A minimalist approach to fashion, beauty, and lifestyle.
I’ve decided to make a change towards something that I feel better represents my passions and where I want to take A Casual Collection. You can find me at: http://www.livesimplywithemily.com I hope to see you there! Sincerely, Emily
I can’t get enough of this summer weather. If you’re in Vancouver I hope you’re enjoying the sun as much as I am! I wanted to get back into a routine of writing full outfit posts on the blog in addition to posting my daily outfit inspiration on my Instagram. Today’s outfit is inspired by the sun, which always makes me want to pull out my summer tops and dresses, and live in flip flops. Unfortunately I can’t wear flip flops to the office, but I still want to keep that summer feel in a way that I can wear to work. So, I paired this summery off-the-shoulder top with some tailored trousers and flats. To make it a little more work-appropriate, I layered over this sleeveless overcoat. I really love how you still get a peek of the shoulders but it’s […]
Hello and welcome back to another blog post! This time I want to share my year-round shoe collection with you. I’ll start by letting you know that shoes have never really been ‘my thing’. While I’ve always been passionate about expressing myself through my style, I’ve tended to been more focused on (and let’s be honest, addicted to) the clothing pieces themselves, and have never been one to collect a lot of accessories. So when I started getting more into minimalism and clearing out my closet, I started with my shoes because I didn’t have a huge collection to go through and it was an easy starting point.
Today I want to talk about what I like to call a ‘simple wardrobe’ (also known as a capsule wardrobe). If you don’t know what that is, it’s essentially a curated closet that has a limited number of items which all work together and match your personal style. As of today, I’m still working towards a fully simplified wardrobe, but it’s already had so much of a positive impact on my life. This is why I wanted to share with you my top 5 reasons why you should simplify your wardrobe, too!
Journaling is a great way for me to keep myself on track and organized, relieve stress, and express myself. Ever since I can remember, I’ve had a certain fascination with journals and notebooks. When I was little, as soon as I got my allowance I’d head to the store to spend it on a new book of blank lined pages, waiting to be filled. I got excited every September to go shopping for school supplies and stationery (let’s be honest – I still do!) I loved the idea of expressing myself through writing and being organized.