5 Transitional Weather Outfits to Carry you into Fall / September 24, 2019 by Candice Tay

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It’s officially that time of the year again, when the air is brisk and I start to crave all things cozy, snuggly, and warm. Yup, it’s sweater weather! Along with sweater weather comes transitional weather. It can be tricky to dress for transitional weather to make sure we’re staying warm but also not burning in the heat of what’s left of summer. This week was just the week for transitional outfits — complete with chilly mornings and evenings, summer-like afternoons, and sprinkles of rainy days. Let’s hop into my week in transitional outfits!

Monday

Denim Jacket: Levis | White Top: Voloshin | Painter Pants: Curator SF | Converse

Monday's look was classic and hassle-free. You can’t get more classic than an oversized denim jacket and a pair of Chucks. This is a simple look that I often find myself sporting. It’s definitely one to try out if you have a capsule wardrobe. I’m sure you have similar items in your wardrobe that you can use to recreate this look. A denim jacket is the perfect transitional weather piece that is great as a light layer for those chilly mornings.

Tuesday

Old Black Tee | Jeans: Outland Denim | Boots: Alice + Whittles

Fleece Jacket: Everlane | Necklace: Mejuri

Rainy day? No problem! On Tuesday I sported an all-black outfit from head to toe while bringing in a bit of fall colour with this fuzzy fleece jacket. I also brought out my trusty rain boots as I prepare for some wet fall days this season. These rain boots are practical, stylish and the get the job done of keeping my feet warm during my every day adventures!

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Wednesday

White Button-Up: Everlane | Jeans: Outland Denim | Mules: Fortress of Inca

Lately I’ve been pinning classic white button-ups all over my Pinterest board. I’ve been feeling very inspired by this classic, laidback style. I particularly love the oversized fit of this white shirt paired over some black skinny jeans. A thin button-up like this is great for those fall days that don’t quite feel like fall yet. I completed this look with a pair of mules that I think just go so well with a simple outfit. These mules add a nice splash of colour while staying true to my earthy, neutral colour palette.

Thursday

Sweater: Frank and Oak | Necklace: Mejuri

This outfit was very heavily inspired by fall tones and all things fall. The pumpkin-y coloured pants along with a light, cream coloured sweater made for the perfect pumpkin spice latte combination! I’m actually not a fan of the drink itself and am more of a straight up coffee kind of person, but I was definitely inspired by the colours. This outfit was also a bit of an experiment with a sweater over a jumpsuit. This is a simple way to bring spring/summer pieces into your fall wardrobe. I paired a cotton knit over top of the light, airy jumpsuit to offer some warmth and make the outfit more appropriate for fall.

Friday

Jumpsuit: Cedar and Vine | Top: Old | Mules: Fortress of Inca

For Friday I decided to go for a comfy, casual Friday outfit that is the perfect transition from summer to fall. It’s playing with the same idea of using a summer jumpsuit and making it more fall appropriate. This time, instead of on top of the jumpsuit, I’m playing with layering underneath. I paired a thin long-sleeve shirt under this jumpsuit for some added warmth. Depending on your jumpsuit, you could also experiment with layering a thicker knit underneath for an even chillier day. I completed the look with a pair of slip-ons for total comfort!

I hope you enjoyed following along with my transitional outfits this week. Have any of them inspired you to get creative with your wardrobe? Is there a style you’re excited to experiment with? Let me know below!

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Create to Renew / November 24, 2018 by Candice Tay

Where do you get your style inspiration? After you’re inspired by an outfit, have you ever tried to recreate it? I thought it would be fun this week to try a little experiment and recreate some of favourite Pinterest looks from my Fall Capsule inspiration board. I like to do this from time to time to get my creative juices flowing and use what’s in my wardrobe.

As I like to promote here and on Instagram, having a sustainable wardrobe isn’t only about owning sustainable and ethical pieces. It’s about being content and using what you already have, and when you find gaps in your wardrobe or find that you want to purchase something, that’s when I would slowly curate ethical and sustainable pieces into my wardrobe. I’m all for a wardrobe filled with intentional, quality purchases, and that’s why I choose to support and partner with sustainable brands sparking change in the world, but I also believe the most sustainable thing to do is to use what you have.

I like to explore different and creative ways to get the most out of my existing wardrobe. Last week I shared all about styling denim for the workplace. If you haven’t seen that post yet, hop on over there for some more creative styling tips!

Let’s get into the Pinterest recreations and maybe renew some pieces in your wardrobe! The first step is to curate your own mood board of your favourite looks if you don’t already have a board. After you’ve done that, take some time to go through your visual board and pick out the looks that you love and think you could recreate with pieces you already own.

General Guidelines:

Remember that you aren’t bound to the exact outfit
Follow the general idea of the outfit, whether that be with the style of shirt or pant, following the colour idea of an outfit (i.e. monochromatic, all pastels, all black), etc.
Be on the lookout for the pieces that are most similar

The Recreations

Below I’ve recreated 5 outfits from my Pinterest board. Let me know how you think I did in the comments below!

Disclaimer: I’ve tried my best to find the source of the inspiration photos, some of them I couldn’t find, but if you own or know the owner of the photo, please reach out and let me know so I can give proper credit.

Sweater: Artizia | Dress Shirt: Muji | Pants: Oak + Fort | Boots: Alice + Whittles

Here I’ve taken a simple layering technique from my Pinterest photo inspiration. I love that this look is also suitable for the office, minus the commuter rain boots!

Top: H&M | Cardigan: Max Studio | Pants: Oak + Fort | Boots: The Frye Company

This is an example of an outfit where I had extremely similar pieces in my wardrobe and could quickly put this one together.

Sweater: Artizia | Shirt: Frank and Oak Mens | Bag: Velé | Shoes: People Footwear

I definitely don’t wear a top knot as elegantly as the girl in this photo but, I loved her outfit and was inspired to put my own twist on it with the pieces I had. The shirt I’m wearing is stolen from my husband’s wardrobe though!

Top: Muji | Pants: Citizens of Humanity | Shoes: New Balance

Photo inspo by: Everlane — *Photo inspo by:* *Everlane*

This was probably the easiest, no-brainer outfit inspired by this Everlane pant ad.

Top: H&M | Cardigan: Max Studio | Pants: Aritzia Shoes: New Balance | Necklace: Mejuri

With this outfit I tried to match the colour palette and style of the pieces. I wore a draw string style pant similar to the photo and wore a top and cardigan that matches the style and colour of the inspiration photo.

I hope this styling post has sparked some creativity and given you some Pinspiration! Please let me know if you’ll be trying any of these outfits or giving this tip a try with your own inspiration photos. I’d love to see what you come up with.

This post is not sponsored but contains some gifted items and affiliate links. If you decide to shop through the links above, I make a small commission that helps support this blog. I only share products and brands I love and support. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting Candice Tay!

How-to: Get The Most Out Of Your Capsule Wardrobe / October 21, 2018 by Candice Tay

Fall is in full swing here in Canada, with the picturesque landscapes flooded with colour, the brisk wind, and cool temperatures. All the plaid, wool hats, turtlenecks, and boots are officially out. I think fall is the perfect season for a capsule wardrobe enthusiast as you can really push your creativity and discover new outfit combinations through the simple styling trick of layering. There are so many ways to layer and so many pieces that are layering-friendly. The most obvious and typical layering piece I have is big cozy cardigan. As many of you know, I’m a huge turtleneck lover! There are many reasons why I love turtlenecks. One being that they are such a comfortable thin layer that adds an exceptional amount of warmth. Since it’s so thin, it easily allows for more layering with other pieces. I also love the silhouette of the turtleneck and how simply it elevates an outfit.

I wanted to share a little styling post with you, sharing some fun ways to layer and transition summer-dedicated pieces into your fall wardrobe! Even if you don’t have the exact pieces that I have in my closet, I’m sure you can still adapt these tips for your own wardrobe.

layering with a turtleneck

In the summer, rompers and jumpsuits are so much fun to wear and so easy to throw on. However, once the weather starts to cool down, we don’t think much about them with our minds filled with cozy knits and sweaters. Here’s how I like to style my romper for fall. If you live in a warmer place (not for me anymore), this just might be the outfit for you! I took my beloved romper from the spring/summer season and layered a ribbed turtleneck underneath it for some warmth. If you have a jumpsuit, you can use the same layering trick here for extra warmth. You can also check out how I styled Encircled’s Jetset Jumpsuit for the fall months here!

layering with a shirtdress

Another item I love to wear during the spring/summer seasons is a simple shirtdress. It is so easy to just throw on and pull together a look with some casual sandals or runners. I’ve also been finding that it’s quite an interesting look styled over more smart trousers for a comfortable, yet appropriate office outfit. For an extra layer of warmth during the cold fall days, I’ve been layering a turtleneck underneath the shirt dress.

layering with simple camis

The final way I get the most use of my summer blouses and camis is to layer them underneath jackets, blazers, and cardigans. Sometimes camis styled over turtlenecks is another great way to layer up in the cooler months, and is also perfect if channeling that 90’s vibe. I’ve styled this mauve tank I wore tons in the summer, for a more corporate environment with a long line duster and some black trousers.

None of these tips are mind-blowing, but I find it just takes a little effort and some thought to get the most out of my wardrobe. I love that layering pieces adds dimension and texture to outfits and allows me to get more wears out of items that are typically more geared for spring/summer months.

What are your favourite ways to layer and get the most out of your wardrobe? Care to share your favourite layering piece or best layering tips?

Candice Tay