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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Totally Kissable Lipstick

There's nothing like a great lipstick to make your lips look totally kissable. Lip products are hands down my most loved make-up item (I carry at least six lipsticks, glosses or balms in my make-up bag), and I prefer sheer formulas because I find the colours are easier to wear and they feel more moisturizing.

When I saw that IFB teamed up with Avon's Totally Kissable lipstick for this week's IFB project, I decided to round up my favourite shades of red, fuchsia, pink, plum and orange lipsticks that I wear most often on the blog. Share your favourites with me in the comments! I love discovering new lipsticks to try (not that I need anymore...)

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Black, White and Sequins All Over

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Insta-Snaps

1. Revlon Colorstay nail polish in Provence

2. A sunny day calls for stripes, purple denim and sequin TOMS

3. Charlotte's down dog

4. Eleanor and I indulging in macarons

5. Kit Kat treat from Japan

6. New bracelets from H&M

7. The first sign of spring: blooming crocuses

8. My custom, monogrammed chevron iPhone case

9. A favourite snack: granola with Greek yogurt and honey

10. Charlotte's hair in a ponytail (finally!)

11. Sablefish frittata at Hawksworth Restaurant

12. Spring bouquet of Gerbera daisies, daffodils and mums

13. Lobster thermidor made by my husband, the chef

14. Rilakkuma iPhone case

15. An early birthday card discount from Anthropolgie

Thought I'd share a few photos from my Instagram feed for those of you who don't have the amazingly fun and addictive app. Am I the only one who's always saying, "I'm gonna Instagram that"? It's become a verb for me like Google. If you want to keep up with my daily snaps, follow me! My Instagram handle is @marisajoyxo.

Have a happy hump day everyone!

What's making me smile

{ Revlon Lip Butters in Cherry Tart and Lollipop }

Can you believe there are only four more sleeps until Christmas?! It's time to eat, drink and be merry! I hope all your holiday shopping is done too! I finished mine tonight and can now breathe a little easier. Having all my gifts completed, along with these snippets of happiness, are certainly smile-worthy in my eyes.

{ Ornaments in an Ikea vase, an easy way to give your home some holiday cheer }

{ A sophisticated red and green bouquet that's festive and bright }

{ Pigtails in Charlotte's hair (she was photographed by Eleanor Chow) }

{ Finding the H&M faux fur vest I've been coveting on sale for 50% off }

Facets of Fuschia

Loving this nail polish from Revlon's new Expressionists line. It's a perfect dupe for Deborah Lippmann's Bad Romance, with a more pocket-friendly price tag :)