I’m seriously obsessed with orange right now. Almost as obsessed as I am with this asymmetrical mullet sweater dress my mom gave me over the Christmas holidays this year.

Well. I say “gave.” She’d probably say “borrowed without giving her a choice in the matter.”

Earrings, gift; Sweater dress, Sacada; Tights, can’t remember; Boots, Locale.

Photos by Aarron from FOATography.

This time of year, I naturally gravitate towards spring colours and summer fabrics. Not sure why – still below 0˚C out there, after all – but I like looking like a fresh breath of spring air.

This butterfly scarf, a purchase in late spring last year, is the perfect piece to make me feel more springy. The pale pink brogues were the icing on the top of the cake!

Sunglasses, The Gap; Earrings, The Winnipeg Folk Festival; Scarf, RW&Co; Blazer, Aritzia; Button front, Moon; Jeans, Suki Skinnies from October Boutique; Brogues, Sapato de Couro (Brasilia).

This outfit was constructed out of items of clothing that were within arms reach. Didn’t put much thought into the pieces, but I really wound up liking the result, even though sometimes it threw me off that my dress was only a few inches longer than my cardigan.

But really? A super soft turtleneck sweater dress under a super soft boyfriend cardigan is just about the best overcast day end-of-winter attire you can find. Felt like my outfit was snuggling me all day. I like it when it feels like my clothing is giving me a hug.

Glasses, Clearly Contact; Dress, Out of the Blue / Frockstar; Cardigan, Old Navy; Tights, Hue; Boots, Locale.

 

Pictures by Aarron from FOATography!

I promised more orange outfits, and I’m delivering another orange outfit. This one got a ton of fun compliments, like: “Those are very orange tights,” and “at least you’ll be safe if you go hunting.”

I’m just glad to wear this dress in the winter instead of the summer.

Scarf, gift from mom; Jacket, Shoulder (Brazil); Dress, Moon; Tights, Hue; Boots, Locale.

Pictures by Aarron from FOATography.

I’ve never been one to invite patterns onto my lower body. Not really. But this skirt is so simple and fun (and easy to style), that I just couldn’t resist.

Next step? Mixing another pattern in. Polkadot tights? Floral print top? All of the above?

In other news, these boots have been officially retired, and I am now in the market for a new pair of knee high black boots. I’ve had these suede bad boys for 5 years now, repaired them more times than I can count. They’ve always been the perfect pair of flat boots, and I’m sad to see them go.

Goodbye, black boots. It’s been a blast.

Necklace, Hilary Druxman; Sweater, The Gap; Skirt, Old Navy; Boots, Town Shoes.

Pictures by Aarron from FOATography!

My mom gave me the gift of orange apparel over the holidays. I’ve had these brogues in mind for a variety of outfits over the last six weeks or so, but it wasn’t until an open house at the tv studio that I finally put them on. I love how the emerald top looks with the bright orange shoes, and how the jersey knit blazer helps to make the fancier, slinky fabric of the blouse a touch more casual.

Best thing about this entire outfit, though? They had a green screen set up at the studio, and I got to be a floating head. And as the punch line of my favorite joke as a kid says: “You’d better quit while you’re ahead,” so on that note: pictures!

Pearl stud earrings, long long time ago gift from my dad; Blazer, Aritzia; Emerald blouse, Old Navy; Jeans, Suki Skinnies from October Boutique; Brogues, Sapato de Couro (Brasília).

Photos by Aarron from FOATography.

Note to self: when your shirt is both black and sheer, wearing a nude cami underneath isn’t always the best choice when you take outfit pictures in sunlight. Or with a flash.

In any event, I just welcomed this brand new pencil skirt into my life. I like it a lot. There’s no easier way to feel professional and efficient than by wearing a pencil skirt, I’ve always believed.

Earrings, Christmas gift; Shirt, Aritzia; Pencil skirt, Old Navy; Tights, Joe; Wedge pumps, Kenneth Cole.

Photos by Aarron from FOATography!

When I opened the box containing this cardigan on Christmas morning, I wasn’t quite sure what I thought. When I put it on, however, it was love. The colour and pattern in the sheer back is so delicate and feminine – and it goes perfectly with my new garnet chandelier earrings.

Perfect outfit for a Friday.

Earrings, Christmas gift; Cardigan, Anthropologie; Tights and tee, lululemon athletica; Boots, Town Shoes.

Photos by Aarron from FOATography!

When my mom gave me this top, I thought fleetingly about how I used to loath the mere idea of black and any shade of brown paired together. Now? Bring on the black and brown.

Especially when they’re in a top as cute as this one.

Earrings and necklace, Christmas Gift from my nieces and sister-in-law; Blazer, Luigi Bertoli; Shirt, Zara (gift from my mummy); Jeans, Suki Silvers by October; Boots, Town Shoes.

 

Photos by Aarron from FOATography.

Earlier this week, I confessed my love of the Big Bang Theory. Today, I confess my love of Game of Thrones with another TeeFury.com shirt.

This is my first TeeFury.com Game of Thrones tee. This summer I nabbed this beauty, a mashup between the Baratheon family and stout beer(Black Stag Imperial Stout). This tee is a mashup between the Lannister family and an ale (Golden Lion Blond Ale).

Obviously, I had to wear my gold cardigan to accessorize the tee. There really wasn’t any other option.

Gold Cardigan, thrifted (Dartmouth Value Village); T-shirt, TeeFury.com; Tweed skirt, Winners; Boots, Locale.