Embroidered Lace Bell Sleeves

Free People embroidered lace bell sleeve top with raw hem jeans

Free People embroidered lace bell sleeve top with raw hem jeans

Free People embroidered lace bell sleeve top with raw hem jeans

7 for all Mankind raw hem jeans with cowboy booties

Free People embroidered lace bell sleeve top with raw hem jeans

Free People embroidered lace bell sleeve top with raw hem jeans
Free People embroidered lace bell sleeve top with raw hem jeansTop, Free People. Jeans, Seven for All Mankind (Lemonberry). Boots, Very Volatile (Nordstrom). Belt, Lulus. Choker, bebe (old). 

If the embroidered lace detailing on the bell sleeves of this Free People top are any indication of what’s in store for spring then I am beyond excited. I’ll take all the pretty lace and crochet detailing please and thank you. Especially adore pieces that are simple yet draw your eye to one focal point with such magnificent detail, as is the case here. Another feature of this top (which unfortunately you cannot see here) is that it has a v-shaped open back.

A top like this would do very well dressed up. Which I have every intention of doing, but you know me and how much I love my denim. Even more so this Seven for All Mankind pair which I have come to adore. So of course I could not resist this bohemian meets western look that I created. With the help of a few accessories: western-style double buckle belt and of course cowboy style ankle boots. Which might I add look pretty good with a raw hemline. And such pretty embroidered lace.

On a side note, the last time I owned a pair of frayed raw hem jeans Mariah Carey was playing Heartbreaker in the movie theatre and I was wearing them with a pink crochet crop top. It’s nice to see this trend revived and updated with today’s style.

xo

Faux Fur: A Hibernating Bloggers Best Friend

topshop pom toque with guess faux fur scarf
topshop pom toque with guess faux fur scarf
topshop pom toque with guess faux fur scarf
topshop pom toque with guess faux fur scarf
topshop pom toque with guess faux fur scarf
topshop pom toque with guess faux fur scarf
topshop pom toque with guess faux fur scarfJacket, Blank NYC c/o Nordstrom. Jeans, Hollister. Pom pom hat, Topshop. Scarf, Guess. Turtleneck, H&M. Boots, Dollhouse.

I tend to go into hibernation mode in the wintertime…surfacing rarely for food or the odd necessity. Case in point the day we took these photos, we had been on a 3+ day hibernation stint when we finally decided to venture out for coffee.

Seeing as how it was freezing out all I wanted to do was bundle myself up in something soft, fluffy, and warm. So I opted to give these new faux fur goodies a try. To be honest…this wasn’t the way I had envisioned debuting these beauties and part of me was kicking myself in the ass for dropping the ball on styling these in a cuter way before the deep freeze. But blame it on the hibernation I suppose!

Nevertheless my boring outfit consisting of boyfriend jeans and chunky turtleneck needed a pick me upper and the faux fur accessories brought some life into the mix. Not sure if it was the obnoxiously oversized pom pom hat or the slightly-over-the-top fur stole, but the pieces added some fun textures to the look. It’s definitely nothing glamorous but truly represents a hibernating blogger’s ootd for a coffee run in between cozy snuggle sessions.

What are some of your favourite things to do in the winter?

xo

How to Dress Up Track Pants

Dress up track pants with a pair of chic heels
Biker jacket with track pants
Dress up track pants with a pair of chic heels
Dress up track pants with a pair of chic heels
Dress up track pants with a pair of chic heels
Dress up track pants with a pair of chic heels
How to dress up track pants
How to dress up track pantsJacket, Zara. Turtleneck, H&M. Track pants, Roots. Bag, Rebecca Minkoff. Heels, Lulus. Sunnies, Gucci.

I’ve come to love juxtaposition in fashion. Maybe it’s the Gemini in me that yearns for extreme opposites to blend together in harmony…Yet as I type this I can’t help but realize just how much my zodiac sign has impacted my life. Fashion aside, my two favourite types of music are soca and heavy metal – two extreme opposites. So I guess it’s no wonder that I wanted to pair a chic yet edgy biker jacket with trackpants and a pair of elegant heels. But I love the contrasting mixture no different than Metallica following up a Destra Garcia song.

When going for this look, if that ‘off the runway kinda vibe’ is what you’re after then dress up track pants with a very elegant, somewhat statement heel. A feminine bag will compliment the look as well. A benefit of this look is the effortless transition from day to night. This look can easily be worn to run errands during the day. For night, just add strappy sandals or dainty pumps. Anyone else out there who seems to be drawn to opposites? How do you like to dress up track pants?

Happy weekend!