sale on!

I love this time of year because not only is it getting warmer, but the sales are happening everywhere. (I find end of June is even better, that's when you get the 60%+ off deals.  That's one of the things I love about having my wedding anniversary then, it's my excuse to travel to NYC/LA...and then shop the great deals!)  As I said before though, I try not to go crazy and only buy things that I was eyeing before they went on sale.

  

Shopbop, Free People and Revolve are my go-to and they have some great items on sale.  I bought the blue L'Academie blouse pictured and am obsessed!  I also ordered the coral Tularosa dress this morning.  I've been eyeing that dress since I first came across it so I couldn't resist it being 50% off.  Net-a-Porter is having their 'up to 50% off' sale.  Aritzia is also having an 'up to 50% off' sale.  Nordstrom's 'up to 40% off sale' is happening until June 5.  Their Anniversary Sale is coming up next month (July 22), that's when I buy my fall staples at a discounted price: bags, shoes...  Mark your calendars, it's a great sale! 

You can shop the pieces below!

(Note: Polyvore has a glitch that sometimes shows the item is sold out, but click 'continue to site anyway' just to make sure.)

Happy shopping!

Mx

the perfect summer jean & a striped tee

{Madewell The Perfect Summer Jean;

Wilfred Tee (old, love this one and LOVE this ruffled one);

Vans Sneakers;
Coach Bracelet (old);

Talula Pelham Hat}

This outfit is my idea of the perfect S/S outfit: a great summer jean, striped tee and white sneakers.  I bought these jeans back in March and I've been meaning to post these photos.  These are basically a 'mom jean' with a super high waist.  They are SO comfortable.  I love the high waist because you can wear them with a crop top and not show too much skin.  I chose to go with one of my favourite striped tees from Artizia for a classic spring look.  Don't you wish you could go back in time and buy more of the one piece you wear over and over again so you'll have it forever?  I'm pretty sure I've had this tee close to forever, but you never know when you might spill red wine on it (good-bye favourite Free People peplum tee).

#OOTD / orange crush

Happy Friday!  Today's #OOTD is inspired by the amazing sales going on.  I'm trying to stick to my rule of only buying things that I have been coveting before they went on sale.  Neiman Marcus, however, is having a killer sale on shoes and I want just about every pair.  So I'm trying to avoid looking at the sales altogether.  This, to me, is the perfect spring outfit.  (The jeans and sandals are on sale!)  I love the clean look of it with this white Rebecca Taylor off the shoulder top (this one is not on sale but this similar one is) and these white Stuart Weitzman wedge sandals.  I especially love a clean outfit like this because you can switch it up each time you wear it by adding any pop of colour with a bag.  I'm obsessed with this orange Chloe bag.  But it's not on sale.  Thankfully.

Happy (sale) shopping!

Mx

blush sun dress

 

Twirling because how can you not?  Also, I love this walk to the beach.  Just getting a glimpse of that ocean, you immediately become calm. 

{SPELL Prairie Lace Sun Dress (also comes in white);

Lush Top via Mendocino (old);

Free People Choker (sold out);

Lack of Color The Spencer Straw Boater Hat (similar here);

Prada Sunglasses}

I became obsessed with this dress as soon as I saw it on Class Is Internal on Instagram.  The details and colour sold me.  I saw the line was launching in May so I patiently waited.  I ended up going on the site a half an hour before I received the email that the line had launched so I was able to score this dress in my size (it was meant to be!).  I knew it would sell out quickly (there are a couple of sizes left!).  It's very sheer so I wore one of my favourite, very old, tops that I use over sheer slip dresses, etc. (also here).  It was partly cloudy but became super hot when the sun came out so I wore the dress without the top for a little while (#freethenipple!).  I love the different ways you can wear this dress.  I wore it loose, but you can also tighten it around the waist for more definition, or add your own belt.  I'm on the hunt for the perfect bra to wear under it, but until then I'll wear it as a skirt.  Throwing a cardigan on would work but it was way too warm.  This dress will be on repeat when we start swimming at the beach because then I'll be wearing a bikini underneath. 

cream & white

 {Topshop Crochet Trim Bardot Top;

J Brand Maria High-Rise Skinny Jeans;

Isabel Marant Etoile Suede Ankle Boots (sold out at FWRD, avail in black);

Vanessa Mooney Bolo Green Stone Necklace;

Brixton Dalila Hat;

Prada Sunglasses}

It's been gloomy the past several days and breezy yesterday morning so I put on jeans and booties while I still can (sure enough not too long after the sun came out and I was roasting).  I'm sure you can tell I'm a little obsessed with anything off-the-shoulder.  I couldn't resist this top.  It's so pretty.  I love the crochet details.  It's super lightweight and perfect for spring and summer.  I will warn you, it's quite sheer.  I paired it with white jeans since I love a monochrome look.  Black can be quite harsh so I chose to go with brown accessories, especially because I'm obsessed with this bolo necklace.  I love that you can style it in different ways.  Last time on the blog (see post here) I wrapped the necklace once around my neck and tied it into a bow.  This time I wrapped it three times and then just tied it into a knot.  This necklace makes any outfit that much more interesting, but especially looks great with anything off-the-shoulder.  Done and done.

the flat lay

{For Love & Lemons Isabella Top (also here, dress version here);

Tularosa Skirt (sold out, similar here and here);

Schutz Erlina Sandals;

Brixton Dalila Hat}

 {Free People Off the Shoulder Top (sold out, similar here and here);

Levi's Shorts (bought at Aritzia last year, similar here);

Elina Linardaki Penny Lane Sandals}

{MATE the Label Sun Bummin MATE Crop (tank version here);

Talula Okinawa Short;

ASOS FLEUR Suede Tie Leg Sandals (only $36!);

Lack of Color The Spencer Straw Boater Hat (similar here)}

I love creating #flatlay photos on Instagram.  They're an easy way to show your #OOTD when you don't have someone to take your picture or the weather is not cooperating.  The key is taking them in natural daylight.  Here are a few of my recent favourites.  (As you can probably tell, I love a good lace-up sandal!)

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

Mx

#OOTD / crochet & denim

Happy Friday!  Well, it's been gloomy here for the past few days so I'm not really that happy, although it is a nice break from the heat.  Today's #OOTD is a cheery one, though.  I am obsessing over this Alice + Olivia crochet top.  It's so colourful!  I paired it with a high-waisted denim skirt from Aritzia, which I'm purchasing the moment I finish this post because I'll be living in crop tops all summer so I need to stock up on high-waisted pieces to go along with them.  I'm also obsessing over these Vanessa Mooney bolo necklaces (seen on my blog here).  I love that you can tie them in different ways (post coming soon on another way to wear it).

Happy shopping!
Mx