Monthly Archives: July 2013

CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF YOUR LOVE, BABE

A very quick post to say heeeeelllllooooo! I am off on a mini stay-cation this weekend and today, aka Thirsty Thursday is really my friday as I am off tomorrow.

Sometimes you just need a mini break to get refreshed. This mini break couldn’t come at a better time, with Portugal and Spain only a month away (OMG!!) this seemed like the perfect time to take a breather.

While rumour has it the weather isn’t set to be so great, the man friend and I are going to make the best of it. I have the biggest bag of marshmallows waiting for me when I get home … and even if rain puts a damper on our campfire … who says I can’t roast marshmallows indoors … (says the girl who once had a massive apartment fire).

I hope you manage to sneak away this weekend (or next – being the long weekend and all) but if you are in the city, come with me to The Grove Music Festival! I am so happy to tell you that I’ve teamed up with Free People and I want YOU to come with me to this amazing festival happening August 3rd in Toronto! >> ENTER HERE! <<

This romper was once-upon-a-time my mum’s … like all good things on this blog, so was the hat. I know readers tell me all the time how lucky I am that my mum and grandmother took such great care of their clothing, and kept them for me. Trust me, I know how lucky I am. This romper is an all time favourite, it is perfect for the beach or those incredibly sweltering hot days in the city that I call home.

HAT: Vintage
JUMPER: Vintage // Hawaiian Punch Romper
SHOES: Boohoo Sandals // Nude Sling Back

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

I can’t lie. When Alex from I’m a little contacted me to join in on the glittery-girly-soiree that was Christmas in July, I just about burst with excitement. Not just because I was getting to hang out with my blogging lovers but because it gave us all a chance to relax, be girly and DIY the shit out of summer inspired Christmas stockings.

Myself, Crystal, Tara, Justine, Alex, Stephanie, Nicole

We ate (gluten free!) bonbon’s from Tori’s Bakeshop, sipped on cocoa soy milk and got our craft on. Tiffany Pratt, who is a real life mermaid and stylist headed up our crafty session with Alex’s vision and they exploded glitter and charm into this styled event. Tiff also saved my soul and ass … aka helped me every second … on my stocking design. As you can tell … I clearly found my floral rhythm.

Sometime’s it’s just nice to get together with a bunch of girls and have a glitter bombed Christmas in July fiesta. Big thanks to all the girls, Alex & Tiff you two are divine and your vision was the tits. Loads of love to Roy, the only male invited, who own’s one of my favourite thrift shops in the beaches called The Salvage Shop, Tori’s Bakeshop provided all of the yummy treats, Blush and Bloom provided all the flowers and the ever so talented Alex Neary captured the event in these amazing photographs.

I hope you’re not dying in this heat wave, but if you are – I encourage you to have your own party with your girlfriends, make crafts and sip some wobbly pops.

I LOVE IT

Summer basics. Not entirely inspirational but let me tell you, effing comfy.

It’s hawt out … like …. haaaaawt. I am lucky that the men I work with love the artic winds in our office … it’s completely frigid inside. Insert headache here.

Can you believe we are now in the middle of summer? Time is flying on by – my weeks are a blur and life is moving too quickly. I am doing my best to only commit to things I know I can complete. For a while there I was running all over the city during the week and up north on the weekends, spending 8+ hours a week in a car, freelancing, designing, shooting weddings, my blog … lossing my mind … just to get everything done and make everyone else happy.

Once the new year came I made the decision to rid everything that weighed me down. Start fresh and only surround myself with the important things in life.

I try not to sweat the small stuff (sic, try), and have the right people in my life cheering me on for the big stuff. Life is pretty much perfect right now, and I never knew making such a simple decision could make me feel so good.

My trip to Portugal and Spain is right around the corner, I can’t wait to get away and soak in some much needed vitamin D, eat delicious seafood and drink vino by the gallon, haha. Until then though, I’ll be living the basic life – because I kid you not – it is entirely under appreciated.

HAT: Grey & Dusty Rose Felt // Vintage
SHIRT: Basic White T // Revolve
SKIRT: Grey Jersey Knit // Costa Blanca
SHOES: Neon Lights Sandals // Target

Icona Pop // I love it

ON THE RUN

Two posts in one week! Two posts in ONE week! How lucky are you? … in fairness to the radio silence … the weather here in Toronto has sucked balls.

Take today for instance … flooding everywhere … luckily this was shot last week and Thursday’s was shot Sunday … see what I did there – tricked you!!

Things are great over here, my weekends are spent gallivanting with the man friend to-and-from the city. Rudiger is getting his fair share of country in, he is becoming a weekender-country-bum, chasing squirrels and enjoying 2 hour trips to the park. Spoiled brat. I wish my tan was getting as much action as he is.

Since moving into my new place, my need to DIY has taken over – from headboards and home decor to these ex boyfriend jeans; I’m on a serious roll.

SO many of you have asked me about my other pair of boyfriend jeans that I DIYed, so I am happy to tell you my tutorial will be up on AOL’s StyleList later this month. So look out for that. Until then, check out your local Value Village for a pair of loose fitting Levi’s – TRUST me your local thrift store is full of Levi’s … get a pair that fit nice on your hips, everything else is easy from there.

SHIRT: Fruit of the Loom // Boy’s DIYed Cut Casual
JEANS: Levis // Thrifted & DIYed Ex Boyfriend Jean
BAG: Phillip Lim // 18 Hour Bag
SHOES: Leopard Print // Calvin Klien

Jay-Z & Bey // Part II On the Run

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Monthly Archives: July 2013

CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF YOUR LOVE, BABE

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

I LOVE IT

ON THE RUN