Weekend Round-up: Brooklyn and Memphis Blues

I love weekends, especially sunny ones.  I was able to leave early once again after what seemed like a week in hell. lol.  It was one of those days when everything that could go wrong, did.

I had fun although the consequences of friday came back to haunt me on saturday lol.  All in all I still had a fairly good weekend, which is all that I ask and all that I require to rejuvenate me for the next week.

Check out more pics after the jump!

Tweed Blazer: 3 Ways

I think my love for the tweed blazer is somehow intertwined with my immense love for Chanel and all things elegant and luxurious.  I have always thought that Coco Chanel epitomized the elegant woman--wise before her time, she knew what made a woman stand out and look beautiful even with just two colors on a palette to work with (or lack of color thereof!)

 Check out the the ways I've styled my tweed...

Chicago: September 2013!

I am happy to announce that I have cemented my only big vacation of the year --Chicago! I am so excited about this, I have always wanted to visit the city, with or without Oprah on tv lol.  I have always heard of the city being one of the cities for culinary wonder, the spirit of the city (that is much like my own about my hometown), the city skyline and more!

I am ecstatic that Choose Chicago on Twitter even gave me some suggestions on where to go! Thanks for the help! I am literally counting down the days...

Chi town, here I come!

Spotlight: New summer sandals!

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I saw these while at Kingsgate Mall browsing at Payless while waiting for my ride.  I was just going to wander when I found these tucked away between some running shoes and heeled shoes.  It was what I was looking for this summer, open toed flats--and wouldn't you know it, it was in my size! The best price? um hello! it was less than $50! What a bargain!

Just thought I'd share! Happy Monday and goodnight! :-)

Maxi-mize for summer!

maxi dress from GAP

Along with summer dresses, another trend I've grown to love lately is the maxi dress.  Another great, versatile piece to have during summertime, it can double as an easy piece to wear on a lazy day or a surprisingly more common type of dress to wear for weddings! It gives that beautiful bohemian thrown-together-last-minute look.

 A throwback of my fave maxi dress (that unfortunately shrank, tho I can't say it's a bad thing) the nautical stripe dress I proudly bought in NYC last year and to this day is one of my fave maxi dresses!

Here are other dresses that have caught my eye!

The perfect Summer Dress

Hola!

I can sense that summer is upon us! Oh, the glorious breeze that only the transition of spring to summer brings, the cute summer outfits and the patios crowded with those enjoying the sunshine!  I previously posted this pic of my summer dress below...a cute dress I got from Urban Behavior a few months ago.  I loved the crochet detailing on the hem and the ruffles on the bustline.  It's so cute!

A great summer dress can range anywhere from $20 to $100 depending on the detailing and the type of fabric you choose..It can be a straight cotton dress to a mix of crochet, lace and cotton all bundled together to make you perfect dress!

Here are other summer dresses worth checking out...

Vancouver Public Library

I just wanted to share the majesty of this structure.  Isn't it beautiful? The public library is one of the architectural structures I am very proud of and still in awe of in downtown.  

So zee bf once asked why I always take shots around town and end up looking like some tourist...I say, with a city this beautiful who wouldn't?

Just wanted to share another angle of the library!

TGIF! What are you upto this weekend?

I am slightly tired albiet in a good mood. 

It's Friday folks! :-)

The morning weather is just gloomy and drizzly, and along with the rest of Vancouver I am anticipating the better weather that TWN promised later in the afternoon lol.

We have been promised good weather for the weekend of course, and with that comes events in and around town!

http://www.tqconstruction.ca/

VPL: sunday funday in downtown!

Vancouver Public Library - downtown location

My city has and is always a source of pride for me.  Imagine my shock when it was so violently rioted during the sad end to our stanely cup run not too long ago.  It's a beautiful city that deserves the love and respect from its people.  Last sunday I had a chance to hang out at the local library.  Yes folks, this is our main library located in downtown Vancouver, not the Colosseum in Rome. I'm not quite sure when the phrase came up in front of the library but the meaning seems to both baffle and intrigue everyone that comes across it.

It's not technically a throwback thursday, but the structure has been a downtown fixture since I was in highschool, so I guess that counts right?

Enjoy!

TGIF: Flower Blazer for fridate!

Whenever the sunshine shows up and the end of the week rolls up, it's sure everyone's making a run for the door before the end of the work day--I'm no exception.  I love Vancouver all year round (even in the freezing temps!) but nothing shows Vancouver's beauty and wonder like a nice sunny day (be it winter, summer spring or fall) especially at the end of the week!

I was inspired by the beauty of the day and thus, for our weekly fridate I decided to dress with the spring blooms in mind. To check out what I wore...

Mr. Brownstone's on Main street: beer colder than your ex's heart

lol found this at a small pub/lounge on Main street.

Happy Thursday!

Weekend Roundup: tempermental weather and fridate wonderfulness!



Pacific Centre dome - view from the inside

 Happy Monday lovelies!

I thought I'd share a little bit of my city's architectural wonders to start for a change! gorgeous, no? This is the view from the inside of the Pacific Centre Mall dome. 

I am once again looking worse for the wear from the weekend after a busy yet uneventful past few days.  I like when the days just flow and things happen and yet it still feels relaxing. 

The weekend started out right with work letting out an hour early for the weekend.  I wasn't able to get out as early, leaving just half hour shy of our regular clock out, but being in the position that I am, I rarely ever get to partake in those little perks...

Paisley Blues

Today was one of those days that just didn't seem to end.  Actually, I've been having those days a lot more frequently since I started school...The things we do for higher education.  It'll be all worth it in the end, right?

Today I was in a rare mood to dress up for work...

Throwback Thursday: NYE 2011 fun!

For throwback thursday I thought i'd dig up a gem! I love this picture --New Year's Eve 2011, no better way to ring in the new year than with those you love.  I was so inlove with this dress, and my shoe changes! lol.  It comes in handy to stay at the same hotel that the party is held.  We stayed at the Fairmont Pacific Rim, the same place as the NYE gala we attended.

To find out what I wore, read on!

Hello, Tuesday! 'after a long weekend' blues. literally.

Bonjour mes amis!

I have no idea if that's even right lol.  Pardon et moi, my francais is a little rusty haha.  Rainy tuesdays, if there is anything else that can make you feel ho-hum about a day--it's rain!

I am in all my geeky glory today, sporting the all-important glasses :-) No, not for fashion.  It's unfortunate for me that while i chose the frames which were trending at the moment, it's an accessory that i can't live without most days.

The windows into my soul need focus hence the glasses! (i ramble).

It's not really a fashion related post, but if you must know, i am wearing (and taken in an unflattering angle might i add) Banana republic blue cable knit sweater.

Weekend Round up: Victoria Day long weekend fun!

Happy Victoria Day!

It was an interesting but good long weekend marked with weird weather in the beginning...

Weekend Round-up: last sunny weekend

I had a bit of a long weekend thanks to being sick on friday...I spent the day at the doctor's and pharmacy lol.  Life of a kid in a bubble lol -- well I'm not really a kid and no, I am not in a bubble.  I do however, have an unfortunate allergy-related respiratory problem (sounds more serious that it actually is!) that makes it sucky to go for long periods without my trusty inhaler.  lol. Anyways, enough of that...

I was able to get better over the weekend though, after some much needed rest, and my inhaler! :-)

Here's a recap of my weekend...

Monday Inspirational Poster: Keep it classy..

An inspiration found on the internet.  Ah, the internet, sources of all things useful and not so much lol.

sunday errands grecian style: white dress and gladiator sandals

Happy Sunday!

Today I woke up to an intense heat as my room was engulfed with the afternoon heat bursting in from my windows.  It was only fitting as I had long been wishing for some sunshine and heat so that I can wear my summer clothes already lol.

I can honestly say that the one choice on my birthday weekend in Vegas has been such an important one since the sun started to shine around april....My ray-bans are godsend! The polarized lenses are actually my faves and unfortuantely, have resulted in my neglect of my Chanel sunnies.

Weekend: fun in the city and gladiator sandals

Whenever the sun is out, count on me to be out with it! I love enjoying the city during spring/summer days when the sunshine is out on full force.

The day was beautiful --full of promise and the air crisp.

We got up early on saturday to get to Meat and Bread for some brunch.  Trust me, it is so worth the trip!