Silken Flowers

I've found that simplicity is key when adding new pieces to my wardobe. Basic silhouettes that work well when layered together are the most important pieces to me now. I used to gravitate towards statement pieces in hopes of standing out from the crowd, but now I much more appreciate a minimalistic style.

I have yet to completely lose my preference for statement pieces though, as seen evident by my silk floral pieces. But instead of dressing in head to toe statement, I prefer it to be done in smaller pieces.

Top - H&M | Silk Dress - Joe Fresh | Booties - Miista

Autumn's Warmth

Over the long weekend, I went back home to visit Ottawa and to see my family and friends for Thanksgiving. It's become kind of an unsaid Ottawa tradition for people to drive up to the Gatineau Park for a quick hike and to see the leaves. We're pretty lucky at this time of the year since the leaves have changed the perfect amount of color and the weather is still warm enough to not freeze yourself on the hike.

I had the chance to not only go once but twice this past weekend. The first weekend P and I drove up to the Champlain lookout to meet up with some friends in order to capture the beautiful sunset. Unfortunately for us, I improperly mapped out the route and wound up an hours distance away at Lac Phillippe instead. It was safe to say that P was not happy. We remedied that situation with some food afterwards.

I went again a couple days afterwards with my parents and brother to see the Luskville Falls. If you're interested in this hike, a fair warning that it's quite the challenging one. You'll literally be climbing over rocks and boulders for about 80% of the time. So make sure tha you're up for the challenge, because the view can be quite rewarding!

Top - Forever 21 | Skirt - H&M | Stockings - The Bay | Booties - Shoemint | Necklace - Triple Duet

I've teamed up with Triple Duet to provide you guys with a fantastic offer to shop chloe + isabel's handmade jewelry and recieve a free pair of stud earrings! Designed in New York and produced by the same jewelers as Barney's and Neiman Marcus, you know that these pieces were made with the utmost of care.

I've chosen to add the Morning Tide East-West Pendant Necklace to my collection because of how delicate this piece is. If you know me, then you know how much I love my dainty jewelry. However, every once in awhile, I like to foray a little bit into the more statement pieces. And without having to make the huge leap into chunky necklaces, this piece adds just the right amount of extra sparkle without overwhelming my frame!

I'm also a sucker for sparkly things and anything marble, so hey why not right?

Triple Duet has offered my lovely readers who place orders over $75 USD, a free set of beautiful stud earrings (you know I love my studs, so I'll most likely be placing an order myself!). And if you're not a huge fan of studs, well why not get ahead on your Christmas shopping and save the pair of earrings for a lucky friend?

Unfortunately for my fellow Canadian's, Triple Duet's site can currently only take orders to the US. However, we have come up with a remedy to this! If you're interestd in ordering an item, simply send in an order to triple.duet@gmail.com and she'll be able to place the order on your behalf and have the items mailed to you! Trust me here, I'm a Canadian too ;).

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Linen X Linen

I love being able to layer different textures together, and one of the least played with textures in my closet is linen. Although neither of these are a true linen, they're the closest that I come to with that fabric for me to be able to say that I own pieces made of it. I wanted to achieve a comfortable yet cohesive look that would keep me warm but at the same time not overwhelm me in the afternoon sun.

I chose to pair my salmon blouse with a beige, loose-knit T-shirt for a light and breezie vibe on top, and then paired it down with a simple pair of jeggings and brown booties. Because of the warmer tones from the blouse, I decided that the perfect jewelry to match with the outfit would have to be rose gold. Thanks to the lovely ladies at My Femme Crush, I now have a super cute rose gold wishbone necklace to match my same color watch!

T-shirt - Zara | Blouse - Zara | Jeggings - J Brand | Booties - Zara | Watch - Marc by Marc Jacobs | Necklace - c/o My Femme Crush

Courtyard Blues

This summer I really abused all of my skirts, shorts and dresses. I purchased this pair of boyfriend jeans after months of hunting and haven't given it the love that it deserves. With a chillier morning, I decided that this would be the best day to debut these jeans into the new season. I didn't want to go for a completely relaxed look and risk appearing frumpy so I paired the loose denim with a structured blazer on top. The grey heeled booties added a touch of femininity back into the casual outfit. It was safe to say that such a comfortable outfit made for an extemely productive day at work.

Top - Zipia | Blazer - Aritzia | Boyfriend Jeans - Garage | Booties - Zara | Watch - Fossil

Neon Graphic on Leather

Somedays I feel expressive and my mood definitely gets reflected in my choice of wear. On a day like that, I opt for the most graphic shirt that I own and pair it with an equally comfort pair of pleather trousers. Coupled with a studded cuff bracelet and I've got an outfit that makes a statement. Sometimes I like my clothes to do all of the talking for me.

Top - H&M | Trousers - H&M | Booties - Shoemint | Jacket - Aritzia | Bracelet - c/o My Femme Crush

Checkered Print

After noticing my more "rocker" esque outfits lately, I decided to try something that was a little bit more office appropriate for work. I settled on this checkered print blouse that I picked up from my trip to Mexico and a pair of high-waisted linen shorts. With the warm summer quickly waning, I'm trying my best to get the most out of all of my seasonal attire before the sun disappears completely.

Top - Forever 21 | Shorts - Aritzia | Loafers - Forever 21 | Sunglasses - Dior

Aztec Print on Lace

I've been itching to break out more and more of my sweaters as the temperature drops. Unfortunately for me the weather is relatively unstable all day long. With cool mornings and evenings mixed in with hot afternoons, layering is the best way to manage. I need outfits that can easily be modified during the day to suit the ever changing weather of autumn. Layering this bold and heavy knit over a airy lace dress was the perfect outfit of choice of this day. I was able to stay warm during my commutes to work while relaxingly cool in the office during the day.

Paired with my favorite studded combat boots, this outfit was great for feeling put together while comfortable in the office.

Dress - American Eagle | Sweater - Forever 21 | Boots - Shoemint | Bag - Longchamp

Furry Fancy

I'm not quite sure what's been happening with the weather lately, but a cold front seems to have moved in. It's snowing in Calgary and this month has already been dubbed "Snowtember". I thought I was being smart by packing my fall/autumn jackets with me when I came back to Toronto 2 weekends ago, but unfortunately it seems like Mother Nature has other plans. So although I may yet to have any winter jackets to keep me warm, at least I can stay relatively cozy and in style with this furry vest.

Ever had those moments when you look at something and in your head it just clicks that you just "have to have it"? Yeah, it happens to me all the time. I'm pretty sure that it's just a part of the symptoms of being a chronic shoppaholic. Living in Toronto doesn't help either. A month or two ago, I saw the Mise en Dior Tribal Earrings being consigned on Instagram, but passed on them for the sake of remaining strong to my shopping ban. 

Given the opportunity to style a couple of pieces from My Femme Crush, I immediately jumped on this pair of earrings to recreate the Dior look for less. Lesson learnt - never buy on impulse because something better will come along!

Top - Aritzia | Vest - Chicwish | Pants - H&M | Booties - Shoemint | Earrings - c/o My Femme Crush

Neutral Layers

I'm a huge fan of neutrals, and autumn is the best time for me to incorporate them back into my style. Gone are the bright neon colors of the summer and back are the browns, taupes, greys and blacks. After the weekend heat wave we had at the end of August, we were left with a mildly warm end of summer with moments of fall peeking through the early mornings. I opted for a loose knit sweater to stay warm without over heating, and paired it with my favorite pleather pants. To change the texture, I finished the outfit with my suede black boots for a comfortable fit.

Sweater - H&M | Pleather Pants - H&M | Boots - Zara | Watch - Michael Kors | Sunglasses - Dior