Summer Inspiration

Summer sun can't come soon enough. I'm ready to road trip, day trip, weekend trip & take random trips to wherever the road may take me. Now all I need is a big sun hat & some new summer clothes.

Photos from Mod3rnology

Can I Visit Paris, Please?

1. I want these boots.

2. I love Drake

3. Can I be your BFF?

4. I want to be here.

Some random thoughts & pictures for you today. I think I am coming down with a cold or something, so lots of liquids and Advil Cold & Sinus will be my best friends (sorry, Mary Kate and Ashley) right now (or if it gets worse, anyway)! What a dreary weekend here in Vancouver. Oh, and it's Monday. Perfect!

Updates to Inspire

Well, here's another mish-mash of pictures for you. I know in my last post I said I would post tomorrow (meaning Friday, September 9th), but I'm sure you have already gathered that I failed to do so. Why you ask? Friday was the day I moved into a basement suite at my relative's house. Unfortunately, things aren't working out there as well as my family & I hoped. However, I spent some time searching online for apartments, and my mom came over on Tuesday to view one with me. Sadly that one was a no-go: paint splashed across the cupboards was considered a "fresh coat of paint," the carpet was dirty, and a million other things made us stray away. Finally, as we ventured up Oak St., we noticed a block that consisted mainly of apartment complexes. The rest is history - I found my new soon enough and already made the damage deposit. Things may be a little hectic between now and October 1st (ETA at the new apartment) because of school and what not, but now that I have a stable internet connection thanks to my school (VCC), I will be able to visit you all again!

PHEWF. Glad I got that all aired out to you. Now, for the real post.

The above pictures are currently inspiring me as I make the transition between unfinished basement to apartment, and out of highschool to college student. Don't get me wrong, both of these avenues are ridiculously exciting. However, it doesn't hurt to find inspiration through pictures to get you through, right (are we still following, by the way)?

1. I love the mainly white colour scheme of this bedroom. If I was able to afford an apartment with a room like this (the French doors with an ocean view of the balcony somehow hint that it MAY be expensive...), I would WANT it to look EXACTLY like this. How inviting and comfortable, most of all, does this look!?

2. Everything about this room appeals to me here. I love the mix of green and turquoise - a colour combination that would look great in an outfit as well (eg, rich green suede heels and an oversized turquoise clutch). For my future room that I will SOON be decorating (EXCITEMENT!), I want to find some accent pieces in these colours. I already have a picture for the wall that is turquoise, so I'm almost there!

3. Again, some beautiful turquoise shoes and a gorgeous ring. I saw a lot of this colour for summer, and if you already have pieces in this hue, you'll easily be able to transition them into your fall wardrobe for a fun pop of colour!

4. Coral. I. Love. Coral. I can't get enough of it. My first day of school outfit (for Retail Buying) consisted of a fun beige pleated dress from H&M (a slightly heavier fabric and half sleeves makes it perfect for fall) and some coral lace-up sneakers. Thank you to Liz at school who complimented them!

5. Sequins, red, magenta, Loubitins! In a perfect world, these would be appropriate shoes for every. single. day. Actually, scratch that. Who says they can't be!? I am fairly certain I spotted these at Holt Renfrew the other day. Unfortunately, my student budget doesn't allow me to have these in my hot little hands! One day!

6. Nothing says fall quite like knits. As I was perusing some New York Fashion Week photos, I noticed that a lot of designers are into strategic cut outs. Well, same is true for this sweater. I could picture myself wearing this with a pair of dark skinny jeans and some motorcycle boots for an edgy touch, or a pair of riding boots with some buckle details. Lovely!

Hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday! xoxo

Summer Inspired

 

The other day I decided to update the collage frames in my room. I usually focus them around fashion & fun pictures I find in magazines, so naturally, I did the same this time around. However, I wanted to look for pictures that would continue to inspire me - ergo Chanel, Coco Rocha, stripes (a favourite of mine), Marilyn Monroe, etc. Making collages is a fun way to document your inspiration and hold it in one place. It's easy to write things down that inspire you, but it's so much more fun & pretty to take scissors to paper and make a picture of everything you love!

I wore this dress on my last day at the spa. It's comfortable and perfect for summer! I found it at Winners in Nanaimo a while ago, but it was my first time actually wearing it out. Hallelujah for nicer weather (at that time, anyway. It's ugly and cold now)!

What are you inspired by, and what's your favourite summer outfit?

Oh, Hi Stranger.

Marsha Brady clearly had some good logic.

There will be some changes happening in my life pretty soon. As of July 5th (this coming Tuesday), I will be finished at the spa. It was a huge step for me to give my notice, but considering I'll be moving soon, it would've happened sooner or later. Oh yeah, and moving. I'll be moving to Vancouver (whenever I get my stuff together...) to start school in the fall. Ch-ch-chaaaangesss.

Hello, summer. However, you wouldn't really guess that it's summer by the cold, windy days that have been happening lately. Come on already - it's JULY now!

I know I have been away from the blog for a while, but I wanted to take some time & share a few photos with you that I have found recently. Work is basically taking over my life. I haven't had a day off in at least ten days, and next week is jam packed with work as well (and no day off). I just want it to be over already! I'm in a limbo stage between two jobs right now - one is giving me more hours & I'm almost finished the other. Between these next few weeks I'll try to post as much as I can and keep you all updated! :)

Fun Photos

Love this!

I am on the hunt for some feather earrings, preferably peacock ones. I've seen so many in the mall, but none of them are what I want. Perhaps I'm just too darn picky.

This outfit is so cute! I could see myself wearing this with a pair of trouser shorts this summer.

Just a quick post as I check my email & other blogs before work. I have some pictures to upload & posts to draft, so regular pictures will be coming up soon folks! Have a lovely weekend!

Inspire Me!

Do what makes you happy. Live the life you want to live. Achieve your dreams. Look on the bright side. Use your manners & smile through your heart. Surround yourself with the best of friends.

Flowers are everywhere nowadays! In stores, outside in the garden & on the kitchen table.

Take time every day to be silly. Sometimes you have to put a smile on your OWN face.

Accessories are everything!

Hope your week is going well lovelies! xoxo

Sunday Inspiration

 

The things that inspire me most are filled with art. Art is everywhere - on the internet, outside, around the house, in the sky, in the air, the person next to you... The possible ways to be inspired are endless. Here are some pictures that are inspiring me this Sunday.

Marc Jacob's pictures found from their Facebook page, all others courtesy of Rouge Fox