|Friday Favourites| Kimonos and Topknots

What can I say...life has gotten the better of me lately.  Recently I’ve had some personal and family stuff that has taking a lot of my attention.  But I’m happy to say that things are settling down and I am coming back to normal life.  And with normal life, comes dressing up and putting my face on.

I know I’m guilty of posting this kimono before, but there’s a reason it’s called Friday Favourites!  I have been loving the versatility of this pieces and how it works with so many looks.  Lately a lot of my outfits have been focused around all black, all the time.  I added the kimono here to give a punch of colour with the floral detail and have a play on different layers.  

top, kimono and leggings - Forever 21 | tank top - Addition Elle | shoes - Aldo

I’ve also been growing out my hair in preparation of getting a weave in September.  I’ve been feeling super bored with it and very uninspired.  I was so happy when I realized it was long enough to put into a tiny ponytail, that I then wrapped hair extensions around, to create this wicked top not look.

The days have started to get cooler and I am super looking forward to fall.  I am already stocking my closet with amazing pieces to share with you all.  Now if it would just get a little cooler so I could start wearing them!  

Stay tuned to more coming soon!

|Friday Favourites| Feather Tunic

sweater - Lundström (via PRiMAALA) | tunic and belt - Jessica Biffi For Addition Elle | pants and shoes - Forever 21 | bag - Opelle (via PRiMAALA)

We all have those favourtie pieces in our closets that we keep coming back to.  Those few special items that make us feel happy and confident.  That’s why I wanted to introduce (as a part of my new feature) Friday Favourites - where I will take a favourite piece in my closet and share it with you.  You may see the same piece more than once here, but it’s all about making it work with new pieces and refreshing a classic.  

For my first Friday Favourite, I decided to share one of my all time favourites.  This colourful feather-like abstract printed tunic is from my first collaboration with Addition Elle from Spring 2010. I love the versatility of the length, with the hi-lo detailing - which I did before it was trending (ah-thank you very much).  The pleats, which are one of my design signatures, give fullness to the body, but keep it clean at the neckline.  

Here I paired my Jessica Biffi for Addition Elle tunic with an elastic belt also from the same collection.  It gives my frame a little more shape and gives a more polished feel to the look.  To top off my outfit I added my cozy Lundström cocoon sweater (I loved the black one so much that I had to get the cream as well!) and harem pants.