You Are a Tourist

You Are a Tourist- Death Cab for Cutie

It's always strange returning to the place you grew up. I felt like a tourist in my hometown, and it was only then that I realized how different I am now from the girl who left. Not different in the sense of who I am deep down- don't worry guys, I'll always be a book worm, design obsessed goofball- but more sure of who I am and with a much less bruised heart. (yay!)

And it really was a lovely week back, filled with so many people (and animals!) that I love, river rafting, hiking, dinners, and hanging out on the town's new pedestrian area (aww it was such a BIG deal for the little town).

White Tank- H&M, Grey Jersey Skirt- Aritzia, Straw Clutch- Vintage, Woven Belt- Aldo, Silver Flats- Joe Fresh, Wrap Bracelet- Club Monaco

And one of my favourite times was just relaxing at my parent's acreage, in the comfiest outfit ever (LOVE this jersey skirt!), feeling very much like I know who I am and where I'm going. 

Cheers to mistakes, second chances, amazing friends and fresh starts. 

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

Helena Beat

Helena Beat- Foster the People

This was what I wore last Saturday evening, simple and breezy- one of those outfits that just kind of fell together and made me feel a little silly for not thinking of it earlier! 

The glasses were an inspiration from the library card I had just gotten that morning (Yay!!), when I got back to the apartment with an over flowing arm full of books I felt quite the nerd. Which, is pretty true to form so I celebrated with these beauties and some sangria. Ole! 

Lace Blouse- Wilfred via Aritzia, Beige Wool Skirt- Banana Republic, Nude Heels- Aldo, Purple Bow Clutch- Le Chateau, Wrap Bracelet- Club Monaco, Key Necklace- Gift from A.Co 

In other exciting news one of my besties is coming out here tomorrow and I couldn't be more excited! We're going to be total tourists in the city and keeping out fingers tightly crossed for some sunny weather! 

What are your weekend plans lovelies?

love

xxx

Suitcase

Suitcase- Joe Purdy

 I wanted to wear a simple and comfy outfit for a day of clothes swapping, with some of my favourite Vancouver bloggers, and decided on my softest tee paired with my softest pants. Softness is what weekends are for, right? 

Not feeling happy being too comfy though, I just kept piling on the accessories. A bracelet here, ring there...suddenly every appendage was fancied up! Apparently, accessories are the key to happiness. 

Green Tee and Black Espadrille Wedges- Gap, Beige Carrot Pants- Aritzia, Brown Belt and Grandfather Watch- Vintage, Wrap Bracelet- Club Monaco, Turquoise Ring- Aldo, Gold Bead Necklace- Target

I'll put up a post soon about the clothes swap, but needless to say it was such a lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon (which ended up going into evening... so much to talk about and share!). 

love

xxx

Photo credit goes to the ever patient Veronika of Girl and Closet! 

Wrecking Ball

Wrecking Ball- Mother Mother

Geeze Louise.

Hah, sorry but it had to be said! I know I'm being all kinds of flaky but I will redeem myself and in the mean time you guys are given free reign to say "Geeze Louise" as much as you'd like (try it, people seem to loooove saying it to me). But in a week I'll be settled, starting a new job and about 2100 kms further West! I'll also be alone in a new city, so you better believe that I'll be blogging up a storm! :) 

Camel Wool Blazer: Aritzia, Grey Tee and Purple Belt: American Apparel, Skinny Jeans: Winners, Brown Equestrian Boots: Aldo, Silver Leaf Necklace: Gift

Aaand this is me... going delusional with packing! 

I literally open up my cupboards now and stare. Then I figure out what I actually need to take with me, how I'm going to pack it... and fully forget the reason I went into the cupboard in the first place. Rrrr. 

But really, I'm so excited and things have been falling into place quite easily (please say that didn't jinx it!!) so I'm sure that this is the right thing to do. And I promise that I will be back in full blogging force by February, so you haven't shaken me yet ;)

love

xxx