Layered Up

{ Faux Fur Vest: H&M // Turtleneck: T. Babaton "Keaton" // Dress: Wilfred Free "Yasmin" (last seen here) // Booties: Zara (old) // Sunglasses: Prada // Jewelry: Anjolee earrings (c/o); HRH Collection necklace // Mug: Alice+Olivia for Starbucks }

Although I'm a die-hard summer girl, I do enjoy dressing for fall because of the opportunities to layer. I last wore this dress in the heat of summer (here) and was able to make it appropriate for autumn temperatures just by adding a turtleneck and faux fur vest. Classic accessories like diamond stud earrings and oxblood nail polish brings more texture to the look, while holding a cup of hot tea keeps the chill away. Which brings me to this Alice+Olivia for Starbucks mug. Can we talk about how adorable it is? Stripes, gold and a tutu - très chic.

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Insta-Snaps

Some recent snaps of what's been going on via my Instagram feed. Follow along @marisajoyxo.

Left to right from the top:

1. The most gorgeous fiery sunflower and a little bumblebee
2. Outfit I can't wait to wear featuring this Paris tee from ASOS
3. Evening run at golden hour
4. Farm-fresh BC local strawberries
5. Jellyfish invasion at the Vancouver Aquarium
6. Beach bumming with Eleanor
7. Sunshine, Starbucks and sandals
8. Loved this bouquet at a friend's wedding
9. RiRi Woo lipstick from the highly coveted RiRi Hearts MAC collection
10. Local food from the farmers market

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Insta-Snaps

From left to right, top to bottom:

1. Set for summer beauty with Essie Blanc & Mac Candy Yum-Yum
2. Starbucks iced latte
3. Working on my tan
4. Biking around the Stanley Park Sea Wall
5. My daughter's Mother's Day project from preschool
6. Target Canada haul
7. New pieces picked up on my Portland trip (Dolce Vita sandals & Kate Spade bag)
8. Summer fruit is my fave
9. Ice wine and sorbet is a winning combo
10. My mom's super fat (and cute) cat, Milo

Follow along:  @marisajoyxo. Happy weekend!

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Insta-Snaps

1. ASOS Love sweater and Oia Jules rose gold bracelet
2.  Starbucks Caramel Brûlée Latté in a red holiday cup
3. Freshly baked macarons made in a baking class
4. Cardboard castle my husband made for our daugther
5. An all Zara outfit #obsessed
6. Delicious buffalo mozzarella
7. Catch me in Framework Magazine's holiday issue blogger panel
8. Essie Power Clutch nail polish
9. olive + piper rhinestone and spike necklace
10. A trip to the pumpkin patch

Just a few of my shots from Instagram that gives you a glimpse into my life outside of the blog. Did you know that Instagram now has web profiles? You don't need an iPhone or Android to follow your favourite users anymore! You can find my Instagram profile at http://instagram.com/marisajoyxo. Have a great weekend!

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What's making me smile

{ Bouquet of orchids from the husband }

I recently picked up a DSLR camera and have been shooting everything in sight for practice. After reviewing the photos, I realized that I took pictures of things that make me happy. Here's a compilation of what's currently putting a smile on my face.

{ A Caramel Brulé latte in Starbucks' red holiday cup }

{ Cheap fashion thrills from Old Navy: cobalt jeans $7.50, gray leather stud belt $7.16, furry leopard belt $8.28 }

{ Finding Tarina Tarantino's Showroom lipstick at Sephora (I've been searching for this lipstick since April!) }

{ Decorating the house for Christmas, starting with a nutcracker from President's Choice }