Bygone Summer

Even though it's only the second week of September, summer seems entirely out of reach. The skies are grey, the air is cool and the drizzle has made the transition to boots a necessity. How was it that only two weeks ago I was in full pastel force, eating ice cream sandwiches like it was my day job- and I sure as heck ain't giving up either! I am certainly holding on to some of my favourite moments from summer's final days before I embrace the seasonal change. Some of these moments include visiting the CNE, and indulging in some Toronto favourites such as The Red Bench and Glory Hole Doughnuts.  I'd love to know- have you already made the seasonal switch? 

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Annual Aspirations

I know most people choose New Year's Eve as a time to reflect on goals and aspirations, but I find that birthdays are an even better occasion to look back on the past year and determine how much personal growth has occurred. After all, unlike December 31st, this day is all about you. Well… unless December 31st is your birthday. But, the point is that it's important to not only make wishes with your cake, but to also acknowledge your dreams and see how far you've come. This birthday (and yes, don't hate me- it was practically a month ago!) I set a few goals for myself. Nothing major. Just a few personal objectives and some career oriented targets, but I am excited to see where I'll be next year at this time. I really couldn't have asked for a better birthday weekend- and when it's one that revolves around cupcakes, champagne and macarons, how could you really?

{birthday outfit: Necessary Clothing romper (now on sale!), vintage clutch, Louboutin heels} 

{macarons and Marie Antoinette pastry from Nadège Patisserie}

Impending Shift

Soaking up the final days of summer means that I will be parading around town in true pastels and pastries fashion- floral on floral on ballerina slipper pink on mint. Some of these pieces will stick around for the summer-fall transition, others I will sadly be saying à bientôt to for this year. Does parting with some of your most-loved summer pieces seem like an impossibility right now?