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

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

kiss me off-the-shoulder

{Free People Kiss Me Tube;

AGOLDE Parker Vintage Loose Fit Cutoff Shorts;

Lack of Color The Spencer Boater;

Prada Minimal Baroque Sunglasses (also here)}

On our shopping trip in Charlotte, NC, a couple of weekends ago, I picked up this pretty pink off-the-shoulder top at Free People.  I was looking for something casual that you can just throw on and go, but not a basic tee (I have enough of those and wore them out in the first few weeks after our move).  This 'Kiss Me Tube' checked off all of the boxes.  But unlike the pink off-the-shoulder top in my last post, this one tends to ride up.  But it's super comfy and flowy, almost like a poncho, perfect for the heat.  I love the raw edges.  We headed out for a casual dinner and walk around downtown Greenville so I paired the off-the-shoulder top with my go-to AGOLDE Parker Vintage Cutoff Shorts (again). (I wasn't joking when I said I have been living in them!)  Not a huge fan of pink?  The Kiss Me Tube also comes in black (which looks more like grey).

Happy shopping!
Mx

easy breezy pt II

{FAITHFULL THE BRAND Galle Top;

One Teaspoon Junkyard Skirt (similar);

Lack of Color The Spencer Boater;

Prada Sunglasses (also here)}

Hope everyone had a great weekend!  We're currently enjoying the beautiful sunshine and relaxing by the pool in Florida.  I did not pack this FAITHFULL THE BRAND top, but only because it's been on repeat and is now in the wash.  The first time I wore this FAITHFULL THE BRAND off-the-shoulder top, I styled it with white jeans and mules (see post here) for what I think is the perfect spring outfit.  For a day at the beach, I paired this easy breezy top with my go-to One Teaspoon denim skirt (last seen on the blog here), sandals and, of course, my Lack of Color hat.  On the way to the beach, we could not resist taking pictures by these beautiful white flowers.  Last month, there were pink flowers in the same area, as seen on the blog here.  We're hoping to take a day trip to West Palm Beach this week and I'm excited to see how everything is blooming there.  We also might make a trip to Charleston later in the week and I'm sure it's beautiful there as well.

Hope everyone has a great week!
Mx

off-the-shoulder frills

{ZARA Off-the-shoulder Top;

7 For All Mankind Slim Illusion Ankle Skinny Jeans;

Brixton Dalila Hat (this colour sold out, dark brown here);

Prada Sunglasses (also here)}

The calm before the storm.  Yesterday there was a storm coming as we started to take pictures so unfortunately did not get to take many shots of this beautiful ZARA off-the-shoulder top.  Thankfully we did not stick around outside as we received a tornado warning shortly after we got home!  I've always loved ZARA, but they have been killing it this spring with their pretty tops!  All of the ruffles, frilled sleeves, floral prints, etc. you could ask for.  (I also bought this black and white eyelet top and this top with embroidered daisies.)  The frills on this off-the-shoulder top are so pretty and flowy, they just make you want to twirl around.  Of course, I love the off-the-shoulder detail.  As much as I prefer shopping online (trying on clothes in the comfort of your own home, no lines, most of the time your size is in stock, etc.), we're heading to Florida next week and I'm excited to shop at the ZARA now open in Disney Springs!

Mx

pink flats in Greenville

{Jeffrey Campbell Vionnet Flats;
Free People Bittersweet Tee (more colours here);
7 For All Mankind Slim Illusion Skinny Jeans (similar);

Free People Denim Jacket;

Rebecca Minkoff Mini Suki Saddle Bag (love this colour, other colours here);
Urban Outfitters Fedora (similar here);

Prada Sunglasses}

Hope everyone had a great holiday!  We headed to Greenville, SC, for Thanksgiving.  It felt like summer when we were there, but looked like the beginning of fall.  It was SO beautiful.  We had so much fun exploring Greenville.  I packed about 6 pairs of shoes, but for 2 days straight wore these Jeffrey Campbell Vionnet Flats.  They are extremely comfortable.  I walked for hours in them.  No blisters, nothing.  (I almost sized down because at first they felt a bit big, but thankfully decided to keep them.  Although I'm nervous they'll stretch.)  They also come in grey and white!

Mx

summer dress + booties + denim jacket

{Free People Midi Dress (similar here);

Isabel Marant Etoile Booties (similar here);

Free People Denim Jacket (love this sherpa one here for added warmth!);

Urban Outfitters Fedora (similar here);

Prada Sunglasses}

The weather lately has been reminding me of Canada.  It went from the 80s to the 50s in less than 2 weeks.  What happened to high 60s/70s weather?  I had so many outfits planned to transition my summer clothes into fall, but it became too cold.  As much as I love sweater weather, I was hoping to get there a little slower.  I know, I know, it's November, but I was wearing this a few weeks ago.  It started warming up again near the end of the week with Saturday hitting the mid-70s.  It was perfect so we headed to the beach.  I pulled out this Free People off-the-shoulder midi dress, which is a maxi on me because I'm so petite (last seen here paired with lace-up sandals).  I paired it with my favourite Isabel Marant Etoile booties and this Free People denim jacket, which I needed near the end of the day because the temp has dropped drastically again.  Adding a pair of booties and a denim jacket is the perfect way to transition a summer dress.  If the weather allows it.  Or you can add over-the-knee boots, tights and a parka.

folklore

 

{Spell & The Gypsy Collective Folklore Blouse (also in ivory here and here, similar here);

One Teaspoon Wilde Bandits;

Lack of Color The Spencer Boater Hat;

ZARA Sandals (old);

Prada Sunglasses}

I recently said I was over summer and wearing sandals and all that, but if you can't beat 'em join 'em, right?  We headed to the beach again and I wore this beautiful Spell Folklore Blouse (sadly sold out in navy) and paired it with a pair of bandits.  I've been buying pieces lately that I can either layer with or with long sleeves to prep for fall.  I'll be swapping out my beach hat for a fall hat (love this fedora by Brixton) and pairing this beautiful top with a pair of flared jeans (love the Free People Denim Super Flare - they come in different inseams!).  It's supposed to cool down this weekend and I cannot wait.  This blouse will definitely be on repeat.

linen off the shoulder

Trying to get a cute picture with ice cream is nearly impossible.  Amazed no ice cream ended up on my clothes or sandals!

 

{Anthropologie Linen Off-The-Shoulder Tee;

Talula Okinawa Short (other colours);

Schutz Erlina Sandal (also here in black);

Gorjana Alphabet Necklace (similar here);

Lack of Color The Spencer Boater Hat;
Prada Sunglasses}

Hope everyone had a great long weekend!  We ate hot dogs (well, I ate pasta) and then we decided to grab some ice cream.  We ended up going to the beach to our normal spot to watch the fireworks, but it was SO windy.  So, even though we wanted to avoid it, we ended up at Broadway at the Beach again to watch the fireworks.  The kids had a blast riding the rides and the fireworks were great, as usual, but the best part was we managed to get out of the parking lot in less than 10 minutes!  Unlike last year, which I think took us about 2 hours.  In the end, I'm glad we went.  It was deathly hot, but I felt cool enough in this Anthropologie linen off the shoulder tee.  I loved it as soon as I tried it on at Anthropologie (that's now my test whether or not to buy something).  I love it so much I might buy it in white (it comes in 3 colours!).  Of course since we were celebrating the 4th of July, I paired it with white shorts and my favourite red gladiator sandals.