H&M Ribbed Tank, AGOLDE Denim, Zara Blazer, Zara Slingback Flats, Chanel Handbag

Halloween has been tucked away (let’s be honest, it got tucked away in the early morning hours on the 1st) and I’m giving myself a couple of weeks before it’s go time for decorating. I try to wait until after Remembrance Day in Canada to put the goods up, but I have to admit, making it past then hasn’t always happened. October was a whirlwind of appointments, school activities, viruses and hockey, and thus far, the calendar in November is showing multiple days of down time. I am someone who does not thrive on constant “busy-ness” and I absolutely need unscheduled time to decompress and recharge. I’m looking forward to enjoying the month of November, the anticipation of the holidays, the cozy snowy days spent indoors, and getting into a groove for the last couple of months of the year.

Amongst all the trends that come and go, for me, there’s certain ensembles that follow a fool-proof equation for a classic look. When you’re in a style drought, a rush, or a fashion emergency, this formula fits for almost every type of occasion. It’s important to have an updated fit in the pieces, this outfit would not read the same if I was wearing skinny jeans paired with a fitted blazer. As we come into the cooler months, swap the ribbed tank for a chunky sweater, crisp white shirt, or long sleeve tee. Replace the flats with a boot or a heel and you’re ready to go. Or for a more relaxed put-together look, throw a hoodie under your blazer and a pair it with some sneakers. Honestly the options are endless and the formula simple.

Photos by Kiera Schussler

Abercrombie Bodysuit, AGOLDE Denim Shorts, Zara Blazer, Zara Slingback Flats, Rebecca Minkoff Belt

This weekend is Canadian Thanksgiving with today being a holiday across the country. I always like taking a few moments to reflect during the weekend, and even during the darkest of years, there’s always been things to be thankful for. In a world where up can become down in an instant, where the news of the world can be absolutely paralyzing, and life can change in the blink of an eye, I’m so thankful. Thankful for my family, for friends who are more family than friend, for the health of myself and everyone in my orbit, and for the beauty of life, little and big. The older I get the more sentimental I get, about how beautiful this life can be, despite, or perhaps because of, the hardships that come along throughout the journey.

I love sneaking in shorts through September, pairing them with Fall pieces such as blazers and sweaters gives less of a summer feel and a much more distinct transitional touch. We’ve been absolutely spoiled with the temperature of the weather this weekend, and you better believe I’ve been baring my legs all weekend long. The best part of an ensemble such as this is how easy it is to switch the shorts over to a pair of denim or trousers as the temperature drops, making for an easy get ready formula. I think we can all agree, that that is a good thing.

Photos by Kiera Schussler

Valentino Sweater, Abercrombie Tailored Shorts, Louis Vuitton Handbag, Sam Edelman Sandals

Once again we’ve been blessed with the most beautiful Autumn weather, and it further secures Fall as my favourite time of year. I love the rituals of September, I love the routine of school starting, and I love walking into the hockey rink in sandals. There is a crispness in the air that brings me renewed energy, and so many activities and holidays to look forward to in the months to come. I sleep better in the Fall/Winter when the house is cool and my blankets are piled high. I can run the paths and take in the beauty of the leaves changing, without being too hot or too cool. Don’t get me wrong, I love having four separate seasons, but unlike when you have children, I wholeheartedly have a favourite.

Trouser shorts popped up everywhere this summer and I jumped in with a pair in a beautiful caramel colour. I’m loving an option that’s not a casual workout short, but also not your typical denim short that I would usually reach for. I appreciate that you can elevate them to wear to work, but also throw on a t-shirt with sneakers or flip-flops for a more casual feel. I can’t describe how much I adore them and am already envisioning a pair in navy or black paired with other items in my closet. I can easily make a dozen distinct outfits, and that’s how you know an item deserves a spot in your closet.

Photos by Kiera Schussler

Abercrombie Dress, Manolo Blahnik Sandals, Chanel Handbag

I had this post all written up on the Labor Day long weekend with full intentions to post the holiday Monday. Here we are two weeks later and I’m finally posting, and that in a nutshell is how the past two weeks have felt. An utter blur and whirlwind of time passing. September is always filled to the brim, with school starting up, hockey evaluations going full tilt and a slew of volunteering. Taking a deep breath and gearing up for another week jam packed full of activities and errands, and grateful always for this beautiful September weather we’ve been having.

Pre-kids dresses were my jam. I would wear them dressed up or down, there was never an occasion where a dress wasn’t considered as an option. But postpartum hit hard and I struggled with wearing anything other sweats and an oversized tee. (Side note, I had a pair of thin sweats, that were awful. Slumpy, unflattering, and completely see-thru when I bent over, and despite that, I wore them constantly, including out of the house. The fact my family didn’t intervene tells me they knew I was barely swimming above water.) I have come to realize these days, while dresses are not considered as an option for any occasion, I have absolutely eased back into them again as the kids get older. This one is such a winner with crisp cotton fabric, puff sleeve detail, and a loose fit, I have worn it everywhere from country concert to morning brunch. It would look equally as fabulous with sneakers and a blazer thrown over the shoulders, and for that, I love it even more.

Photos by Kiera Schussler

Abercrombie Tank, AGOLDE Shorts, Zara Blazer, Steve Madden Sandals, Louis Vuitton Handbag

The countdown for school has officially started, and this week is filled with errands, haircuts, organizing and first-day outfit planning. I can’t believe it’s days away, and I have to say, I don’t feel quite ready yet. Both kids will be in school full days, leaving me, for the first time in almost a decade, with more than a couple of hours of kid-free time a day. It’s the end of an era in regards to me staying at home with the kids, and I’m feeling all of the feels. All of them.

I have been absolutely living in a combination of this ensemble both this summer and last. More casually I swap out the slides for EVA Birkenstocks, and discard the blazer. For something a touch more elevated I swap for a heeled sandal, a bright lip and added layers of jewellery. I love that it can be considered a transitional outfit that can still be worn into September. Once the mornings start to cool down, it’s an easy exchange from shorts to jeans or trousers. And let’s be honest, it’s the perfect morning Mom drop-off outfit due to it’s easy outfit formula, one that guarantees an incredibly put together look.

Photos by Kiera Schussler

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