Affordably Posh {Denim Diva}

Denim is a fantastic summer staple. Whether it's denim shorts, a jean jacket, or in this case a denim tunic, it's an easy way to wear this season's coolest fabric. Build on a denim dress with complementary wedges with navy piping and a colour-blocked clutch in corresponding tones.

When doing neutrals, always add a bold colour, like I did with red accessories. Too sunny for you? An aviator will finish the look perfectly! 

Marcia is also wearing...

Ring - George by Walmart $8

Bracelet - George by Walmart $7

Necklace - Sears $14.99

Photography by Cindy Orti, Makeup by Melody Iafelice, Modelled by Marcia

Affordably Posh {Colour Me Bold}

I love mixing and matching patterns, colours and fabrics. Here in this look I did waxed, coloured denim with a cotton-stretch blazer in bold black and white stripes. I added adorable lace up wedges that has the same colour combinations as in the fun geometric scarf. This is the year of colour, so don't be afraid to add lots!

Delaney is also wearing...

Bracelets - Walmart $7 (x2 sets)

Tote - Sears HEYS Collection $100

Tank Top - Vero Moda $29

Photography by Cindy Orti, Makeup by Melody Iafelice and Modelled by Delaney.

{Mint Me}

Mint green is my new favourite colour for summer. I love mixing with unexpected colours like this bold orange, or cooling it down with navy or white. If you don't want to try it as a coloured pant, I totally suggest you go grab it in a sweater or tank - you'll be surprised how often you wear it this summer!

Blazer ZARA. Tank ZARA. Pant ZARA. Sandal ASOS. Bag Rebecca Minkoff. Necklace Roberta Freymann. Belt GAP.

Photography by Cindy Orti. Makeup by Melody Iafelice.

Hot Dress Trends for Summer 2012

ASOS  is one of my favourite places to shop online. They have so many options it's insane. Not only that, but they're always incredibly on trend. I found some key dresses that are high-end designer inspired, for a lot less.

Here are my top choices for trend-worthy dresses for summer!

The Little Black Peplum $69.59

Peplum dresses are fabulous for work or evening - this one is particularly lovely because it can go either way, simply by changing the accessories or adding/subtracting a blazer). This one reminds me a lot of a Marni embellished peplum seen here.

Floral Shift Dress $66.28 

I love this dress because it's similar to Mary Katrantzou's dress seen here, but for a fraction of the price! The print and colour is a lot of fun (plus you can add a leather legging and bring it into your fall wardrobe!).

Floral Printed Dress $248.55

Another beautiful print that's great for the office or for an afternoon wedding. Love the 3/4 length sleeve and ruching details - very figure flattering. DVF does print so well, but sometimes the price can be out of our range, which is why this ASOS dress is a lot more practical!

Hawaiian Dress $107.71

This print reminds me of Stella McCartney's Hawaiian print for her spring/summer 2012 season (seen here). It's so fresh and pretty - for day wear or evening. 

Maxi Dress $256.84

This orange colour is so creamy and delicious. I especially love the one sleeve detail then cinched at the waist with a belt. It reminds me of one I saw at Holts the other day from DVF (also seen here), but again, at half the price! Great for an outdoor wedding!

Neon Beaded Cocktail Dress $124.28

This sexy cocktail dress has my name written all over it. I love beaded detail - it really adds a lot of visual interest to this dress. The pockets are brilliant (no purse needed)! The neon trend is played up in this look but doesn't overwhelm it; reminds me of a Shoshanna dress that I had my eye on... but I much prefer this one now that I've found it!

Polka Dot Midi-Dress $46.40

Talk about taking you back into time... this midi-length dress is so picture perfect I can't even take it - and with those shoes? I'll take two. Normally I'm not a big polka dot wearer, but this dress has that mad men feel that I just can't get enough of. Stella made dots new and fun again in fall 2011 (seen here)... I hope they're here to stay!

Striped Dress $74.57

This sweet little thing caught my eye because it reminded me of what Prada did for their spring summer collection last year. Love how it looks vintage with the cinched waist and cap sleeve. Perfect day dress worn casually or dresses up with a leather jacket for an evening event. Cute, cute, cute.

Geometric Printed T-Shirt Dress $289.98

I never thought I would like a collared dress shirt but this one is amazing. The printed detail is so fun and versatile - I would love to see this with leather leggings in the fall, or a statement coloured jacket. The good news is that geometric prints are big again for fall 2012, so you'll wear this a ton. This dress made me think of this stunning Piazza Sempione dress here... what's not to love?

Which ASOS dress is your favourite?

Affordably Posh {Striped}

As I've said before - I love the colour yellow right now. It looks beautiful with blue and white, which is what I did here with this look. Lucky for us, stripes never go out of style, and I really like this racer back tank from Walmart for a cute summer look (as if it's only $10!); it's a basic that goes with almost anything this season - try it with a maxi skirt or jean shorts!

And the rest...

Blazer - Jay Manuel from Sears $79.99

Crossbody - Jay Manuel from Sears $55

3 piece bracelet - Sears $14.99

Rope bracelet set - Walmart $7

Photography by Cindy Orti

Makeup by Melody Iafelice

Modelled by Marcia

Affordably Posh {Max it Out}

I've become a HUGE fan of the maxi dress. It's so fresh and unbelievably comfortable (it's as if you're wearing your p.j's in public); so for all you ladies out there who head to the grocery store or the soccer field in your work out gear, pick up one of these instead.

If you're going neutral on the body, add pops of colour with your accessories - I did so here with the pink and wooden jewellery - so fun!

And the rest...

Sunnies - Walmart $14

3 Piece Bracelet - Sears $19.99

Wood Necklace - Sears $19.99

Pink Bangle - Walmart $7

Belt - Walmart $14

Photos by Cindy Orti, Makeup by Melody Iafelice, Modelled by Delaney



Affordably Posh {Summer Breeze}

White denim can be difficult to wear, so look for a pair that fit WELL. Not too tight, but not saggy (no one wants to make their butt look bigger than it is!). These Vero Moda skinnies have stretch in them, so they're incredibly comfortable and easy to wear; for only $39, you don't have to feel guilty if you only wear them a couple of times!

And the rest...

Sun Hat - Sears $44

Wedge - Jessica Simpson from The Bay $64.99 (SALE)

3 Piece Bracelet - Sears $19.99

Leather Bracelet - Walmart $10

Shell Bracelet - Walmart $6

Special thanks to Cindy Orti (photographer), Melody Iafelice (makeup) and Marcia (model).

Affordably Posh {Bright Lights}

Another big trend for spring/summer is infusing your look with neon. I did so here, with these adorable cut-offs from Old Navy and then took the same colour of yellow, and moved it into the top from The Bay as well as the over-sized sunnies (also from Old Navy).

This entire look (accessories and all) is only $175! Perfect for a hot day like today!

And the rest...

Belt - Sears $25

Sunglasses - Old Navy $12

Bracelets x 3 - Walmart $7/each

Thank you to Cindy Orti, Melody Iafelice and model/intern Delaney Holley (Happy Birthday Del!)

Erica Wark & The Shotgun Show

I had the fun opportunity to be on the Shotgun Show a few weeks back to chat a bit about fashion, style and the industry. Check it out below!

Special thanks to Dean and Carlo for all of their expertise - had such a great time!

Affordably Posh {Mix and Match}

Don't be afraid to add two different patterns in one look! Just make sure the colour combinations are similar and that one is stronger than the other (as seen here with the striped dress and polka dot scarf).

And the rest is from...

Scarf - Walmart $12

Belt - Walmart $12

Bracelet in black - Sears $6.99

Bracelets (x3) in blue - Sears $25

This ENTIRE look is under $200!

Photography by Cindy Orti. Makeup by Melody Iafelice. Modelled by Marcia.

Affordably Posh {Safari Parti}

Love the entire look? Here are the juicy details...

Dress - Anne Klein by The Bay $94.50

Bracelet in black - Sears $6.99

Leather bracelet w studs - Walmart $10

Turquoise bracelet - Sears $12.99

3 piece bracelet set - Sears $19.99

Belt - Walmart $14

Wedge - G by Guess from The Bay $57

Photography by Cindy Orti. Makeup by Melody Iafelice. Modelled by Marcia.

Affordably Posh {Sunny Days}

Erica On Fashion is thrilled to be launching a new series called Affordably Posh.

Affordably Posh is all about high fashion without the high price tag! I've always said, "You don't have to spend a ton of money to look great", and now I'm proving it over the next several weeks, using fabulous finds from stores including Joe Fresh, Old Navy, Sears, Walmart, The Bay and Vero Moda.

Just in time for summer, here are some fun looks, full of trendy pieces that are going to have your friends saying, "You got that for how much?!"

Love the entire look? Here's the rest...

Old Navy Crossbody $22.94

Sears (St Laurent Location) Bracelets $14.99

Sears Bangle $12.99

Walmart Fabric Bracelets $7.00

Sears Fedora $24.99

Images are photographed by Cindy Orti. Makeup by Melody Iafelice. Modelled by Marcia.

Stay tuned for next week's looks for less!