My life file: Victoria Day Weekend - Part I

For those of you who are not aware, it was Victoria Day on Monday here in Canada, so we had a long weekend! The weather was incredibly nice so we took advantage of it and on Saturday we took Matthew to the city island. He sure had a blast, as soon as we got off the ferry on our way back, he climbed on the stroller, wait, that's a lie, we forced him to sit on the stroller, and just 2 minutes after he was completely out! See? parents do know best right? ;)

Here's the first part of the 1.000.000 photos I took (I think I should enroll in some photography course because I enjoy it like you guys have no idea!), 90% of which are of nature (trust me, it's taking a big effort on my part not to post just flowers here!) and Matthew's back, so I hope you enjoy them ;)

On our way to the island

Matthew on a ride all by himself! (And yeap, I was a little bit worried!)

Snack time: homemade granola bars ;)

Featured File: She loves me, she loves me not

 

Wearing and loving my diy studded shorts :)

We're enjoying the long weekend here (is Victoria day today) and the beautiful weather, so I'm just popping in to tell you that you can read about a couple of things I'm loving and not loving on Michaela's blog, Michaela Noelle Design. Michaela is the sweetest, and I'm sure you'll enjoy her blog, so you can check out my feature on her regular blog series here!

PS: Hope you're having a great Monday, we are! ;) I'll be back tomorrow with tons of pictures!

Loving nature and all the beautiful colors

Blog Series: No fail dressing ideas - The Statement Necklace

I'm pretty much a t-shirt kind of girl, I like to dress comfortable and in a practical manner, so to add some flair to my outfits I often reach out for a statement necklace to elevate my look a little bit. Seriously, if you're wearing a simple white tee and skinny jeans, and you add a statement necklace, you instantly look more polished, I guess you already know that  ;)

Which are your favorite shops for jewelry? I'm kind of all over the place when it comes to jewelry. Some great shops are Bauble Bar, Jeweliq (nothing over $25!), Loren Hope (loving everything she has right now), Lulu Frost has been rocking it though it's pricey, I often find stuff on Shopbop, Jewelmint and of course, I like to browse around Etsy for vintage pieces ;)

Featured: Madewell Swing Tee (These are my favorite tees, if you like loose tees, I highly recommend them!) / J.Crew Fleece three-quarter sleeve tee / Bauble Bar Ice Pavé Disco Necklace / Elva Fields Carefree Opportunity necklace / Bauble Bar Green Ariel Necklace / Bauble Bar Gold Multi-Chain Bib / Elva Fields An Unexpected Gift necklace / J.Crew Crystal compilation necklace / Lulu Frost Alchemy Necklace

Images via: Hallelu / HWTF / My own / J.Crew

DIY file: Studded shorts

Inspired by these shorts spotted on Elizabeth when in Dallas, I added some pizzazz to these coral denim cut offs, and I have to say, I'm really happy with the result!
All you need is some studs (I picked mine at a fabric store nearby), make any pattern you like, and voila! It's such an easy way to dress up anything, imagine how pretty would this look on some black or white silk shorts? I'm sure I'll be doing this again, or perhaps something similar, maybe glam up a top inspired by this one? ;)

I chose a pattern and laid the studs exactly the way I wanted the design to look like

I made some pencil marks for guidance (just the center studs)

I used pliers to attach the studs onto the fabric

And with a little patience, ta-da!

Obsession File: Black/White, Green & Pattern Mixing

For some strange reason, these items I'm obsessing over, work very well together. I would wear that polka-dot camisole with those floral pants, with that skirt that I just spotted on Liz's blog, and also with these floral animal print shorts (not pictured). And I'd finish all those looks with those J.Crew sandals and that emerald tote. They say that if you can figure out 3 ways to wear an item then you can justify the purchase, the only problem is, I'd need ALL these! Clearly a big problem ;)

> Victoria's Secret Knife-Pleat Maxi dress: Ladies, this dress comes in a ton of different colors, isn't it absolutely gorgeous? I'd pair it with a gold belt (like this, this or this one) for a perfect look!
> Wilfred Minou Camisole: I can still think of more ways to wear this top you know?
> Wilfred Marais Pants: Love the relaxed/drapey yet polished look of these pants, and of course the floral pattern, I'm all about florals these days ;)
> J.Crew Mari piped suede sandals: This just proves that I "need" them in both colors right? Someone is clearly dreaming.
> Topshop Kissing Giraffe Pleated Skirt: Love this skirt!
> Michael Kors Collection Gia Tote: The color of this tote is just spectacular! You really wouldn't need anything else, a plain white tee, jeans or shorts, and you're done!

Great Finds File: Nest of the Bluebird

Last night I came across this shop on Etsy while looking for something else and I just couldn't resist to share it right away! How gorgeous are these necklaces? Love how colorful, ethnic and fun they are. If you want to see more (or buy!) from Nest of the Bluebird just head over to the etsy shop ;)

*All images via The Nest of the Bluebird

My life file: The weekend and mail packages

How was your weekend? Hope you fellow mommas had a wonderful day! On Saturday I went for a lovely run by the lake with Matthew while the husband was at a crazy race up north. On Sunday we had brunch at The Saint, where the food was amazing! We then watched Life of Pi, have you seen it? I highly recommend it, the art direction is insane, and the message of the movie is just too deep to discuss on a blog post!

Besides having a great weekend, last week was a good mail week. I received a pair of Tieks (have you heard of this brand? I just did a month or so ago) and let me tell you, they are worth every single penny. I didn't pay for them because they were a gift for all the attendees at my last blogging conference, but now I get it. They are extremely comfortable, and they fold up in a pouch, so if you have to commute, I think these are the best shoes you could get as they don't take more space than a wallet. Plus, I have to mention that their customer service is incredible. They lost my pair at the conference and without any big complains on my side, they contacted me once I got back to Toronto, and sent me a gift certificate to order them online. Isn't that the best customer service? Oh and the leather is gooood ;)

Hope you have a wonderful week, I'm almost counting the hours for Wednesday.....I'm going to see my favorite band!!

I finally received these and couldn't love them any more, and the packaging was so sweet and thoughtful, those people at Loeffler Randall really know what they're doing.

 I played with studs on Saturday and I'm so happy with the result, stay tuned ;)

Had a great mail day on Thursday: skirt, tee, bikini top (also here). After seeing how gorgeous that skirt looked on Chassity I had to get it, and she was totally right, this skirt is great quality + design in one (and price too! is less than $25!)

Matthew's latest invention? aligning chalk crayons and jumping from side to side (that crazy man!)

My Ballerina Pink Tieks :)

I had forgotten how happy Spring is!

Blog Series: 1x3 Ways - Talula Frou Frou Shorts

A couple of weeks ago I was at Aritzia looking for shorts, and after piling up about 8 pairs of shorts in the fitting room, I came across these Frou Frou shorts and knew right away that I wasn't going to try the rest. These were perfect. They are super comfy and the floral pattern is gorgeous. They come in another colorway too in case you want to check them out. I wore them this week with a striped top and I've been thinking of a million ways to wear them, here are a few ;)

ONE: 1. J.Crew Factory stripe sleeveless popover / 2. J.Crew Factory printed boatneck blouse / 3. Fossil Austin Convertible Clutch / 4. Jennifer Zeuner Horizontal Bar Necklace with Diamond / 5. Adia Kibur Door Knocker Earrings / 6. Dolce Vita Helia Low Wedge Sandals / 7. J.Crew Mari piped suede sandals

TWO: 1. Madewell Silk Cargo Tank / 2. Wilfred Exquis Jacket / 3. Talula Kent Blazer / 4. Loeffler Randall Evie stacked heel sandal / 5. Lulu Frost Muse Bracelet / 6. Michael Kors Collection Clutch with Lock / 7. CLARE VIVIER Oversized Denim Clutch with Tassels

THREE: 1. J.Crew Jeweled medallion sweater / 2. 3.1 Phillip Lim Orbit Sunglasses / 3. Alexander Wang Marion Python Embossed Bag / 4. Lulu Frost Deco Earring 28 / 5. J.Crew Mari metallic sandals