Joie Blouse (similar here), Alice + Olivia Skirt, Rebecca Minkoff Blazer, Brian Atwood Pumps, Michael Kors Watch, Stella & Dot Bracelet, Swarovski Bracelet, David Yurman Bracelet
When the weather in Calgary is cooperating this city is a true beauty. I had a wonderful weekend, spending the majority of my days outside in the sunshine in the company of some of the best people I know. It’s ironic that when I moved to Calgary from Vancouver I couldn’t imagine why I had chosen to make the move, and now, three years later, I can’t picture myself anywhere else. Yes, I can hear the eyes rolling from all the friends and family who had to put up with my complaints for the first two and half years. What can I say, a girl can change her mind, right?
Joie Sweater, Veda Leather Skirt (similar here), Saint Laurent Sandals, Chanel Handbag, Swarovski Earrings, Alden Rae Bracelet, Hermes Watch, David Yurman Bracelet, Stella & Dot Bracelet
Sometimes comfort needs to work with everything that lives in your closet. Which was exactly my theory when I decided to pair my leather skirt and sky high pumps with a cozy, comfy sweater. The sweater makes the entire ensemble feel unfussy and easy, and the fabulous part is I’ll be able to wear it with my skinny jeans come fall. I’m actually wondering why I didn’t think of this earlier.
Alice + Olivia Dress (similar here), BCBG Belt, Stuart Weitzman Espadrilles, Chloe Handbag (different color), Michael Kors Watch, David Yurman Bracelet, Stella & Dot Bracelet, La Vie Parisienne Earrings
Florals are everywhere this summer, in vibrant hues that don’t usually reside in my closet. I love the idea of a bright pop of color, especially when grounded by a neutral handbag and sandals. Going with such a bright palette sometimes makes me question whether it’s too much, but if you can’t do color on a sunny summer day, when can you? So get out of your comfort zones ladies, and try something a little more daring than you usually would, it is only summer for a few months of the year after all.
RED Valentino Dress (similar here and here), Lammles Boots, La Vie Parisienne Earrings, Gucci Watch, Chan Luu Bracelet, BCBG Clutch
When the stampede rolls in to town I revert to auto-pilot and immediately head to my closet searching for all of the plaid and denim I own. So you can only imagine my delight when I came across this denim dress months ago, confidently knowing that come Stampede time I would absolutely nail my ensemble. The fabulous thing is that I can envision this dress not done up for Stampede too. Paired with a bright belt, sexy sandals, layered necklaces finished off with a top knot and I’ll be ready to roll.
There are times when I get stuck in a dessert rut. I tend to stick with what works, and that usually consists of my comfort categories of cakes, cookies and ice cream. Lately I’ve been attempting to push my culinary skills to their max, and while the recipe I chose wasn’t difficult in execution, I’ve never actually made anything like it. I came across a recipe from Williams Sonoma for Blueberry Fool, which is an English dessert that incorporates pureed fruit. The addition of Creme de Cassis really brought this tasty treat to a whole new level, I already can’t wait to make it again.
