{Summer Week} DIY Embellished Sunnies

Sometimes a girl just needs a little oomph, and what better way to inject some intrigue into your style than with some embellished DIY sunnies? It's a quick and easy solution for breathing new life into a summer staple, and I couldn't love the end result more...  Tres chic!

{ Just add some embellishments with strong glue and let your imagination be your guide... }

{ Such a fun way to liven up an old pair of forgotten sunnies! xx }

{Style} Lucky Stripe...

If I didn't know any better, I would say we're having an unofficial stripe theme week here on AiF... And by week I of course mean a three day stint, but still. All stripes, all the time. Stay tuned to see which print I abuse next week � Watch out polka dots, this could mean you.

Happy Friday, friends! Let's make every moment count... xx

Striped top- J.Crew | faux leather shorts- H&M (similar here) | heels c/o Sole Society | clutch- BCBG | sunnies- Karen Walker | necklace- J.Crew | bracelets c/o Forever 21 | watch- Michael Kors

Photos by Brittney Le Blanc

{Details} Back to Basics...

Summer is all about breezy separates, simple yet impactful accessories and � on particularly humid days � the absence of bangs. Although not always a fan of the latter (so exposed!), I'm totally down with the rest. I mean really, loose tops that don't stick to you when temperatures spike? Sign me up! Oversized sunnies that could transform any hot mess (pun intended) into a total chic machine? Yus please! Studded flats that could be walked in for days? Obvi! Throw in a frozen treat or two, and I should be good for the next few months... Menchies anyone?

Outfit details: striped blouse- Zara; jeans- H&M; gladiators- ShoeMint; metallic satchel- Milly; sunnies- Karen Walker; necklaces- Forever 21; bracelet- The Bay; watch + ring- Michael Kors

{Style} Tiger Fever...

Well, I did it... I finally caved and bought a Kenzo tiger sweatshirt because, well, it kind of felt like my last chance. They're just so hard to track down right now (I've long given up on finding a green one) that I couldn't help but scoop one up when I found one on Jonathan + Olivia last week... Now it's all happy dances and tiger-induced smiles for this girl.

Happy Friday, amigas! xx

Outfit details: tiger embroidered sweatshirt- Kenzo; faux leather skirt- H&M; spike pumps- ShoeMint; clutch- BCBG; necklaces- Joe Fresh + Forever 21; rings- UO + vintage; bracelets- Forever 21; sunglasses- Karen Walker

{Style} Denim Nation...

You can't really tell from these pictures, but shortly before these photos were taken I maimed myself making breakfast. It was like a tsunami-sized wave of scalding oil coming right at my unsuspecting hand... Not fun. But after Mr. AiF took me off pancake duty and kissed it better, I felt good as new. And speaking of new, how cute is this H&M clutch? It was a Valentine's day surprise from my mister, and I couldn't love it (or him!) more... Happy Tuesday, friends! xx

Outfit details: denim shirt- Urban Outfitters; faux leather short- H&M; booties- Shoe Mint; polka dot tights- Forever 21; clutch- H&M; sunnies- Karen Walker; watch- Michael Kors; bracelet & necklace borrowed from Kastles; burn c/o pancakes

{Details} Current Favourites...

        Pretty pink bits, from jewelry & sunglasses, to candles & wedding magazines

 

 This detailed collar on my new dress c/o Boutique Onze

 NARS Sheer Glow foundation, Josie Maran Argan Oil & Clarins Instant Light Lip Perfector

My engagement ring, which I still can't stop starting at

{Copy Cat} Alexa Chung

I've admired Alexa Chung's style for quite some time now because, let's face it, the girl has a way with clothes. It doesn't hurt that she's tiny and gorgeous to the point where even a ratty old potato sack would look good on her, but I digress. Reflecting on what makes here style so iconic and enduringly chic, I think it all comes down to effortlessness and accessibility, and to prove it (at least the accessibility part), I pulled items from my existing wardrobe to mimic Alexa's style. Even though my version is nowhere near as spectacular as hers, I had a lot of fun recreating her look with items I already had in my closet... And if I can mimic her style with little-to-no effort, you can too.

Happy Tuesday, lovelies! xx

Alexa Chung-inspired outfit details: studded leather jacket- Zara; T-shirt- Club Monaco; polka dot shorts & sunglasses- Forever 21; watch- Michael Kors

Romping Around...

Outfit details: romper- Duchess; neon crossbody- Urban Outfitters; sandals- Michael Kors; sunnies- Karen Walker; necklace- Pamela Love (even better version here!); watch- Michael Kors; bracelet- The Bay

Wardrobe Wednesday...

Nothing says summer to me more than stripes and straw hats, so I've had both on steady repeat this past month... And when I found these cute little shades at Forever 21, it was as if I had completed the holy trinity of summer dressing. Throw in a rosary for good measure, and you've got yourself party.

Happy Wardrobe Wednesday, lovelies! xx

Image details: straw panama hat- H&M; sunnies- Forever 21; striped shirt- Zara; rosary- Forever 21 

Wardrobe Wednesday...

I like big shades and I cannot lie, you other bloggers can't deny... OK, I guess that's enough of that, but the point I'm trying to make here is that I love me some oversized sunnies. When I saw these bad boys at Urban Outfitters last week, I just couldn't resist. They reminded me of my beloved Karen Walkers, only pastel, scalloped and for a fraction of the price... In fact, they were only $20! What can I say, one look at these, and I was sprung.

Happy (Wardrobe) Wednesday, peaches! xx

Wardrobe Wednesday...

I can't get enough of these sunnies lately... I don't know if it's the colours, styles or what, but I'm all about them, all the time. It's come to the point where I just want to buy more and more varieties, until my bag is brimming with eyewear options for every mood and occasion... Take these Forever 21 sunnies (above) that I bought last week for example � the colour is phenom, and I love the rounded, vintage shape. Plus they were super cheap  ($6.80!), which is always fine by me. Similarly, I have mad love for my H&M Against AIDS Zach Morris-inspired shades (can you blame me?!) as well as my trusty Karen Walkers, so I'll spare you the additional sunglass-related gushing and just quit while I'm ahead...

Happy Wednesday, love bugs! xx

 

Silence of the Lamps...

No, this isn't some creepy post where I wear someone else's skin just for funsies � Come on, I said lamps, not lambs, people! Anyway, my friend Cheryl and I stumbled on these plastic lamp installations the other day, and I pretty much forced her to take pictures for me right then and there... What a pal!

We had tons of fun goofing around (one of us may or may not have straddled a lamp), and I was super pumped to wear these loafers outdoors again now that the snow has pretty much melted... Because hey, it's the simple things in life, right? xx

Outfit details: blazer & shorts- H&M; sweater- TNA; necklace & loafers- Forever 21; watch & sunglasses- Michael Kors

Wardrobe Wednesday

A girl can never have too many sunnies, am I right? That's why I couldn't resist scooping up these MK sunnies (similar here) a few weeks ago. They're super lightweight and retro, which is pretty much ace in my books... Because let's face it, if you look cute and don't leave annoying red marks on the bridge of my nose, you're coming home with me.

Wardrobe Wednesday...

One thing I've always lusted over is Karen Walker's "Number One" sunnies... They're just so chic and sophisticated, and the design is a much-needed departure from my overdone wayfarers. Long story short, I finally decided to treat myself to a pair a few weeks ago, and the two of us (the glasses and me) couldn't be happier... What can I say, it must have been kismet.

What's on your lust list? xx