Not so oversized

Blazer - old BCBG (Similar here) | Jeans - Frame Denim | Belt - Club Monaco | 

Sunglasses - Krewe du Optic from Holly Eyewear

I don't think this outfit needs too much explaining. Casual fridays sometimes don't need to be too casual! It's just as simple as throwing on a nice oversized, but STILL fitted blazer on top to balance out those insanely comfy boyfriend jeans that you bought pre-worn-in (oh yes, I buy them "worn").

These glasses add pizazz to any outfit, the mirrored orange-yellow lenses make your face pop! I mean, if these are good enough for Gigi, they are good enough for me. 

If you don't have a pair of mirrored sunnies yet, I think its time to head out to find yourself a pair … 

*hint hint* TREND ALERT!

My #1 Wardrobe Must-have for those Holiday Dinners

Jacket - Banana Republic (Vintage) (Similar here) | Shirt - Kit + Ace | Pants - Aritzia | 

Boots - Alexander Wang

It's that time of the year again! Holiday party season has arrived, which means lots and lots of food!

I absolutely adore this time of year. Everyone is in such a cheery mood, there are majestic decorations around every corner and delicious smelling candles and fireplaces lit everywhere.  

What I love the most though is all the yummy food!! I can't tell you enough about how much I love holiday dinners, but I won't actually tell you how much I eat …because let's just say its a little too much.

So it shouldn't come as a surprise when I tell you that the number one staple in my holiday party wardrobe would be a perfect pair of stretchy pants!

These Daria Leggings from Aritzia are just about the best things to have happened to my closet. They provide the perfect amount of stretch, but also hug your legs enough to give you that support to "keep everything in".

This look above is a classic outfit that I would wear to a casual holiday gathering with some old friends. I love that it can be appropriate for a cozy intimate restaurant setting or something a little more lavish/modern. Oh, how I love minimalist simplicity (#lessisreallymore).

Hope you are all enjoying or will enjoy the holiday parties this season! 

Chat soon!

xx

Jess

Roots RAW

Leather Jacket - Zara | Sweater - Roots Canada | Shorts - Zara | Shoes - Vans

Let's talk about #SweatStyle. I went through a phase (back in the day , pre-styleblogging) where I was obsessed with sweatshirts and sweatpants …not necessarily together, but I wore it enough that I could have called it my "style"…?

Anyways, thankfully I learned my lesson and eventually started to trim my closet of any excess sweaters/sweatpants that have outlived their potential. Now I carefully select any sweater or sweatpants I buy to make sure that they will look at least street style appropriate.

My favourite brand is of course Roots! I will and forever have them listed as one of the top tier sweater brands in the world. Recently, I was sent this boyfriend fit sweater from Roots' Raw Collection. This collection consists of un-dyed premium fleece fabric which allows you to either wear it in its original form or to add your own artistic twist to it. 

I have been contemplating for a couple weeks now what to do with it, but am still hesitant to make my first mark! So I thought that I would shoot this sweater in its "rawest" state before I may or may not ruin it forever with my indecisive & very rusty/non-existant artistic skills…

I chose to pair this off-white sweater with this beautiful leather jacket to give this baggy sweater some shape and edge. 

My tip: I find that pairing sweaters or sweatpants with some structured pieces helps you avoid looking like you just rolled out of bed ! 

So long story short - to all you closet or out of the closet sweater/sweatpant wearing lovers out there, there is a solution to making your cozy addiction look GOOD!