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Currently Shopping & a GIVEAWAY!

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Happy Monday readers! I am doing something a bit different for today's post. One of the things I struggle with is bringing you outfit posts while the items in the post are brand new and in stock. To address this challenge, I came up with the idea of doing a "currently shopping" post. This post shows you my dressing room pics (by store) of the items I am currently buying/wanting. Enjoy them, and let me know in the comments what you think of this post and what look is your favourite!

Be sure to get to the end of this post for an exciting GIVEAWAY!


STORE ONE: EXPRESS

Look 1:

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I am LOVING this outfit for fall. The cardigan was so comfortable and I NEED to buy these black ankle boots. Black ankle boots are a fall staple and these were both affordable, comfortable and had that "little extra" in terms of detailing that really make them pop.

Look 2: 
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This shirt is, in my mind, the PERFECT shirt. It's great to wear to work, but it is just as great for after work drinks. I love that you can unzip the zipper (by any amount you want) and I love the black detailing against the cream. These pants are also GREAT- and you KNOW I am a huge "work pants snob". Work pants are my jam. I love the ankle cut of these pants, and how perfect that is for fall boots.

Look 3:
This is such a cute t-shirt to round out your summer! The interesting pattern (and how it comes further up the back than the front) is such a stand out look. This works great for now with jean shorts or transitioning into fall with leggings, like I've done here. 

STORE 2: KATE SPADE

Look 1:
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I can't find this dress in this gorgeous mint colour online, but it was in my local Kate Spade store. Such a well made dress! 
Look 2: 
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I can't even handle the happiness level that is associated with this many flamingos. I am in love with this dress. 

STORE 3: FOREVER 21


Look 1:
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Hat 
I think this is going to be my fall uniform this year- loose dress, ankle boots, hat. I bought these boots immediately - they are the best flat ankle boots I've seen in stores yet! 

Look 2:


I love the "faux layer" trend. It's a great way to have that look without actually adding bulk. I LOVED the exposed plaid layer on this sweatshirt, I found the fit a bit too boxy though so I didn't end up getting it. I'd say try this one on in store before buying to make sure you are okay with the fit! 

STORE 4: J CREW

Look 1: 
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This gorgeous summer shirt is on sale right now! The detailing is so intricate and it pairs well with white denim for summer or jeans and a navy cardigan in the fall. 

Look 2:
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T-Shirt 

 I've been looking for a camel blazer to add to my fall wardrobe. This one is very structured and a heavy material. I think it would be great for colder months. Also this tee is a great staple. It comes in a bunch of colors, but this olive is definitely my pick for fall.  

GIVEAWAY:
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One lucky winner will be selected to win a pair of glasses or sunglasses (any pair of their choosing!) from Polette Eyewear! You may remember my post obsessing over their "E-Polette" line here or my favourite sunglasses of theirs, shown in this post. I truly love both the quality and affordable prices of their products!

To enter, simply complete the  4 entries in the Rafflecopter box below. There is also one "bonus" entry. This giveaway is open to
residents of the U.S. & Canada. Entries will be checked for winner verification. The winner will be e-mailed when the giveaway is over and will have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. The contest will run until next Monday August 10th at midnight. Thank you so much for participating and good luck! 
 
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Wednesday Wants

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Welcome to this week's edition of Wednesday Wants! This week's picks are a random assortment of goodies I have come across this past week. And I knowwww I've got to kill it with the flaming obsession, but this tee! seriously!? It has flamingos SURFING. Haha it is probably my new favourite! I also need to get my hands on that coral two piece set. Such an effortless summer outfit!

Hope you are all having a great week! I'm having dinner and drinks with a bunch of my girlfriends tonight and I am so excited! With all this moving stress and busyness I haven't had a chance to see them much over the past 2 weeks so I am really looking forward to this mid-week fun night. See you back here on Friday!


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Happy Wednesday! This week's Wednesday Wants are full of some of my favourite things. I purchased the basic tee from target about a month ago and I have been positively living in it. It is BY FAR the best tee I have ever owned! It is the absolute softest material, it is the perfect length/loose cut, and it isn't see through! I put it on this week's Wants because I definitely want to get it in every colour they have it in!

Another "favourite" that made it's way into this week's Wants is the sugar lip treatment. I have been using this product for years and it is my favourite lip product for keeping my lips soft. It is on this week's Wants because I just found out they have a cherry flavor and now I can't wait to get my hands on it!

Hope you are all having a great week so far. The heat wave here in Vancouver is still going strong so I am hoping to get to the beach for a while after work tonight to cool down! 


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Happy Wednesday everyone! You'll notice some home decor items in this week's wants (how gorgeous are those pineapple jars?!) because home decor is taking over my brain this week as I plan to move in to my new condo on Saturday!! Eek!

Hope you are all having a great week so far! It's been a tiring one for me, but I just discovered lavender latte's and they are so good! I have been drinking them all week!


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This is one of those weeks that just seems to be flying by without me getting done all the things I am trying to get done. I can't believe it is already Wednesday! I got the WORST sunburn at the beach this past weekend (and I wore sunscreen, I swear!) so this week has been a struggle just to move around (it hurts to walk and to sit) which is definitely slowing down my "to do" list.

Hope you enjoy this week's Wednesday Wants. I am apparently really loving summer accessories at the moment... and that pineapple & flamingo addiction I've had is apparently still going strong.

See you back here on Friday, thanks for reading!


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There were SO many items this week that I was absolutely adoring. It was really tough to narrow it down to these choices, but I think these are all great (and affordable!) on-trend summer staples. I just placed an order for the statement necklace and can't wait to pair it with casual tees and white shorts!

Are you guys starting to feel "summer ready" with your accessories and clothes? I am trying to be on a strict budget at the moment, but may have to splurge on those floral heels. I tried them on in store and they are just so pretty!

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I am feeling really overwhelmed and pretty exhausted this week (.. to all you other working professionals who also have blogs, I am SO impressed by you, I just don't know how you do it you superhumans you!) but I still wanted to share some Wednesday Wants with you guys. I did some online "window shopping" on the weekend and these are the fruits of that investigation (... did I just say 'fruits of the investigation'?.... ya, I have definitely spent too much time in court this week).

This week's "wants" are all about PRINTS because I am loving the variety of prints out there this season. I literally would never have thought to wear a watermelon top or a flamingo scarf but hot damn do I want them.

My apologies if this post is a bit scattered... time to go grab a (very large) coffee!! Catch y'all back here on Friday!
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