Rules are Meant to be Broken

I am rule follower. 

I rarely break the rules in life – that’s just a part of my type A personality. He he.

But what I have started to do is bend and sometimes break the rules when it comes to fashion. I just love the way fashion has progressed where colour blocking, pattern contradictions, and manipulating an outfit in a way that’s unique to you is totally acceptable now. 

Pairing my new green wedges mentioned here with my royal blue peplum skirt mentioned here broke some of the rules. 

The colours don’t necessarily complement each other. So I decided to wear a solid while t-shirt to ground the outfit. Adding another vibrant colour to the mix would have been a bit much. Yes, I am capable of paring down the flash when necessary. My white Fossil watch also added a casual element needed to also ground the outfit.

Remember, as long as your attitude matches your outfit, no one can call you out for breaking some of the rules. Wear it. Own it. 

 

 

 

White T-Shirt: Calvin Klein 

Peplum Skirt: Charlotte Russe 

Gold Long Chain: Sugarlime Jewelry 

Watch: Fossil 

Wedges: Expression 

Earrings: Amrita Singh 

 Ladies, have you broken any rules lately? I promise I won't tell.

Shine Bright Like a Diamond

As I have stated before, I am currently obsessed with bright colours.

My current obsession: perfect fit cotton t-shirts. They can be found in plenty of stores and they come in all sorts of fun and colourful shades. Calvin Klein and J Crew are my fav shops for these t-s right now.

I decided to pair a bright neon orange t-shirt with light lemon coloured stretch jeans. The outfit needed a punch so I decided to wear my leopard print heels. The cream coloured purse grounded the outfit. Don’t be afraid to break the rules ladies. Bights, stretch and leopard print work together. You just need to make sure your attitude matters. Ha!

 

 

 

T-shirt: CK

Stretch Jeans: CK

Purse: Coach 

Shoes: Fioni (Payless 5 years ago) 

Have you spotted any perfect fit t-s at good prices recently?

Flirty Summer

Do you know that men are instantly more attractive to women when they wear a white shirt / t-shirt with a pair of jeans? This is not just a Ramona fact. A scientific research study showed that men in plain white t-shirts were %12 more attractive than when they wore something else.  Just picture it ladies. It’s true right?

I think white is flattering on women and men. Too often women shy away from a white top because we think it my show our “trouble areas.” This is not true. When you find a white top that is cut appropriately for your body, it can be one of the most flattering / go-to pieces on your closet.

White shirts and t-shirts are a staple in my closet. I am always looking for simple white cotton ts and white button down shirts.

I was over the moon when I found this gorgeous white sheer shirt from Max Studio. Notice the panels and bow detail. Perfection.

I decided to pair my pretty white top with a pair of grey sorts and gold accessories.

I am IN LOVE with this gorgeous clutch that was sent to me from my gorgeous cousin Sam. It’s almost a retro glam style. Look at the huge gems and beading on it.

I didn’t want to dress the outfit up too much so I decided on a pair of gladiator sandals, which added a rough detail to the outfit. 

 

White Blouse: Max Studio 

Shorts: Mexx 

Clutch: Gift (lucky me) 

Gold Cuff: Forever XXI 

Sandals: Aldo 

What about you girls? Are you obsessed with white tops as much as I am? 

Shower Stylings

Hello gorgeous people!

I am doing something very different today. I wanted to show you how I planned and styled my beautiful sister’s bridal shower. The pictures are not from my IPhone as they usually are.

As I am sure you know by now, I love to dress up and I take pride in styling my outfits. I feel that my wardrobe in an extension of my personality and when I look good, I feel good. This is the same philosophy I use when planning an event. Where a small dinner party or a large scale shower I believe in planning all the little details. 

Theme

Picking a theme allows me to plan the entire mood of the event.  I decided to stick to pink, white, creams, and silver for the colours. I also decided that I wanted the shower to have a whimsical but glamorous bridal feeling. 

Layout

I held the event in the amenities room in my building. My poor caretaker had to let me in three times before the event so that I could sketch the room layout to plan the furniture placement and décor.  

 

Décor

When planning a party, the Dollar Store is my best friend. I picked up loads of scrap booking supplies, pink wrapping paper, hand mirrors, diamonds to be scattered around the tables, and more practical items such as glass and table ware.

I decided that I wanted a feature wall covered in Pink wrapping paper. This would add to the colour scheme and provide a visual point of interest to the room. I also decided to print out various quotes / sayings on love and sketches of bridal gowns. 

I also used a lot of dainty things from around my house like two little silver doves, a brass mushroom, and my collection of white Ikea picture frames.   

White paper lanterns and pink tissue pom poms added flare and visual height to the décor landscape.

Sometimes you have to work within the constraints of the furniture and other available factors in a space. The chalk board added a whimsical element. I also used a lamp from the room on the table to create a posh but home like feel. 

Flowers 

Impractical and a waste of money but I really don't care. I love having flowers around my house and I would certainly never throw any sort of party without thinking of displaying flowers. I like to buy bunches of flowers so that I can create arrangements myself. In addition to gorgeous vases, remember to use old jars, wine bottles, and small dishes to display flowers.  

Drinks

One of my friends gave me the idea for a Mimosa bar. How fabulous! Champagne was the base to several choices of fruit, juices, and sparkling water. This was a bit hit.

Food

I knew that I didn’t want to stress over the food. I was very lucky to have help but we decided to keep things easy breezy. I printed out the names of the dishes on place cards and added little flowers from the dollar store to each of the place cards. 

The cake was the star of the show. One of my friends (thank you Ola) made this delicious homemade cake and cupcakes. This masterpiece was the finishing touch to this party. 

You are Invited to Linda's Shower...

 

My dress: Papaya 

Shoes: Nine West 

Necklace: Forever XXI 

Earrings: Winners 

 Linda's Shoes: Betsy Johnson 

 Well, what do you think? Have you found some ideas or inspiration for your next party?