Mint Moment

{ Mod Vest & Zippy Top: HRH Collection // Mint Jeans, Clutch & Flats: Zara (old) // Bandeau: Aritzia // Sunglasses: Prada // Flawless Diamond & London Calling Bracelets: HRH Collection }

Photos by Eleanor Chow

Mint has been having its moment in the fashion world for a few seasons now and I'm still enamoured with it. All of these mint pieces were purchased from Zara almost two years ago and are still in heavy rotation every spring, especially at Easter. Our house is currently full of my daughter's chocolate bunnies and Easter eggs, I think I'm going to have to snag a few for myself to snack on ;)

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Mint Julep

{ Blazer: H&M // Dress worn as top: Target (last seen here) // Jeans: Zara (old, similar) // Shoes: Pour La Victoire (similar) // Bag: Louis Vuitton // Sunglasses: Tom Ford // Watch: Michael Kors // Bracelets: HRH Collection and bfrend }

With the Kentucky Derby happening this weekend, I got inspired by the colours of the race's official drink, the mint julep. Interestingly enough, I wore almost the exact same outfit last year, but turning my dress into a top and adding a pair of mint jeans changes the look completely.

Update: I'm now sharing this look on IFB's latest project: Show Us Your Stripes!

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Key Lime Pop

{ Denim Jacket: H&M // Peplum: H&M (old) // Jeans: Old Navy // Shoes: Zara (old) // Bag: J. Crew // Sunglasses: Prada // Jewelry: H&M earrings; Persona charm bracelet (c/o) }

Monochromatic dressing is an easy way to put an outfit together that virtually guarantees each piece will go with each other. I stuck to different tones of blue for this look and added bright flashes of neon lemon/lime for some contrast. If the sun's not going to come out on the first day of Spring (no surprise here in Vancouver), then I'm going to wear a little ray of sunshine instead!

PS: today is also National Macaron Day so celebrate by indulging in some delicious macarons!

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Colour Blocked: Mint & Navy

{ Faux Fur Vest: H&M // Top: c/o Sugarlips // Mint Jeans: Zara (worn here & here) // Shoes: Pour La Victoire // Clutch: Coach // Sunglasses: Karen Walker "Number One" // Jewelry: Joe Fresh necklace (old); YSL Arty ring }

 { Photographed by Eleanor Chow }

Remember when I said I'd style my pastel mint jeans into a Fall-appropriate look? Well, here it is! I opted to colour block mint with navy, and used black to keep with a mostly darker colour palette. These photos were shot before I left for Cabo when the weather wasn't quite so bone-chillingly cold. I'd definitely need a jacket now!

Also, today is the last day to enter my olive + piper giveaway for a Mira Spike Necklace so if you haven't entered yet, go do it now!

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Minty Autumn

{ Top: H&M // Cargo Pants & Clutch: Zara (old) // Shoes: Christian Louboutin // Sunglasses: Karen Walker "Number One" // Mint Watch: Anthropologie (sold out, similar here) // Spike Bracelet: ASOS }

{ Photographed by Eleanor Chow }

Mint in the Fall? I say why the heck not! Just play down light pastel colours with darker tones and you've got a look that's more seasonally appropriate. I fully intend to integrate my mint jeans into an Autumnal outfit since they were a favourite of mine to wear in the Spring. Don't worry Tim Gunn, I'll "make it work."

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Pretty in Peplum

{ Peplum Top (current) & Faux Leather Pants: H&M // Shoes: Aldo (old) // Clutch: ASOS (last seen here) // Sunglasses: Prada // Watch: Gucci // Jewelry: DeLysh Design GLAM bracelet (gifted via The-Unprecedented); HRH Collection Arctic ring }

{ Photographed by Eleanor Chow }

It's no surprise that I have a love affair with mint green right now (seen here, here, here and here), so when I finally spotted this mint peplum beauty at my local H&M I quickly snatched it up. The detailed Broderie Anglaise on the front and the zip-up back on this top makes it that much more special, don't you think?

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Bloggers Do It Better: Mint + Coral

{ Blazer: Zara // Romper: Urban Outfitters (old, similar) // Shoes: BCBGirls (worn here, here and here) // Bag: Louis Vuitton // Sunglasses: H&M // Watch: ToyWatch // Jewelry: MONIKALOVE bracelet by bfrend; random ring; DIY necklace }

{ Photographed by Eleanor Chow }

When I saw that Pretty Shiny Sparkly's Bloggers Do It Better Challenge was mint and coral, I jumped at the opportunity to style an outfit with these two colours. I already have quite a few coral and mint items in my closet so it was just a matter of deciding what to pair with what. I ended up reaching for my favourite coral romper that I purchased last Spring and a pale sea green blazer. My nails were polished with a touch of mint and coral to play up the colour scheme a little more, and the result is a bright and cheerful outfit that reminds me of macarons (yum!).

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Peter Pan Meets Mint

{ Top: Charlotte Russe // Crochet Shorts: OASAP // Shoes: Zara // Clutch: Coach // Sunglasses: Prada // Headband: Goody // Jewelry: Christina M. Boutique Camilla Wrap Bracelet (c/o);  JewelMint Blanc Bomb ring // Watch: Michael Kors }

{ Photographed by Eleanor Chow }

When I saw this mint blouse with a Peter Pan collar and scalloped hem at Charlotte Russe, I was smitten. I previously wore mint with other pastels (seen here and here) but because of the black Peter Pan collar, I decided to wear black as the only accent colour and it really makes the mint pop. You may also recognize the Camilla wrap bracelet by Christina M. Boutique that I'm wearing, which I gave away on my blog back in April. It's such a fun, girly piece, like all the jewelry in the collection. Be sure to check out Christina M. Boutique's Etsy shop for more pretty baubles! Have a great weekend!