“One is never over-dressed or underdressed with a Little Black Dress.” – Karl Lagerfeld

Confession: I didn’t pick out this dress, my husband did. He told me it reminded him of a dress from the future, like from Blade Runner. I followed through on his suggestion, tried the dress on and fell in love with it. Honestly, my husband is my favourite shopping partner because he often picks things out I didn’t notice and he’s honest. I love the days we spend shopping together, as it’s both fun and relaxing.

What I like most about this dress is that it elevates the basic black dress. I’m also a sucker for fit and flare styles, and I find that this dress in particular really emphasizes my waist with the full pleated skirt. I also think that the cap sleeves are unique, adding a bit of edge. Also, I’m loving the block heel trend and hope it’s here to stay!

Dress: Sisley. Bag: Gucci. Earrings: J.Crew (old). Bracelet: Louis Vuitton. Shoes: Tahari (similar here). Watch: Chanel J12. Lips: MAC Diva.

“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” –  Albert Camus

I love mustard yellow. I really like the way it looks on my skin tone and hair, and it stands out during this time of year, reminding me of the leaves changing colour. This dress caught my attention not just because of its colour, but the texture and details. I like when a dress requires minimal jewelry because it can then speak for itself. I paired this dress with shoes that I bought a few seasons ago at The Bay for only $17. Even though it’s hidden in the basement, I highly recommend checking out the shoe department at The Bay in Windsor. They have a really good selection, and often there are amazing sales with extra discounts.

Dress: Design Lab. Shoes: Pegabo (old, similar). Eyeglasses: Chanel. Sunglasses: Karen Walker. Bag: Louis Vuitton. Watch. Chanel J12. Bracelet: Louis Vuitton. Lips: MAC Brick-o-la.

“Money doesn’t buy elegance. You can take an inexpensive sheath, add a pretty scarf, gray shoes, and a wonderful bag, and it will always be elegant.” –  Carolina Herrera

For me, one of the best things about this time of year are scarves. I love scarves, whether their purpose is to keep you warm, or as an added accessory. When I was in Italy this past summer, I saw so many women wearing scarves, even when it was hot outside. Scarves add a touch of excitement to any outfit. The scarf I’m wearing here is one of my favourites, especially because I bought it in Paris on our honeymoon three years ago. I remember it being one of the most fun shopping experiences, where the sales associate folded and draped various styles on me.

For my outfit, I folded the scarf into the basic bias fold, then draped it around my neck. From there, I tied one knot using one of the draped sides, and then simply fed the other piece through the knot. I also like the look of just folding the scarf diagonally into a triangle and then tying it around my neck.

Dress: Aritzia (old, similar here). Scarf: Hermes. Clutch: Parker via Saks Fall 2015 promotion (currently lusting over this and this). Sunglasses: Karen Walker. Shoes: H&M (old, similar here). Bracelet: Kate Spade (old). Watch: Chanel J12. Lips: Colourpop Lyin’ King.

I know the shoes are difficult to see, but they’re part of Le Chateau’s Reflex line, which I highly recommend to anyone who is on their feet all day. I also like how Le Chateau’s shoes consistently fit my wider feet.

Though I’m enjoying trying out my new fall clothes, I really don’t want the warmer weather to end!

Dress: Forever 21 (similar). Shoes: Le Chateau. Necklace: Stella and Dot. Bracelet: Baublebar (old). Earrings: H&M (old). Watch: Chanel J12. Bag: Louis Vuitton “Petit Noe”(old style). Lips: MAC Rebel.

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“First feelings are always the most natural.” – Louis XIV

When I saw this dress on the Black Milk website, I knew I had to buy it. Versailles means so much to me both as a history student and teacher, and it was also one for the first places I visited in Europe back in 2010. Though the pattern is awesome, the style feels a bit too youthful for me, being that it’s very short and sleeveless. To add some maturity, I paired the dress with a classic black blazer. I think you can pretty much add a black blazer to any dress to make it more formal, so it’s a great wardrobe staple to own.

Dress: Black Milk. Blazer: Aritzia (I also like this one). Shoes: Max Studio via DSW. Bracelet: Stella and Dot. Watch: Chanel J12. Earrings: Baublebar (old). Bag: Louis Vuitton “Pochette”. Lips: Chanel Rouge Allure Enigmatique

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Confusion in her eyes that says it all
She’s lost control
And she’s clinging to the nearest passerby
She’s lost control

– “She’s Lost Control” Joy Division

It’s a Saturday night and we’re going to hang out with friends and make sandwiches. Do I need to dress up? Not necessarily, but every day is a fashion show in my mind. However, I wanted to keep it casual and comfy for an evening full of food. This skirt is a wardrobe staple for me, especially when paired with a peplum top, but for this night I wanted to show my love for music with a Joy Division tee I bought in London back in 2014. And FYI, I actually listen to Joy Division, I didn’t just buy it because it looked cool. I think your clothing choices should be honest.

Shirt: Bought in UK (similar here). Skirt: Aritzia. Shoes: Toms. Bag: Saint Laurent. Eyeglasses: Chanel. Bracelet: Stella and Dot (sold out, similar here). Lips: Colourpop “Lost”.