Paradise Cove

{ Jacket: Babaton "Dominic" via Aritzia // Tank: Brandy Melville // Shorts: Talula "Roxie" via Aritzia // Sandals: Kelsi Dagger (similar) // Bag: Alexander Wang "Rocco" // Sunglasses: Prada // Watch: Nixon // Nail Polish: Essie "Blanc" }

There's nothing like a heat wave to make you feel like you're in a tropical paradise. Wearing this Paradise Cove tank must have invoked the  weather gods because this past Canada Day long weekend was a scorcher. I'm not complaining though. Bring it on, summer! I'm ready.

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Gingham & Polka Dots

{ Gingham Shirt: H&M // Polka Dot Sweater: J.Crew (on sale!) // Jeans: Old Navy // Booties: Zara (old) // Bag: Chanel // Sunglasses: Dior // Jewelry: olive + piper Mira necklace; Spike the Punch Rainey necklace; Brandy Melville ring }

{ Photographed by Eleanor Chow }

After the two day snow storm Vancouver had this week, followed by a day of heavy rain, I couldn't bring myself to shoot outfit photos outside. I must say it was warm and cozy shooting indoors, and it gave me the opportunity to better showcase this J.Crew polka dot Tippi sweater I recently got on sale. I can't help but buy a little something for myself while out Christmas shopping, anyone else guilty of this?

And now to announce the winner of the olive + piper Mira Spike necklace that I'm wearing here. Congrats to Bella M.! I'll be sending you an e-mail shortly. Thank you to everyone who entered my giveaway and have a merry, festive weekend!

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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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Bedazzled Camouflage

{ Camouflage Shirt: Zara // Tee: Brandy Melville // Bandeau: Aritzia // Jeans: Levi's // Shoes: Christian Louboutin // Bag: Zara // Sunglasses: Karen Walker "Number One" // Watch: Nixon // Jewelry: Spike the Punch necklace; ASOS spike bracelet; cuff from NYC street vendor }

{ Photographed by Eleanor Chow }

There's nothing like some rhinestones to make camouflage more girly and pretty. This shirt is a great layering piece for transitioning between seasons, and the jewels on the pocket add just the right amount of bedazzled shine. I decided to add a bit more eye candy with a rhinestone necklace, because a girl can never have too much sparkle.

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Tenderheart

{ Sweater: Old Navy // Faux Leather Shorts: Forever 21 (similar) // Sandals: Fergalicious by Fergie // Bag: Badgley Mischka // Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs // Watch: Gucci // Rings: Brandy Melville }

{ Photographed by Eleanor Chow}

When my husband saw me in this heart sweater he said it was cute and that I looked like a Care Bear (in a good way). I'd say that's a fair description! Tenderheart is the Care Bear with a big red heart on his chest who "helps others to be the most caring they can be." If that's who I'm emulating when wearing this sweater, that's not such a bad thing to be. Spread the love :)

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