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!

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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!

Rain on my parade...

I have to say, at least the weather network was a day closer than usual on the report. 

Mother Nature = 1 The Weather Network = 0

I guess Vancouver did need a good cool down after all that heat! lol.

Okay mother nature, you're forgiven. 

Today's fashion choice consists of wellies that I once thought was a bad investment considering the consecutive days of sunshine that followed the purchase.  Now I am happy to see some rain, test out my cute wellys and enjoy the dryness it affords me.

Yep, your eyes do not deceive you....I have white wellies haha.  I thought it's kind of a fun color because even though it's white, they're rain boots so essentially they can get dirty!  I love that they have bit of sheen to them --when the light hits different corners of it different colors kind of appear.  Think of the aurora borealis effect!

I find that even with all the rain and ugly clouds, it's still nice to be able to put abit of fun back in fashion and wear something cute....It certainly makes the feeling of drearyness seem less affecting.  It's important to be dressed for the weather at all (if not most) times in my mind, but it shouldn't stop one from being fashionable while doing it!

Happy Friday!

Casual Date night :: colorblocking and Food carting!

Friday is our usual date night -- catching up and unwinding all while spending quality time with each other...Usually it's also the only time that I require my bf to dress up in adult clothing! lol.  Tonight however, we disregarded the usual dresscode in place of more casual style to fit our cheap date night --foodcarting!

Outfit Inspiration: Date Night!

Happy Friday all! What a lovely day today, thought not as warm.  I thought I'd post an outfit that would be an ideal spring/summer date night outfit!

It's so feminine and cute, it's hard not to have your guy fall for you in this!

To find out where to get these...

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!

shoe of the day!

I love fridays...they signal the end of the week, and in my case, date night as well!

Shoe of the day:

Christian Louboutin Metaliboot

The price tag of these oh-so-lovely shoes aren't exactly in my price tag (as I'm sure it's not in some of yours either) but there are less pricier substitutes...

Shoe of the Day!

TGIF! as katy perry says.  It's a gorgeous day outside and I am in a good mood....

My shoe of the day, absolutely lovely shoe...

Gabriela Pump - Guess by Marciano $198.00

I love the cute seam detail in the front, back and sides...edgy yet classy.

love.

TGIF! (non-fashion related, or at least not mostly)

beats:: sunloverz vs. rosette - fire

OOTD:: Black urban behavior racerback, White Hollister henley and Indigo American Eagle skinny jeans (and my winter boots of course)

fave fashion accessory of the day/moment:: winter boots =)

Depending on how it looks, this could still be about fashion.  I was on my usual lunch break walks to Ironwood near my work, and I decided to take some pics.  They're not  professional photos but I thought that the day was pretty enough that abit of documenting is a must!

It's a gloriously beautiful friday--the sun came out just around noon and has somewhat lingered. 

I was on my usual jaunt to get my coffee and go to the library and stew.  As always, I like to keep warm!

I know, I look like a big dork but I sacrifice fashion for the warmth these days as I traded in my beautiful, new camel coat for a nice down jacket and a blue dorky but warm toque with earflaps,.  And to think, i used to make fun of the people who wear the same toque! lol. Cruel irony.

Oh, and I can't forget to mention that they have replaced the 'no stopping' sign that was ruthlessly rammed twice!

Yay! no more bended sign! lol.  The things I get excited about these days haha so weird.  But hey, destroying public signs is illegal, isn't it!?

Anyways, I just thought I'd share the beautiful day that's upon us before it starts to rain again.  It's something small to cherish on a friday afternoon filled with stress!! =)

Even with the clouds sticking around, there's sun somewhere lurking and trying to come out...\

Happy Friday!