2016 Necessities: 1) Blanket Scarf

Scarf - Aritzia | Sweater - Oak + Fort | Pants - Aritzia 

I'm starting a new series this month in celebration of 2016! I'll be sharing some of the key items to make for a stylish year ahead. 

First one off the bench is the blanket scarf ! 

Why? 

1) They are essential to mastering winter layering. If you live in a city with the climate anywhere like Toronto then you know that the temperature can change drastically in a matter of hours. You all know I love my leather jackets, but if it drops below 0 degrees C I'm basically a frozen popsicle! With a blanket scarf, I can just have it hanging around my neck when it's warmer out, but then use it as a full body wrap whenever it gets colder!

2) The versatility! You can see some of the many ways you can wear this scarf above, but basically this accessory just never gets boring.

3) They are everywhere! I remember in winter 2014 only a few places carried blanket scarves (Aritzia being one of them), but it was hard to find some at a more affordable price range! I ended up ordering mine from ASOS, but had to wait over 2 weeks for it. However, this year - they are in just about every clothing retailer you walk into like Old Navy and my favourite Kit & Ace.

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