Simplicity.

 Simplicity. To simplify your life, your wardrobe, and your house is incredibly hard. Coming from North America, the more you have the better your life. The “I want’s” and “I needs” are very powerful. This past summer I got rid of everything, and I mean everything! I only kept staple pieces, and a few of my favourite items. I sent about two tubs of clothing, and a garbage bag full to goodwill. I thought, “Why do I need any of this, it’s weighing me down”. My style is changing all the time, and the more I get older the more I want quality over quantity. When I was in fashion school I wore every item in my closet twice. No more, sometimes only once. Today I think that theory is crazy. Style is always changing, and I love the classic, simple pieces. No more trying to match my pink dress with my pink blazer or “black is boring”. Simplicity.

Long black cardigan from Winners

White tank top with sport collar from Winners

Navy jeans from Marc by Marc Jacobs

Studded heel booties from Forever New

Blush.

Hello friends! Sorry about no #TravelTuesday this week, I’ve been so busy! My sister’s wedding is coming up on June 13, so I’ve been scrambling around trying to get everything done. I promise to be more consistent next week! Today’s outfit was inspired by the crop top, I’m not one to show off my stomach, but I loved the detail in this top. Paired with high waisted pants, there’s a tiny bit of skin showing but definitely not too much. I love pairing crop tops with high waisted pants, and then you don’t have to worry about tucking your shirt in, or it being uneven in the back and noticeable. I love the sport/runners trend right now. I really hope it never goes out of style. How everybody’s Thursday going? Any plans for the weekend? X 

J 

 

 

 

 Crop top from Forever 21

Jacket Forever 21

High waisted pants LC by Lauren Conrad

Shoes Vans from Office

Mixing prints

 One thing I learned in fashion school was how to mix print. I mostly took inspiration from one of my good friends. She is definitely the master of mixing print, I’m pretty sure she was always in some kind of print! Here are some tips for mixing prints.

1. Don’t mix two loud prints; make sure one of the prints is smaller than the other. That way they aren’t fighting for attention.

2. Colour is key. Make sure one of the colours is in both your top and bottom, or a similar colour. This brings the look together. My look has both black and white; the pants tend to take more attention than the top because it is a busier print. Also both pieces have the same amount of colour. The top is focusing on white, and the bottom black.

3. Belt it! When you layer a cardigan or layering piece overtop, add a belt around the waist. That way it unites both the prints together.

4. Accessorize accordingly. In my look I paired my outfit with dainty earrings, a simple ring and clutch. I could’ve added a necklace but I wanted the outfit to be focused on the print more.

5. Mix textures! It’s an easier way of mixing print and it adds different visual elements to your outfit. Try a knitted sweater, with a leather skirt, or lace skirt.

So experiment with your prints, be bold and have fun! Let me know if these tips help, and if you try them out! XX

 

 

 

Top from Joe Fresh

Pants Old Navy

Clutch H&M

Shoes Le Chateau

Coral reef

 

Summer is fast approaching, and with all this hot weather lately it’s got me pumped for warm season. High waisted shorts are not going anywhere this summer so its time to pull them out. There are so many tutorials on how to make your own high waisted short out of an old pair of jeans, so if you haven’t tried the popular trend, be daring and go for it! In this outfit I layered up with a leather jacket because it was warm but possible showers. How do you wear your shorts?

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J

 

 

 

 

Leather jacket Forever 21

Loose tank top Forever New

Shorts Forever 21

Wedged sandles LC by Lauren Conrad

Clutch from Chapters