Last Minute Gifts (That Can Still Arrive on Time!)

Books / Wine Glass / Gorjana Necklace / Kate Spade Watch / Kate Spade Water Bottle / Ban.do Coffee Mug / La Vie Boheme Yoga Mat / Quay Sunglasses / Kate Spade Notebook / Lafco New York Candle / Towel

The countdown is on, my friends! Christmas is literally just days away now. If you're STILL not done your shopping and scrambling for those last minute gifts, I've rounded up some awesome gift ideas that can still make it here in time thanks to Shopbop's super fast shipping! Check them out! I, for one, would love to see any of these under the tree!

I'm thankfully just down to a few stocking stuffers left to get plus a few grocery items to whip up some Christmas appetizers! 

Happy shopping!

Sale on Sale!

Generation Love Sweater / Standard Form Scarf / Splendid Sweater / Kate Spade Sneakers / Rebecca Minkoff Dress / Rebecca Minkoff Scarf / BB Dakota Leggings 

My favorite online shop, Shopbop, is having a SALE ON SALE! There's an extra 30% off their sale items which means you're getting up to 65% off some pieces! Those leggings are just $29 after the sale! These are some of my favorites from the sale but there is sooo much more - literally thousands of items, so get browsing! 

This sale ends TODAY! Use code EXTRA30 at checkout! Happy shopping! 

My Christmas Wishlist

Origins Face Mask / J.Crew Factory Turtleneck Sweater / J.Crew Factory Parka / Vince Camuto Boots / Saje Wellness Diffuser / Marble & Wood Cheese Board / Thug Kitchen Cookbooks / Gorjana Necklace / Sperry for J.Crew Boots / Quay Sunglasses  / Redken Extreme Treatment / J.Crew Sweater

Christmas gift guides are plentiful this time of year in the blog world, but I'm always interested to see what bloggers are actually hoping for for themselves! I think it's interesting to see what's on their OWN personal wishlists, so I thought I'd give that a try! This is a collection of things I'd love to personally see under my tree. There are other things that didn't make the collage, like a big soup pot, flannel sheets and pajamas/lounge clothes, but I simply ran out of room here.

Essentially, cute J.Crew/Factory pieces to keep me cozy and warm, a Saje Wellness diffuser and essential oils to help battle the dry air and my ongoing allergies, any book from the Thug Kitchen collection, as I've been feeling pulled towards meatless dishes and these sound super fun, some cute boots, and some hair/skincare products for these dry winter months.

What are you hoping to see under YOUR tree? 

Shopbop Black Friday Sale!

Amanda Uprichard dress / Gorjana Necklace / Quay Sunglasses / Wine Glasses / Wayf Dress / Free People Scarf / Thug Kitchen Book / Cupcakes & Cashmere Dress / Desert Plates / BB Dakota Leggings / Wayf Dress

Black Friday week is upon us and the sales are about to get crazy! I try to get a lot of my Christmas shopping done during this time, so I am busy making lists and trying to figure out what sales are happening when! First up is Shopbop - they are one of my absolute faves and kicked off their sale early this year. This is more of a wishlist than a gift guide, though many of these items are certainly giftable!

These dresses are all PERFECT for the holiday party season! They are that perfect combination of fun and festive without being SO dressy that you feel awkward if you show up to a more casual party. 

I've been meaning to pick up the original Thug Kitchen cookbook, and noticed that there's also this new party grub version! Both sound awesome and would make a great gift. The blog world seems to be RAVING about this scarf saying it's the softest, coziest scarf ever which makes me want to get my hands on it asap! It would also make a fantastic gift for any lady in your life! 

Also, I have those gold printed wine glasses (they come in a set of 6) and they are GORGEOUS! So fun, great quality, great size... I highly recommend for all your holiday wine sipping! 

Details of the sale can be found here - the more you buy, the more you save! The sale ends next Tuesday, the 29th! 

Happy Black Friday on a Tuesday! 

A Surprise Bonus Shopbop Sale!

Standard Form Scarf / Marc Jacobs Bag / No. 21 Coat / Rails Shirt Dress / DL1961 Jeans / Kate Spade Booties / BB Dakota Shirt 

Even though Shopbop JUST had one of their biggest sales of the year, they surprised us with another little bonus sale. A ton of items just got marked down up to 40% off for the next 3 days! I've rounded up a few of my favorites! These items are perfect for heading into these colder months! I love the red toggle coat (hello, holidays!) and those tan suede Kate Spade booties are just too cute with the bow on the back.

What are your favorites?

Huge Shopbop Sale!

Sam Edelman Booties / Quay Sunglasses / Shiraleah Wine Glasses / Club Monaco Coat / BB Dakota Dress /  Mrs. President & Co Headband  / Rebecca Minkoff Bracelet /  Matiko Booties / Spanx Leggings / Minkpink Dress / Club Monaco Dress / Kate Spade Selfie Button

There's always the debate over which Shopbop sale is the best of the year, but for me personally I think this one is it. It comes at a perfect time - when we're all gearing up for fall shopping and adding some potentially pricey items to our carts & closets, like winter coats and boots! 

The best part of this sale is that you get 25% off your order now matter how much you spend, but you get 30% off if you spend over $500! That's really significant, especially when you're thinking about big ticket items. 

Because some of the items I was eyeing were low in stock, I decided I needed to jump on this sale first thing this morning. And I'm glad I did, because two of my biggest wants are already sold out in my size! I got them just in time.

So what did I end up with? My biggest priority was the Sam Edelman booties. They are perfect and will be so great for wearing to the office every day! So I snagged those. I also splurged on that beautiful Club Monaco coat - I was in need of a winter coat and this one is just so gorgeous. The oversized collar and gold zip really won me over! I also picked up the gray cowl neck BB Dakota dress annnnd those wine glasses, because how could I not? 

This is the biggest order I've ever placed, haha, and I'm so pumped for it all to arrive!! 

I also recently purchased the Spanx leather leggings and the Minkpink bell sleeve dress above. Both are great and I highly recommend! 

I'd love to know what you've got your eye on at Shopbop! Are you picking up anything during the sale? 

To get in on this event, simply use MAINEVENT16 at checkout. This sale goes until Friday at Midnight PST. Details & exclusions can be found here! 

Fall Shoe Round Up!

Lucky Brand Wedge Boot / Sam Edelman Flats / Joe Fresh Tweed Flats / Matiko Booties / Old Navy Slippers / Kate Spade x Keds Sneakers / Sam Edelman OTK boots / Nine West Brogue / Joe Fresh Plaid Snow Boot / Sam Edelman Bootie

Fall seems to come with the need for many, many shoes. I'm not sure what it is, but I find myself easily rattling off 5 or 6 pairs I "need" for the season... "I really need a tall boot I can wear to work, and black booties, and flats that work with tights, and snow boots..." - it's endless, really. 

So I've rounded up a few favorites in each category that will easily get you through the fall & winter season. Admittedly, I'm missing a rain boot from this round up, and it's also lacking a hot night out sort of boot (but who am I kidding, I don't actually wear those...) but I've got you covered for a versatile dressy boot you can wear both to the office and for a night out, a lace up flat in a beautiful fall hue, a jewel embellished tweed flat (that are SUPER affordable), a great casual tan bootie, a cozy pair of slippers, a super fun sneaker, a classic over the knee boot, lace up brogues that are perfect for the office, a snow boot in a fun buffalo plaid, and a classic pointed toe chelsea bootie. 

A couple of these will definitely be in my closet this fall! What fall shoe are you in the market for?

Cooler Temps

Madewell dress / Club Monaco Coat / Amber Sceats Earrings / Dynamite choker / Le Specs sunglasses / Bobi sweater / Sole Society boots / Michael Kors flats / Bronzallure ring / Rebecca Minkoff top / AG jeans 

While our days have still been, for the most part, hot & sunny, the mornings and evenings have cooled down drastically, which means fall really is on its way. So with that, I thought I'd do a little round up of some fall items I've been loving lately. 

I really wasn't sure how I felt about the choker trend when it first emerged... maybe because I legit wore chokers through the 90s and it felt really weird to go back there. BUT, I have found myself liking the wrap style ones, and this one from Dynamite is only $14 and is seriously cute. I need to get myself up to the mall to check it out in person, but I'm thinking about testing it out. 

Also, how cuuuuuute is this Club Monaco coat? The pale pink color and those pretty bell sleeves? Just love. 

The Hunt for Leather Leggings

Spanx / Plush / Blank Denim / BB Dakota / Hue / David Lerner 

Ah, leather leggings. I've been on a mental hunt for these for ages now! Truth? I haven't even tried a pair on, but man I sure do love the look of them on others. I keep telling myself that this is the year I find my pair, but there is something a little bit intimidating about drawing that much attention to my lower half for this pear shaped girl!

So beyond swooning and pinning like a madwoman on pinterest and scoping out pairs that are available online, I think my best bet would be to get out there and try some on in person to see if this is actually a trend I can pull off. Because I am dreeeeeaming of pairing them with super cozy knits all fall & winter long! 

That said, in all my perusing I found quite a few pairs that are under $100 and thought I'd share them with you! I'm also contemplating trying these from Dynamite and these from H&M as they are both super affordable! Worth a shot! Have you tried leather leggings? How do you feel about them?  

Fall Things

Free People Top / Kate Spade Bag / BB Dakota Dress / Sam Edelman Boots / Club Monaco Top / Sole Society Scarf (other version here for only $29!) / H&M Scarf / BP Utility Jacket / Vince Camuto Booties 

In one week, we will be saying farewell to August and hello to September. How is that even possible? This summer has gone so quickly. I'm always a little sad to see it go but if I'm being honest, I've got fall on the brain big time and have already started collecting & planning my fall wardrobe. 

These are a few pieces that I'm loving as of late and are also general categories of things I'm needing to add to my closet this fall - OTK boots, a new pair of black booties to wear with skirts & dresses, a great utility style jacket and of course, what's fall without scarves? 

I've actually owned 3 utility jackets in the past (all ordered online) and none of them have been what I've wanted. They all eventually landed in consignment. So I'd really, really love to find one that I love and becomes one of those go-to pieces that you throw over everything! I actually am LOVING the look of this one from Old Navy but as usual, their Canadian site is sold out in regular sizing (only petite & tall left) - though seems to be fully in stock for all you lucky American shoppers! 

What else is on your fall shopping list? Not pictured here, but I'm on the hunt for a great pair of black leather wedge boots, a few new pairs of jeans, a couple turtlenecks (both sweaters and thin knits for layering under things) and I'm also looking to up my lounge-wear game. Sweats, leggings, slippers and cute cozy tops so that if someone happened to knock on our door I wouldn't be totally embarrassed to answer it. ;) 

Weekend Wear

J.Crew Tee / Michael Kors Watch / Rag & Bone Jeans / Kate Spade Bag / Kate Spade Earrings / Sam Edelman Flats 

This weekend is supposed to be pretty darn rainy and the temps look like they're going to dip down low enough to want jeans (and make soup and perhaps binge watch netflix!), so I came up with this little weekend wear outfit that I'd love to sport this weekend. It looks so easy and comfortable yet totally put together, and could easily take me from errands to lounging to casual drinks with friends! 

I'm really wanting this J.Crew tee - comfy & casual but those ruffle sleeves just make it! SO cute.

Happy weekend, all! 

Fall Transition: Things I've Bought, Things I Want!

Free People Kate Thermal / Joe Fresh Scarf / Joe Fresh Blouse / Kate Spade Stud Earrings / Joe Fresh Skirt / BB Dakota Blouse / BB Dakota Sweater Dress

It feels like August just started but we're already closer to mid August than the beginning and before you know it, it will be September. So with that in mind, I've started to think about my fall wardrobe and the things I want & need for the upcoming season! I've started to do a bit of shopping, and above is a combo of things that I've already purchased and things that I'm eyeing!

And best part? These are all super affordable! 

The olive green Free People thermal is a total win. I have other free people tops (the ventura thermal, and a couple others) and I've always ordered a small, but I decided to go for a medium with this one and I'm glad I did - the fit is perfect! I wanted it a little long & loose to wear with leggings for comfy days. 

I also ordered the two BB Dakota items - the lace up black blouse and the sweater dress. I have to admit I'm not happy with the fit of the sweater dress for my body type and will be returning it. As is often the case with me, the top is baggy and the bottom hugs my hips and butt too much for the bagginess of the top. Womp womp. The blouse, however is adorable! I wish I ordered a size small instead of a medium, but now they're totally sold out in the black. It does still come in ivory, though!

Joe Fresh has also started to roll out their fall things and I am in LOVE with this skirt and top. They pair PERFECTLY together. I bought the skirt, and plan to go back for the blouse soon. Also, online it doesn't look like much but that olive plaid scarf is SO cute in person. Also need to snag that in my local store before it sells out.

And I always seem to swoon over Kate Spade studs. These black & gold ones are so me. I have the solid emerald green version of them and I wear them so much through the fall & winter. Might have to get these as well! 

What's on your wishlist for fall?? 

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is now PUBLIC!

If you follow blogs at all, I'm sure you were flooded with posts about the big Nordstrom Sale that's been happening! BUT, up until now, it was only open to Nordstrom cardholders, which I am not.

But todayyyy, the sale officially opens to the public, so you all can start taking advantage of this killer sale whether you have a nordstrom card or not! 

I've rounded up some of my favorites - not gonna lie, this all makes me a litttttle bit excited for fall. Too early?

The idea of wearing that forest green Eliza J dress with those black wedge boots is just too much for my little heart to handle right now - perfect fall work outfit! And cozy gray knits seemed to be a thing for me, too! I've seen a couple of bloggers post about the hooded cardi and it just looked so cute on. I'm also obsessed with the Vince Camuto boots - they look like the perfect OTK boot! 

I have a different faux leather jacket from Cupcakes & Cashmere that I LOVE, so when I spotted this one with the cute quilted shoulders I knew I wanted to include that one to show you all.

What about you? Have you shopped your hearts (and savings) out? 

Shop all the items below!

Day & Night - Perfect Off the Shoulder Dress

Mishka Necklace / Kate Spade Tumbler / Eliza Gran Tote / Soludos Sandals / MANGO dress / Adia Kibur Earrings / Loeffler Randall Clutch / Loeffler Randall Wedges / Stay Fancy Wine Glass

My friend Kristin showed me this dress saying "This is so you" and when I clicked on it she couldn't have been more right. I LOVE THIS DRESS. Ugh. I'm really trying to limit my summer shopping, but I thought it would make a fun round up to show how this dress could be perfect for both day or night with a simple switch of accessories & shoes! Gotta love dresses that are this versatile!

The day time look is filled with brights colors and summer textures, and I wanted to keep the evening look summer-y as well. A black espadrille wedge is perfect for balancing night time vibes with hot summer temps and the texture of this clutch is so fun!  

Can I just have all of these items magically delivered to my closet for this weekend, please? 

Summer Swim!

Splendid / Nanette Lepore / L*Space / 6 Shore Road by Pooja / Kate Spade / 6 Shore Road by Pooja 

It's the first day of summer! This weekend was the perfect kickoff to summer - pool time, laying in the sun, watching rugby, late night drinks, pals, bbqs, etc! Couldn't have been a better way to welcome summer! So with that in mind, and seeing as I put on a bathing suit for the first time in a year this weekend, I thought I'd round up some of my favorites. 

Random question - bathing suits vs. swim suits? Is one Canadian? I grew up saying bathing suit but whenever I go to type it I feel funny. 

Bring on Summer

MISA Camilla Dress / Adia Kibur Earrings / MISA straw tote / Sole Society Calla Sandals / H&M Pom Pom Shorts / Soludos Espadrilles /  Deborah Lippmann Pretty in Pink Nail Set / Endless Rose Romper / Coach Wedge Sandals / J.Crew Swim Suit / Old Navy Striped Dress / Kate Spade Straw Bag 

We had a stretch of hot sunny days followed by a stretch of gray rainy days - which, to be honest, haven't been awful because it's allowed for one more stretch of netflix binges and making soup before summer hits full force! (Downton Abbey and this delicious tuscan bean soup, to be specific) 

But now I'm feeling more than ready for some summer weather and all the cute outfits that go with it! Here's a little round up of some super cute summer pieces - Old Navy has been killing it with cute summer dresses (Unfortunately our closest Old Navy is an hour and a half away, so I need to make a trip soon to stock up!) and how cuuuuuute is that black lace up romper? So perfect for a night out, and could work with both a strappy heel or a more casual lace up espadrille! LOVE it. 

What's your favorite? What else are you craving this summer?

Under $100!

Wayf / Lucca Couture / MinkPink /English Factory / Sole Society / Sashi / Lucy Paris / Soludos / Endless Rose / Caslon 

I sometimes have  hard time justifying spending a lot of money on spring & summer pieces. We have such a long fall/winter season here in eastern Canada that it makes sense to invest in boots, coats and warm sweaters, but when it comes to cutesy summer dresses & shoes I don't like to spend a lot. So today I thought I'd do a round up of some suuuuper cute pieces that are all under $100!

I just bought that adorable lace off the shoulder top (currently sold out but hopefully will restock - it runs a wee bit small in the chest, so I'm thankful I sized up when ordering but it's such a gorgeous little top! Can't wait to wear it out this summer. Also seriously considering the white lace peplum at the bottom - thoughts?

I realized after making this collage that I left out my favorite brand that is almost always under $100 - BB Dakota! So be sure to check their pieces out as well, but definitely wanted to share some new to me brands that are super cute and affordable, like Wayf, Endless Rose and English Factory!

White & Blue

Show Me Your Mumu Top / Schutz Flats / BB Dakota Dress / Mango Top / Christoph Sauvet Collection Top / Soludos Espadrilles / Soft Joie Dress / Banana Republic Top / Lovers & Friends Top 

I find it so funny and random when something all of a sudden stands out to you so much, as if you've never seen it before, and you just can't get enough of it. This is me lately with blue & white combos. I just find it so striking, feminine and fresh. I recently got a new blue & white bedding set and I wake up so happy with it every day, and that love seems to be spreading to clothing! 

I actually own very little blue clothing but this fresh blue & white combo is perfect for spring & summer and I will definitely be adding a few pieces to my wardrobe! The center top above is my absolute favorite of the bunch, and I've also seen the bottom center top on a couple of bloggers (Krystin and Crystalin) and it was gorgeous on both of them! 

A Few Things for Spring

BB Dakota Top / Steve Madden Sandals / Kate Spade Sandals / H&M Fringe Tank / Kate Spade Bag / BB Dakota Dress / Sole Society Sandals / BaubleBar Earrings

Last weekend we fiiiiiiinally got a warm, sunny spring day! I sat outside in shorts and soaked up the glorious sun and it made me so excited for warm days ahead! While I'm still wearing pants & a leather jacket and often a scarf still, I know that warm sunny days are just around the corner! 

And of course, with that my urge to shop increases dramatically. I'll take one of everything above, please!! I'm definitely ordering the lace off the shoulder top and telling myself that it should probably be the last off the shoulder top I buy for a while - 3 is enough, seeing as I can't wear them to work so they're strictly evening & weekend wear. But does an off the shoulder dress count? I don't have one of those yet, and this one is SO sweet. ;) These are both under $80, just FYI!

Tassels Tassels Tassels!

BaubleBar Honolulu Drop Erarings / Mishky Koala Necklace /  BaubleBar Verona Tassel Earrings / Shashi Tassel Earrings /  Forever21 Colorblock Bracelet Set / Lead Multi Tassel Necklace / BaubleBar Bahama Tassel Necklace / Lead Tassel Bracelet / Vanessa Mooney Tassel Earrings / Bauble Bar Antiqua Bracelets / BaubleBar Grenada Tassel Necklace / BaubleBar Nolita Drop Earrings / BaubleBar Bali Tassel Necklace / BaubleBar Honolulu Drop Earrings 

Sometimes seasons pass where I really don't take to any of the trends and nothing in stores appeals to me. Then there are seasons like this spring where EVERYTHING appeals to me and I'm wanting everything in sight. So along with my off the shoulder obsession, I'm also completely obsessed with tassels! They are so cute and fun for summer time and just add such a playful touch to an outfit. Here's a round up of some super adorable options! 

What's your take on the tassel??