Bold Neon

{ Maxi Dress: ASOS (on sale!) // Sandals: Aldo (old, similar here and here) // Bag: J. Crew (similar) // Sunglasses: Ray-Ban }

Photos by Eleanor Chow

I never thought I'd be bold enough to wear head-to-toe neon, but this hot pink ASOS maxi dress ended up being the ideal piece to wear on the beach in Hawaii last month. It was so eye-catching that a woman came up to my family and I and insisted that she take family photos for us (she took over 20). If you're ever in need of someone to help take your picture, wearing a neon dress may do it without you even having to ask :)

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Touch of Turquoise

{ Sweater Dress: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target // Infinity Scarf: Inner Fire (c/o) // Belt: Wilfred via Aritzia // Booties: Aldo (similar) // Bag: Coach (old) // Sunglasses: Ray-Ban // Jewelry: ASOS rings; bracelet from Greece }

Don't let the palm trees and bare legs fool you - I'm very much still in Vancouver, though this is probably the last time I can get away with not wearing tights with my dresses. Also, today's the last day to enter my giveaway for an Inner Fire infinity scarf! Entries close at 11:59pm PST. Good luck and happy weekend!

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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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Fair Isle

{ Sweater: Wilfred Free "Érable" via Aritzia // Leggings: OASAP (c/o) // Boots: Aldo // Bag: Burberry // Sunglasses: Prada // Jewelry: DIY necklace; OASAP ring (c/o) }

{ Photographed by Eleanor Chow }

I love a cozy sweater that can double as a jacket. This Fair Isle cardigan (on sale now!) is surprisingly warm and really insulates from the cold; well, just long enough for me to take these photos without my coat when it's 1 °C, but I can see it working as a wonderful piece to throw on during the winter to spring transition. As for right now, it's Friday and that means it's time to transition into the weekend! Have a good one!

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New Year's Eve Style

With New Year's Eve just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about what you're going to wear if you haven't done so already! An outfit with sparkle is sure to be a crowd pleaser, so pull out the sequins and diamonds! I chose to put together something a little different and went for an ensemble with pants instead of a dress. It's a night to have fun and experiment, and these pieces will have you glittering into 2013 with style.

1) Dorothy Perkins black lace sleeve peplum top $41.40 USD
2) Style Stalker finger sequin pants $199.00 USD
3) Solitaire stud diamond earrings $99.00 USD
4) Vince Camuto Lexis2 peep toe pumps $158.90 CAD
5) Aldo Reibsome studded clutch $35.00 CAD

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Monday Muses: Hilary Duff & Luca Comrie

Happy Christmas Eve, all! I can't believe Christmas is only one sleep away. I've been a little busy with all of the holiday festivities, which explains the lack of Monday Muses this month. But I'm back today with Hilary Duff and her son Luca, as requested by my friend Steph. These outfits would make the perfect comfy attire for all the eating and merriment at this time of year. Enjoy and happy holidays!

For Mama:
1) Yoki shawl collar duster $25.76 USD
2) Malene Birger Nea jersey tank $39.95 USD
3) Aldo Cronwell eternity scarf $20.00 CAD
4) Rag & Bone Harrow ankle boots $370.00 CAD on sale
5) Antonio Melani Suzanne tote bag $119.00 USD
6) White House Black Market full length legging $26.25 USD

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For Mini Mister:
1) Gap embroidered graphic bodysuit $16.95 CAD
2) Gap slub knit cuffed pants $14.95 CAD

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Olive It

{ Jacket: H&M Kids (old, last seen here) // Tee: Zara // Coated Leggings: OASAP (c/o) // Boots: Aldo // Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs // Sunglasses: House of Harlow 1960 // Watch: Gucci // Jewelry: olive + piper necklace (c/o); Brandy Melville ring }

{ Photographed by Eleanor Chow }

I was recently introduced to olive + piper, an online jewelry boutique based out of my city, Vancouver. I'm always an advocate for supporting local businesses and this new discovery means that I don't have to search any further than my backyard for on-trend accessories, like this Mira Spike necklace. The boutique's name is adorable too; olive plays on the phrase "I love," and I think it's safe to say that everything they carry makes me say "olive it!"

Lucky for you, olive + piper has offered Style Rhapsody readers a special promotion for 10% off any order with the code OLIVEMARISA. I've got my eyes on the beaded love bracelet, cable bow earrings and Chloe rope necklace. Which pieces are making you say "olive it?" The code expires on Sunday, December 2, so get shopping!

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A Dress for all Seasons

{ Jacket & Bag: Zara // Dress: Talula "Fleetwood" // Boots: Aldo "Qualheim" // Sunglasses: Karen Walker "Number One" // Jewelry: H&M earrings; necklace from NYC street vendor; Brandy Melville ring }

{ Photographed by Eleanor Chow }

The versatility of this dress has allowed me to wear it in the Winter, Spring/Summer, and now Fall. The white lace acts as the perfect neutral backdrop that makes the styling possibilities virtually endless, which I love.

Hope you're all having a wonderful Wednesday and thanks for stopping by!

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Oxblood Peplum & Brocade Denim

{ Oxblood Peplum Top: H&M (similar) // Brocade Denim Skinny Jeans: Zara (similar) // Shoes: Aldo // Bag: Badgley Mischka // Sunglasses: Chanel // Jewelry: JewelMint Avalon Collar necklace & Black Swan cuff; Brandy Melville ring }

{ Photographed by Eleanor Chow }

I put together this look for Pretty Shiny Sparkly's Bloggers Do It Better challenge, which was to interpret Fall's "it" shade, oxblood. The colour is a deep burgundy/maroon colour with brown undertones and this peplum top matched the description perfectly. I paired it with my new favourite jeans that have a subtle brocade pattern and BAM, three trends in one outfit! Is peplum, oxblood and brocade too much together? Maybe, but I like it and that's what personal style is all about. Let me know what you think in the comments!

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Lucky 7

{ Dress: Sparkle & Fade (from Urban Outfitters) // Belt: Old Navy (similar) // Gladiator Sandals: Aldo (old) // Clutch: H&M // Sunglasses: Karen Walker "Number One" // Earrings & Necklace worn as Bracelet: Wolf Circus }

{ Photographed by Eleanor Chow}

I shared a photo of this neon pink studded beauty of a dress on Instagram a few weeks ago. It was the best sale score I've gotten my hands on. Urban Outfitters had it marked down to only $7, and since I was in Portland, there was no tax on top! So of course it came home with me. Enjoy the last weekend in August everyone! I can't believe September is right around the corner.

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Light as Silk

{ Silk Tank (last seen here) & Shorts (last seen here): Wilfred (from Aritzia) // Belt: Old Navy // Sandals: Aldo (old) // Bag: Zara (old) // Sunglasses: House of Harlow 1960 "Chelsea" // Bracelets: HRH Collection Ultra Luxe; H&M; random bangle }

{ Photographed by Eleanor Chow }

Hi Everyone! Hope you all had a great weekend, and to those in British Columbia, I hope you enjoyed your long weekend! I've been trying to keep cool in the heat wave we've been experiencing here in Vancouver, and dressing comfortably in such sweltering weather can be a challenge. I find that sheer silk fabrics like my tank and shorts are light and airy enough to wear during the hot summer days. What are your go-to items for staying comfortable in the summer heat?

PS: I was on the radio this morning for CBC Radio's The Early Edition program, Pinched, which you can catch right here! The segment is about how to make the most out of the summer sales. You can hear me at 5:34 :)

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Pretty in Peplum

{ Peplum Top (current) & Faux Leather Pants: H&M // Shoes: Aldo (old) // Clutch: ASOS (last seen here) // Sunglasses: Prada // Watch: Gucci // Jewelry: DeLysh Design GLAM bracelet (gifted via The-Unprecedented); HRH Collection Arctic ring }

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It's no surprise that I have a love affair with mint green right now (seen here, here, here and here), so when I finally spotted this mint peplum beauty at my local H&M I quickly snatched it up. The detailed Broderie Anglaise on the front and the zip-up back on this top makes it that much more special, don't you think?

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Weekend Wear

{ Chambray & Tank: H&M // Shorts: OASAP (last seen here) // Boots: Aldo (similar) // Bag: Badgley Mischka // Watch: Fossil // Sunglasses: Prada // Jewelry: HRH Collection Original Silver Cuff necklace; BCBG ring // iPhone case: Libbie & Winston }

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The temperature's been rising in Vancouver and I am ecstatic! It's so great to finally wear shorts without tights; this crochet pair from OASAP Fashion is one of my favourites. Now if only my legs weren't so pasty white...I'm hoping to remedy that in Vegas by catching lots of sun by the pool!

Garden Party

{ Blazer: H&M (last seen here) // T-shirt: Mossimo // Floral Jeans: Delia's (still craving this pair) // Boots: Aldo Qualheim (last seen here, similar here) // Cross-Body Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs // Sunglasses: Prada // Watch: Michael Kors // Bracelets: H&M }

{ Photographed by Eleanor Chow }

I finally found the perfect pair of flower-print jeans that are reasonably priced with the right size and shade of floral print I was looking for. The whimsical pink cherry blossoms provided the ideal backdrop to complete my garden party look.

Also, today is the last day to enter my Christina M. Boutique giveaway for a Camilla Wrap Bracelet! You can submit your entry until 11:59pm PST tonight :)