Ikat Attack!

Goddamit, I love Ikat prints. I couldnt resist snapping up this maxi skirt (on sale for $30 - yipee!) & infinity scarf:

So tribal.
So retro.
So bringing me one step closer to actually morphing into Pocahontas.



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A Star In Stripes

I may be light-headed from sucking in my gut all day (because theres nothing more unforgiving than a form-fitting horizontally-striped maxi)..........


..........but this dress is totally worth it!!

Check out the rear view; I love pieces that have funky detailing on the back but still allow you to wear a bra:

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R.I.P. Jack Layton (1950-2011)

Im not even gonna pretend I know a lot about politics.  All I know is that Jack Layton seemed like a gentleman and a lot of what he said made sense.  I was born in Canada and have lived here my whole life, but I had never voted in an election on any level - partly because I didnt really care & partly because I didnt support any of the candidates.  But when Jack Layton ran for prime minister, I voted for the first time in my life.  Because I finally felt there was something worth voting for.

http://www.thesecretsofvancouver.com/

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Heart On

I just wanted to show off the new love in my life.  My new vintage belt with a gold heart clasp:

Wait a second........"new vintage"???  I think I just put the moron in oxymoron......




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Whadja Do This Weekend??

.......pretty much the inevitable question come Monday morning. 

Spoiler Alert: I wore some really cute clothes & ate a lot.



Just got this supergorge vintage dress - I especially love its fishtail hemline. Im COMPLETELY obsessed with fishtail hems, you know when a skirt or dress's hemline is shorter in front than it is in the back??  Theyre like a mullet in dress form..........

SUSHI & STEAMWHISTLE:

LOVE this dress - adorable front & back!!!

BEFORE

 AFTER

HOT WINGS & WHITE WINE SANGRIA:

DINNER A LA BOYFRIEND

Beet salad & filet mignon - LOVE HIM

OUR VERSION OF HIS & HER TOWELS:

Scotch for him & Baileys for her

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Can't Go Wrong

Can you believe I got this gem at Old Navy???  Only $44.95!!  It also comes in black, but I thought the army green was a little less "burqua-esque."  Buts its so comfy, unique & easy to wear - I may just have to get it in both colours........

ME in a 3/4 length sleeve maxi dress from Old Navy.  I'd never thought I'd see the day...........

Hear Me Roar!!

Ohh leopard print.....old friend......you never disappoint, do you.........

Check out my NEW leopard flats!  Super comf & will transition easily from summer to fall:

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Sweatpant Chic

By Jove, Ive got it!!  I finally figured out a way to wear sweatpants to work, etc. without looking sloppy!
(cue the pants) 
These soft, loose, cool lyocell pants with a drawstring (high)waist are PERFECT for days when the easy comfort of sweatpants is so necessary.........

LOVE the cool, cotton side panels:

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Centre Island

The weather this weekend was perfecto for spending time outdoors, what with the oppressive heat finally letting up and all......

After much arguing, a few broken glasses and as always, a domestic disturbance call to the cops; my BF and I agreed to spend the day at Centre Island.  A trip that was long overdue considering its been years since either of us made the journey...........


Our ferry to the Islands

Natually, the first thing we did was nosh on some deep fried goodies:

It pains me to say this, but this was the WORST funnel cake Ive ever had :(

At the Petting Zoo, we made some friends of the 4-legged variety:



I felt SO THIN standing next to him.............



PONIES!!!!  I WANT A PONY!!!!!

Maya & Kaluha: my new BFF's

We stopped at the kiddie amusement park Centreville, but couldnt handle all the little bastards screaming.  A quick stop at the sky-gondolas and we bolted:

so freakin' expensive

The sky-gondola-thingies were fun.....



Look at the big ass down below!!



We then rented a 2 seater bicycle like a-couple-a-douches and pedaled to the beachier side of the island.  Normally Im a total hater when it comes to Lake Ontario, but honestly, it looked super clean & refreshing.  If you drink enough alcohol, suffer from mild heat-stroke, and squint just hard enough, you'd SWEAR it was the ocean.......

Heres what i wore...the skirt cost me $5 & was super comf!!  Not to mention ridiculously high-waisted........

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Beat the Heat

In this oppressive, smouldering heat, the only way to keep cool is to wear is a breezy, oversized, cotton, tent-like tunic:

......and an ice cold can of my favourite drink in the world doesnt hurt either!



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Swimming Along.......

This weekend, the BF & I celebrated our anniversary by relaxing & sipping cocktails at the beautiful Radisson roof-top pool.  Because the only way we know how to celebrate is by gettin half nekkid & slammin back as much alcohol as we can......

I highly, highly, highly, reccomend it; especially if you cant swing a vacation right now. I normally cant stand public pools, but with the Radisson's high cover charge (Friday-Sunday $35/Monday-Thursday $25), the riff-raff is kept out and its much cleaner than most.  Word of advice: get there early beause by 2pm there wasn't an available lounge chair in sight!
Its on the 5th floor, so it offers spectacular views of the city:

Because its a hotel, it offers pool-side food & drink service...which TOTALLY added to the relaxing vibe of actually being on vacation!  The wait-staff were so friendly & accomodating.  Naturally, we completely indulged:

The Menu

We started with caesars: savoury & spicy.....

......then I moved on to the sweetness of strawberry daquiris!

Sliders....not bad but a bit over-cooked.

Chicken burrito with sweet potato fries (they get major point for using Fleur de Sel on the fries)

The pepperoni pizza was my fave.....sometimes simple & basic is best!

I RELISHED the chance to use all my summery beachy swag:

1.  A bright romper is the perfect swimsuit cover-up:

2.  Pool-side essentials:
a) limited edition Louis Vuitton Ambre beach bag
b) spray on sun-screen 
c) a best-selling book that you MUST read before Hollywood releases the movie version (The Help by Kathryn Stockett)

3.  A bright turquoise bikini (only $18 from Old Navy!)

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