How to Wear a Pastel Suit for Spring

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Spring Gingham

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Flower Power: The floral Midi Dress

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How to Style Pastels for Spring

How to Style Pastels for Spring

Nothing screams spring like pastels. The light, subtle, powdery hues translate perfectly for spring and can easily be worn well into the summer, fall and winter.
I am so excited to collaborate with blogger Maribelle from  Pix-elatedpassion to show you how we incorporated pastels into our wardrobes. I get super excited when I have the opportunity to collaborate with awesome people to come up with an amazing product.

A Patterned Suit and Sneakers

If  you ever get a chance to peek into my closet you may notice a large collection of flat shoes. I love heels but I prefer flats and sneakers to go about my daily errands. Now with a young child, heels are pretty much out of the question the majority of the time and just don't work for my lifestyle anymore. I now plan my wardrobe around flats and sneakers.

Date Night + 5 Inexpensive date night ideas

Date Night + 5 Inexpensive date night ideas

For those wondering, the word " date night" is defined as a prearranged occasion for an established couple to spend or go out on a night together. I personally believe that trying to incorporate date nights regularly is a crucial part of a committed relationship. It is always nice to get out without the distractions of home, work and more.

Holiday Party Black Dress Style Guide

I absolutely love the holidays and love finding any excuse to dress up. I will admit dressing the bump has been more challenging as time goes on but it still has not stopped me from working with what I got. This year my go to holiday look is sporting a little black dress because its versatile, spill friendly, and gives a slimmer appearance. Plus its a classic that can be worn all year round.
If you need some inspiration for black dresses for a holiday party you’ve come to the right place.

Three fashion Tips to help elevate your fall fashion game

With every season comes the temptation to reinvent your whole wardrobe with all the new must-haves. I've learned that you don't have to spend money on a new wardrobe to step up your outfits each season. Investing in some fun and chic accessories as well as layering some pieces can elevate any basic outfit. Here are three tips that helped me elevate my fall fashion game.

New beginnings + New #BumpStyle

"I  have never meet you yet, but I am in love"

My husband and I are happy to announce we are expecting the first addition to our family. It has been an exciting and exhausting journey thus far but I would not change it for anything else in the world. We're so thankful for this blessing. 

My mini hair makeover with Clore Beauty Supply and Sensationnel EMPIRE Hair

If you're following me on instagram (smissjblog), you may have seen that I was one of many Toronto influencers hosting an in- store event with Clore Beauty Supply to help promote the launch of the new Sensationnel EMPIRE hair line at their Customer Appreciation day a couple of weeks ago. I am going to honest and say that this was one of the first and few events that I had the opportunity to participate in after being stuck indoors at home for a few weeks due to being ill.

Collecting Charms: Michael Hill Charm Bracelet

As many of you may know I am not too huge on jewellery and if I do wear jewellery, I choose to wear everyday pieces that are pretty minimal. When Michael Hill asked me to style a piece that best fit my personality and style, I couldn’t say “yes,” fast enough. However, I wanted to make sure that it was something that I could wear practically everyday and could potentially be modified or styled differently in the future. I found the idea of a charm bracelet fascinating for this reason. 

My summer go to dress and some funky sneakers

I am sorry that I disappeared suddenly from my blog and social media. Unfortunately, I needed to take an unexpected social media break due to health reasons. Sometimes when your body says enough, you have to listen to it.

Travel Diary: Comfortable Chic

Travel Diary: Comfortable Chic

If you have been following me on Instagram you would have noticed that my husband and I escaped to Europe for our honeymoon. We finally got to go on that honeymoon that we had been waiting for. We decided to travel to France, Spain, and Italy and explored a few cities in each of these countries over the past couple of weeks. The trip was amazing but we were definitely on the go much more than we thought we would be, which means not enough relaxation. It was a challenge looking chic while being comfortable on our daily adventures.

Vacation Prints + OOTD from Boa Boutique

My husband and I didn't get to go on a honeymoon immediately after our wedding. Due to bad timing and planning fatigue we decided to plan it later on. 

I love traveling and there are so many places around the world that I would love to visit. My top three are Morocco, Greece, and Kenya.

Slaying in a Gingham Suit: The Perfect Confidence Booster

How confident are you? I am sure if you ask the most confident person they have most likely had days where they were insecure and unsure about themselves. Building confidence takes time and is an ongoing process. For many men a good fitting suit is tied to confidence. For women I feel the same way as a good fitting suit can definitely make you feel in command and confident. Plus, a suit is a wonderful investment as both pieces can be interchanged with other items.

Currently Crushing on... The mule

It has taken me a while but I'm glad to say that I jumped onto the mule bandwagon and I am currently crushing on everything mules. The mule is a style of shoe that is backless. Why do I enjoy mules so much? They are so dang easy to put on, which is a nice change from the struggle of putting and lacing up my winter boots. I also love the fact that they come in all different styles, colors, and price points. 

How Do You Like Your Trench Coat? + Giveaway Winner

How Do You Like Your TRENCH COAT? 

Beige, black, colored? Short or long? Belted or unbelted? The trench coat is my forever go to transition staple. I love this one from Sears Canada because it's long, fits well and is a neutral color. The great thing about this trench coat is that it can be paired with tons of basic items like a simple white t-shirt and jeans. There are a variety of different outfits that a trench coat would go great with!

The Fuchsia Dress + SB Clutch Giveaway

 Time for some bright colors and warmer weather. We've received a blast of spring weather the last couple of weeks here in Toronto and I'm hoping it will last (it probably won't).  

Although I'm not one to enjoy being the center of attention, I couldn't help but fall in love with this fuchsia attention grabbing dress. I love the dress because it's modest, bright, girly and fun. I paired the dress with this funky clutch made by Shasha of SB Clutch.  

How to Add Color to Your Office Look

If I start wearing spring colors now, will spring come sooner? 
Whenever I'm feeling the winter blues, I often try to add pops of color to my wardrobe.  Although some offices may be more conservative than others, you can still get creative and not have to resort to the same black, brown, and grey palette. 
If you are in a more conservative work environment and would like to wear more color, avoid wearing multiple bright colors at once. Pick one color to be your focus.

The Perfect Sweater Dress: How to Style a Sweater Dress this Season

The sweater dress is such a great wardrobe staple for colder weather. Dressing up during winter can be a little tedious.Your options for what to wear naturally narrows due to having to give up certain items of clothing to be cold weather appropriate. Luckily for us here in Toronto the winter has been mild compared to the past. As a result, I have been able to still wear skirts and dresses without the tights.