13 ways to take your wardrobe from workday to weekend
Photo by Alvaro Goveia
Weekend to workday
Pop of red
A little cherry, crimson or ruby can go a long way to brighten up any outfit. Match this hue with solid tones or traditional patterns
like the trendy plaid in this skirt.
Merona cardigan, $25, Skirt, $28, Target. Bag, Kate Spade.
A pencil skirt
Pair this figure-flattering shape with a cardigan, scarf and heels for a ’50s-inspired look that’s all the rage this season.
Merona sweater, $25, Skirt, $25, Shoes, $30, Target. Salvatore Ferragamo scarf, $350, Reed Krakoff bag, Kenneth Jay Lane bracelets, $50-$60, Holt Renfrew.
Jewel-tone trousers
Every closet needs a great pair of slimcut pants. Instead of traditional black, look for rich hues with a bit of stretch for the best fit.
Left: Merona sweater, $25, Shirt, $18, Mossimo pants, $30, Target. Jimmy Choo shoes, $750, Davids Footwear. Necklace, $174, J Crew. Bag, Michael Kors. Books: Colour Your Library collection (30 books), $17 each, Indigo.
Right: Merona sweater, $25, Shoes, $25, Nygard shirt, $30, Mossimo pants, $30, 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target bag, $35, Target. Bracelet, $110, J Crew.
Preppy pieces
Private school charm with a ladylike twist creates the perfect nine-to-five style. Invest in wardrobe-building essentials like great jackets, textured knits and feminine skirts.
Left: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target sweater, $40, Merona skirt, $25, Shoes, $30, Target. Pasotti umbrella, $165, Raindrops. Bag, Mulberry.
Right: Merona jacket, $40, Shoes, $30, Mossimo top, $10, Skirt, $25, Target. Bag, $102, BCBG.
Denim shirt
Whether you keep it casual or dress it up (try patterned pants and a pair of heels), a chambray shirt is destined to be a four-season favourite.
Merona shirt, $25, 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target pants, $40, Bag, $55, Target. Kate and Mel shoes, stylist's own. Necklace, $110, J Crew. Camera, Holga Camera.
Tinted lips
Keep them soft and subtle with a pigmented balm that conditions and moisturizes.
Pixi tinted brilliance balm in orchid petal, $16.
Black and white basics
Talk about a winning combo! Every fashion expert knows these two tones were made for each other. Mix and match to your heart’s content.
Merona jacket, $35, Shirt, $12, Target.
Boyfriend jeans
You don’t need to literally borrow from the boys to get these trendy jeans. They’re worn in, relaxed and look surprisingly chic with just about everything.
Nygard blazer, $50, Merona top, $12, Mossimo Supply Co. pants, $25, Target. Shoes, Converse. Tom Ford sunglasses, $385, Josephson. Kenneth Jay Lane necklace, $75, Holt Renfrew. Marc by Marc Jacobs watch, $300, Watch It. Bike, Public Bikes.
Bright bags
With everything from jeans to party dresses, a signature bag is all you need to look put together — score extra style points if it’s in a bold colour.
3.1 Phillip Lim for Target top, $35, Bag, $35, Mocha Collection for Target necklace, $25, Target. 2014 Ford Mustang Convertible in Gotta Have It Green, Ford.
Statement necklace
Cocktail jewellery just gets hotter and hotter. And the bigger the better. A bold necklace will dress up both your LBD and a simple white tee.
Merona dress, $30, necklace, $17, Target.
Shift dress
Throw on this go-to one-piece when you don’t know what to wear. It looks equally elegant with high heels or ballerina flats.
Merona dress, $30, Shoes, $30, Target. Tory Burch bracelet set, $180, Kenneth Jay Lane bracelet, $50, Holt Renfrew.
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