Leisure Lace...

Hi everyone! How were your weekends? Mine was pretty action-packed, including dinner with friends, drinks, and lots of running around... Fun! Yesterday was a little more relaxed though, which you can probably tell from my outfit. We took a nice walk through the park with a couple of friends from out of town, stopped by the petting zoo to check out all the cute animals (hello, baby goats!), and had some seriously delicious ice cream before calling it a day... What about you? Fill me in, lovelies! xx

Outfit details: top- Zara; lace cardi- H&M; jeans- Gap; flats- Guess (from Winners); bag- H&M; necklace- H&M; bracelets- H&M, vintage & the Bay

Navajo Stripes...

I don't know what it is lately, but I'm really into mixing prints. Especially if they clash. What's my deal, you ask? Well my friends, I wish I could tell you... Maybe it's the unexpected way the eye reacts to prints that don't "match" by conventional standards. Maybe it's the strange looks these combos garner. Or maybe I'm just a weirdo. Who knows, maybe it's all three...

Happy weekending, lovelies! xx

Outfit details: dress- H&M; belt- Zara; flats- Halston; bag- Winners; sunglasses- H&M; necklaces- Pyrrha & Moon Raven Designs; bracelets- H&M, vintage & the Bay; ring- YSL

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!)

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

Colour Coated...

Why hello there! How are all my lovelies doing today? I'm at the point of my cold where my nose is all raw and peely, so I'm pretty much a sight for sore eyes... Luckily it doesn't show in these pics from yesterday though (thank you, coverup!), so you guys will be spared the gory details. *Phewf*

I've worn all these pieces on AIF before, but never together like this... It was one of those outfits that you put together and then hum and haw over trying to figure out if you like it or not. In the end I still wasn't sure, but I figured I would just go with it anyway... Hey, why not?

The clutch was a newly thrifted purchase, complete with adorable old-lady lining and partitions specifically labeled for "documents," "travellers cheques," and of course, one's "passport." How cute is that? Now if only there was a fabulous vacation in my near future, I would be all set...

Outfit details: sweater- H&M; skirt- Zara; blazer- H&M; necklace- gifted; clutch- vintage; ring & bracelets- H&M

Casual Comforts...

Why hello there! How is everyone today? I've been running around trying to get my massive to-do list under control before moving back home for the summer... Can you say stress ball? Well, that's me!

These photos were taken a couple of weeks ago after going to a weekend Farmer's Market with Mr. AIF. I'm not sure why I didn't post them sooner- I guess I figured I had better photos to get through first? Who knows!

Anyway, I'm basically wearing all my comfy closet staples in this post... My Zara skirt is super comfy thanks to its, *ahem,* forgiving elastic waistband, my Halston flats make walking around a non-issue, and my faux-leather Forever 21 vest seems to be my little weekend warrior as of late- I've worn it more often than I care to admit!

What are your wardrobe staples? Spill!

Outfit details: tank- American Apparel; vest- Forever 21; Skirt and belt- Zara; flats- Halston; bag- H&M; necklace- Frug

Wardrobe Wednesday...

Hello lovelies! How is everyone on this lovely (Wardrobe) Wednesday afternoon?

So I bought this cute little clutch from Zara a few days ago and just couldn't wait to show you guys... Isn't it cute?! I've wanted one of those jumbo American Apparel clutches for months now, but couldn't seem to justify spending about $80 on it (yes, that's how much they cost here in Canada!). Sob story aside, I figured this cute little clutch would fill the void AA has left in my heart... *tear*

Now I don't wanna give too much away, but I decided to put my own twist on the quintessential "What's in My Bag" post in video form for you guys... I hope you like it! Or at least, you know, tolerate watching it for the next 3 minutes... Fingers crossed! xx

Awesome freeze-frame shot, huh?

Track Star...

Happy Monday, lovelies! I hope everyone had a nice, relaxing weekend... I know I did!

We decided to go get Eastery cupcakes on Saturday morning, and along the way we noticed this cute little train off the side of the road.... Since our trusty camera was in tow, we figured it would be the perfect place for some outfit pics!

The skirt and top are new purchases that I bought while shopping with Shy and Jenna last week, and believe it or not, this is the first polka dot skirt I've ever owned! I've always wanted one (hello, ultimate basic!), but for whatever reason had never found one I liked before... Thanks Zara! And if you'll kindly direct your eyes to the abalone pendant hanging from my neck, you'll notice my absolutely FAVOURITE new thing!! I've wanted this House of Harlow necklace for, oh I don't know, forever, but finally broke down and got one off Shop Bop a little while ago... A-mazing! It arrived on the last day of classes, which was pretty much the greatest treat ever... My UPS karma has been restored!

Any new purchases you guys wanna tell me about? Let's talk "shop"! xx

Outfit details: top- H&M; skirt- Zara; belt- vintage; turban- American Apparel; booties- Forever 21; necklace- House of Harlow

florals and faux fur...

Hello lovelies! I feel like it's been FOREVER since I've done a regular post... I've just been so wrapped up with Western Canada Fashion Week that I haven't been able to focus on much else, you know?

I apologize (especially to my non-Canadian readers!) for saturating AIF with catwalk coverage, but I was just so excited to go to my first ever fashion week, and as an official blogger no less! It's been one of the most amazing experiences of my life, and I've been fortunate enough to meet so many inspiring people in the span of a week... let's just say that my dream of working in fashion has been reaffirmed in a big way!

Thank you all for your patience and support, and I look forward to returning to my regular posting schedule. Look for more outfit posts, videos and giveaways to come... and speaking of which, I'll be hosting my first ever product giveaway tomorrow! Stayed tuned, lovelies! xx

Outfit details: dress- Forever 21; vest- Zara; belt and bracelets- H&M; boots- Forever 21; necklace- Moon Raven Designs; ring- YSL