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

because, at the end of the day, if you can’t laugh at yourself, then you obviously take yourself way to seriously.

I’ve had my fair share of learning experiences. One’s worth sharing, and others not … but one thing I’ve learned, through all of these experiences, is that no matter what – I’m always the first to laugh at myself.

There is a lot going on in my life (how many times can I keep saying that) — but the truth is, there is a ton of shit going on in EVERYONE’S life – news flash – that. is. life.

It just so happens, that a year ago today, I had a lot more free time to dedicate to my blog than I do now. Ces’t la vie, that’s what happens I suppose … I created this blog when I graduated school, as a method of coping with being unemployed and owning over 183 pairs of shoes and a bazillion vintage garments.

Now I find myself venturing into new business opportunities, living in the best city in the world, galavanting around exploring new eats with the man friend and best of all, planning a trip of a life time to Portugal and Spain for the end of the summer.

I hope this summer is good to you. Hell, I hope it’s great … but if I could offer one piece of advice, it would be to not take anything to seriously – just live. After all – put it into perspective – if you had what you wished for at twenty one now, would you be happy?

no.

JACKET: Moto // RUDSAK
TOP: Tribal Crop // F21
SKIRT: Neon Pleats // Alice & Olivia
SHOES: Black Ballet’s // Prada [you can't even see them - damnit!]
RINGS: Gold Stacks // House of Harlow

 ben howard // everyday kingdom – the entire EP

Just a quick post to say hello. I have fallen off the face of the planet, but only because I recently packed up my entire life into 36 boxes and heaved-hoed to a brand new condo in the city. As I am sure all of you know, settling into a new place takes so much time. It’s not something you can just throw together, but when you rent the bins you moved with, you have no choice but to unpack – and quick!

I am pleasantly surprised at how the entire apartment came together, I mean – it essentially looks like my old apartment, as I brought everything with me – only now I have an additional 400 square feet.

So here are some bits and bobs of what is around the new place – I still have yet to really hang anything, except my bronzed taxidermy stag head above my toilet – makes a great conversational piece slash, scares the shit out of you (literally I suppose) … and yet, do not confuse said bronzed stag head with the two black ceramic doe heads above, I have a thing for animals heads – apparently). I’ll give a full glimpse soon, until then.

 Stay Away by @CHARLIXCXUS

HOLLA! two blog posts *gasp, in one week. wow eh? I know. I know. I am brilliant.

Not really. I think I mentioned previously that my dear blogging friend/co-worker/vegan/health nut Brigid from Otternonsense suggested that I start blogging twice a week, one outfit post from the weekend (as my vintage collection lives at my mums in the country) and one urbanite “professional” post, containing of what I wear to my office filled with handsome men, where there is no dress code, so I make it up. So there you have it, this is an example of what I wear to work, which, is never the same. I am lucky to be the only female in my office on a day-to-day basis. Brig works for the agency we hired, and is in once a week – other than that, it’s me and a bunch of men. YAY to life of a startup.

In other thoughts, can I just say … I hate the peplum trend. Yes, please re-read that sentence, and then re-look above. Yes, I realize that is the most insane thing to write, considering, I am … well… wearing peplum, but the truth is, I feel, the peplum trend isn’t for everyone … least of all me.

I try, boy do I try. In September when in NYC for Fashion Week I must of tried on over a zillion dresses, tops and skirts. For a petite girl like me, they dont make me look slim, they look like a babydoll top (and everyone, include me, would like to take a moment to thank Jesus that trend is gone for good). I feel like a wide-ass-mother-fucking-truck. There.

However, I became miraculously happy when I found this French Connection top … in truth I was sold before I even tried it on … it was the leather. We all know my obsession.

I was even happier when I tried it on and didn’t feel like a truck … small bus maybe … truck – no.

It seems that there is some secret peplum club taking place. My invite must of been lost in the mail. That’s ok, you can have your baby doll and I’ll raise you this leather trim peplum.

TOP: Black Leather Trim Peplum // French Connection
NECKLACE: Turqoius Band // HM
SUNGLASSES: Two Toned // Marc Jacobs
PANTS: Mint Denim // Joe Jeans
SHOES: Orange Snakeskin // Nine West

 cruisin’ // smokey robinson

Hang onto your hats folk.

Since last weeks post I’ve actually had a ton of people DM me on twitter telling me they can’t wait until today’s post about my personal life … I hope it fulfills …

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As I am sure you were able to tell via my social outlets that my birthday was a few weeks ago.

Yup. Twenty six.

I am proud to say, that I am exactly where I thought I’d be at twenty six … well, not six year old me, six year old me thought I would be a veterinarian with a husband and children … but pre-teen and young adult me, yah … I have finally come into my own.

As birthday celebrations are still in slew, I find myself rushing from lunch, brunch and dinner with friends – you know – playing catch up and gossiping.

Turns out I have a lot more to say than usual.

My girlfriends grilled me about what’s going on in my life, and referenced that I ALWAYS say on this here blog that things are a whirlwind and changing, but I never actually TELL you what is going on, changing or – you know … keep you involved.

It’s a fine line to walk. Exposing myself fully on the inter web. I work in the digital field and clients read my blog, sponsors read my blog, ex lovers and their friends also read my blog … but, as my girlfriends said last week fuck it, it’s my blog.

Without divulging too much now, as my Papa is in the hospital and the rest of the week is dedicated to family time. I will tell you that there will be a change in pace around here. I’m not necessarily going to take a full chapter from my girl Christina (I’ll leave the hilarity and honesty to her), but I will be telling you a bit more about my personal life, in hopes that the insane stories I do have to tell, will make you wince, laugh and maybe – just maybe – snort out loud. Here’s hoping.

NECKLACE: Vintage Pearls
DRESS: F21
BELT: Vintage // Red Patent Leather
SHOES: Prada // Ballerina Bow Flats

 youth // by daughter

Ok guys, you heard it here first … I am making a vow to blog more … and by more, I don’t mean consistently lol. I mean bi-weekly. at least.

Except this week, and maybe next – lol. My friend Brigid (food blogger extraordinaire) yelled at me and insisted that every week she will shoot my photo’s to allow me to have a second post per week. fiiiine. You win B. These will be more casual as it will be what I wear to work. So enjoy that.

No really, I want to bring more to this here blog, mostly because I am now a contributor to StyleList Canada. Take a gander at this amazing site dedicated to pretty much all the things I love, but never blog about on here (because, lets be real, I can hardly keep up with my own outfits).

Other than that, winter is back in Toronto (minus the day these were shot) and all my friends seem to be on a flight to Coachella (I hate you all!!) – so as winter kicks it up one last time here (yah, thanks Mother Nature), you’ll find me curled up on the couch with my handsome man friend.

Until spring at least, I am going back into hibernation. Stay warm beauties.

COAT: Navy Blue Trench // HM
TOP: White Chiffon // Club Monaco
SKIRT: Aztec Mini // TopShop
BOOTS: Black Leather Riders // Browns
BAG: Phillip Lim // 31 Hour Bag

 dark doo wop // mr ms // obsessed with this song, fits nicely into my life.