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You've probably seen the "6 God" aka Drake's newest video for his infamous bop "Hotline Bling". If not, go watch...

You've probably seen the "6 God" aka Drake's newest video for his infamous bop "Hotline Bling". If not, go watch it, I guarantee you'll be entertained : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxpDa-c-4Mc It's basically Drake awkwardly dancing so naturally, it's a super cute video haha.

Now, this might be a weird confession but I sometimes get style inspirations/creative ideas from visual pieces. You'd be surprised at how much thought goes into the artists' looks. I find myself to be much more observant when I watch music videos now, because my eye is instantly drawn to the different outfits (style blogger problems).

The hotline bling reinforced the confirmation that turtlenecks are indeed, super in right now,  often exhibited through dresses, crop tops, and sweaters. Because there are so many ways to wear a turtleneck, it's easy to find one that best suits your style. For example, I love crop tops so naturally, I decided to join this trend by experimenting with them. My recent obsession is this burgundy piece I'm wearing in the pictures:

 Thanks for reading, have a lovely weekend and enjoy Halloween!

There are endless reasons  as to why black is one of the best colors to incorporate into your style. If you've read my previous posts, t...

There are endless reasons as to why black is one of the best colors to incorporate into your style. If you've read my previous posts, then you'll know that I'm a big fan of this dark tone. The upcoming winter is a great excuse for me too, because I won't have to explain to anyone why I'm wearing the color all the time (I had a lot of that during the summer haha). Before I talk about my outfit, I'm going to give you a couple of reasons as to why black is the best color!

1) Matching is not a problem

Wearing black is probably one of the easiest things to do when it comes to fashion because you never have to worry about matching! Yes, the color has different 'shades' but they all pretty much resemble each other. And, if you want to wear a piece of black clothing with another color, you won't have to worry about matching too because black goes with everything!

2) It's flattering and chic

Many have said that black is flattering. I totally agree! It can definitely accentuate your figure. It's also very chic so if you want to appear sophisticated, you know what to do.

3)It makes a  statement

If you want to go bold, then black is the color for you. I find it just oozes confidence and strength when incorporated into your look.

4) It's extremely versatile

You can find any type of fabric in this color. Whether it be suede, silk, or velvet, don't worry, you'll find it in black.

And finally...


5) It will never go out of style.

Yep, the "all black" trend has been around for long, and I don't think it's going anywhere!


After reading that, I'm sure you've guessed what my look for this post is going to be like. Yep, all black everything. Black top, black pants, black shoes. 

My look consisted of an open-back bodysuit, high-waisted jeans, a leather jacket and patent booties.
The favorite part of my outfit is definitely my shoes. I saw them at Zara ; however, they didn't have my size(having huge feet can be annoying sometimes..) so I ordered them online. I kid you not, the moment I got the email that my order was delivered", I ran to my door. I find they are super unique; the best part about them is the ombré heel which is absolutely gorgeous. They're also extremely similar to the Ankle Patent Booties from Diorhttp://www.dior.com/couture/en_us/womens-fashion/shoes/boots-and-ankle-boots/black-patent-calfskin-ankle-boot-and-heel-with-transparent-ink-spill-effect-10-cm-11-21113 which were shown at their Winter 2015 Catwalk Show.

Here's a detailed shot of the boots:

And some shots of my outfit:







Outfit details:

Bodysuit: American Apparel

Jeans: Topshop

Leather jacket: Massimo Dutti

Shoes: Zara

Bag: Louis Vuitton

Get the look!

Bodysuit:

http://store.americanapparel.net/cotton-spandex-jersey-u-neck-long-sleeve-bodysuit_rsa8357

Jeans:

http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=12556&catalogId=33057&productId=17457667&categoryId=1512549&parent_category_rn=433414


Leather jacket:

http://www.massimodutti.com/gb/women/leather/leather-jacket-with-padded-shoulders-c675010p6954688.html?colorId=800&categoryNav=675010

Shoes:

http://www.zara.com/ca/en/woman/shoes/ankle-boots/high-heeled-patent-bootie-c288001p2775703.html


Bag:

http://eu.louisvuitton.com/eng-e1/women/handbags/cross-body-bags/to-5

Hello hello hello! So as you may know, these past few weeks have been all about Fashion Week(FW). It started with New York, London, then M...

Hello hello hello!

So as you may know, these past few weeks have been all about Fashion Week(FW). It started with New York, London, then Milan and right now Paris Fashion Week is happening. Unfortunately, I can't be there to look at the great collections and street styles but thanks to Instagram, Tumblr and online magazines, I'm keeping up!

Some of you may not know this about me, but I'm a very observant person. I guess this helped me quite a bit during NYFW because I immediately noticed certain trends that kept recurring (whether I saw them in person or on social media). This is where the Stan Smiths(http://www.adidas.ca/en/mens-stan-smith-shoes/B24364.html) come in. Many individuals have been spotted wearing these Adidas shoes and it's going global. Whether you're in New York or Paris, you're bound to see someone wearing these sneakers.

 You see, right now, there is a certain style which combines chic pieces with this sporty footwear and I absolutely love it. Yes, it has somewhat always been around but it's becoming a major thing in the industry.  Of course, Celebrities like Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner have been following this type of look. To get an idea of the trend, you can look at the pictures below:

Ok, see what I mean? Before the Stan Smith's re-made(our parents used to wear these tennis shoes!) their way into the fashion world, outfits like Gigi and Kendall's were generally worn with heels or flats. It therefore seems as though heels are being traded in for comfortable sneakers. Personally, this is allowing me to experiment with my different pieces of clothing and my Adidas sneakers.

Check out how I decided to combine my look with Stan Smith's, with the help of my photographer (http://www.brianrankin.ca)








I hope this post has inspired some of you to get out there and experiment with your clothing pieces and sneakers.

PS : A friend of mine has launched an amazing website! It's called MUACENTRAL, and is an online directory that gives users direct access to a list of the best makeup artists near their locations. You can find artists for weddings, photoshoots, parties, etc. For all you makeup and beauty lovers out there, this is a great service. You can visit : http://muacentral.com to check it out.


Thanks for reading!


Outfit details:

Sweater: Forever 21

Skirt: Zara

Clutch: Burberry

Bracelet #1: Marc Jacobs

Bracelet #2: Longchamp

Shoes: Adidas Stan Smith


Get the look!


Sweater:

http://www.forever21.com/shop/ca/en/women-sweaters-knits/p/cropped-cable-knit-sweater-2000157974--1001

Skirt:

http://www.zara.com/ca/en/woman/skirts/view-all/patterned-skirt-c733908p2915005.html

Bag:

https://us.burberry.com/small-embossed-check-leather-clutch-bag-p39710821

Bracelet #1:

https://www.shopbop.com/standard-supply-leather-bracelet-marc/vp/v=1/845524441948906.htm?currencyCode=CAD&extid=AFFPRG_Polyvore_CPC_SB_CAD&cvo_campaign=polyvore_sb_cad&cvosrc=affiliate_cpc.polyvore_ca.bracelets+%26+bangles

Bracelet #2:

http://us.longchamp.com/accessories/longchamp-20/bracelet-5452888?sku=33314

Shoes:

http://www.adidas.ca/en/womens-stan-smith-luxe-shoes/AF6750.html?pr=oos_rr&slot=2