{Style} Flower Power

Rosette sweater- Pink Martini | leather skirt- Alice + Olivia | pumps- Lauren Ralph Lauren (similar) | crossbody bag- Michael Kors | pearl necklace- Zara | rings- Saint Laurent + Mimi & Marge | bangles c/o Forever 21 | watch- Michael Kors 

Thanks for stopping by friends — happy Monday!

Photos by Andrew Tarver 

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{Style} Birds of a Feather...

Top + skirt- Icone via Simons | clutch- DVF | heels c/o Zara | necklace- Ily Couture | ring- Saint Laurent | bracelets c/o Forever 21 | watch- Michael Kors

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{Style} Sweats and the City...

Celfie Tshirt- Sincerely Jules | sweat pants- Simons | bag- 3.1 Phillip Lim | studded pumps- ShoeMint | necklace c/o T&J Designs | ring- Saint Laurent | bangles c/o Forever 21 | watch- Michael Kors

Well here's a sight you probably never expected to see around these parts — faux leather sweat pants. In my defense, I was overcome by the sheer novelty (at least for me) and awesomeness that is these pants while hunting for holiday wear yesterday (but that's a story for another day). I sheepishly tried them on — half in disbelief over my selection, half in shame of my new-found admiration for shiny sweats — and scurried over to the checkout counter before I could change my mind. And you know what? Turns out I'm kind of in love with these ridiculous pants after all... Sorry, not sorry.

Happy Monday, friends! xx

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{Style} Laid Back Labour Day...

Top- Zara | skirt- Sonia Rykiel for H&M (super old) | sandals- Target | panama hat- H&M | tote- Michael Kors | necklace- Ily Couture (love the navy and ivory version too) | sunglasses- Karen Walker | bangles c/o Forever 21 | ring- Saint Laurent 



Yesterday was filled with adventure, as Mr. AiF and I headed out of town for a little picnic and a lot of exploring... There were finger foods, lush greenery (pictured above) and weird, X-Files-inspired architecture (definitely not pictured above). Hey, gotta keep things interesting, am I right?

But enough about me, how was your Labour Day? Fill me in, lovelies! xx

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{Style} The Statement Sweater...

I feel like a total traitor in saying this, but I internally fist pump whenever temperatures drop and the days get a little crisp around here... Wtf is wrong with me, you ask? Well I'm sorry, but if loving layering as much as I do is wrong, then I don't want to be right. Besides, it's been months since I've worn a sweater let alone popped a collar underneath one, so I figured I was long overdue for a Kenzo moment... Next up is tights, but if I say that aloud Kastles might just beat me with a stick.

Happy Friday, friends! Hope you guys have a nice, layer-filled weekend! xx

Sweater- Kenzo (similar here) | denim button up- Forever 21 | skirt- Joe Fresh (borrowed from Kastles) | sunglasses- Karen Walker | metallic heels- ShoeMint | metallic satchel- Milly | ring- Saint Laurent

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{Feature} Beauty in Destruction...

Sometimes the most unexpected backdrops turn out to be the best, as was the case with this construction site that my friend Jerry coaxed me onto. Despite the nagging feeling that I was doing something wrong the entire time (B&E, anyone?), it was actually one of the funnest shoots I've ever done — Rain, lightning, jagged edges and all. xx

Dress- Forever 21 (old; last seen here) | necklace- gifted | sandals- Target | ring- Saint Laurent  
Photos by Jerry Aulenbach

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{Style} Mixed Bag...

I love a sneak peek as much as the next girl, so when Nella Bella sent me their Filix Shopper Tote to preview from their Summer 2013 collection, I was pleased as punch. The bag is sleek and simple in design, which makes it a great go-to for work and travel (in case you haven't noticed, it's huge), and no matter how much I bog it down with the contents of my life, its handles are super comfortable under the added weight. To test this, I toted around a laptop, heels, extra makeup and book yesterday and lived to tell the tale... Now that's what I call a durable bag.

Stay tuned May 10 to see the rest of their summer collection — I know I will! xx

Outfit details: polka dot denim shirt- Winners; snake print jeans- Parasuco; spike pumps- ShoeMint; Filix Shopper Tote c/o Nella Bella; necklace- Zara; ring- Saint Laurent

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{Style} Changing Directions...

No, I'm not talking about some life changing decision or epiphany that the title of this post might suggest, but about the stripes of my shirt... What, you know not to expect anything more than superficial musings from me by now, don't you?

Happy Monday friends, I hope everyone's week is off to a smashing start! xx

Outfit details: striped blouse- Forever 21; skirt- American Apparel; leather clutch- vintage; pumps- ShoeMint; ring- Saint Laurent; necklace- Pamela Love

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{Style} Weekend Wear...

My mister and I had a delightful trip to the art gallery this weekend, complete with shots of espresso and pastries that were promptly dropped on the cold, cement floor. What ensued was about 10 minutes of me trying to convince him not to eat said floor danish, culminating in my having to physically remove the contaminated pastry from the vicinity... Let's just say Mr. AiF really, really likes his sweets.

And speaking of sweet, take a look at this adorable vintage crossbody I rediscovered in my closet! I bought it many moons ago during a particularly fruitful thrifting sesh, but somehow space case over here forgot all about it... Typical. It may not hold much (no need to test that assumption like in this post), but it sure is cute! xx

Outfit details: gingham shirt- Joe Fresh; leather jacket- Zara; lilac jeans- Joe Fresh; booties- Shoe Mint; crossbody bag- vintage; necklace- Forever 21; ring- YSL

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{Details} Casual Club...

Now don't judge, but every now and then I feel compelled to bring my vintage Club Monaco sweatshirt out of hibernation. I don't know what it is about that old, familiar logo and its circle-engulfed crest, but I love it. Maybe it's because these sweatshirts saw me through my childhood (that, and pacifier jewelry) making them steeped with nostalgia, or the fact that every crush I ever had ages eight through 10 sported these bad boys too. Shrug. Whatever it is, the CM sweatshirt is alive and well in my heart and on the blog today... I'm sorry and you're welcome. xx

Outfit details: sweater- vintage Club Monaco; plaid shirt- thrifted; jeans- Urban Outfitters; cap toe heels- Zara; necklace- Forever 21; ring- YSL

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{Style} Hearted Girl...

A couple weeks ago I saw a pic of a heart sweater on my friend Kassie's blog and thought to myself, "Man, that's one cute sweater; I wish I had something like that to wear." About 30 seconds later I realized that I had a nearly identical sweater already in my wardrobe (last seen here) and that the only reasonable explanation for my memory lapse is that I hoard clothes like a mo-fo. Hey, what do ya do.

In other news, I'd like to draw your attention to my lips in this post... Notice anything different? You guessed it friends, I am sans red lipstick here. Not something I plan on making a habit of, but a fun little change nonetheless. 


Happy Monday, lovelies! xx 

Outfit details: heart sweater c/o West 49; blouse- Topshop; pants- H&M; pumps- Joe Fresh; clutch- American Apparel; ring- YSL

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