Winter White and Grey + Why I Try to Buy Classic Accessories

Winter White and Grey + Why I Try to Buy Classic Accessories

 

 
Winter White and Grey + Why I Try to Buy Classic Accessories

 

 

Winter White and Grey + Why I Try to Buy Classic Accessories
 

 

Winter White and Grey + Why I Try to Buy Classic Accessories
 

 
Winter White and Grey + Why I Try to Buy Classic Accessories
 

 
Winter White and Grey + Why I Try to Buy Classic Accessories
 

 

Jeans – American Eagle | Sweater – Dynamite | Pumps – Call it Spring | Scarf – Louis Vuitton Monogram Shawl | Handbag – Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 Damier Canvas Bag

 

 
I wear white jeans year-round which is wrong in terms of traditional style rules (no white after labour day!), but I think that is why it looks so good!

Practical it is not (I’ve actually shed a tear over ruined white jeans that I wore on a rainy, muddy day), but if you have the right weather and the right style they look amazing.

I think in the winter they look so great because the sky is so dull – white looks so clean on a dreary day.

The other thing not condusive to a white outfit is having a toddler. Mine has an uncontrollable addiction to both mud and ketchup, which is the perfect storm for an outfit disaster.

This look is new except for my Louis Vuitton scarf and Louis Vuitton speedy bag.

I don’t discriminate when it comes to shopping for outfits – I’ll wear anything from affordable brands like Forever 21, Zara, and H&M, to more mid-range like Aritzia, Club Monaco, and sometimes I splurge beyond, but not often.

When it comes to accessories, that is when I splurge. I always have a short list of 2-3 items I’m saving for over the year to add to my accessories collection, and because these items are more high-end, I tend to stear towards the classics.

Although I often love limited edition collections from designers, their price point can be difficult for me to splurge on if I know it’s so trendy it’s only going to be fashionable for a few seasons.

This Louis Vuitton scarf could never go out of style. The classic monogram pattern is timeless, and the colour is neutral enough to layer into almost any outfit.

I really love it as a stand-alone piece as well. It’s so gorgeous it deserves the spotlight.

My Louis Vuitton Speedy Damier canvas bag also follows my style rules of being a classic piece that won’t fall out of style over the years.

Hope you are having a great week!

 

 
Xoxo Mandy

 

A Roundup of All Things Pineapple

A Roundup of All Things Pinapple

 

 

I’m not sure what sparked it, but last year I started up quite the little curated collection of pineapple-themed items.

I bought everything from tanks and tee’s, necklaces, candles, and stationary. I find myself always looking for ways to redecorate with pineapple decor in my home!

I’ve been shopping around and have found so many cute finds along the way. I’m sharing my top picks for pineapple-themed items below just in case you have a strange obsession with this fruit like I do!

 

 

A Roundup of All Things Pineapple

 

 

1. Ananas Trinket Dish & Clips | Anthropologie

 

 

A Roundup of All Things Pineapple
 

 

2. Pineapple Tee | Etsy I Caught The Sun

 

 

A Roundup of All Things Pineapple
 

 
3. Notepad and Notecards | Sucre Shop

 

 

A Roundup of All Things Pineapple

 

 
4. Tropical Illusion Slip On Sneakers | ModCloth

 

 

A Roundup of All Things Pineapple

 

 

5. Fruit for Thought Gold Pineapple Necklace | Lulu’s

 

 

A Roundup of All Things Pineapple
 

 

6. Gold Metallic Cell Phone Cover | Claire’s

 

 

A Roundup of All Things Pineapple
 

 

7. Mason Shaker Pineapple Tumbler | Nordstrom

 

 

 

 

A Roundup of All Things Pineapple

 

 

8. Gold Pineapple Pillow Cover | Etsy Fancy It Pretty

 

 

 

 
Xoxo Mandy
 

A Little Black Fringe Dress

A Little Black Fringe Dress

 

 
A Little Black Fringe Dress
 

 
A Little Black Fringe Dress

 

 
A Little Black Fringe Dress
 

 
A Little Black Fringe Dress
 

 
A Little Black Fringe Dress
 

 

A Little Black Fringe Dress
 

 

 

 

Fringe Dress – RD style from Turquoise Boutique | Shoes – Expression from The Bay (sold out, similar) | Collar Necklace – Forever 21 | Clutch – Chanel

 

 

Turquoise Boutique is my go-to store when I need something for a fun night out, or even something casual for weekends. They have the best dresses! Yes they have some great jackets, scarves, sweaters, tops and pants too…well I guess they have everything really, but I love their dresses especially.

When I saw this cute black fringe dress, I was in love! It just hit the shelves last week, and lucky for me Turquoise is having their 50% off sale! The dress was regular $29.99, so I got an amazing deal for $15.00! Everything in the store is on sale night now – no exclusions – so if you need anything stylish right now you should stop by!

Back to the dress – it’s simple, and I love the unexpected fringe under the arms. I can’t wait to wear it for a great night out. I paired it with one of my favourite heels from The Bay (Expression) that have a great blue pop of colour.

The 50% off sale is still happening now at all 4 Turquoise Boutique’s locations, so stop by soon to get your hands on your own great outfit!

 

 
Xoxo Mandy
 

 

All Black Everything with a Bit of Chanel Sparkle

All Black Everything with a Bit of Chanel Sparkle
 

 

All Black Everything with a Bit of Chanel Sparkle

 

 
All Black Everything with a Bit of Chanel Sparkle
 

 
All Black Everything with a Bit of Chanel Sparkle

 

 
All Black Everything with a Bit of Chanel Sparkle

 

 

All Black Everything with a Bit of Chanel Sparkle

 

 
All Black Everything with a Bit of Chanel Sparkle

 

 
 

 

Chanel Brooch – Chanel | Cape Blazer – Zaful | Black Skinny Jeans – Levis 710 | Thigh High Boots – Forever 21 (similar)| Classic Flap Bag – Chanel

 

 

Usually I wear a lot of colour, but last week was a departure for me I wore a lot of black. I have the staple little black dresses and a few black sweaters, but otherwise I stay away from black because I feel like it makes me look a little sad! When I do my laundry I have darks, whites, and a hot pink pile, so that is pretty telling in which colours I gravitate towards.

One of my newest and most covereted additions to my wardrobe is my new Chanel brooch. My parents apparently love me A LOT (and have impeccable taste!) because they bought me this fabulous gift for Christmas. I absolutely love it. On my first occasion wearing it I felt like it needed to shine on it’s own, which is why I wore all black.

Aside from the obvious beauty and sparkle of this piece (and there is a lot of that!), I’m crazy about the versatility of it.

I chose to wore it with a cape blazer in this instance, but I love that I can add it to virtually any outfit.

One of the main reasons I wore it with an all black ensemble was because I wanted it to be the focus of the outfit, but I think that will be the case anytime I accessorize with it.

I can’t wait to come up with new ways to style it! It makes me want to search for more brooches to add to my wardrobe to accessorize with.

 

 

Mandy Furnis

 

Spending the Weekend in the Snow with Baffin Boots

Spending the Weekend in the Snow with Baffin Boots

 

 

I can’t tell you how excited we were to see it finally snow over the holidays! At our house we had been waiting to get outside and enjoy some tobogganing once we finally had some good snowy weather.

My toddler and I tested out some new boots from Baffin while we enjoyed the snow, and I loved that we were matching!

 

 
Spending the Weekend in the Snow with Baffin Boots
 

 
First of all, I can’t tell you how comfortable my Baffin boots were. They were so incredibly cozy! Hands down they are the most comfortable boots I have ever worn. They have an Eco Down high-loft insulation which would explain why it felt like I was lowering my feet into a comfy pillow each time I put them on!

They were very easy to slide on, and there were two different drawstrings on the boot where I could adjust the fit.

My son really loved how easy they were to put on as well, and he was so proud of himself when he was able to get them on quickly with absolutely no help.

These Baffin Ease Womens boots were also very warm. I didn’t need to worry about having cold toes in the snow because these boots had a temperature rating of 10C/50F to -30C/-22F.

These boots were are waterproof, and because of the drawstring and toggle I could make sure no snow was going to fall down into my boots.

 

 
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Spending the Weekend in the Snow with Baffin Boots
 

 
Spending the Weekend in the Snow with Baffin Boots
 

 
Spending the Weekend in the Snow with Baffin Boots

 

 
Spending the Weekend in the Snow with Baffin Boots

 

 

I also liked that these boots were stylish enough to wear out shopping over the weekend as well. I really liked the ankle boot version of these Ease Women’s boots because they looked great with jeans, and I could dress them up a bit with a more formal jacket. When I said I wore these boots all weekend, I meant it!

 

 
My weekend in the Snow with my Baffin Boots

 

 
My weekend in the Snow with my Baffin Boots

 

 
My weekend in the Snow with my Baffin Boots

 

 

My weekend in the Snow with my Baffin Boots

 

 

Overall both my son and I loved spending the weekend in the snow in our Baffin boots, and for the rest of this season’s cold weather we will be sporting these stylish boots!

For more information on Baffin, please visit their website at www.Baffin.com.

Thanks so much to Baffin for providing us these great boots for this post!

 

 

Mandy Furnis