Darling Floral Romper

Give me some sunshine and a floral romper and I'm a happy girl. Pulling looks for the Spring Lemonberry shoot was far too easy! For me rompers are the perfect summer piece; they are light, effortless and chic (this one especially). If you feel comfortable in a certain style, colour scheme, or print why should you stop wearing it just because you own a fair share of it? Surround yourself with pieces that bring a smile to your face and make you feel good, and just like yourself. This romper does exactly that; I feel like the true summer girl that I am in it. This whole outfit seriously takes me back to our trip to Charleston last summer; the rompers were necessary to beat the heat, and the pastel buildings were a dime a dozen. If only I could feel that Southern sun now!  

I also love the contrast between the mint green/blue and the darker royal blue in this pairing. The blue clutch just draws out the colours in the romper so nicely! Add in a pair of lace up sandals and you have the perfect date outfit if you ask me!

Are you just itching to get into your summer wardrobe, too?! Is there a piece you can't wait to get into? 

What I'm Wearing

Darling Playsuit via Lemonberry

Shop for Jayu drop necklace via Lemonberry

Matt & Nat clutch via Lemonberry

Photos by Khamp Media

Hair by Luxe Hair Den

Make up by Victoria Bourque Beauty Boutique 

Darling Embroidered Dress

A weeks ago, on probably the coldest day in April (it even snowed!), Eleni, Jackie, Joëlle and myself headed to Lemonberry, our favourite boutique north of the city, to partake in a spring shoot for the boutique. The shop owner, Lisa, gave us the free reign to pull our own looks and curate outfits that were just our style.  Immediately upon entering my eyes were drawn to this dress by Darling London. The pale, nude colour and subtle floral embroidery had my pastel loving heart fixated instantly! I love wearing the colour nude for spring; it's refreshing, airy and natural. The dress is a stunning piece on its own, but adding a playful element like this Shop for Jayu statement necklace really dresses up the entire outfit and makes it the perfect piece for spring and summer events. 

The handbag is another stunning piece. The perfect mini cross-body and it's made with vegan leather. Matt & Nat actually stand for "material and nature". Their emphasis of living beautifully and being socially responsible is one that I am drawn too, and I love that Lemonberry is too! 

I'm still obsessing over the pairing of these nude pieces and am just happy I got to prance around for a few hours in them! If I haven't sung Lemonberry's praises enough, you need to head over there for a unique find like this one! 

The name of the brand really says it all, this dress is just darling, isn't it?! 

What I'm Wearing

Darling Dress via Lemonberry

Matt & Nat cross-body via Lemonberry

Shop for Jayu necklace via Lemonberry

Photos by Khamp Media

Hair byLuxe Hair Den

Make up by Victoria Bourque Beauty Boutique 

Pattern Play

Toronto Fashion Week came and went at lightening speed. I mean I basically don't even remember it now that I am in full sugar coma mode from this weekend aka this -which I devoured!  This outfit was probably my most fun/eccentric outfit of the week. Dressing playful while still in my comfort zone, I paired a comfy pair of wide leg pants with a tweed, Chanel inspired, mini jacket. I love how the colours matched and how the pieces unexpectedly worked so well together! The patters are complementary and the soft fabric of the pants juxtaposes with the structured, sturdy fabric in the jacket. The jacket also has pearl embellishments and is lined which kept me toasty in and out of the tents and on our walk along King Street to scour out cocktails and to fulfill post-show hankerings (girls gotta eat!).

I seriously feel in love with both pieces separately and then paired them together and felt like the most sophisticated, girl boss around. Both pieces are from my fave shop, Lemonberry, and if you're looking for one of a kind pieces, go now! To take this outfit a step further, and really make it Fashion Week apropos, I sported these embellished Sam Edelmen pumps. They are grey and sparkly, which accented the outfit perfectly. The purpose of Fashion Week is to dress however you want, right? Do it up, take it down, just do whatever makes you feel your best.

What I'm Wearing:

Gentle Fawn pants (available at Lemonberry, similar)

Darling London coat (available at Lemonberry)

Sam Edelman pumps (similar, similar)

Rebecca Minkoff bag (similar)

What do you think? Do you pattern play for fun events, or keep it minimal and chic? 

Also, check out Toronto Life's article "Street Style: The best spring looks we spotted at Fashion Week". So excited to be included! I posted their shot from outside the tents below. 

photo via Toronto Life 

Lemonberry x Dish Jeans x Amy's Place

It's no secret that I love shopping at local boutiques and supporting local designers. Lemonberry, in Aurora, Ontario is one of those shops that stocks fabulous brands (such as My Pink Martini, Quay Australia, Preloved, Gentle Fawn, Shop for Jayu, Soia and Kyo, Lovefresh and the list goes on!) and makes you feel as though your shopping in heart of SoHo.  The ladies at Lemonberry are just as lovely as the shop and are so educated on their brands, which makes the whole shopping experience that much better.

Lemonberry is headed in the eco-friendly, socially responsible direction. The fashion industry is the 2nd largest polluter in the world, and Lemonberry is bringing awareness to this issue and trying to reverse it. To launch this initiative, they hosted a lovely afternoon shopping event, highlighting Canadian brands that are killing it in this scene. 

Do you remember Dish Jeans? They have totally made a comeback, have revamped their brand, and are focusing on the going beyond approach. Designed in Vancouver, they know the importance of movement and performance, and have created the perfect denim for the active woman. The added technical fibers to take the fabrics to the next level, and you can pretty much do anything in these jeans! I was pretty amazed by their new campaign, which allow you to perform on the daily without sacrificing style. I went with a more outdoorsy wash in the Straight & Narrow fit because it was a style I was lacking in my closet. However, I'll definitely be back for the skinny jean and black jean (that literally never fade) because they fit perfectly and were so ridiculously comfortable. Check out Dish & DU/ER (for men) if you are looking for a jean that doesn't require you to take off the moment you get back home.

Lemonberry was also highlighting Amy's Place Handmade Candles. So often we are blindsided by the worst quality of candles and do not realize the toxins we are release into the air. What I love about Amy's is that they are locally and ethically produced. The candles are pure soybean wax, made with essential oils and are blended into re-purposed vintage jars. 

Both brands can be shopped at Lemonberry (located at 2 Orchid Heights Blvd, Unit 10, Aurora, ON) and I highly suggest making the trip to the boutique for a lovely shopping experience! 

{Preloved top, Dish jeans, Old Navy sweater, Joe Fresh booties, Kate Spade bag}