GIMME GIMME: MARBLE PRINT DRESS

I'm currently lusting after marble everything and this marble print dress hits the spot. Love the length and cut, especially in the back. The thick ankle strap sandals are the perfect touch.

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+ Aryn K Printed Silk Maxi Dress with Uneven Hem
+ ASOS White Wisdom Leather High Sandal

GIMME GIMME: SHEER CONTRAST BLUSH TOP

Imagining all the possibilities for this sheer contrast blush top. It's an easy spring piece for dressing up like the look above or down with some classic jeans and sandals.

Get the look:
+ ASOS Sheer and Solid Longline T-Shirt (also in black)
+ Gap Leather Flap Clutch
+ Coach Bleeker Crossbody Pocket Clutch
+ A.L.C. Kinnsley Pants
+ MICHAEL Michael Kors 'Elisa' Slingback Pump

SPRING LOOK: CROCHET DENIM + BRIGHT SNEAKERS

Photo via: ASOS Magazine

I posted this shot on my instagram yesterday and had people asking about the jeans and the sneakers, so I figured I'd share it on here with all the details.

+ ASOS Whitby Low Rise Skinny Jeans with Crochet Hem
+ ASOS DIALOG Sneakers

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CURRENT UNIFORM: LEATHER + PLAID MIX

This is basically all I want to wear lately... a leather moto jacket, plaid shirt tied around the waist, black skinny jeans and switch those sandals to ankle boots. Spring can't come soon enough. I'd much rather be wearing cute heeled sandals than dodging icy puddles.

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{Style} Pink-On-Pink

Blazer- ASOS | neon sweater- Gap (similar, but love this one too) | boyfriend jeans- Gap | spike heels- ShoeMint | heart clutch- Betsey Johnson (borrowed from Sandy Joe) | necklaces- Forever 21 + Handcuffs Required | bracelets- J.Crew  | watch- Michael Kors
Photos by Sandy Joe Karpetz

{WW} Borrowed From The Boys

Last week I talked about oversized dressing, but now it's official: When it comes to style, I definitely favour the masculine side of the spectrum. From structured tweeds and sloppy sweats, to the most amazing oversized watch I've ever seen (want!), I'm in it deep. I guess the beauty of these items is that they seamlessly blend with your existing wardrobe, pairing with feminine frocks just as easily as casual basics... As if we needed another reason to raid our boyfriends' closets, but there it is. Fun fact? I'm wearing Mr. AiF's cardigan as I type this — legit.

Happy (Wardrobe) Wednesday! xx

RVCA Fedora | ASOS Aviators |  Rag & Bone Pants | Michael Kors Oversized Lexington Watch | Isabel Marant Gabe Tweed Blazer

{WW} Nothing to Hide: Oversized Dressing

It's no secret than when it comes to dressing, I like to borrow from the boys.Oversized silhouettes offset by slim-fitting tops or bottoms are so effortlessly chic — not to mention far more comfy than their binding counterparts — that I just can't get enough. Case in point: The oversized coat. Now I don't know if you've noticed, but my outerwear is increasingly getting bigger and bigger... In fact, you'd be hard-pressed to find a style blog out there that hasn't adopted the trend. So when it comes to incorporating jumbo coats into your wardrobe, I thought I would show you two of my favourite combos: Casual vs. professional.


Boyfriend jeans- Blank NYC | contrast sleeve coat- ASOS

The first look is a weekender's dream, with loose layers and zero-to-no effort for maximum chicness. Wear it for coffee with the girls, shopping or a trip to the library, and you'll look as good as you feel.

  Houndstooth coat- SheInside | pencil skirt- Ellen Tracy

Look two is a little more polished, perfect for the 9-5er who wants to look put-together on the go. Swap the skirt for a form-fitting dress or tailored pant, and you'll be the cutest girl at the office.

If you want to read more on the oversized trend in general, check out this article I wrote a few weeks back, and as always, happy Wardrobe Wednesday!

After Christmas Shopping Haul!

After all my Christmas shopping was done I took advantage of all the sales and got myself some fun stuff!  Wanted to share while they were still online as I love everything I got!

I already have the heart elbow patch sweater but thought I needed the red one for the holidays :)  I always need stripes in my closet and love the added detail of the fun shaped elbow patches.  It's funny because I own only a few regular jeans, all my jeans are colored or printed.  I liked these Chevron jeans on the photo online so tried them out.  When I got them I was a bit iffy but after I put them on, I was sold.  I like that it's a bit more subtle than my other printed jeans and the fit is perfect.

ASOS Sweater | 7 for all Mankind jeans

Right now I don't wear dresses as often as I'd like to.  As a nursing mom I'm always trying to figure out what to wear that I can nurse in easily so most dresses are out of the picture.  But my husband and I do still try to have date nights without the baby often so that's when I can pull out my dresses.  I love the drop hem and the color of the one on the left and the black and white stripes is too cute, I can layer a sweater over the top to make it look like it's just a skirt.

 ASOS dress |  SheInside Dress

A little bit of bling always gets me!  I love these for every day wear and they are super cheap with J Crew's additional 40% off sale items!

 J Crew tees

The heart sweater is actually a crop sweater which I wasn't expecting when I ordered it and I'm not usually one for crop anything but it actually is pretty cute with a white tee underneath.  The gold LOVE sweater is a new favorite. 

 Heart Sweater | Love Sweater

Another printed blouse to add to my closet but I do love heart prints so I couldn't resist.  It's a great top to layer underneath a sweater and just have the collar pop out.  The faux leather skirt is really cute on, it kind of flares out.  I'm just waiting for the weather to warm up a bit so I can at least wear it out with tights!

SheInside Blouse | Chicwish skirt

{Style} Holiday Leopard

Faux leopard coat- Zara (cute cropped version) | Tshirt c/o Purple Label | midi skirt- ASOS (love this version) | heels- ShoeMint | bag- 3.1 Phillip Lim | necklace c/o T&J Designs | bangles- J.Crew | watch- Michael Kors 

 
Well, it's Monday and you know what that means — only two more sleeps until the big day! Mr. AiF, Meows and I are currently in Vancouver, enjoying slightly less snow than we're used to (what gives, yvr?!) plus lots of amazing food and drink before heading to Victoria on Christmas Day to chill with my family. That's going to lead to even more food and drink, and Mr. AiF rolling me onto a plane come January... Oh the holidays.

Happy Monday, friends! xx

Photos by Andrew Tarver

{Style} Winter Pinks

Blazer- ASOS | shirt c/o Nicole Campre | jeans- H&M | bag- Milly | booties borrowed from The Pretty Secrets | beanie- Joe Fresh | necklaces + bangles- J.Crew | ring- Saint Laurent | watch- Michael Kors


Winter is in full swing (happy December, by the way!), so to counteract its morale-bursting effects, I decided to wear all the pink I could stomach in one sitting... And believe me, my pink tolerance is low. But you know what? Turns out it's basically impossible to have a bad day or be sad (with a double 'd') when you're wearing this obnoxiously bright shade. Seriously now, winter neons — do it.

Photos by Sandy Joe Karpetz

{Wardrobe Wednesday} Winter Wear

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When temperatures drop, I like to add bright layers and beautiful accessories to the mix to dull the pain of yet another winter. Pops of red, plaid and leather galore is the name of the game this time of year, so here are a few of my current favourites (including these delicious boots from Dr. Martens). What are your winter go-tos? xx

Hat- ONE | plaid scarf- Gap | bag- Oasap | red coat- ASOS | quilted leather gloves- River Island | boots- Dr. Martens

FOREVER FAVORITE | JUST FEMALE

As you guys probably know by now, I'm a huge fan of Just Female. Their collections are always the perfect mix of clean and minimal with an effortless edge.

ps- How great are those Saint Laurent-inspired biker boots with the black dress?

{Wardrobe Wednesday} Don't Sweat It

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It's no secret that sweatshirts have become my go -to this season — in fact, they've creeped up in outfit posts at a rate that would have alarmed 2010 Vickie. That's right my friends, only a few short years ago I would have turned my nose up at such items, scoffing at the very idea that sweatshirts could even remotely be a thing... Boy was past Vickie wrong! Now my collection seems to be growing by the day (don't worry Mr. AiF, it's just a figure of speech), so I figured I would show you all my current faves, plus a few that I have my eye on... Hey, you can never have too much of a good thing, am I right?

PARDON MY FRENCH | LADY-LIKE EDGE

Crushing on this look from head-to-toe. The skirt and heels give it a lady-like feel, while the leather moto jacket and 'pardon my french' graphic tee give it a bit of edge.

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SPORTY . SEQUINS . STUDS

Never would've thought to pair this sporty sweatshirt with a sequin and stud embellished skirt, but it definitely works here. Two great pieces with lots of possibilities.

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ASOS Maternity Review

 

 ASOS Maternity Skater Dress | Miu Miu Flats | t+j Designs Champagne Pendant Necklace

I haven't bought much maternity clothes during my pregnancy, I actually haven't bought much clothes, period.  My bump didn't really pop until about 29 weeks (I know this because that week was the one where all my friends would exclaim, "oh you definitely look pregnant now!") and so I just worked with my regular wardrobe but with my much loved BellaBands or just lived in stretchy knit dresses.  Now that I'm significantly bigger, it's much harder to work with my pre-pregnancy wardrobe so am buying a few more maternity items to get me through my last month.

ASOS' maternity line caught my eye as they have a ton of cute styles and so I ordered this polka dot dress, this floral skater dress and this dotted blouse with bow back.  The polka dot dress was cute but fit too big so it gave me the affect of being bigger than I am which I already don't need, the dotted blouse was much too tight in the bust which I've been struggling with in lots of tops as my bust is out of control these days.  And lastly, the floral dress was juuuuust right!!  (Oh and size wise, I took the size 2 in everything that I ordered.)  The elastic waist fits comfortably above the bump and I love that it has short sleeves as I rarely find short sleeve dresses that I like.  The dress does end a little longer than I typically like (right below my knees whereas I like above my knees) but everything else, the print, the colors and the fit I love.

I haven't had a chance to take lookbook pictures in it yet even though I've worn it already but thought I'd put together this little outfit to show you how I will be wearing it next!

I have found though that for petite ladies like me, the ASOS petite line also has some great flowy and stretchy dresses that really work with baby bumps and that fit a bit better than the maternity dresses which I feel are made for ladies that are taller than me.  I highly recommend to stick with stretchy knits and nothing with buttons and zippers.

Here are a few more styles that I'm loving and that I think will work great for the rest of my pregnancy.

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