Learn and Burn

Learn and Burn- The Sheepdogs

September is finally here, which for me means whipping on my nerd glasses and catching the bus to school. Whoa, am I ten years ago?

Then again, my back to school shopping list this year is a whole bunch more stylish than my list circa 2001 (think huge flared jeans, baby tees and a perma-ponytail... yeaaah.) But it's also about a mile longer, and I'm going to have to brush up on my thrift skills to do any damage at all to it. 

These items are at the top of the list, all perfectly slouchy and chic with a little bit of fun to keep it interesting! 

The bright skinnies, grandpa loafers, silk blouses and touches of gold and leopard are completely transitional for any season, and the Moleskine notebooks are necessary for any hard working collegiate. 

Le sigh! Fall is here and I couldn't be happier! 

love

xxx

Letters

Letters- Lemolo

I'm a planner, a list maker, a play by the rules kind of girl. Spontaneous trips to places I've never been just don't happen for me.

But I also thought I didn't like avocados for the first 20 years of my life, and lately I can't get enough (guac and sangria on a Thursday night? Best. Ever.) So, when a friend called up to see if I wanted to go on a road trip this weekend out to the Okanagan... well, why not? 

And wouldn't you know, it was a total blast. Maybe I need to step out of my comfort zones more often! 

Felt Panama Hat- Pendleton via 3 Vets, Taupe Cardigan- J. Crew, Black Cami- FXXI, Cut-off Shorts- American Eagle, Booties- Liz Claiborne via Winners

And I found my hat! 

For the beauties that follow me on Twitter you'll know that I've spent the better part of the last few months on a hunt for a felt panama hat, in the style of Rag & Bone... but at a fraction of the price! I was directed to the camping/outdoor enthusiast store 3 Vets a few weeks ago and finally got a chance to stop in. 

And there it was, this Pendleton piece of perfection. I cannot wait to style it up for Fall!

love

xxx

Terrible Love

Terrible Love- The National

Oh how much I love this little lace dress! 

And since coming to the conclusion that every Fall lace, leopard print and red will be in "in style" I don't think my love will fade any time soon. That reminds me, cost per wear justification calculations, I love you too.

Lace Dress- American Apparel, Grey Suede Heels- Nine West, Black Belt- Vintage, Blush Necklace- FXXI, Pink Clutch- Aldo, Assorted Bracelets

Aaaand this is a view that you just don't get in rural Manitoba...

My lace dress took me to a fancy dress, champagne bubbly birthday party for a friend that was so much better because we were high up in a pretty city watching the sunset and eating tiramisu cake.

Be jealous, very jealous.

love

xxx 

Two Against One

Two Against One- Danger Mouse & Daniele Luppi

Oh, hello you! 

I was thinking of titling this post "Walking in the Sun" as that was the song I was actually listening to. But that's just cruel. Apparently it's summer, and these photos were taken in mid July, but let me assure you that the long skirt and sweater were needed. Oh yes, an umbrella was too. 

Still, walking around my local farmer's market and watching the sun set while sitting on the beach (even if cocoa and blankets are needed) is a bliss that I'm not ready to give up. 

Ecru Sweater- Urban Outfitters, Long Grey Maxi Skirt- Aritzia, Gold Sandals and Turquoise Ring- Aldo, Long Necklace- From the Earth, Short Gold Necklace- FXXI, Watch- Vintage, Wrap Bracelet- Club Monaco

I also feel that a disclosure is needed: one of my favourite people is in town this week and I knew ahead of time that there would be too many girl chats, road trips, mini adventures and laughing for me to be a consistent blogger. I know my strengths, and that is not one of them! So these posts have been written well ahead of time and scheduled, hence the possibly non-relating babble (hopefully we're now in the middle of a full blown heat wave... one can hope?) 

How has your week been?

love

xxx

Santa Baby

Hunter Original Rain Boots, $125
Tractor Sole Booties- Aldo , $140
Michael Kors Gold Watch, $308
Long Nomad Necklace - Madewell, $75
Bleachblack Tangled Branch and Stone Ring, $18
Madewell Honeydew® Intimates Bralette Swiss-Dot , $32
Yves Saint Laurent TOUCHE ÉCLAT, $40
Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb, $90
Kate Spade Thermos, $30
The Canyon Messenger Bag- Madewell, $128
Diana Mini Camera , $120
Stetson® Wool Fedora -..., $78
Kate Spade Bird Pouch, $75
Typography 29: Type Directors Club: Books, $42
Hunter Accessories Rainboot Socks, $40
Faux Fur Trapper - American Eagle Outfitters, $40
UrbanOutfitters.com Lipstick Queen Big Bang Lipgloss, $20
Wreck This Journal: Keri Smith: Books, $7.77

I've almost finished my Christmas shopping this year, thanks to a little prior thought and planning. Of course while finishing said shopping I accumulated quite the little lust list. From industrial looking boots to flowery perfume it's filled with a few oxymorons, some killer books, pretty bling and the most darling thermos I've ever seen (which would brighten any Monday morning!). 

What's on your Christmas list? 

love

xxx