May 18, 2018
CBC Newfoundland and Labrador is partnering with Jessica Kilfoy and Lauren Dawe of Ally. They're best friends based in Conception Bay South, and they document their passions on their website.
Over the next few weeks, we'll be bringing you lifestyle features and their picks on jewelry, fashion and enjoying the most out of life.
You're preparing for a night out, so you text your friend to ask her what she's wearing.
We can guarantee her answer is going to be "jeans and a nice top.”
Regardless of the event or the time of day, a good pair of jeans and a flattering top is the perfect uniform.
We went to Opal + Onyx in St. John's to find our new go-to look.
This boutique clothing store carries a variety of brands and looks from Free People, French Connection and Mink Pink, as well as the owner’s own brand, Freda Marie.
You'll be sure to find an easy way to dress your denim up — or down — depending on the occasion.
For this look we paired these Grlfrnd high-rise skinny jeans with a knit tank and light linen blazer.
This look was dressed up simply with the addition of a pair of heels but could easily be worn more casually by swapping for a pair of flats.
• More from Ally: Outfits just right for a cosy weekend morning
We love the mixture of different fabrics, which adds dimension to this otherwise simple outfit.
Opting for darker jeans in our second look, we chose to pair with a velvet bodysuit with gold details for a night-out look.
The addition of the drape jacket in a light green is perfect for transitioning from day to night.
Opal + Onyx also carries a beautiful line of watches, called ZEIT, designed by owner Alison Halleran.
The watches come variety of colours and styles that are simple and timeless.
The classic look makes them easy to wear whether it be for day or night.
About Ally
Find more photos and stories from Ally (it's pronounced like "allies," which is how Jess and Lauren see themselves) at their website, and on their social media channels.
You can follow them on Instagram at @friendandally, and on Facebook as @allybloggers.