floral tunic

Free People Lost In You Printed Tunic

Lack of Color Stardust Rancher (also here)

I purchased this Free People Lost In You Printed Tunic last month and have been wanting to do a proper shoot because it's one of those 'I-want-to-twirl-around-in-this' type of tunics/dresses, but I noticed it's selling out quickly everywhere and just wanted to post it up on the blog since I love it so much!  It's completely sold out on most sites, but I did find all sizes available at Dillard's (linked above) and - bonus - it's on sale!  There are also a few sizes left in the darker version here.  This tunic is so pretty!  I love the contrasting floral print and the frilly hem.  It's lightweight, which is perfect for the Florida heat, but it has long sleeves to keep you warm if it's still relatively cool where you live.  Plus, if you're taller, you'll most likely have to pair it with a pair of jeans, or shorts.  I'm so petite and can wear it as a mini dress (most mini dresses are too long on me). 

 

I love a tunic, but I especially love a Free People tunic, as seen on the blog here, here, here (paired with jeans!) and here (a tunic I wore several times on the blog).  I also recently purchased this Free People floral print tunic, which I'll be wearing on my next trip to the beach.  I love the bold floral print!  I love the ruffled collar on this Free People floral print tunic (the 'Tea Combo' is especially pretty).  I love, love, love the emerald colour of this Free People floral print tunic, and I had ordered it, but unfortunately the sleeves were too long on me.  The 'Golden Combo' is also really pretty.  Since it's been quite hot here already, I'm eyeing this sleeveless Free People floral print tunic. 

If you're looking for a floral print mini dress, this Free People Rosebud Print Mix Mini Dress is so pretty and comes in 3 colours!  (I'm eyeing the red one!)

 

Happy shopping!

Mx

mended with scarves mini dress

 

Free People Mended With Scarves Mini Dress (also here, available in blue here)

Lack of Color Stardust Rancher (also here)

Marc Fisher LTD. Oleta Ankle Strap Espadrille Sandals in Light Natural Suede

We went to the beach earlier this week to watch the sunset.  I wore this beautiful Free People Mended With Scarves Mini Dress.  This 'light combo' colour sold out pretty much everywhere quickly, but I found it at Belk and they're having a 'doorbuster' deal on it today!  (This dress also comes in blue, which I've linked above.)  I'll be wearing this dress on repeat all spring/summer.  I love the mixed floral print design.  It's so light and flowy, perfect for the beach.  I paired the pretty dress with a pair of Marc Fisher LTD. espadrille sandals, which come in 4 colours.  I purchased them at Bloomingdale's and they're offering 25% off if you purchase two or more pairs of shoes until May 2!

Happy shopping!

Mx

puff sleeve mini dress

Anthropologie Agathe Lace Mini Dress

Lack of Color Stardust Rancher (also here)

 

Happy Tuesday!  I'm keeping the puff sleeve trend going with this lace mini dress from Anthropologie!  I've been really drawn to this colour lately.  It's so pretty and perfect for spring!  (This dress is also available in a blue/green.)  I love the floral print and lace details throughout.  But, of course, it was the 3/4 puff sleeves that sold me.  (If you love a puff sleeve like I do, you can check out my post on puff sleeve blouses/tops here!)  I paired the pretty dress with my pink Lack of Color hat to bring out the pink in the dress.

 

Below are other puff sleeve mini dresses I'm eyeing for spring:

Anthroplogie Viveka Embroidered Lace Mini Dress

For Love & Lemons Petal Mini Dress

MINKPINK Cecile Off Shoulder Mini Dress

Hemant and Nandita x REVOLVE Missima Mini Dress

Selkie The Puff Dress

Ulla Johnson Naomi Dress

Free People Amelie Mini Dress 

Reformation Bristol Floral Babydoll Dress

WAYF Nikita Puff Sleeve Tie Back Minidress 

Farm Rio Rainbow Macaw Mini Dress

 

Happy (puff sleeve) shopping!

Mx

sundown / boho mini dress

 

 

 

 

Spell & The Gypsy Collective Sundown Boho Mini Dress (also here and here)

Lack of Color Noir Rancher

 

I typically wait on edge for Spell's collections to drop to purchase the traditional, colourful boho dress, which usually sells out quickly, but I decided to switch it up for the Sundown Collection and purchase this boho mini dress, although not a mini dress on me since I'm so petite, but I don't mind since it's a nice change from my tunics, which I wear as mini dresses, and my midi dresses.  (Speaking of midi dresses, I had also purchased this Spell smocked midi dress from the collection back in January, which I'll share on the blog soon!) 

 

I was drawn to the 'spice' colour and blouson sleeves.  This colour is not a colour I typically purchase for spring but we've had some breezy days, plus this dress will be perfect for fall/winter with a pair of booties.  Spell also made a gown in the same print, which is gorgeous!

Below are some other pretty mini dresses for spring with a boho vibe:

Cleobella Rosy Mini Dress

 Free People Rosebud Print Mix Mini Dress (love it in 'pop combo'!)

Free People Cherry Blossom Mini Dress

Arnhem Tunic Dress in Pink Plum

ZARA Cotton Paisley Dress

Sachin & Babi Celestine Tunic Dress

Anthropologie Agatha Tunic Dress

Auguste The Label Amethyst Tallows Shirred Mini Dress

Topshop Floral Print Ruched Mini Tea Dress

Faithfull The Brand Naline Minidress

Ganni Floral Print Minidress

Ulla Johnson Marielle Floral Minidress

Farm Rio Banana Sunshine Mini Dress

Farm Rio Mix Mini Prints Mini Dress

ASOS Design Mini Smock Dress

 

Happy shopping!

Mx

pretty pleats & peonies & paperbag shorts

For Love & Lemons Peony Pleated Short

Free People Bardot Solid Sweater

Lack of Color Hat

 

 These For Love & Lemons shorts are SO pretty.  I love that they come with a belt, which is detachable (bonus!).  I love a paper bag short, they're so comfortable.  If you love mixing prints like I do, these shorts look great styled with this For Love & Lemons gingham, ruffle blouse.  I styled these peony-printed shorts with an orange Free People sweater.  They would also look great with a pink sweater, which is what I'll style them with next.

Are you a fan of the paperbag style?

 

I'm coveting these Free People paperbag jeans.  I really like the light wash on these paperbag jeans from Madewell.  I love dark denim, but I try to hold off until almost winter to pull those out.  ZARA has paperbag jeans that come in 7 colours and are under $50!  These ZARA paperbag denim shorts are cute and under $40!  The one thing I miss about living in Canada when it comes to fashion is wearing faux leather.  I'm loving these MINKPINK Vegan Leather Realist Shorts and these Amanda Uprichard ones.  I'd definitely be ordering these BB Dakota Vegan Leather Paper Bag Pants.  

Happy shopping!

Mx

purple

Spell & The Gypsy Collective Journey RaRa Mini Dress (also here, for rent here)

Tony Bianco Boston Wedge

Lack of Color Zulu Rancher

Free People Zoe Angular Sunglasses

Purple was my absolute favourite colour when I was a kid.  My entire room was purple, from the walls to my comforter.  Then I got sick of it and pink became my favourite colour.  I avoided purple for the longest time, but am now starting to welcome it back with open arms.  I'm coveting this Faithfull the Brand skirt, this Ulla Johnson romper, these ZARA slouchy jeans and this Free People eyelet top.  I purchased this LoveShackFancy for Target Ruffle Dress, which I'm so excited to share on the blog! 

This Spell & the Gypsy Collective Journey RaRa Mini Dress is another item I rented from Nuuly.  Was I mainly drawn to it because it's pink-based?  Probably.  I love anything mixed with pink.  Pink and red being my favourite of all time, followed by pink and orange, but I think pink and purple is becoming my new favourite colour combo.  This Spell dress was a little more fitted than I would have preferred (one of the great things about renting!), but I had fun wearing it.  It's not quite a mini dress on me since I'm so petite, but I found it was the perfect length.  It's a thin, lightweight dress so perfect for this heat!

If you're loving this print, but would prefer a different style, it also comes in a blouse, midi skirt and strappy maxi dress!

Happy shopping/renting!

Mx

blue moon / boho dress

Spell & The Gypsy Collective Portobello Road Boho Dress

Tony Bianco Boston Wedge

Lack of Color Zulu Rancher

Blogging about fashion brings me joy and helps me de-stress, but it could not feel less important right now.  I was one of the lucky ones to score this gorgeous Spell & The Gypsy Collective Portobello Road Boho Dress, which sold out very quickly.  When we shot this dress a couple of weeks ago, I was so happy wearing it, twirling around in it, but feel those images are not a representation of how I feel right now.  I've taken the past week to reflect and educate myself on the ways I can become a better ally to the Black community.  I spent most of my time reading, listening and talking with my children (who we have always taught to be kind to everyone, but now realize that was not enough) and will continue to do so because BLACK LIVES MATTER.  As someone who was a legal assistant for 15 years of her life, I was drawn to the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., an organization fighting for racial justice, which I have donated to and will continue donating to. 

I will support Black-owned businesses (I found Glamour Magazine's '39 Black-Owned Businesses You Can Support Today and Everyday' and Gal Meets Glam's '26 Small Businesses Owned by Women of Color' a helpful start.)  Lemlem is a brand I've been noticing lately (I love this romper), but had no idea the pieces are made in Africa and create jobs for local artisans, which makes me drawn to the brand even more.  Afterpay has made it even easier to shop Black Owned Businesses.  Klarna has done the same.  I followed some amazing women on Instagram, thanks to this post by Atlantic-Pacific.  By no means do I feel this is enough, but as stated in Vogue Magazine's '68 Black-Owned Fashion and Beauty Brands to Support Now and Always', these small steps do matter.

Mx

take me to the beach (a look back)

Spell & The Gypsy Folk Town Blouse (similar here, love this one by Cleobella,
eyeing this peasant blouse from Anthropologie, which comes in 11 colours!)
Brixton hat (similar here)
Isabel Marant booties (similar here)

I love this Spell blouse.  One of my favourite pieces I've owned for sure.  I love the colour and print.  I bought a couple of pieces from the Folk Town line and I really hope Spell brings the print back in the near future!  I'd love this colour in a boho midi dress.  Just putting it out into the universe!

Free People lace top (similar here)

J Brand Maria High Rise Skinny Jeans in Blanc
Brixton hat (similar here)

I love an all-white outfit, any time of the year.  We loved going to the beach in the evening, after grabbing a bite to eat down the road.  I mean, look at that sky.

Show Me Your Mumu Rosarita Romper (similar here and here)

Lack of Color The Spencer Boater

If you've been reading my blog for a while, you know I love a good romper!  I read someone say you shouldn't wear a romper past the age of 8 or 12 or something like that, but I disagree and refuse to give them up!  They're easy to slip on and head to the beach.  What could be wrong with that?

Free People Embroidered Swingy Jacket (similar here)

One Teaspoon Junkyard Skirt (similar here)

Urban Outfitters fedora (similar here)
Isabel Marant booties (similar here)

This Free People Embroidered Swingy Jacket is probably in my top 5 favourite purchases of all time!  It came in 3 other colours and I wish I purchased at least one more colour.  I found several for sale on Poshmark here!

Show Me Your Mumu bonfire sweater (similar here and here)
Brixton hat (similar here)

I think this was my first Show Me Your Mumu piece and I instantly fell in love with the brand.  I couldn't get enough of palm trees, clearly.

Spell & The Gypsy Kombi Folk Dress
(similar here in white eyelet, similar sleeveless style here, this Spell x Revolve dress is 50% off!)
Brixton hat (similar here)

Another beautiful Spell piece.  I love the colour, print and flowy sleeves.  I wore it again with a black hat, which shows the beautiful back.  It's hard to find anything like it, but I did my best to tag items that were as similar as possible.
 

Free People midi dress (similar here and here)

Free People denim jacket (similar here and here)

Urban Outfitters fedora (similar here)

Isabel Marant booties (similar here)

I love an off-the-shoulder dress.  Floral dress + denim jacket is a combo I will always love.

Lovers + Friends Malia Romper (polka dot version on sale here and love this floral one)
Lack of Color The Spencer Boater

I love the drop shoulder on this Lovers + Friends romper.  It's a nice change from the off-the-shoulder style.

Free People Nora Jumpsuit (similar one on sale by Line & Dot here, love this one by Bobi, this check-print one by dRA and how pretty is this floral-print one by Farm Rio?)
Lack of Color The Spencer Boater

As much as I love a romper, I love a jumpsuit!  Most are hard for me to wear because I'm so petite, but thankfully you can find a lot of cropped versions out there.  I love anything colourful so I immediately fell in love with this Free People jumpsuit.

Jen's Pirate Booty Casanova Top (love this top)
Lack of Color The Spencer Boater

I think this top was my first Jen's Pirate Booty piece.  They quickly became one of my favourite brands.  This top is the perfect beach top.  It's easy, breezy and so comfortable to wear.

Spell & The Gypsy Folklore Blouse  (love this off-the-shoulder top by Jen's Pirate Booty, similar top by Free People here and here, love this one by House of Harlow x Revolve)

One Teaspoon Hendrix Bandit Shorts

Lack of Color The Spencer Boater

I love an off-the-shoulder top.  This was a unique Spell piece that felt different from their other pieces.  I love the embroidery.

Spell & The Gypsy Folk Town Boho Dress (similar here, here, here and love this tunic dress)

Brixton hat (similar here) 

 This Spell dress is probably my favourite piece I have ever owned.  It was my first Spell piece and I instantly fell in love with the brand.  Shortly after I had purchased this dress, I purchased the Spell Folk Town blouse, above.  I'm pretty sure I had never heard of Spell, I just came across the pieces while browsing on Revolve.  Again, I'm putting it out into the universe that Spell comes out with Folk Town line again!

For Love & Lemons sweater (similar here and here by Free People, love this one by ZARA and this one by Sanctuary)

One Teaspoon Junkyard Skirt (similar here) 

Urban Outfitters fedora (similar here)

Schutz gladiator sandals (similar by Free People here in brown and shorter version here, shorter lace up style by Madewell here and lace up wedges here)

I am always drawn to a black and white striped sweater.  I love the balloon sleeves on this For Love & Lemons one.  I never understood sweaters paired with shorts or skirts until I moved to the South ha.

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I really miss living in Myrtle Beach, but mostly I miss going to the beach.  The warmth of the sun and sand, smell of the ocean, feel of the breeze in your hair and the odd dolphin sighting.  It's such a calming place for me.  We had a beach vacation planned for spring break but, of course, plans changed with everything that's going on.  I can't wait to get back to a beach soon.  I know a lot of beaches are reopening in the South, but we're still not ready to hit the beach just yet so, instead, I decided to take a look back at my favourite beach pics and favourite pieces I've worn to the beach over the years! 

(Another thing I miss - my Prada baroque sunglasses, featured in all the photos above.  I sadly lost them.  They were my absolute favourite sunglasses!  I wear a prescription and have a hard time finding sunglasses.  I purchased these Free People Zoe Angular Sunglasses and now own 3 colours, although not in prescription, so they're mainly for the beach and/or sitting in our backyard.  I have yet to find a pair I love as much as I loved these sunglasses!)

Since we're looking back, most items are not available for purchase anymore, but I've linked similar items above!

Happy shopping!

Mx