The Patterned Suit

Hello Everyone, 

I hope your holidays were good and everyone is safe and sound!

I’m extremely excited for this post because I was on a serious search for a patterned suit, however, not just any patterned suit. This suit had to be one with a great fit and with a striking presence to it, without making me look like a walking vintage couch. So, there it was at The Hudson's Bay Company.  I pounced on it immediately, but quickly backed away when I saw the hefty price tag. However, the price was not the only thing I was wary of, it was the fact it was patterned. The concept of a pattern is to decorate a form, so therefore, you definitely would be on display with this one!  I recently went back after discovering it was on sale and thought; “I have been a very good girl this year! So, Merry Christmas to me!"

 There are many advantages to a patterned suit, you can make a huge statement and wear the complete suit or you can break it up, to jazz up other items in your closet. However, such a bold statement can make you feel vulnerable if you are not prepared for the attention and are not ready to tell the world "look at me". In the past I was reluctant to try on these big statement outfits, but I have realized that we all possess unique attributes and gifts and everyone deserves a 'look at me' moment. Embrace what makes you unique and don't be afraid to stand out in the crowd.

So, what do you think of the suit? What items have you recently purchased or were gifted to you  that you're super excited about?

 Until Next time,

Outfit Information:

Blazer: Hudson's Bay (Rachel Roy)

Trousers: Hudson's Bay (Rachel Roy)

Dress Shirt: Thrifted

Heels: Thrifted 

Necklace: c/o Joseph Nogucci  (here)

Faux Fur, Smart Set & Joseph Nogucci

Hello Everyone,

So glad to be able to step outside with heels again without the risk of slipping and maybe breaking an ankle. The weather has been really mild today, to the point that the snow is melting, hence the not so great scenery. However, no complaints here from me, I don't mind the slush as long as it stays warm! Today’s post is jammed packed with some of my favorite things; today is thrift style Thursday and this week’s theme is faux fur!! This fur vest was actually a cropped jacket that I transformed into a  vest.

Next, I was reintroduced to Smart Set (clothing brand) at the blogger's conference I attended a few weeks ago.  The brand has completely re-invented itself into a hip clothing company catering to stylish professional women.   When I walked into Smart Set there was colour, texture, patterns and prints, which is a huge change from the past. One of my favourite colours is oxblood,so when I saw this blazer and blouse I knew I had to have it, and paired it with these oxblood coloured jeans. FYI, the zippers on the back of the jeans do not zip all the way up, they stop a bit above the ankles.

Lastly, I paired everything with this necklace and bracelet set by Joseph Nogucci---a  local Toronto brand. The outfit required something more subtle, rather than a big statement necklace. I adore the anchor symbol and see it as a representation of being grounded, which then keeps you focused on your goals and mindful of your achievements.

What do you think of the outfit? 

 

 

Please check out the other participants of Thrift Style Thursday and see how they rocked faux fur:

Spoolish // Being Zhenya // Sandpaper Kisses // Buttonsandbirdcages // The two cent chick //

Alligatortoe // Snippetswithalex 

Outfit Information

Faux fur vest: Thrifted 

Anchor necklace and bracelet: c/o Joseph Nogucci (see here)

Blazer: c/o Smart Set

Blouse: c/o Smart Set (see here)

Colored Jeans: Guess (old)

Heels: Thrifted 

Bag: Kijiji