Outfit deets:
* Garage kimono cardigan which you saw in the my last outfit post (with a leather skirt) because clearly I have no other clothes to wear.
* H&M tank with a low back which I wore to Taco Fest.
* Paige white denim which have quickly become my favourite pair of pants and I'm convinced this is the brand I should buy from now on... except the price point.
* Accessories: Le Chateau cuff & 'Hope' necklace by Emily Elizabeth jewellery.
When I first bought this kimono-like cardigan in beige, I was a little uncertain about it being so... house-coat-ish? Despite loving the look on other girls, it felt weird at first wearing this out of the house, despite the sweater-like material. However, like most trends when you try them there is often an awkward, 'Can I really pull this off?' phase that will usually pass once you arrive at your destination.
This was no different, and even when I purchased the black, got it home and realized it was about 6 inches longer than the beige colour, despite it being the same size, I again felt a little odd rocking it for the first time. And then again, after the first wear it almost becomes old hat and voila! you've made a trend your friend and can rock it with confidence.
Ever feel slightly out of place in your new duds at first?
Photos by Serena Rivard.
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I feel like the weekend kicked off on Thursday, despite having to work on Friday, because we went to the Bruno Mars concert...
More photos & deets after the jump...
Today I'm sharing my newest video as the Place d'Orleans Fashion vlogger: Summer Trends!
I took several trips to PDO to cultivate this haul, trying to nail down some of Summer's hottest trends this year. I've already shared a few of my finds, like the printed slouchy pants, the heather blue t-shirt dress and the LWD (little white dress). Press play to see the other items I scored and am loving for the season.
As always, thanks for watching! xo
Related posts:
* 2013 Summer Trends (from last year)
I'm finally sharing some photos of our finished living room. We ordered the couch a month before we moved, waited four months and it arrived at the beginning of July. Since then, we've sold the previous furniture, given my parents the end tables and moved the kitchen table into the room (it was originally in that nook space off the kitchen).
Something I really like about our place is how neutral and bright it feels. Normally I would cringe at almost-white walls but I really love that it's so airy. I feel like my last apartment was such a tiny space, with so much stuff crammed into it, it's nice to have more of a minimalistic feel here (but trust that every nook, cranny and drawer is stuffed to the brim!).
We are now on the hunt for a rug to fill out the space, and I'm thinking a shag, but unsure of the colour. I also think an arch floor lamp would be awesome in the back corner behind the couch and then we could get rid of that Ikea paper one in the corner by the tv. Any suggestions on the colour for the rug? I love white but it's probably not realistic, especially with a little black feline prancing around (or life in general, ha!).
See the view looking the other way & furniture deets after the jump...
Outfit deets:
* Urban Planet sweater which you've seen in my Pre-Spring Trends Try-On video.
* Vintage (thrifted) suede skirt which you've seen a long time ago with a grey leather jacket.
* Zara basic sandals which you've seen with a palm printed coat, burgundy pants & skinny jeans.
* Accessories: Material Girl cuff, Deux Lux bag, Alfred Sung sunnies & Spring midi ring.
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Photos by Serena Rivard.
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