Trend I am Loving: Color Block!

Published on November 5, 2018 by Suburban Style FilesLeave a comment

One of my favourite trends right now (besides leopard!) is colour block everything. Colour blocking is essentially when you pair two or more contrasting, yet complementary colours together. This trend has been around for a while, but this year it seems to be in abundance everywhere and available in all sorts of clothing and accessories.

There are so many adorable sweaters, dresses, accessories and skirts. I am trying not to go overboard! I actually recently returned a super cute colour block cardigan that I recently purchased because when I unpacked my winter clothes I realized that I had bought an almost dental one at the end of last season… Ooops 😉 LOL! I have rounded up a ton of more affordable and adorable colour block pieces if it is a style you are loving as well.

One. Beige/Pink Sweater // Two. Shoulder Bag // Three. V Knit Sweater // Four. Pom Pom Beanie // Five. Tassel Detail Mules // Six. Navy/ Grey/ Black Cardigan // Seven. Bodycon Maxi Dress // Eight. Pleated Midi Skirt // Nine. Leggings // Ten. Tassel Drop Earrings // Eleven. Green/ Brown Sweater // Twelve. Hooded Sweatshirt Dress // Thirteen. Blue/ Grey Cardigan

What trends are you loving this Fall? I would love to chat in the comments 🙂

Thank you for reading!

Shannon xx

Instagram Outfits

Published on October 22, 2018 by Suburban Style FilesLeave a comment

Good morning everyone! Today I have a HUGE roundup of some of my more popular Fall outfits 🙂 I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. We took advantage of the gorgeous weather we are getting right now and spent most of our time outside! It has been amazing. I am seriously loving all of this glorious sunshine before the inevitable rain we will be getting any day now. Happy shopping and have a wonderful week!

Polka Dot Midi Dress // Black Block Heels

Red Plaid Shirt // Ripped Jeans

Houndstooth Pencil Skirt

Leopard Top // Jeans // Pearl Slide

Floral Midi Dress

Color Block Sweater // Hunter Boots

Striped Blouse

Plaid Blazer // Leopard Clutch

Color Block Sweater // Jeans // Ankle Boots

Doormat // Gold Penny Loafers

Plaid Taffeta Dress // Sock Boots

Leopard Sweater // Pleated Midi Skirt // Sock Boots

Black Top // Leopard Pants // Gold Penny Loafers

Ribbed Henley Top // Slouch Ankle Booties

Pumpkin Sweatshirt // Black Jeans // Frye Harness Boots

Thank you for reading!

Shannon xx

The Cutest Leopard Cardigans!

Published on October 15, 2018 by Suburban Style Files2 Comments

As you may or may not have noticed, leopard is EVERYWHERE this Fall! It makes me giggle when I hear say someone say that they are so excited that animal print is back in style this year. I guess I never got the memo that it wasn’t always “in”… LOL! I have always loved leopard and consider it to be one of my neutrals! I recently picked up a gorgeous leopard cardigan and am almost embarrassed of how often I have been wearing it!

Shop: Leopard Cardigan // Flower earrings

I have rounded up a bunch of other affordable leopard cardigans below if you are thinking this is a staple you need in your closet! Just click the number below to shop the link.

ONE. Boyfriend Cardigan // TWO. Long Cardigan // THREE. Long Grey Cardigan // FOUR. Pink Maxi Cardigan // FIVE. Black Cuffed Cardigan // SIX. Crewneck Cardigan // SEVEN. Reversible Snap Cardigan // EIGHT. Brown maxi cardigan // NINE. Buttonless Cardigan

Thank you for reading!

Shannon xx

Colour Predictions for Fall 2018 Part 5

Published on October 8, 2018 by Suburban Style Files1 Comment

For the last few weeks I have been writing about the Pantone Institute’s Fashion Colour Trend Report predictions for Fall 2018. I have covered the first eight colours so far: Red Pear and Valiant Poppy, Nebulas Blue and Ceylon Yellow, Martini Olive and Russet Orange and Ultra Violet and Crocus Petal. Today I’ve got the last two forecasted shades: Limelight and Quetzal Green. This has been such a fun segment for me to write as I always get so excited to see what the colour trends are going to be 🙂

(Image courtesy of the Pantone website)

PANTONE 12-0740 Limelight

“Animated and effervescent, a pungent yellow-green becomes the center of attention.”

Description courtesy of the Pantone website.

One. Off the Shoulder Top // Two. Roll Tab Sleeve Shirt // Three. ‘Somewhere Sunny’ Sweatshirt // Four. Ruffle Tank Top // Five. Tie Cuff Top // Six. Lace Dress // Seven. Skinny Jeans // Eight. Pleated Maxi Dress

PANTONE 18-5025 Quetzal Green

“A deep elegant blue-green hue suggestive of rich plumage.”

Description courtesy of the Pantone website.

One. Open-shoulder Blouse // Two. Mohair Blend Sweater // Three. Tassel Earrings // Four. Checkered Shirt // Five. Off-the-shoulder Blouse // Six. Handbag //Seven. Satin Camisole // Eight. Long-sleeved Blouse

Thank you for reading!

Shannon xx

Colour Predictions for Fall 2018 Part 4

Published on October 1, 2018 by Suburban Style FilesLeave a comment

Over the last couple weeks I have been discussing the Pantone’s Fashion Colour Trend Report predictions for Fall 2018. I have covered six colours so far: Red Pear and Valiant Poppy, Nebulas Blue and Ceylon Yellow and Martini Olive and Russet Orange. Today I will be sharing fashion finds for the next two predicted shades: Ultra Violet and Crocus Petal. I think both of these purple hues are absolutely gorgeous!

(Image courtesy of the Pantone website)

PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet

“Inventive and imaginative Ultra Violet lights the way for what is yet to come.”

Description courtesy of the Pantone website.

One. Woven Scarf // Two. Double Breasted Coat // Three. Beaded Fringe Earrings // Four. V-Neck T-Shirt // Five. Lace Dress // Six. High-Waisted Capri Leggings // Seven. Roll Neck Sweater // Eight. Fleece Pullover // Nine. Rubber Boot

PANTONE 15-3520 Crocus Petal

“A cultivated and refined hue adds a light and airy spring-like feeling demand.”

Description courtesy of the Pantone website.

One. Puff-Sleeved Blouse // Two. Striped Sweater // Three. Denim Jacket // Four. Wrap Waist Dress // Five. Scallop Camisole // Six. Layered Flounce Dress // Seven. Layered Mesh Skirt // Eight. Twist Front Pullover // Nine. Tassel Drop Earrings // Ten. Cold Shoulder Jumper // Eleven. Blouse // Twelve. Ballet Flat // Thirteen. V-Neck Sweater

I will be back next week with the final instalment, and last two colours in this Pantone series!

Thank you for reading!

Shannon xx

Colour Predictions for Fall 2018 Part 3

Published on September 23, 2018 by Suburban Style Files2 Comments

Last week I started my segment on Pantone’s Fashion Colour Trend Report predictions for Fall 2018. I have discussed four colours so far: Red Pear and Valiant Poppy and Nebulas Blue and Ceylon Yellow. Today I will be sharing fashion finds for the next two predicted shades: Martini Olive and Russet Orange. These are probably my least two favourite of the colours only because they are the least flattering on my own personal skin tone… so selfish I know! LOL. They would of course be gorgeous on anyone with a darker complexion than my own.

(Image courtesy of the Pantone website)

PANTONE 18-0625 Martini Olive

“Smooth, sophisticated and urbane green adds depth to the Fall/Winter 2018 palette.”

Description courtesy of the Pantone website.

One. Creped Jersey Top // Two. Fine-Kind Sweater // Three. Suede Shift Dress // Four. Mock-Neck Sweater // Five. Creped Pants // Six. Skinny Jeans // Seven. Handbag // Eight. Ankle Boot // Nine. Asymmetric Skirt // Ten. Button Front Strappy Dress // Eleven. Moto Leggings // Twelve. Shoulder Bag

PANTONE 16-1255 Russet Orange

“This forest floor orange speaks to earthen warmth.”

Description courtesy of the Pantone website.

One. Floral Blouse // Two. Long Sleeve Ribbed Tee // Three. Mock Neck Sweater // Four. Tie Knot Tee // Five. Floral Wrap Skirt // Six. Sleeveless Ruffle-Trim Dress // Seven. Polka Dot Midi Dress // Eight. Twist Front Dress // Nine. Tassel Scarf // Ten. Patterned Skirt // Eleven. High Waist Pants // Twelve. Ruffled Tank Top // Thirteen. Rain Boot

I will be back next week with my finds for the next two predicted colours: Ultra Violet and Crocus Petal.

Thank you for reading!

Shannon xx

Colour Predictions for Fall 2018 Part 2

Published on September 18, 2018 by Suburban Style FilesLeave a comment

At the end of last week I started my segment on Pantone’s Fashion Colour Trend Report predictions for Fall 2018. I touched on two beautiful colours: Red Pear and Valiant Poppy. Today I will be sharing my finds for the next two predicted shades: Nebulas Blue and Ceylon Yellow.

(Image courtesy of the Pantone website)

PANTONE 18-4048 Nebulas Blue

“Reminiscent of twilight, a thoughtful, starry-eyed blue.”

Description courtesy of the Pantone Website.

One. Mock Neck Sweater // Two. V-Neck Sweater // Three. Fine-Knit Sweater // Four. V-Neck Satin Top // Five. High Waisted Belted Pants // Six. T-Shirt Dress // Seven. Joggers // Eight. Beaded Tassel Earrings // Nine. Block Heels // Ten. Floral Minidress // Eleven. Paisley Silk Bandana // Twelve. Crossbody Bag

PANTONE 15-0850 Ceylon Yellow

“Savory and spicy yellow adds an exotic touch.”

Description courtesy of the Pantone Website.

One. Flutter Sleeve Peplum Top // Two. Textured Stitch V-Neck Pullover // Three. Ruffle Mules // Four. Wrap Cardigan // Five. Open Front Cardigan // Six. Button Front Tee // Seven. High Waist Midi Skirt // Eight. Knit Mohair-blend Sweater // Nine. Ball Drop Earrings

See you later in the week for Martini Olive and Russet Orange!

Thank you for reading!

Shannon xx

Colour Predictions for Fall 2018

Published on September 12, 2018 by Suburban Style FilesLeave a comment

One of my very favourite posts from last year was the series I did on Pantone’s Fashion Colour Trend report for Fall. If you missed it, you can read about it here. Essentially, the Pantone Institute will predict their top 10 colours for fashion in the upcoming season, based on what is seen at New York Fashion Week. The Pantone Fashion Colour Trend Report is in my mind one of the best sources of inspiration for the upcoming season’s colour trends. Below are the gorgeous colours they have chosen for Fall 2018.

(Image courtesy of the Pantone website)

I actually love this particular palette of colours. I previously posted about my obsession of all things lavender, or in this case, Crocus Petal. Red Pear and Quetzal Green are definitely colours that are going to be dominant in my Fall lineup. I love their richness. I personally have a hard time wearing shades like Ceylon Yellow, Martini Olive and Russet Orange because of my skin tone, but I think they are still super fun and look forward to seeing them on others this season. Ultra Violet was actually Pantone’s Colour of the year which I previously blogged about here. Nebulas Blue and Limelight are both super pretty and I appreciate how vibrant they are! Overall I think the Pantone Institute has chosen a lovely selection of colours!

I have collected some articles of clothing and accessories in all of these colours if you are wanting to introduce any of them into your existing wardrobe for this Fall! I will be posting two of the colour trends per post throughout the next few weeks, so make sure you check back!

PANTONE 19-1536 Red Pear

“Deliciously deep red, whose luscious depth entices.”

Description courtesy of the Pantone website.

One. Funnel Neck Coat // Two. Coat with Draped Lapels // Three. Body-Con Tank Dress // Four. Lace Top // Five. Knit Sweater with Lacing // Six. Paper-Bag Pants // Seven. Bib Overall Dress // Eight. Small Shoulder Bag // Nine. Suede Ankle Boot // Ten. Earrings // Eleven. Side Split Midi Cardigan // Twelve. Halter Jumpsuit // Thirteen. Tall Rain Boot

PANTONE 18-1549 Valiant Poppy

“Brave and outgoing red shade effusive in its allure.”

Description courtesy of the Pantone website.)

One. Floral Printed Sweatshirt // Two. Oversize Blazer // Three. High-Rise Belted Pants // Four. Biker Jacket // Five. Narrow Belt // Six. Captain’s Hat // Seven. Knit Sweater // Eight. Wide Leg Jumpsuit // Nine. Lace & Chiffon Dress // Ten. Fine-Knit Sweater // Eleven. Cargo Skirt // Twelve. Tassel Dop Earrings // Thirteen. Sock Booties // Fourteen. Pleated Skirt // Fifteen. Balloon Sleeve Sweater // Sixteen. Felted Wool Beret

I will be back later in the week with my finds for the next two colours: Nebulas Blue and Ceylon Yellow.

Thank you for reading!

Shannon xx

Lovely in Lavender

Published on September 5, 2018 by Suburban Style FilesLeave a comment

I am going to pause my obsession of all things blush for just a moment to talk about another colour that I am completely crushing on right now. I cannot get enough of lavender! I feel like we are going to be seeing so much of this gorgeous colour everywhere! There are so many pretty sundresses, handbags are beautiful garments for Summer right now, but I am predicting that it is going to be huge for Fall and Winter as well. Think cozy oversized sweaters, suede boots and blanket scarves! (Not that I am wishing these sunny months away at all! I am first and foremost a sunshine lover.)

I have rounded up a bunch of reasonable priced items in the fabulous colour if you are loving all things lavender right now as well!

One. Scalloped Faux Leather Tote // Two. Mohair-Blend Sweater // Three. Oversize Cardigan // Four. Suede Pointed Toe Pump // Five. Embroidered Drop Waist Dress // Six. Lace Midi Dress // Seven. Puff Sleeve Fit & Flare Dress // Eight. Faux Fur Teddy Bear Coat // Nine. Block Heels // Ten. Fringe Drop Earrings // Eleven. Ruched Body-Con Tank Dress // Twelve. High Waist Leggings // Thirteen. Thermal Top

Thank you for reading!

Shannon xx

The Perfect Lace Midi Dress

Published on August 21, 2018 by Suburban Style FilesLeave a comment

I’m going to start out by saying that you need to have this dress in your wardrobe! It has been one of my very favourites this Summer. So perfect with heels for a friend’s recent wedding and I also dressed it down with flat sandals for a dinner out with the girls. By pairing it with my leather bomber it is easy to transition into the cooler weather we will be soon be undoubtedly having. I am a huge fan of lace and midi length so naturally I fell in love with it at first sight 🙂

This dress comes in six different colours and I want them all! I suppose that would be a little excessive though…. LOL!

Lace Midi Dress // Block Heels // Ball Drop Earrings // Leather Jacket // Purse

Thank you for reading!

Shannon xx

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Colour Predictions for Fall 2018 Part 5

PANTONE 12-0740 Limelight

One. Off the Shoulder Top // Two. Roll Tab Sleeve Shirt // Three. ‘Somewhere Sunny’ Sweatshirt // Four. Ruffle Tank Top // Five. Tie Cuff Top // Six. Lace Dress // Seven. Skinny Jeans // Eight. Pleated Maxi Dress

PANTONE 18-5025 Quetzal Green

One. Open-shoulder Blouse // Two. Mohair Blend Sweater // Three. Tassel Earrings // Four. Checkered Shirt // Five. Off-the-shoulder Blouse // Six. Handbag //Seven. Satin Camisole // Eight. Long-sleeved Blouse

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PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet

One. Woven Scarf // Two. Double Breasted Coat // Three. Beaded Fringe Earrings // Four. V-Neck T-Shirt // Five. Lace Dress // Six. High-Waisted Capri Leggings // Seven. Roll Neck Sweater // Eight. Fleece Pullover // Nine. Rubber Boot

PANTONE 15-3520 Crocus Petal

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Colour Predictions for Fall 2018 Part 3

PANTONE 18-0625 Martini Olive

One. Creped Jersey Top // Two. Fine-Kind Sweater // Three. Suede Shift Dress // Four. Mock-Neck Sweater // Five. Creped Pants // Six. Skinny Jeans // Seven. Handbag // Eight. Ankle Boot // Nine. Asymmetric Skirt // Ten. Button Front Strappy Dress // Eleven. Moto Leggings // Twelve. Shoulder Bag

PANTONE 16-1255 Russet Orange

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PANTONE 18-4048 Nebulas Blue

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PANTONE 19-1536 Red Pear

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“Brave and outgoing red shade effusive in its allure.”

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