Somewhere Between A Hippie and A Farmer

I feel as though the title of this post is self explanatory and does not require any sort of explanation. 

Anywho... 

I got this dress from The GAP this week and in the fitting room I realized there are literally a trillion different ways I could wear it. I the fitting room my hair was straight and slicked back behind my ears. I was wearing red lipstick and had a silver metal choker on as well as black heels. The look I had on in the fitting room would be a really cool day to night look. 

Today I opted for a beachy and relaxed day time look. The dress came with a thin denim tie for the waist of the dress. I like having something cinching in my waist that is a bit tighter than the belt the dress came with so I swapped it for a leather western belt from M. To make use of the denim belt and to not loose touch with the beloved choker trend I tied the thin denim string around my neck. 

What's Red and Blue with Stripes All Over?...

My new blouse! 

I saw this blouse at The Gap last week on sale and it was interesting. I really couldn't decide if I liked it or thought it was ugly. I decided I could make it work and so I tried it on and was drawn to the fact that it was so different to most other blouses. The red cuffs are my favourite. 

Montreal

Okay so I may have gone to Montreal the day after I was in Ottawa to see Taylor Swift again...

I was lucky enough to have free tickets to both nights at the concert! The Montreal concert had a bit of a better crowd than the Ottawa concert and Taylor felt it too.

Since I had already been to the concert the night before my friends and I decided to leave before the crowd and go get dinner. Before we left going back stage was a must because our working passes allowed it. As my sister and I walk behind the stage we have no problem, the security guards raise their hands and let us walk straight through. Then the farther back stage we get I notice a security guard running after me yelling you can't be back here. I quickly show him the badge on my jacket which supposedly grants the wearer access to wherever in the stadium they want to be. Turns out that isn't true, you can't just go anywhere you want with a working pass because the next thing you know you're being manhandled backstage and thrown out of a Taylor Swift concert. Good thing we were leaving anyway ;) 

Army Green

Shirt dresses are super cool for this summer and they're also so practical and versatile. This army green one from Gap can be warn in so many different ways. It would look great with gladiator sandals, distressed skinnies with cool oxfords/heels, or un-belted with a pair of bell bottoms and platforms to go more into that 70s trernd. 

The new Black

I'm currently obsessed with anything white. I have three outfits for this weekend planned out already that are all white. Plus I'm coming up with ideas for redesigning my room and they are all white (so excited)! White is so simple, timeless and perfect for spring! 

Knits and Whites

Baby Blues

One Year of Dying in Dior

It has officially been one full year since I started Dying in Dior. I started Dying in Dior last year as a creative outlet to share my own outfits that I put together as well as share other things in fashion that I love and inspire me.

 Fashion to me is an art. It is a form of art that is seen in everyday life. People use their creativity and own personal style to create a certain look for themselves and it can be so much fun. This look can say so much about a person as it is part of someones first impression of you. 

I never expected to enjoy blogging as much as I do nor did I expect to have so many people around the world view it every day! 

I would like to thank everyone around the world who views Dying in Dior everyday. It is all of you who keep me motivated to post as much as I can. 

xo - Taryn 

Blazer: Aritzia
Shirt: Abercrombie & Fitch
Jeans: Gap
Shoes: Toms 

Spring

Even though it was officially Spring on Friday it's still a bit cold in Toronto. I can't wait for it to get warmer I have so many outfits in store. 

Bomb Squad

I've been loving bomber jackets for about a year now. Last year I got a bright blue floral one from Gap which I was obsessed with, then my sister got a black bomber from H&M which has disappeared from my house mysteriously so I had to go get one of my own from Topshop last week! I've already worn it a few times and it's only a week old! 

Turns out bomber jackets are very versatile and can be worn with anything from jeans, "dress up sweats" like the ones I wore Here, to pencil skirts with heels al la Kimmy K. 

Here are a couple other looks which I have worn a bomber jacket with

Look One

Look Two

Layers

Distillery District

Today I had the pleasure of going on a school trip to the Distillery District in Downtown Toronto. The Distillery is definitely one of my favourite Toronto neighborhoods. It's a piece of the past with old industrial buildings and cobble stone roads stuck right in the middle of booming modern day Toronto. I'm not sure how long ago this started but every year for Christmas there is an old time Christmas market set up in the Distillery with food vendors with grilled cheese, schnitzel, apple cider etc. There is also a Ferris Wheel and carousel. Another thing so appealing about Christmas in the Distillery is that all the shops, many art gallery's, and restaurants are decorated for Christmas while Christmas music plays in the background. There is so much spirit in the Distillery District this time of year. I love it there and for anyone who has not been I highly recommend going but at night to get the full experience ! 

Got Style

Logo

 If you have yet to notice that I have a new blog header which I blasted all over social media then I suggest you just look up. One of the requirements for the Fashion Communications program portfolio at Ryerson University is an option to create a logo for an already existing or original brand. I began working on this at school a few days ago and it was my teachers idea to use the title of my blog as my logo plus I would get use out of it by making it the new and very much improved header on my blog.

Pink Fur and Wide Brimmed Hats

Hat: H&M 

Vest: Skies are Blue 

Jacket; American Eagle 

T-Shirt: Pink 

Pants: Gap 

Shoes:  Dolce Vita 

A Few

In case you have not noticed, I haven't posted in a couple days. The first day..I'll be honest I may have been a little lazy, the second day I had a job interview and then I was assisting a photographer at the Agent Provocateur store opening in Toronto which took up my entire night, then yesterday...well yesterday I took a nap. Is that unprofessional? 

Jacket: Aritzia
Shirt: Club Monaco
Jeans: American Eagle
Shoes: Topshop

Keeping it Casual

Today's look

Shirt: Forever 21

Boyfriend Jeans: Gap 

Shoes: Steve Madden 

Grand Electric

Lately I have been really into food. Well restaurants in particular; I've always been into food. I tend to eat out more than the average person probably does so I figure if I'm going to be eating out I may as well eat somewhere good, right? So I've been spending a lot of my time researching and reading about where the best places to eat are in my city, and cities I visit. Among many of the lists I looked at of the best restaurants in Toronto Grand Electric on Queen Street West (a very hipster area of the city) appeared several times...soooo I HAD to try it. The other night my mom, sister, and family friends of ours went to Grand Electric and gave it a try. It's Mexican and I am a new fan of Mexican food. If anyone decides to go to Grand Electric I recommend the chips and guacamole.    

Bag: Marc Jacobs
Shirt: American Eagle
Jeans: Gap
Shoes: Nine West
Leather Jacket: Forever 21

Match Point

Yesterday was a very busy day for me. In the morning I went to the beach (Kelso Beach) with my aunt and cousin and then went to the Rogers Cup in the evening with a friend of mine. I'm not really a Tennis fan, or a sports fan for that matter, but they are always fun to go to especially if the person you are going with is a huge fan of the sport. To the Tennis match I wore a white blouse with leather shorts and my Steve Madden mules which you've all seen me wear. I wrapped a denim jacket around my waist in the evening when it was still pretty warm out and then wore the jacket over my blouse when it got cooler at night.

The Rogers Cup at the Rexall Center 

Four Seasons

Sundays Bridal Shower outfit
Shirt: Talula/Aritzia
Skirt: Talula/Aritzia
Shoes: Steve Madden 

Monday - Friday

I hope everyone has a great weekend! Mine is packed with birthday celebrations starting with going to The Keg tonight with some family :)