Category Archives: anthropologie

IF I GO

In less than five days I will be waking up in Manhattan and running around wild with the blogosphere elite. I am blessed beyond words to have such amazing friends, and even more so, blessed that we get to bop around  major cities doing the things we love. This will be my fourth season for Fashion Week, and I encourage you to take that jump, wanna come to New York Fashion Week? Ok, come! Just book a flight. If not this season, next! Get involved in one of the conferences that are held for bloggers each season, educate yourself – learn from the best, party like a rockstar at Bloggers Night Out and take to the tents. Sounds too difficult? … Than I am sorry dear friend, blogging is not for you. Blogging is difficult. You’ve got to take your faith into your own hands and push yourself to explore new territory unfamiliar with your everyday niche life. After all, isn’t that why you started blogging in the first place? I know that’s why I did.

See you in Manhattan!

HAT: Black Prim | Vintage from my Mum
SHIRT
 : Peter-Pan Polka Dot | LF
SKIRT: Black Velvet | Thrifted from my Mum
SHOES:  Mary-Jane’s | Michael Kors

 Gregory Alan Isakov / If I go, I’m going

YOU AIN’T THE ONE TO PLAY THE GAME

What can I say? Just when you thought this post was going so well – it was pretty and tame – until I had to go and post a ridiculous face. Pffft. Whateves. I do this for me.
Speaking of me, you know – because really, when it comes down to it, this blog is all about me – I was tickled to hear from Vince Camuto’s PR team the day before I left for Miami informing me that they wanted to send me a pair of Crocodile Mary-Jane’s. Which are divine by the way. Some of these photo’s will be used in efforts of a special project in the works – so look out for that – but until then, here you go.

This is going to seem awful, but I have yet to go through any of my photo’s from Miami … I know, worst. blogger. ever. I hang my head in shame (not really -), but in efforts to restore your faith in humanity, the cause has been a great one – the Bloggers Night Out team is prepping for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in NYC which can only mean brilliant things. Not only is it our one year anniversary of BNO, we also have a few brilliant (brilliant and beyond actually) surprises up our sleeves, because from our first event til the last in Miami (seven events by the way this year), they have gotten better and better, and this one we are planning – well – it should be nothing short of exceptional.

Can’t wait to rock these shoes in Manhattan.

SHIRT: Wilfred | Aritzia
SKIRT: Grey Crinoline | F21
SHOES: Royal Crock Mary-Jane’s | Vince Camuto
ARM: Belt | 1980′s Vintage | Elephant Tusk Ring | Vintage

 HAIM | forever

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!

WILD THING, I THINK I LOVE YOU

My mum used to call me wild thing, it was my pet name from her – I was always the little girl in the prettiest dresses, frolicking around in the mud with messy hair (but at least it had a bow in it!). As much as I feel more grown up then that time in my life, it still seems the same. I can not wear white – ever – for I always seem to spill something on myself, and I always need to bring a hairbrush or comb with me … my hair gets tangled and matted by the end of the day.

I wouldn’t necessarily say I am the biggest trend person, true – I sport trends, but I usually sport them with a vintage twist - sequins, mint, leather, cashmere, satchels – these are all things I have worn on this here blog that were either my Grans, thrifted or vintage finds … but these here floral pants, well – they were love at first {trend} sight.

I wore this outfit to the tents last Thursday for MasterCard Fashion Week here in Toronto. I had a ton of fun blogging for MasterCard’s Stylicity program, where I got to shop til I dropped with Queen West merchants – some of my favorite hidden gems in Toronto.

Head on over to the Stylicity blog to covet {and buy!!} some of the items I scoured!

HAT: Thrifted | from my Mum
NECKLACE:
Gold Bib | HM
SHIRT:
Mustard | F21
TROUSERS:
Wild Floral | Anthropologie 
SHOES:
Rosettes | Badgley Mischka
WRIST: 
Thrifted Gold Chain