Best Fashion Find with Ricki's

Cover up: c/o Ricki's - here // Dress: c/o Ricki's - here

Layering is not reserved for cooler temperatures, sometimes you just need a layer to add some dimension and interest to your outfit. So when Ricki's asked me to pick out a summer must-have, this short sleeve cover up was an easy pick.

Want to win a shopping spree to pick out your fave summer must-haves for you and your BFF? Well here is your chance! Follow @rickisfashion on Instagram and tag 3 of your friends in one of the contest posts before June 26th. Good luck! 

3 Tips on Wearing a Canadian Tuxedo

Top: Cheap Monday from Urban Outfitters // Jeans: Forever 21 // Booties: Guess from DSW

Double the denim, double the fun. That's a saying, right? I like to believe that the Canadian tuxedo is as timeless as the LBD. When I think of denim ensembles. two images immediately rush to my brain. Justin Timberlake and Britney in their matching denim prom date getup and Jay Leno. Swoon to both amiright?!

Unfortunately, we all can't look as effortless in the blue hue as ol' Jay so here are some tips to keep in mind while sporting a Canadian tuxedo:

1. Go for different shades. The mixture of a light and darker shade of denim just makes it more interesting and will prevent you from looking like a bad attempt at a matching suit. 

2. Keep your accessories simple. You're wearing double denim, let's not overshadow the masterpiece. 

3. Add one item of visual interest. Whether it's a leather bomber, statement heels, or the "I don't give a tuck" half shirt tuck, be bold and own it.

LDD

"Nadia, jean day doesn't mean you just have to wear jeans" was how I was greeted when I walked through the office doors on casual Friday. Little do they know that this is just the start of my denim get ups that are bound to make their way to the office.

Dress - Club Monaco

Bracelet - Splurge Boutique - shop here

Shoes - Coach

Friday Florals

Monday blues? Let’s think about Fridays instead! Where you can wear a slightly “sassier” outfit to work and have it fully justified because of Casual Fridays of course. Although you have to deal with the "It's Friday!" every time you get into an elevator at work..thanks stranger, I don't own a Calendar. 

Last Friday, I wasn’t feeling my typical go- to work-casual look of skinny jeans and a blouse of some sort so I opted for a denim shirt instead with a flower power party on my pants. I have been diggin’ the floral and printed pant rage and have been trying to “workify” them so I can take a break from the consulting grey and black colour scheme every now and then. I still have a hot pink pair that I have yet to test at work, this may be the week! So colleagues, if you’re reading – prepare yourselves!

This outfit worked nicely from desk to dinner. I just switched my trusty ol’ backpack with an oversized purple clutch, for a pop of colour, and walked out the door.

Shirt: PacSun; Shoes: Aldo; Clutch: Splurge Handbags; Watch: Michael Kors; Ring: Forever 21 

What are your thoughts, friends?