The Weekenders...

Hi lovelies! How is everyone on this beautiful Saturday morning?

Speaking of beautiful Saturday mornings, these pics were taken last Saturday during a coffee date with the lovely Natalie of I Heart This Blog. We congregated at our favourite coffee shop (oh who am I kidding, it was Starbucks!) and perched ourselves by the window, ready for girl talk and people watching galore... Fun!

Afterward we snapped some pics (because what's a bloggy date without pictures, am I right?) and shared some laughs over our awkwardness (group pictures are harder than they look!). All in all, a fun-filled morning ;)

What are you guys getting up to today? Happy weekending, my lovelies! xx

Outfit details: striped top- Forever 21; skirt- BB Dakota; fringe bag- H&M; jelly sandals- Dirty Laundry (Winners); necklaces- Forever 21; rings- Greeece & Forever 21

Lost and Found...

So as you may have heard through the Twittersphere, I've been distraught this past week thinking I had lost my Arty Oval. I realized last Saturday that I hadn't worn it in a while, and after searching high and low, came up empty handed. Now I know what you may be thinking, "losing a ring isn't that big a deal Vickie," but to me, arty is so much more than just a ring. It represents months and months of longing to own one, as well as a huge surprise from Mr. AIF one magical Christmas morning... Without a doubt, Arty is my most prized possession, and the thought of losing it broke my heart.

Now before you go and get all sympathetic on me, I have good news, my friends: I found it!!! Apparently Arty got tucked away into a kitchen cupboard without my knowledge... because really, why wouldn't you put a ring there? Anyway, I'm just glad to have my hand-candy back, safe and sound... And from here on out, I pledge to never leave it unattended in a kitchen again.

The Summer Blues...

I bought this ruffly Forever 21 dress months ago to wear to a local event, and it hasn't seen the light of day since. It's not exactly my favourite dress, but since I haven't shopped much lately, I figured it was time for a little remix.... right? Right. With this in mind, I paired it with an H&M blazer that also hasn't had much play, and threw on some neutral heels to finish things off... Easy peasy. Now if only I didn't have to remix so much lately...

Outfit details: dress- Forever 21; blazer- H&M; sandals- Tahari; snakeskin clutch- vintage; necklace- House of Harlow; resin bangles- vintage

Wardrobe Wednesday...

Hello darlings! This clutch is really special and close to my heart, so I couldn't resist showing it to you on this lovely Wardrobe Wednesday... It belonged to my Auntie Mary, who was (and still is) my favourite person in the whole world. She was like a grandmother to me, and growing up we were inseparable. I don't think a kinder, more loving person has ever lived; she was, to put it simply, the sweetest woman I've ever known. She passed away when I was eight, but I still feel close to her... And crazy as it may sound, I like to think that she still looks out for me, wherever she is. So you can imagine how precious this snake skin clutch of hers is to me.

She bought it in the 1940's and only wore it on special occasions, which (thankfully) is why it's so well preserved. I love the colour and size, and how it smells so deliciously vintage... You know, like a lovely mixture of perfume and leather. Intoxicating...

Do you have a special item passed down by a loved one you'd like to share? I'm all ears! xx

Into the Meadow...

These photos were taken spur of the moment while strolling through the park... I wasn't necessarily prepared for them, but we were so taken by the lovely scenery that we really couldn't resist. Doesn't it just look like the dreamiest autumn backdrop? Not that I'm complaining about all the lovely weather we've finally been having, but all that golden grass made me yearn for the days of warm layers, deep hues and textured tights... Does that make me sound crazy? Maybe. But the grass is always greener on the other side.

Outfit details: tank- George; skirt- thrifted; belt- H&M; necklace- Purple Gloom; shoes- Dirty Laundry (Winners)

Memory Lane...

I found this dress at the back of my closet, and doing so was like opening up a time warp or something... I had bought it yeeearrs ago, and loved it so much that I wore it to many an occasion. From nights out on the town (I had way more of those back then) to bestie-birthday parties where tails were actually pinned donkeys, this dress was there. So naturally rediscovering this old friend brought back a ton of memories... And at the end of the day, isn't that what fashion is all about? Expressing yourself while building the story of your life, one garment at a time.

Outfit details: dress- Costa Blanca (super old); blazer- H&M; bag & sandals- Forever 21; necklace- Purple Gloom; bracelets- H&M, vintage & the Bay

Pink Haze...

Is there such thing as too much pink? Hmmm....

Outfit details: silk top- Gap; skirt- thrifted; eel skin belt- vintage; fringe bag- H&M; sandals- Town Shoes; necklace- House of Harlow; cross ring- Forever 21; lucite bangle- thrifted

Wardrobe Wednesday...

As you can probably tell, I'm an insanely huge fan of Moon Raven Designs. I first gushed about them here, many Wardrobe Wednesdays ago, when I got my raven skull necklace. I've worn it non-stop since then (revelling in its Pamela Love-esque glory), and have dreamed of all the pieces I'd like to eventually add to my collection... So you can imagine my delight when Mr. AIF surprised me with their brass claw necklace for my birthday! What a guy!

I love the design and level of edge it gives my otherwise girlie ensembles, plus it always attracts so much attention... Is that a claw? people gawk as they lean in to appraise it closely. Why yes, yes it is, I beam. Not that I'm an attention hog or anything (quite the opposite, really), but it's nice to wear something that gets so much love, you know? Plus it's a compliment to Mr. AIF's gift-giving abilities... No matter how you look at it, all signs point to winning.

Image detail: Moon Raven Designs brass claw necklace

Playing Dress-Up...

So after about a year, I finally broke down and got a haircut... Nothing drastic, but just enough to make me feel a little off, you know? Especially when you consider "hair shock," that pesky period right after a cut when your hair refuses to cooperate with you. How rude.

Now I don't know about you, but whenever I feel a little down I find it helps to dress up... Do you guys ever feel that way? Even though it was drizzling out, I decided to pair a Forever 21 dress I hadn't worn in ages (last seen here) with my favourite Rachel Rachel Roy vest. Yup, that's what I wore. To Costco. On a Sunday afternoon. No biggie...

What do you guys do when you feel down? We should form some kind of support group or something... I'll bring the ice cream! :p

Outfit details: dress- Forever 21; vest- Rachel Rachel Roy; belt- vintage; tights- Hue; flats- Halston; necklace- Moon Raven Designs

Digit Detail...

I finally gave in and tried Sally Hansen's Salon Effects last night, and believe me when I tell you they're faaabulous... Not only are they super easy to use, but you gotta love a manicure that requires no dry-time. Can you say time-saver? I can! And from now on I will ;)

I can't wait to try out all their crazy designs (although this lace one is definitely my favourite), and see how long I can milk my stick-on manicure... I think this might be the beginning of a beautiful friendship!

What's adorning your digits these days?

Water Baby...

I'm all about the maxis these days... Can you tell? I love their versatility and how truly wearable they are. Plus I don't have to worry about my pasty legs frightening children; it's a win-win.

Have you guys climbed aboard the maxi-skirt express?

Outfit details: tank- George; maxi- H&M; denim jacket- Costa Blanca; sandals- Dirty Laundry (Winners); studded bag- Shop Mamie; necklace- Forever 21