Beach waves + a bbq

Tank and Skirt: Aritzia (tank here; skirt here)

Flats: Steve Madden 

I am a huge lover of beachy waves but always had a tough time achieving them with a curling iron/wand. No matter how many youtube tutorials I watched, mine just never really looked... right. More like a puff ball than actual waves. But! I think I may have finally mastered a technique that works (for me at least). This involves braiding my hair while wet, sleeping on it, curling bits and pieces to add a little extra umph the next morning, re-braiding it for a couple of minutes and then letting it all hang out. Seems like a lot of work but it really wasn't. And look, no puff ball effect.

I wore this to a friends bbq today, the first of many more to come. Threw on a jacket and was good to go for the rest of the day. I love me some bbq.

Maxi weather

Dress & Belt: H&M (here)

Necklace: Forever 21

Flats: Steve Madden

It's such a beautiful day out and the start to a long weekend which is basically perfection in my books. I am a huge lover of maxi dresses and desperately need to add more to my closet, the only problem I usually have is that they're way way too long for my short frame. But this H&M one actually hits me at a perfect length with a belt on, and was only $19. Double love. 

I am really learning to love lipstick these days, it's such a great way to brighten up your face especially when you're going make-up less like I am today. I'm just trying to control myself and not go spending crazy on a million and one colours. But right now I'm on the hunt for the perfect coral/orange-ish, recommendations welcome!

Dressed up sweats

Blouse: Banana Republic

Pants: Aritzia

Shoes: Nine West

It's been a whirlwind of a week with introducing a new kitten, getting my current cat to accept her and then both of them getting sick one after the other. Needless to say it's been a stressful weekend. Luckily my oldest cat is looking better and all will be right with the world soon enough (fingers crossed). 

Since I'm working from home today to look after the little one, I decided to wear some pants that, to me, is a cross between sweat pants and something more. Keeping it comfy and casual. 

An unexpected day

Dress: Gap

Flats: Spring (?)

What an unexpected day. Today was just going to be a simple day of getting lunch and checking out the pet adoption week to see what was out there for my mom. Instead it turned into us adopting and bringing home a new kitten. As if we needed another. Which means we now have 2 babies to take care of, but I couldn't be happier. My head is kind of spinning at the adjustment of now having 2 cats, and we still haven't even gotten a dog yet. One day, which means it's going to be a full house some day soon with animals and eventually, kids (far down the road). What have we gotten ourselves into.

Shift me outside

Dress: Club Monaco 

Shoes: Nine West

Look i'm outside again! Now that it's nice out, I'll venture outside more often. I don't think I'm brave enough to head out-out in public yet, but baby steps right. This weather is just an instant mood lifter, I'm so happy that it's finally feeling like summer now that we're in May. Time is just flying by now.

This dress was part of that Club Monaco sale purchase. I've always wanted a shift dress but could never find one that I liked and wasn't also too short. The length is great on this dress, although I do have a tendency to make sure no bum is showing, and it's different than what I currently own in my closet so I figured it was worth a shot. The sleeves are also a bit longer, but I rolled it up to make it fit better.

Countdown to the weekend is on. Just one more measly day. 

A sale on sales

Shirt: Club Monaco (on sale here)

Pants: Urban Outfitters

Shoes: Very.com 

You know what I love, sales at Club Monaco. You know what I love even more? When these sales have an additional sale on them, I'm talking an extra 30% off. It's like a dream come true, especially when it's at Club since sale items are usually the only things I can purchase there at the moment.

Things I am currently doing while writing this post - watching Gilmore Girls, sipping tea, contemplating another hair cut, and in awe of Olivia Palermo and her perfection. Seriously.

Weekend uniform and a guest post

Jacket: ASOS

Shirt: Zara

Leggings: American Apparel (here)

Flats: Steve Madden

Sunglasses: Aldo (similar here)

I wasn't planning on snapping some photo's today but since the weather was so great, it was hard not to. This has basically been my uniform this weekend - american apparel leggings, a long-ish shirt and this jacket. It's just too comfy and that's exactly the mood I've been in this weekend. Nothing fancy, just casual and easy. A lazy weekend indeed. 

Today was spent taking a lovely walk with the boyfriend around the neighbourhood while eating ice cream, cleaning house and now snuggling up on the couch, trying to hold onto as much of what's left of the weekend as I can. 

Some time ago I was also asked to do a little guest post over on this lovely blog and so it's up today, take a peak!