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.

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1 Blazer 2 Looks

Blazer: c/o Ricki's - shop here // Scarf: Chermini - shop here

Versatility is an important aspect of your wardrobe. Not only is it better bank for your buck, but it's super boring to wear the same thing the same way all the time. So when Ricki's sent me this boyfriend blazer to style in two ways, I also took it as an opportunity to show the versatility of a silk scarf.

Little needs to be done to incorporate a blazer into work wear. A white blazer offers a good contrast over an otherwise all black look. Tying the silk scarf into a choker adds just enough visual interest. 

The scrunched up sleeve style of this blazer lends itself well for a more casual look. Pair it with a graphic tee, distressed denim, and add some touches with a pile of rings and a scarf tied around your wrist.

Final Cut

Top: c/o Ricki's - here // Skirt: Forever 21 // Shoes: BCBG

How I spend the final vacation day is typically based on what outfit I have left that I haven't gotten a chance to wear yet. This cold shoulder tee from Ricki's resort collection and maxi skirt were basically calling for a long dinner with mountain views.

Smell ya, Muscat. 

Ports and Prints

Top: Ricki's - here // Sunglasses: Quay

The boat is booked. Alarm clock set. Dolphin watching day is upon us! And let's face it, the vision of an instagram picture of a dolphin being dope in between mountains obvi crossed my mind. I was ready! That is until we went to the port and were told the trip was cancelled :( So instead we went back to the resort where I laid for hours on end BUT at least I got to do it in this pretty scarf print tank, which is now 20% off btw!

Kablam

Dress: American Apparel // Ruana: c/o Ricki's - here // Heels: BCBG // Hoops: Splurge Boutique

Spending my days by different bodies of water (tough life, I know) made me adopt an easier going outlook on night time dressing. The thought of my go-to combo of skinny jeans and a choker became daunting. This kimono-esque cover up was the perfect combination of “boho” and “glam”..yup, it’s pretty “blam”.

Best thing about this piece is that you could double it as a bathing suit cover up by day or to add a more relaxed detail to an LBD. Versatility AND under $30 – kaBLAM! 

Resorting with Ricki's

If you have been following me on Instagram (and if you haven't, you obvi should), you may have noticed that I went on a 3 week vacation to escape a little bit of the cold that Halifax had to offer this December. Packing for 3 weeks was definitely challenging but thankfully Ricki's made it easier by offering me items from their Resort Collection before its release!

This is the first of 4 posts that will feature items from the resort collection from my time at the Shangri La resort in Oman.

Resort collection is now available here!

1 Top - 2 Looks

Versatile pieces are the building blocks of a great wardrobe. Versatile pieces on a budget are the building blocks of great common sense. This crochet tank is not only under $25 but its simplicity allows it to be dressed up or down. Here is my take on how a switch of 2 items can change up the whole vibe. 

Top: c/o Rickis

Skirt: Forever 21 // Handbag: Milly // Shoes: Converse

Skirt: J.Crew // Sunglasses: Celine // Shoes: Oscar De La Renta