outfit post: pink and red

As you might have guessed from the title of this post...I decided to do a Valentine's Day inspired outfit.  Cheesy?  Yes.  Do I care?  Nope.

The thing is...no matter what you think about Valentine's Day, it always results in sales on chocolates.  And that counts for a huge win in my book.

Anyway, I chose to go with maroon tights, a pink lace shift dress, and a navy blazer to help give the outfit some structure.  I love a good shift dress, but sometimes your shape can get a bit lost in it.  Since it's also Winter here....that's another good reason to add layers!

blazer: gap // shift dress: plenty // tights: h&m // shoes: charlotte russe

Also, I've fallen in love with Revlon's Black Cherry lipstick.  It's a lovely dark, vampy red that I think is perfect for Winter!

p.s. ♥ kelsey

outfit post: cat tights

An important step you must complete on your way to becoming a crazy cat lady is purchasing a pair of cat tights.  I can now check that off my to-do list!

I have absolutely no shame, and am so so in love with these.  I first wore them in Edmonton when I was out visiting Clara, and to say she was a bit horrified would be an understatement. Ha!  She's not really a cat person, and I got quite a bit of enjoyment over her revulsion.

(She does like kittens though....so all hope is not lost yet).

Anyway, moving on....This dress is the newest in my quite large collection of lace dresses.  It's mint lace, has a sweetheart neckline, short sleeves, and the length actually hits my knees instead of mid-thigh like every other dress out there.  I can't wait for the weather to warm up so that I can wear it without tights!

I got it on a wicked sale at urban outfitters, so it was dirt cheap.  Man, do I love sales!

dress: urban outfitters // cardigan: front and co (consignment) // tights: ebay // shoes: charlotte russe

These photos were taken in Edmonton by Clara (thank you again!), as you maybe guessed by all the snow!  Did I mention that it was a balmy 12 degrees and beautifully sunny in Abbotsford today?  (For those of you who live in California/southern U.S.,/southern hemisphere this is something to brag about!)

I hope you all are having a lovely weekend!

p.s. ♥ kelsey

outfit post: bows and a backpack

I've decided that when I grow up I must live within reasonable driving distance of the beach.  Preferably walking distance if I get my way.  I don't know what it is, but I just always feel better when I'm beside a gigantic body of water, and I miss it dearly whenever I'm away from it for too long.

This lovely lake is located in Kelowna, and had such pretty mountains surrounding it.  Let's just say that between the lake and all the pretty orchards and wineries...I'm kind of convinced that I could move to the Okanagan.  Just sayin'.

Now, onto why we're really here!!  This outfit is basically a collage of all my favorite things.  Lace, a backpack, bows, a dress, and a pair of oxfords.  I'm really not ready to let Summer go quite yet.  As much as I do love fall, and all the coziness it brings, I really love the whole "no coat" thing.

dress: Charlotte Russe // lace vest: the garage // backpack: claire's // shoes: shine

Oh yeah, and if you love me....please pretend like you didn't notice my disgustingly white feet.  No, I'm not wearing socks.  Yes, that's the kind of weirdo tan you get when you're a farmer.

Also, if you think you see a faint boot tan, glove tan, or farmer tan....please don't mention it.

p.s.  ♥ kelsey

outfit post : green floral print shorts

This outfit post also comes from Korea, and as you can see by my familiar hat from my last Korea outfit post, it's become a favourite accessory!

hat : korea  /  cardigan : korea  /  black tank top : h&m  /  green floral print shorts : gap (got these adorable shorts on sale last year for $5!! so awesome!)  /  vintage camera bag : thrifted  /  shades : garage  /  sandals : thrifted

p.s.  ♥ clara

outfit post: introducing jorica

Now if you've been reading our blog for a while, you've probably seen my lovely friend Jorica before!  She was my main adventure-seeking partner while I lived in Van, and I miss her to pieces!

We met in 5 years ago while we were both first years at UBC, and quickly bonded over our love of books and our mutual dislike of physics labs.  Since then, we get together to craft, try new restaurants, explore Vancouver, or simply talk and talk and talk.  

Jorica is so sweet and encouraging, and I would be so lost without her.   

While we were visiting the quaint little town of Steveston a couple of weeks ago, I asked Jorica if I could do some portraits of her, and she said yes!  I'm not sure why I never did this before...silly me.  She's gorgeous, and has such cute style!

dress: urban outfitters // lace shirt: express // jacket: fairweather // necklace: a gift from me (from a craft fair) // boots: h&m // wrap bracelet: handmade by jorica herself!

Now that was an epic post!  I just had too many favorites, I couldn't leave any out!

p.s.  ♥ kelsey

outfit post: bye bye birdie

It's that time of year again.  When the birds start to sing, and the cherry blossom come out in full bloom.

At least it on the coast, sorry Clara!

A friend of mine living in the Okanagan said she was confused by the weather, because in this photo it looks like spring, yet she is still ankle deep in snow.

I told her, well this was after it rained, while it was sunny, and before it snowed that day.

The West Coast can be weird sometimes.

This is one of my favourite spring outfits!  The birds printed onto the lace are absolutely beautiful, and all the colours in it make it easy to match with things!

I can't wait until we have more consistent sunny weather, but right now I will take what I can get!

Also props to Kelsey for all these gorgeous photos!

p.s.  ♥ jordyn