Pale & Paisly

I've been so drawn to paisly prints lately...I'm so disapointed in how diffucult it is to find! This dress is a treasure though, the print and color are both so unique, I have nothing close to it in my closet. I paired it with my favorite autumn hat (mostly because it's green) and a bright red lip as a nice color contrast. Sometimes it's fun to be bright in the fall ^.^

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    // Hat:Urban Outfitters // dress: thrifted

eyelash lace

There is something about white lace that I aways find iresistable...no matter how many pieces I aquire, I always fall in love with the next one I see. This eyelash lace slip from Urban Outfitters was certainly no exception. I've been wearing it non-stop, finding it one of the funnest pieces to play with, it can be layered and worn in so many ways! I couldn't resist pairing it with this cozy orange cardigan from UO as well. The colors compliment eachother greatly, and it is a perfect match for fall! Over the past weekend I went home to spend Thanksgiving with my family. It was really lovely having the whole family together (we're quite a large family, so it only happens a couple of times a year), eat some amazing food and enjoy the autumn weather! Not to mention, it is a time in which we reflect and count our blessings, which we have so many. It can be so easy to forget, when we're caught up in life, how beautiful the world is, and how much we really have to be thankful for. Every year it's always the same thing that stands out to me--the lovely people I have in my life...it is always what I'm most thankful for. 

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    // Socks, Slip & Cardigan: UrbanOutfitters

autumn layers

I've recently touched on my love for layers, and fall fashion and general...but when you really think about it. The fashion world completely opens up in autumn, in that, the styling possibilities become endless. Mixing and Matching, layering to no end, one outfit can have three different looks throughout the day simply by removing a scarf, adding a cardigan or sweater, or taking one off....the list goes on. Lately I've been playng dress-up in my closet, layering my favorite autumn pieces in every different way I can think of.
Other than that, I've been even busier than usual, starting a couple of new projects that will be shared soon!

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   Dress & Socks: FreePeople // Hat and Shoes: UrbanOutfitters

O N E YEAR ANNIVERSARY

It's my blog's one year aniversary ^.^ What started out as something fun to pass the time has truly transformed into a passion of mine. Somehow over time my blog grew a life of its own, and I'm pretty proud with how far its come. I still have alot of plans for it, mainly to expand its content a little, once I have a bit more free time! In the meantime you can expect more exciting collaborations with some great unique shops, ottawa adventures and a few more giveaways ^.^

Thanks to everyone who follows this blog, or visits every once in a while, it's really appreciated and has given me the chance to meet some great people, and business partners, so THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE!

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Precious Moments (June edition)

It's been about two months since we've moved, and we are still in the process of settling in. We're hoping to be completely settled by the end of summer; however we still have adventures in the meantime. You may have noticed I've been posting less often, which is partially due to the fact that we are constantly rushing around in attempt to be "settled". Meaning, looking for a suitable full-time job, catching up on bills, etc, whilst trying to keep our moods light and find ways to enjoy ourselves in this beautiful city. 

It's been a bit difficult to "stop and smell the flowers" or so to speak, but I try hard every day to make it a priority. If I'm not enjoying myself, then what am I doing here? I think this is something many of us struggle with. We become so consumed in achieving the lifestyle we want, we forget to take a step back, see what we've achieved so far and celebrate it! I am often stressed, always looking to the future, but Gavin helps ground me, we take at least one day a week to go/experience something new, or sometimes something comforting and familiar (like seeing a movie). These posts have been helpful too. When I feel too overwhelmed, I gather some of my favorite photos from the past month or so, and I am reminded by the great times I had in these photos. It helps me breath and realize I am where I'm supposed to be, and I'm going where I need to...I just need to be patient.

Anywho, that's enough of a personal rant, I hope you are all enjoying yourselves and taking the time to enjoy the little (and BIG) things ^.^

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