Joanne turns 23 today (if you're not familiar with who she is, see here and here)! Please join me in wishing her a wonderful and blessed year and also please help me drill into her head that she is NOT getting old!!Photos were taken before going to dinner to celebrate. Vancouverites, we went to Bishop's: highly recommended! Impeccable service, wonderful atmosphere and great food. Best scallops I've ever had!P.S. Aren't her shoes fabulous?!Joanne is wearing: Jacob silk dress, necklace from The …
Archives for August 2010
Architectural Daintiness
This blouse was found on a Sunday afternoon alone strolling down the streets of South Main in Vancouver, one of my favourite shopping destinations. There were several left, they were marked down to over 80% off and to be honest on the hanger didn't look that great. It must have gotten neglected for that reason and I am glad it did, because when I took the chance and tried it on I was immediately impressed by the wonderful detailing that gave it structure and femininity at once-- two traits that …
Shop For A Cause
We've all heard of causes where "a portion" of proceeds goes towards a group of people in need. And while there are definitely good things that come from that, I for one am uncertain of how much of it actually comes from the heart to reach out and how much of it is a marketing ploy for the company that partakes in it. And how much of it really goes to those who really need it?Enter Patch!I heard about this humble but genuine cause from a friend of my boyfriend's and was struck by how great of an …
Grey Canvas Part 2
Here's the second installment of the series featuring the grey Wilfred skirt! Thanks for your input in the last post; it was awesome to read about what items you find yourself pairing things with over and over again. Please keep the replies coming!So, here are the next two...Meeting the ParentsAlthough I've not had a new "meet the parents" experience in a while (not that I have a whole lot of those under my belt, haha), this outfit was put together with that in mind. It might sound kind of silly …
Weekend Highlights
A beautiful new (to me) dress that is longing for an occasion in which to be worn......amazing shoes picked out and gifted by my boyfriend who happens to have impeccable taste......a little project for rest and relaxation......and after two years of dating, he still brings me flowers for absolutely no reason :)Hope you had a wonderful weekend! …