Floral Mint Kimono

{ Kimono: c/o AMI Clubwear (sold out, similar) // Tank: HRH Collection // Shorts: Old Navy (similar) // Bag: Zara // Panama Hat: H&M // Sandals: Sam Edelman // Sunglasses: Ray-Ban // Jewelry: JewelMint Bird Cage Bangle; Front & Co. necklace }

Photos by Eleanor Chow

Happy Friday everyone! Here is the second outfit I styled with AMI Clubwear (see the first one here). Kimonos are a new favourite layering piece of mine (also styled one here). They're fantastic to throw on in place of a jacket or sweater because they're incredibly lightweight and I love their boho chic feel. Bonus: they make any outfit look effortless.

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Summer Vibes

{ Floral Romper: AMI Clubwear (c/o) // Sandals: Sam Edelman // Bag: Chanel // Bracelets: H&M // Sunglasses: Karen Walker }

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Happy September everyone! I can't believe the last long weekend of the summer has ended, but cheer up darlings! It's technically still summer since fall officially starts on September 23. Until then, I'll be keeping the summer vibes going for as long as I can in outfits like this flirty floral romper from AMI Clubwear. This is my first of three outfits that I've styled with the trendsetting clothing shop so be sure to visit my blog in the coming weeks for the rest of my looks!

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Buy Less, Choose Well

{ Dress (seen here & worn as a top here) & Vest (last seen here): Target // Sneakers: Keds // Bag: Alexander Wang "Rocco" // Jewelry: HRH Collection necklace & David Yurman ring // Watch: Nixon // Sunglasses: Prada }

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I've been on a self-imposed shopping "diet" since summer started. I'm making an effort to be more creative with wearing what is already in my closet (this outfit is proof), and keeping myself occupied with other things (like cooking) so that I'm not shopping. It's not to say that I don't buy anything. But the things I do buy are items I believe will stand the test of time and allow me to wear for years to come.

"Buy less. Choose well. Make it last. Quality, not quantity."

- Vivienne Westwood

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Creamsicle

{ Dress: HRH Collection // Sandals: Sam Edelman "Dion" // Crossbody Bag: Danier // Aviator Sunglasses: H&M (similar) // Jewelry: HRH Collection bracelet; Front & Co necklace }

Photos by Eleanor Chow

To say I love this dress is an understatement. There was a week where I wore it three times because it's the perfect breezy, flowy piece of clothing I want to wear in the heat of summer. I paired the dress with these Sam Edelman sandals I scored at Nordstrom Rack in downtown Seattle when I was there last week for Jay-Z and Beyonce's concert. The shoes were promptly broken in after dancing all night in them (and walking an hour after the concert trying to catch a cab back to the hotel - ouch!).

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On the Run

{ Blazer: Zara (old) // Tank: HRH Collection // Shorts: Old Navy // Flats: ShoeMint // Bag: Chanel // Sunglasses: Prada }

Photos by Eleanor Chow

I'm literally on the run today. Eleanor and I are headed out the door on a mini road trip to Seattle to catch Jay-Z and Beyonce's On the Run tour tonight! Coincidentally, this is almost exactly what we did one year ago. Be sure to check my Instagram for my snaps from the concert!

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Back At It

{ Blazer: H&M (old ) // T-shirt Dress: Mossimo via Target // Pumps: Michael Kors // Bag: Chanel // Sunglasses: Ray-Ban // Jewelry: H&M necklace (old) & bfrend bracelet }

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Cutesy

{ Romper & Necklace: HRH Collection // Sandals: ShoeMint // Panama Hat: H&M // Bag: Zara // Sunglasses: Ray-Ban }

Photos by Eleanor Chow

Summer arrived in full force this week and I'm staying cool in this cutesy romper and my go-to Panama hat. I don't wear black very often in the summer but it works when it's lightened up with natural, textured accessories and a pop of colour. How do you wear black for summer?

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Palm Print

Romper | Bag | Swimsuit | Tee | Skirt | iPhone case | Dress

I've loved palm trees from the moment I first laid eyes on them and the infatuation has only grown over the years. My travel destinations almost always include a place where they grow abundantly so that I can revel in their tropical presence (and take lots of photos of them too). It's no surprise that I'm drawn to clothing and accessories with pretty palm patterns - my favourite is the romper with the adorable pom pom hem. You can shop more of my palm picks below!

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Neon Florals

{ Denim Jacket: Talula // Top: H&M (old) // Shorts: Wilfred // Shoes: Zara (old, similar) // Bag: Chanel // Sunglasses: Ray-Ban // Jewelry: necklace from Etsy; JewelMint Giza ring // Lipstick: MAC Candy Yum-Yum // Nails: Revlon Jaded }

I picked up these gorgeous neon floral jacquard shorts from the Aritzia warehouse sale last week, and I'm so happy summer is sticking around long enough for me to wear them. They'll definitely be coming along with me to my trip to LA that's coming up really quick! Any recommendations on must-see places to eat and play?

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Vested

{ Vest: Silence + Noise via Urban Outfitters // Tank Top: GUESS // Shorts: H&M (similar) // Sandals: Fergalicious by Fergie (old, very similar) // Bag: Alexander Wang // Sunglasses: Versace // Necklaces: DIY }

I've recently discovered the versatility of vests. They're a fantastic layering piece and when it's tailored like this one, they pull together an outfit as perfectly as a blazer. A jacket without sleeves is genius for the summer months. Next on my radar to purchase: a denim vest and a sleeveless trench.

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Sexy Back

{ Dress: Wilfred Free "Yasmin" via Aritzia // Sandals: Seychelles // Hat & Necklace: H&M // Bag: Zara // Sunglasses: Prada }

Today's post title has two meanings: 1) It refers to the sexy cut-out in the back of this Wilfred Free dress that I am living in this summer, and 2) I'm heading out to see Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake in their Legends the of Summer tour tonight! They'll be bringing sexy back to Vancouver, that's for sure.

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Pick of the Crop

Crop tops have made a comeback and they have a much more sophisticated look than the Britney Spears midriff baring days. The key to wearing them now is to pair them with a high-waisted bottom so that you're only showing a small sliver of skin; think high-waisted pencil skirt, denim cut-offs, cigarette pants or flared trousers. Here are my picks of the crop tops. Is this a trend you'll be trying?

Left to right from the top:
Missguided Polka Dot High Neck Crop Top $11.07
Lush Zip Stripe Crop Top $34.00
Forever 21 Floral Print Crop Top $9.80
American Apparel Baby Rip Crop Top $35.64
Topshop Crochet Crop Top $44.00
ASOS Geo Aztec Print Polo Crop Top $10.18
Boohoo Zara Slash Neck Crop Top $7.92
ASOS Cropped Tank Top with High Neck $10.18

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