Alicia

h&m dress worn as a shirt swapped with girl and closet // belt + sunnies from barefoot contessa // aritzia silk shorts // joe fresh shoes and nail polish // plum purse + jewellery // silk scarf from fine finds

the darling veronika of girl and closet, cee of coco and vera, louise of fifth sparrow, and i did a clothing swap last month and i am finally getting around to posting an outfit featuring my borrowed item! this was my very first swap, but i can really understand the appeal, especially as a fashion blogger. it’s the satisfaction of shopping without actually having to spend any money. it’s really fun to see how the other girls style your pieces and helpful with your own outfits because you’re wearing something that’s not from your own closet!

i really look forward to more clothing exchanges and hope to one day organize a clothing sale. i have boxes and boxes full of clothing that i want to sell. and i think my mom is about to throw it all out if i don’t organize and get rid of it soon 😛 have you ever hosted a clothing swap or clothing sale? any advice?

the rural alberta advantage – stamp

vintage blouse from true value vintage // second yoga jeans // vintage blazer // marc by marc jacobs purse & watch // h&m bracelets // faryl robin shoes

i met up with the wonderful ned for a photo shoot last week at main and terminal. the area is sketchy at best, but sometimes those beat up warehouses make for the perfect backdrop! i really wanted to wear my summer best, but every time we made plans to do a sunny shoot, mr.sunshine would hide behind the clouds. and so, i give you an early fall look including my new blouse. it cost me a mere $7, smelled like a grandma (i washed it, don’t worry), and is the perfect mix of 90’s couch colours. it was also my first time wearing these shoes, and apparently they’re just decorative shoes to be worn while sitting for short periods of time. because after 45 minutes in them i had huge blisters and sore feet. rats, i hate when that happens!