Joe Fresh

I partnered with Joe Fresh, to come up with stylish takes on the classic monogram. Come try them out at the  Queen + Portland store in Toronto during the month of September, where you can custom monogram your Joe Fresh purchase for $5.

I love stocking up on basics for Fall. I gravitate towards solids and richer colours and look for transitional pieces that match the changing weather. Layering a classic denim jacket over a T-shirt, or sporting a midi shirtdress paired with a wide brim fedora, are two of my go-to looks for the season.

As a DIY enthusiast, I’ve always enjoyed adding personalized details to my wardrobe, especially when it comes to basics. It’s my way of exercising my inner creative flare—such as with monograms.

Read further to see my custom monogram designs from Joe Fresh!

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These photos were snapped during our recent trip to Costa Rica, celebrating a dear couple’s destination wedding a couple of weeks ago. The weather was insanely hot but insanely good and the wedding was like a day dream taken right out of a magazine. It was the first time that all our friends spent a vacation week together, along with our spouses and kiddies, we were so blessed with great company.

When it comes to travelling to hot climate (Costa Rica is just about 8 degrees north of the equator!), I often pack along several LWDs (little white dresses) with me. The white doesn’t tend to absorb as much sun, allowing the body to stay relatively cooler. I’ve come to accumulate a fair share of white dresses, but this white baby doll number from Joe Fresh is my recent favourite (and it’s under $50!).

You travelling anywhere soon?!

This post appeared originally on the Joe Fresh Blog – Fresh Edit.

Spring is such a beautiful season. The roads will soon be tree-lined and gardens blooming with colour. What better time to decorate your favourite Joe Fresh designs with your own DIY felt flowers. They add the perfect finishing touch to a straw bag, blouse or even jeans.

Decorate your favourite Joe Fresh designs with pretty floral embellishments.

I partnered with Joe Fresh to show you how to add a touch of true love to your favourite Joe Fresh designs with this easy DIY project.  This post originally appeared on Joe Fresh Post. 

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and I think it’s a great time to channel the spirit of love into something fun and stylish. I love Valentine’s Day. It’s a great time to celebrate the simple acts of love with the special people in your life. If you’re looking for ways to spread some Valentine’s Day appreciation, try your hand at this effortless heart-print paint technique to embellish those Joe Fresh basics!

These are 100% washable and loveable!

I partnered with Joe Fresh to show you how to dress up an ordinary gift box that will stand out from the rest. Here are some ideas to inspire you in time for your holiday gift exchange.. Here’s how to make one of your own. This post originally appeared on Joe Fresh Post. 

Whether stacked under the tree or hand delivered to that special someone, these gift wrapping ideas are sure to impress.

You’ve spent ample time searching for the perfect gifts at Joe Fresh, why stop there? A few ordinary items can add a big punch to your holiday gift wrap. These do-it-yourself ideas are sure to impress every member of the family!

I just can’t believe how warm (relatively speaking that is) it has been in Toronto! Call me crazy but I managed to wear open toe sandals over the first weekend of December. Amazing, right?!

For my final Le Chateau shoe pick of 2015, I opted for a festive, sparkly pair of sandals that not only got me through my weekend’s casual attire, but will sure be taking me through the upcoming holiday parties. These Jewelled Satin Strappy Sandals ($69.95) are the perfect fit and height. And as you can see, they can elevate any outfit from sweaters and jeans to cocktail party dress paired with opaque stockings.

Have you picked up some new holiday statement pieces for your upcoming celebrations yet?!

I partnered with Joe Fresh for a holiday advent calendar project that’s both seasonal and stylish. Here’s how to make one of your own. This post originally appeared on Joe Fresh Post. 

Advent calendars have typically been reserved for kids, but who says adults can’t have fun counting down the days to Christmas too? I wanted to take a fresh and modern approach to a traditional advent calendar and decided to create an ultra-cool version that not only includes some great gift items from Joe Fresh but also doubles as a fantastic holiday display for the home!

Be sure to incorporate sweet messages and I.O.U.’s for that special someone!

Make each day in December extra memorable with a beautiful D.I.Y. advent calendar to share with your loved ones.

This post originally appeared on the Joe Fresh Post.

Fall is the best time to stock up on denim! They pair fantastic with cozy sweaters, basic buttons ups, and ankle booties, all of which are my favourite fall wardrobe items. I’ve recently been smitten by a more relaxed fit and absolutely adore the Boyfriend Cut.

With the many emerging rich fall hues, I couldn’t help but to add a punch of colour to my own pair of Boyfriend Cut denim from Joe Fresh with the ever so popular burgundy colour. My abstract painted denim was inspired by garden roses, what a great piece of summer I can take alongside with me into Fall!

Whatever you may be inspired by, follow my simple steps to create your own pair of abstract painted denim.

There are a few things I absolutely adore about summer – sun dresses, sandals, and visiting the beach. On summer solstice, we decided to take a quick stroll by the beach in between all our outstanding wedding errands. Totally glad we took a quick break and also gave me the excuse to sport my recent Joe Fresh summer hat DIY!

I managed to add a few new favourite items to my summer wardrobe recently, including this super fun pink lips print tube dress from The Dancing Jewels inspired by the original Alice McCall version and also a pair of SUPER comfortable wedge sandals from Le Chateau. I love how fun this dress is and pairing it with a wedge sandal is the perfect match. I am smitten by all the items from The Dancing Jewels, they carry an amazing array of unique dresses, inspired by many designer options that are both super hard to find in stores, and they are a fraction of the cost. I can’t wait to show you the other two pieces I got! Use promo code NATxTDJ for 10% off!

Happy Monday! Thrilled to share with you my latest DIY contribution for my friends at Joe Fresh (psst, they’ve also got a face lift on their blog!).

A giant floppy sun hat is a must during the summer season. I’ve managed to collect a wide variety of sun hats over the years and they are all fairly similar to one another. Gearing up for this summer, I decided to make my newly acquired Joe Fresh hat ($12-16) stand out by embellishing it with a sequins trim and a nifty phrase. Nothing speaks vacation mode like a “See u later,” right?