My casual Friday work outfit; I liked it more and more as the day went on--does that ever happen to you?--so thought I'd share. I typically post my daily looks on Instagram under the hashtag #acolookdowns.
Outfit deets: American Eagle top, H&M denim skinnies & Diva Lounge wedges.
Friday night date night at Miko Sushi; if you're looking for good sushi, please don't go there. If you're a bit of a sushi snob, like us, you won't like it. The fish was not terribly fresh, portions were small and there was nothing special about it. To top it off, the service was terrible. Needless to say, we won't be back.
Outfit deets: Jacob sweater (new!), DIY denim cut-offs (thrifted men's pants turned shorts), Zara heels & Mossimo clutch (old).
Saturday night dinner: sausages & salae (one splurgy bun for me!).
Saturday night Walmart run to get some treats for a movie night. Earlier that day I realized we were rockin' a twinsies look; the cashier at Walmart loudly pointed it out too.
Sunday morning breakfast: 3 egg whites + 1 egg over easy on toasted ww multigrain & left over turkey bacon from Saturday morning with a peppermint tea.
I spent the day on Sunday doing me. I took outfit photos, filmed a haul video, edited some of my vlog, went shopping--I decided to return the Zara heels I recently purchased--and hit the gym.
Outfit deets: DIY'ed Tina Turner shirt ("Live in Concert!", thrifted), H&M skirt, Aldo wedges, F21 bralette & Ardene cross-body bag.
Did some editing on Sunday morning before heading out. Will have a vlog up tonight from the past week! See my other vlogs HERE.
I worked out on Saturday and Sunday; I recently joined a new gym and love the facility, that said, it's still difficult to get there, but I got it in this weekend.
Sunday night BBQ once again at #Skybox2013; always a good time. Marco made us steaks and mine was perfectly cooked the way I like, rare. This was also my first corn on the cob of the season. Last week, Sarah and I had a conversation about corn on the cob, and really, it's non-health benefits despite being a 'vegetable'. Despite all that, it still tasted delicious and like summertime.
My new favourite wine, Apothic Red; a blend of shirz, merlot, cab sauv & zinfandel. Amaze.
Enjoying another beautiful sunset; Summer please don't go.
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Outfit deets:
* Nine West dress from The Bay (new this summer) which I love. I showcased it in my, 'What to Wear to a Summer Event' video. The a-line silhouette is not my typical pick but I love how I feel in this and it is very figure flattering. I've only worn it a couple times in a few months because it's so unique looking but it would be perfect for picnics, a baby or bridal shower, a lunch date and as I wore it: for work.
* Gap cardigan (old) in navy.
* BCBG nude peep-toe pumps (old).
The quality of these pictures turned out terribly, and because I was using my point-and-shoot, I didn't realize until I was exporting them off my camera.
Ugh.
Whatever though, I wanted to share because the outfit was pretty and I felt good in it. Additionally, I post fewer than few outfits so really can't afford not to share this one.
The good news is the weekend is almost here and tonight is my last volleyball game before the tournament in a couple weeks. I joined a beach volleyball league for the first time this summer (I've only ever played indoor before) and while I have enjoyed it, the get-sand-in-place-UOENO, has run it's course. Basically I'm sick of having a permanent hair-washing date every Thursday night so cyanara beach v-ball.
And a fun one from the 'gram...
I think my earliest memory is meeting my new sister in the hospital when she was born. I remember wearing a blue and white mini-checkered pattern dress and being totally enamoured with her tiny feet. Apparently I held her and didn't want to give her back.
Thinking back on this feels so special; my first memory is of my sister, what a sweet one. And now that she is a mother herself--as of just over a week ago--it's almost surreal seeing how small we once were in these photos.
What is your earliest memory?
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I hate that everyone is talking Fall--summer is so short, why are we rushing!?--but at the same time, I can't help but get excited for some Fall fashion. I have a distinct idea in my mind of what I want to wear this Autumn, providing the weather cooperates--so not likely--and it involves a lot of dark colours (mainly black, grey, navy & burgundy), chunky moto-style boots, oversized scarves and sweaters--nothing new for me--and getting a cute hat with a big pom-pom on it.
See more on my Fall Inspiration board HERE.
I wanted to share with you guys some groceries I recently picked up. Since my grocery runs generally look about the same with a substitute of certain fruits and veggies here and there, the basics are always kept on lock.
I love eating healthy and have trained my tastebuds to enjoy the flavours of certain things I know some people don't like. I'm a huge quinoa fan, prefer whole wheat breads (when I eat gluten), enjoy adding oatmeal in my morning shake, like the taste of unsweetened almond milk, etc. I try to eat healthy 80% of the time and make healthy food choices. I will always love pie, pastry, ginger snaps, chocolate & sweets, but try not to overindulge too much.
I typically do one larger grocery shop per week, but tend to hit the store a few times within the week to grab more unique foods that are required for a certain dish or meal I'm planning. I always keep fruit, yoghurt, eggs and some sort of salad mix on hand. I frequently eat salad for lunch during the week and usually add some form of protein--hard boiled eggs, chicken or tuna--if I can. My favourite salads contain fruit--some sort of berry or pears--avocado and nuts (if I have them on hand, which I generally don't). Most often I make a mix of avocado, grape tomatos & spinach.
I always buy the largest container of eggs as if I don't cook them, I will just hard boil all of them, stick 'em in a vase in the fridge for an easy snack or again to add to a salad in a pinch.
Back in March, when I switched over to a Gluten-free lifestyle--ish--I also swapped out my 2% milk for almond milk. I was a milk fiend and would drink two or more large glasses per day and go through, what I would call, 'withdrawls' if I didn't get my milk. This would even result in headaches; I was serious about milk. The calories and sugar in it though are pretty serious and I was likely consuming 300+ calories in milk alone. Unsweetened almond milk has 30 calories/cup which is awesome. I find it's pretty thick too so a small glass is enough for me. Additionally, I like to buy one regular--for cooking--and one vanilla flavoured for drinking. Once the vanilla runs out, I will drink the original but prefer vanilla.
The Oikos Greek yogurt is a personal fave and they come in so many flavours now. Since my last vacation in Mexico, I've become somewhat obsessed with all consumable things coconut, mainly, ice cream. Unfortunately, coconut ice cream is very hard to come by so last week I tried throwing one of my personal sized coconut yogurts in the freezer and the next day? Coconut frozen yogurt! It actually tasted pretty good and is obviously much better for you. I'd suggest taking it out an hour before you want to eat it as it gets quite frozen.
Hope this post was interesting and let me know what else you would like to see on A.Co est. 1984.
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