peony-print dress

Misa Los Angeles Amalya Dress (also here)

Soludos Lola Bootie (also here)
Free People Zoe Angular Sunglasses
Lack of Color Noir Rancher

This beautiful Misa Los Angeles Amalya Dress was another item I had rented from Rent the Runway that we didn't get a chance to shoot away from the house, but I forgot we shot some pictures on our front step and it's too pretty not to share.  This shade of green is not one I wear often so I was hesitant, but I fell in love with it as soon as I put it on.  It's bright and made me happy wearing it.  I love the ruffle details and tiered skirt.  I'm petite and normally dresses are too long on me, but the length of this one is perfect.  Normally I lean toward lighter-coloured accessories/shoes for spring, but I paired the peony-print dress with black booties and my Lack of Color Noir Rancher to pick up the black details in the dress.

If you love the dress, but not the colour, it comes in solid pink and black here.  If you love the print as much as I do, it also comes in a maxi dress (also available at Shopbop and Revolve).

Happy (online) shopping/renting!
Mx

things I'm coveting: warm tones

Free People Willow Printed Blouse

Jen's Pirate Booty Attalea Top

Free People I'm The One Maxi Dress

Sam Edelman Lillie Sandals

Ulla Johnson Iris Top

Madewell Smock-Waist Tiered Midi Skirt

Spell & The Gypsy Daisy Chain Romper

Free People Banda Blouse

Things I'm coveting: warm tones and warm sunshine.  I'm dreaming of being on a beach in Florida, or back in Myrtle Beach.  I can't wait to get back to the beach.  There is not much I find more soothing than listening to the crashing waves and feeling the sun on my face (covered with SPF, of course).  When I'm looking for something to wear to the beach, it needs to be comfortable and something I can just throw on, but I also want to feel put together grabbing a bite to eat afterward.  I usually reach for an easy, breezy blouse, maxi dress or romper.

The Free People Willow Printed Blouse, above, which comes in two other colours, is 100% cotton so it would be perfect for a day at the beach.  The print is so pretty.  The Free People I'm The One Maxi Dress looks SO comfy!  It also comes in two other colours.  I love a good romper and this Spell & The Gypsy Daisy Chain Romper is so charming.  I love the ruffles. 

Jen's Pirate Booty is made for the beach.  I wear one of their tops and speak about my love for Jen's Pirate Booty on the blog here, which also includes pictures from one of their lookbooks (pictures are NSFW).  I love the Attalea Top, above.  It looks so comfortable and the colour reminds me of warm sunshine.

Happy coveting!

Mx

things I'm coveting: pastels

Free People Full Swing Mini Dress

Free People See You Sometime Cut Off Shorts

Coach 1941 Serena Suede Sandal

Faithfull The Brand Sage Mini Dress

SWF Puff Sleeve Romper

ZARA Swiss Dot Blouse

Lovers + Friends Sunset Mini Dress

Young, Fabulous & Broke Kyra Romper

leRumi Violet Top

alice + olivia Lori Mules

Juliet Dunn Tie Dye Shoulder Cover Up Dress

LoveShackFancy Stanton Dress

Faithfull The Brand Vionette Tie-Front Mini Dress

Eri + Ali Ruffled Eyelet Pullover

Hope everyone had a nice Easter under the circumstances.  This post of things I'm currently coveting has a very Easter vibe being that everything is pastel-coloured.  I love pastels for spring.  Actually, I love pastels any time of year.  The Free People Full Swing Mini Dress is so pretty and looks SO comfy.  I imagine just throwing it on to go grocery shopping, or out to dinner.  The Young, Fabulous & Broke Kyra Romper and the Juliet Dunn Tie Dye Shoulder Cover Up Dress would be perfect for a day at the beach, which is what I can't wait to get back to the most.

My cousin was planning a wedding for July that she sadly now has to cancel.  I was picturing wearing the LoveShackFancy Stanton Dress or the Lover + Friends Sunset Mini Dress.  We have a family picnic every year at the end of the summer so, if we're still lucky enough to have it, I might dress up more for it than I would normally.  I think the one thing about all of this is that people will not take for granted seeing and hanging out with their friends and family.  The second, wearing clothes other than pjs.

Happy coveting!

Mx

diamonds

Ulla Johnson Arusi Top (this colour sold out, in plum here and army here)
AGOLDE Parker Vintage Loose Fit Cutoff Shorts

Free People Zoe Angular Sunglasses

Lack of Color Zulu Rancher

Hope everyone is doing as well as they can be during this time!  Further to this post, I also rented this pretty Ulla Johnson top from Rent the Runway.  We shot this outfit over a week ago and it's the last outfit we were able to shoot.  They have closed the parks, including the parking lot we used to take pictures, so we found a building to shoot this outfit in front of.  We've been socially distancing since Day 1, but we're now ordered to stay home, which is completely understandable, so I will be taking a break from posting outfits.  With the Rent the Runway plan, I was able to swap out my 4 items for 4 other items, but with everything going on I chose not to.  I thought about shooting outfits in my backyard, but I wasn't sure if it was appropriate to use up UPS' time delivering clothes.  I have since read reports that people should continue to online shop so I guess it's what anyone feels they want/can do during this time, but being mindful of course.  I have found blogging helpful in keeping my mind off things and, with spring break coming up next week, I will continue to blog about the items I'm coveting.  So look out for more posts next week!

I was very excited to rent something from Ulla Johnson since I've always oohed and aahed over their clothes (the clothes are on the expensive side).  It did not disappoint.  It's sadly sold out in the colour I'm wearing on the Ulla Johnson site and at Nordstrom (I've linked two other colours above), but it's still available to rent at Rent the Runway here.  (Free People carries a similar top for under $100 called the Willow Printed Blouse!)  The cotton poplin makes this top very comfortable to wear in the heat we've been having.  I love the print and colour.  I love the poufy sleeves and the little ruffles on them.  Ulla Johnson also carries a long-sleeved blouse in the same print here.  They also have a dress, which is SO pretty, called the Nora Dress.

THANK YOU to everyone on the front lines during this scary time!!

Stay safe, everyone!
Mx

rainbow ruffled sweater

LoveShackFancy Yumi Pullover (also here for 30% off!)

AGOLDE Sophie High Rise Skinny Crop (sold out, similar here and here)

Free People Zoe Angular Sunglasses

Lack of Color Zulu Rancher

How gorgeous is this LoveShackFancy sweater?!  I love anything colourful and this rainbow print is so pretty.  I also love a ruffle.  But I don't think I've worn a ruffle quite like this.  It's very unique, which is why I was drawn to it.  As per my last post, this is a rental from Rent the Runway (I linked above where you could purchase it).  It was a little chilly so it was a perfect day to wear this sweater as it's quite warm.  I paired it with simple AGOLDE skinny jeans and sneakers.

Happy (online) shopping/renting!
Mx

floral print mini dress / rental

Cleobella Bianca Mini Dress (also here, here and here)

Free People Zoe Angular Sunglasses

Lack of Color Zulu Rancher

Happy April!  It's a new month and I have hope that we will get through this soon.  With everything going on, I can't imagine too many people are shopping right now.  I happened to have rented the clothes I will be blogging about in the near future from Rent the Runway days before the close of schools, etc.  Of course I'm bummed I can't wear the beautiful clothes out and about, but there are worst things happening right now and I'm doing my part and practicing social distancing, while also using up our free time to blog.  Plus, taking pictures for me is one thing keeping my 10 yo son busy.  I've been very impressed with his photography skills!  This was my first time renting from Rent the Runway so I'm hesitant to recommend it since I'm not too familiar with it, but I know it's one (if not the first) clothing rental company.  You can rent the dress here.  Otherwise, if you do want to purchase it, I've linked a bunch of sites, above.

What I can recommend is this Cleobella dress.  It is SO pretty!  I love the colours.  It's light and breezy material is perfect for the heat we've been having.  I envision dressing this mini dress up with some sandals and enjoying a night out, eating at our favourite restaurant.  I'm eyeing these Schutz sandals at Revolve.

Happy (online) shopping/renting!

Mx