Fall Essentials

Despite the fact that we've been experiencing slightly bipolar weather lately, fall has finally come and I couldn't be more excited. Fall is my all time favorite season. The great "just right" weather, the fashion and makeup trends are always something look forward too. It's also my birthday season so that's always something to be excited about. 

Anyway, I thought I'd do a quick post about my current fall essentials. These are just items I've been gravitating towards since the weather started changing. 

Coquette Scarf; "Wind"/Wilfred//Aritzia [HERE]

While the price tag on these uber popular blanket scarves is a little heavy on the pockets, I definitely now see why so many people love them. They're cute, they're warm - 100% wool - and they're huge! [hence blanket scarf]. I have two styles of these scarves and I'm embarrassingly looking into picking up one more.. But I feel they're worth it! I'm not saying go out and buy this exact one, but a goo scarf is definitely an essential for Autumn. 

Mariun Ankle Boots//Call It Spring [HERE]

I love fall because I love wearing boots. I've been obsessed with ankle boots lately and while I wasn't initially in love with these ankle boots, I've been wearing them a ton ever since. A good boot is a must for Fall!

Aviators//H&M

Even though the weather is getting cooler, it still gets quite sunny outside so having a pair of sunglasses definitely helps shield your eyes, protecting them at that! I personally love aviators on myself and gold framed aviators just scream Fall to me for some reason..

iPod Nano; 3rd Generation//Apple

School has started back up again and because I commute to school I like to catch up on sleep on the GO Bus as much as I can [I'm sure any GO transit rider can agree with me on how comfortable the seats can be!]. I like to rip out my trusty iPod when school starts because its compact and with the help of a decent pair of in-ear earphones, I can drown out the annoyingly loud chit chat that happens on the bus [who has that MUCH energy at 7:30am? Really..]. 

iPhone Wristlet//Michael Kors [HERE]

My boyfriend got me this wristlet with the intention of making sure I only carry the essentials in my wallet. This wristlet has been such a convenience cause it has a slot for my iPhone! I hate bringing a bag sometimes so the fact that this has an iPhone slot makes things so much easier.  I think this is more of a year round essential for me but I thought I'd throw it in since I've been loving it so much!

Bold Lip Colors; Rebel & Red Velvet/Satin Lipstick & Lip Butter//MAC & Revlon 

Fall is definitely vampy bold lip color season and I LOVE it! My faves are MAC Rebel - a deep berry shade, and Revlon Red Velvet - a deep blood red shade. Wearing these bold colors with a nude eye is such a pretty look to me. Plus it cuts your makeup time in half!

So those are just a few Fall essentials for moi! Let me know what your Fall essentials are down in the comments. 

xoxo

Monochrome Stripes

Striped Oversized Tee w/ Pu Collar//Costa Blanca

Black Trousers//Costa Blanca

Scarf/Coquette Scarf; "Wind"/Wilfred//Aritzia

Ankle Boots//Fergilicious by Fergie

Wallet/iPhone Wristlet//Michael Kors

Eyeshadow Palette/Naked Basics//Urban Decay

Watch/Rosegold Riley Boyfriend Watch//Fossil

[Yesterday's work outfit. Loving the oversized stripe tee!]

xoxo

Gone Are The Days of Summer..

Tulip Hem Tee//Costa Blanca

Denim Vest//Levi's

Burgandy Skinny Jeans//Costa Blanca

Scarf/Marraine Scarf; "Boyer Bay"/Wilfred//Aritzia

Shoes/420 Classics//New Balance

Bag//Bluenotes

Eyeglasses//Vogue

xoxo

P.S. Trying out a new way of posting outfit/fashion blogposts since school will be starting up again. Let me know how you like it! 

Fashion Pick-Ups// ARITZIA, LEVI'S & OAKLEY

Classic Rise Straight Cut/Demi Curve//Levi's

Denim Vest//Levi's

Black Snapback//Oakley

Coquette Scarf in "Wind"/Wilfred//Aritzia

I went to the Toronto Premium Outlets yesterday with my boyfriend and his family and while I didn't find too many good deals, I did land a few steals at Levi's and Oakley. While Nike and Levi's were my only targets on this outlet adventure and the Nike outlet sadly a dud, Levi's wasn't a complete let down. Obviously they didn't compare to the sales in the States, however I did manage to score a pair of $10 jeans and a denim vest. Funny store with the vest.. I probably went back and forth within the store trying to decide if I wanted to buy it.. trying to justify it for myself really. In the end I obviously decided to purchase it as it's posted here on my blog! How could I pass it up when it retails for $80, outlet priced at $60 and promoed for an additional $15 off! Anyway, I wasn't intending on purchasing anything else but stumbled upon a hat I've been wanting from Oakley on clearance for $15. To find out that it was on BOGO made it even better so I basically got it for $8. Apart from the outlet the only thing I purchased full price yesterday was yet another scarf from Aritzia that I've been anxiously awaiting for. I picked up one of Aritzia's famous Wilfred blanket scarves in "Wind"! Love love love it [despite my weeping pockets!]. So those are my most recent purchases..

xoxo

Wilfred Free Helena Dress

Dress//Aritzia/Wilfred Free/Helena Dress [HERE]

Bralette//Brandy Melville/Soriya Bralette [HERE]

Despite the fact that the material is a tad sheer, this racerback two-toned tank dress is one of the comfiest pieces of clothing I probably own. It's made of 100% viscose with a straight fit and ends with a curved hem. It's great for summer when you want to dress light.. literally, as well as a layering piece for when it starts to get colder outside. I like the fact that it has rather wide arm holes so you can wear fun bralettes or bandeaus underneath. I got mine from Aritzia for $22.50 [retail price $45] as they're currently having their spring/summer "Snooze You Lose" sale which has items marked down from 50-70% off - which is amazing if you're familiar with Aritzia's regular prices! If you can still get your hands on this piece I highly recommend checking it out or grabbing one ASAP!

xoxo

Fashion Pick-Ups// ARITZIA [Wilfred Haul]

Helena Dress - Wilfred Free [HERE]

Zimmer Dress - Wilfred Free [HERE]

Shalom Sweater - Wilfred Free [HERE]

Marraine Scarf in "Boyer Bay" - Wilfred [HERE]

I've been slightly obsessed with Aritzia lately, which is definitely out of the norm for me as I've been raised to find bargains and sales. Being the cheap shopper that I am, venturing into the land of Aritzia has kind of burned a hole through my already shallow pockets, however.. who could turn away when items that are normally $100+ get marked down 50-70% off! After years of getting what you pay for, I figured it was time I start investing in quality over quantity, right? With that said, here's what I've picked up over the past couple weeks. Most were from the "Snooze You Lose 50-70%" summer sale - which is still going on btw, so I recommend checking it out ASAP! - and one was a long thought out purchase being as it was regular price [I couldn't resist.. thinking about it weeks on end shall justify my purchase - *cue the buyer's remorse*]

xoxo

P.S. The fact that all my purchases happened to be from Wilfred was NOT on purpose.. I swear!