It’s the last day of September and there’s so much stuff I’m OBSESSED with right now, so what better than to share it with all of you….Check it out:
1. My fave actress on the cover of Vogue this month. This video literally had me smiling ear to ear in the office yesterday like a huge psychopath, but she’s just SO friggin cute.
How to Wear Them: I absolutely adore the Missoni x Converse collab. These sneakers can really be paired in a number of different ways. For a more refined look you can go with a slim black skinny jean, extra long white button-up, and the cream-coloured leather coat shown above. Top the look off with a cute wide brim hat and a simple black clutch.
2. New Balances
How to Wear Them: New Balances are the perfect day-off sneaker. Simply pair them with a good boyfriend jean, a white tee, and a cozy cardigan. Pull the look together with a structured satchel and accessorize with your favourite silver jewellery.
3. Loeffler Randall Slip-ons
How to Wear Them: This sneaker has a bit of an elevated edge so you can try wearing them to work if you’re in a creative setting. Sport these with a pair of silk trousers, a crisp white blouse and an extra long overcoat. Top the look off with slouchy bucket bag.
I’m so excited it’s August. It’s my favourite month of the year. And NOT just because it’s my birthday month. It’s the best time of year, when the nights begin to cool off and you can just feel Fall creeping in. I know this makes a lot of you cringe—you summer-lovers—but for me, Fall is always the time of year to look forward to. For one, the September Issue comes out (I’m dying to know who the cover girl is) and another, it’s grown-up “back-to-school” time, AKA go on a shopping spree time (sorry mom).
Anyway, it’s my birthday next weekend I am taking the day off of work (hallelujah), spending the morning at the farmer’s market, probably going to the beach, and then sitting down with my best gal pals for dinner at one of my favourite restaurants in Toronto. Literally, the ideal day for me! Crazy, right?
To get everyone’s week started here’s a list of my Monday Obsessions. Enjoy!
So I’ve been a little MIA from the blog lately. Sorry ’bout that, but I’ve just been too wrapped up with life!
First off, I just submitted my thesis proposal in which I am going to spend the next year looking at the strategic differences in content and target readerships of Vogue and Vogue.com—woohoo!
Second, I just started my super awesome internship at S/Style Magazine. As the editorial intern I’ve been conjuring up a few great stories for the website that I can’t wait to share with you.
Third, I’ve been traveling a bit. I went home to Vancouver for Mother’s Day weekend to surprise my mom for her birthday. I got to see my supercool pregnant sister looking fabulous with only a month to go! Super excited to be an Auntie again!
Also chopped my hair off when I went home and am loving the shorter style! It’s way easier to deal with and a whole lot healthier.
Fourth, I went to NYC to visit my BFF Ali. I didn’t think it was possible to fall more in love with New York than I already was—but yes, after this trip, I found out it’s indeed possible. Planning on heading down again in the next couple months, but I might not come back. I LOVE IT.
Anyways, I wanted to put together a little list of my favourite things this Monday!! Seriously, take a gander:
1. It’s summer. Which also translates into patio season. Throw away you’re boring old G&T’s and make something that’s actually tasty. Thisis what I’m making this weekend:
2. Short hair. I can’t get enough! Thinking of going a little shorter like this gal’s hair below (also this dress rocks):
{ image via Vogue UK }
3. Recipe to Try: Truffle Fries. Seriously, if anyone ever made these for me I would be VERY impressed.
{ image via Town & Country }
4. The sweetest engagement photos EVER of Margo and Me blogger Jenny and her fiancé. So cute it makes me sick.
{ image via Margo and Me }
5. Loving this story: Health Guru Bonberi’s 5 Steps to a Healthy Summer. By the Coveteur. Everything from morning meditation to hydrating mixers—read up fellow [fashionable] health nuts.
Lo & Sparkles 
