Sun, sun just around the corner...

We've had 3 straight weeks of sub-zero temperatures and the only way I was able to survive the cold was to.... online shop for summer dresses! One of my favorite places to shop online is Revolve.com. The prices are a bit steep but everything I've ordered from there I've been so impressed with I've ended up wearing it season after season... So in my mind, the prices are justified!
Here is a sneak peak of what is currently en-route to my home!

I love the pale green colour of this dress. Not pictured- super cute back cut-out. Maybe for a summer wedding?

These were an impulsive purchase! I already own 10 different pairs of sunnies but couldn't resist these for some reason...

LOVE THIS. I can think of so many occasions where I would wear this in the summer.

 Another site that I love to peruse (shh while at work!) is ASOS.com. I swear, I could close my eyes and add anything to my basket from the dress section and be completely satisfied with my purchases. I ordered this one a few months ago and it's been hanging patiently in my closet, waiting for the snow to melt!

The stripes/nautical obsession continues with this dress! I love the big bow on the back and the flowy material

So there you have it! These little things should get me through the next few months of winter. I feel so unmotivated to choose outfits in the morning when I know my options are so limited due to the weather. My outfit usually consists of wool work pants or a long sleeved dress with leggings and a sweater. Oh and did I mention the scarves, extra sweater, parka and hat that accompany all outfit choices? Ugh. Only a few more months, we can do it!!

Beach Ruffles

One of my first jobs as a teen was working in a bikini store. I remember starting there in January and thinking it would be a breeze of a job because WHO shops for a bikini in the middle of the winter? Turns out, I'd underestimated the power of the beach vacation crowd! The store was swarmed with people looking for the perfect bathing suit for their vacation. This year, I have my eye on the ruffle trend!

L*SPACE Fringe Benefits Audrey Halter

Red Carter Core Ruffle swimsuit (Love how it looks like a tuxedo!)

Free People (digging this hippy vibe)

H&M Goodies

You Guys! H&M has released it's Spring preview and it is so cute I just had to share my favs! One thing I've noticed in a lot of stores recently is the baggy "boyfriend" jean. I like H&M's version because it has a slightly tapered leg but is still relaxed looking. Check out the rest of the collection on H&M's website!

The Classic LWD (Little White Dress)

The Little Black Dress has always been given lots of attention. It's your Go-To dress for a hot date, a night out with friends, drinks after work... If I'm having one of those "off" days and I've already torn every dress out of my closet and decided nothing looks good - I usually settle on a Little Black Dress and end up feeling pretty good about it! So I thought we should explore the distant, much ignored cousin of the Little Black Dress... The Little WHITE Dress!!
Here are some favs!
(Gah, can you tell I'm highly anticipating spring??)

Free People New Romantics Olympic Corset Flame Dress (WANT!!)

Free People - Rainforest Dress (love the billows!)

ARG! Why must this Raquel Allegra Washed-silk mini dress
cost so much?? Sad face. I am in love with that bow.

So, what do you guys think? LBD or the LWD?

The Peplum.... To trend or not to trend

Defined as "a short overskirt or ruffle attached at the waistline of a dress or skirt", the peplum seems to be sneaking its way onto runways and into stores just in time for spring. This seems like one of those unfortunate trends where only the pencil-thin can pull it off however, I could be wrong! 

Lace sleeves seem to balance out the waist ruffle! Can't find out where this one if from though... wahwah

Jason Wu. Extreme version of the peplum!

Alice + Olivia Tory Peplum Dress
This one is cute for the office with a bright blazer!

NEON Light

Whenever I stumble across something online that I. must. have. like. now. I go through several stages before I commit to the purchase.

Stage 1: Bookmark the item so I can lovingly return for visits whenever I want.
Stage 2: Begin to think of reasons why I DO NOT need to own it (it's not the right season, I don't need any more dresses, do I even know if NEON is back in style??)
Stage 3: Add it to my online shopping cart just *out of curiosity* so I can see what the shipping and tax fees might be like if for some *crazy* reason I were to buy it
Stage 4: ...... I'm actually not certain what stage 4 is because usually at this point I have realized too late that my credit card numbers have already been entered and the item will be arriving in 2-3 weeks.

WOOPS!

It is safe to say that right now I am only at a stage 1 with this dress by Equipment. I can't promise what tomorrow will hold but for now I hope my credit card stays safely put in my purse. HA-ha!

I mean, look at this dress! Can you blame me??

Sails Out

There is nothing quite like the breeze on your face and the sound of waves cutting into a hull as you skip across the water. From a very young age I embraced the sailing lifestyle - whether I was learning to fish with my wayfaring grandfather as a child, balancing on the boom with a good magazine as a teenager or sipping cool drinks in the cockpit as a young adult. As winter weather continues to weigh heavy on my summer-loving heart, I find my mind drifting back to my favorite boating memories...


For inspiration!

Gretal Dress - in Chambray
from Dear Creatures

Juicy Couture
Sailor Girl Bandeau

Kate Spade Striped Adette

Old Timey Lace

Even though it's currently -27 outside and there is still 3 feet of snow that needs to melt, I've been highly anticipating spring and all the new fashions it will bring. I'm fairly certain that spring is especially exciting for Canadians since most of us have been sacrificing fashionable clothing all winter long in exchange for layers of fleeces and fur-lined arctic excursion boots. It is nearly impossible to throw together a cute lil' outfit when trying to incorporate long underwear and a neck warmer.

So in celebration of February being nearly here (which means March is nearly here, AKA the month where us die-hards will venture outside in leather bombers and stylish trenches), here is a trend I just can't wait to explore once it is seasonally appropriate. Lacey Shorts. Enjoy!!

Tis the Season to Throw on a Scarf

Here in Canada's capital, we experience an intensity of seasons unlike anywhere else I've visited. Winter means 3 pairs of leggings crammed under my workpants and frostbitten fingers desperately clutching my hot coffee at the pitch-black bus stop in the morning. Then, suddenly, summer is here and I find myself sitting in my bathing suit with my face an inch away from my overworked AC unit while desperately awaiting a phone call from a friend (any friend) with a pool.

Here are a few of the things that I am most excited to wear this season. In fact, I better go put them on before winter is here and I disappear under a thick layer of goose down and long johns. Brrr.

These seem like they would be ideal for a good old fashion leaf kickin'
Love the giant buckle!
Ruckuss by Steve Madden

Love this infinity scarf!
Humanoid Loop Antra Scarf (coggles.com)

My Aritzia boyfriend blazer is my go-to fall jacket
I like how this one by WISH falls extra long and has roll-up sleeves

The floppy hat <3
Another season must-have
Free People Sobule Loop Knit Beanie

People joke that we only have two seasons here - Humidity and sub-zero. This probably explains why my most favorite season of all is the shortest, most fleeting of all - Autumn. I love throwing on a pair of boots with leggings and a simple fall dress. Pair it with a bright scarf and a bobble hat and I am practically skipping through the colorful leaves.