Fall is officially here and while I always am sad to see the summer go, I'm extra excited to break out of a warm-weather rut of sundresses and sandals and put my boots and leather jackets to good use.
One day a few weeks ago, my sister and I were emailing back and forth (as we tend to do daily) and we got onto the topic of fall. I asked her what her favourite things about fall were, and listed my off quite easily. (and it was kind of fun). My list included simple yet sweet things such as:
* cool evenings
* wearing boots
* sitting by a fire
* cuddling
* spice foods
* pumpkin pie
* crockpot meals
* cozy knits / sweaters
How do you feel that fall is officially here? The only thing I dread about fall is what comes after it (many, many long months of bitter cold and lots of snow. Le sigh).
Photos taken with iPhone. Edited with Instagram.
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Remember those Aldo boots I was coveting? I am officially a proud owner (squeal!). I ordered these boots online at the store* in lieu of an exchange. My bestie bought me a funky pair of wooden wedge sandals for my birthday, but after some debate, I decided they were just too high (and still hadn't worn them). I held onto them for many months as with Aldo there is no deadline to do an exchange (I had a gift receipt) and wanted to wait for something I really, really wanted. Insert these boots and it's a match made in heaven. I wasn't super sure about the pointed toe on them when they arrived and I put them on, but after a couple wears, I love them (and they love the compliments they get).
* Something I love about Aldo is that when they don't have your size in store, they can (usually) order it for you online and have it sent to either the store, or your home. The best part? The shipping is free (unlike when you order online yourself). I tend to order most of my Aldo shoes online as I need the highest sizes (10 or 11) and they are always sold out in store. And if they arrive in the mail and you don't like them/they don't fit? No sweat, simply return them to the store and get a full refund. Perfect online shopping.
Old Navy top, Parasuco jeans (thrifted & last seen here), BCBG heels (last seen here), Joe Fresh necklace,
H&M bangle & Bay ring
H&M bangle & Bay ring
I am a creative person. Or at least that's what everyone tells me. I love blogging. I love reading other blogs. When I see others blogging about the most random things, I often find it interesting, fun and I enjoy reading it. It can be as simple as a new snack they've created, showing off a pair of new shoes, giving us a sneak peak of their work space or simply giving us a glimpse into their day-to-day life. So why is it with such simple ideas to blog about, and things I personally like reading on others' blogs, I continue to get bloggers block? Am I not taking enough photos? Am I not letting these ideas sink in? Or am I simply not creative enough?
Creativity doesn't include listing what I'm wearing and why I'm loving it. That's not creative, those are facts people, and if I could come across witty and humourously sarcastic,I might actually be onto something. However, we can't all be like that (and by 'like that' I mean have words that jump off the page at readers and make them snort their milk through their nose as they read, laugh, and enjoy those far-too-creatively-funny words for someone like me to come up with). Ha! Ha. ha. Not so funny, right?
Regardless. Let's up the ante, here, okay? Stick to to me as I plan to lay the creative smack-down on this blog from here on out. Okay, maybe don't hold me to that, what if I lose my creative juice flow? Does anyone have a good recipe?
I was recently gifted with a Maybelline SHINEsensational lip gloss (not from the company) and was excited to try it out. I can be a very picky person, especially when it comes to lip gloss but I must say this one is excellent. I normally use Lip Smacker Clear Shine (in Cotton Candy) or Bath & Body Works 'Ultra Metha lip shine' but am always willing to try something new, but often tend to revert back to my tried-n-true. Not this time. I love this stuff, it goes on thick, but not goopy, has a bit of shimmer, but not too much, and the flavour. is. awesome. The 'Treat Me Sweet' (number 20) flavour is kind of a strawberry-banana and while I wouldn't eat it straight from the tube (do people actually do that? No judgement.), the taste is pretty good.
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