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Trend to Try: Snakeskin Print!

Published on August 6, 2019August 5, 2019 by Suburban Style FilesLeave a comment

If I’m being honest, this is not a post I ever thought I would be writing. You see, I am absolutely PETRIFIED of snakes! I don’t like to see pictures of them, hear people talk about them or even watch animated ones. So this is definitely not a trend I thought I would be digging… but I have to admit, I am loving it! I have a feeling snakeskin print is going to be everywhere! I have probably maxed out my wardrobe with leopard (seriously, I might need an intervention!) so snakeskin is a pretty fun alternative as far as prints go. It is also versatile for seasons. I wore this midi skirt with a tank and sandals to lunch the other day, but can easily pair it with a sweater and boots come Fall and Winter!

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I have rounded up a bunch of fun snakeskin pieces if it is a trend you are thinking about trying. As always, they are all under $100, most of them are less then $50.

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One. Two. Satin Midi Skirt // Three. Paper-bag Pants // Four. Five. Strappy Sundress // Six. Maxi Shirt Dress // Seven. Wide Leg Jumpsuit // Eight. V-neck Jumpsuit // Nine. Crossbody Bag // Ten. V-neck Tank // Eleven. Loafer

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Outfit Details:

Snakeskin Skirt // Ribbed Tank Top // Tassel Earrings

Thank you for reading!

Shannon xx

Summer Style with Vionic Shoes!

Published on July 23, 2019 by Suburban Style FilesLeave a comment

One of the things I love about blogging is getting to know new companies and products. When Vionic approached me to see if I would like to try a pair of their Kirra backstrap sandals I had actually never owned a pair of their shoes before. I am officially hooked! I can honestly say that they are one of the most comfortable pairs of shoes I have ever worn.

Vionic technology is biomechanically designed to hug your arches and support your feet to achieve maximum comfort. I was able to wear these sandals all day at the beach, chasing children and walking the promenade for lunch with zero discomfort. The combination of cute and comfortable is key for me when choosing my footwear nowadays! I already have my eyes on another style of shoe on their website 😉

“When you’re comfortable, you’re unstoppable.” Vionic

Thank you to Vionic Shoes for collaborating on today’s post. As always, all opinions are my own and I am so appreciative of the brands that support Suburban Style Files!

Thank you for reading!

Shannon xx

The 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale- My Top Picks!

Published on July 12, 2019July 12, 2019 by Suburban Style FilesLeave a comment

You guys! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is SO GOOD this year!!! It is actually a bit overwhelming so I have selected a few of my favourite, more affordable items. But if you have been dreaming about a pair of Tory Burch riding boots (one of my absolute Fall staples) now is the time to snag them! This is the cheapest you will ever find Spanx Faux Leather leggings, another wardrobe must have of mine!

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One. // Two. // Three. // Four. // Five. // Six. // Seven. // Eight. // Nine. // Ten. // Eleven. // Twelve. // Thirteen.// Fourteen. // Fifteen.

Happy Shopping everyone 🙂

Thank you for reading!

Shannon xx

The 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!

Published on July 8, 2019July 8, 2019 by Suburban Style FilesLeave a comment

Can you even call yourself a blogger if you are not completely obsessed with the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (also know as the #NSale)?! I am sure you have already heard that the time is almost here & I am so excited about this sale. I can’t wait to share my picks 🙂 Early access shopping begins this Friday, July 12 until July 18 for Nordstrom card holders. It is not to late to apply… Having the card is really the key to gaining access to this amazing sale! The sale will then open to the public on Friday July 19 and runs until August 4. Prices then go back to full price on August 5.

Why is the sale so amazing?

Unlike most sales which mark down older merchandise that isn’t selling, it is NEW Fall items that are majorly discounted during this sale and then return to regular price at the end of the sale on August 5. So essentially, a PRE season sale! The brands featured are some of my favourites, such as Tory Burch, Rebecca Minkoff, Kendra Scott etc. not just the smaller, unknown ones!

My advice:

Take inventory and figure out what the holes in your upcoming Fall wardrobe are. A new pair of high waisted skinny jeans? A cute suede bootie that will be an absolute staple? Cozy cardigans and sweaters for when the temperature chills? Have you been eyeing up a new set of luggage? Now is the time to snag it! Make a list ahead of time. Otherwise the deals can be overwhelming!

If there is something you love, make sure you keeping checking back…. Nordstrom will often for restock or add additional inventory 🙂 Don’t get discouraged if it says the item is sold out. It’s not over until it’s over… The sale runs until August 5th. The most popular items will sell out quickly, so you have to have a strategy!

Checkout! If you have managed to score an item that you want, complete your purchase! Nordstrom has super easy & hassle free returns if you change your mind later. Last year I played it too slow and went back to look for more… by the time I went back to actually checkout a few of my favorites had sold out!

Nordstrom has released its Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Catalogue if you are wanting to peruse before the sale starts! I will be back to update with my favourites from the sale when it becomes public. Happy shopping friends.

Thank you for reading!

Shannon xx

Wooden Ships Gorgeous Knits

Published on June 2, 2019 by Suburban Style FilesLeave a comment

I had never actually heard of Wooden Ships before they reached out to me. I am committed to being 100% authentic with my blog so I read up on the company a bit before I accepted the collaboration. I absolutely love the story behind this company! Wooden Ships is a small family owned and run company that has been around since 1992. It was founded by Paola Buendía and her husband, Mark Donovan. They created the company “with the merging of many of her life-long loves – literature, travel, fashion, and the environment.” You can read more about the story behind their company here.

Their sweaters are absolutely gorgeous and have a laid back, slouchy, comfortable feel to them. I could tell as soon as I received my order that it was such good quality. It hung so nicely and was so soft. This sweater is the prefect weight for these upcoming Summer evenings! I also read that each sweater is made to order to reduce unwanted merchandise. I loved this commitment to reducing wasted materials. They also use simple packaging and eco-friendly oxo-degradable plastic bags. These bags are produced with an additive that makes the plastic decompose far more rapidly than normal plastic.

I am wearing the: Mini Stars Shirt Tails V-Neck Cotton

Wooden ships has been kind enough to offer my readers 15% off one of their gorgeous sweaters! You can use discount code SHANNON15 on their site!

Thank you to Wooden Ships for collaborating on today’s post. As always, all opinions are my own and I am so appreciative of the brands that support Suburban Style Files!

Thank you for reading!

Shannon xx

The Cutest Bags for Spring!

Published on May 27, 2019June 3, 2019 by Suburban Style FilesLeave a comment

I have such a weakness for an adorable Spring bag! I love all of the rattan, floral and pastel purses that are everywhere right now. A great handbag can add so much fun to even the simplest outfit!

I have rounded up a handful of the cutest bags for this Spring, all of them under $50! The only hard part is not adding all of them to my collection 😉

One. Clear Tote // Two. Round Rattan Bag // Three. Pom Pom Straw Clutch // Four. Small Pink Shoulder Bag // Five. Small Bucket Bag with Leopard // Six. Large Straw Tote // Seven. Shopper with Tassels // Eight. Straw Clutch // Nine. Blue Suede Bucket Bag // Ten. Yellow Floral Clutch Bag // Eleven. Purple Crossbody Bag // Twelve. Round Black Straw Bag

Do you have any favourites? I would love to chat in the comments 🙂 Hope you are all enjoying the fabulous weather that we are having here this week.

Thank you for reading!

Shannon xx

Spring Dress Inspiration

Published on April 23, 2019 by Suburban Style Files4 Comments

I have said it before, I am a sucker for a great floral print! I think this is probably why Spring is my favourite season. Not that I am floral exclusive in the Spring, but it is definitely a print that I am drawn to. I have even made my floral hating bff (I’m talking to you Amber… LOL) introduce a few subtle blooms into her wardrobe! I also adore lace, eyelet, polka dots, stripes, pastels… I guess I love it all! I have selected a bunch of gorgeous dresses if you are searching for a wardrobe update this Spring. As always, I have limited my selections to some of the more affordable ones 🙂

One. Striped Tank Dress // Two. Light Green Calf-Length Dress // Three. White Embroidered Dress // Four. Floral Dress with Smocking // Five. Smocked Floral Dress // Six. Bell Sleeve Wrap Midi Dress // Seven. Stripe Midi Sundress // Eight. Button Through Ruffle Hem Dress // Nine. V-Neck Chiffon Floral // Ten. Button Through Floral Print Maxi // Eleven. Purple Polka Dot Dress // Twelve. Eyelet Tie-Waist Dress // Thirteen. Denim Blue Wrap Dress

Thank you for reading!

Shannon xx

Instagram Outfits

Published on April 15, 2019 by Suburban Style FilesLeave a comment

I apologize because I am way behind on sharing my Instagram outfits! I always link them though the LIKEtoKNOWit app, but for those of you without the app, her you go! You can click directly on the link below the photo for product details 🙂 Happy shopping friends!

Pink Open Coat // V-Neck Tee // Girlfriend Jeans // Pumps

Pink Fine-Knit Sweater // Pearl Midi Skirt // Crossbody Bag

Hair Clips // Green Floral Dress

Headband // Leopard Shirt Dress // White Mules // Handbag

Sunglasses // Tee Shirt // Denim Jacket // Leggings // Runners

Striped Shirt Dress // Pearl Slides

Grey Jeans // Leopard Loafers // Doormat // Patio Urn

Fedora Hat // Waffle Knit Henley Top

Polka Dot Dress // OTK Boots

Cardigan // Initial Necklace // Jeans // Heels // V-Neck Tee

Camouflage Sweater // Black Jeans

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Tunic // Wooden Watch

Square Sunglasses // Striped Bathing Suit

Heart Sunglasses // Mickey Mouse Tee // Knee Length Denim Skirt // Running Shoes

Thank you for reading!

Shannon xx

Five Trends to Try this Spring

Published on March 25, 2019 by Suburban Style Files1 Comment

Spring is in the air 🙂 Our temperature here in Vancouver has drastically improved this past week and I am SO excited for this season! I always love big and bold florals for Spring but there are a few other trends I am excited to try this year. I feel like animal print is still going to be everywhere, which I obviously LOVE and lace is always a seasonal favourite of mine as well. There are also a few other trends I noticed on the runways though that I think we are going to be seeing a lot of in the upcoming months.

Hair Accessories: I am SO on board with this trend. I am loving all of the cute barrettes, silk scarves, scrunchies and headbands that I am seeing everywhere!

Knot Headbands // Pearl Barrettes // Velvet Scrunchie Set // Circle + Triangle Barrettes // Floral Print Hair Scarf

2. Crochet: I cannot believe how much cute crochet there is available right now. From delicate details on a dress to entire bathing suits! Fun and festival inspired, I think we will be seeing a lot of it this Spring.

Tunic // Maxi Dress // Pencil Dress // Mini Skirt // Floral Kimono

3. Neons: I grew up in the 90s so this is a style I can totally get on board with… LOL! These super vibrant shades were one of the biggest things I noticed during the Spring Fashion Week shows. 2019 is definitely going to be colourful!

Halter Mini Dress // Tie Waist Blouse // Midi Slip Dress // Polka Dot Mini Dress // Cardigan

4. Spring Suiting: This trend I absolutely adore! I have been seeing so many cute sorbet inspired boss babe suits popping up! It looks super chic and I will definitely be sporting this look to my office. Love love love!

Yellow Blazer // Yellow Pants // Blue Suit // Fuchsia Suit

5. Tie Dye: If I’m being honest, this was probably the hardest trend for me to get behind, but it is definitely persistent! You are never going to see me in an obnoxious multicoloured hooded sweatshirt, but I am starting to like some of the more subtle pieces I have seen out there.

Mock Neck Sweater // Button-Down Jumpsuit // Maxi Dress // Joggers // Crewneck Tee

So what do you think? Do you see yourself rocking any of these trends this year?

Thank you for reading!

Shannon xx

Polka Dot Midi Skirt

Published on March 11, 2019 by Suburban Style FilesLeave a comment

One of my favourite Kate Spade quotes is “You can’t have a bad day in polka dots!” I have made it one of my fashion mantras.. LOL! I am a sucker for anything with a cute polka dot print. I feel like my closet might be getting a little full of black and white polka spots though… which is why I was so excited when I found this pretty blue and back polka dot skirt!

I feel like it is going to be one of those great Spring transitional pieces! It was actually snowing when we shot these photos so I wore it with my cozy turtleneck, but it will also be adorable with sandals and Spring tops as well! I adore its retro vibe 🙂