Culottes

I've always wanted a pair of culottes and finally I have found them with the perfect length for my height.  Since I'm vertically challenged, I made sure I found a pair that sits somewhat above my ankle.  I'm lucky to have found these, I have to admit though they can be tricky to style.  The trick is in the length.  Making sure these voluminous pair hits above the ankle.  You can wear them with heels or flats.  I chose to pair mine with strappy sandals that shows my toes, and I tucked in my soft knitted top since the pants are high waisted.  

Photo Credits: Michael Abella & Kevin Ao

"Almost Victorian"

One of the spring trends that you need to be on the look out for is the Victorian trend.  High necklines, bows, puffy big sleeves and ruffles are some of the key elements of the said trend.

As soon as I saw this top, I was immediately in love with it!  I've always been into lighter, flowy and sheer fabrics.  The voluminous sleeves are my favourite part of the top.  It's floral fabric is a great addition to the perfect spring top.  I downplayed the look with distressed denim and over-the-knee-high suede/leather boots.  

Photography Credit: Michael Abella & Kevin Ao

  

Borrowed from the Boys

There's something appealing about combining feminine pieces and pieces borrowed from the boys... Let's talk about the white Converse chucks (high tops) in particular.  White sneakers are a major trend since who knows how long now!  These classic beauties are probably my favourite kicks to match with almost anything, I mean almost anything from shorts, skirts, jeans, and dresses. Yes, even dresses are no exception.  It's a matter of pairing them and putting the pieces together to make it look cohesive.

I have quite a collection! -- 5 pairs (high tops and low ones) to be exact! Shocking! I know! My active job requires them... when you're a preschool teacher you are constantly moving around.

 For this post, I combined two contrasting styles: feminine & tomboy.  As you can see, I chose a more sexier feminine pieces to pair with my white high top Converse to balance out the "Pretty Boy" look I was aiming for.  

Outfit Details:

Top & skirt from aritzia

Converse high top sneakers

Tory Burch purse

Zara jean jacket

Photography Credit: Alice Hong

Denim On Denim

Who's says it's a fashion faux pas when you wear denim on denim?  Well, the thought may seem so wrong but it's so right.  There is a trick to pull off this look; try pairing off a darker wash top with a lighter wash shorts for a summer look--voila! so effortlessly chic yet comfortable!

Outfit Details:

Top from Zara

Shorts and belt from Aritzia

Shoes from Promod

Lauren Merkin purse from Saks Fifth Avenue

Photography Credit: Kevin Ao

Casual Summer Vibes

Outfit Details:

Topshop top

Zara chambray shirt

Skirt from Talula from Aritzia

Jeffery Campbell sandals

Vintage Salvatore Ferragamo purse

Matching Summer Separates + Espadrilles

Been feeling ecstatic now that summer is here... Oh how I love to dress up in the summer time.  I love to be able to mix and match things and have fun accessorizing with jewelries. 

Whenever you don't have time plan ahead for an outfit; I think the best way to put an outfit together is grab your favourite matching pieces.  It is a great way to not overthink your outfit or when you're in a rush to leave the house.

For this particular summer separates, I love the rayon material and the way the shorts feel.  They're just so relaxed and breezy especially when you're at work in a 20+ degree weather!  I bought these particular matching separate shorts and top from Artizia last summer and I happen to remember I have them this morning. lol  

I'm crazy about espadrilles lately... they got to be one of my staple summer pieces.

   

Chambray X Ripped Jeans

The combination of chambray and ripped jeans are perfect for a comfy day out!  I like to dress it up a little bit by pairing it with sexy heels and clutch.

How about you?  How would you incorporate accessories to make it look more dressy?

Outfit Details:

Marc Jacobs  clutch

Plenty Jeans

Zara heels

American Eagle chambray

Photo credits: Michael Abella

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