Monthly Archives: August 2013

AMOR DA MINHA VIDA

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I never would of thought I’d be blogging from Portugal.Yet, here I am. 8 AM, dedicated.

I have this horrible habit of not “turning off” when on vacation. It could be driven by my insane ADD or simply that I feel like I might miss out on something if I don’t check in.

In any case, all habits will cease by Saturday, as the third leg of our trip begins and I will be S.O.L when it comes to my urge to connect. I feel as though I can justify this post though, as its early and I honestly can’t sleep.

Portugal is amazing. Full stop. If you can’t tell by the above photos – everything here is picturesque. The lifestyle is so different here, family, love, food & vino. The boyfriends family (some who we visited while here) are amazing. The love – well, that’s obvious. The food is to die for, fresh fish every night. Hand picked fruit from the garden every morning. The most delicious and creamiest of cheeses on a charcuterie board for breakfast, and the vino, well … Just keeps flowing.

Today marks day 5! We have 3 more days in Lisbon (the city centre of Portugal), and then we are off to the algarve, which is one of the worlds top most exquisite beach destinations. We are taking two days to scoot to Spain and then we will make our way back home.

So far this trip has been unbelievable. I can honestly say that I’m in love. Head over heels in love.

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DON’T KILL MY VIBE

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Another day another dollar. (Not quite.)

Fifteen days until I embark on (what I am calling) the trip that will change my life. In case you’ve managed to ignore my daily countdown – I am off to Portugal and Spain at the end of August … and until then – I have packed my calendar so full of social events that I know, without a doubt – that these fifteen days will fly by.

This weekend I am off to the cottage with my lady loves, we are kicking it old school with mixed tapes, sleeping bags and (hopefully) the occasional s’more … only better – because there will be booze involved.

That’s the thing about being an adult, you can still take your fancy to childish behaviour with a drink in hand. God bless America. (I mean – Canada).

Life is at a cross roads (yet again) and new things are on the horizon. I am hoping my trip to Europe will re-ignite that spark that led me to begin blogging in the first place, and lend itself useful to hopefully, re-ignite my creative passion. I’ve been feeling strained and drained recently to tell you the truth.

This past long weekend I hit up The Grove Music Fest (which is Toronto’s answer to Coachella – no really – same organizers). I was a guest of the greatness that is Free People and even rocked these pants on their behalf. It is safe to say that Toronto has launched something sort of amazing – and it’s about fucking time we had a legit music festival. So next year, I expect you ALL to be there … ok?

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HAT: Vintage Felt
SUNGLASSES: Ray-Ban Aviators
TOP: Classic Crop // Boohoo
PANTS: Floria Pleat Pant // Free People
SHOES: Pointy Toe Metal Cap // Ardene

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new-music Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe // Kendrick Lamar

ROYALS

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Wine country. Say it with me. Wiiiiiinnnnneeeeeee Country. Every spring I am completely jealous of my friends who live in Cape Cod, or – better yet – who get to visit the cape. Instagram swarms with images from Martha’s Vineyard and I am reminded that the bitter bliss of Canada only has a short window for warm weather, thus warm enough weather to visit our vineyards.

Niagara is beautiful in the summer. Full stop. It is just a shame when it is swarmed with tourists, so last Friday the man friend and I decided to skip town and head out for a weekend of bliss before the tourists took over. A couple of wine tours later, Kendall was day drunk. Win!

Speaking of winning, this upcoming (long) weekend! I will be at The Grove Music Festival, and you know how much I love great music so although this is THE weekend for music – from Lollapalooza in Chi town to Osheaga in Montreal, I am choosing to stay in the city and keep some fun here with Free People!

If you’re in Toronto this weekend, come by the festival and visit me and the crochet beauties at Free People! We will be the hippies swaying to wicked tunes.

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HAT: Stolen from my BFF // Bebe
TOP: Stripped Tee // Free People
DRESS: Orange Crush Maxi // BooHoo
SHOES: Alligator Leather // The Gap

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new-music Royals // by Lorde