mix it up

     I've always found mixing prints to be a challenge.  Maybe because I'm a matchy matchy kind of girl.  Maybe because my mother drilled it in that one should never mix pok-a-dots with stripes (or black with navy for that matter, which I now love).  Either way, when I do come across a successfully executed mixed print outfit, it deserves to be credited.

     The best way to go about mixing and matching is to pair two prints in the same colour family or to pair a colourful print with a neutral of a similar pattern.  If one print is busy, the other should be minimal to maintain balance.  Most importantly, have fun with it and you will look as glamourous as theses two!

Courtney and Candace 

revenge is sweet

     Just in time for cottage season, Lauren Weisberger has once again graced us with her talents and released the sequel to The Devil Wears Parada.  I picked up my copy of Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns today and can not wait to get away this weekend to crack this while tanning on the dock!

     Warning: this book may lead to unnecessary spending on designer products, too many consumed Starbucks coffees and unexplained anxiety attacks when hearing the name Miranda Priestly.

Purchased at Chapters for 40% off in the Bestsellers section!

     All we need now is a sequel to the movie.  Start growing those locks, Anne Hathaway!

   

make it a maxi

     We are our worst critics and have that one body part that tends to be covered up a bit more than anything else.  In my case, I have two: my legs.  I unfortunately had the pleasure of inheriting spider veins, varicose veins and cellulite at a young age and the ten years I spent working on my feet in retail have been anything but a solution to the problem.  However, being the savvy fashionista that I am, there is always a solution to any problem and for me, it's the maxi!

     A maxi refers to a dress or skirt that is full length and is very versatile as it can easily be worn casually or dressed up (but not formal!).  The maxi dress has been in style for many summers but the maxi skirt is new on the radar and now one of my favourite trends this year.  To my rescue, the maxi is full coverage but is still comfortable to wear in warmer weather.  It is flowy and usually made out of a cotton or modal fabric which is breathable.  The best part is, most maxi skirts are convertible and can be pulled up and worn as a strapless dress! 

     My favourite way to wear my printed maxi skirt is with a tied up denim shirt and a basic tank.

     How do you wear your maxi?

 

work it out!

    Now that my mini hiatus is over, I've jumped back into life with both feet, a new pair of neon pink runners and what I thought were a quality pair of workout capri pants.  It was brought to my attention earlier this week, during a set of squats, that indeed the capris were not quality, they were see through (and not lulus!) . . . therefore, my neon thong was no longer a sexy secret.  Most would be embarrassed but in my new positive mind set (and the fact I've embraced my voluptuous booty for years) I took the higher road and decided this was the perfect excuse for a nice new non-see through pair of workout capris.  

     Lesson of the day: if you ever need to justify shopping you know who to turn to.

     No final decisions have been made but here are the runners up for cutest workout capris: 

Adidas Techfit Perfect 3/4 Tights in pink.

Adidas Techfit Perfect 3/4 Tights in blue.

 

Lulu Lemon Pace Crop in green.
These also come in a bunch of other yummy colours!

Nike Legend Print Tights in grey, also available in black.

Niki Limitless Capris in grey.
I love the little neon swoosh!