What I love about personal style is, well, that it’s personal.  Our style is how we can express who we are or even what we’re feeling.  My style can change day to day based on so many factors…weather, my mood, what my day entails, etc.  I once overheard someone say “knits aren’t chic”.  She went on to say that they are unflattering on most people and that if you are truly stylish that tailored clothes are the only acceptable choice.  Now while I do agree that clothes should fit you properly, I also think that knits have become a staple in not only North American fashion, but around the world.

Maybe it’s the Prairie Girl in my but I happen to find knits very chic indeed.  We’re all entitled to our opinions but don’t ever let someone tell you what you should or shouldn’t wear.  When an outfit is put together the right way, looking chic is inevitable.   Thank you to the lovely people at Left of Houston for indulging my love of sweaters with this beautiful cardigan.  You know me so well already:)

Be faithful to your own taste because nothing you really like is ever out of style.” – Billy Baldwin

Cardigan: c/o Left of Houston,  Sweater: Nally & Milly from The Urban Rack,  Jeans: AG,  Necklaces: Toodle Bunny, c/o World Hippie Originals ”Barrel of Fun” necklace, & Karen Telio,  Bag: Michael Kors,  Hat: gift  Shoes: crazy bargain find

Quote image sourced on Pinterest.

 

One of my goals for 2013 is to really utilize my wardrobe better.  I have some great pieces in there, but I get hung up on a few favorite things and end up forgetting about the rest.  I used to shove things I wasn’t really wearing out of site and head to my local shopping haunts for something shiny and new.  With the art of layering it is easy to get multiple looks out of one piece.  Some of these pieces have been on my site before, but in a different way.  (See here and here).   I definitely need to do another big purge of my closet and edit out some of the things that are a bit dated or really don’t fit that well.

Blouse: Plenty, Jacket: Sanctuary, Jeans: AG, Scarf: Le Chateau, Belt: Brave Leather; Bag: sample sale

The shoes are new.  I love them!  I found them on sale at Zara.  They are the perfect heel height.

Have you given yourself any style challenges for 2013?

 

Whenever the sunshine makes an appearance in rainy Vancouver I somehow manage to convince myself that I can get away with wearing lighter clothes.  Not really the case.  We have had some beautiful weather, but more frigid temperatures (for West Coast standards).  In order to make this spring blazer warm enough (kinda), I relied on lots of layers.  I started with a tank tucked in to keep my back warm, then layered on a long sleeve tee, then this super cozy sweater with a scarf and then the blazer.   I was definitely pushing my luck with the bare feet in these shoes so after 10 mins of being outside I ran back into the house and switched to socks and neutral toned ankle boots and grabbed a pair of grey knit gloves while I was in there.

Blazer: H&M,  Sweater: Garcia, Jeans: AG, Scarf: H&M, Belt: Elise M, Clutch: Co-Lab, Earrings: c/o Love Coco, Broach: vintage (my grandmother’s), Bracelets: CPak & c/o Mala Imports, Shoes: consignment purchase

 

Dressing in layers is my standard uniform.  What isn’t standard for me is vintage clothing.  I’ve always had a couple vintage pieces in my closet, mainly accessories, but not much clothing wise.  I figured this beautiful vintage pearl sweater c/o Shoppalu was a good place to start.  It’s so pretty and cozy and layers like a dream.  With this cooler weather, it was the perfect way to keep warm and stay chic.

Pearl Sweater: Shoppalu c/o, Fur Trim Vest: Garcia (similar), Jeans : AG Farrah Skinnny (available here), Belt: Brave Leather, Necklaces: Maison Scotch and Karen Telio, Shoes: DSW

Photos by Alex 

 

Print pants are everywhere right now.  They are a current wardrobe staple and a must have for the holiday season.  (Yes, I’m thinking Christmas parties already).  These amazing coated print jeans by AG immediately caught my eye while I was pulling clothes for a charity fashion show I’m styling.

These will be perfect for a holiday cocktail party or a date night with your fella.  They are super sexy and will look amazing with a fabulous blouse or even just a simple grey t-shirt.  These pants are definitely on my covet list right now.

Available in Vancouver at The Urban Rack or find them here.

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