{Style} Casual Friday

Varsity jacket- Forever 21 (my dream version) | Tshirt- Rag & Bone (want it in black next) | jeans- H&M | booties- ShoeMint (old; similar style here) | bag- 3.1 Phillip Lim | jeweled beanie- H&M | necklace c/o T&J Designs | ring- Forever 21 | bracelet- J.Crew | watch- Michael Kors 

 

Hello friends, and welcome to a new and improved Adventures in Fashion! I hope you guys like the new look, and that you'll join me in the first of many new developments to come around here. I'm more dedicated than ever to growing and nurturing this blog, and am so grateful to each and every one of you for joining me along this crazy journey... You can look forward to several upgrades in the weeks to come (like my new and improved about page and navigation bar!) and I hope to bring you lots of fresh collaborations, projects, and of course, outfit inspiration from here on out.

Join me back here on Monday for the start of a new theme week, and have a fabulous weekend! xx

Photos by Andrew Tarver 

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{Wardrobe Wednesday} The F�line Beanie

 

Something about Brian Lichtenberg's quirky, tongue-in-cheek approach to apparel design has captured the hearts of many a fashion phile, earning him a cult following for his Homi�s, Ballin and � my personal favourite � F�line Meow roster of designer-inspired logos. Equal parts homage to, and rejection of, the Herm�s, Balmain and C�line power labels from which the line was built, Lichtenberg's tees, sweatshirts (I have my eye on this one) and head wear are undeniably undeniable.

 

I don't know about you guys, but for me, it's official: A new obsession is born... So burrrr-ing (get it?) on the Lichtenbergs!

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{Style} High Gloss Black...

Happy weekending, everyone! Whatever you end up doing, I hope it involves lots of sweet treats, downtime and cuddles! xx

Sweatshirt- Theory | button up- Gap | striped skirt- Forever 21 | metallic bag- Milly | heels- ShoeMint | beanie- Zara | sunglasses- Karen Walker | necklace c/o T&J Designs | ring- House of Harlow | bangles c/o Forever 21 | watch- Michael Kors

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{Style} On the Chase...

Well hello there, friends! As some of you may already know, today is an extra special day... No, not because it's Friday and you've got a hot date with the school (or office) hunk or an invite to some super rad party, but because 34 years ago today, a woman who would later come to shape my formative years was born. That's right my friends, it's Claire Danes' birthday and I for one think we should all take a moment to celebrate the woman who brought us Angela Chase.

Now even if you strip her of those envy-inducing red locks and her effortless, plaid-centric style, Angela has that whole "voice of a generation" thing going for her. With her teen angst, way awesome friends (I still think of Rickie to this day!) and that whole hottest-dude-in-the-world-chasing-after-me thing, she had throngs of girls not only looking up to her, but relating to her as well. So in honour of Claire, here are some of my favourite Angela quotes from the series:

"My parents keep asking how school was. It's like saying, "How was that drive-by shooting?" You don't care how it 'was,' you're lucky to get out alive." 

 

"It's so weird that teachers actually, like, live places."

 

"When someone compliments your parents, there's, like, nothing to say. It's like a stun gun to your brain."

"Walking into someone else's house for the first time is like entering another country. Not that I've ever been to another country."

Happy birthday, Claire! I plan on wearing lots of plaid and making a voice-over to celebrate. xx

Outfit details: sweater- LNA; faux leather shorts- H&M; beanie- Zara; clutch- BCBG; booties- ShoeMint; necklace- Zara; rings- Larus

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{Guest Post} Pop of Pattern...

Hello sugar plums! I'm guest posting over on Style-Isle today, so be sure to head on over there to see the full post... Happy Wednesday! xx

Outfit details: denim shirt- Forever 21; dress- Simons; quilted clutch- Michael Kors; booties- Aldo; beanie- Old Navy; polka dot tights- Joe Fresh; necklaces- Zara & Forever 21; bracelet- Forever 21; watch- Michael Kors

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{Style Panel} My So-Called Outfit...

 

I love all things �90s, from flannel and Doc Martens to poof pens and Pop-up Video. Growing up during this time, I experimented with everything from overalls and dark lip liner, to argyle mini skirts and baby doll tees that had Cher Horowitz written all over them. Fast forward a few years, and I still find traces of the decade creeping into my life via fashion, music and film.

Take this dress for instance; the vibrant tribal print conjures up images of Saved By The Bell (which I'm currently rewatching on Netflix!) or Fresh Prince of Bel Air characters, while the booties, leather jacket and slouchy beanie pay homage to the grungier side of the spectrum (of which I�m sure Angela Chase would approve). Whether you like it or not, elements from this � oh let�s go ahead and call it magical � decade are probably creeping into your wardrobes as well, so you may as well embrace the resurgence and work it. Anything from lace up booties and oversized plaid shirts is fair game, with jeweled hair clips (omg, remember those?!) and dark, neutral lips all vying for your attention. I guess what they say is true: You can take the girl out of the �90s, but you can�t take the �90s out of the girl. xx

Be sure to check out more '90s-inspired looks from this week's Style Panel!

Outfit details: dress- Forever 21; leather jacket- Zara; fringe bag- H&M; booties- Shoe Mint; beanie- Zara; tights- Joe Fresh

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{Style} The Legend of Ron Burgundy...

Alright, you've got me � this post has nothing to do with Anchorman. Regardless, I just couldn't resist the title. Ron or no Ron, burgundy is pretty legendary, no? It's one of my go-to shades of the season, and, well, let's just say that it plays nicely with other neutrals... What a colour. I would go so far as to say that I love it almost as much as I love � to quote one of the brightest minds of cinematic history � lamp. xx

Outfit details: coat- Forever 21; dress- Darling; blouse- Topshop; tights- Joe Fresh; booties- Aldo; beanie- Zara; necklace- Forever 21; ring- House of Harlow; clutch- vintage YSL

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{Valentine's Week} The Date...

My mister and I are diurnal creatures, so the majority of our jaunts happen during daylight hours... Dates included. It just so happens that our favourite activities are better suited to daytime, like leisurely strolls, brunching (our fave!), vintage shopping and coffee-drinking galore (trust me, late night caffeine and I do not mix). Kassie and her adorable hubby snapped some pics of us during a double date last weekend, and despite the piggy backing and Dungeons & Dragons, these photos pretty much capture a typical lobbie day-date... Photos (much to the dismay of Mr. AiF) and all.

In other news, I want to thank Hayden Reis for sending me this adorable striped tote, which is quickly becoming my new favourite work/gallivanting bag. It just has so many pockets and handy snaps that I've found myself lugging it around on the daily, which is always good because my current tote has seen better days... And speaking of better days, I recently replaced my four-year-old coat with this snazzy � albeit nautical � Zara coat. Gotta love end of season sales, am I right?

Happy Valentine's Day, friends � Hope everyone has a fun, sugar-filled day! xx

Outfit details: coat- Zara; beanie- Old Navy; dress- Zara; rain boots- Michael Kors; polka dot tights- Joe Fresh; striped tote c/o Hayden Reis

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{Style} Shades of Purple...

Outfit details: blazer- Zara; silk top- Forever 21; lilac jeans- Joe Fresh; beanie- Zara; spike heels- ShoeMint; necklaces- Forever 21 & gifted; bracelets- Joe Fresh & Blue Vanilla

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{Style} Casual Friday...

The weekend is here, and I for one am mega excited (yes, I said mega) to kick back, relax and maybe even do a little shopping while Mr. AiF's out of town. Hey, when the cat's away, am I right? Nothing crazy, just a thing or two to spice things up a bit... You know what else I'm particularly looking forward to this weekend? Uninterrupted, quality time with my old pal Netfix without so much as a peep about my (totally awesome) movie selections... Looks like it's just going to be me and Teen Wolf this Friday night � hubba hubba.

Outfit details: camo jacket- Zara; denim shirt- Topshop; cross dress c/o Lulus.com; leather clutch- American Apparel; beanie- Zara; bracelet- Forever 21; gold watch- Michael Kors

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{Style} Chained...

Gold pleats, and chain motifs, and houndstooth accents � Oh my! There's a lot going on in this outfit, but I wouldn't have it any other way... And hey, while we're at it why not throw in a pop of red? Now we're talking.

Clothing and jewelry aside, there's something to be said about a good, basic bag, am I right? A black, compartment-packed cross body can make life oh-so easy, and this Nella Bella number does just that. It has removable pieces so you can wear it as a bag or clutch, upping its multifunctional factor... Now that's my kind of bag.

Happy Monday, friendlies! xx

Outfit details: silk blouse- Joe Fresh; pleated skirt- The Pretty Secrets (vintage); beanie- Old Navy; bag c/o Nella Bella; shoes- Aldo; houndstooth tights- Joe Fresh; necklace c/o Sira & Mara USA; bracelets- Forever 21

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{Style} Happy Pants...

In the dead of winter, a little floral print can do wonders for morale...  Take it from me, with over a month of snow under my belt, nothing cheers me up quite like some peppy pants. That, and cheesecake. And ice cream.  Ooooh, and pretty much all carbs. Luckily for you guys this isn't a food blog... Although Adventures in Gluttony kinda has a nice ring to it, no?

Outfit details: denim shirt- Forever 21; sweater- Aritzia; floral leggings- Zara (similar here); bag- ASOS; beanie & skull necklace- Zara; booties- Aldo; ring & bracelet- The Bay; gold watch- Michael Kors

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