Feeling Thrifty

Today was a good day for thrift store purchases!  I managed to snag three skirts and a pair of trousers for $8!

Photos to follow, just as soon as I get home...

I'm Loving Orange

I'm really loving orange this season.  Here are a few of my favourite picks:

 Vero Moda Very Belted Sleeveless Top | ASOS

£55 (Approx $88 CAD)

Women's Linen-Blend Roll-Up Dress | Old Navy

$34.50

Full needle cardigan | Banana Republic

$59.99

LOIS Orange Suede Knot Detail Platform Sandals | Topshop

£65 (Approx $103 CAD)

Spring Orange | Joe Fresh

Striped T-Shirt - $24, Cargo Pants - $24, Check Shirt - $19

For Japan With Love - #Japan

Tomorrow I will be participating in the Bloggers Day of Silence for the disaster relief effort in Japan.

Please donate whatever you can to help the relief effort.

My thoughts are with the people of Japan and their families around the world.

Prada Creepers

So, the latest fashion fad to come of the runway is the Prada Creeper!  The strange amalgamation of a brogue, an espadrille and a running shoe, this footwear is starting to cause a craze!

Prada stores received a few pairs of the shoes which sold out almost instantly.  Now they are available on a pre-order basis.  The shoes are totally customizable down to the colour and size of platform, and you can expect to receive your very own pair of  Prada Creepers in only 6-8 weeks (perfect for the summer months, I hear you cry!)

Retailing at over $800, they are definitely a luxury purchase.  I'm interested to see which high street stores venture down this path.  I'm undecided on this trend.  They look funky in a strange sort of way, and you can tell they would be really comfortable.  Hey, the even look good with a dress.  I'm just not sure I could get on the bus in the morning without some people looking at me like I had gone crazy with three pairs of shoes and a glue gun!

{Images Courtesy of Grazia Daily}

Lakme, Swedish Summer, and Pallavi Mohan

I've been loosely following Lakme fashion week.  I love to see the designs, but I find a lot of it isn't suited to our Western market.

I saw this design today though on the Pallavi Mohan show that would be perfect for the Swedish Summer trend. Look at that detailing and how it moved down the runway.  Simply stunning.

Mohan has a great philosophy when it comes to her collections.  She would rather more people wore her designs than just being considered as a prestige label.  Therefore she has two collections.  One high end Indian wear and a ready to wear, more affordable line.  Making the brand accessible to everyone.

Love This... I Agree!

{via workisnotajob}

Blue Skies and Club Monaco

It's finally starting to feel like Spring.  Two days of bright blue skies and sunshine.  I even went out for a walk at lunchtime yesterday without fearing for my life (and my behind) on the icy paths.

I love this time of year.  In February you feel like the winter is never going to end and then suddenly you see the first signs of Spring.  The Winter boots and snow jacket are cast away for cuter, lighter styles and you actually start to feel stylish again!

Here are a few pieces from Club Monaco that will be fantastic for Spring!

 I'm desperate to find a pair of cute trousers like this to wear with brogues and heels this season. I can't find a pair that fits well though. 

I love the floaty maxi dress paired with the harder, more masculine heels.  However, I would team this with a leather jacket instead of the safari style shirt.