One thing I've always enjoyed in getting dressed is the creativity that it can allow. I've long loved the process of making more out of my pieces by trying to style them different, slightly unconventional ways; this can obviously make for a hit or (more often) a miss, but sometimes an unexpected surprise happens. This 'dress' that I'm wearing was created with a little proportion play by layering a not-quite-long-enough blouse over a pencil skirt, and the result is something that I'm planning on …
Archives for June 2015
Summer Uniform
Easy dress, denim vest. If there ever was a formula for effortless summer dressing, I'm pretty sure this would be it. Lately, I've been getting rid of most of the more form-fitting frocks in my closet and keeping everything with more give. Aside from being more comfortable, I like that a looser, more relaxed piece can easily be dressed up or down to suit a variety of occasions. This one, for instance, would be just as great for a wedding (when paired with the right accessories) as it would be …
Skincare Love: The Face Mask
With each passing year, I've been learning to be increasingly diligent with my skin. I feel like it's a luxury to be able to take care of it at all, so I do my part to keep it as healthy as I can. In addition to being consistent with my daily routine, it's also become a practice to do something more intensive once a week. One of my favourite ways to do this is with a face mask: an inexpensive alternative to going to the spa, it's a wonderful way to unwind, relax, and refresh. THEFACESHOP first …
Fields of Sunshine
In addition to the fact that it gives me an excuse to indulge in junk food and binge on podcasts, one of my favourite things about long road trips is getting to see how the highway scenery changes from city to city. We recently drove down to Portland, and as we were getting into Oregon began to notice fields upon fields of these lovely, fragrant yellow flowers. We made a mental note to photograph them on the way back home, and a few days later we were definitely trespassing onto numerous private …
Golden Hour
Lately, more than ever, I feel like there have been engagements announced left, right, and centre. As a frequent wedding attendee, it's been easy to justify the desire to buy more dresses. But since I'm still working on paring down my closet (and on keeping it pared down), I've been extra picky with what I aquire... and having lots of weddings to attend doesn't warrant an exception to the rule. This Club Monaco dress from their summer collection met all the requirements for a spot in the …