Beautiful, Bold, Brocade

Top (Mama Nguyen's Vintage), Brocade Pant (7 For All Mankind), Heels (Steve Madden), Purse (Badgley Mischka), Necklace (Saks Off 5th)

What's better than retail therapy to relieve stress during exam week, am I right ladies and gents? So during my "session", I wandered into the White Room at Hudson's Bay and found these beautiful brocade pants. I instantly fell in love with them and quickly made a purchase - no questions asked. The color pairing of these pants allow the print to appear more subtle from afar making it versatile. And if you haven't noticed by now, versatility is an important purchasing factor for me. Especially because I've been leaning towards adding more classic pieces to my wardrobe versus fast fashion. Even if it means spending a little bit more money for the quality considering I'll be saving money in the long run.

Ps. I actually paid $50 for these pants instead of $200 (no shame here)! Who else loves a good deal?

xoxo,

Theresa Thuy

{photos by rscajuguiran}

Peplum Blues

Ribbed Peplum Sweater & Necklace (H&M), "The Skinny Crop & Roll" Denim (7 For All Mankind), 

Nude Heels (Nine West), Watch (Marc Jacobs), Clutch (Aldo)

This cold and rainy Vancouver weather has given me the case of peplum blues... But I guess that gives me the perfect excuse to wear one of my favorite ribbed peplum sweaters! Lately, I've been drawn to anything and everything peplum. I love how feminine and versatile this style is. It's definitely a staple item in my closet because it can easily be paired with anything! Not to mention, the overskirt of the top helps create an illusion for your waistline to make it look seemingly smaller (which is a bonus - especially when you're still trying to recover from your holiday food coma).

xoxo,
Theresa Thuy

{photos by rscajuguiran}