Minty Autumn

{ Top: H&M // Cargo Pants & Clutch: Zara (old) // Shoes: Christian Louboutin // Sunglasses: Karen Walker "Number One" // Mint Watch: Anthropologie (sold out, similar here) // Spike Bracelet: ASOS }

{ Photographed by Eleanor Chow }

Mint in the Fall? I say why the heck not! Just play down light pastel colours with darker tones and you've got a look that's more seasonally appropriate. I fully intend to integrate my mint jeans into an Autumnal outfit since they were a favourite of mine to wear in the Spring. Don't worry Tim Gunn, I'll "make it work."

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Rosewood

{ Blazer: H&M (last seen here) // Top: Anthropologie (old) // Jeans: Fade to Blue // Shoes: Stuart Weitzman // Bag: Chanel // Sunglasses: Ray-Ban // Watch: Gucci // Jewelry: HRH Collection Original Silver Cuff necklace and Ultra Luxe bracelet;
BCBG Max Azria ring }

{ Photographed by Eleanor Chow }

The Rosewood Hotel Georgia in Vancouver is one of the most beautiful hotels I've been in. Eleanor and I enjoyed a Sunday afternoon there brunching at their restaurant, Hawksworth, freshening up in their luxe washroom and shooting my outfit photos. We had to take a photo of our shoes together too. How cute are her turquoise Zara flats? If we wore the same size shoe I would borrow them! Looks like I'm just going to have to get a pair of my own.

Have a wonderful Easter weekend! xo

Insta-Snaps

1. Revlon Colorstay nail polish in Provence

2. A sunny day calls for stripes, purple denim and sequin TOMS

3. Charlotte's down dog

4. Eleanor and I indulging in macarons

5. Kit Kat treat from Japan

6. New bracelets from H&M

7. The first sign of spring: blooming crocuses

8. My custom, monogrammed chevron iPhone case

9. A favourite snack: granola with Greek yogurt and honey

10. Charlotte's hair in a ponytail (finally!)

11. Sablefish frittata at Hawksworth Restaurant

12. Spring bouquet of Gerbera daisies, daffodils and mums

13. Lobster thermidor made by my husband, the chef

14. Rilakkuma iPhone case

15. An early birthday card discount from Anthropolgie

Thought I'd share a few photos from my Instagram feed for those of you who don't have the amazingly fun and addictive app. Am I the only one who's always saying, "I'm gonna Instagram that"? It's become a verb for me like Google. If you want to keep up with my daily snaps, follow me! My Instagram handle is @marisajoyxo.

Have a happy hump day everyone!

In Bloom

Maybe it's because Spring is finally here, or that I have always loved flowers, but I am romanticizing about all things floral at the moment. Denim, blazers, blouses and even boots; if there are flowers on it, I want to wrap myself up in them. Below are my freshly picked floral pieces.

1. Citizens of Humanity Mandy-Natural Rose denim $225 CAD (Aritzia)
2. Anthropologie English Breakfast silk romper $148 USD
3. Talula Kent blazer in floral bouquet $95 CAD (Aritzia)
4. Lulu's Chelsea Crew Bolivia Flower Suede low heel ankle booties $85 USD
5. Kimchi Blue printed yoke short $39 USD (Urban Outfitters)
6. Zara printed silk satin tunic $59.90 CAD

Home Sweet Home

{ Cardigan: Aritzia // Neon Tank Top: Zara // Leggings: Garage // Shoes: Tory Burch // Jewelry: Forever 21 ring and JewelMint Astoria necklace }

 

{ Photographed by Eleanor Chow }

I've always been a bit of a homebody and the cold weather we had a few weeks ago provided the perfect opportunity to do an indoor shoot. As much as I enjoy going out, I really savour spending some quality time inside the house. My cat Peanut, on the other hand, would probably much rather be exploring the realm of the outside world but he's a house cat (we tell him it's for his own good).

PS: I don't actually wear shoes in the house. I am Asian! I put my flats on to complete the outfit since my bright pink Crocs that I use as house slippers aren't exactly the most fashionable footwear ;)

Mulled Apple Cider

When I found this recipe for mulled apple cider on the ModCloth blog, I knew I had to try it. I'm a big fan of mulled wine, and this is a perfect non-alcoholic alternative that the whole family can enjoy.