Spring Layers

Happy First Week of Spring! Or perhaps unhappy, depending on where you live. We had a ton of blowing snow yesterday, although the temperatures were relatively warm. 

With the unpredictable spring weather here (snowing, raining, icy or slushy sidewalks, etc) I've been layering up pretty heavily. There's no telling when a windy, snowy day will suddenly become bright and sunny, and layers are the perfect way to get a handle on the weather. Here I paired a long tank top (my favourite from the Isabel Marant collection for H&M) with a thick asymmetric sweater. Add a pair of over-the-knee boots and you have the perfect play of patterns and textures for a snowy introduction to spring

Top: Isabel Marant for H&M (old) (similar here), American Eagle (old) (similar here and here, and loving this Thakoon style)

Bottom: Joe's Jeans

Shoes: Calvin Klein

Accessories: H&M (similar here and here)

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Summer Dress In Spring

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Calgary had another beautiful weekend, albeit a bit windy.

I love pairing this sweet floral dress with my leather jacket. It keeps me warm while looking completely and utterly cool.

Chiffon... Floral... Leather... What more could a girl ask for?

It was the Big Taste Calgary going on this weekend, and a few old friends of mine decided we'd take advantage of the cheap food downtown to try out a few new places. We headed to River Cafe on Prince's Island for a very delicious three-course lunch. I'm so glad we have the Big Taste here, it's an awesome way to try out new places for anywhere between 15-35 dollars (most restaurants serve three courses and have different lunch and dinner menus). 

Dress: Zara (old) (similar here, here and here)

Jacket: Danier (similar here) (in love with this style too)

Shoes: Sam Edelman

Accessories: Michael Kors watch (similar here and here), Juicy Couture bracelet

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Sheer Delight

Long time no see! I'm back again now that we've had some warm weather this weekend and nothing that requires me to look like an eskimo. It's been as low as -41ºC for the past two weeks here, so picture taking just wasn't really an option (for me at least).

I love lace skirts for a romantic spring outfit. How gorgeous is it gonna be when we finally get some blossoms on these trees! Mind you, knowing our seasons here, that probably won't happen until the end of April. Ah well, a girl can hope!

I love the mix of textures and patters in this outfit. Lace and plaid, chiffon and leather... the more patterns and/or textures I mix into an outfit, the less I feel the need to accessorize.

I wore a really sheer top to compliment the lace. I love sheer tops, as I've mentioned numerous times before. They're fun and flirty, yet casual enough for a slightly bold, everyday look. Oxymoron, yes, but you must admit, sheer is in, no special occasion needed. Besides, it's been fashion week after fashion week, may as well go bold for the month!

Top: American Eagle (old) (similar here and here)

Bottom: H&M (old) (similar here and here)

Shoes: Aldo (old) (similar here and here, also loving this peep toe version for warmer weather)

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