Red October

{ Denim Jacket: H&M // Crochet Sweatshirt: H&M (last season) // Faux Leather Skater Skirt: ASOS // Booties: Zara (old) // Bag: Chanel // Sunglasses: Prada // Jewelry: J. Crew necklace; HRH Collection bracelet }

When the sun is shining, the autumn air is crisp with a slight chill, and the trees are on fire with vibrantly coloured leaves, it reminds me of this quote from my favourite childhood book:

“I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”

― L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables

* this post has been submitted to IFB Project #121: Skirting Around

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Evolve Love

{ Leather Jacket: H&M The New Icons Collection // Tank: Inner Fire (c/o) // Jeans: Fade to Blue // Shoes: Christian Louboutin // Bag: Alexander Wang "Rocco" // Sunglasses: Ray-Ban "Wayfarer" }

Today I'm taking yoga wear to the streets! A quick change from yoga pants to white skinny jeans and my trusty pair of black pumps* allows this racerback tank from Inner Fire to do double duty on and off the mat (do you see the hidden word inside the word?). If you're looking for yoga wear that's inspirational, fun and will put a smile on your face, check out Inner Fire's shop! It's full of clever shirt designs like "I'm Just Here for the Savasana," beautiful infinity scarves, and accessories for your yoga lifestyle. What's your favourite piece?

* this post has been submitted to IFB's Project #119: Pump It Up

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Put A Coat On It

{ Coat: Veeko // Top: HRH Collection // Pants: H&M // Scarf: Burberry // Shoes: Pour La Victoire // Bag: Chanel // Sunglasses: House of Harlow 1960 }

Although it's still too warm in Vancouver to wear a winter coat, when I saw that Pretty Shiny Sparkly's next Bloggers Do It Better challenge was wool/winter coats, I pulled one of mine out of storage and draped it over my shoulders. This styling method is perfect for when you need to keep warm but don't want to be sweating through your layers. If you need more reasons not to put your arms through your coat sleeves, read this article. Happy Friday!

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Monday Muses: Giuliana Rancic & Edward Duke Rancic

For Mama:
1) Equipment "Slim Signature" silk shirt $268.00
2) ILY COUTURE double chain gold necklace $36.00
3) James Jeans "Twiggy" coated legging jeans $176.00
4) Munro American "Robyn" boot $225.00

For Mini-Mister:
1) OshKosh B'gosh long-sleeve bodysuit $4.99
2) babyGap cuffed tie pants $14.95

Happy Monday everyone! I'm back today with some stylish inspiration from Giuliana Rancic and her son Duke to get your week off to a chic start. Thanks for reading!

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Phillip Lim x Target

{ Leopard Print Sweater: 3.1 Phillip Lim x Target // Faux Leather Shorts: Forever 21 // Boots: Chinese Laundry (very similar) // Bag: Merona via Target // Sunglasses: Karen Walker "Number One" // Beanie: DIY // Jewelry: YSL Arty ring; H&M bracelet }

The 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target collection was a designer collaboration I was completely drawn to (next on my radar: Isabel Marant pour H&M), enough so that I woke up the morning of September 15 while on my vacation in LA and drove to the nearest Target - or so I thought. Unfortunately my GPS sent me completely off track, and the Target I ended up at was 20 minutes further than I had anticipated and they didn't even carry the collection. By the time I ended up at the correct Target, the bags were sold out (insert sad face emoji here). I did pick up both the skirt and this sweater in the leopard print, along with a sweater dress (more sweater styling inspiration from IFB here). But I'm now forever thinking of the bags that got away. Anyone have a spare mini Pashli-inspired satchel?! The real deal Pashli is also welcome.

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Insta-Snaps: LA & Disneyland Edition

1. Sunset on Santa Monica Pier
2. Manhattan Beach
3. Cool wolf/leopard/unicorn on Abbot Kinney
4. Bottega Louie macarons
5. Pacific Park Ferris Wheel
6. Palm trees at Venice Beach
7. Halloween Time at Disneyland
8. Pixie Hollow was so pretty
9. Fireworks over the Magic Kingdom
10. More gorgeous California sunsets

Happy Tuesday everyone! Hope all my fellow Canadians enjoyed the Thanksgiving holiday. Today I'm sharing a few snaps from our family vacation to LA and Disneyland; can't believe it's already been a month since we were there!  #takemeback

Femme Fatale

{ Jacket: Zara (old, similar) // Tank: Urban Outfitters (sold out, similar) // Skirt: Sparkle & Fade // Sneaker Wedges: Xhilaration via Target // Bag: Chanel // Sunglasses: Prada // Jewelry: JewelMint Bird Cage bangle & Blanc Bomb ring }

The sneaker wedge trend has finally grown on me. It took about a year to really change my mind, but after I tried this pair on from Target I was hooked. They dress down an outfit just enough and are so incredibly comfortable, not to mention they're almost an exact duplicate of Isabel Marant's wedge sneakers for a lot less money! Are there any fashion trends you never thought you'd try and ended up loving?

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Monday Muses: Adriana Lima & Valentina Jaric

For Mama:
1) ModaXpress A-line lace dress $14.99
2) Rebecca Minkoff snake-embossed leather mini box bag $185.00
3) Accessorize thread-wrapped ethnic teardrop earrings $4.74
4) DV Dolce Vita Archer sandals $27.90 on sale

For Mini-Me
1) Carter's cap-sleeve twill pocket dress $15.00
2) OshKosh B'gosh wedge sandals $12.99
3) Carter's stretch jersey legging $8.00

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Simplicity

{ Peplum Top: Babaton via Aritzia // Distressed Skinny Jeans: Gap // Shoes: BCBGirls (old) // Wallet: Vince Camuto // Sunglasses: House of Harlow 1960 // Necklace: H&M (very similar) }

I love the understated yet chic simplicity of jeans and a white tee. It's a look that always works, what's not to love?

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