Boss Lady Jumpsuit

After breaking into the culotte trend here, I was totally ready for a more summer appropriate pair. Black is great for fall, but in the summer I'm all about the lights and whites. When I saw this white culotte jumper on Tobi, and also read that it was called "Boss Lady", I knew it had to make it's way into my closet. I love how streamlined and sophisticated it is paired with a belt, simple black sandals and a coral lipstick (this one is Coral Cat from the Cover Girl Katy Kat Matte line). It makes such a statement without being over the top or intrusive, and is perfect for date night/girl's night or any kind of night for that matter-- it's pretty much the perfect multi-functioning piece. And you know I've been all about that lately... getting all crazy and pairing all my rompers with skirts! But seriously, I love that this jumpsuit can easily transition into fall when thrown on under a leather coat, or paired with pointy toe pumps. But since it's white you can also play with more more summery accessories and colours for this season. It's going to be a serious repeat offender (no shame)!

Tobi is such a great online destination for all occasions, a one stop shop no matter the destination (beach, wedding, day trip, etc.). Tobi is offering free shipping to Canada, at no minimum and with 50% off your first order you really can't go wrong! Check out more of their long dresses, and blouses!

How do you feel about the culotte jumpsuit? Or just culottes for that matter?

What I'm Wearing

Tobi Boss Lady Culotte Jumpsuit (on sale!) c/o

Zara Thick Ankle Strap Heel (identical)

Tommy Hilfiger Skinny Calf Hair Belt (similar, similar)

Tory Burch Britten Clutch

Le Château Two-Tone Chevron Metal Stretch Bracelet 

Lovely photos taken by one of my fave blogger babes La Petite Noob

Floral Crop

Hot, summer date nights in the city are such a beautiful thing. For Brandon's birthday we decided to try out Buca Yorkville for the first time. Getting dressed up into something a little out of the norm is always fun. Crop tops and midi skirts are nothing new for me, but a crop and a tight pencil skirt? Hello, scandalous! I loved getting dressed up in this for a night on the town! I am absolutely obsessed with the colours in this crop, the floral pattern and I love how it screams summer paired with this periwinkle skirt. Valentino Rockstud's were the perfect compliment to this outfit. We had the most amazing dinner, then headed to Deq Terrace and Lounge for a toast to his special day. 

I think it's great to dress out of your norm every once in a while and shake it up. If you're feeling shy, a glass of bubbly always helps! Is this something you do often?

What I'm Wearing

Crop Top & Skirt- M for Mendocino

Valentino Rockstud Pointy Toe Pump

Rebecca Minkoff Micro Lexi Bucket Bag in white

Black Forest Cake

I always try and go out of my way to make something extra special for Brandon's birthday. He loved the Mini Peanut Butter Cheesecakes, and the DIY Ice Cream Sandwich Bar. but I knew I wanted to go for something a touch more grandiose for this birthday. He had mentioned his love for Black Forest Cake (which completely shocked me because I can't stand it) in passing a few times over the year and I made a mental note to save the idea for his birthday cake. Personally, it's not my thing! Give me a soft baked, chewy, chocolate chip cookie with some ice cream scooped on top and all the toppings and I am a happy girl. I had a hard time choosing a recipe because honestly the combination of cherries, fruit syrup and chocolate did not entice me.. at all. But it's not all about me! When I saw this recipe on Butter and Brioche had the inclusion of mascarpone cream frosting in the middle I knew it was a winner. I mean-- he  does take cheese lover to new heights.

It was a process to assemble this cake. I made the cakes the day prior to celebrating so they would be cooled and ready to be iced. I went with 2 cakes, because I only had two pans and decided I did not want to make 4 layers. You start with the cake, then the frosting, and then the cherries and cherry syrup. The dark chocolate ganache (my favourite part) tops the cake and then the fresh fruit is added to the top. It's definitely a dense, moist, decadent cake and perfect for special occasions. I love the look of the fresh fruit and a light dusting of icing sugar on the top. And most importantly, he loved it, especially the cheese frosting, so that's a win in my books!

Do you like black forest cake? Or am I just being crazy?

Recipe can be found here.