fall florals

Anthropologie Mallory Ruffled Blouse (on sale!);

Free People Sofia Shorts (also here);

Lack of Color Zulu Rancher

Fall is officially here!  As much as I want to throw on a sweater, it's just not possible in this 90 degree heat.  This ruffled blouse from Anthropologie will do the trick.  It gives you a taste of fall with the moody floral print, but it's light and flowy and will keep you cool in the heat.  I also love it because it's a step up from wearing a tee, but it feels just as comfy as wearing a tee.

Check out my other fall floral picks here!

Happy shopping!

Mx

see the rainbow

Free People See the Rainbow Sweater (also here);
AGOLDE Parker Vintage Loose Fit Cutoff Shorts;

Lack of Color Zulu Rancher;

Louis Vuitton Palm Springs Backpack Mini

It's not quite sweater weather here and I had to take this sweater off almost immediately, but I am SO excited to shop for sweaters.  I have a slight unhealthy obsession with sweaters.  I love a striped sweater (ZARA is my go-to for striped sweaters!), a cropped sweater (bonus points for fuzziness and/or bell sleeves!), an oversized sweater, an off-the-shoulder sweater, a cable knit sweater (own it and love it!), an embellished sweater, a sweater dress, a sweatshirt, a cardigan, a turtleneck (also love this colourblocked one)... but, mostly, I look for a bright, colourful sweater.  This Free People rainbow sweater is colourful but neutral enough that it pairs well with almost anything.  It's super cozy but thin enough that you could tuck it into a skirt, or a pair of jeans.  What's your favourite kind of sweater?

Happy shopping!
Mx

florals and animal prints and plaid, oh my!

FARM Rio Mixed Liberty Blouse

Reformation Poire Floral Wrap Blouse

Faithfull the Brand Delia Floral Midi Dress

Madewell Backyard Blooms Smocked Mock Neck Top

R13 Floral Leggings

ASTR the Label Surplice Smocked Top

Tularosa Leopard Sweater

Autumn Cashmere Leopard Fairisle Crew Sweater

Madewell Frisco Rigid A Line Skirt

RIXO Kelly Skirt

SeaVees Baja Platform Mulholland Sneakers

Free People Build Me Up Buttercup Top

PAIGE Sutton High-Rise Flare Corduroy Jeans

Free People Home Town Cardi

PAIGE Raundi Sweater

For Love & Lemons Brooke Pointelle Sweater

 

NSF Remy Contrast Skirt

ZARA Slouchy Plaid Pants

Rebecca Minkoff Allegra Jacket

Free People Pacific Dawn Plaid Shirt

DANNIJO Darcy Headband

Free People Fields of Plaid Buttondown

Free People Ruby Jacket

Lost + Wander Lasso Sweater

ZARA Knit Sweater with Ruffles

Acne Studios Khira Moh Knitwear Sweater

 

Isabel Marant Etoile Naomi Skirt

   

Even though we don't get fall weather usually until the end of October, fall is my favourite season to shop for so I love browsing my favourite sites (Revolve, Shopbop, Free People, Anthropologie, Nordstrom) and saving my favourite pieces in my 'shopping cart'.   Florals, animal prints, jewel tones, plaid and purple are some of the trends this season.  On their own, they're pretty much classic prints and colours for fall (except maybe purple), but I'm loving how they're being mixed together: florals are being mixed with animal print (see ASTR the Label Surplice Smocked Top and RIXO Kelly Skirt, above) and animal prints are being mixed with plaid AND florals (see Free People Fields of Plaid Buttondown, above).  My favourite piece I've come across so far is the NSF plaid skirt mixed with denim.  I'm a sucker for anything plaid.  Mixed with denim?  Sold.  Trend or not, I think everyone should own something plaid.  Even a simple pair of plaid pants like the ones above from ZARA - it beats wearing plain black to work every day.

I've worn plaid quite a bit on the blog: a perfect plaid shirt by Free People as seen on the blog here, mixed with more plaid here, mixed with stripes here and mixed with a floral blouse (back in 2013!) here.  I love mixing prints.  It's fun to experiment.  I'm sure I've said this on the blog before, but the easiest way to mix prints is to stick within the same colour family.  Or if you're not sure about mixing prints, try wearing a leopard print shoe (or boot) with a floral top and keep your bottoms neutral, or pair a plaid headband with a floral print skirt.  Or if you're still not sure, let the pros do it for you and purchase a piece that does the mixing for you!

Happy shopping!

Mx

gingham dress

Madewell Scalloped Midi Dress in Rainbow Gingham;

Tony Bianco Farren Wedge;

Lack of Color Zulu Rancher

Gingham is such a fun print.  It's a lot like plaid and I love plaid.  I'll be posting my fall picks this week and it will include a lot of plaid.  This Madewell gingham dress is super cute and perfect for a hot never-ending-summer day.  It's on sale, along with this gingham dress!  And how cute is this gingham mini dress?!

Happy shopping!

Mx

goody-bye, summer

Free People In The Moment Dress

Valentino Rockstud Sandal in Poudre

Lack of Color Zulu Rancher

One Teaspoon 2020 High Waist Denim Skirt

Pitusa Girly Tee

Lack of Color Zulu Rancher

Free People Feels Right Pullover

7 For All Mankind Jeans

Lack of Color Zulu Rancher

Free People Kona Print Kimono

AGOLDE Parker Vintage Loose Fit Cutoff Shorts

Lack of Color Zulu Rancher

I hope everyone had a great summer!  We had a very busy, but fun-filled summer.  I went to Vegas with my sister for my birthday in June.  In July, we visited Charleston, South Carolina and Fernandina Beach, Florida.  I also chopped off my hair.  In late July/August, we made the trip back to Canada to visit family for a couple of weeks, which is where these photos were taken.  The kimono definitely helped with the mosquitoes! 

Although summer is not officially over and it's still quite hot here, it's starting to feel like fall now that the kiddies are back in school.  Plus, once September 1st comes, I'm itching to do some fall shopping.  Fall is my absolute favourite season to shop for.  I'll be posting my fall picks on the blog next week!

Happy shopping!
Mx