Casual Sunday...

Sometimes there's nothing better than throwing on a cozy vest, some comfy boots and going for a stroll... Add a Pumpkin Spice Latte to the mix, and you've got yourself a rocking Sunday afternoon!

These photos portray just that (minus the Starbucks, unfortunately). They were taken on Canadian Thanksgiving Sunday a couple of weekends back, when Mr. AIF and I explored the river valley before returning home to make ham (for him), nut loaf (for me) and all the fixings in between.... It was perfect.

Man, why can't everyday be Sunday? xx

Outfit details: dress- Forever 21; vest- Zara (last year); boots- Feet First (old); necklace- Forever 21; bracelets- Aldo Accessories & Whiting and Davis

Shorts Story...

One item on my sartorial wish list (along with this skirt) has long been faux leather shorts... Thanks to H&M, I was able to check both items off my list this year. Not too shabby.

What's on your wardrobe wish list? xx

Outfit details: chambray blouse- Gap; faux leather shorts- H&M; clutch- vintage YSL; DIY necklace- Forever 21; oxfords- Aldo (super old!); bracelets- Aldo Accessories & Whiting and Davis

Hang Tough...

Who out there remembers (or if you're like me, still loves) the New Kids on the Block? Well if the early 90s in all their brightly coloured, geometric patterned, over-the-top glory rings any bells, you might see the link between my dress and the golden age of NKOTB... Or perhaps it brings a little Zach Morris to mind? Either way, this print is unabashedly early 90s and I couldn't love it more... What can I say, its got the right stuff.

Outfit details: dress- Forever 21; bag- Shop Mamie; shoes- Spring; necklace- House of Harlow; bracelets- Aldo Accessories & Whiting and Davis; watch- French Connection

*Photos by Aaron Camponi.... Thanks Aaron!

monty, the python...

I'm so excited about this bracelet, I just couldn't resist sharing it with my lovely readers! I've been a longtime lover of serpent motifs in jewelry, and have always had an affinity for ancient Egyptian examples. I mentioned this to Mr. AIF about a year ago while at an exhibit, so naturally he stowed this info away for an opportune moment... We just celebrated an anniversary (ironically, the day of our big move!), and he was crafty enough to find this example at my favourite antique mall and surprise me with it... I know, right?

I'm absolutely IN LOVE with this bracelet, which I christened "Monty" and since haven't removed from my wrist. Evidently he's a Victorian Revival piece by Whiting and Davis from the 70's, and I couldn't be more psyched by this gift... He's sssss-super!