Summer Basics

{ Coat & Shorts: H&M (old) // Tank Top: Babaton "Bowie" via Aritzia // Sandals: Sam Edeman "Trina" // Bag: Chanel // Sunglasses: Karen Walker "Number One" // Jewelry: OASAP earrings (c/o); DIY necklace; Bfrend bracelet }

Summertime is all about easy dressing and it doesn't get any easier than with essentials like denim shorts and a white tank. Throw in some neutrals and you're good to go.

On another note, if you use Google Reader, you know that it's shutting down on July 1. If you don't already, you can follow Style Rhapsody on Bloglovin! I've been using it to keep track of my favourite blogs for over a year and it's the best for ease of use and efficiency. Give it a try, and happy long weekend to my fellow Canadians!

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Little White Dress

{ Dress: c/o Sugarlips (last seen here) // Denim Jacket: H&M // Ankle Boots: Aldo (old, similar) // Clutch: DIY // Sunglasses: Chloe // Jewelry: Front & Company necklace; rings from Portland Saturday Market // Lipstick: MAC Candy Yum-Yum }

I have a soft spot for little white dresses. They're sweet, have a light, clean aesthetic, and are perfect for the warm summer months. Of course, keeping them clean can be challenging, especially for a klutz like myself, but it's worth it when you get to wear something like this pretty lace number with a fun fringe. That's what Tide to Go pens are for, right?

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Summer Love

Beach Riot Swimsuit || Kate Spade iPhone Case || Mossimo Fedora || Emi-Jay Hair Ties || Tory Burch Sandals || Miu Miu Sunglasses || Forever 21 Retro Lips Canvas Tote || Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray || ASOS Dress

Celebrating the arrival of summer with sunny, colourful pieces that will take you from the beach to dinner. Happy Solstice!

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Rosy Outlook

{ Blazer & Sweater: H&M (old) // Cargo Pants: Zara // Shoes: Pour La Victoire // Bag: Alexander Wang "Rocco" in rose gold // Sunglasses: Karen Walker "Number One" // Jewelry: HRH Collection Tres Chic necklace; Oia Jules bracelet }

Photographed by Eleanor Chow

Since the weather decided to go back in time to what looks like winter, I'm pulling these photos out that were taken in February and were all but forgotten. Sadly, I don't even own the sweater and pants I'm wearing in this outfit anymore (the sweater snagged like crazy and the zipper broke on the cargos), and Eleanor moved out of her apartment, which means this is the last you'll see of this balcony and its view. But things are still coming up roses! All the rosy-toned pieces in this outfit are here to stay and summer solstice is tomorrow.  Best. Season. Ever.

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Monday Muses: Matt Damon & Gia Zavala Damon

For Papa:
1) American Vintage Tallahassee t-shirt $67.34
2) Levi's 511 Jeans $58.00
3) 3:10 lace-up shoes $69.69
4) Coal FLT beanie $16.16

For Mini-Me:
1) Old Navy ruffle neck sundress $14.00 on sale
2) Carters sweater knit cardigan $15.60

In honor of Father's Day yesterday, I'm featuring a dad for the first time in my Monday Muse series. Could this photo of Matt Damon and his little girl Gia be any cuter?! 

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Insta-Snaps

From left to right, top to bottom:

1. Set for summer beauty with Essie Blanc & Mac Candy Yum-Yum
2. Starbucks iced latte
3. Working on my tan
4. Biking around the Stanley Park Sea Wall
5. My daughter's Mother's Day project from preschool
6. Target Canada haul
7. New pieces picked up on my Portland trip (Dolce Vita sandals & Kate Spade bag)
8. Summer fruit is my fave
9. Ice wine and sorbet is a winning combo
10. My mom's super fat (and cute) cat, Milo

Follow along:  @marisajoyxo. Happy weekend!

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Turquoise Tribe

{ Silk Blouse (old) & Shorts: Zara // Sandals: Sam Edelman "Trina" // Bag: Coach // Sunglasses: H&M // Bracelet: Swarovski }

I've been having a love affair with turquoise as of late and when I saw these tribal print shorts in my latest colour obsession, I had to scoop them up. I wore this outfit when I was in Portland over the weekend and it was perfect for the summer-like temperatures that graced the City of Roses. I'm really hoping this weather sticks around now that summer is right around the corner because I am ready for shorts and sandals season!

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On Repeat

{ Leather Jacket: H&M The New Icons Collection // Tiger T-shirt: Zara // Jeans: Gap // Sandals: Fergalicious by Fergie // Mirrored Sunglasses: Ray-Ban // Clutch: DIY (thanks mom!) // Ring: YSL Arty }

Two items that have been on constant repeat are these green mirrored Ray-Bans (here and here) and this H&M leather jacket (here and again here). Hope you don't mind seeing them so much, because I'm sure they'll continue to make many more appearances on the blog!

I'm also debuting this cow print clutch my mom made for me. Growing up, she would sew clothes for me (and even my Barbie dolls), and she still accepts my sewing requests to this day because she's my mama. Aren't moms the best?

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Monday Muses: Katherine Heigl & Naleigh Kelley

For Mama:
1) Three Dots tunic tank $55.00
2) Dorothy Perkins round sunglasses $11.33
3) Iris & Ink waterfall cardigan $300.90
4) Wallis black leggings $21.42
5) Brinley micro-suede boots $39.99

For Mini-Me:
1) H&M dress $12.95
2) The Children's Place ballet flat $19.95
3) The Children's Place microfiber tights $5.00

Happy Monday everyone! Wishing all of you a great start to a new week and a new month.

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