Admiral Blog

Looking back to summer

We're deep into the best fall weather right now but I've had this summer wrap-up post waiting around until some blog issues were sorted out! Obviously all white was the norm this whole hot Vancouver summer. Most things I'm wearing here are from Aritzia. 

Classic spring oufit

Illesteva sunglasses, Wilfred Free tee, Rag & Bone jeans, Babaton blazer, Brixton hat, Madewell boots. 

It's so great being able to be out and about wearing just a light jacket or blazer, and I've been finding this type of outfit perfect for all of these in-between days!

Boy/Girl: Camo + Eyelet

Joe fresh sneakers, Madewell tee, J.Crew sweatshirt, J.Crew skirt, Madewell top, Madewell shorts. 

Eyelet is great for spring and summer pieces, but if not done right it can come off as a bit too sweet and girly. I (and Madewell!) like it with the unexpected pairing of camo to make it cooler and down to earth. When sneakers and raglan tops are done in eyelet it also pumps up this traditional fabric's street cred (I bet "eyelet" and "street cred" have never been used in the same sentence before)... 

Spring whites

Baldwin women's SS14 lookbook

I've been on a major white kick lately and couldn't figure out what the catalyst was. Today I discovered the culprit...the Baldwin women's spring/summer '14 lookbook. They make all white (even nail polish!) look wearable and not too try-hard.

Rag & bone jeans (I also love these Baldwin ones), Wilfred Free terry sweatshirt,
Vans sneakers from J.Crew, Butter London white nail polish, Wilfred Free tank. 

 I like toning down this look by doing a heathered oatmeal and grey sweatshirt (this one is great, and a good stand in until I get my hands on a Baldwin one) instead of a white one. How great does it feel to wear new pieces out and about in the sun? I'll be around here a lot more now that the first busy few months of 2014 are wrapping up! 

Hero piece

 

What other piece manages to be cozy yet somehow sexy, is appropriate for any occassion, pairs flawlessly with all black pants, jeans and skirts and perfectly layers under blazers and jackets? Black turtlenecks save the day all winter long. I like this thin cotton one and this thicker one made of merino wool. 

(Ana Kras by Garance Doré, Crista Cober by Cedric Viollet for L'officiel Netherlands, 
street style by Tommy Ton, Gisele Bundchen for Esprit F/W 2011)

Fall/Winter Shopping Priority: Footwear

J.Crew, Marais, J.Crew, Marais, Madewell, Sam Edelman.

My old brown leather oxfords (in the photo) have seen much better days, and I'm in need of a new pair. I love how versatile of a shoe they are for women, casual with cuffed jeans or with tights and a dress. Black or brown leather is such a classic choice, but the silver and leopard are total outfit-makers...I don't think you could really go wrong with any of these!