OOTD: Lakeshore

So apparently turning 19 today is a milestone for me. Go figure. They say these things when you’re born, when you turn 16, graduate highschool and whatnot. But I like to treat it like any other day. Not badly, but I just maybe go out and hang with some friends. Anyways– on to le outfit!

White is a really popular colour this spring/summer! Strips are also quite a growing trend as well! Combining the two was a lot of fun!

I actually tried out this outfit yesterday & I fell in LOVE. It has a nautical let-take-a-walk-along-the-boardwalk feel! I actually felt really photogenic, so I took a million shots & deleted a darn lot after!

• Striped dress- Old Navy ($18)
• White denim jacket- Old Navy ($25?)
• Floppy hat- Gift from my mom

Have a wonderful Wednesday~

xoxo Dana

OOTD: Springy

H A P P Y    M O T H E R ‘ S   D A Y ! ~

Sadly, I have to work a closing shift tonight, but I’m still getting to spend my morning & brunch with my mother. I hope you guys also have a wonderful day as well. I wanted to have a feminine look because my mom is very girly, so I figured I’d be a bit like her today.

Sorry today’s photo’s aren’t that creative or great! I’m in a bit of a rush & on the go! I wanted to post this because I really love how great and comfy this dress feels (the dress flows out really nice from the waist. The top of the dress is very snug and fit. Also, the material is light and soft, and not too thin either!). I’m not normally a dress girl, let alone for work, but I’m changing and loving these trends this year!~

Plus, helllllllllllllooooooo sunshine ;D

• Sheer button up top- Old Navy ($30.00)
• Dress- Old Navy ($10)

xoxo Dana

Little black dress

After all, every girl should have a little black dress~

(Click on the photo, to view in better quality.)

Anything I buy, I make it worth it’s money. Even if it’s a dress. I like to buy clothes that can be worn with AT LEAST 3 different outfits. That’s my rule. Why waste money on something you’ll only wear once?

This is a very simple black lace dress from Urban Planet ($14.99) that I’m planning to wear to a hall. I didn’t want to invest in a very expensive dress that I won’t wear because I don’t go out to fancy places too often, I’d rather buy a dress I can still wear casually.

1. Adding a belt instantly gives the dress a bit more shape and defines where your waistline is. Try a long piece of ribbon or any other belt you own to give it a unique style! (Belt- Urban Planet $3)
2. Work with a colour palette and match up. I chose a long super light brown cardigan to match my brown belt, giving it a cute but casual style. Black really DOES go with everything. (Cardigan- Joe Fresh $9)
3. The most timeless piece in any wardrobe, the jean jacket. I love mixing white and black together, but try an sleeveless, coloured denim, or those beautiful dark blue cropped jackets! (White jean jacket- Old Navy $25)
4. Tops that you can tie at the bottom are really popular now, but they work well with skirts and dresses! Don’t be afraid to experiment with different styled tops, like the exposed shoulder! The shirt actually makes the dress appear as a skirt! Ta-da! (Top- Costa Blanca $29)
5. Sometime’s we need that lightness for a nice spring day and a sheer top works great! These tops you can tie or leave open and it still looks really nice. Fix your top based on how you feel! (Sheer Button-Up Top- Old Navy $30)
6. Patterns! They can do wonders! Strips, polka dots, you name it! Why not take a chance with them? This top actually has a bit of a nautical feel to it. (Top- Old Navy $5.99)
7. Blazers make anything look formal! I forgot to switch my belt to a grey one, oops! Adding some silver accessories (ring, earrings, necklace and bracelet) to jazz up this outfit, and I’m ready to start something big! (White Blazer- Forever 21 $30)
8. Scarves alone have multi-functional uses, and this is one of them! Draping a sheer or silk scarf over a dress has that evening dinner date feel to it effortlessly made. This is also a great way to have some form of “sleeves” if you don’t like your arms to be bare. (Scarf- Boutique shop in Ajax $7.99)
9. Last but certainly not least, texture! Experimenting with clothes that have their own texture is bound to make some funky creations! This polka dot top has a sheer look, clings to your waist, and is very light and feathery, working really well with cinching in my waistline again creating the illusion of a skirt! (Polka Dot Top- Urban Planet $18)

Of course there are still numerous ways to style a simple dress, this is just the tip of the iceberg! I hope you liked some of these stylings! How would you style this dress? I’d love to hear from you!

xoxo Dana

OOTD: My Go-To

This is my GO-TO outfit. No matter how I’m feeling, or how my hair looks, or how the weather is, this my outfit, rain/wind/show/sunshine! This outfit is based on comfort, it’s versatility, and simplicity.

This is the dress down version of it. I prefer to wear a nude tank top to give it a nice simple look. Also, very basic jewellery: necklace, silver earrings, and 3 silver rings. It can easily be dressed up to be more formal by tucking the shirt inside my jeans or let loose freely for a casual look.

As I wrote in a closet basic post earlier, everyone (females AND males) should have that one pair of super comfy jeans. These are mine. They slip right on, the pockets are big enough for my phone with no trouble, the darkwash colour allows it to go with many outfits for a chic look, and they kind of look flattering (in my opinion).

• Tank top- Old Navy ($5.00)
• Sheer button up top- Old Navy ($30.00)  <–ONLY top I’ve ever bought at full price because it was the LAST extra small!
• Jeans- Stitches ($20.00)

What’s your “go-to” outfit? =) Till next time~

xoxo Dana

OOTD: Lazy Day

So far I’m really liking the gloomy weather because afterwards I feel oddly energetic for some reason. I noticed the sun shining and quickly ran outside to enjoy it while I could.

• Sleeveless coral top- Stitches ($14.99)
• Grey shorts- Stitches ($20.00)

I’ve never liked taking photo’s of myself, but I’m starting to get used to it. It also helps using a tripod now, so I don’t worry about my baby falling off a stack of piled books! I also don’t like sleeveless tops because my I think my arms are quite awkward. Guess I’m getting used to a lot of things! Have a great day guys~

Feeling a bit of some iPhone love. I do enjoy photo experimentation!

Peek-a-boo, finally some appropriate springtime weather!

xoxo Dana

OOTD: Denim-Casual

My first OOTD ! ^_^ Today was a denim-casual kind of day. Looking out and seeing the sunshine screamed “LET’S WEAR A SKIRT AND ENJOY THIS WEATHER!”

• Skirt- Sirens ($10.00)
• Top- Old Navy ($17.00?)
• Earrings- Urban Planet ($6.50)

I felt super refreshed after taking a walk with my friends after it rained. It’s such an amazing feeling, heck I was skipping and spinning in the sidewalk humming “Zip-Ah-Dee-Doh-Dah”.

xoxo Dana