Monthly Archives: June 2012

JUNE DIARY

photo’s { via } instagram @kendallerica

It is safe to say I had one helluvah time in Mexico. The man friend and I needed a serious vacation away together, and we chose the sunny side of the world this time. Usually our trips surround the sights and sounds of busy streets and tall buildings, art, science and dinosaur bone-style museums, walking miles upon end and eating as the locals do – but this time we needed something totally different … we needed to disconnect. I needed to disconnect.

In any case, here in Canadaland, Mexico seems to have a stipulation – or rather, a (horribly wrong) preconceived notion about it’s country. Granted, crime is everywhere, and bad things happen to good people – but if you travel smart – you will be fine! Seriously.

My man friend and I stayed in the Mayan Riveria, it was picturesque with the food almost as delicious as the scenery. The grounds were perfect and lush, the sixteen pools were cool and calming, the drinks tasted like gummy bears and the sea, – well it was crystal clear.

As all things come to an end, I was happy to get back home to see Rudiger (squish face). I had no idea my heart could hurt so much and miss something so ridiculous! Upon my arrival it was great to spend time with family and friends, hit up one of the most beautiful weddings I’ve ever been to, be gifted thrifted and vintage treasures my mum found for me, and finish off with a little weekend DIY-ing.

I am pleased to say this coming long weekend will be filled with casual affairs. A better-late-than-never engagement party for one of my best friends, BBQ’s, fire pits, sparklers, DIY’s, garage sales, blog shoots, thrift shopping, casual reading and siestas! Sounds too good already, and it’s only Thursday!

happy [almost] Canada day!!

 loving The Greenhornes, a guy at work has me hooked!

[GUEST POST] Kastles: Pants Party

Hey lovelies, My name is Kassandra from the blog Kastles. I am so honoured to be writing for the darling Kendall today. She gave me the perfect introduction in her last blog post. I love colour, patterns, prints and anything fun. Hence why today we are going to a have a little pants party over here. Printed pants are one of my favourite things right now. They are a lot more versatile than you think. You can dress them up with some heels, or dress them down with flat sandals. Plus they are just so fun to wear!

I am wearing floral pants from H&M, a Joe Fresh jersey blouse, neon purse from Target, Nine West heels, and a PinkyOtto  necklace.
I’ve scouted out the internet for a few different floral pants for you to check out:
Thank you again for reading! Enjoy the rest of your week!
<3 Kastles

adiós

I am off to never-never land with the man friend, I have been packing for six consecutive days, and my closet is empty, my luggage just under 50lbs and I am ready to go! We leave Sunday morning … in the weee hours of the morning, so I suspect twitter and instagram will be my only friend at 6AM! Having said that, I didn’t want my blog to rest a week, so I asked my cyber (Canadian) blog buddy Kassandra from Kastles.Tumblr to come on over here and show the east(er) cost, well east(er) than where she is, some love.

Kassandra is a doll, loves mixing patterns, pushing the fashion limits, but sticks generally to very girly, simple silhouettes. Kass has an incredible eye for key investment pieces, trendy or not, and has the total recessionista swag thing going on, everything she buys is affordable and easily accessible -  not to mention how consistently envious I find myself over her wardrobe, as I know you will too.

Stay tuned for next Thursday June 14th!! Until then, adios amigos!