Happy Hues

{photos by Alicia}
Just a simple, casual and comfortable look for an afternoon of meetings and errands. I can't wait to live in some variation of this look all summer long. Hope you're having a great week!


Wearing: YesStyle blouse, Topshop shorts (similar in a lovely blue colour!), H&M clutch (old), Tory Burch flats (on sale here), random cardigan from Hong Kong, OPI Paint my Moji-toes Red

Tuesday Treats

{a new blouse with a striking neon collar - an accessory in itself!}
Last weekend was just wonderful - the sun shone brightly, the weather was warm, and an outdoorsy out-of-town visitor ensured that ample time was spent enjoying every minute of it. Between hiking, kayaking, an outdoor dinner and two barbeques, there wasn't a whole lot of time for anything else. It really feels like summer has arrived, and I'm ecstatic (I'm sure you feel the same way!). Here are a few additional things that made the arrival of warm weather that much sweeter.

{the best mid-day treat on a warm day}

{new-found beauty products for summer: The 7 Virtues perfumes (have been using them daily!), which are so fresh and light (check out the great story behind the brand here), Chanel Black Satin and summer appropriate, lightweight Joe Fresh make up}

{an impromptu first barbeque of the year with good food, good wine and better company}

{goodies from multi-talented blogger friends: cards by LOVE+MARK'D, bracelet by MONIKALOVE and necklace by O MY HEART!}

Happy Tuesday!

disclaimer: products in photos 1, 3 & 5 were gifted or received as samples to try, but rest assured that I only post about things that I truly like!

Silhouette

One of my favourite, most worn combinations is a fitted top with a high-waist, A-line skirt. In fact, if you've been reading this blog for a while, chances are that you have seen this combination more times than you can remember. I can't help it: the proportions of the silhouette instantly make me feel feminine and it is by far most flattering shape on my body type. Plus, paired with a light jacket, the look is easily transitioned into appropriate attire for a cool spring evening.
What's your go-to silhouette?


Wearing: YesStyle skirt and jacket (c/o), H&M chambray, Zara shoes, House of Harlow sunnies, bfrend & ASOS bracelets, MICHAEL Michael Kors bag

Style-Off!

Recently, I was presented with a fun opportunity to participate in a Style-Off, hosted by the lovely Nelia at StyleBlog.ca. The two of us, along with the beautiful Elizbeth of Chic Heroin, were assigned the task of styling a Gap t-shirt maxi dress. There are so many ways to wear it, but my personal mission was to make this dress as figure flattering as possible. A waist-cinching belt was a no brainer, and I was thisclose to leaving the rest of the piece as it was. A last minute twisted knot (secured with safety pins, of course!) made the dress more flattering on my 5'3 frame and created a silhouette that felt much more "me".



I would love it if you went over to the voting page to vote for your favourite look (which is hopefully mine, but I'll understand if it's not ;))!
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Wearing: Gap t-shirt dress (c/o), MINKPINK cardigan (super old), vintage belt, Coach bag, O My Heart! necklace (c/o), BCBGMAXAZRIA cuff, Pour La Victoire wedges (c/o The Bay), BOARDOFTRADECO hat

image credit (photo 1): StyleBlog.ca