Headband Hairstyles.....

I think that we all have those days where it seems as though your hair just doesn't want to work for you. Seemingly working against you and any style your trying to put it in. One of my favourite ways to combat unruly hair is by adding a headband. Wether Im just using a simple black elastic band or adorning my hair with a statement piece. It is so simple to just throw your hair up when your having a bad hair day but by adding a headband to it you can change the entire look. Its almost as though you planned it all along and aren't disguising a rough day! My regular go to styles when Im in this predicament are a high slicked back pony tail with a simple black elastic band. Throwing my hair into a funky messy bun and adding a band for a little more umph. So simple, so easy, fast and still looks put together.

Much Love...

All photos via Pinterest. 

Work wardrobe...From basics to fun accessories!

Dressing for work can be difficult. Trying to balance work appropriate with fun while showing your personality. But just because your dressing for work doesn't mean it has to be boring. By creating a work wardrobe with some great basics that are still stylish and fashionable you have the perfect starting point for your 9 to 5 wear. Here is a great wardrobe to start off from that includes great neutral tones and some fabulous fit! Pencil skirts in neutral colours may seem understated but nothing looks better than a great fitting skirt. Make sure this form fitting beauty is not too tight or too short. Just above the knee or below would be perfect for the office. Every woman knows that a great staple in your wardrobe is a classic pair of black slacks. Look for a straight leg (and again not too tight) this will keep the slacks modern and versatile. Shoes...your basic wardrobe should have a couple pairs of neutral shoes. I think they are perfect for that day when your running out of the house. Grab a pair of these and they will always match your outfit. Basic black pumps are not only a great staple but are forever classic! Nude heels will not only elongate your legs but are so effortlessly perfect. Last a comfortable pair of flats. Don't go too casual here, there are so many options with flats your bound to find the perfect pair that are both comfortable and dressy. 

The ever classic button down top. A crisp white button down is a long time basic and perfect for any working girl! Add a little flair to the classic style buy wearing a flowy fabric in a neutral tone. Also another great option for the button down is a pull over. Taking the beloved classic up a notch. 

Lastly a great fitting black blazer. Not only will this never go out of style it is a working wardrobe must! (in my eyes) 

A fun and simple way to add some fun and colour to your wardrobe is by incorporating bright blazers! Choose your outfit and add a bright or patterned blazer. Instantly with one simple addition your outfit has a whole new look and feel!

Once you have your basics for your work wardrobe you can play with the look and add tons of interest and dimension by playing with jewelry and accessories. Add a pop of colour with your shoes, bracelets, earrings or purse. An outfit can instantly be transformed into something completely new by just adding a few accessories. 

Much Love!

all photos via polyvore. 

Striped clutch DIY...

I made a couple leather clutches a few weeks ago out of some leather fabric I had laying around un-used. I decided one needed to have a little colour and I had seen a few of these self painted clutches so thought I would give it a shot. What have you DIYed lately?

Tape off the bottom portion of your bag being sure to press the tape down firmly so you do not get any bleeding of the paint. 

Paint the bottom portion of the bag in white for a base coat. Since the leather is black and I am planning on using light colours for my stripes a base coat will allow the colours to be true and not have any black show through. 

Once your paint has fully dried remove your original piece of tape. Apply two more pieces one that will be directly on the painted line of your first colour and a second about half an inch above.

Again apply your base coat of white paint to this thinner line.

Apply your colour when your base coat has dried. I applied two coats of each colour to make sure they were solid colour with no white showing through. Once your paint has fully dried remove it and voila! You can apply modge podge or a clear sealant over the bag so that your paint wont get ruined over time and use.

Much Love!

Casual weekend...Outfit Post.

What I'm wearing:

Sunglasses - RayBan in Wayfarer.
Top - Sheer black tank from H&M.
Belt - Brown leather belt from Tommy Hilfiger. (ancient!)
Pants - Guess jeans.
Shoes - Brown leather wedge sandals from Aldo.
Ring - Bronze oversized metal ring from Forever21.
Bag - Coral clutch from Winners with gold details. I adore this bag so much. I think it has become my new favourite for summer. I am using it mostly as a clutch but it also came with an adorable dainty gold chain for a strap. When using the strap its so long it can be used as a crossbody bag which is perfect for little outings when I want to be hands free.

Much Love! 

DIY Chevron Clutch Tutorial...

For this DIY I was overly excited to see the finished product I failed to take step by step photos! I will do my best to explain my process in writing along with the photos that I managed to remember to take. It is a very simple DIY with minimal steps. The hardest part is getting the chevron stripes to be geometrically accurate. As well the taping process is a little time consuming but putting in the effort and time will ensure that your stripes are measured perfectly! This DIY would work perfectly with a clutch, wallet or any other bag you want to use. I would suggest using a bag that has more structure to it as it is much easier to work with and paint.

1. Create a chevron template out of a thin cardboard. This will help immensely in the taping process ensuring that your stripes are all the same width and shape.

2. Use a small piece of tape to secure your template in place on your bag and begin taping your line. Right along the bottom and top line of your template. Trim any access at the ends where your tape meets at inside and outside corners. This will ensure you have sharp corners. I made my template one inch to match the same width of the tape. (You can see in the photo below I was left with an area at the back where I had to make a thinner stripe) Make sure you press the tape down firmly to the fabric as to not allow any bleeding.

3. Once you have taped all of your stripes onto your bag you can start painting. I painted using very thin coats. Using thin coats will make sure that you do not have any paint streaks and lines. (those paints lines from using a brush) The photo below shows the bottom stripe with one coat of paint while the top line shows two coats.

4. Let your paint dry before moving on to the next coat. (which takes only a couple of minutes with the Martha Stewart paint that I used (the paint is multi surface craft paint in Grey Wolf) I ended up doing 3 coats of paint which was the perfect amount of coverage and since I used very thin coats it wasn't too thick.

5. Once your paint has fully dried carefully pull off all of the tape from the bag and voila! You have a custom chevron clutch!

You can spray your coat with a clear sealant or use a thin layer of modge podge to insure that with use you won't get any scratches in your paint.

Much Love...

Black suit jacket number two...Outfit Post

Keeping in tune with my post yesterday, I mentioned wearing 5 different outfits this week while showcasing one main item of clothing. A little black suit jacket. Here is number two in serious of outfit posts. Keeping a blog and showcasing your clothing really makes you notice what items you tend to gravitate to more often, what colours you wear more and I knew this already but somehow seeing it in photos makes it more apparent how much I wear white. (Also how stark white my legs are! So happy the rest of this weeks forecast is sunny skies and warm weather. Hopefully get these legs a tan...)

What I am wearing:

Sunglasses - Vogue oldies (there seems to be a trend of opting for these this Spring/Summer)
Jacket - Black cropped sleeve suit jacket from Dynamite
Top - White basic tank from Vivienne Tam.
Belt - Brown leather with silver buckle by Tommy Hilfiger (best leather belt seriously my everyday belt for the past 5 years its amazing!) Find a similar style here.
Shorts - Light grey casual short from Gap
Shoes - Grey braided leather with cork wedge by Charles Albert.
Jewelry - This is one of my favourite simple necklaces, it was my moms and I adore it : ). Various bracelets and rings.
Purse - Coral clutch with gold buckle
Nail Polish - Wet n' Wild in Club Havana. (Find it here) I am loving this nail polish more than I thought I would when I first applied it the other day, its such a great shade between orange and coral.

It's been a long time since you came around....

What I'm wearing...
Sunglasses - Vogue Oldies
Top - Basic white tank by Vivienne Tam. I love this tank, I seriously pair it with everything! I think every wardrobe needs great basics like this.
Skirt - Light grey belted pencil skirt by Julie Mitchell. I am not familiar with this brand, I picked up this skirt from Winners in Toronto a couple years ago.
Shoes - Black stiletto pumps with pointy toe. Aldo in Fravel. Find them here.
Clutch - Silver rhinestone bag from Aldo
Necklace - Gold leaf from Forever21.
Ring - Gold bauble from H&M
Various bracelets new and old.

Title lyrics - Lady Gaga - you and I.

Much Love...