Outfits – Iva Grbesic

cabi New Arrivals for Fall!

Iva Grbesic — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 18:06:13 +0000

I’ve been wearing my Fall Collection pieces from cabi (especially the jeans) all month. Today cabi dropped their New Arrivals and I selected a hoodie, a cardigan and a sweater. I went with cozy items that I will be wearing over and over again.

Let’s start with the Apres-Ski Hoodie – it’s soft and looks and feel so luxe! My daughter has one too and wears it to high school so you know that it’s one for the ages. I love that the sleeves have holes for my thumbs which means they are long!! I am wearing a medium and my daughter has the small. I didn’t want it tight, for me it looks better when I am wearing yoga pants. This is the perfect addition to my athleisure wardrobe. Plus it keeps me warm and cute.

Next is the Luxe Turtleneck. Super soft, the turtleneck is lose around the neck and this cream has a bit of grey running through it. You can dress it up or wear it with jeans. I had to pair it with my Button Fly Skinny jeans and then a python boot. For me this is a perfect fall pairing. Tall girls these jeans are wonderful! I am wearing a size 8 an there is lots of stretch. I will keep you posted to see if I should have went down a size because of the stretch.

Lastly I am wearing the Highland Cardigan.

I like the knit design of this cardigan and it’s my first fair isle cardigan. It’s a classic cardigan that looks and wears well. I love the bell sleeve, that makes it interesting without straying from the classic feel.

Now I need to know…which is your favourite piece?

Made you Look – cabi’s Turn Back Cardigan

Iva Grbesic — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 00:13:41 +0000

I’ve never been a fan of cropped cardigans until I discovered cabi. They just know how to make them special and wearable. That is the winning combination. The Turn Back Cardigan has that letterman jacket feel with sleeves in a contrasting colour. This cardigan has a nice weight to it and is fitted as opposed to a letterman jacket that is bulky. Wear it with a white t-shirt and jeans or pair it with an elevated jogger. I like that because it’s a knit it’s fitted and has good stretch especially in the sleeves.

You can also wear with a pencil skirt or over a dress. Taking a casual look and giving it some flair.

The back is also done in a different blue and with wider ribbing. A great style element that brings another unexpected design element. Every time I wear this jacket I hear Lil Wayne (but in a PG version) rapping:

“I hate to see her go,

but I like to watch her leave.”

Probably not what he had in mind.

I wore this downtown Toronto during the Toronto International Film Festival while I was heading to gifting lounges and media events. A few fellow bloggers asked about the cardigan and I was able to educate them on cabi. Letting them know they can shop online or at a Shopping Experience with their own cabi stylist.

Hoping if you buy this cardigan you like it as much as I do.

Fall Ready Trends – Python Prints with cabi and a New Collaboration

Iva Grbesic — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 19:10:55 +0000

I was introduced to cabi clothing this year after a friend of mine invited me to a Fashion Experience (or trunk show). I was very impressed with the collection – great basics, on trend items, pretty patterns and great colours. I picked up a few items (I wanted more) and wore them constantly – especially my Wallis Cardigan. Bright green was perfect for spring and early summer.

When cabi asked me to join their team of ambassadors I immediately said yes. I started by selecting my favourite pieces and my mind was swirling with style ideas. With all the items I selected I’ll be posting all week with ideas and showcasing the Fall Collection. To check out the entire Fall Collection you can click here.

Python for the Win!

I decided to start my cabi Ambassadorship with python prints. In the photos I’m wearing the Python Blazer, Serpentine Blouse and the
Cinch Skinny jeans. I decided to double down on the python print and paired the blazer with the blouse. The patterns compliment each other and play with this popular animal print. Plus it’s a fun way to do the unexpected – wearing animal print twice.

The black button detail doesn’t take away from the pattern. This blazer has stretch so don’t worry about it being too tight. That also means it’s light weight and you can wear a cami or a thin knit underneath. I am wearing a size 6 in the blazer and small in the blouse. In the future I will size up in the blouse to a medium. You can’t tell but I am busty and the blouse is a bit snug across my chest and back in a small.

The Cinch Jeans are high waisted and sit on my natural waist. They are a perfect ankle length on my six foot frame. I don’t need to get them altered in any way and am wearing a size 8. I may try a size 6 in denim next time because these jeans have a lot of stretch. They are a great black wash and can be easily dressed up or down.

Stay tuned for more. Until then check out the entire cabi collection here and for great style ideas here.

Snakeskin and Suiting

Iva Grbesic — Fri, 03 May 2019 01:17:40 +0000

Work wear has evolved with the times as have many work places. Partnering with Ann Taylor to give you some of my favourite work wear looks made sense.What made this even more exciting was that I brought in Nicole, my partner in fashion crime.

My looks consist of snakeskin and suiting.

This iteration of animal print is a perfect neutral for your spring office wardrobe or can be styled head to toe like I did with this blouse and skirt combination. I topped it off with the perfect blazer.

Or if you like your prints in small doses I took the snakeskin blouse and paired it with black pants and the same blazer as above.

Outfit Details – Blazer, Ann Taylor (here) || Blouse, Ann Taylor || Skirt, Ann Taylor (here) || Pants, Ann Taylor (here) || Grey Pumps, Ann Taylor (here)

Nicole borrowed from the boys with the perfect black suit.

She looks chic in brogues or pumps.

Outfit Details: Blazer, Ann Taylor (here) || Pants, Ann Taylor (here)