Fashion Boat Show: Nautical Stripes - Part 1

I spent the Long Weekend on my parent's boat. What better place to showcase a stripey, nautical style?

Look One: Stripey Modcloth shirt, Forever 21 wide-leg linen pants (I rarely wear these... itchy central), ASOS purple suede boat shoes (how appropriate!), hat from some store, Bright blue moto jacket? Forever 21 and also a thrift store find of late for $5!!








Believe it or not I'm not posing, I'm actually lowering the zodiac into the water (Ok, still kinda posing while doing it :P)
















Look Two: Striped cut-out ASOS top and chain necklace, Victorias Secret chinos, La Rok moto jacket AND stripey Tommy Hilfiger wedges. Would you believe I found them at a thrift store that day... not only were they striped, but they are lightweight, fit perfectly, brand-new and only $9! Stay tuned for more lucky thrifted finds :P

















Also, stay tuned for Part Two and a fabulous giveaway by week's end!

Summer Cravings

The bf and I have been cat-sitting for his sister in the beach town/old fart suburb of White Rock, BC. Aside from difficulties with the cat (who has as much energy as a kitten, even though she's four, and has a penchant for clawing you in your sleep), we're having a nice time in this sleepy little town. The beach, in particular, is a gorgeous place to be on a warm, glowing night.


















This little taste of summer that we had (I say little since it is raining today) got me craving the incoming wardrobe change that comes with the season. Though my clothes-buying budget is slashed considerably and I actually won't be able to purchase any of these items, this is the look and theme I am going to attempt to re-create AND live-in all summer long, reusing what clothes I already have, perhaps splurging on an item from time to time AND frequenting thrift stores. I've already been quite lucky with my thrifting finds! (you can look for a post about that later this week :)

Warm evenings in Tangier by Wanderlusting featuring Louis Vuitton shoes

I made this on Polyvore last year but I think it still holds up! I'm really all about summer clothes that evoke exotic and freeing places...

Anything tribal:













or Southwestern:












(I actually have this dress... can't wait to wear it once my legs are toned enough)



What kind of things are you hoping to live-in this summer?