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Crop It Like Its Hot

We are thanking the fashion gods for the rise of the cropped trend, because the recent spike in temperatures in Calgary (which we are NOT complaining about) has mandated shorter pants and even shorter shirts. Also – I had so much fun with this side-braid half-up-do; it was surprisingly simple and more importantly fun to do! Try it out and tell us what you think. 

Tackle the Concrete Jungle

This deep olive green is often hard to experiment outside of whites or blacks, but the best option is to find a similar toned top and shoe, and have fun with minimal accessories. Also, how fun is the half top knot bun thing? Easy, breezy and ready to tackle the concrete jungle with these sateen cargo pants. 

Chained Up

Sometimes the easiest way to tie your look together is to match like with like – so this giant chain link necklace pairs perfectly with these chain link T-strap heeled sandals. And the result is easy and chic, but still edgy and bad-ass, no? What are your unusual styling choices? 

Flatly Obsessed

Our current favourite shoe brand has done it again – a chic, comfortable and oh-so-on-trend flatform sandal with ankle straps and a swift kick (so to speak) of style! So easy to style, these go with just about anything, and although they just came out of deadstock today, we are sure we will get plenty of miles out of these (we are so on point with cheeky puns today!). Happy Monday!

Feeling Palm-y

We are obsessed with this recent LA-rivalling weather we are getting to experience here in “cold” Canada. It calls for strappy Michael Kors sandals, a balmy palm-y dress and a mini cross-body from Marc by Marc Jacobs! We usually appreciate the cooler weather (for its layering and lengths capabilities), but we are not complaining about the recent heat wave! 

H&M x Coachella

We know Coachella is far behind us, but #FestivalSeason is here and now, and we can’t help but embrace the fun, boho-chic trend, especially when H&M is now selling their Coachella pieces on sale! This gorgeous lace crochet cardigan was a steal of a deal, and it really inspired us to pretend we were in California vibin’ out at the main stage!

Girl About Town

I’m sure by now you’ve noticed a general theme – we are all about white this season! Be it in pants, in dresses, in separates, in shoes or in bags, we are obsessed with white. Its so easy to make a striking look with this relatively “boring” non-colour, don’t you think?

Totally Blushing!

We finally found the perfect pair of white summer pumps – they go with everything! And especially today (my birthday!), they were my go-to pair to rock with this pastel coloured neoprene number – one of my favourites. And when its your special day, don’t ever hesitate to crown yourself like the queen that you are. I know it did!

Sunday Coffee Run

Do you ever just want to jump out of bed on a bright summer day and run out to soak in the sun, fun and experience that the day has in store for you? Those type of days bring about the most spontaneous (and colourful) outfits – like this bright neon J Crew dress we nabbed last season. Although we love the layers and accessories of fall, nothing beats a dress with a dope pair of shoes to go exploring your city in! 

Summer Whites

When the suns out, the legs come out to play (and get a seriously necessary tan!) – although it should be noted that we are big believers in appropriate and healthy amounts of Vitamin D. But nothing makes you look more tan then crispy, barely there white separates. Can we get an amen?