Boyfriend jeans – weekend

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Michaela Merkley

Boyfriend jeans – weekend by stylebymm featuring black sunglasses

Topshop t shirt
topshop.com

Equipment white tank
$175 – jades24.com

Pieces black long sleeve bolero
$37 – pieces.com

AG Adriano Goldschmied cropped jeans
$355 – coggles.com

Mantaray leather shoes
$83 – debenhams.com

Tory Burch black backpack
neimanmarcus.com

Stella Dot wrap bracelet
stelladot.com

Stella Dot necklace
stelladot.com

Chloé black sunglasses
neimanmarcus.com

Arizona Babymoon.

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Michaela Merkley

We had our babymoon in October and it was a warm, relaxing and overall good time away for our one last trip with the two of us before the baby comes! So many people keep saying…”Oh, you can still travel with your baby!” Yes…we realize this. However, life changes after you have kids and we totally plan on taking our baby with us on trips!…but that obviously won’t be the same as just the two of us, nor would it be the same even if we left the baby at home…(it’s totally fine to leave them by themselves, right?) So…yes, we wanted one last trip before the baby comes! We have been just the two of us for five years (our anni was November 20th) and are very used to basically doing whatever our selfish little hearts desire. So, we know we are in for a change! But we want that change!! It’s been an answer to prayer, and a fulfilment of our dreams to have this baby. We are so excited and blessed to be having this baby enter our lives in the New Year. Here is a post of my outfits with my new baby bump during our holiday. I literally just started showing something when we left! It was super fun to dress summery with a baby bump, even just for a week. I was very happy to cover up again once I got back however…all those “extra bits” needed some coverage. 🙂 I am 23 weeks here.

Daily Doll….Brittany!

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Michaela Merkley

One look at this irresistibly cute outfit and I was sold…so perfectly stylish for a casual fall day!
The red polka dot sweater with the collared shirt and statement necklace? Such a great mix of layers…not to mention that adorable printed bag from Tory Burch and green vest. I say we can all take a cue from Miss Brittany to mix it up a little this fall!

Fall Wish List

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Michaela Merkley

1. Anna Leather Jacket ~ Aritzia
2. Typography Print ~ Ashley Cooper Design
3. “Keeper” Chambray Dress ~ J Crew
4. Robinson mini square tote ~ Tory Burch
5. Rouge Coco “Mystique” Lipstick ~ Chanel
6. “Bow Love” Fashion Illustration ~ Ashley Cooper Design
7. “Cecilia Knit Leather dress ~ Club Monaco
8. Cream Blush #62 “Presage” ~ Chanel
9. “Respctit” leather booties ~ Steve Madden

Runway to Realway

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Michaela Merkley

With fashion week over, and all of the new looks out for Spring in the magazines….I thought I would post my favorite upcoming trends and styles and show how to wear them in the reality we live in! Which usually isn’t walking the streets of New York or going to parties and red carpets every night. It’s meeting up with friends for coffee, shopping, or nights out for dinner. So here’s to being practical. : )

1. BLACK & WHITE

Runway

Realway
For a casual but chic outfit…combine a crisp white blazer with a casual black t and cropped skinnies with heels. Or for a dressier approach, black skirt with combined striped top and blazer for a more bold look. Then, for the relaxed girl…go with white tuxedo pants, biker booties and black leather for that more edgy, cool girl look.

2. STATEMENT SUNGLASSES

Anna Sui

Runway

Realway
If you love getting the latest shades, but this years statement pairs are a little too out there for you, here are a few pairs that are a little less shocking.

3. BOLD STRIPES

Runway

Realway
Try light thin striped skinny jeans with a chambray top for an easy going feel, or more bold thicker striped high waisted pants with a relaxed stweater tucked in…add a statement necklace to up the glam factor. Then for more classic chic…black pumps, black with wide white tuxedo stripe pants and simple black top…totally put together effortlessly.

4. LUXE LEATHER

Derek Lam

Runway

Realway
Try a black tank with a mixed material of leather in the front only for added comfort…a leather motorcycle jacket (super cute in a bright color as well) over a chic maxi, or midi dress…or my personal fave, leather leggings. Mine are only leather in the front so it makes them a bit more unique, not to mention comfortable. Wear with a blazer and jewelry to soften the edgyness.

5. Short Suits

Runway

Realway
So, obviously this look is more seasonal for summer (or for those that aren’t Canadians, all year) but shorts with tights are still a cute look that you can carry off right now…snow and all. It helps while we wait for Spring to come at least…I love the polished look on the left with a more structured pair of shorts and blazer with cute heels and white sunnies (I may need to duplicate this outfit). The chambray combo is a super cute relaxed look, with a white tee underneath and understated extras. For that dressy day time look, classic black but with a pop of blue and some cute heels are perfect for this trend. I also love Kate’s effortless beachy short suit…the scalloped shorts are adorable and I love the freshness this whole outfit has..add some wedge heels and you’re good to go for a night out!

So, there are five trends that you can take from the runway to realway right now. Let me know which one is your favorite, and what you plan on wearing for Spring 2013!