Indian Summer

skirt, Zara - shirt, Free People - boots, B2 - bag, Luella 

This may be super surprising to hear but almost that entire outfit is property of my mothers… I just styled it myself! I fell in love with this bag the moment I found it at the back of my moms closet, the back!!! The scalloped detailing is so pretty!

Cool story about the boots: they used to be around 6 inches taller. I bought them about 5 years ago and wore them out a bunch but I decided I wanted a pair of booties now instead! I am happy with my little DIY..

I am sorry for the absence of posts, I will be getting back to all of your sweet comments asap!  

-M

Probably Enough with the Neon

dress, Target - necklace, H&M - shoes & bag, Aldo - blazer, Topshop

K so this is a silly collection of photos. I knew I would want to blog about the outfit but we had a busy day planned so I put off taking the pictures. Stupidly these were taken when I was sweaty, gross and yucky feeling after a plate of poutine big enough to feed a small family. 

As you can see I am also playing peekaboo with my shoes, which was silly cause they are my favourite part of the outfit. They were 15$ and originally 50$ from Aldo.. sweet deals! 

Also, if you live in Toronto. ENTER THIS CONTEST PLEEEEASE: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=390655977654100&set=a.390655964320768.100237.173899159329784&type=3&theater 

Thanks bye!

-M

Transitions

skirt, Factory Outlet - top, Express

For my special night out I swapped my flowy white blouse for a light pink strapless top. Another one of those pieces I haven't had a chance to wear since buying it, but it was so pretty I couldn't give it up. 

I am aware that these pictures are on the artsy side so you can't really see this pretty top.. 

Well, sometimes that happens when you are trying to be cool and stuff… 

Cool forever, yours truly, 

-M

Following the Trend

skirt and shirt, random factory outlet - bra, The Gap - blazer, Topshop - shoes, Barnardo - bag, Aldo - sunnies, Thirfted

I fell in love with pleats about four year ago now.

There is this skirt (that I still have and have worn in several posts) that my mom bought for me about six years ago that I didn't wear for a few years then finally I realized I loved it and I couldn't take it off! (run on sentence much??) Once I found the beauty in that skirt I couldn't stop obsessing over pleats. I bought the bright yellow one from the post below a few years ago. I started obsessing over the long pleated ones from designers with price tags I could only dream of matching! Finally this blue one just sort of fell into my hands. 

I don't necessarily love trends, if I like them, I wear them, that is about it! This outfit was so comfy for a rainy day around Montreal. I love the peekaboo blouse, with my new tropical bra! So much fun!

Thank you to Harry who took all these lovely pictures! 

-M

Bug Eyes

shirt, Winners - skirt, Topshop - necklace, Target - purse, Aldo - shoes, Banardo - sunglasses, Thrifted

Let me properly introduce you to my favourite new sunnies, I called them the "Lana Look". They somehow cover your face in this elegant style that is also a little more laid-back then the usual "diva" look. These babies were only $6.54 with tax, yes you heard me right, under 10 dollars for a good looking pair of sunglasses. Yes they aren't exactly great from shielding your eyes from the sun but hey, I love the way they look! 

So thank you Ms. Del-Ray for not only producing sweet music but also creating many fashion trends as well. (see: flower head band craze) 

-M

Needs Something Else

sweater, Macy's - skirt, Zara - purse, H&M - shoes, Topshop

You know those moments where you cannot quite put a finger on the final touch of an outfit? This was one of those moments, I felt like there was a finishing piece missing. Overall, I love love this skirt so much, since I got it a few years ago. It is so flattering because it synchs in the waist and the second layer gives me an allusion of hips! 

Clothes, clothes, clothes. Boy do we have an obsession with such a meaningless consumer item!

- M 

A Day at the Works

top, American Apparel - skirt, (which is actually a dress) Kimchi Blue - purse, Aldo - shoes, Barnardo 

There is a beautiful abandoned brick factory in the outskirts of Toronto that I have always loved going to as a kid. In the last five years a committee worked to clean it up and really create a community. I have been eager to check out the Saturday Farmers Market for a while now so I went a few weekends ago with my Grandma. It was a lovely morning munching on fresh strawberries and wandering beside the pond. This airy outfit was pretty crucial because it was smoking that day. I ended transforming one of my favourite casual maxi dress into a skirt!

Hope everyone is enjoy their summers! :) 

-M

Melting

skirt, H&M - top, American Eagle - purse, Aldo - shoes, Banana Republic 

Basically, the pretty girl in the middle Katie has left Canada for good and to celebrate (well in more appropriate terms say goodbye/we will miss you) we had a lovely potluck lunch! I really love that picture of us, we look so silly! That day was the hottest day I have endured in Toronto yet. The humidity almost killed us all but we managed to still look somewhat put together and pretty. 

I love this skirt, it has become my favourite traveling skirt because it is so easy to wear with anything! Hope everyone is enjoy their summer! 

-M