October 05, 2013

Divided From The Light



I've always loved wearing black, as its such an easy and elegant way to create a clean, minimalistic look. Over the last year or so, however, I kind of stopped wearing all-black like I used to, and instead opted for a variety of blues, browns and greys. My super cute and fashionable friend, Nandita, influenced me to hop back on board the all-black everything train, and boy, I've just realized how much I've missed the effortless elegance of a pure black outfit.

I paired my black Burberry Brit trench with some black skinny jeans from H&M, and my favorite black combat boots from Zara. I absolutely love how versatile this trench coat really is; it's an effortless transition from classy to edgy! Although it was a bit of a splurge purchase, I don't regret it one bit, as its a timeless and versatile classic.

Faux-leather detailing is super in this season, so I couldn't resist ordering this awesome pleather shoulder pad jumper from Topman. I wore this underneath my trench coat to complete the outfit, along with a cute vintage leather watch from American Apparel. I really do enjoy making these edgier looks, as I feel they have the capacity to showcase a whole different facet of my style. Also, sweater weather is in full force, and I could not be any happier! Stay tuned for more autumn looks~

You're An Angel Dressed in Armour

First off, so sorry I haven't had the chance to make blog posts lately! I know it shouldn't be an excuse, but these past 2 weeks have been SUPER DUPER busy due to midterms and appointments. I was, however, fortunate to attend Western Canada Fashion Week, a local fashion event that showcases both local and international designers. The show I attended on September 26, which also happened to be my first fashion show ever, was absolutely spectacular! Showcased designers included the talented contemporary styles of Jean Paul Gaultier, a lovely showcase from La Maison Simons with the most beautiful men I have ever seen, and a beautiful Parisian inspired lingerie collection from local designer Melany Rowe.

I knew I wanted to dress either super edgy or classy; since I don't have a large collection of edgy clothes, I decided to take the latter route. I bought this super elegant navy blazer from Zara, and instantly fell in love with the brown leather detailing, including the collar and pocket linings. I paired it with a pair of slim navy dress pants, also from Zara, and my favorite white dress shirt from Reiss. To add a touch of uniqueness to my outfit, I decided to add a lovely scarf that has been sitting in my closet for a while. I absolutely love the elegant pattern and color scheme, and how well it goes with navy outfit. I finished off my fashion week outfit with a pair of brown monkstrap shoes from Florshiem!