I've always been taught that skincare is much more important than make up. That being said, this year I've made an effort to take better care of my skin and continually ease up on the amount of makeup I wear. Summer is an optimal time to put that into further motion, since I'm sure the last thing anyone wants to think about in hot temps are the cosmetics melting off their face! Here are the tried and true, key products I've been using all summer long to keep things simply, easy, and …
Archives for July 2014
Heat Wave
We've had a bit of a heatwave in Vancouver over the past couple of weeks. And since us West-coasters are essentially useless when it comes to any sort of weather "extremity", there's been a lot of devising on ways to keep cool. One such solution has been to wear a lot of light coloured, loose pieces. Baggy clothing can be a hard to pull off well for those of us who aren't model-thin, but defining the waist is one amazing trick that really does let you get away with all kinds of things. These …
Off to the Races
Next weekend, I'll be spending a day at the races at Vancouver's Deighton Cup. Naturally, deciding what to wear for the event has been half the fun! I'd initially planned to sport a classic dress for the occasion but, upon coming across this black jumpsuit at LOFT Park Royal, those desires immediately left my mind. Paired with pops of red (of course) and the most beautiful, pearl adorned white fascinator by a local designer, this sleek number is lovely canvas to create a classic look with a …
Swing, Swing
Wedding season is well on its way, and as a guest in a sea of similar cocktail dresses I feel like it's always fun to use the opportunity to try something a little bit unusual sartorially. When shopping for wedding guest attire, I tend to find myself veering towards dressier rompers, or frocks that stand out without showing a lot of skin or being too attention grabbing. This vaguely Victorian-inspired Free People dress is just that, with its high neck and a silhouette that's just different …
Simple Summer
Hello! Apologies that things have been a little quieter around here lately... I suppose that's a sign of a good, full summer. The past few months have been wonderful and purposeful - lots of good conversation over coffee dates, working with a close girlfriend, Erin, and spending a lot of my downtime reading. I've also recently taken up tennis (after a spontaneous pick up game - can I call it that?), being 'coached' by a friend and having so much fun with it! To keep things simple and easy on the …