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Anyone that lives or has lived in Vancouver knows that the 3-4 months between June and September are what makes the year of rain and gloominess worth it. Our summer has had a late start this year but the weather is finally catching up which means I’ve been finding every excuse to get dressed and just be outside.
I will admit, since moving into my new apartment, I haven’t been spending as much time in the city as I had hoped mostly because I’ve been trying to re-train my pup Mika to be independent. However, looking at the date (I’m writing this on July 20th) was a necessary reminder that the clock is ticking and before we know it it’ll be fall again so this week I’m making it a goal to double down on her training while also prioritizing getting out of the house even more.
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Crisp whites will always be a summer staple for me and I’ve been dying to wear this Deiji Studios skirt. Some where in my mid-twenties I learned what skirt proportions actually look good for my body type. I have naturally wider calves and long thighs which means skirts that land between the space above my knee and the widest part of my calf cuts me off at an awkward place.
If I’m looking to elongate my legs, mini skirts that hit above mid-thigh is what I am for. Or if I want a longer skirt, it needs to be a maxi shirt or something that hits under my calf.
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I don’t know when I decided to stop experimenting with color but over the course of many closet purges, I found myself left with a very neutral (mainly black) wardrobe. I definitely feel the most confident and like myself when I’m wearing BW but I also don’t want to hold myself back from having fun with what I wear. That’s the whole point of fashion, isn’t it? To get creative and use it as another form of self-expression.
I recently did another review of outfit inspirations I’ve saved over the last few seasons and I noticed most of the color inspo I kept live within the primary color range. I’ve always known that blue is a color that works with my skin tone but I’ve been trying to find ways to incorporate reds and yellows as well.
While my heart initially urged me to get the transparent jelly sandals that you see the most often, I’m so glad I opted for the red pair instead. It’s been such a fun pop of color to throw on and I can’t wait to wear it with pants into the fall as well.
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I love off shoulder tops but I’ll be honest, I’ve been struggling with styling this one from Pas De Calais. It works well with jeans like how I styled it in my last WIWTW but other than that, I’m feeling pretty stumped about it.
The top is a size too big for me but I picked it up vintage from Front and Company so I didn’t have much choice. The length and size is mainly what feels tough to style but I did really like it with a denim skirt and my ballerinas.
I’m not giving up on this top yet but if I can’t find another way to wear it I may have to list it on Depop. I have a strict 3 outfits minimum rule for every piece that lives in my wardrobe so fingers crossed we can make it work.
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As I’ve been re-evaluating my style and figuring out what pieces are worth investing in, I’ve really started to strip down my outfits to basics that just fit well and feel good on my body. I’ve been a t-shirt and jeans girl for as long as I remember and since I’ve started to figure out silhouettes and styles that work better for my body, I’ve also started to look for variations of my go-to basics that I reach for the most.
After not being able to style my Pas de Calais top well, I searched for an off-shoulder tee that I would be able to throw on with anything. Originally I was eyeing this tee from KOTN but I ended up going with this one from Free People. I like that it’s a little slouchier and the extra fabric let’s you wear it in a few different ways.
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I got to attend FVDED at the Park again this year with ADIDAS which is always a good time. It wasn’t nearly as hot as the year prior so I was pretty happy that I could actually wear long pants and just be comfortable throughout the festival.
I’ve actually been hunting for a pair of red ADIDAS pants for a while and I love that this pair is slightly wide-leg, giving it a very relaxed structure.
No other notes on this outfit. I loved wearing it for the festival and felt really comfortable the entire day.
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I’m laughing a little as I look back on this week’s outfit photos because I’m wearing off-shoulder tops in nearly every single photo. I got sent this little white sweater from Oak and Fort and I’ve been reaching for it the most when I have long work days. It’s a thin knit making it the perfect little throw over for the summer.
The length of it throws me off a little but I just tuck it under when I wear it with jeans so that it looks slouchy rather than long.
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On the days I don’t film, head out to a café, or see friends, I’ve been spending more time reading especially at the park. Mika gets to run around while I get to soak up the sun so it’s a win-win. This has absolutely been my go-to dog walk/park day outfit. It’s almost always paired with my Havaianas.
off-topic (kinda) but I LOVE your leg tattoos!!!!! what do they say??