About a month ago, we took a little day trip to Gatineau Park and took a small hike around Pink Lake. If you've never been, it's this beautiful aqua-teal coloured lake in Quebec that is just stunning in person. I'm not the biggest outdoor-sy person, but this is something worth seeing, if anything for the photos.
We took Marco's Mom with us, since she was in town, and walked around the park a bit, enjoyed the views before heading back to Ottawa to hit the mall. Classic women! I'd love to share some photos with you if you'd like to see...
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Hope you ladies had a great weekend. I'm keeping this recap somewhat short as I guess I just didn't capture a ton.
We went back to Kingston for the internment of Marco's father. Afterwards, we went back to the house for a huge Filipino feast and some time to relax.
The next day...
Happy Friday & welcome to the weekend! I'm definitely ready for sleeping in and relaxing a bit. I'm planning to film a video this weekend and just take it easy. Next week I'm re-starting the Article Club and we will be reading this one if you'd like to share your thoughts. Have a great weekend!
I'm giving away two tickets to the Booby Ball in Ottawa for next Friday!
So pretty.
9 Snapchat tricks you might not know.
Simple but handy etiquette tips.
Just picked up these & it's like you're wearing nothing at all!
Why girls should get strong, not skinny.
Loving this song.
Revealing portraits of heavily tattooed people.
(Photo of a common dinner at our place: chicken rice bowls with mixed greens, black beans & random veggies or whatever I can find in the fridge thrown in. Topped with tons of Sriracha and an over-easy egg. Cheers!)
Hi ladies! I always like sharing these posts with you because it can't be a photo-shoot style post for every outfit, but there are a lot of outfits that don't ever make it to the blog #realtalk
Here are a few looks as of late via Instagram and the camera roll.
SCARF | H&M JACKET - OLD (SIMLAR) | TOP | DISTRESSED DENIM | ALDO BOOTS (SIMILAR, LOVE THESE) | FRINGE BAG
I wore this outfit one evening shopping, and it's basically my weekend / evening uniform. I love a good distressed skinny, a looser fitting top, ankle boots and an oversized scarf. A leather jacket and a beanie would be great accessories to add into the mix for a chic, layered look.
October has had some highs and lows, but we are still keepin' on.
We traveled back and forth to see Marco's family, I shared my travel style & we hosted Thanksgiving at our place. I got some new peep-toe booties and wore a variation of this outfit every weekend.
We celebrated our friends wedding, helped pick apples in the in-laws garden and celebrated a friends birthday.
The saddest news of the month was putting down our family dog, Peanut, who would have been 16 this month. Despite the fact that she lived a long and wonderful life, it doesn't make it easier. We miss her so much.
I shared an outfit with my new OTK boots, we went to see Kevin Hart (man, we needed that laugh) and I started wearing socks #soundsweirdbuttrue
I saw my photos on the doors of Place d'Orleans (the first photos of the photoshoot I did back in August; vlog of the day here), checked out the granite slabs for my condo, did some shopping and celebrated Halloween as a mermaid.
Some posts you may have missed:
Halloween has come & went but I wanted to share my costume. I went as a mermaid and created the costume myself. It was quite labour intensive as I'm definitely an amateur sewer, but it actually turned out #success
I wasn't really able to document how I went about sewing the skirt and creating the top, but wanted to share a few steps along with photos of the finished product as I know some you ladies were asking.
I love how the super trendy over-the-knee boot has become a wardrobe staple. Not only do they keep you warm and stylish, they pair effortlessly with jeans, leggings and flowy dresses. I equally love how we are seeing a shift towards a chunkier heel--hoorah for sturdiness--which is great if you experience winters with ice and snow, like myself.
Today I'm sharing some OTK boots that I would love to have in my closet. While I love a good deal, quality plays a big role for this kind of boot since there is so much of it. You want something that will look well made and stand the test of time (and cold weather elements!).
O U T F I T D E E T S : PONCHO | FREE PEOPLE SWEATER (SIMILAR, LESS EXPENSIVE OPTION) | CHIQLE DENIM (SIMILAR) | ALDO BOOTIES (SIMILAR, SIMILAR & JUST PICKED UP THESE) | FRINGE BAG | ALDO SUNGLASSES (SIMILAR) | LIPSTICK
Ponchos are huge this year and the time to wear them is now. I love the look paired over a sweater or snugger fitting, long-sleeved tee, however, it would look great over a leather jacket for some added warmth. With so many options out there right now, you can easily make this trend your own, no matter what your budget. Loving this stripe one & this poncho vest. I've linked a few options down below if you ladies are interested.
For the boots, I've been living in these since picking them up a few weeks ago. These are from last season, but new to me. I was coveting them hard last year but never pulled the trigger and they never went on sale. I finally scored them at 60% off the original price from the sale section, shocking they had my size--such a happy day!
If you're in the market for new boots, an ankle boot with a chunkier heel is the way to go for Fall (or over-the-knee; you can't really go wrong with either). The taupes and tans are super on trend, but black works too if that's more you. These have become an everyday boot for me so look for something that is comfortable to walk in that you can pair with denim, cotton skinnies & leggings.
On Friday, we had a bunch of friends over to watch the Jays game. Such a disappointing end, but what a great run. I'm not huge into sports but was definitely rooting for them. On the flip side, we had a ton of amazing food.
On Saturday morning, we headed out to Kingston to visit Marco's mom...
I went into Forever 21 the other evening and they had a ton of cozy, affordable items,great for Fall. I love chunky knits, faux leather & oversized scarfs for this time of year, so sharing a few finds I loved.
Long tail or side-split tops are super trendy, an inexpensive version is the way to go. I love the colour on that teal moto jacket & the v-hem on the grey sweater. I haven't tried a midi dress yet but love it paired with the little ankle boots & a floppy hat. Also, how chic is that faux leather dress? I love that the hemline is longer which is classy but also great for my taller girls.
I'm obsessing over waistcoats this year--essentially a sleeveless jacket--and they are a super chic third piece to add over denim or a long-sleeved dress. Those chunky-heeled ankle boots are real leather and a great price (my size is sold out, otherwise I'd be ordering them) & I own that stripe scarf in grey and wear it constantly.
Last year I bought sequin pants (3 ways to wear them here), which are great for the holidays, and you can't go wrong with an over-the-knee boot with a sturdy heel.
Happy weekend ladies! I'm know I'm a little late with the Friday Finds; we had a birthday dinner that went late on Thursday night and Friday was super busy.
We ended up having a bunch of friends over Friday evening to watch the Jays game too, which resulted in Marco's famous chilli and some amazing apps brought by friends. This weekend we are out of town visiting family & staying toasty indoors. Hope you're having a great weekend!
Get in my closet.
There was an election in Canada this week. This made me LOL.
On privilege. (Wow)
How cozy is this blanket? Reminds me of this Instagram.
Visiting Ottawa; how beautiful is this AirBnB?
This makes me want a (faux) maroon fur.
An easy way to save money.
We recently watched this movie; love it like the series.
Really love this parka.
Who likes rap music? #raiseshand
Posts you may have missed:
* A Condo Update
* This weekend last year.
* New York City Recap
It's been a while since I've shared any news about my condo that is being built and I have some exciting things to share.
Yesterday, I had an appointment to preview and approve the two slabs of granite for the kitchen and bathroom. I went to the granite yard and they pulled the two sheets out for me to see. The one above is going in the kitchen, which will be L-shaped and have a breakfast bar.
I was a little concerned about the large spot in the top right hand corner, but the installers assured me they could work around it as this piece will be cut in three to form the countertop (breakfast bar piece + the long side of the L is cut in half to accommodate the placement of the stove).
O U T F I T D E E T S : ASHLEY B JACKET (SIMILAR) | ZARA SWEATER (SIMILAR) | DISTRESSED DENIM | ALDO BOOTS -- LAST SEASON BUT NEW TO ME (SIMILAR, SIMILAR, LOVE THESE) | BAG -- ON SALE | SCARF | ALDO SUNGLASSES (SIMILAR)
You know it's Fall when you break out the closed-toe boots & blanket scarves. I'm loving this cool weather and getting my fix of layers on layers on layers.
This is a great weekend casual look--the faux leather jacket, knit sweater & fringe bag are great complimentary textures, and all in neutral tones which are perfect for Fall. I love wearing distressed denim, they offer up a cool-girl vibe without trying to hard and are so on trend, you look instantly stylish. Paired with a distressed, casual ankle boot, the look is effortless but comfortable at the same time.
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