Vancouver Bloggers Fashion Challenge: Little Black Dress

Dress: Esprit | Cardigan: Esprit | Tights: Ross

Photos by Miss J

Sarah from Cooper’s Closet came up of this idea of doing a Vancouver bloggers challenge where we pick one theme or piece of clothing and everyone creates a look with it. We’ll then all post up the look on the same day, thereby spamming everyone with our solutions to this challenge on the exact same day (just kidding, no spam!).

This month’s challenge is Little Black Dress. I actually don’t wear dresses that often; the only times where for events or some special occasion. I did buy this black dress last winter during Boxing Day that I love to bits but never had a chance to wear out, so this was the perfect opportunity.

This little lace and chiffon number was picked out at Esprit before all of their North American stores closed down (RIP). I absolutely love it and thought it would be perfect for work, until I realized it’s way too short. Oh well, will be wearing it to parties then! And of course I am wearing a cardigan with it…

Hope you enjoy the look, and please check out all of the other bloggers participating in the challenge:

• Sarah from Cooper’s Closet
• Miss J from Just J
• Rosalia from Style Love

Outfit: classic work attire… Pencil skirts and cardigans galore~

Cardigan: Esprit | Blouse: Ann Taylor | Pencil skirt: Mexx | Shoes: Ferragamo | Necklace: Forever 21

Photos by Miss J

Miss J recently wrote a blog post about the four items that are a must-have in every girl’s wordrobe. I strongly connect with the first item on her list… cardigans. I LOVE cardigans. I have at least 6 or 7 lying around in various shades of the rainbow, and even two grey ones.

I recently wore this outfit to work as the skies were clearing up and the weather was getting warmer. It is a classic work outfit for me: pencil skirt (or bootcut trousers), flowy blouse and the all-mighty cardigan. I paired everything with a (faux) pearl necklace that I picked up from Forever 21 for under $10. I am also wearing my new Ferragamo Vara pumps which I am in the process of breaking in. So far, so good. After softening the patent leather overnight with some damp socks, they are actually super comfy. I can feel myself wanting another pair very soon…

Outfit: Studs & Leather

Leather jacket: ASOS (similar) | Max Dress: EDC by Esprit (similar) | Shoes: Nine West | Belt: Taobao

Photo by MizzJ

Studs are one of my favourite things on any piece of clothing or accessory. These studded belt are actually a replica of Carrie’s famous leather belt from the original SATC movie which I bought it off Taobao for about $2 CAD. The quality is kind of terrible, but you can’t go wrong for just $2. I’ve also gotten a little more creative with my poses, but of course there is still room for improvement. I look to Rosie for some posing inspiration.

Contrary to this blogging pattern from the past couple of weeks, no, I will not be turning into a fashion blogger. BUT, the weather is so beautiful now that I must take advantage of it and get some outfit photos taken. Thank you to MizzJ for taking all of my photos for me!

Outfit: Random Bohemian Gypsy-ness

 Top: Etam | Maxi skirt: Forever 21 | Shoes: Nine West

Photos by MizzJ

Spring is here in the beautiful city of Vancouver. I always feel the urge to dress all bohemian and “flowy” come spring because of all the pretty flora blooming in the city. I love this top, and I think it’s the perfect spring blouse. Expect to see it in more outfit posts in the future. Can you also tell I love those Nine West flats? I wear them almost every day now that the colour is finally appropriate to wear. Bright colours? YES PLEASE!

In other news… I booked a trip to Vegas for the end of the month! I am super excited because I haven’t had a real vacation in a while (unless you count the Reading Week trip I took to Montreal last year). I need some warmth on my skin!

Outfit: Trousers that make middle-aged women go “summer must be coming”

Top: BCBG (similar) | Trousers: Forever 21 | Shoes: Nine West

Photos taken by MizzJ

I wore this outfit out a couple of weeks ago to Vancouver Fashion Week. As MizzJ, Rosie and I were on the way out for a drink, we passed a group of middle-aged women. We overheard one of them say to their friends “summer must be coming” after she saw the bottoms I was wearing.

Sorry for being MIA. I’ve been really busy with work and family this month and I’m also trying to “improve” myself by trying to get a certification or two. I will be posting content once in a while but not as regularly as before. Thank you for your continued support!

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