Beach Day

{ Sweater: H&M (last seen here) // Skirt: Topshop (old) // Boot Socks: Merona via Target // Rain Boots: Hunter // Bag: Chanel // Sunglasses: Karen Walker "Number One" }

Photos by Eleanor Chow

I know it's a number of months too early for a true beach day in Vancouver (and bare legs for that matter). But when the sun peeked out after the torrential rain we've been having, splashing in the ocean in my Hunter rain boots felt like a fun way to welcome Spring's arrival, which is tomorrow! Who's excited? I know I am.

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These Boots Are Made for Walking

Autumn is the season for boots and you can never have too many. Ankle booties, knee highs, thigh highs - the styles are seemingly endless and there's a boot for every outfit. Click on the images to shop your favourite pair! I'm a fan of the mirrored heels (under $40!), leopard wedges and the gorgeous Isabel Marants.

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Pick of the Crop

Crop tops have made a comeback and they have a much more sophisticated look than the Britney Spears midriff baring days. The key to wearing them now is to pair them with a high-waisted bottom so that you're only showing a small sliver of skin; think high-waisted pencil skirt, denim cut-offs, cigarette pants or flared trousers. Here are my picks of the crop tops. Is this a trend you'll be trying?

Left to right from the top:
Missguided Polka Dot High Neck Crop Top $11.07
Lush Zip Stripe Crop Top $34.00
Forever 21 Floral Print Crop Top $9.80
American Apparel Baby Rip Crop Top $35.64
Topshop Crochet Crop Top $44.00
ASOS Geo Aztec Print Polo Crop Top $10.18
Boohoo Zara Slash Neck Crop Top $7.92
ASOS Cropped Tank Top with High Neck $10.18

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Emerald City

Flats | Bag | Blouse | Beanie | Pants | Polish | Dress | Necklace | Heels    

A little inspiration to start your weekend off, featuring Pantone's 2013 Colour of the Year: Emerald. The green colour family is actually quite versatile and you're sure to find a shade that's right for you. Go bold with jewel tones, bright in neon, or soft with pastels. Whichever hue you choose, play around with different emerald tones and have fun!

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Where the Wild Things Are

Animal prints like leopard spots or zebra stripes have long been a fashion staple, but lately I've been noticing the actual animals popping up on clothing. There are foxes, scotty dogs and sheep, oh my! Will you be adding adding any adorable animals - real or imaginary - into your wardrobe? The unicorn sweater needs to get in my closet ASAP!

1) Peter Jensenn fox intarsia sweater $288.83 CAD

2) Madewell counting sheep sweater $108.00 USD

3) Yumi bough house owl sweater $75.99 CAD

4) ASOS scotty dog sweater dress $66.52 CAD

5) Topshop horse sweater $75.19 CAD

6) Zara sequined unicorn sweater $59.90 CAD

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Flower Bed

{ Peplum Top: Zara // Skirt: Topshop (similar here and here) // Shoes: Stuart Weitzman (old, last seen here) // Watch: Gucci // Bag & Sunglasses: Chanel // Jewelry: HRH Collection Original Silver Cuff necklace; JewelMint Tough Love rings }

{ Photographed by Eleanor Chow }

I wasn't intending to wear three different floral prints together but it just sort of happened this way when I got dressed. To keep myself from looking overly girly, I put on one of my much-loved chains from HRH Collection to toughen up the look. Alex, the talented girl behind HRH Collection, just re-launched her online store yesterday with some new designs! If you're a fan of her jewelry like I am, check out her site and get it while it's hot!

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Monday Muses: Victoria & Harper Beckham

Like Rachel Zoe, I think Victoria Beckham can do no wrong in the fashion department. She's always impeccably dressed and her little girl Harper already has a wardrobe to be envied. If you're coveting their style too, here are some easy and affordable pieces that will help you get their look.

For Mama:
1) Dorothy Perkins black shift dress $35.00 USD
2) Topshop black 120 denier opaque tights $16.00 USD
3) Converse Entertainer oversized sunglasses $58.00 USD
4) Pedro Garcia Belkis suede ankle boots $162.00 USD

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For Mini Me:
1) Zara polka dot print jacket $19.99 CAD on sale
2) Joe Fresh coloured jean $14.00 CAD
3) Old Navy slip-on sneakers $6.00 CAD on sale

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Monday Muses: Tiffani Thiessen & Harper Renn Smith

I don't know about you, but I was a huge Saved by the Bell fan in the 90s. Tiffani Amber Thiessen will always be Kelly Kapowski to me (those years on Beverly Hills, 90210 really don't count) so let's just pretend that her daughter, Harper, is the love child of Kelly and Zack Morris ;)

For Mama:
1) Old Navy striped crochet trim tank $7.99 USD on sale
2) ModCloth Rock On! jeans $44.99 USD
3) TopShop peep-toe lace-up wedges $109.44 USD

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For Mini-Me:
1) Gap embroidered smock dress $34.95 CAD
2) Stuart Weitzman kids baby poof $29.00 USD
3) Old Navy stretch denim jeggings $9.94 USD

Vegas Style - Night

As a companion to my daytime Vegas looks, here is my style board for night. It's all about sexy black dresses and accessories, complemented with touches of gold and a vampy red lip. A clutch that does double duty as a cross-body bag will keep my hands free, and is large enough to fit a pair of fold-over flats for when I need to kick off my heels after a long night of dancing.

1) Topshop bodice skater dress

2) Tory Burch double wrap logo bracelet

3) Wildfox gold double finger ring

4) David Lerner strapless dress with leather panel

5) Rebecca Minkoff Mac clutch

6) YSL Rouge Volupte lipstick in Red Muse

7) Luxury Rebel Joni high heel sandals