Wearing: Aritzia jacket, Joe Fresh top (c/o), Levi's jeans, J.Crew pumps, Jeweliq + K.Amato necklaces …
Archives for July 2013
At Sunset
After waiting all year for sunny days to come, I've ironically been finding myself shooting in shade now that they're finally here. So much so, in fact, that I'd temporarily forgotten about the magic and beauty that is golden hour. Catching the light at this glorious time of day is always extra special, and, as corny as it sounds, always makes me feel like I've escaped into another realm. This small window of time makes for such lovely photos, and sets the tone for a perfectly peaceful, warm, …
Ready for the Weekend
Wearing: YesStyle top + vest (c/o), Forever 21 shorts (super old), Zara shoes, Proenza Schouler bag (in a smaller, black version here), Mona Mara necklace (c/o boticca), Nixon watch, Jeweliq and ASOS (spike) bracelets, NARS lips in Trans Siberian + nails in Lal Mirchi (from last year's Thakoon collab) …
Checkmate
There's nothing like a perfect day dress to make you stand a little taller: I've been loving French Connection dresses lately (also wore one here) because they fit me right off the rack and seem to make the right parts smaller while highlighting what they should. This checkered one was no exception; I debuted it for brunch with some favourite blogger girls this past weekend and it proved to be the ideal balance between a ladylike frock and a no-fuss, casual piece... while also strategically …
Little Things
I feel like I've had more than a few conversations lately in which the person I'm talking to is majorly stressed. It makes me sad, because while I understand and agree with the importance of work, I do think there ultimately needs to be joy and balance above that. And although I know there's much more to it than that, I've realized the importance of finding some simple things that can be done to perk up your day at a moment's notice. For me, that's a walk in the sun, a coffee and pastry date …