Somebody That I Used To Know

Somebody That I Used To Know- Gotye (how gooood is this song?!)

So it's finally here, the end of my early twenties. 

Gah! 

My poor Hundred list- I'm definitely leaving it all to crunch time! Looks like I'll be taking 2015 off and just globe trotting the entire time. Aww shucks, sounds rough, right? 

And even though I wore this outfit a full week before my birthday I felt that the sparkle and slight "dance costume" feel of it was appropriate for my birthday post! Unless you really don't give a hoot, your birthday is one of the few times you can get away with wearing sequins before 10 am...

ah, who am I kidding? Sequins are too much fun to be left only for after brunch. Introduce them to your croissants tomorrow! 

Navy Wool Cardigan- Gap, Black Lace Blouse- Wilfred (similar), Sequin Shorts- Borrowed from Cee (similar), Mauve Tights- Marks & Spencer, Grey Suede Heels- Nine West (similar)

I'm still on the fence about the mixing of textures in this outfit- sequin shorts, lace top, wool sweater. When the idea popped in my head it was immediate love, however, looking at the photos I think the lace and sequins are too similarly busy, hmm... back to the drawing board I guess!

I'm an avid believer in the Live and Learn motto, naturally! 

love & birthday kisses

xxx

Good Life

Good Life- OneRepublic

Last weekend Cee of Coco and Vera hosted a lovely little birthday and swap party, how perfect is that? 

A group of my favourite Vancouver bloggers came and we caught up, ate cake (home made by Cee's wonderful husband!) and picked out some new goodies to style. 

Plus she handed out little tiaras that were just so much fun!

The September birthday babies, Jen, me and Cee!

Poses in the park!

L-R Alicia, Lynn, Cee, Alex, Jen, me, Veronika, Cara

Outfit: Red Sweater (similar) and Gold Necklace- Joe Fresh, Floral Skirt (similar) and Bracelets- Le Chateau, Oxford Heels- Mellow Yellow (France), Belt- Vintage

Camel heels galore!

Photo credits to the patient husbands Ian and David

And I just want to say a big thank you for bearing with my absence these past few weeks! I still haven't worked out this new routine and homework is just piling up, then when you're the hugest klutz in the world and spill water on your beloved laptop you end up losing your day-off to wringing your fingers at the Genius Bar.

But I promise that I will be replying and checking in with all your lovely blogs soon, it's breaking my heart that it's been so long already! 

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 

Photo Crushes Pt. 2

So it hasn't been the best of weeks in terms of photo shoots and outfit shots. I tried. I really did! But photos got deleted, cameras dies, computers stopped working and outfits became less than inspiring! So instead, I raided my overflowing inspiration folder to share some of my current obsessions with you guys. And hopefully the stars will align for some outfit photos tomorrow!

In other news, I have the best friends and family ever. I turned 24 today, for some reason a very scary number for me (which yes, I know is ridiculous) and for multiple reasons I was anticipating a very lonely and tiring day. Even though most of my family and friends were not in the same town as me they showered me with phone calls, notes, flowers and love. Thanks guys! I love you all very much! 

And in other exciting news, here's a present to you guys! CSN Stores are giving away a $35 e-gift certificate to one of my readers! Have you entered yet? You should! Seriously, who doesn't like free money??

love

xxx

The Dog Days Are Over

The Dog Days Are Over- Florence and the Machine

This past week I was house sitting for my parents; keeping the vandals away (racoons), feeding the cats and raiding my mum's vintage collection. Not too shabby. She didn't keep a ton, which is such a shame as she had some amazing things and is my exact size. Geesh. I did find this fuzzy mohair pencil skirt and the brocade scarf though and together they made a very cozy-glam look. Perfect for the beginning of fall.

Shirt: Jacob

Skirt and Scarf: Vintage

Belt: Gap

Shoes and Tights: Aldo

Gold Leaf Bracelet: Archive Vintage Etsy Shop 

Necklace: Marc Jacobs

Tonight is a fancy dress party for some upcoming birthday's of my friends (mine too!) so I get to get my fancy on and eat cake. An awesome Saturday night! 

I hope yours is just as awesome! 

love

xxx

Cameras

 Cameras- Matt and Kim

Well. Hello Fall! 

The days are shorter and the air is crisper, perfect for layers and many, many scarves. Like this perfect leopard print one! It's thin but huge and makes even the most boring of outfits from looking dull (case in point, above). It also went perfectly with my poppy red purse, an early birthday present from my wonderful sister! 

 Cardigan: Smart Set

Cami: Forever 21

Shorts: Le Chateau

Leopard Print Scarf and Turquoise Ring: Aldo

Belt: Vintage

Coach Purse: Gift from Sister!

Shoes: Franco Sarto

When I got around to transferring these onto my computer I noticed a photo that I had just downloaded into my inspiration file. Apparently my sub-conscience is easy to penetrate as my outfit today is suspiciously similar to the colour scheme below (I actually really wanted to wear an army jacket as well, but I'm having the hardest time finding a nice one in my price range!). Now. I just need to grab my gun and wellies and I'll be good to go. 

Kidding!! (about the gun. not the boots)

love

xxx