Festival wear.

With Osheaga less than a week away, I'm thinking of some fashionable festival outfits to bring along. I want to cover my bases and come prepared for all weather scenarios- I learned the hard way last year at Lollapalooza that despite enjoying back to back wicked shows, the aftermath of a toasted blackberry and muddy feet are the pits!
As far as I'm concerned, there are some essentials you always need to pack for such an occasion:
- Shorts
- Breezy tank and/or tee
- Lightweight dress
- Hooded jacket
- Wellies
- Accessories (obviously!)

Here's some inspiration:

Can't wait :)

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Date Night.

Last night, Mike and I celebrated our anniversary with dinner and dancing (err, just watching actually) at Babalúu, followed by drinks at Hemingway's. We so rarely hang out in Yorkville- it was awesome to enjoy a night out in one of Toronto's frilliest nooks.

I decided on a Sherri Hill dress and blush Nine West heels for the occasion:

We clean up nice, if I do say so myself :)

Here are some other summer outfits from this past week (definitely on a button-up shirt + denim shorts kick!):

Hope you all had a great weekend :)  xo

Best Coast

Tonight @ The Phoenix! I'm stoked.
Bethany Cosentino pretty much lives out my fantasy-
Singer for a surf pop band? Check.
Designer? Check.
AND she lives in Cali and loves kitties... love it :) Check out her designs at www.urbanoutfitters.com

Summer crush.

I've got one.
On the Alice + Olivia box pleat leather skirt.
I want it in my life, baaad. So many fun ways I could wear it...

What's that? You don't have $400 to blow? Me neither. Let's this give this Urban Outfitters version a shot instead:

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I'm gonna be a supermodel...

Ever wanted to know what it's like to be a model?
I'm fortunate enough to have met an amazing photographer (Maggie Habieda-Nowakowski, holla!) a while back, and a few months ago I got to go a little wild and style a photo shoot starring... me :)
It felt all kinds of weird, at first. Remember that episode of Friends where Chandler can't smile for his and Monica's wedding pictures? That's me... like,  times a million. I turn red, I stutter and lose my ish in a serious way. Paired with my 5 foot-2 and change frame.. needless to say, never much thought of myself as the subject of a photo shoot!  But it's really neat what a make-up artist and good lighting can do... and the whole experience was rad, it was a ton of fun to experiment with different looks and pieces

Thought I'd share some of my fave shots of that day with you:

photo cred: http://www.fotografiaboutique.ca/
make-up/hair: http://www.candacefrenchhair.com/

Who wears short shorts?

If you're anything like me, you've been thoroughly enjoying your summer... maybe a little too much?! Ever since hitting the East Coast early last month, it seems like I've been going out constantly and enjoying a looot of fried goodies and patio beers. Result: Those shorts aren't fitting quite the way I'd like them to :S
If you're feeling a touch body conscious but don't quite want to part ways with those Daisy Dukes, the solution is.... tights! I've been using this trick forever- it's a great way to keep shorts in your rotation, while giving your look a sophisticated edge. You can lighten up the colours for the summer (think- red shorts and sheer tights!), and darken up the palette straight into the winter.
I'll hit the treadmill hard real soon... in say, September ;)

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Hit 'em high, hit 'em low.

One of this season's must-have items is the hi-low skirt. This look can literally work for just about any occasion. Whether you're daring enough to bare some midriff, catching up with a friend over coffee, or you just want to wear something fun to the office- there's a way to wear this look that will work for you! For a more classic look, try a neutral-toned skirt and pair it with a striped top and dainty jewekry. If you're feeling a little more adventurous- go floral, go aztec print, go BOLD.

Here are some fun ideas to try out:

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Tell me I'm your National Anthem.

Lana Del Rey is totally a guilty pleasure of mine. I absolutely love her videos (if only for the fashion and nail art!). I'm loving the late 50s- early 60s throwback- this is kind of a new age JFK and Jackie O love story, with a hint of hip hop flare. Having recently visited Dallas and learned a little more about the  JFK assassination- not gonna lie, I may have shed a tear at the end of this video ;)

Body candy.

Sometimes 7 am is just too early to think of a creative outfit. I'm totally guilty of this- sometimes I'm just too lazy or sleepy to think of anything fun or creative! My solution? ACCESSORIZE. Even jeans and a t-shirt can look stunning when paired with some neck and/or arm candy. Ghetto gold and turquoise are forever favourites of mine...

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Minty fresh.

Obvi, one of this spring and summer's biggest colour trends is MINT. Mint jeggings, mint tops... mint everything! Here are a few ideas for how to rock this look if you're still feeling a little hesitant... Hint: Don't be afraid to try a bold and adventurous look! You'd be surprised how well mint pairs with stripes and animal prints.

All looks found via pinterest.com

Pandora's back!

It's been a minute, but I'm back to share my style likes and loves with you lot! How time flies... hmm, I guess we've got some catching up to do :)

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