Meet Me at Sunset...

Stripes, red and white polka dots, leopard print... Those all go together, right?

Outfit details: tee- Garage; blazer- H&M; jeans- Gap; shoes- Tahari; bag- Forever 21; scarf (worn as turban)- vintage; necklace- House of Harlow; bracelets- H&M, vintage & the Bay, ring- the Bay

Cruise Collection...

Hi!!! How was everyone's weekends? I had an amazing time in Vancouver complete with a little shopping, some in-your-face hockey mania (you have no idea!), and a delightful trip to Solly's Bagels, as per our tradition... What did you guys get up to?

OK, now that we're all caught up, can we please take a moment here to talk about these shorts? I bought them impulsively at Winners last week (only $16.99!), yet so far it has been quite the love affair. The print seems very cruise ship lady (CSL) to me, which is what initially drew me to them, and I'm totally smitten with the fit, which basically means they're not too short/scandalous. A win-win, if you will...

I tried to tone them down here with the black tights and jacket (not to mention it was chilly that day!), but the bright vintage top and orange quilted bag are somewhat akin to their CSL roots... What do you guys think? Are they cute or over the top? Give it to me straight, friends; I can take it... ;)

Outfit details: top- vintage; shorts- Winners; jacket- Sirens; heels & necklace- Forever 21; bag- Winners; bracelets- H&M, vintage & the Bay; rings- YSL & the Bay

Print Mixer...

Hi loves! I'm writing this post at warp speed before heading to Vancouver for the weekend... I'm not even packed or dressed yet, and I have an 11am date with the ferry (it's 9:30!), so needless to say I'm in a bit of a hurry. Anyway, I'll leave you with some pics taken last week on a lazy, frozen yogurt-filled afternoon... Enjoy your weekends!!! xx

Outfit details: top- Decade; skirt- Zara; belt- H&M; booties- Forever 21; leather clutch- vintage; bracelets- vintage & H&M; necklace- Purple Gloom (coming soon!)

Artiste-ic Photography...

Hello lovelies! I hope everyone is having a nice, productive Thursday afternoon... I myself am trying to make my way through an ever-expanding to do list, so here's hoping I have something to show for myself by the end of the day!

Anyway, my lovely and talented friend Adria shot these pics for me last weekend, giving Mr. AIF a nice little break from photo-duty. We decided to use this lovely old heritage home as a backdrop (thankfully no one minded!), and had a lot of fun goofing around... What can I say, girls will be girls!

I bought this dress several months ago, but had only worn it once before to a blogger meet-up in Edmonton. I love the print and the crazy colours, which seem more subdued in the photos than they actually are, and the detail around the neckline makes my heart pitter-patter... Hey, it's the simple things in life, right?

Outfit details: dress- Forever 21; snakeskin belt- vintage; clutch- Zara; flats- Halston; necklace- Purple Gloom; bracelets- vintage, H&M, the Bay; ring- YSL

Photos: Island Artiste Photography

Tribal Dance...

Hello lovelies! How is everyone on this fine Saturday evening? Here's a look at what I wore today to run errands and grab a Starbucks with Mr. AIF... One of my besties gave me this rad Forever 21 blazer last night because, if you can believe it, she wasn't quite feeling it anymore! Needless to say her loss is my gain, because I'm absolutely IN LOVE WITH IT!!! I can't wait to mix and match this little lovely with all my other clothes, making as many awesome combos as I can. Oh, the possibilities...

What do you guys think of my red shorts? I bought them before leaving for Victoria but had yet to wear them... Go figure. I'm really feeling the colour and length (I don't wear short shorts!), and I love the material, even though linen wrinkles all too easily... You know what else? I just realized that we're nearing the end of the month, which means my "Was it in the Bag" contest is coming to an end. To be honest, I kinda forgot about it for a while there, but we might as well end it with a bang, right? The prize has been picked, and now all you have to do is tell me if the shorts were in one of those bags from way back when... A bonus entry will be given to those who guess correctly whether or not my Forever 21 blouse from the previous post was in one of the bags as well... Choose wisely, grasshoppers.

Outfit details: blazer, tank, shorts & shoes- Forever 21; bag- vintage; necklaces- Moon Raven Designs & Purple Gloom (my soon to be Etsy shop!); bracelets- vintage & H&M

Le Geek C'est Chic...

Outfit details: blouse- Forever 21; stirrup pants- Gap; bag, shoes & necklaces- Forever 21; glasses- Claire's; bracelets- vintage & H&M; ring- YSL

Prep School (Bloggers Do It Better)

Hi everyone! This is my submission for the Bloggers Do It Better "Prep School" challenge... What do you guys think? I had a hard time putting this look together (it required a tie/bow tie, and a vest/blazer) because it's so out of my comfort zone... I haven't worn a tie since grade 10! Good thing for Mr. AIF and his substantial tie collection, huh?

Outfit details: shirt- Forever 21; blazer- Tahari; tie- Zegna (Mr. AIF's!); skirt- Forever 21; clutch- vintage; shoes- Aldo; brooch- thrifted

Sunday School...

Hi all! I hope everyone is well and enjoying a nice, lazy Sunday...

What do you guys think of this outfit? I bought the dress at Zara last fall (remember?) and hadn't worn it since, but Victoria's gloomy weather inspired me to put it back into rotation... After throwing on the hat, belt, bag and shoes, it took on a vintage, "Sunday school" kind of vibe, but I decided to go with it anyway... Not exactly a look I strive towards, but one I'm willing to play with every once in a while. Hey, if it was good enough for Laura Ingalls, it's good enough for me...

Outfit details: dress- Zara; belt- vintage; hat & shoes- Forever 21; bag- vintage Jeanne Lottie

Wardrobe Wednesday...

Hi my loves! I hope everyone is well and enjoying the middle of the week... I myself am nursing a gross, icky cold, but not to worry, I'm trudging through!

So what do you think of my new Forever 21 gladiator sandals? Aren't they cute?! When I saw them I just couldn't resist- I have a surprising track record of comfy shoes from F21, and my black booties that have appeared on AIF ad nauseum are pretty much the only heels I can actually walk in, so I figured why not... Pluuuuus they were under $30, so the price was definitely right!

What are your shoe-staples? I wanna know! xx

The Garden Party...

Hi everyone! So after about a week of being on the road and living out of a suitcase, I'm finally home and settling in as best as I can... Finally. It's been a long, tiring trip, but so worth it to be able to stop and see so many family members along the way.

We snapped these photos while visiting with Mr. AIF's family and friends in Vancouver... His mom took us to the incredibly beautiful VanDusen Gardens, a 55 acre slice of botanical heaven. I sorta feel like I've got a mad hatter vibe going on here, like I'm about to run off to a delightful little garden tea party or something... Are you getting that at all or is it just me? Hmmm...

Anyway, I bought this dress a little while ago at Forever 21, but wasn't feeling the floral print that day, so I tried to "toughen it up" by pairing it with black accessories... much better. Do you think this dress was in one of the bags that day? I still have to figure out the prize for the person who guesses correctly the most this month, but I'm thinking some kind of jewelry... alright ;)

Outfit details: dress- Forever 21; faux leather jacket- Sirens; fringe bag- H&M; flats- Halston; hat- Forever 21; necklace- House of Harlow