Showing posts with label ballet flats. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ballet flats. Show all posts

23 August, 2012

pumped up kicks

With school around the corner, we're all doing some shopping, and if I could only buy one new thing for the fall season, it'd be shoes. Here's a look at some versatile, fun, affordable options from ALDO.

LONGEATON in white, $60 $30

1. the simple sandal

Summer's not over yet. Show off a bold pedicure in brand-new-fresh-start white for the first few weeks of September. The cross straps and metallic accent are simple, but add interest to an otherwise boring thong sandal.

DELCAMP in peach yellow, $70 $35

2. the bold pump

Personally, I wish these came in my size. Damn my big feet. Besides a pointy toe (which to be honest, look awful on size 9+ feet), I like to try and incorporate both round and almond silhouettes into my wardrobe. The past few years, round toes have dominated their cycle, but inevitably, the pointed toe will return. These low-heels, great with skinnies, are also available in highlighter pink and orange.


MIRELDEE in red suede, $80

3. the ballet flat

Okay, so this one's a low wedge, but it looks like a flat from the front. I love low heels for their added height, while not compromising any comfort. In fact, I'd say regular ballet flats are less comfortable because of the unnatural shape they put your foot in. This versatile pop of colour would look fab with shorts, skinnies, or a printed dress.

DUMFRIES in taupe, $70

4. the canvas hi-top

For some edge, these studded beauties will have you striding confidently across campus with in a leather jacket and your favourite denim. Please don't carry a purse with them, or you'll ruin the attitude. Instead, take only what you absolutely need--a phone, your text or notebook and a pen. On second though, hide the pen in your pocket. Added bonus: they're a neutral colour!

GAUNT in black suede, $110

5. the ankle bootie

While those darling chunky heels were still trending last fall, the flower girl is out and the mod squad is in. As much as we enjoyed layering and boho chic, sometimes we just need things clean, simple and straightforward. And this boot sure says business with a classic almond toe and easy-access zipper.

MIGGINS in black / white, $140

6. the wildcard

Because the lockers are city skyscrapers, the street is a runway, and the cafeteria is a dance fl-I WHIP MY HAIR BACK AND FORTH.

07 May, 2012

already gone



top: American Eagle
shorts: Sirens
belt: RW&Co.
flats: StyleSense
ring: from Georgina







12 April, 2012

layers






i hope you all had a wonderful easter holiday and ate lots of chocolate (i know i did!) after the lovely 25 degree weather we had a few weeks ago, it became cool again which made me sad because i was looking forward to an early summer! so i've resorted to layering pieces and somehow making them work. i love the "infinity scarf" because literally every time i put it on, it falls in a different way. sometimes i wrap mine a few times every morning until i'm satisfied with how it falls. i'm culminating a list of different things i want to buy and i'll definitely share it with you soon! have a great week :)
top: aritzia
jeans: lucky brand
flats: dkny
coat: red valentino
scarf: h&m

13 December, 2011

grace kelly

belt: diesel
dress: forever 21
vest: vintage





i wore this lovely ensemble to my work christmas party. we went to the grace kelly exhibit at the tiff lightbox. it was an amazing day complete with lunch and a limo ride :) the wonderful and iconic wedding dress was at the exhibit along with some of her chanel suits, givenchy dress (very audrey hepburn style) and lots of lovely shoes, sunglasses, hats and jewelry. i think it was difficult for everyone to leave without being inspired by her timeless classic style and to see the taste in each outfit. i even bought two books which have been very helpful! more to come :)

12 November, 2011

Flare leg is not dead

Perhaps I truly belong to a past generation. While skinny jeans have been the prevalent fit since 2004, my larger-thighed self is rather fond of the not-quite-so-'70s-style flare. So when I heard that bell-bottoms were back in trend, I rejoiced in the chance to not stand out in the crowd of tapered legs and ballet flats. Whether the trend has yet to reach Toronto, or just never affected the area where I live (lol I'm not surprised)... or heck, it must've been shortlived! I have no idea.

And so I continued wearing my five (/ten) pairs of jeans- collected since grade six in various washes, but the same fit: the ultra low rise flare leg- like I would anyway, of course. Besides bootcut jeans, they are great at elongating the lower half of your body in heels. Here's three ways to wear them, but the key rule to pulling this off? Feel/look/be artsy and have fun (and excuse the puns).

how to wear flare leg jeans (in three different ways)




blouse: Baia
jeans: GUESS (similar wash)
tote: Spring
ring: Expression
necklace: ?
boots: Payless



top: GUESS
jeans: GUESS (similar wash)
purse: Spring
bangles: Icing
flats: Piston



tank: Bluenotes
jeans: GUESS (similar wash)
jacket: Urban Planet
scarf: Old Navy
boots: Payless


PS. All my elusive bedhead immortalized on this blog, with love. Happy Saturday!

02 September, 2011

the ex








on joanna
top: thrifted
bandeau: guess
shorts: bluenotes
gladiators: nine west
belt: anne klein

borrowed the idea of wearing a swimsuit top, but with a pretty floral lace bandeau. i layered a plunging olive green sweater over it, adding a pair of low heel gladiators and accessories to match the earthy, bohemian tones.

on georgina
top: mendocino
leggings: theory
flats: dknyc
bag: jimmy choo
sunglasses: nine west
jewelry: assorted brands and vintage finds

i borrowed the new york city vibe for a day at the fair. i loved the outfit , it was extremely comfortable !

mojito