Basics for my wardrobe

y closet was in dire need of basics. I tend to always purchase statement pieces- you know, clothing items with an interesting detail and ignore the boring basics. However, when I was decluttering my closet last week I realized I desperately needed basics. I noted in my head what pieces I needed and went out on a mission to fill that void. And here's what I got:

I bought 3 tank tops at Gap. They are sooooo soft. What I love about them are the length
and the skinny straps. The tank is also not too thick and very stretchy. 

I bought a medium in all three. The small size fit, but I wanted something a little more
loose. And I'm always scared that clothes might shrink in the wash.
Plus, I hate tight-fitting clothes now. I'm still a little self-conscious about my belly
after having my 2nd so the looser the better ;-)

Originally this tank was almost $20CAD, but I got it on sale for $9.99CAD.

Now for the styling part. I paired the tank with my Bobeau sweater, Paige Denims,
Dolce Vita boots and my J Crew-inspired bubble necklace that I got on eBay.

I took off the sweater to show you what it looks like on its own. 

So the next 2 tanks are the exact same as the previous light gray one, but I think these
are the new colours for spring. These were on promotion for 2 for $25. It also came in
a navy blue (which I was also eyeing, but didn't get), a pastel pink and a few other colours.
I ended up just getting the neutral colours as I think they will go with a lot of things in my closet.

I paired this tank with my Milly jacket/blazer, Forever 21 skinny jeans and my Gap booties.

This is the last tank. It's in a charcoal gray. I would have liked to get a black, but they
didn't have it at the store I went to.

Here's a close-up of the label. I highly suggest checking these tanks out at Gap.

As you can see it is $18.50CAD each, but there was a special promotion going on.
I never get anything regular price at Gap as they are always having promotions or sales.

I paired this tank with my Isabel Marant blazer/jacket, IT Jeans cut-off shorts, Gap booties
and my Amrita Singh necklace.

Here's how the tank looks without the jacket.

This knit sweater from Zara was so hard to photograph. It's my favourite purchase though.
It reminds me a lot like the Helmut Lang sweaters. 

Here's a closer look. The material is stretchy and thin. I can see myself wearing this with
a lot of pieces in my closet.

I got this for $39.90CAD. They also had a white version, but the white was very white.
I would have liked it if it was more of cream colour. So I ended up just getting the
black. The only downside is this material looks prone to snagging so I would be extra
careful when wearing this.

Here I am wearing it with my Marc by Marc Jacobs jean capri shorts, Nine West pumps
and my Gorjana star necklace.

I also paired it with my Club Monaco skirt, Roger Viver flats, a Burberry-inspired cross-body
bag and my Psalm 91:1 necklace.

Next, I picked up a basic V-neck tee from Zara. 

I got it in a medium. It's a little big on me, but they didn't have a small in the store.
I might try to shrink it in the wash.

It was $11.90CAD.
I love how soft this tee is. It is also a little distressed so it looks really flattering on.

I wore this with my Club Monaco boyfriend blazer, Marc by Marc Jacobs capri shorts,
Nine West pumps and my HRH Collection necklace.

Here's what it looks without the blazer. I would have worn a belt, but I don't have anything
in my closet that will go with this look. Maybe that's next on my shopping list…

I am pleased with everything I bought. I also filmed a video of me wearing all the pieces. I posted it on YouTube, but I'm unsure whether to make it live…

What a day!

I've been on the hunt for a perfect winter coat.
I've been very disappointed with my Wilfred coat I got 2 years ago from Aritzia. Seen on Hilary Duff below.

Although it's super cute on, I hate the fact that the buttons fall off every month or so. I can't even tell you how many times I've had to sew the buttons on that coat! I also don't like that Aritzia has been carrying it every year, so every girl in Toronto is spotted wearing it. Ugh.

I was actually eyeing a Milly coat for a while, but when I tried it on I didn't love it.
However, all that changed when I saw this Mackage Isa Coat in black.



I loved the short length as I'm petite and some coats just overwhelm me. I also loved how it was a perfect weight for the bitter Canadian winters, but still tailored enough that it didn't look bulky. The detailing on the coat was also amazing. Plus, it's Canadian. Yay!

It was, however, quite a journey to actually get this coat. I saw it in my lunch break and had to have it. The only downside was it was the only XS and someone else had put it on hold. I was totally bummed. The manager of the store told me that I should call near the end of the day to see if the woman who had put it on hold actually purchased it. When I did call, they told me she had not shown up. I rushed to the store, but to my disappointment the woman had shown up at the exact same time that I did! I don't think she was too impressed as I had tried everything to take that coat away from her! She gave me a couple of dirty looks.
The store then called a different location and found out that another store had 1 left in my size. Let's just say I finally did get it, but I'm so tired from all the running around. Let's just hope and pray that the buttons don't fall off like my other ones...