White Lace

{ Lace Top: Zara // Boyfriend Jeans: Gap // Shoes: Pour La Victoire (very similar) // Bag: Louis Vuitton // Sunglasses: Ray-Ban // Ring: JewelMint "Giza" (old, similar) }

Photos by Eleanor Chow

Guess what? The weekend is here already! Thursday is the new Friday, at least for today. Wishing you all a very Happy Easter!

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Sakura Days

{ Chambray Shirt: Gap // Skirt: Urban Outfitters (similar) // Flats: Ruche (similar)  // Bag: Longchamp // Sunglasses: Ray-Ban }

Photos by Eleanor Chow

I love April. Not only is it my birth month, but it's also when new life is being breathed into nature. Every Spring I look forward to seeing the cherry blossom trees burst into fluffy pink and white flower clouds delicately suspended in the air from its branches. It's a short-lived season, which is why I take every opportunity I can to photograph cherry blossoms in all their glory - just check my Instagram feed for proof!

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Spring Fashion Under $50

One $39.95 // Two $31.15 // Three $24.84 // Four $40.00 // Five $27.99 // Six $8.49 // Seven $41.40 //  Eight $44.80 on sale

Each new fashion year usually brings about an urge to update the wardrobe with seasonably specific colours, prints and textures. These sartorial renewals don't have to break the bank though. As we transition from Winter to Spring (only five more days!), here are some fresh springtime picks all for under $50.

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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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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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Princess Shoes

{ Coat: Mackage // Sweater Dress: Old Navy // Jeans: Gap // Shoes: Jimmy Choo // Bag: Louis Vuitton // Sunglasses: Zara }

Meet the newest addition to my shoe family, Jimmy Choo. They were waiting for me under the Christmas tree (doesn't my husband have fantastic taste?!) and though I initially toyed with the idea of returning them for a more practical pair of shoes, I couldn't let go of the sexy style and vibrant raspberry colour. Plus, Kate Middleton has the same pair but in silver (see here). If the Duchess wears them, so will I! Just not with princess dresses...

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Monday Muses: Drew Barrymore & Olive Kopelman

Happy Monday everyone! Here's some outfit inspiration from Drew Barrymore and her little girl, Olive, to start off your holiday week. Only two more sleeps until Christmas. Are you ready?!

For Mama:
1) Sheinside cable knit sweater $26.23 on sale
2) boohoo distress wash boyfriend jean $26.07
3) Ivanka Trump West loafer $130.00
4) Thierry Lasry Lick acetate sunglasses $100.29 on sale

For Mini-Me:
1) Gap metallic graphic bodysuit $10.99 on sale
2) Old Navy sock 3-packs $5.00 on sale
3) Carters french terry skinny pants $6.00

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Leopard Love

{ Leopard Coat: H&M (old, similar) // Blouse: Old Navy (old) // Boyfriend Jeans: Gap (on sale!) // d'Orsay Flats: Ruche // Bag: Alexander Wang "Rocco" // Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs }

The scene: my 4-year-old daughter looking at her gifted leopard-print leggings from her birthday:

"Mommy, what's this?"
"Leopard pants."
"Leopard?! I don't want to be a leopard!"
"You won't become a leopard, it's just a leopard pattern. It's cute!"
"Oh, ok. I like leopard now."

Me too, Charlotte, me too.

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Snow Day

{ Ombre Wool Moto Jacket: Gap // Sweater: Zara (old, similar) // Coated Jeans: H&M (old) // Boots: Chinese Laundry // Boot Socks: Old Navy // Bag: Kate Spade // Sunglasses: Prada // Jewelry: HRH Collection necklace; INPINK ring (c/o) }

The snow left almost as quickly as it came, because as I write this post the rain has completely washed away all the snow. During its short-lived stay, I discovered a new obsession that's not only practical for keeping warm but is also super cute: enter boot socks. They come in an array of colours and patterns, and are such a fun way to add an extra layer of interest to an outfit. I've already bought two pairs (this pair I'm wearing here and an over-the-knee pair) and see many more in my future. If you haven't worn them before, give them a try! They'd also make great stocking stuffers :)

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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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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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Downpour

{ Jacket: Babaton "Dominic" via Aritzia // T-shirt: Jack of all Trades (c/o) // Boyfriend Jeans: Gap // Sandals: Zara (old) // Bag: Chanel // Sunglasses: Ray-Ban }

After one week without blogging, I am back! I took a hiatus from the blog last week while on vacation in LA and Disneyland (check my Instagram feed for photos) and it was a truly refreshing break. It's good to be back though, but I am missing the hot Southern California sunshine. Coincidentally, there was actually a thunder and lighting storm the same day I wore this Thor t-shirt. There's nothing more fitting than a downpour of rain to welcome me home to Vancouver.

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Monday Muses: Sienna Miller & Marlowe Sturridge

Sienna Miller is known for her bohemian fashion sense that is effortless and relaxed. Her baby girl Marlowe's outfits exude the same hippie-chic style, which makes for the most adorable mommy-daughter looks. Inspired to bring out your inner boho vibe? Shop Sienna and Marlowe's inspired looks for less below!

For Mama:

• American Apparel Courtney sunglasses $40.00 USD
• ASOS knit dress in stitch detail $27.81 CAD on sale
• Steve Madden Plover booties $129.95 USD

For Mini-Me:

• Gap floral ruffle one-piece $24.95 CAD

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On Repeat

{ Leather Jacket: H&M The New Icons Collection // Tiger T-shirt: Zara // Jeans: Gap // Sandals: Fergalicious by Fergie // Mirrored Sunglasses: Ray-Ban // Clutch: DIY (thanks mom!) // Ring: YSL Arty }

Two items that have been on constant repeat are these green mirrored Ray-Bans (here and here) and this H&M leather jacket (here and again here). Hope you don't mind seeing them so much, because I'm sure they'll continue to make many more appearances on the blog!

I'm also debuting this cow print clutch my mom made for me. Growing up, she would sew clothes for me (and even my Barbie dolls), and she still accepts my sewing requests to this day because she's my mama. Aren't moms the best?

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Monday Muses: Beyoncé Knowles & Blue Ivy Carter

The Queen B was spotted on a family lunch in Paris with her baby girl Blue Ivy Carter, who was wearing the cutest little hip-hop outfit. Get both of their looks below!

Shop Mama: T by Alexander Wang tank top $107.59 ||  Gap Really Skinny pants $47.99 Shop Mini-Me: Karmakiss headphones tee $27.49 || adidas Originals Hard Court Hi 2 $65.64 || Gap lace trim leggings $14.95

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Monday Muses: Charlize Theron & Jackson Theron

Monday, we meet again. For those of you lucky enough to be on Spring Break, I hope you're enjoying it! Don't forget that my 10% off promo code (StyleRhap10) at InStyleSwimwear.com is good until March 31, so if you're looking to add a new piece of swimwear to your vacation wardrobe, now's the time. For the rest of us that are still waiting for summer to arrive, here's a little outfit inspiration from Charlize Theron and her son, Jackson. Gotta love a cute animal sweater!

For Mama:
1) Madewell Zebra Love Pullover $85.15 CAD
2) BonLook Square One tortoise sunglasses $70.38 USD
3) Naturalizer Sophie Moc Loafers $88.66 CAD
4) Current/Elliott The Multi Zip Stiletto $255.00 USD

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For Mini Mister:
1) Gap short-sleeve pocket tee $14.95 CAD
2) Rabbit Skins baseball cap $9.55 USD
3) Zara vintage basketball boot $35.90 CAD
4) Osh Kosh B'gosh twill pants $15.00 USD

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