What I Wore: Winter Whites

It's been long overdue, but I finally got around to doing an outfit post (this one in particular is for ChicDarling.com -- head to the site to check out how to wear the winter white trend!). And since I've moved into the city, I no longer need to rely on a suburban backdrop for posts (yay!)

Outfit Collage: Tour D'Amour

Tour D'Amour -- style-rx.ca by style-rx featuring a pink sheer blouse

I was recently introduced to ModCloth, an online shopping destination featuring retro, indie, and vintage-inspired clothing styles. They have a ton of great clothes, shoes, accessories and even home decor items that are cute, quirky and full of character.

This outfit collage was created around ModCloth's Grand Ivory Tour Guide Top.

10 Gorgeous Pairs of Statement Shoes

Never underestimate the power of a statement shoe.

While the fashion world is trying to convince us that understated shoes like sneakers and Birkenstocks are in, we still have a soft spot for outrageous, loud, embellished shoes. Sure, they may not be for everyday, but they are perfect for adding that extra oomph to an otherwise simple outfit.

Here are 10 pairs of statement shoes that will take your outfit to the next level. But be warned: you may break some necks while wearing them!

Cold Weather Fashion Picks

Oooo baby, it's cold outside!

While I would love to stay in and hibernate in some flannel PJs and a heated blanket, life still goes on despite the freezing temperatures (the perks of living in Canada, eh?).

It is very difficult to be stylish when it's this cold outside. I don't care how many street style roundups there are of girls "doing winter style right,", there is NO way they are dealing with -35 degree weather. When it's this cold out, you need to break out the big guns: cashmere, wool, fur, shearling and down (sorry PETA).

Here are some cold fashion weather picks to keep you warm (while still looking somewhat stylish) this winter:

What I Wore: Kardinal Offishall's Annual Christmas Party

Special thanks to my friend Sasha-Ann for letting me borrow this fab dress!

Fashion Fix: Holidays

I've had trouble getting into the holiday season, but I feel like I'm finally in the mood now that the snow has fallen. The holidays always make me think of cozy knits, plaid, mugs of hot chocolate, bows, and of course, sparkles. 

If you're having difficulty getting in the holiday spirit, check out this week's fashion fix:

Budget-Friendly Ways to Dress for a Holiday Party + Kardinal Offishall’s Annual Xmas Party for Free The Children!

The holidays are literally upon us, and 'tis the season of being broke. Between Christmas shopping, furniture shopping (yes, a big move coming soon!) and splurging on winter skincare products in an attempt to save my parched epidermis, I'm on a seriously tight budget.

So when I got invited to attend "Free the City", Kardinal Offishall's 15th annual Christmas party in support of Free The Children on December 19th, I, of course, had a "Omg, what am I going to wear, ESPECIALLY when I do not have the means to spend a ton of money on a dress right now!" moment.

Shop My Closet on Trend Trunk!

A little while ago, I wrote about Trend Trunk, an online consignment shop that's based in Canada. 

Trend Trunk is great because they pretty much do all the work for you when it comes to shipping and handling. Items are free to post, and you actually get 80 per cent of the sale -- which is a lot more than most consignment shops.

I've officially launched my Trend Trunk closet, and I'm so excited to share it with all of you!

Lust List: Beats by Dre Alexander Wang

When tech and fashion merge together, it's a beautiful thing, especially when the collaboration is between two of the most sought-after fashion and tech brands: Alexander Wang and Beats by Dre.

Alexander Wang has partnered with Beats by Dre to create a custom line of products just in time for the holiday season -- and I'm officially adding these items to my Christmas wishlist.

The solution for shopaholics? Trend Trunk!

Originally posted on styleswept.ca.

Confession: I am a HUGE shopaholic. I can't go into a store without at least buying one item, only for it to be worn once or to sit in my closet with the price tag still on. It has gotten so bad that I’ve filled up three closets in my house, and they are all overflowing with unnecessary purchases.

I've contemplated several times on selling said clothing and accessories, but I always found it awkward to try to sell my clothes to my friends, and I was far too scared to put anything up on kijiji or Craigslist (I mean, we’ve all heard the horror stories of meet-ups!). There was also the option of consignment shops, but the return rate was so low, I figured it would be better to just donate the clothes or let them sit in my closet in the hopes that one day I would find the perfect occasion to wear them.

I was losing hope until I came across Trend Trunk, an online consignment shop that pretty much does the work for you. The Canadian start-up company was recently featured on Dragon’s Den, and while the deal ultimately didn’t go through, they seemed to have caught the attention of women across Canada who all suffer from the same problem – too many clothes & nothing to wear (myself included!)

#ShoesdayTuesday: Sneakers

I went to New York a couple of weeks ago with Nike and I got some serious sneaker envy. Here's the thing: New Yorkers wear sneakers with everything. Seriously. And they make them look insanely cool somehow, not like a morning commuter who changes into her heels when she gets to work. So this #ShoesdayTuesday is dedicated to sneakers.

Here's what I'm loving:

Last-Minute Halloween Costumes You Can Wear After Halloween

Halloween seemed to have completely crept up on me this year (seriously...totally missed the memo that everyone was celebrating last weekend), and at this point, finding a costume can be kind of tricky.

With only a few days left until the 31st, most of the good costumes are sold out of stores already, leaving us procrastinators with slim pickings. Plus, do we really want to be shelling out a ton of cash for a costume this late in the game?

Well, not to fret my loves, I've got some last-minute costume ideas featuring pieces you already own, and stuff you can wear after your festivities. Win-win, right?

Here are some last-minute costume ideas you can wear after Halloween:

My (Ex)-Boyfriend Jeans

Much like a real-life boyfriend, finding the perfect pair of boyfriend jeans can be quite the challenge. It needs to fit you just right -- but not be too clingy or too baggy (or distant).

Fashion Fix: Hump Day!

Happy hump day, lovelies! To help you get through the rest of the week, here are some of the Tumblr and Pinterest images that have been feeding my sartorial appetite this week:

How to Wear: The Boyfriend Jean

I used to hate wearing pants. I would even brave the dreaded Canadian winter in several layers of tights under skirts and dresses simply because I refused to wear pants, especially jeans. 

I only recently introduced pants into my wardrobe (much to my friends' surprise) and to be honest, I don't know what I was thinking earlier! Now, jeans have become an integral part of my wardrobe (seriously..what took me so long?!), and while my closet has been mainly stocked with skinnier styles, I have become pretty obsessed with the look of boyfriend jeans. 

September Essentials

Happy last day of September, lovelies! With TIFF, fashion weeks and more, it's no wonder the month flew by so quickly.

Here are a few of my essential items that got me through September:

What I Wore: Artbound's The pARTy 2013

Last week, I got to attend a super cool fundraiser by Artbound in support of Free the Children. The theme? Beverly Hills 90210.

Shoesday Tuesday: Oxblood

My absolute favourite colour for falls is oxblood/maroon/burgundy/bordeaux/anything that is a deep, rich, red hue. From my lipstick to my nail colour to my scarves to my shoes, I can't get enough of this colour which I have deemed perfect for the season.

So, this week's Shoesday Tuesday is dedicated to everything oxblood.

Here are the oxblood-coloured shoes I'm currently coveting:

Quote of the Day

Image via peaceloveshia.com

Five blogger essentials are: a camera, a photographer boyfriend, an inner "internet-geek" side, a "Homies" tee, and no shame when taking selfies in public.
- Shea Marie of PeaceLoveShea to The Coveteur

What I Wore: Borrowed From The Boys