trend alert: embellished blazers

I love blazers. They make you look polished, no matter what cami you've thrown on underneath. And I will never forget the black pinstripe blazer with light pink accents including a cameo brooch from Le Chateau that I neglected to purchase and have regretted ever since.

These two in particular caught my eye for the season. Both share similarities but are strikingly different in the look they strive to create.

From left: Eve Gravel 'English M' Jacket - $180, Miss Sixty 'Chiu' Winter Jacket - $398

A definite improvement from the tacky designs of Rock & Republic. No wonder the only place you can find these are on eBay or department store outlets.

Pictures (respectfully) stolen from: LuxeLabel.com, RevolveClothing.com, HonestForum.com

trend alert: fall 'it' colour royal purple

I love purple. It's just so rich and elegant. Needless to say, I'm quite excited to see it popping up in Fall collections.

From American Eagle

to Juicy Couture

to Juliana Jabour (LOVE her.)

I actually just bought the most gorgeous purple pashmina from (don't judge me) Liz Claiborne. The colour is absolutely divine.

Purple is my new favourite colour.


Pictures (respectfully) stolen from: AE.com, RevolveClothing.com, ShopBop.com

trend alert: high-waisted slacks

I love the high-waisted trend.



I just snagged these Robert Rodriguez crops. Picture them with suspenders and a pale purple shirt. And nicer shoes, obviously.

Even the high waisted skirts are really cute. The one thing that I cannot picture is high-waisted jeans. I mean, I've seen pictures and I guess it could possibly work with a skinny leg, but still! Maybe it's just anything full length with a high waist? I think dress pants with a high waist might be ugly too.

They'll probably catch on though. The world was against skinny jeans and look at how long that lasted!

image from Nordstrom.com