Covet & Acquire

When it comes to dressing, this is pretty much as timeless as it gets.

An oversized blouse tucked into straight-leg jeans, paired with a great bag, is a classic combination in my sartorial books. 

Plus, it's a combination that can work with any number of seasonal shoe selects. While I've styled it with simple low-heeled slides for an early summer day, it looks chic paired with sneakers, ankle books, heels to dress things up — and even loafers for everyday. (Trust me, I've worn them all!)

I can honestly say I own a dozen blouses, along with several (OK, probably also a dozen) pairs of jeans, that I can rotate through for a number of different colour variations on this combination. 

It's perfect for popping on during a day when I don't have time (or interest) to pull something together, but I still want to look polished. 

What's your go-to look?  

Blouse: Joe Fresh | Jeans: Levis | Shoes: Le Chateau

Bag: Chanel

If there are two sartorial elements that say 'summer,' it's linen and a shorts set. This easy, breezy set from the sustainably focussed brand Allbirds checks both boxes. 

Made from an innovative hemp-blend linen, the button-up top and relaxed shorts are sure to be perfect for wearing on repeat this summer.

Especially in this sweet shade of pistachio green.

I'm all about matching shorts sets lately. And I'm pretty sure I'm not alone. I've been seeing them popping up on my social media feeds lately. The pairing can look super relaxed or ultra chic, depending on how its styled. 

Will you be wearing linen sets this summer? 

Camp Shirt and Shorts: Allbird c/o | Hat: Lack of Colour

When I set out to find shoes for my upcoming wedding, I was surprised by how much pressure I felt to get the "perfect" pair. 

Despite being confident about what I didn't want, I felt a certain pressure to find a shoe that covered some of the more stereotypical wedding shoe requirements. I know, it sounds silly. But, I've been surprised to find just how much I've felt a similar pressure throughout various stages of the pre-wedding process. 

Wedding shoes often look so, well, wedding-y — and that exactly what I wasn't after. 

I didn't want sparkles or princess vibes. Instead, I was eager to find a pair of shoes that a) suited my personality and b) would be something I would wear again. And these pretty pink tweed flats from Chanel seemed to be the perfect fit. 

The style is sure to add a pop of colour to my wedding-day look. And, they'll remind me of the special day every time I wear them afterward. Win-win.

I've been a fan of David Yurman's iconic cable jewelry for years now. 

The designer debuted his first cable design, a bracelet, in 1982. And the design has been a constant in the collections ever since. 

In recent years, I've been fortunate to add a few pieces to my collection. The twisted rings in gold are my personal favourites as I find they're perfect for stacking or wearing solo — adding a touch of interest to any finger. 

I've linked a few of my favourite cable ring styles below. Happy shopping!

A silk scarf can dress up pretty much anything. Including a simple hairdo. 

This post is proof — and appreciation — of that fact. 

This slim bandeau beauty from Chanel is chic and unfussy, adding a dose of fun to a low ponytail or bun. I love it in the black-and-white combination, but the slim style is also available in pink or turquoise. 

The style is such a fun departure from a simple hair tie, or even a scrunchie. Plus, it will look ultra chic tied onto a favourite handbag (Chanel, of course) ... if I ever tire of wearing it in my hair, that is. 

It's sure to be a go-to hair accessory for me this summer. 

Click here to check out how I style one of my other favourite silk accessories!

I bought this vintage Dior scarf from the Vancouver-based consignment store Turnabout a few years ago. 

I loved it — and couldn't believe someone had consigned it, to be honest. But, admittedly, I haven't worn it all that much since I purchased it.

That is, until I was reading a recent edition of InStyle magazine and I came across a for/against article discussing the return of scarves worn as a top. Safe to say, I immediately thought of this Dior scarf. 

So, here are two ways that I've since styled this pre-loved piece: As a belt to add some colour and print to an otherwise-basic all-black outfit; and as a top, worn under a blazer.

I actually also wore it tucked into a pair of high-waisted trousers and loved the look. It felt very upscale vacation ... not that there's a lot of that going on at the moment. 

Where are you on this trend? Would you wear a scarf as a top? Or a belt? I know I'm looking forward to the summer  when I can explore this trend a little bit more.