Arsty Print Florals

I bought this dress at Winners awhile ago, and I must admit, I've been wearing it an awful lot. I love pairing it with a skinny belt and cardigan. I'm afraid to say... I'm not usually one to repeat outfits, but with a different cardigan and shoes everytime, it gives this dress a new vibe each and every time i wear it. What do I like about this dress? Well, its comfy, like hella comfy! Fits me pretty perfectly. The colours are gorgeous. And I also like that it's not a traditional floral print. Sorry for the bad iPhone quality pics, but if you can tell, its more of an artsy floral print -- taking the "mixing prints" trend to a whole new level huh?

Do you ever repeat outfits...? Tell me what your "go to" outfit is and why it makes you feel special. In my opinion, every girl needs one; a quick and easy outfit that is reliable and instantly perks you up. Am I right?

Went to an event at The Bay last night, have some goodies to post but will do that later =) Took the day off to study for an entrance test... so I shall go do what I need to do... =S

Have a good day =)

[dress;Winners - Baila brand][cardigan; off the wall][belt; the bay]

Purple and Black

Went out for dinner last night, and this is what I wore. Loving this dress alot =)

Happy Friday!

[dress;forever21][leggings;tna][necklace;aldo acessories]

Spring Trend: How to Wear Lace

This spring lace is in! Lace has actually been pretty big for a few seasons, on and off of course, but I'm still loving it. It can be worn so many different ways, it truly depends on your personal style and the mood you wish to portray. Below, I have put together a few ideas of how you can encorporate lace into your everyday look, if you haven't already ;)

Lace Looks by purple.nails.pink.toes.<3 featuring Miss Selfridge tops

Items in this set:
Cream Lace Crochet Neckline Dress, 20 GBP
Forever21.com - Dresses - Dressy - 2073329028, $25
Lace Corset, 50 GBP
Spot Floral Lace Insert Cami, 24 GBP
7 For All Mankind Cascade Tank - Blush, $98

First off, for the fashion conscious, why not try a lace skirt? You can dress it up or down very easily, depending on what top you wear with it. The simplest way? A plain old tank top (white or black is always chic, but I also love the idea of a pastel colour, such as light pink, aqua, or even lavender). This thought also applies to both the skirt/top. Ie: Wear a coloured skirt with a neutral top or vice versa.
Secondly, for girls who aren't so into the whole trend: try a simple floral cami with lace detailing. Florals are always in for spring/summer. The lace just makes it that much cuter! I've paired this cami with white pinstriped shorts -- another current trend of mixing patterns (subtly of course).
Next I have combined a simple grey dress with LACE tights. With the warmer weather (hopefully) coming soon, put away those opaque winter tights and bring out the lace! These have a beautiful flowered pattern to it. A very easy look to do =)
The following look is definitely for the more daring woman. Corset like shirts are very in right now but I'm not too sure everyone has accepted that yet. I like how this corset automatically draws you in, making you think that whoever is wearing it is sexy, confident and strong. Something so revealing must always be paired with a classic piece (like these dark skinny jeans). Probably not the best day look, unless paired with a more conservative boyfriend blazer or cardigan. Want to dress it down? Throw on a big comfy cardigan and some ballet flats or flat boots.
Lastly, NEWS FLASH-- you can wear a lace dress without looking trashy (or look like your wearing lingerie)... This cute dress isn't skin tight but it also isn't too poufy. So it will skim over your lovely curves and allow you not to worry about your hem rising. This dress is also very versatile. Pair it with leggings and a cardigan for day or with heels and a blazer for night.

Hope you guys enjoyed this post. Been pretty inspired by lace and pastel colours lately. Tell me... how do you like to rock your lace outfits? xo <3

Pastels to Die For: Elie Saab!

*Click to enlarge pic!


He's been seen on big stars, everyone from Halle Berry to Rihanna and most recently Rachel McAdams! His designs are intricate, exquisitely detailed and dramatically draped. His past collections have been very structural and at times hard (yes, tough chicks like fashion too!). But what I love about Elie Saab's Spring/Summer 2010 Collection is how ethereal each piece is. Those models weren't walking down that runway, they were floating!
The pastel colours (pink, lavender, baby blue, seafoam green, aqua blue.. etc) really are to die for; capturing the true essence of spring and summer in one beautiful sparkly haute couture collection. What else about this line that makes me drool? It encompasses a good balance of playfulness, sophistication and all things truly beautiful in life (don't these pictures just put you in a better mood? -- makes me feel giddy, excited...). Oh, I wish I could wear just one of these pieces in my life time!

Pictures from : Style.com

Obsession: Bright Florals!

So the new H&M Garden Collection just came out. My closest H&M store is a ferry ride over.. =( I decided to check the line out on H&M's site instead. The magazine ads have been taunting me for awhile now, what with the beautiful bright dresses and delicate floral designs... I just couldn't stand it any longer! I was pleasantly surprised with a lot of the pieces from this collection (note: this is only from what I can see online, I have not actually held these items in my hands, as I would prefer to!). Anywho... take a look for yourself. I'm sure you will fall in love with these pieces as well! I'm thinking a trip to Vancouver for a birthday dress? ;) By the way... the collection is very affordable (but isn't everything from H&M?!), ranging from around $15-$60.




I especially love the bright blue ruffled dress, the way the ruffles cascade along the sides... it's pretty darn breathtaking! I'd love to try that on! And that vibrant floral printed dress? Such a gorgeous shape to it! (Yes, I'm a sucker for skirts and dresses with pockets, but aren't you?) I have also been on the hunt for some really cute shorts. These are pretty simple with just a couple of ruffles. I'm looking for shorts that look like a skirt from the front, but SURPRISE!.. THEY'RE SHORTS! Know what I'm talking about..? No? I'll try to find a pic for my next post. Cannot think of the name but yeahh... and they are SO not skorts!

xo <3

Pics from: http://www.hm.com/ca/gardencollection

True Winners... at Winners!

Just about to call it a night but thought I'd advise you all... if your looking for some great spring/summer clothes, that are not only affordable (like, ridiculously affordable!) but also designer, then go check out Winners! All you Canadian gals know what I'm talking about right? ... Discounted designer items for a great price. Today I found a French Connection trench for $30 and a peplum dress for only $20! They have a lot of amazing stock in right now. Everything you need for spring, from denim (shorts, dresses etc.), to dresses and of course your everyday essentials like tees and shorts. Another really random but amazing item I found? (But sadly, could not afford...) was a BADGLEY MISCHKA bag. It was discounted from an original in store price of over $400 to $207. Thats more than fifty percent off! If I wasn't supposed to be saving up for school etc, that bag totally would have been mine! Also, I really had a tough time letting go of a gorgeous reptile like BCBG hobo bag. It was only $70 but like my cousin pointed out... I still have bags in my closet I have yet to use. And being stuck in a deli 5 days a week doesn't exactly let me switch up much of my clothing or acessories =(

Well that's about all I had to share today. Another great day spent with family, shopping and a little driving lesson in between. Hope you had a great Sunday as well. I will most definately be incorporating my new items into outfits soon to share with you all! xoxo

Go to: www.winners.ca to find out more =)

Spring Neutrals

Check out these latest looks from clubmonaco.com! Club Monaco is one of those stores I always walk into and leave depressed because I wish I were fortunate enough to own each and every piece in the store. I must try to save and buy just a few of these fabulous pieces! The great thing about Club Monaco? Their pieces are pretty much seasonless, no matter how you wear them they are classicly modern.
My lustworthy items are: the trouser like capri pants, beautiful flowy tunic, black braided or woven belt, gorgeously detailed green trench, and of course every woman needs a classic black walking short!

Happy Shopping ;)