Happy Friday everyone! I hope you all have some nice relaxing plans for the weekend no matter where you are.

And talking about relaxing plans, I got to spend a very nice day in the city with my family earlier this week. The weather was great, and the sun accompanied by a breeze from the lake made it pure perfection.

Since I knew we’d be walking a lot, I opted for a comfort of the slip-on sneakers and distressed jeans. My favorite military vest provided a much needed layer on a breezy day without keeping me too warm.  With all of the pieces being pretty basic on their own, a combination of textures and patterns is what really brings the outfit together. Try taking one of the components out of the equation and it’s no longer the same look – and that’s what I consider a successful well-balanced outfit!

Stay stylish and comfortable this weekend!

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Today’s look is as simple as it gets: linen midi dress in cream and chambray stripes, white blazer, and flats. Summary linen cotton is so summary and breathable, I’m having hard time not wearing this dress all the time.

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As you might have noticed I like minimalism in my clothes with occasional pops of color. In todays look I combined black & white striped sarong skirt, black pumps, and bright red halter neck pleated top. My accessories are very subtle and neutral, I’m letting the blouse get all the attention. I like how red brought life to this look and made it day to night wear. Wear it with natural makeup for a day, darker vampy color lipstick for a night,  hair in the top knot for a bit of Parisian chic. Options are really unlimited.  What I’m trying to say you girls need a red top in your wardrobe!

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I strongly believe that in order for bright colors to look good, you’ve got to leave all reservations at the door and not be afraid of REALLY bringing it on. Bright colors are my addiction – once I start mixing them, it’s almost impossible to stop. One bright hue is no longer enough. You think of what other shades it could benefit from, be paired with, and how to make the look daring enough without crossing the crazy line.

I recently came across a quote from a contemporary artist, Angela A’Court, that resonates with my color quest quite perfectly:

Sometimes when I’m having a colour moment I think to myself, okay what would be the most disgusting colour to add here? Sometimes that ‘disgusting’ can turn out to be ‘surprising’ and ‘completely gorgeous’.

Blue and orange has been my recent favorite as far as color combinations go. I simply couldn’t find a blue piece bold enough to take on the orange pairing until this electric blue dress winked at me from one of the clearance racks. The fact that the dress was on sale, made of 100% silk and from a great designer has all been an added bonus, of course! But what sold me on it was definitely the color.

Life is too short for boring tones. Dare yourself and try on an unexpected color this week, the result may surprise you!

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One of my favorite color combinations is petal pink and rose gold. Petal pink is such a soft, feminine, and delicate color. Rose gold is so warming and the hint of red goes so well with pink.

I wore this outfit to a wedding on Sunday night, but I can see myself wearing it to a lot of different occasions together, or with other pieces of my wardrobe. And the best part that most of the pieces are on SALE! So here is me wearing petal pink head to toes 🙂

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The checkered shorts suit was an unexpected surprise. It had an interesting fit but looked a bit too monochrome for my taste. Being an optimist, I decided to give it a try regardless. Turns out that despite its subtlety, it came packed with color: yellow stripes on the pattern and light blue accents on the sleeves – lots to play with! Burgundy accessories offset the busy pattern quite nicely and added another color to the palette.

Have a colorful week everyone and remember that sometimes it’s the subtle and understated things that will surprise you the most!

Photo credit: Yuliya Ryvkina Photography

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I love maxi dresses for the summer. Though I have to add that being 5’10 and all most of the maxi dresses only go down to my ankle. Who cares, right? A little extra leg doesn’t hurt. Pleated maxis are the easiest to wear, they don’t wrinkle and just extremely comfortable. This white number is so refreshing and easy. I can be dressed up and down in so many different ways. I love versatility in clothing, if I can imagine at least 3 outfits with the new wardrobe item, then it’s something I consider an investment.

White might not be the easiest color to keep clean (I, for sure, have no idea how to do it) but it’s the freshest and the most striking color in the summer. In today’s look I paired up white dress with black accessories for a little bit more edgier feel, but I can’t wait to pair this dress with nude, gold, and red.

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Floral maxi dresses are demanding things! They require a proper occasion, just the right kind of accessories and, most of all, they require movement. And guess what happens when you don’t satisfy the requirements – you end up with a granny dress instead of a hot trendy number you were hoping for. So what’s the secret? Take these floral creatures outside, they make rather ostentatious impression, and appear out of place at indoor events. Leave them at home early in the morning or late at night as they will look too dressy before noon or too frivolous at formal gatherings. Late afternoon is really their golden hour, that’s when your dress will shine in its most romantic light.

When picking accessories, don’t try to overpower the pattern by introducing additional colors or complex textures. The dress won’t leave a chance to the competition and will destroy the whole look. Instead, stick to the colors of the dress itself, play off of its natural beauty and try to enhance it. Note how my shoes, bag, sunglasses and even ring all have a complementary color on the dress.

Is a floral maxi wonder a lot of work? Absolutely! Is it worth it? Only you can make the decision; and when all the elements align properly, the result can be rather breathtaking and is guaranteed to turn heads…

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