Staff Weekend Lookbook: Ali's Summer Basics

Posted by Ali | Monday July 23, 201264 comments
Staff Weekend Lookbook: Ali's Summer Basics
I used to think that dressing well meant you had a fancy top and stylish bottoms or a nice dress.  But my husband taught me that simple basics like white or black t-shirts and tank tops go a looong way.  They are easy to accessorize and you don't look too 'try' - you get me?

Staff Weekend Lookbook: Ali's Summer Basics
On Fridays after work, I like to go on a date with my two boys.  We usually go out for dinner somewhere close to home.  I found this amazing skirt on sale at J.Crew. I'm seriously considering going back for more colours.  With a plain white t-shirt, neutral necklace and shoes, the skirt really stands out.

Staff Weekend Lookbook: Ali's Summer Basics
If I haven't been lazy and ordered Grocery Gateway, Saturday is my day to go to the market and stock up on fruits, veggies and other essentials. Lately I'm obsessed with stripes.  They are the best.  This dress was a steal and it's super soft and comfy.  Can you guess how much?

The earrings are from Psalms 91.1 Accessories, a Toronto based designer I'm a big fan of.

Staff Summer Lookbook: Ali's Summer Basics
Ah, Sunday Brunch.  Did you know brunching is a sport in Toronto?  Who can find the best new brunch spot?  Can you beat the lineup?  Who serves up the best French Toast?  Well that last one may be my personal mission. 

This outfit looks expensive but it wasn't.  Pairing basics with a nice bag and necklace really takes the whole look up a notch.  The top was $10 on sale from J.Crew, the shorts were on sale from The Gap (when they go down even further in price I'm stocking up on more!), and I find that putting your hair up in a fancy bun makes everything look more expensive.  The necklace is Banana Republic and the bag is Michael Kors.

Guess the price of my stripey dress and someone will win a prize!
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on September 04, 2012  nicolerae  411 said:

This contest is now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered.
The correct answer was that the dress cost only $15!
The winner this week is suigeneris. Congrats!

on August 09, 2012  ellstar  5,069 said:

$25!

on July 28, 2012  Steffikah  9,295 said:

I'm guessing $20 for the dress.

How did you do your hair in the last picture? Is that the sock bun style?

on July 27, 2012  lissdawn  6,381 said:

I'm guessing...29.99

on July 27, 2012  azazel  1,775 said:

22$

on July 27, 2012  haron  12,289 said:

Im guessing its $20.

on July 26, 2012  sammm6  405 said:

My guess is $25 for the dress

on July 26, 2012  momof2boys  691 said:


I'm guessing $19

on July 26, 2012  MC.reviews  316 said:


ill go with $14.99
love it!

on July 26, 2012  KarineKiki  1,076 said:

im guessing $45

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