outfits Archives - Curated by Jennifer

Chambray Top and Silk Skirt

This chambray top and silk skirt combo has become one of my favourite spring outfits to wear! Both of these pieces have become huge staples in my closet and get a lot of wear.

Since buying this silk skirt back in December, I’ve been trying to style it as many ways as possible. I want my cost per wear to be low. Remember when buying something new, make sure you will get lots of use out of the item and that you can style it multiple different ways. You don’t want to buy an article of clothing and only have one way to wear it.

My chambray top has only made an appearance on here once before for my denim on denim look. But that doesn’t mean I don’t wear it. I wear it a lot actually. I love the whole Canadian tuxedo look. There’s just only so many ways you can pair it. I love denim and white together so it was a no brainer to pair it with my white silk skirt. It would also look cute with white jeans as well! Or even some white denim shorts.

I am also in love with my new Emma Sling from Sarah Flint. I first mentioned the brand in my sustainable heel and sandal brands post. Sarah Flint’s shoes are also super comfy, which is something I need after my foot injury back in 2o12. You can get $50 off your first pair with code SARAHFLINT-BAJENNIFERP.

JENNIFER by Curated by Jennifer

SUZY from The Grey Brunette

ADA from Elegance and Mommyhood

DARLENE from Aquamarina Style

SHELBEE from Shelbee on the Edge

CHRISSY from Granola and Grace

JULIE from Fashion Trends and Friends

MIREILLE from Chez Mireille

Yesterday was my friend, Ada’s, birthday! Every year she has a 2 day birthday celebration over on her blog. I met Ada back in the fall when we both realized we lived near each other. I love when I get to meet my blogger friends in real life. Some of my best friends I’ve met online. Be sure to go over to Ada’s blog and wish her a very happy birthday!!!!

“Birthdays are – in my opinion – a reminder of the good years we have lived and all that we have left behind, filled with hopes, dreams and promises of the future years ahead of us! Each day of the 365 days is a chance from God to start anew and embrace the day as it comes: the good, the bad and the ugly! Today is my birthday and for the 9th year in a row – since I started my blog – I am doing my annual blog birthday party, as a way to celebrate with all of you. I want to thank all of my blogging friends that participated this year and I appreciate their beautiful outfits and even more beautiful birthday messages. Today, in honor of Cinco de Mayo and thinking of Summer I am wearing colors inspired by the Grecian islands: blue and white. I have had this artsy print Old Navy dress for years. I styled it again for my birthday celebration this year with different jewelry, a magenta crossbody bag with matching lipstick and nude suede sandals.”

What do you think about my chambray top and silk skirt outfit?

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Pink Blouse and Skinny Jeans

I have been having so much fun restyling pieces in my wardrobe. My pink blouse is from Sézane and is currently in the archives. Unfortunately, this colour is sold out but it’s still available in black. I first styled this blouse here. It’s honestly the perfect spring top. I’m such a fan of the collar and cuff details. Last time I styled it, it was quite office appropriate but this time I wanted to make it more causal so I paired this pink blouse with skinny jeans.

It’s been awhile since I’ve given a health and life update. Can you believe it’s been over 2 years since I’ve been diagnosed with Candida? I laugh at the thought when the doctor told me I had to be on that super strict diet for 4-6 weeks. It was so much longer than that. More like 7 months. After that I was able to re-introduce some things. Then after 10 months, I was candida free for about 5 before it came back again! I know this is a lifestyle change and there are things that I won’t be able to eat again. I never want to go through the extreme detoxing ever again.

As for my inflammation and bloating, those are 2 issues that I am still working on. I can’t seem to find triggers, it just randomly happens. I basically eat the same things everyday so it’s random. Recently, I learned about food combining and I’ve been doing that and it seems to be helping with the bloating. Don’t worry, I plan on doing a full post on it after implementing it for a few months and to make sure it actually is working.

My ear is actually doing so much better post surgery. Sometimes my ear feels plugged but it only happens at night while I’m trying to sleep. I’m wondering if it’s allergies. Quercetin seems to be helping by taking 4000 mg a day. But it’s so weird that it’s only at night.

Hopefully all of my issues get better soon!

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Graphic Tee and Blazer

Wow, it has been a long time since I’ve worn these straight legged cropped pants! If you remember when I first styled them, I had a hard time styling them. And up until recently, I was still was having trouble. I finally started to get creative and pair the pants with a graphic tee and blazer.

Normally, I don’t wear graphic tees unless there is French on them. All of my band and Red Wings tees are saved for pajamas, cleaning or working out in them. You have to remember, that I don’t even wear loungewear, so for me to wear a graphic tee as part of an outfit, it is going to take me awhile to get used to. But now that I’ve styled one with these straight legged pants and blazer, I think it’s growing on me.

The tee I am wearing also helped. It’s an Alexz Johnson tee and it has a really cool Eagle design. Originally, I wanted the rose version but it’s been sold out of the small for a long time and Alexz doesn’t really re-stock. I’ve been a fan of Alexz Johnson since Instant Star. That’s over half of my life! And it’s one of the reasons I’ve made some amazing friends. Like my friend Adam who I’ve known for 12 years. He’s the one who lives in Hamilton, ON. It sucks because it’s been over a year since I’ve seen him because of Covid. This is the longest we’ve ever been apart!

Graphic Tee + Blazer + Chic Bottoms

Wearing a graphic tee under a blazer with chic bottoms is a true and tested outfit formula. One that works for both genders. And graphic tees have definitely been gaining more popularity these past few years with fashion girls. Wearing a blazer over the tee hides part of the graphic or slogan adds a little mystery to the outfit.

Because the blazer is more androgynous, I wanted to add a feminine flair with my heeled sandals. Personally, I loving mixing feminine and masculine together. I think it creates a nice juxtaposition in outfits.

What do you think about mixing a graphic tee and blazer together? What is your favourite way to mix feminine and masculine pieces together?

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How To Wear Bright Red

Bright red is a quintessential sensual colour and a French girl’s most cherished accent. It can magically change a somewhat boring outfit into a look that is stylish and full of energy.

The best part, is that you can use bright red to accent just about anything. Make sure you choose a the perfect hue that matches your complexion, your mood, or the other colours you are wearing that day. Red-yellows are like a fire, pinkish reds are more refreshing and red-blues have a more sophisticated feel to them.

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Lipstick
Shoes
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Favourite Red Mixes

Soft Neutrals

Camel, grey and beige will always work with bright shades as the main colour because they help soften the intensity. An example would be a red dress with a camel trench coat.

Black

When mixing red and black together, pick only one of them for the main colour and use the other as an accent. Just like I did for this outfit.

White

Think Brigitte Bardot for this. Mixing red and white together help create a fresh look. You can do a red skirt with a white tee or white jeans with red shoes.

Black and White Print

A print can subtly complement a black and red outfit with a third element. Black and white gingham would look super cute paired with red.

Pink

Pink and red go great together. This shade can be any hue, from pastel to bold.

Burgundy

Pairing red and burgundy together creates a camaïeu which is matching 2 colours that are similar to each other. I discussed camaïea when I created an outfit out of shades of blue.

Pastels

When wearing pastels and red together, it is best to wear the pastel colour as the main colour and red as the accent.

Khaki

This is the perfect contrast to a bright red. Imagine a red mini dress with a military style jacket.

Blue

Red and blue is an iconic French classic. It doesn’t matter what shade of blue you use, they all look great together!

Prints

If you prefer more of a soft look, use a print with red in it. Like red and white candy cane stripes or red flowers on a black background or a red and navy striped top.

Style Tip

When mixing red and white together, it’s best if one of them is the main colour and the other the accent. Examples include red lipstick with a white dress or a red sweater with a white top popping out underneath. You can also achieve a subtle look with a piece that uses some of the other colour.

I hope you found this how to style bright red post super helpful!

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Keynote Dress and Waffle Sweater

I recently talked about timeless sweaters and in that post, I mentioned how you can pair the sweater over a dress. This is something that I have never styled before and wanted to give it a shot. My waffle sweater has become one of my most worn pieces from this past year. As I am currently restyling pieces in my wardrobe, these 2 classic pieces, the keynote dress and waffle sweater, created a whole new look together.

Pairing them together transforms the dress into a skirt. The secret tip to creating this look, is a belt. I took a skinny belt and wrapped it around my waist on top of my sweater. I then pulled the sweater over. My sweater is somewhat on the shorter side so it doesn’t always like to stay.

I classify this Keynote dress as an LBD and the perfect office dress. When choosing a little black dress, it should fit with perfection and be simple. When it doesn’t have too much detailing, it is so easy to dress up or down depending if it’s for a day or night look. You might remember me wearing this dress with a denim jacket and sneakers. That is one of my favourite weekend looks! I also think you can pair the dress with a chambray top or white button down and tie it at the waist. That might be something I might explore when the weather gets even warmer!

For an office dress, this dress is smart enough and respectively stylish. You can wear it by itself or with a sweater or cardigan.

As you can tell, both the keynote dress and waffle sweater, are such versatile pieces in my wardrobe.

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Gaspard Jumper and Clara Pants

Now is the time for warmer weather and lighter colours and less layers. The gaspard jumper and Clara trousers have become some of my most worn pieces in my wardrobe. I’ve styled both of them so many different ways (here, here, here, here, and here) before but never together until now. This is what I love about Sezane! All of their pieces are such classic staples that can be worn over and over again. One of the reasons they are one of my favourite sustainable fashion brands.

When putting together this outfit, I really wanted to put a white tee under the cardigan, but for some reason the tee wasn’t laying right and I didn’t like the way it looked. Then I thought maybe a tank. I did like it but not enough. In the end, I thought were it by itself as a cardigan looked the best. But that doesn’t mean I won’t try to style it with a tank again!

These pictures were taken on a gorgeous Friday, in downtown Milford. I met Ada for coffee and we shot some pictures. Milford is such a cute little town and it’s halfway between where Ada and I live. It’s only 20 minutes away and in the opposite direction where I normally go so it’s nice to go someplace different. Even though the weather was nice, it was super windy! We kept trying to take pictures when the wind stopped. It was difficult!

Chambray Top and Silk Skirt

Pink Blouse and Skinny Jeans

Graphic Tee and Blazer

Graphic Tee + Blazer + Chic Bottoms

Accents

Favourite Red Mixes

Soft Neutrals

Black

White

Black and White Print

Pink

Burgundy

Pastels

Khaki

Blue

Prints

Style Tip

Keynote Dress and Waffle Sweater

Gaspard Jumper and Clara Pants

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