Here’s a little throwback to the vibrant summer I had as I dread going to bed and waking up in this cold traditional weather. Outfit pictured is one of my favourite outfits from the summer – being a tropical girl at heart, I refuse to believe that these items are going to hibernate in my closet until summer comes around again in 6 months! While I certainly can still wear those jeans in the winter, I find that I tend to ditch loose-fitting pants and opt for skin-tight pants in the brutally cold Canadian weather due to their better wind-shielding abilities.

Deets of this easy breezy-beautiful-summer-girl look: tank top from Aritizia (click here to check out the scandalous detail on the back on this tank top!), mid-rise straight-legged medium-washed frayed hem jeans from J. Crew, and purse from Karl Lagerfeld. Are you more of a warm or cold weather person? Do you have a separate summer and winter wardrobe? I certainly do – my summer wardrobe mainly consists of tank tops and all kinds of breezy bottoms, while my winter wardrobe is flooded with chunky sweaters and skinny jeans of various denim shades. Stay tuned for fall and winter styles as the Canadian weather quickly approaches the negative degrees!

Besides being occupied with school work and super busy with extra-curricular during my second last semester in university, I’ve been going to the gym a lot lately and thought I would share with you guys one of my favourite gym outfits. As someone who lives her life in grey scale, my gym wardrobe is of course not an exception. While I have tried to maybe include a pop of colour or two in my gym wardrobe, I always ended up with the black, grey, or white option simply because these colours go with everything (Exhibit A – see picture above).

These Lululemon leggings pictured have been my recent fav for a few good reasons: a) they are grey (my favourite colour, duh), b) its pattern adds to the outfit in a subtle way without stealing too much attention, c) they are SO comfortable that I don’t feel like I’m actually wearing anything in them (can confirm the ~naked sensation~ stated by Lulumon product detail), d) the fabric is so smooth that I can’t stop touching and feeling my legs when I wear them, and e) I got them ON SALE!

Here are the details to this outfit so you don’t miss out on the sale – highly recommend you get the leggings before they’re gone! Deets of this tight all-over outfit that I don’t mind sleeping in: 7/8 leggings from Lululemon, sports bra from Lululemon (also SUPER comfortable that it makes me feel like I’m not wearing a bra), tank top also from Lululemon, classic black and white sneakers from Nike, and baseball cap from my school (Queen’s University, woot woot). In conclusion: yes, my entire gym wardrobe is from Lululemon and no, I’m not sponsored. (I wish… Lululemon please sponsor me, help me with my addiction and send me free products!)

After a month of being M.I.A., I am finally back to the grind after a bit of travelling in late August, and finally settled down since moving back to school in early September! I don’t know what engineering is like at other schools or other programs, but this year is supposed to be a breeze for me – meaning that I get to put more thoughts into my day-to-day outfits for class, and more time dedicated to this blog!

The outfit pictured is one of my favourite back-to-school looks because it gives off that laid-back vibes without sacrificing chicness and comfort – shout out to those stretchy Zara Body Curve jeggings despite the controversial campaign! I find that I tend to wear my Stan Smith sneakers, Birks, and Sperry’s a lot during school because they offer the kind of support my feet need to get around campus throughout the day.

Deets of this back-to-school look: striped spaghetti strap top from Zara, Body Curve jeggings from Zara as well, double buckle Western belt from Topshop, Stan Smith sneakers, and bracelet fromSwarovski. What are your favourite back-to-school looks? How do you usually decide what to wear to class? Comfort is certainly the first thing I consider when I plan my outfits the night before!

Happy Saturday! For those of you that still haven’t decided on an outfit for brunch with the girlfriends tomorrow (because that’s what Sundays are for, right?), here’s an outfit for you! I have decided to pair a black off-the-shoulder top specifically with some straight-legged frayed hem jeans, wedges, and a clutch for the a few reasons… Being a fairly clumsy person myself, I often find myself staining light-coloured shirts with food, tea, coffee… you name it – to prevent that from happening, I have decided to go with a black shirt because chances are I’ll be spending an extended period of time at a restaurant! For the same reason, I chose straight-legged jeans over skinny jeans for this look because they are more comfortable, allowing for more flexibility and “more room for the legs to breathe”. Lastly, I finished off the look with some 3-inch wedges and a clutch because Sunday brunch is one of the rare locations I get to dress up and not have to worry about the “functionality” of my accessories – I’m often on-the-go and wedges and clutch aren’t usually the most practical options!

Deets of this brunch-appropriate look that will “woah” your girlfriends: black off-the-shoulder shirt from h&m (p.s. I also have this top in white, they were some $7 cheap finds!), mid-rise straight-legged medium-washed frayed hem jeans from J. Crew, and bracelet with red, silver, and white charms from Pandora. Wedges were bought in grade 9 (forgot where they’re from) and clutch is from Karl Lagerfeld (purchased in London) – head designer and creative director of Chanel and Fendi who also has his own brand, he is one of my all-time favourite fashion icons and designers. Hope you find the tips helpful, drink lots of mimosas and eat lots of eggs benny tomorrow!

 

Sundays are for the family – here’s a quick post on what I wore to brunch, quick Costco run and grocery shopping with the rents. If you haven’t noticed yet, I LOVE wearing small shoulder purses (the smaller the better!) as opposed to totes or handbags for several reasons: A) They allow me to be hands-free – perfect for running errands and for people who are always on-the-go like me, allowing an extra hand for a coffee, sandwich, or cold-pressed juice! B) They compliment my small frame, and C) They are versatile – they can be worn cross-body for a more casual look, or on the shoulder for a more sophisticated look. Here I’m wearing mom’s vintage purse (from Nina Ricci) again, it’s the biggest shoulder purse amongst my collection and stores the most items!

Deets of this “funday” look: cropped high-neck top from Seven Sisters purchased at Mendocino, high-waisted floral shorts from Zara (purchased in grade 7 – that’s 8 years ago!), earrings and bracelet from Emphasis Jewellery and Pandora, and sandals from Davids. I’m also looking to invest in a navy shoulder purse, preferably mini-, micro- or nano-sized, let me know if you have any suggestions!

Happy August! I refuse to believe that school starts in a month, meaning that summer is almost over… Is it just me, or did the past three months go by way to quickly? Lately, I have been eating pretty badly and slacking off quite a bit, so it’s about time to hit the gym and get back on track with my regular workout routine again. That being said, here’s a quick post on another athleisure look – this outfit is perfect for those days when you’re in a rush or just aren’t in the mood to dress up: whether it’s going to the gym, walking the dog, making a trip to the grocery store, or running errands in general. You can read more about athleisure on my other post earlier here!

Deets of this effortless and basic here-and-there look: Zara wide strap top (yep, I wear this at least 3 time a week and own them in 2 other colours), medium rise cropped leggings from Lululemon (very breathable and comfy – feels almost like a second skin!), classic black and white sneakers from Nike, Le Pliage Large Shoulder Tote in the colour Navy, and shades from Ray-Ban (the only pair of sunglasses I own!). As mentioned before, this outfit is my go-to especially on bad days when I feel like I’m about to undergo “wardrobe malfunction” because everything in my wardrobe looks bad, or when I experience one of those “I have nothing to wear” moments. Hope this outfit gave you some inspiration and trust me, you aren’t the only one who stresses about what to wear everyday and complain about having nothing to wear in front of a closet full of clothes that probably deserves a charity shop clear-out!

Unlike the NBA games where celebrities like Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid (or even the general public) get all dolled up to cheer for their favourite teams, us Torontonian tend to be more casual and sports-oriented when it comes to dressing up for game days. That being said, we are rather athletic and practical! As loyal and proud fans of our favourite Canadian teams, we always try to incorporate some team gear in our outfits – 99/100 of the people you meet at a Blue Jays or Maple Leafs game are dressed in blue, and/or wearing at least one item from the wide selection of team merchandise to show our support for our talented athletes!

As pictured, my choice of team gear was the classic blue baseball hat – one of the post popular items worn by both ladies and gentlemen, because it is super versatile and can be easily incorporated into a variety of outfits. Deets of this loyal and sporty look for game days: hat from the Jays store, Wilfred heather blue top from Aritzia, low-rise ankle-length frayed hem skinny jeans from Zara, Stan Smith sneakers in the color Navy from Adidas, and bracelet from Links of London. While the Blue Jays haven’t been doing too well lately, us Torontonians will always cheer for them with all of our hearts! I highly recommend going to a baseball game, it’s a great way to relax (an excuse to de-stress and escape from everything for 3 hours), an opportunity scream at the top of your lungs without getting in trouble, drink some beer, and a chance catch up with some friends while showing your inner spirits and enthusiasm by cheering for you favourite (or a random) team!

This post marks a mini milestone for Beatrice, with love – it’s the 10th post since this blog launched about a month ago! To celebrate, I’d like to share one of my all-time favourite colour combos: the classic black and white that could never go wrong. Having grown up in an Asian city that is hot and humid all year round, I am forever a tropical girl at heart and will never get used to the short and cool summers in Toronto. Hence, I make sure to cycle through every single pair of shorts in my summer wardrobe before it’s too late to do so!

Deets of this B&W elegant yet casual look featuring my favourite pair of shorts amongst my summer bottoms collection: pom pom shorts from Topshop, chiffon pintucked halter top from Sunday in Brooklyn purchased at Anthropologie, sandals from David’s, earrings from Kate Spade, and bracelet from Swarovski. For those of you that live outside of California or Australia, enjoy summer while it lasts!

PSA: lack of energy and in dire need of some #mondaymotivation, so here’s a quick post on this look that consists of items from my mom’s closet! Black Bermuda shorts and wide strap top from Zara, bangle from Pandora, earrings from Emphasis Jewellery (purchased in my birth place: Hong Kong), mom’s vintage purse from Nina Ricci, and top from Blue Tassel purchased at Anthropologie. Fun fact: my mom and I have very similar body types and share the exact same sizes in shoes and tops!

Happy Fourth of July to our southern neighbour on the other side the border! Here’s an athleisure outfit for all you Americans in case you need to help build a wall or run away from Trump, haha! “Athleisure” is a rising fashion trend where sportswear is worn in non-athletic settings such as school, work place, or other casual occasions in general, due to its functionality and the convenience it brings.

Many of you may have already adopted the athleisure trend without even realizing it being a major movement in the fashion industry – the trend in fact grew out of the increasing amount of women who wear yoga pants and athletic shoes on a regular basis. Now, all you yoga pants and sneakers wearer may proudly call yourself trendsetters! On that note, many leading sportswear makers have been placing a broader emphasis on fashion (as opposed to the conventional, professional sportswear orientation) by shifting their focus towards colours, fabrics, styles, and silhouettes to better accommodate consumers’ needs associated with the trend.

As a fitness-oriented individual who is always on the go, there has been an evident lifestyle shift as I adopt the trend and as the trend grows. I no longer have to change or carry an extra gym outfit, as it is now socially acceptable to be wearing yoga pants in most social settings! Pieces pictured have gradually made their way out of the gym and became a large part of my everyday wardrobe: Reflective tights, sports bra (unfortunately sold out on the official website), and tank top (also sold out on the official website) all from Lululemon; sneakers from Nike – not sure what the exact model is but they are the lightest pair of sneakers I have ever owned and the material is very breathable, I bought them on sale in a random shoe store in Paris last year, best deal ever!