prairie girl musings

Tag: neutrals

  • Crème de la crème

    Crème de la crème

    How about a bit of real talk to kick off today’s blog post? If you’re wondering why my background is beginning to feel a bit repetitive, I’ll let you in on a little secret: I’ve been using this sensor feature on my camera where I wave (quite aggressively) in order to take a photo. It doesn’t catch my wave unless I’m up close, so I’ll run up to the camera, wave, and run back. It’s a pretty good workout. It’s a fun activity that doesn’t require my lovely #instagramboyfriend or photographer friends to take my outfit photos. Fellow bloggers, let me know if you have a similar strategy.

    I purchased this beige Bassike sweater tunic when I was last in Auckland. It was 50% off at Black Box Boutique in Grey Lynn, and I thought it might be fun to style two different ways. If you’re like me, you can never have too many neutrals in your wardrobe and sleeveless sweaters work perfectly on breezy days.

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    First off, I paired the tunic with my boyfriend jeans. These jeans have seen me through some dark times, and they are comfier than sweatpants. Yes, that’s right, comfier. They are super loose in the legs and waist.

    Boyfriend jeans: Madewell
    Shoes: Mi Piaci

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    Shorts: Huffer
    Sandals: Miss Wilson by Kathryn Wilson

    Stay tuned for my Dunedin City Guide – it’s coming up next!

  • All Blacks

    All Blacks

     

    What is New Zealand most commonly known for? Its rugged beauty and The Lord of the Rings, of course. But after that? Probably rugby. The All Blacks have been dominating the international rugby scene for longer than I can remember.

    Living in Auckland, the colour black also dominated the wardrobes of many students and young professionals (as it does in many major cities).  Ironically, I wore a lot of prints and colours when I attended uni in Auckland. It wasn’t until I moved to Toronto and started working at Club Monaco, that I realized the power of an all black ensemble. When you’re working retail six or seven days a week, rotating the same pieces is a reality, and working with a neutral palette makes that so much easier.

    While I’ve re-introduced colour into my life, I still have a penchant for an all-black outfit. Elegant and flattering on any figure, it’s impossible to look bad in black. It’s also a bit mindless, which I appreciate on days when I don’t feel like spending too much time deliberating what to wear.

    I wanted to highlight one of my favourite all-black outfits with all pieces by New Zealand and Australian designers. Also, this outfit has some serious Bukovyna vibes going on. I’m sure all my Ukrainian friends will agree.

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    Yes, I rode my bike in this. Yes, I had shorts on underneath.

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    Dress: Viktoria & Woods (currently 50% off at The Collective)
    Shoes: Mi Piaci Rodeo Flats (also on sale!)
    Earrings: Cat Lovett