Equipment Blouse (similar here and here), Diane von Furstenberg Skirt (similar here), Aquazurra Sandals (different colour here), Stella McCartney Handbag (different colour here), Chanel Watch, Charriol Bracelet, David Yurman Bracelet
During the winter months I tend to be drawn to a wardrobe that consists heavily of black. There is some practicality involved as the winter months bring dirt in spades, which more often than not I end up wearing in some capacity. So typically when the weather starts warming up, often does my ensemble colour choices. I have to say though, incorporating black, even in summer, never seems like a bad idea. Especially when paired with white. This gives me an opportunity to wear white, but when I undoubtedly spill coffee all over me, the black accents are there to help cover it up.
Aritzia Dress, Stuart Weitzman Sandals, Celine Handbag, Gucci Watch, Chan Luu Bracelet (similar here), Stella + Dot Bracelet, La Vie Parisienne Earrings
I’ve been away from my little space on the internet for a while now, sometimes you just need to take a break to regroup and reevaluate. It’s been nearly two years since I started this blog, and there’s definitely been times of questioning whether it’s worth all of the effort to keep it afloat. At the end of the day though, it feels pretty significant to have a tiny place in such a vast space to share what I love most. So I’m back, reinvigorated and full of ideas, information and images to share with all of you. Let’s have some fun figuring this all out together (preferably with a delicious cocktail in hand).
While spring cleaning a couple of weeks ago I came across a stack of denim that I had pulled from my closet last spring, deeming it ‘out’ of style. These days I tend to wear my denim a touch more tapered (aka. skinny) than when the style was the flare. I knew that I didn’t want to completely rid my old denim, it all still fit, much of the pairs perfectly broken in. And then it occurred to me, the best way to salvage my old threads would be to transform them from pants to cut offs.
Step #1 – Pull out all of your denim that is deemed unworthy of full length wear, but full of promise as cut offs. Styles that are a bit looser in the leg, such as boyfriend jeans work extremely well. Jegging or second-skin denim may not result in incredibly flattering shorts.
Step #2 – All you’ll need is a pair of scissors, a measuring tape and something to mark your cut line with.
Step #3 – Measure out where you want your shorts to end. You can use an existing pair of denim shorts and measure the inseam to recreate the length. I find it’s always better to start longer and cut shorter if needed. If you initially cut them too short it’s much more difficult to add length after the fact. Once you determine where you’d like the inseam to come to, draw a line across the leg in a slight upwards direction.
Step #4 – Cut the leg off the pants using the guideline drawn out. Fold the pants in half and use the freshly cut leg as a guideline to cut off the remaining leg.
Step #5 – If you’re wanting to keep your cut offs longer and wear them with a frayed hem you’re all finished. You can throw them in the dryer to speed up the process of fraying the hem, or you can wait for regular wear and tear to determine your hemline. If you’re nervous about the amount of fray that will take place you can sew a line anywhere from 1-2cm’s above the bottom hem to prevent the fraying from continuing any further than your stitch line.
Step #6 – If you’ve decided to cuff your shorts, give them a good press with the iron to create a firm crease. Roll up once, press, and roll up once more and press again. Never was finding the perfect pair of denim shorts this easy.
Come summer time the sweet treat I crave most is by far a bowl of creamy, cold ice cream. I started making my own a couple of years ago, and it’s hard to go back once you’ve experienced homemade. I tried this recipe for Vanilla Ice Cream with Butterscotch Swirl, and I can’t even explain the deliciousness of the whole combination. Using vanilla bean seeds elevates the vanilla base, while simultaneously cutting the sweetness of the butterscotch for the perfect marriage of understated decadence.
Summer is finally here and though we’ve waited patiently for months for it’s arrival, it always seems to go by in the blink of an eye. So in order to maximize my days of sunshine I’ve made a little list of all the warm weather activities I’d like to squeeze in. Time at the lake, cycling along the river (while making pit stops for a beverage or two), and outdoor concerts and theatre are just a few points on my ambitious list of summer time fun. I thought I would share with you all the items that are bound to help me accomplish these goals, while looking as stylish as can be.
- Donut Pool Float
- Polaroid Instant Digital Camera
- Bike Basket
- Glass Water Bottles
- Beg Bicycle
- Stripe Bike Bell
- Hillside Picnic Basket
- Sunny Life Beach Radio
- Frends Rose Gold Headphones
- Striped Infinity Beach Towel
- Kate Spade Sunglasses
- Oversized Inflatable Ball
