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...

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! 

Crazy for gingham

Hola!

Happy sunny monday, all!

There is nothing more fitting in life than trying to get back up after a setback. I wanted to quickly say that my thoughts and prayers have been with the people of the Boston Marathon and those in the areas in Massachusetts that were affected by recent events.  The best way to show those that have tried to hurt us is to get back up and keep on living....It's easier said than done, but with the help and support of neighboring states, and country, I know that Boston will be able to rebuild and be stronger from this...as a person with tremendous love for one's city, I see the love that the people of Boston have for their city that they will easily rise from this with a stronger will and resolve.

I hope that everyone is enjoying the sunshine at some point in the city....The cherry blossom trees are in full bloom in some parts of Vancouver!  I've been in the full spirit of spring--wearing my pastels and cropped boyfriend jeans...all that's missing are sandals and maybe shorts are not far behind? i hope so!

Lately I've been obssessing over gingham.  The print is so spring/summer! I am loving the different shades of pastel that it comes in.  I recently purchased two colors from Abercrombie and couldn't be more happy!  I bought the Felicity shirt -- a button down that is slightly more fitted.  It was regularly $64 but on sale for $29.90 and so i picked up both the yellow and pink.

Can i just say that I love love love this shirt!

I wore it for casual fridays at work with a high-waisted pair of jeans and ankle boots (it rained in the morning so it seemed appropritate to wear boots lol) It's pastel color is just right for springtime, and it even kinda looks --dare I say 'a lil' bit country'? lol.

I was so loving the outfit that I transitioned it for a casual night out with the bf.  I changed from boots to heels thinking that it was a dry enough afternoon (and the sun briefly came out!) to transition into the night.  Alas, my prediction was wrong as it rained heavily into the night (what do I know right?) but I still loved my outfit!

Spring Break!

Surfing on the Abercrombie website, I happen to realize two things...

1) Spring is fast approaching and that means it's time to hit the gym once again lol

2) Vancouver Fashion Week is upon us!

What's everyone's spring faves? I'll post a few of my favourite things soon!

Seattle Weekend Part 2

So this weekend my boyfriend and I went to Seattle for the long weekend once again.  It was only a month before that we'd gone but I needed to start on my xmas shopping and finding a dress for the back-to-back holiday office parties lined up in the beginning of December.

Unfortunately I was unable to accomplish the tasks I had set up for myself, but did find some amazing deals for what I call 'fall/winter essentials' !

Check out my mini haul after the jump...

Top 5 Must-Haves: Fall/Winter 2011

If you've felt the cold morning chill as much as I have in the last few weeks, you may agree that Fall is definitely in full swing nowadays.  Much like last year, it's been said that we are due to experience a colder than usual winter this year--I for one am not excited.

I love living in a city that gets to change the seasons, it gives life variety and certainly makes going through the year alot more interesting.  I can't imagine Christmas without snow now...

What get's me through the cold patch of the year is prepping for the weather ahead. 

My top 5 Must-haves for this year...

Casual Friday: the preppy look

I decided to dress abit preppy for casual friday--that and I wanted to wear my new button-down shirt from Abercrombie & Fitch. 

A&F Button-down shirt || American Eagle collared sweater || American Eagle indigo skinny jeans || over-the-knee boots (not pictured)

Happy Friday!

Abercrombie sale!

I heart abercrombie...I consider them my ultimate choice for luxe bummy essentials.

Luckily this weekend there's a sale! 30% additional..awesome.

shopping list #1: abercrombie

I am not a very meticulous person by nature, but once in awhile you will catch me making various lists for things that need to be done, bought and so on.

When I am forming a game plan for say, a trip, I always try to be as prepared as possible.  On the up-coming trip to Sin City of course, what does one have to prepare but some money and stuff that I need or want! =)

I sometimes prepare various things I want for various stores to determine how much budget I have for shopping...as always, it may go over, but there's nothing wrong with being at least a little prepared!

For Abercrombie & Fitch, it was easy...I have often opted out of shopping at A&F when given the opportunity because over the last few seasons I've felt as if I've outgrown the whole cutesy top beach wear style.  I still love it, but it seemed at the time, the styles they had had no place in my wardrobe.  Alas, fall seems to bring in new hope...even for fashion! =)

Here are a few of the things on my 'To-Buy' list!

summer treasures: doing away with summer wardrobe's past and sayin' hello to the future! =)

beats:: starstruck - lady gaga

OOTD:: n/a

fave fashion accessory of the day/moment:: nothing...too sleepy to think!

Summer is 12 days away, and the countdown is getting exciting.

I am anticipating the return of the summer heat by browsing through both my own closet (for my summer staples) and the stores (both online and in store) to find the perfect summer 2010 wardrobe.  There is nothing wrong, afterall, with looking good while trying to beat the heat!

There are defiintely some returning faves, some summer dresses that have yet to be worn and those that I couldn't live without last summer.  I also found out last fall that upon putting my summer clothes into storage for the upcoming cooler winter season, I had oodles upon oodles of Abercrombie and Hollister tops that have yet to be worn, or were just too young for my taste!  At the age that I am, it's not as easy to pull off some of the styles that I have collected over the last few years.  I hate to admit, but I think I may have even gone overboard with some of my summer tops. *yikes!*

So, this spring, I plan to sit myself down in my room and go through the summer stuff I have collected.  There are tons of clothes that can be donated, sold to consignment stores or even just given away to family.  There are a few things that have yet to be worn, others that are sort of tattered that it should really be thrown away, and some that I will have to painfully part with. 

I realize now that with my change adapting to suit the age I am now, so does my wardrobe.

Now, with that being explained, don't get me wrong, I still plan on rockin' some of my summer gear from Abercrombie! Heck yesss! There is no sense in wasting away dozens of tops already collected and still suit my taste and is age appropriate.  I just have to trim some from my collection and add the new styles I've collected this year!