Oh So Nautical

This was one of the outfit shoots I did at the cottage a few weeks ago. I knew we had a beautiful dock to work with and that I would be able to take pictures right by the lake, and so I wanted to do something that fit in really well with water. And what better for that than a blue and white striped dress with splashed of red (and the life ring!)?

A few years ago when the nautical trend was really starting to make its way into fashion, I learned that a very effective way to pull off the trend was to pair blue and white striped pieces with hints of red or yellow. Those colours really do seem to look the best with stripes, and I have continued to keep that trick in mind even until now. I also heard that adding a brown braided belt with a nautical outfit is reminiscent of ropes on a sail boat, and so that is always a really good thing to add to an outfit like this as well. So for this nautical look I added splashes of red in my clutch and lipstick, and a brown belt and chunky heels. Enjoy! P.S. Can you tell this is one of my favourite purses? (I've now featured it in 3 outfits posts!)

Dress: H&M

Hat: Urban Heritage

Clutch: JNB via Marshall Rousso

Shoes: target

Lipstick: MAC Cockney

Photographer: Elana Emer

The Bomb Squad

One of my obsessions right now is bomber jackets. I know, just in time for no-jacket weather right? Well, there's still cool summer nights to come so I guess I can still get some use out of them. Bomber jackets are just so versatile; they can look badass in a black leather, feminine in a light floral colour,  and they are a great alternative to a blazer for almost any outfit. There are chic, dressy ones, ones on the more casual side, and ones in between!

1. Topshop

2. Sister Jane

3. Zara

4. Jovonna

7. The Whitepepper

6. Topshop

7. Calvin Klein

Colours Of The Wind

So, as promised, I am finally posting my final pictures from my editorial photo shoot! The only requirements were that I incorporate spring/summer 2014 trends and have 6 different looks. I chose to do a monochromatic theme and so I named story Colours Of The Wind. I felt like these bright colours and full-body looks would keep the story very playful and young, which is exactly what I was aiming for; a very fun and innocent feel.

Fashion editorials rarely showcase two seasons of garments, and so I chose to incorporate early spring to late summer garments. I wanted to enforce the idea that spring/summer trends do not just encompass warm weather garments; they can also be worn in heavier garments like a coat or long pants, for the cooler months of the spring. My story starts in the early spring, when the weather isn’t too warm yet, taking the audience through the season as the weather gets warmer. Each shot encompasses garments and props for a different month in the spring and summer seasons. 

Each look contains garments and props that incorporate various spring/summer 2014 trends, such as sheer cutouts, sporty sneakers, crop tops, embellishment, metallic, and other popular trends. So enjoy!

1. March- Blue
Incorporates clothing for cooler weather, like long pants and a coat.

Trousers: H&M

Blouse: H&M

Necklace: Target

Clutch: Aldo

Coat: Zara

Ring: Michael’s

Bracelet: H&M

2. April- Pink
Weather is typically very rainy and still pretty cool, so it shows a trench coat and scarf, with long pants again, and an umbrella for the rain.

Jeans: Joe Fresh

Scarf: Lord and Taylor; The Bay

Umbrella: Shoppers Drug Mart

Trench Coat: Jessica; Sears

Wristlet: Jessica; Sears

Ring: H&M

2. May- White

This is when most people start wearing white again, and so this outfit is all white, with cropped pants and a lighter jacket and shirt.

Jeans: Old Navy

Denim Jacket: Old Navy

Necklace: Top Shop

Top: H&M

Watch: Fossil

Ring: Rhoda’s

Sneakers: Keds; Town Shoes

Sunglasses: Claire’s

4. June- Green

Weather is becoming appropriate for shorts and there is a lot of green in nature because summer is officially beginning.

Shorts: Zara

Top: Top Shop

Necklace: Old Navy

Bracelets: Old Navy

Cap: Bijou Accessories

5. July- Orange

This was a beachwear shot, but I was allowed one beauty shot. She is wearing a sun hat, since July is typically the hottest month and when people would most likely be at the beach or pool.

Sun Hat: Nine West; The Bay

Necklace: Top Shop

Bracelet: Joe Fresh

Ring: H&M

6. August- Yellow

It is a more formal dress, suitable for the office, as a lot of people are starting to think about getting back into the work routine, and also perhaps the last time you would be able to wear this colour before the fall.

Dress: Zara

Necklace: Mexx

Bracelets: Old Navy

Bag: Aldo

Heels: Nine West

Ring: H&M

Headband: Wal-Mart

I just wanted to say a special thank you to my photographer, hair and makeup artist and model. You guys were amazing and I could not have done any of this without you!