Colour Crush: Powder Blue

Sunglasses || Satchel || Blazer || Flats || Skirt || Nail Polish || Bralet

I have been drawn to all things powder blue while on my shopping escapades as of late. It's light, fresh, and reminds me of Spring skies. Since I've always been a pink and purple kind of gal, I actually don't own any powder blue pieces, which gives me the perfect excuse to do some shopping. Here are some sweet baby blues that have caught my eye (namely, the powder blue mini satchel).

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Touch of Turquoise

{ Sweater Dress: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target // Infinity Scarf: Inner Fire (c/o) // Belt: Wilfred via Aritzia // Booties: Aldo (similar) // Bag: Coach (old) // Sunglasses: Ray-Ban // Jewelry: ASOS rings; bracelet from Greece }

Don't let the palm trees and bare legs fool you - I'm very much still in Vancouver, though this is probably the last time I can get away with not wearing tights with my dresses. Also, today's the last day to enter my giveaway for an Inner Fire infinity scarf! Entries close at 11:59pm PST. Good luck and happy weekend!

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Phillip Lim x Target

{ Leopard Print Sweater: 3.1 Phillip Lim x Target // Faux Leather Shorts: Forever 21 // Boots: Chinese Laundry (very similar) // Bag: Merona via Target // Sunglasses: Karen Walker "Number One" // Beanie: DIY // Jewelry: YSL Arty ring; H&M bracelet }

The 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target collection was a designer collaboration I was completely drawn to (next on my radar: Isabel Marant pour H&M), enough so that I woke up the morning of September 15 while on my vacation in LA and drove to the nearest Target - or so I thought. Unfortunately my GPS sent me completely off track, and the Target I ended up at was 20 minutes further than I had anticipated and they didn't even carry the collection. By the time I ended up at the correct Target, the bags were sold out (insert sad face emoji here). I did pick up both the skirt and this sweater in the leopard print, along with a sweater dress (more sweater styling inspiration from IFB here). But I'm now forever thinking of the bags that got away. Anyone have a spare mini Pashli-inspired satchel?! The real deal Pashli is also welcome.

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Fall Fashion Cravings

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This season, I'm sticking to the basics to update my wardrobe for Fall, and letting the shoes and accessories shine. A black and white colour palette is classic while textures like leather keep things current. My personal favourites: the shoes and bag, of course. A little leopard and hot pink go a long way to make an outfit pop.

Hope everyone has a great weekend! I'll be checking out the Phillip Lim x Target collection on the 15th. Anyone else going?

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Fashionably Fixated on...

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My current shoe obsession is with d'Orsay flats. They're a simple twist on the basic flat with a truly elegant feel (I can imagine Audrey Hepburn donning them with cigarette trousers). Luckily there's a pair for everyone with prices ranging from high (Jenni Kayne) to low (Forever 21). My personal fave is Ruche's classic black and white striped d'Orsay flats, which I may or may not have just purchased ;) Is this a shoe style you'll be trying?

< DID YOU SAY D'ORSAY? >

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California Dreaming

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If you follow my Instagram feed you already know that I'm jetting off to LA for my next vacation and I couldn't be more excited. I've always had a soft spot for California with its sunshine, palm trees and casual, cool style. Here's an outfit I pulled together that's inspired by the Sunshine State and that I'd love to wear while I'm there.

< SHOP MY CALIFORNIA DREAMING STYLE >

PS: Since it's been 10 years since I was last in LA, I'd appreciate any recommendations on where you love to eat, play and shop!

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Monday Muses: Alyssa Milano & Milo Bugliari

Welcome to the last Monday of July, everyone! Hope you've all been enjoying your summer so far. This month's final Monday Muse installment is Alyssa Milano and her son Milo. Shop their looks below!

For Mama:
1) 3.1 Phillip Lim embellished printed silk and cotton-bend top $160.61
2) Joe's Jeans skinny ankle denim $158.00
3) Schutz lace-up sandals $230.00

For Mini-Mister:
1) Old Navy oxford uniform shirt $5.10
2) adidas athletic shoe $29.99 on sale
3) Okie Dokie roll-cuff denim short $ 6.12

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Fashionably Fixated on...

Maybe it's the gloomy January blues, but lately I've been fixated on colourful bags. I have a lot of neutral handbags in go-with-everything shades of black, white, and beige, which I think every girl needs in her purse repertoire. However, on those days when you just want to add a pop of colour, these candy-hued bags would make the perfect bright accessory, and these designers know how to do colour well. Which one's your favourite?

1) Coach Legacy Leather Penny Shoulder Purse in fuchsia $198.00 USD
2) Rebecca Minkoff Mini Mac in mint $195.00 USD
3) 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Satchel in aubergine $895.00 USD
4) Balenciaga Giant 12 City Tote in dark turquoise $1,895.00 USD
5) Proenza Schouler PS1 Medium Leather Satchel in purple rain $1,695.00 USD

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