Staff Weekend Lookbook: Alexandra's Casual Summer Pose Off- Comment to Win!

Posted by Alexandra C. | Monday June 18, 2012140 comments


This week, we're doing something a little different in our pose off. We were inspired by the gorgeous summer weather we've been having and the fabulous fashion we've been seeing in the stores. To show off some of our personal style and fashion inspiration, we thought it would be fun to create our personal summer lookbooks. First up, I put together a casual, summer weekend lookbook with outfits I'm loving wearing lately. 

Friday Night: Outfit #1 

Friday night was fro-yo night with a good friend. I have a serious addiction to Menchie's frozen yogurt so of course, that's where we headed. We did some book shopping and of course, hit up the Zara and H&M nearby. I wanted to go with something comfortable because we would be walking but still stylish since we'd be downtown. 


So, I realise that my pants are kind of ridiculous and crazy but I can't help loving them. And yes, they are pants, not a maxi skirt! I found them at Winners and they feel ridiculously good on. It's almost like wearing PJ pants. On top, I have a semi sheer top from Old Navy in a charcoal grey. It's a trendy but basic piece, good for pairing with a print like this. I also have with me a thrifted 70's inspired woven bag (that I stole from my mom!). I think it goes with the whole boho vibe of my printed pants. 

Saturday: Outfit #2 

On Saturday, I hit up the Wine and Spirit Festival at Sugar Beach in Toronto. I wanted something easy, breezy and stress-free since I would be in the sun all day and walking in the sand.


I'm wearing my coral shorts, which you also saw in my beachwear pose off. I paired it with a sleeveless floral and sheer blouse, both from H&M. I paired it with a thrifted straw handbag and my favourite TOMS sunglasses. Because it can get a bit chilly near the water, I brought my Forever 21 basic cardi in a rusty, orange colour.

Sunday: Outfit #3 

Sunday is always a lazy day for me. I like to wear easy pieces, but I don't want to compromise on cuteness. I don't want to wear anything fussy, but at the same time, I want something I can walk to Starbucks or the grocery store in.


Here I am wearing one of my current favourite tops. Just a simple, inexpensive tank from H&M but in a fluorescent pink colour that I love. I'm wearing it with a floral thrifted skirt with these great slits on the side. It's amazing to wear on a hot day with a light breeze. I put it with my go to, thrifted (and slightly beat up) black envelope clutch and my Winners wedge sandals (also from the beachwear pose off).

So, let me know if you have a favourite piece or outfit from my lookbook (and you can even tell me that you think I am bananas for wearing those pants). Or, just leave me a comment letting me now what go to summer item you have in your closet! Comment by June 24th and you could win!
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on June 19, 2012  Aliza  14,011 said:

The pants are cute Alex! They go with your look. If you paired it with over the top accessories, then i'd say you were banana :P

Out of all your outfits I can see myself wearing outfit #2 as a whole but I like a little bit from every outfit.

And yes, that florescent pink tank top is super cute!

My go to summer item right now are my wedges! I love them, they're so comfortable and look great with any outfit.

on June 19, 2012  sirenstarlight  7,239 said:

Outfit #1 is fabulous!
And I love the nail polish in Outfit #3! :)

on June 19, 2012  Henrys  815 said:

I love outfit #2. It is so casual and looks very comfortable, yet cute!

on June 19, 2012  annmarie  4,261 said:

Outfit #1 totally rocks!

on June 18, 2012  KelsiLarsen_  367 said:

i like the blue skirt with the painted nails! all looks good!

on June 18, 2012  Bren  26,031 said:

I LOVE outfit number 1 and if you didn't say so I would swear that is a long skirt...I love the whole retro look of the skirt and the purse(I remember those purses from the 70s!)The black sheer shirt is super pretty....I have the same color nails right now lol is it Opi?

on June 18, 2012  curlysue10  7,326 said:

I was actually gonna tell you that I really respect you for wearing those pants! I don't think I would be brave enough but you look GREAT in that outfit! My fave is outfit #2 though, love the sheer floral top tucked into shorts. Also I have some basic H&M;cardis and they're awesome lol

on June 18, 2012  Lakshmi  624 said:


I love outfit #1...

on June 18, 2012  Marie1234  4,232 said:

i like outfit # 2

on June 18, 2012  Karida  1,078 said:

I like #2 :)

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