Club Monaco scarf, Twenty8Twelve leather jacket,
H&M top, BDG pants, bag c/o Mary Nichols
This is about as simple as it gets. To be totally honest, my sartorial inspiration has been waning a bit lately. I’ve been hearing the same sentiment shared by other bloggers too this year. I don’t think I can remember a spring that has taken this long to roll around…every time I think I finally have an opportunity to break out all my happy spring clothes, it starts snowing or some freak wind storm passes through the coast. Consequently, I just keep going back to my winter classics that are about as good as maternity wear to me at this point. In other words, I could put them away for awhile and not miss them all that much.
Having said that, I’ve been really into subtle print mixing, especially in its simplest form: stripes. It’s just such an effortless way of adding some dimension to your look.
If you follow me on Twitter (do you see how I always drop these subtle hints to follow me??), then you probably heard about my amazing $20 shoe find on the Sunshine Coast. If there’s one thing about small towns that you have got to love, it’s the fact that when their boutiques do sales, they really have to do sales since they don’t have the traffic to move full-price or slightly reduced merchandise through the doors quickly enough. I love the cool cutaways on these heels, and the best part: they’re so comfy! So I guess my price per wear from here on out will be like…10 cents?
Um these are the most amazing shoes EVER, and what a find!! It makes it even more awesome that they're comfortable! I love stripes on stripes, I feel like spring is taking way too long to arrive as well. But it has to come sooner or later
xJennaD
haha you rock! i agree with you, everytime i want to wear some funky spring pieces, it rains, or its gloomy and dark and freezing cold and my mood goes down down down. i want summer to come!!!
sweet shoes! the design is very intriguing!
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Your shoes are amazing! Can't believe they were only $20, I have to say I'm jealous of your score 😉 The way you mixed stripes is so classic and I think the shoes almost add another stripe to your look! I'm hoping Spring arrives soon too (as I look out the window and see snow falling, ack!)
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i agree..i have been waning lately and can't wait for warmer weather. it's as if i have forgotten how to be creative! i love your bag, and those shoes are amazing!! great find!
Those shoes are such a bargain, they look great! Sounds like you have a great weekend planned. Hope you have a great time … and that spring rolls around soon!
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Those shoes are awesome! Hard to believe they're actually comfy considering that heel! I'm with you on the lack of inspiration too. My outfit today is so boring, I didn't even want to post. I'm so sick of winter clothes!!
Love this! Those shoes are so chic! Your outfits are always so effortless!
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love the stripes on stripes action!
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I absolutely love your shoes. They're so gorgeous and gosh, what a bargain!!That adorable top with skinnies and leather jachet is so stylish casual look.
Today we had fall back in winter weather, sudden temperature drop. Can't wait for spring, lets hope that after st. Patrick's day everything come around.
♥
xoxo Ra
your shoes are insane :-))) I loooooove them <3
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Stripes – love. Two types of stripes – love even more. A lovely chic and nautical look, your bag is one of my favourites. The blogger sale sounds like a very exciting event, so much to look forward this weekend…hope you have a great one
these shoes have something special, I think it's the cut
does one say cut for shoes? I don't know, hopefully you know what I mean 😉
your weekend sounds exciting, have fun!:)
xx claude
Love the scarf 🙂 So simple but adorable. And I know how you feel. The weather's been really bipolar where I am too. I'm pretty sure we had a 70+ day mid winter. Hopefully it evens out!
Yasmeen
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You look stunning! Simple yet chic.
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I love the double stripes – I am seriously crushing on that scarf, I love it! And I can't believe those shoes were $20 – that is awesome… they are awesome. You are awesome! Little too much caffeine today 🙂
XO
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It was crazy hot down here today. I think the South has skipped spring and gone directly to summer! 85 degrees F! I love your subtle stripe mixing! Show those girls how to do it right!
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You should move to Florida!!!
I love your shoes 🙂
Mabel
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Oooh, love the subtle print mixing. Nothing more versatile than stripes!
And I know, I hate this stupid delay in spring weather…ugh…I'm ready for some heat!
Also, those shoes? Seriously jealous. Haha, $20!? That's amazing <3
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I love the subtle pattern mixing and stripes are my favourite. You look lovely.
I wish I could be in Van for the clothing sale. It sounds like a blast. Enjoy your weekend!
Wren
I was wondering what the $20 shoes looked like… my gosh, they are AMAZING, Alex! So jealous.
xo, alison*elle
Those shoes are AMAZING!!! Omg, I'm seriously drooling over here! xx
that jacket is a excellent piece to own and love the way you add that Spring peach color to your outfit !
All right pally, let's start with those shoes. $20?? What a steal! They are just amazing, and so perfect with your put together casual ensemble. I always love it when you wear a pair of BDGs, they really are the perfect jean, especially considering the price! Definitely see another pair in my future 🙂 And as for the mixed stripes – all I'm going to say is that in my book, you can never go wrong with stripes. Ever. The more, the better. Can't wait to see you Saturday, my love!
xox,
Cee
I love your entire outfit and those look like the best shoes ever. I so wish I lived somewhere close enough to go to that blogger clothing sale! How amazing will that be!! 🙂
I don't know what it is I love so much about simple striped shirts! Yours is awesome – I love how thick the stripes are.
And P.S. I know what you mean about Cali – it is seriously the land of the plenty! I am Canadian and living in Vancouver as well, I just spend a lot of time there 🙂
We're actually in awe of your shoes! Can't believe you found such a steal in a small town. How did you even find a cute boutique with such cool shoes in a small town???AMAZING!
Love this look! That scarf is really cute and really works well with the thicker stripes of the shirt. Our favourite piece is the leather jacket, its have an incredible form! We just love it! 🙂
The girls
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Those shoes are such an amazing steal! The chunky heel and platform certainly make it more comfortable but that cut makes them edgy too. I totally feel you on the shitty weather. Even if it's sunny it's near freezing temperatures! I'm longing for some true spring/warm weather to bust out the colours and fun florals that just waiting to bloom.
Good luck with the sale on Saturday! Wish I could be there
— Laina
perfect look!!
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SOOO jealous those shoes are a GREAT find! Very miu miu!
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Love the shoes.
You look gorgeous. Your hair is stunning. 🙂
Rochelle
I LOVE LOVE LOVE YOUR SHOES!!
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Beautiful sense of style and great blog! Would you like us to be friends and follow each other?
xoxo,
Fashionhypnotised girl
Love your shoes ♥ ♥
Bisous
Yu'
I totally understand you!
One day it is super sunny and you are not reading for that, the next day you feel smart and go out in a light coat and BOOM snow falls on your face. Not nice!
psstt you look so pretty on the first picture!
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Amazing shoes! So cute and love the price! It's always a bonus when you score a great pair with excellent price! Love the stripe top with stripe scarf. Stripes and polka dots are everywhere and it's hard not to buy something everyday!!
I L-O-V-E those shoes!!! Ridiculously lovely find. So very jealous.
Awesome pictures, I love this outfit! 🙂
lovely bag and heels 🙂
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You always look gorgeous!!! That bag is fab and I also love your shoes!!!
Kisses, Lucy:)
Those heels are a major score. I have similar ones from F21, and they are super versatile. Love the striped scarf. It reminds me that I need to wear scarves more often!
Those shes are such an amazing find! Love them.
XO,
Erin
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love the outfit! I especially love the top with the scarf, they're both such a pretty muted color
so beautiful! i love the nautical feel of this outfit and the mixing of stripe patterns!
xo Rachel
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I love your shoes!!! A L O T ! !
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I love love love your shoes! <3
OMG ! You're as other people, I love your shoes !
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That is a great jacket.
Beautiful look 🙂
I love how you pair up similar patterns together but it didn't end up looking sloppy! I usually avoid that 😛 & I love your shoes, I never seen those kinds of shoes before, really unique!
Jo Bao ♥
I'm in love with those shoes. Want to go back and buy me a pair? I'm a size six and I'm only sort of kidding. But seriously those are amazing and even if you're feeling uninspired (lord knows I am too), you look really wonderful. I am lusting after the jacket and shoes. Sounds like you have an awesome weekend ahead of you. Enjoy it!
Alex you are so stunning! simply so gorgeous! love the scarf, it's the perfect accessory!
xoxo
kelly
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you are once again like a fairy in the fairy tale!
xo
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Oh man, those shoes are awesome and such a steal! Lucky you for finding these… And they look great with this more basic, but pretty look. Love the stripes!
xo Leonie
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I have been kinda looking for a easy way to ease into the print mixing and something like this looks perfect!
You look beautiful as always! I love this outfit, and those shoes are killer. Have a great time at your event and enjoy St. Patty's weekend!! 🙂
love those shoes! wish i could come to the sale 🙁
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I love that profile shot of you! And your stripes! AND YOUR SHOES! What a steal! They're quite awesome.
I like the stripes + stripes in this look! And sweet deal on the shoes.
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Love the shoes!
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I love the heels, they finish the outfit!
great outfit! I love it from head to toe!
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