Madewell Tee, Agolde Shorts, T by Alexander Wang Blazer, Sam Edelman Mules, Chanel Handbag
As summer is closing out we’ve been blessed with a heat wave that makes it feel like fall isn’t just around the corner. We’ve taken advantage and spent as much time as possible in the lake, walking around town to watch the construction sites and living in the sandbox. Days like the last few we’ve had have felt more like typical summer days of the past, and less like we’re navigating the summer during a pandemic.
I’m loving the look of pairing shorts and a blazer, it is hands down what I would be wearing to every single outing of a non-covid summer. I did get a chance to wear this little ensemble while house hunting, (proof that I have actually left the house a handful of times), and it felt glorious. I love that the blazer itself is what elevates the ensemble, as the base is a simple combination of denim shorts and a tee. This blush pink blazer is one of my most favourite, and I’ve worn it on the blog before in a more office appropriate way. I’m crossing my fingers that next summer will look different, and I’ll be able to meet friends for dinner and drinks, donning my blazer and shorts.
Photos by Kiera Schussler
Sunday Best Dress, Alexander Wang Sandals, Chanel Handbag
Over the past few years the little white dress has gained popularity and worked it’s way up the fashion ladder to become as synonymous as the little black dress. It’s refreshing to have another go-to option in the wardrobe, especially since the whole white-after-Labor Day has become less of an unwritten rule and more of an old suggestion. This dress is the current fav in my closet, and the best part is the built-in shorts to protect from potentially embarrassing situations due to it’s short hem length. The elastic cuff on the bottom of the sleeve also allows me to push the sleeves up to create a short, puff sleeved look. Two looks in one is winning in my book, especially these days, I’ll take anything as a win!
Photos by Kiera Schussler
Mason Romper, Brixton Straw Hat, Gucci Sandals, Celine Handbag
We have finally been blessed with a string of hot days, the first of all summer, making it feel like it’s actually, summer. We’ve parked ourselves at the lake for the last few months, and while the setting is beyond gorgeous, it’s been hard not to share it with our friends. We envisioned this summer completely differently, basically as a revolving door of company, and it’s been the exact opposite. While it’s been a complete letdown, I know it won’t always be this way, so until then I’m settling for FaceTime wine dates with the girls.
I feel like every post for the foreseeable future should be labelled, ‘what I would wear if I went anywhere’. This is exactly what I would be wearing if I was headed out to drinks with the girls, dinner with my man, or running errands, fashionably of course. In reality I don’t ever exit my lounge wear, but hey, a girl can dream, right?! I said farewell to the vast majority of my rompers, but this number feels less romper and more flowy dress, and it’s definitely earned its keep in the closet. I’ve always been a hat lover, and when I saw this one I bought it on the spot. Not only is the quality fantastic, but it’s 1/6th of the price of it’s hat competitors sitting on the shelf next to it. It makes me believe 2020 hasn’t been all bad.
Photos by Kiera Schussler
Equipment Blouse, AGOLDE Shorts, Elizabeth & James Blazer, Chanel Flats
It’s been so long since I’ve shot for photos. We’ve been laying extremely low since Covid, and it would be a lie to say there wasn’t extreme boredom and loneliness hitting hard these days. Even our kids are itching to resume play dates. We’re living outside of the city as we search for a new home, which has been a blessing as there’s more room for the kids to run and be free. If this pandemic has taught me anything though, it’s confirmed that it doesn’t matter where you are, it’s who you have to share it with. I would give anything to have the girls over for wine, to have our family friends up to the lake, and host dinner parties and play dates. Contracting Covid comes with too high of a risk for myself and those in our bubble, so we’re erring on the side of caution.
At the start of the summer I went through all my shorts, many of which hadn’t fit since before kids, and did a complete overhaul, getting rid of basically everything. I purchased a couple of fabulous pairs of denim cutoffs that I’ve been wearing religiously all summer. My uniform day in and out has consisted of shorts and a tee. It was fun to style and dress up my cutoffs as I would if I were actually leaving the house. Come next summer my arsenal of ensembles will be on point, as I’ve spent the season of Covid perfecting them to a ‘T’.
Photos by Kiera Schussler
Wolford Bodysuit, AGOLDE Denim, Rebecca Minkoff Belt, Aritzia Trench, Aquazzura Mules, Chanel Handbag
In Alberta, the first stage of reopening is happening, and while I’m admittedly not going to be lining up to go anywhere anytime soon, it’s positive to see things start to open up again. Since I’ll be staying close to home I thought I’d share another round of what I’m reading, cooking, and overall, what I’m doing to keep busy.
To spice things up around here I’ve been planning themed nights, and last night was the first. We did Greek for dinner, pulling out some of my favourite recipes, alongside a new one, and whoa, best. meal. ever. I used Half Baked Harvest’s Chicken Souvlaki Bowls to make the chicken skewers (first time using this chicken recipe, it was delish) and her recipe to make the Homemade Naan Bread (I’ve made her naan bread many times before and it’s unreal). I used Erin Ireland’s recipe for World’s Best Greek Potatoes, (also have made before and are insanely tasty). Ina Garten’s Greek Salad is hands down my favourite and is a regular in my rotation. Everything was beyond, the flavours paired so well together and I think it’s fair to say this was one of the best meals I’ve made.
Sheltering at home has given me some time to sit down and read, and I’ve definitely been taking advantage. I just finished The German Midwife (really enjoyed this, not mind blowing but an enjoyable read), as well as The Nest (it was meh at best, surprised it had a Heather’s Pick attached to it), and next on my list are American Dirt and When All Is Said: A Novel.
Each season I’ve been narrowing down what is missing in my wardrobe to a couple of items, being extremely conscious of what I’m bringing in. This summer I’m on the hunt for a pair of white woven mules, and these, these, and these are all in contention. I also recently purchased some shorts I’d been eyeing up, and I’m obsessed. Last summer I purchased a dupe pair to see if I’d like the length and I ended up loving the longer inseam.
I feel like it’s getting harder and harder to keep the kids entertained throughout this time, but it’s definitely gotten better since discovering Busy Toddler on Instagram. I’ve also stocked up on sandbox toys and fully plan on sending the kids out to the sandbox as often as possible. The water table we purchased two summers ago is being used on the daily, and has been doing double duty as it’s the perfect vessel for some of the activities I’ve found on Busy Toddler.
Photos by Kiera Schussler
