Insta-Snaps

1) Mixing buffalo plaid and leopard #ootd

2) My HRH Collection arm candy

3) Valentine's Day flowers

4) Brunch (my fave meal) at Homer St. Cafe

5) New make-up: Dolly Wink mascara & Bite Beauty lipstick

6) Chinese New Year decorations

7) Showing my Canadian pride during the Sochi Olympics

8) Hubby knows macarons are the key to my heart

9) High tea at the Fairmont

10) Dreaming of my Hawaiian vacation with Honolulu Cookie Company

See more of my Instagram adventures here: @marisajoyxo

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Little Blush Riding Hood

{ Blush Pink Coat and Bag: Zara // Striped Top: H&M (old) // Boyfriend Jeans: Gap // Boots: BCBGirls // Sunglasses: Prada // Jewelry: David Yurman ring; HRH Collection Oh So Couture and Metallic Coco bracelets}

Photos by Eleanor Chow

Don't mind my damp hair and clothes in these photos; the wet snow was coming down fast and furious but Eleanor and I decided to test out her new lens and snap some outfit photos after shopping the Aritzia Warehouse Sale. The weather was also the perfect opportunity to wear this blush pink hooded coat from Zara's Spring '14 collection. In addition to powder blue, blush pink is another colour I'm smitten with for Spring (if it ever arrives). You can melt away now snow, please and thank you!

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The New Neutral

{ Leopard Coat: H&M (old, similar) // Dress: Talula via Aritzia // Tights: Zohara (c/o) // Belt: Wilfred // Shoes: Zara (similar) // Bag: Danier // Sunglasses: Prada // Necklace: Dyrberg/Kern }

Photos by Eleanor Chow

The neutral tone of these Zohara tights are such a beautiful hybrid of grey and beige, otherwise known as greige. The colour is soft while being warm and cool at the same time (see how the tights pick up the grey in my bag and the beige of my pumps?) I just love it; greige is the new neutral for me.

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Colour Crush: Powder Blue

Sunglasses || Satchel || Blazer || Flats || Skirt || Nail Polish || Bralet

I have been drawn to all things powder blue while on my shopping escapades as of late. It's light, fresh, and reminds me of Spring skies. Since I've always been a pink and purple kind of gal, I actually don't own any powder blue pieces, which gives me the perfect excuse to do some shopping. Here are some sweet baby blues that have caught my eye (namely, the powder blue mini satchel).

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Rose Gold

{ Bomber Jacket & Sunglasses: Zara // Tank: HRH Collection // Shorts: OASAP // Boots: Chinese Laundry // Bag: Alexander Wang // Headphones: Frends // Jewelry: Wolf Circus necklace; Oia Jules bracelet; ASOS & JewelMint rings }

Happy Love Day, darlings! What are your plans for today and most importantly, what are you going to wear? As much as I love pink and purple, I'm not usually one to wear either colour head-to-toe or dress up in a super girly frock. My style choice to celebrate Valentine's Day is to mix up edgy with femme. A little crochet meets leather, with hints of rose gold for a touch pink. This is Valentine's Day style just the way I like it. xoxo!

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Monday Muses: Julie Bowen & Oliver Phillips

The hubs and I have been watching a lot of Modern Family lately so it only seemed appropriate that Julie Bowen would be my next Monday Muse momma. Shop her look along with her son Oliver's below, and happy Family Day British Columbia!

For Mama:
1) Shae sweatshirt sweater $44.00 on sale
2) Gap 1969 Always Skinny jeans $79.95
3) DV by Dolce Vita Menko booties $53.40
4) David & Young floppy felt hat $29.00

For Mini Mister:
1) Star Wars tee $8.99 on sale
2) New Balance 990v3 sneakers $44.95
3) Billabong Kids Transmitter walkshort $35.99

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Do Epic Chic

{ Sequin Hoodie: Forever 21 (old) // T-Shirt: Song of Style for eLuxe // Boyfriend Jeans: Gap // Shoes: MICHAEL Michael Kors (similar) // Bag: Alexander Wang "Rocco" // Sunglasses: Karen Walker "Number One" // Necklace: J. Crew }

Photos by Eleanor Chow

The weekend is here and it's a long weekend for us here in British Columbia! Stay warm, have fun and most importantly, #DoEpicChic :)

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Sweet Valentine

1. Sincerely, Jules Yes to Love tee $35.00 || 2. Jennifer Zeuner Love necklace $155.00 || 3. ASOS Heart Elbow Patch sweater $44.32 || 4. Marc by Marc Jacobs lips tablet cover $44.99 || 5. Miu Miu sunglasses $438.45 || 6. ban.do gold heart clutch $23.00 on sale || 7. JewelMint XO ring $29.99 || 8. Victoria's Secret Kissaholic lip stain $20.00 || 9. ShoeMint Adriene heels $99.99

With Valentine's Day just 10 days away, I'm getting in a lovey dovey mood with lots of pink, red, and plenty of hearts. Get into the spirit this Valentine's Day with these pretty and girly picks to celebrate the love-filled holiday.

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