt: Target | Pants: Zara | Clutch: Zara | Shoes: ShopBop

Canadian Tuxedo

Happy Friday everyone!

While wearing head to toe denim can be reminiscent of a bad 80's movie, it can also look undeniably cool. I wanted to keep my accessories simple as wearing all denim is statement enough. I initially had the scarf tied around my neck, but I decided tying it to my bag would look way more polished. Plus, I find wearing a scarf with a collared shirt is too much going on in one area. I also wanted to mix up the denim washes and fabric weight so that I didn't look like I was wearing a denim unitard. If your not sure whether or not you want to try an all denim ensemble - why not pair a chambray top with white jeans? Just don't go out for spaghetti and meatballs - because if your anything like me it will be the one time your dinner ends up on your lap.

When push comes to shove, wear whatever the heck you want! As long as you have the confidence you can get away with anything!

Top: Aritzia | Jeans: Old (similar here) | Bag: Fossil (similar, larger style here)

Scarf: (cute one here or here) | Shoes: H&M (another cute style here) | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban
Jewelry: Stella and dot renegade bracelet, Happy wrist by Itchelita, SeoulLittle heart rings, MinneGrace heart friendship bracelet, Fossil watch (similar here) | Lipstick: Covergirl lip perfection Lipstick in 'Burn' #290 | Sunglasses: Coach

How adorable is this dainty heart bracelet? You can get one too @ www.minniegrace.etsy.com All handmade jewelry from Italy! This will definitely be one of my go to jewelry pieces from now on. You can also get personalized bracelets! Perfect for gifts.

Have a great weekend! xo

"I think there is beauty in everything. What ‘normal’ people would perceive as ugly, I can usually see something of beauty in it."

— Alexander McQueen

(Source: distorted-iridescence, via inbeautyandvanity)