Cozy Couture

Cozy Couture by kandis-ivy featuring sleeve less shirts

Looks like the weather has officially changed, but that's no reason to look frumpy when you're freezing! Layer, layer, layer! Scarves, jackets, and cardigans are your friend again, especially if you're in an office, or workplace with no control over heating! So even though I haven't shown it here, I would throw a great cream coloured cardigan over that blouse and pair a bright, chunky knit infinity scarf to brighten up the grey jacket. I love this little hat for added warmth and a great pair of boots you can actually walk in. 

xoxo
K

Pumpkin Muffins with Toffee, Walnut Crumble

Tis the season to give into the pumpkin craze! I love it and loathe it, it's so delicious, but I feel like at any moment the clock will hit midnight, and I'll turn into a pumpkin. So indulge before you explode with these fantastic Pumpkin Muffins with Toffee and Walnut Crumble:

• 1 1/2 C Flour
• 1 tsp. Baking Powder
• 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda
• 1 tsp. Cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. Ground Ginger
• 1/2 tsp. Ground Cloves
• 1/4 tsp. Nutmeg
• 1 C . Pure Pumpkin Puree
• 1 1/4 C. Sugar
• 1/3 C. Oil
• 1 Eggs
• 2 Tbsp Mayonnaise (yes, real mayo, not miracle whip or anything like that! makes it super moist) 

Whisk together dry ingredients, excluding sugar. In another medium sized bowl add sugar, pumpkin, oil egg and mayonnaise.  PS here's the secret to making any recipe super moist and delicious... mayo... it's just eggs and oil, so there's your tip of the day.

Add pumpkin mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until mixed. Do not over mix. Next make the crumble topping...

• 1/4 C. Flour
• 1/4 C. Sugar
• 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
• 1/4 C. Chopped Nuts (I used walnuts, but any would work)
• 1/4 C. Skor Bits
•  1/4 C. Butter

Mix together all ingredients until crumbly!

Spoon muffin mixture into lightly greased muffin tins, or line with muffin wrappers, until 3/4 full. Top with 1 Tbsp of crumble mixture. Bake at 350* for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle come out clean.

Enjoy the pumpkin-y deliciousness until Egg Nog season!

xoxo
K

Fall Outfit - Skulls

Fall Outfit - Skulls by kandis-ivy featuring brown leather messenger bags

Free Falling

Free Falling by kandis-ivy featuring a black peep toe stilettos

 

With the splatter of rain against my window and opening my eyes to the darkness that is the morning, I suppose it's time to face the inevitable...  fall is here to stay. And although I've fought my hardest, I'm now ready to embrace the changing season in the only way I know how... clothes! The colours are deepening, and right now leather (or pleather) is super hot, so I've paired this fantastic top (for $20!) with this gorgeous cream skirt (splurge). It's all about balancing spend and save items. This top also transitions well for warm fall days, or the office and cooler weather, when worn under the blazer. Scarves are always my go to, to change the look of an outfit, but more so in fall when you never know what the skies will throw at you. I chose a great plaid to complement the other textures going on here, tweed, leather, and silk, another trick for adding dimension to your look.
Enjoy!
xoxo
K

Betty... Mad Men Style Icon

Betty... Mad Men Style Icon by kandis-ivy

 
With the season finally of Mad Men Last night, I've been inspired to recreate some of the most icon characters outfits. Here is Betty, the most iconically 50's chic and perfectly pulled together character. To achieve this look, go for pieces that are timeless, pearls, pumps, button front shirts, a classic bag in a neutral colour. A Full finishes off the look and creates that 50's hourglass silhouette.

The Promise of Summer

The Promise of Summer by kandis-ivy featuring vegan shoes

Happy Summer Solstice everyone! With the official start of summer brings the dreams of lazy days spent laying on the beach, chilling with friends and no cares! So here's to all of you dreamers. Let's enjoy the beautiful weather in style...

PS for those of you that are cooped up inside this summer, I'll be posting some fab summer outfits for work too!

xoxo
K

Car Free Fashion Show

Car Free Day on Main Street was an incredible experience that combined everything that I love about Vancouver! Amazing Food, Local Shopping, Sunshine... the day had it all, including a fashion show, organized by yours truly, that combined all the amazing pieces from the vendors at Giving Gifts & Company . The Show was absolutely fantastic and really showcased what the store is all about, collaboration, local vendors and artists coming together to create a community that is bigger than each individual person. Each piece is available at Giving Gifts & Company (4570 Main Street), and a special thanks to Rachel Lando for the photos!