American eagle

 Dress from American Eagle

Cardigan by Kersh 

Black suede boots from Aldo

Just a quick hello today to say I hope everyone is enjoying their week! We are almost to the weekend, does anyone have any plans? I am currently obsessed with this fun dress. I love how it could be a summer staple, but throw a cardigan on and some boots and you've instantly winterfied it! (Completely not a word :) ) Amazing race is on tomorrow, is anybody watching? I'm loving everybody this season, I don't know who I'm rooting for! Enjoy your weekend loves!

Marc Jacobs + How to jean shop

 

Black leather jacket from Reitmans

White and grey knit sweater from The little white house

Plaid scarf purchased in Scotland

Blue denim by Marc by Marc Jacobs

White sneakers by Converse

Brown handbag from Francesca's 

The jean! Put shopping next to it and it’s every females nightmare. It is such a daunting task that it gets put to the back burner, and then I get frustrated when I have no clean pants to wear. But then I get even more frustrated when I’ve been putting jean shopping off for months. So today I’m giving you my secrets to jean shopping to make your experience a little easier. 

1. When you find a pair of jeans you really like. Get two, seriously! Same colour, different colour, doesn’t matter but get two. You will thank yourself later. 
2. Do your research. There are so many types of jeans on the market, style, colour fit! For myself personally I don’t like the light washed denim. I find the darker the jean, the smaller I appear. And most importantly try on as many as possible. Every brand is different, and there are a million different fits!
3. Don’t worry about the length. It can always be adjusted, and that’s probably even better because it’s tailored exactly to you!
4. Spurge on denim! It’s something we wear so often that it just makes sense to buy a good quality-easy wash pair of jeans. If the colour is going to fade after a couple washes chances are you’ll have to buy another pair soon, and in the long run thats not ideal. The jean’s I’m wearing here are Marc Jacobs. I waited until sale day, as well as I worked for the company so I got a pretty good deal for expensive denim. It’s been one of the best purchases I’ve ever made! They are so comfortable, easy to wash, and the colour has not faded at all in a year!
5. Try to go a bit smaller in size. Keep in mind that denim shrinks then expands, so the jeans in store will fit differently after a while. Try to go a size down, or wash your jeans in cold water and no dryer. 
6. Stretch denim is your best friend. It will move and curve to your shape. Also pay attention to where the jeans hit on your body. I prefer a high waisted jean because I have a small waist, it tends to gap in the back, and half the time with normal rise my butt is hanging out.
7. Most importantly have fun! Grab a good friend, so she can tell you what you look like from the back if there is no 360 mirror. For me nothing is better than “woah your butt looks really great in those jeans”! :)

Warm and fuzzy

Knitted toque Vera Moda

Knit cardigan from Kersh 

Dark skinnies by Marc Jacobs

Fringe booties by Pink and Pepper

Gold necklace by LOFT

Happy Thursday! We are almost to the weekend. I have an exciting event on Saturday- my friend is throwing an amazing race birthday party. It’s a competition where we have to find different clues and drive all over the city to partake in different activities. It definitely should be a lot of fun.

For those who live in warmer climates, good on you! We are still very cold, and wet here the Fraser Valley. I took these pictures before the rain came because the forecast says five days straight rain- yikes! This outfit is super cozy, and very appropriate for where I live. I love to mix textures, it adds something different to the outfit. Almost like your mixing prints, but less loud. The mix of knit and lace has to be my favourite, because of its easy wearability and feminineness. What are your favourite combinations of textures to wear? Also wish me luck on Saturday, here’s hoping we win. (Or at least not come in last LOL)