March wishlist: A kimono, a hat, and nothing else!

I am quite on a budget lately, since we are planning for a wedding and a move. My fashion obsession is still there though, so I have to find ways to satisfy my urges on a very tight budget. Sometimes, an easy way to renew your wardrobe is to add some statement accessories to classic pieces. I found my two dream items, that will add style cred to just about any plain outfit I own. Watch out people, you're gonna get tired of those by the end of the month! Just as much as last winter with my faux-fur vest, I plan on wearing those two with just about anything.

These two pieces are: a kimono cardigan and a rancher hat!

The kimono cardigan is extremely versatile and can also be worn as a beach cover-up, as shown on The Lady Olive (check it out for more kimono inspiration!). It can make just about any outfit interesting.

The hat and the kimono can both be worn with any of these outfits. While it gives a dressier look to the simple office outfit, it add a little boho style to the festival ouftit and a ton of originality to a simple shift dress. The details for this set are here.

The kimono I ended up choosing is this incredibly cheap one sold at Forever21, as worn by Canadian blogger Melanie of Born Lippy. I found her blof after making the purchase, but what's funny is that I also own those shorts. Can't wait to wear them together!

What are our must-haves for spring? What else would you pear a kimono cardigan with?

Because You Asked: Medical School

A friend asked me for a back to school outfit (she goes back to medical school on Monday). I tried to put myself in the shoes of a medical student and that's what came out of my empathy session. As a medical student, unless you are just starting you will probably have to do some work at the hospital. You will want to have an interesting outfit that pops out of your white coat but still looks professional. A knee-length dress with an ethnic print will easily do the trick. I made sure to choose practical jewelry: no dangling bracelets or rings because you need to wash your hands a lot and wear gloves. You don't want a necklace or earrings that are too long or they will get caught in your patients' clothes! Stud earrings and a shorter statement necklace are appropriate, and the infinity scarf serves the same purpose (+ not being cold in the AC). The leather jacket will keep you warm in case you finish late, and the watch is the stethoscope's best friend ;).The cutout ankle boots are a must: the heel is perfect for standing a long time and walking and the cutouts allow your feet to breathe (+ they are awesome boots). Wear them with cute socks for extra style points! Doesn't this outfit scream "but summer is not over yet!"?

Details here.

Guys, I didn't forget about you this time!!
I know bowties are not unanimous among guys but do you really want to catch all you patients' germs with your ties (I'm sure you wash them every week, right?). You also don't want to wear a boring blue shirt: you're already all wearing a white coat, so why not try this colorful tartan shirt instead? You can still wear your good old khakis but with cool shoes at least (and a matching belt! And watch!)! Keep your notes in a leather notebook...you'll get honors (in fashion at least)!
Details are here!

That's much nicer than scrubs, right?