Erica ON Fashion {Seeing Double}

In case it's not obvious, I'm kind of obsessed with stripes these days.They're just so timeless and easy to wear - in this look I used a top and skirt in the same colour of stripes but broke it up with the dominate colours being opposite of each other. 

Top Alice & Olivia. Skirt Jacob. Blazer ZARA. Cuffs Le Chateau. Sandals Bottega Venetta. Belt Gap.

Photography by Cindy Orti. Makeup by Melody Iafelice.

Ottawa Magazine: Summer Trends

Back in June I styled a feature for Ottawa Magazine's Shop Talk on Summer Trends. Tribal, pastels, brights, mixing prints and tropical were a huge hit this season (as were many others!). Check the looks out below!

You can check out the article HERE at Ottawa Magazine.

Photos by Tina Picard

Styling by Erica Wark

Makeup by Melody Iafelice

Hair by Kirsty MacDonald

Modelled by Heather from MIM

Affordably Posh {I-Cat, U-Cat}

Tribal or I-Cat print is everywhere this summer and I especially love seeing it done in unexpected colours like this one from Old Navy (this is actually a maxi dress that I converted into a maxi skirt - two ways to wear one piece - love it!).

I wanted to show you how to wear it a bit sexier for an evening out with the girls; the best way to do it is by adding an edgy leather jacket and cage sandals. Alternatively you can substitue the leather for a blazer and make it an office look with ballet flats!

The rest of Delaney's look...

Tank - Vero Moda $19.99

Necklace - Sears $16.99

Belt - Walmart $14

... this entire outfit is only $150!

Photographer Cindy Orti. Makeup Artist Melody Iafelice. Modelled by Delaney Holley.



Affordably Posh {Cool Colours}

I love pastels for summer - they're light in colour making it a must-have for the HOT weather we've been having. Colour blocking is a lot of fun, and pastels make it easy to do. I decided to make this scarf the focal point, pulling colours from it, to create the rest of the outfit.

If there's something that you absolutely adore in your closet, but can't seem to find what to wear with it, let IT be the statement piece that you build the rest of the look from.

The rest of Delaney's outfit is...

Crossbody - Sears $50

Skinny Jeans - Vero Moda $49

Wedges - Walmart $19

Photography by Cindy Orti. Makeup by Melody Iafelice. Modelled by Delaney Holley.



Ottawa Events: Runway for Hope

If you're looking for something to do Friday July 27th, check out RUNWAY FOR HOPE! It's a charity fashion show supporting the Youth Bureau of Ottawa, who support young teens struggling with depression. The annual charity fashion show focuses on promoting local fashion designers in Ottawa, while supporting a great cause. 

RUNWAY FOR HOPE will be at the beautiful NAC on Elgin, so lookin' stylish is a MUST!

Doors open at 7 PM and tickets cost $35. You can purchase them HERE.

The event also promotes local models, makeup artists and hairstylists!

Thanks and congrats to Fashion 613, Latin Vibe Productions, Tress X Hair Salon & more who made all of this happen!

Affordably Posh {Work A Maxi}

Maxi dresses are a great wardrobe staple for summer. They can be dressed up for work or down for a cottage party. Here I have Del wearing it to the office. The easiest way to pull off a maxi dress for work is to add a blazer. I also recommend adding jewellery and other accessories that dress it up appropriately. I did so here with the belt, necklace and purse.

The rest of Delaney's outfit is from:

Jacket - Sears Jones & Co $119

Sandals - Walmart George $19

Photos by Cindy Orti. Makeup by Melody Iafelice. Modelled by Delaney Holley.

Summer Trends - Splurge or Save with BT Toronto

Last Wednesday, I had the amazing opportunity to chat fashion with one of Canada's top fashionista's Dina Pugliese, on Breakfast Television Toronto.

We wanted to set you straight on what's worth investing in this summer (that you can bring into fall), and what's worth saving on!

Check it out here.

Happy Friday everyone!

Affordably Posh {Hot Days}

This girl might be the cutest thing I've ever seen... love tunics this time of year because it's all about the legs. I loved this one in particular because it reminded me of a scarf I used to own many years ago (just goes to show you everything comes back in style). Layer it without getting too hot with a denim vest!

The rest of Marcia's outfit is from...

Sears Sandal - $40

Walmart Shell Bracelet - $6

Sears NYGARD Turquoise Bracelets - $25

Sears Jessica Chunky Necklace - $14.99

Sears NYGARD Blue Necklace - $35

Photos by Cindy Orti, Makeup by Melody Iafelice, Modelled by Marcia.

Affordably Posh {To The Max-i}

I'm having a love affair with maxi skirts right now. I have one and basically wear it every day! It's great to throw on if you're heading to the beach or dress it up with a wedge for an evening out with friends.

Protect your scalp from the sun with a stylish wide-brimmed hat like this Joe Fresh number.

And the rest of Delaney's outfit is from:

Sears Coral Top - $24.88

Sears Black Bracelet - $6.99

Walmart Bracelets x 2 - $7 each 

OUTFIT TOTAL: $132.63

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

Affordably Posh {Mixin' Prints}

Walmart has really stepped up their fashion game - both the skirt AND top are from the big ol' store and I must say, they're pretty fab. 

Mixing prints can be a lot of fun if done right; as I always say, make sure to keep the same colours going through both prints. If one print is bolder than the other (like this polka dot blouse), anchor it with a blazer in a complementary colour from the softer print (like the blue from this skirt)!

The rest of Marcie's outfit is from:

Sears Crossbody - $50

Sears Ring - $14

Walmart Necklace - $8

TOTAL PRICE $175!

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

Affordably Posh {Cool Tones}

Looking for ways to look chic and stay cool? Wear white! Keep it simple by adding fun colours and textures like we did here with the silk blouse and canvas printed pumps. If your blazer is a boyfriend fit, but you're looking for a distinct shape, try belting it! It's an instant upgrade to an old look.

The rest of Delaney's outfit includes:

Sears by Jay Manuel Blazer - $79.99

Sears by Jay Manuel Crossbody - $55

Walmart Scarf - $10

Sears Necklace - $14.99

Sears 3-Piece Bracelet - $19.99

Photography by Cindy Orti. Makeup by Melody Iafelice. Modelled by Delaney Holley.