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}

My Ritual

{Avocado Salad Rolls- Oats & Ivy)

Any app that allows you to skip the line, go paperless and enjoy good food is a necessity in my book. For the past few weeks I have been trying out the Ritual App and I have actually become addicted. Here's the low down. You download the app, order from one of the participating restaurants (and yes, you can customize your order to your liking, and still choose all your preferred sides/toppings/etc.), pick it up, and go back to your day without having wasted 15+ minutes in line, and more for the preparation. No waiting (unless you're a fast walker like me and get there before the time suggests), no receipts, and no having to deal with scrounging through your bag for that last quarter.

I love scoping out new places with Ritual. I ended up visiting places I would have never discovered without the app. Hello Oats & Ivy; my new fave (they had me at avocado chicken salad rolls)! It even makes grabbing your morning coffee a breeze! I rarely go to a restaurant without checking out the menu first, and Ritual makes it so easy to scan though the whole menu and pick your meal. They also let you know when something is sold-out for the day so your not disappointed upon arrival, and it maps your distance so you're smoothie is cold and your latte is hot when you arrive for pick up. I also love the little, customized notes the different restaurants leave on the bags! Such a nice touch. 

If you've ever wasted half your break waiting in line and had to scarf down your meal, you'll know how convenient and practical this app is. Check it out and you'll be addicted too. 

{The Classic Acai Bowl- The Good Press}

{Portland Variety}

{Black Canary Espresso Bar}

{Buffalo Chicken Pierogies- Loaded Pierogi (because I had to share the app love with B)}

Thank you to Ritual for allowing me to test out the App. As always, all opinions are my own.

Champagne Crop & Culottes

I'll admit- when I first saw that culottes were making a comeback I was appalled. "They are so strange", "so wide", and "I'm confused", were all thoughts that crossed my mind. Fast forward a few months until I actually decided to try them on. "Um, LOVE!", "so comfy", "why didn't I try these on sooner", and "imagine these with pointy toe heels or flats!" were my new thoughts. Since I was quick to bash the pant I had a very limited culotte season. Last week was probably the last time this year I'll be able to wear them; it's just getting too cold! I love the look with a crop top and anything pointy-toed, and I totally felt good about buying these at Forever 21 knowing I would have such a limited timeframe this season; the price definitely fit the bill. I can't wait to whip them out come spring time! It just goes to show, you can't knock it 'till you try it!

How do you feel about culottes? Is there a style you were quick to bash, then totally fell for? Let me know, puh-lease!

{Forever 21 pants and top, vintage clutch, Shop for Jayu ring, Trouve jacket, Nine West pumps}