Spring weather has been up, it’s been down. I’ve been in jackets one day, sleeveless tops the next. So, here’s some late spring outfits that I’ve been wearing recently which run all ends of the spectrum. Wearing Wynn Hamlynn top, Alpha60 jeans, Everlane day gloves, J.Crew bag Nice top & jeans, the “casual” edition. A strong visual on how accessory elements in our outfits can completely shift the mood of the look. Imagine this with some sort of heel, maybe it’s strappy, and I’ve paired it with a bold lip. I’d instantly feel like I could wear it “out out”.…
One thing I’ve noticed as I’ve aged, is that my tolerance level for uncomfortable shoes has massively declined. Give me a sturdy kitten heel and a wide toe box any day of the week. It’s why I’ve been quick to jump on the heels (pun intended) of any chic podiatrist-designed shoe brands; and Ally Shoes is one that’s stuck. The latest addition to my rotation are the Ally Shoes Tall Boots in chocolate brown. Perhaps the reason why I was most drawn to them is that on first impressions, they look like a regular boot. But the devil is in…
I’m the type of person who will sit on a furniture addition for months. Years, even. I like to think of myself as being considered when it comes to shopping for my closet, but for the home I take this to a whole new level as there’s such value in waiting and getting to understand how you want to best use your space. So it’s a momentous occasion when we finally settle on a new piece to bring into our home. My latest addition is a piece I coveted for over a year; the Sagitine Shanghai Box Stand (pictured in…
You know you’re probably onto a keeper when you’ve been coveting an item for 12 months or more. Case in point, the Whistles Clean Bonded Leather Jacket. I’ve been burned in the past with expensive, splurge-worthy items that have lived rent-free in my mind for far too long, so there’s some vindication in knowing that your style senses were onto something. I got lucky with this buy, managing to nab it during a flash sale (the Carted app is great for tracking when items do get discounted FYI). And after contemplating it for more than a year, umm-ing and ahh-ing…
Spring weather has been all over the place. I jumped the gun a little on switching over my seasonal wardrobe, so have been dipping back into my A/W wardrobe almost every other day to compensate. Absolutely zero complaints here though. These outfits are a mix of what I wear on work days, and what I reach for on days when the kids are home/weekends. Typically opting for outfits that feel minimal and chic, but have some personality baked into them. Also, not afraid of the odd smattering of colour. One thing I keep going back to are basics done well.…
