currently obsessed: fall accessories

I admit, my study breaks have included some pretend online shopping this mid-term season. Here are four gorgeous accessories that I'd love to add to my collection this fall:

1. Gigi Chic Bohemian Princess Bracelets from Max and Chloe - $95
2. Black Sequin Collar by Gemma Lister for Bottica - $82
3. Paige Colour-Block Leather Tote from Banana Republic - $160
4. Campbell Criss-Cross Cuff from Shopbop - $560.18

fall dresses for layering

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I really dont think I know a single person that isn't into the greatness that is fall layering. There are so many possibilities to build up an outfit when you can combine multiple clothing items at once! I am especially a fan of fall outfits that involve layering dresses. Below, I've selected a bunch of wonderful dress options that would be perfect for layering this autumn! Enjoy!

five things to try this fall

October is finally here! Canadian Thanksgiving is this weekend and I'm extremely excited to chow down on a turkey dinner and relax for a few days (and who can forget the pumpkin pies!). To celebrate the season, here's a list of some fun things that you should try this autumn:

1. Try the navy nails trend. As Joanna Goddard has pointed out, navy nails are a huge trend this fall and look great if you're dressed up or down. Try this colour from Essie for guaranteed cute!

inspiration: j crew ss13

Images from Style.com

If I had all the money in the world, I'd without a doubt buy this entire SS13 collection from J. Crew. I'm especially a fan of that gorgeous blue maxidress in the middle. You can check out the rest of the collection online HERE.

Hoping you all are having a fabulous September!

weekend watch obsessions

Oh, you like watches? Well so do we! Check out our picks for the cutest watches this Saturday! The most affordable one in this bunch is $37. We've selected a variety at different price points for all peeps to enjoy :)

Xo,

inspiration: it's all about leather

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Fierce, agressive, yet gorgeous in so many situations! I'm loving leather shorts, blouses, shoes, etc. this season! I will definitely be making an appearance in leather shorts sometime soon. Below are some of my fav leather picks out there! Enjoy!

Talk soon,

splurge/save/steal: fall trench coats

SPLURGE: Burberry London Mid-length Gabardine Trench Coat - $1395

SAVE: A-Line Peter Pan Collar Trench from Topshop - 79 GBP

STEAL: Belted Trench Jacket from Forever21 - $31.90

Happy Shopping!

knits knits knits!

I wish Autumn lasted longer instead of being a transition period between Summer and Winter. The air, smells, and overall vibe are by far my favorite of the year! Especially so, since it gives me a great excuse to bring out my coziest and cutest sweaters. Here's a selection of my favs available this year (from left to right):

1. Kain Label Marna Sweater from eLuxe - $149.00
2. Cardigan from H&M - $34.95
3. Knitted Geo-Festival Cardigan from Topshop - 46.00 GBP
4. Rakel Angora-blend Sweater from Acne - 180 GBP
5. Sweater from H&M - $19.95 ***STEAL
6. J. Crew Colour-Block Sweater from Net-a-Porter - $270 

Hoping you all are enjoying the *tear* last of the warm weather!

inspiration: jess lc

all products and images from www.jesslc.com

I love the online shop of Jessica Lynne Constable from Chicago, Illinois. Although she is primarily an accessories designer, she also produces some great typographic tote bags and prints (my fav is the "BE PRESENT" print featured above). Yay for simplistic but eye-catching design!

TTFN,

inspiration: wildfox fall '12

images from the wildfox website

Have a great weekend!

wish list: smoking loafers

I need me some of these beauts! One thing I've learned since starting my internship is that there is little more important than having comfortable shoes at work! These smoking shoes are so perfect for a great combo of comfort and style. These 5 picks are most definitely my favourite shoes of this style out there!

1. Zara Studded Slipper - $49.90 

2. Moontan Laser-cut Slippers from Topshop - $47.88 (converted from GBP)

3. Steve Madden Concord Loafer - $105.52

4. Vectra4 Canvas Studded Slippers from Topshop - $44.59 (converted from GBP)

5. ALDO Blye Flats - $80.00

Your shopping enabler,

inspiration: atlantic-pacific

I am in love. I'm in love with every single outfit Blair Eadie, the author of Atlantic-Pacific, puts together. Her sense of style is exquisite and classic with a twist. It was even hard to decide what pictures to post, because I am obsessed with every look. 

inspiration: arm party

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I'm loving everything about arm parties. Mixing and matching fabulous bracelets totally perfects any outfit! The best part is that they look amazing when they are incorporated into a casual or dressy outfit. Basically, you have no excuse to not participate in this trend.

Here's how to put together your own:
1. Play around with different sizes, shapes and textures.
2. Always include metals. Gold, rose gold, silver, and bronze!
3. 3 words: Pops. Of. Colour.
4. Watches are the life of any arm party!

Stay classy, 2OAK-ers!

inspiration: all ombre everything

Cake from She Knows Weddings
Paint Swatch Chandelier DIY from Hey Gorgeous
Wooden Spoons by o Me and o MY
Tights by BZR
Dip Dyed Shirt and Skirt Photo from Express Your Fashion

If you're like me and are indulging in this ombre trend, here are a collection of some great ombre 'picks' that I've found on the internet recently. Earlier this season, we tried out a temporary dip-dyed hair diy HERE. Perhaps we will make another dip dyed diy soon, since this trend is still going strong!

TTFN,

inspiration: madewell fall 2012

I'm in love. Well, not in the traditional sense. I'm in love with the Madewell Fall 2012 Lookbook. I honestly would wear 99% of their pieces and am thoroughly inspired by the amount of gorgeous berries, greens, and navy colours in this collection. Now if only I could fund this relationship...

what to wear: summer music festivals

The end of the school year means many upcoming joys for students nationwide. I personally look forward to being able to wear much lighter clothing, lay out in the summer sun, and the take the first dive of the year into a lake. For some, finishing your last exam means it's time to look forward to music festivals! I am more than envious of those who are lucky enough to be attending Coachella this month. For those who ARE one of the lucky ones, here are some functional - but always stylish - picks for any music festival that you may be attending this summer.

1. Topshop Stripe Knot Crop - $26 at The Bay

2. Talula Trooper Jacket - $120 at Aritzia

3. Dress - $34.95 at H&M

4. ASOS Metal Round Sunglasses with Cut-out Lens - $21.93 at ASOS

5. Topshop Waterfall Calf Skirt - $76 at The Bay

6. Levi Studded and Shredded Shorts - $55 on Etsy

7. Topshop Photographic Tunic - $36 at The Bay

8. Topshop Ikat Print Chiffon Front Shell Shirt - $40 at the Bay

9. Bag - $19.95 at H&M

10. Ethnic Messenger Bag - $159 at Zara

11. Kork-Ease Bette - $150 at Piperlime *Rachel Zoe's Pick!

TTFN

iconic inspiration: marilyn monroe

Three words: classic, beautiful, legend. Marilyn Monroe has been one of my inspirations - with topics ranging from style to beauty to many others - for a while now. My room at home, as well as my dorm room, has a growing collection of posters and framed pictures all featuring her perfection! Recently there have been many projects examining and rediscovering her life and career, like the new television show Smash (that I'm completely obsessed with) and the movie My Week with Marilyn starring Michelle Williams - that I plan to watch ASAP! She is so real, and to me the definition of true beauty. 

inspiration: urban outfitters kaleidoscope collection

images from urban outfitters website

This morning, while glancing at my inbox, I came across the release of the Kaleidoscope Dress Collection from Urban Outfitters! I am MORE than obsessed with the colours and styling in this gorgeous lookbook! They also do a great job of matching texture and image with each piece. Now all I want to do is pull out some of my bright and flowy summer dresses. Either that or take a trip to Urban Outfitters to pick up one of these beauts! 

*sigh* is it summer yet?

DIY: temporary pastel tips

The fad of coloured tips has been present for a while now, and we knew that it was something we wanted to explore! Temporary pastel tips are a perfect thing to try if you're looking for something new and fun to do with your hair without the commitment of permanent hair dye. The best part about it - how super easy it is! It took us about a half hour to do each of our heads (about 5-6 different pieces of hair each)! If you have a few spare moments, or need a break from boredom give it a try, you won't be sorry, trust us! It will also look great when paired with your sun kissed skin in the upcoming summer months - so why not test it out in preparation now?