Skirt (worn as a dress): One Teaspoon  Belt, Watch & Sunglasses Michael Kors   Necklace: Japan   Shoes: David Dixon for Town Shoes

I’m sure many other fashion lovers find it hard to choose how to spend their limited funds. Going out or the outfit that you’d wear if you went. People whose closets don’t control their life will find strange, but I know there are others just like me, so it’s important that when shopping to get items that are both versatile for the seasons but if possible in how you wear them. This is a wonderful silk skirt I picked up on sale from $350 to $60 (an Aritiza miracle), that I decided to reinvent as a dress with a simple belt,  it was the perfect outfit for a day at Toronto’s Waterfront Festival. I’ve said this before, but if you can wear an item in more than way, it’s a great way to ensure your getting the most bang for all those pretty bucks you spent.

Also, for the broke fashionista living in most cities, as it’s summer and the streets each weekend are filled with different festivals and parades. Take advantage and get exploring, I feel fortunate to live in Toronto, with so much culture and so many reasons to celebrate! Oh and I met Spock at Yonge and Dundas yesterday!