Spring Florals

Mattisse Floral blazer c/o Sugarlips | Smart Set tank | Rich&Skinny boyfriend jeans [similar]
nude pumps [similar] | Matt & Nat clutch

What a sweet coincidence! Just a few days ago a was drooling over blazers and then this lovely arrived from Sugarlips! I could not believe my luck when I saw this gem. I'm definitely more used to a structured blazer but I have been loving the relaxed fit and can't wait to style it again. I'm thinking jean shorts, or maybe a cute single-coloured sundress - how would you style it?

lust list :: blazers

Paul Smith classic blazer | Diane Von Furstenberg Feriha Cady blazer | Malene Etioloa Striped blazer | Rag & Bone Jefferson Striped Linen blazer | Malene Salisca Floral blazer | Crepe de Chine blazer | Rag & Bone classic blazer | Smythe blazer | Rag & Bone printed blazer

Oh myyyyyyyy. I've got blazers on the brain. It's becoming an issue. I just want ALL of the blazers. All of them for myself. Striped, floral, cream, blue, peach, thick striped, grey, different floral, linen, cotton, silk, jersey. I want them all. Alas, as I am on a spending moratorium to save up for our honeymoon so I must settle for daydreaming of these lovelies instead.

May Flowers

BB Dakota trench [similar] | Joe Fresh stripes [similar] | Hunter boots | Matt & Nat bag

The gorgeous weather of the past couple weeks had me believing summer had arrived early and would be shacking up with us for the foreseeable future. Apparently I am a little naive. Luckily, rain around these parts is as fleeting as that tease of a summer. I expect sunny skies and slightly cooler, but lovely weather on the horizon. 

Spring Fling :: product review

dress c/o eShakti [similar] | nude pumps | Matt & Nat clutch 

A little while ago, longer than I'd care to admit, eShakti contacted me about reviewing their Spring Line. I was familiar with the brand having seen some of my favourite bloggers sporting their frocks and agreed to check them out. I took my time choosing a dress, so long that the ones I settled on quickly went out of stock [people must love them!] a number of times. When I finally spotted the above I just snatched it up without a second thought.

I was pleasantly surprised that I got to choose my neckline, skirt length and pockets or none. I checked out a couple other dresses and the options even extend to inclusion of embellishments and sleeves! I absolutely love this flexibility as we all have been the victim of falling in love with a piece of clothing only to realize that the sleeves hit you all wrong, the neckline just doesn't work or the hemline, though appropriate on your friends, makes you look like a lady of the night... and I don't mean catwoman. 

Well, this lovely came together just right. I not sure about you, but it has me dreaming of a bike ride and a picnic and that suits me perfectly. I'm so pleased I may just get myself a post-birthday gift - which one do you like best?

Strapless Poplin dress | Colorblock Stripe Jersey jacket | Contrast Printblock Georgette dress | Emmeline dress

BIRTHDAY, hooray!

Today is my birthday! As per my birthday tradition it is calling for rain - thundershowers no less - but it doesn't even matter. Not a little bit. No sky is going to rain on my parade [or birthday as it were]. 

I'm not entirely sure what Jack has in store for us but I do know it involves playing hooky, sleeping in late, tasty treats and bike riding adventures - unless, of course, we are majorly rained out in which case swap in: cross-city road trips. Hope you all have lovely days with at least one adventure and while you're at it, eat a piece of cake in honour of my birthday why don't you? 

Blue, White & Trench

Jack by BB Dakota trench | James Perse top | Joe Fresh slacks | Franco Sarto pumps | Matt & Nat bag

As an East Coast girl I must admit I am completely floored by the gorgeous weather my new city has been experiencing. I am having a hard time believing that it's true - it's too perfect. Ashton, are you punking me? What's that, you can't control the weather? ...odd

My birthday has a habit of attracting rain though so I'm not going to hold my breathe just yet, it's not like I moved to Texas [gahhh, maybe someday]. Even still, let it rain, I've been spoiled this last week. I can be a nice birthday girl and let the flowers have their May showers.

You are Invited!

Last weekend may have just ended but I can't help but start looking forward to next Saturday - I have been invited in the inaugural Style Trade Montreal and now I get to pass the invitation on to you! 

I've always been so envious of other cities when they host large closet sales so I guess it's no surprise I can't wait! Not only will I get the chance to trade in some of my lightly-loved & never-worn pieces for some new-to-me gems BUT they will also have a stylist on hand to give advice, mini manicures throughout the day and a David's Tea bar. 

The event runs 10am - 3pm, Saturday, May 11th at 5524 Saint-Patrick suite 325 
Door A, with tickets currently on sale here. So, Montreal, am I going to see you there?!