The other day I teamed up with Vancouver photographer Johnny Se and makeup artist Elena Ismail to do this creative photoshoot! They have such a cool and unique style, so I was super excited to work with them. Not to mention we had so much fun shooting these pics!

The sunburn was SO REAL this day. Like, I was basically like a nice crispy piece of bacon after we were all done. Haha! Usually when I talk about bacon it is in a happy way, but when I am referring to the state of my poor poor sunburnt skin…. not so happy. Considering my ginger status, you think I would have learned by now that when you are going out into the desert that sunscreen is a good idea. Nope. Indeed not the case. 

If you havent already, check out Johnny and Elena’s work! They do some really cool stuff.

Hope you guys are having a good weekend!! Talk soon 🙂

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HOW FUN IS THIS OUTFIT?! <– see you know how fun I think it is by the emphasis I put on the letters by writing them in caps lock. Hilar? No? 

Well anywho, I think this outfit is actually so much fun. There is something about jumpers that make me feel like a little kid running around amiss on the beach. Digging holes in the sand and then throwing the sand-mud at my mom. Just kidding, I would never do that. I was a little angel as a child. (Or so my mother tells me I was. hehe) Also speaking of my mother, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUMSIES!!!!!! (<– see I also wrote this in caps to emphasis the importance and excitement!!! K stopping now.)

Anyways, this post is dedicated to my wonderful mother. Who really should make her own twitter account so she can warn the general public about all the dangers and harm that could get them in this world. For example, the other day she told me to not walk without shoes in a dog park cuz I could step in shit. #WISDOM. She also told me never to take candy from strangers. Needless to say that one went out the window. If someone wants to give me free candy you sure as hell bet I will take it.

All jokes aside, thank you for being the best mom in the whole wide world. You raised me to be crazy enough to think I can do anything, and have given me every opportunity a girl could ever want. (I am still waiting for my Lamborghini but I guess that can wait for my next birthday. I would like a black one please.) Anyways, I love you and you are the best…. SO HAPPY BIRTHDAY AGAIN! I hope I look just as fab as you when I turn 29 🙂 (don’t kill me for this post please.)

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Happy Sunday friends 😀 I hope you are all having a nice and relaxing weekend. It has been so crazy busy for me lately, honestly just feels like go go go all the time! Not that I am complaining, because I am all about that efficiency queen life. And I like to be busy. Busy is good. Until you reach the point where you are just completely exhausted lol. That is when you need to take 5 and relax a little bit. You feel me? I know you do. We are each others spirit animals. (You will never know if I am kidding or not with the weird stuff I say here LOL. On one hand I could be totally joking, and on the other I could just be a huge freak.)

Anywho, back to my story. So I have been super busy (yesssss I know I said that I just figured I kinda went on a random rant there so I would start again. Shit. I’m doing it again. Okay focusing now.)

SO I HAVE BEEN SUPER BUSY. And I wanted to chill out this weekend, so I did that one of the best ways I know how…. the beach! There is something about looking out at the seemingly endless ocean that is so peaceful and relaxing. Love love LOVE it. Also as a bit of a side note I was at Wreck Beach in Vancouver. For those of you who don’t know it, it is a “clothing optional” beach. Needless to say I was probably the most modestly dressed person there haha! I mean, whatever floats your boat through… right? 

The swimsuit I wore was from H&M! Super into the obnoxious tropical patterns lately. Bright colours and palm trees? Sign me up. Also if flowers and parrots are mixed into the equation, even better. It is just so much fun to wear haha. I just bought another great little tropical patterned outfit that I will be sharing soon… so stay tuned! 

Okay! Nice chat friends. Thanks for listening to my random ramblings. Have a fab Sunday and enjoy the gorgeous weather! Love you 🙂

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FLOWER POWERRRRR!!! How EPIC are these sunnies?! I am all 70’s vibes these days eh? Totally loving it though haha. I actually picked up these beauties at PacSun when I was in the states a while ago. These were bought in addition to the 84989584082740 other super hippie things I bought. Okay I didn’t actually buy 84989584082740 items of clothing at PacSun, but that was about my level of excitement in the store haha. Sometimes things get real stale here in Canada clothing wise. Our options are quite a bit more limited than our American friends, but I mean hey… we are right across the boarder! Sharing is caring.

My shirt is from a company called Madewell, and it is the first thing I have bought from them but I am totally in love with their brand. It has super beachy boathouse vibes that are great for summer. Plus I have been on the hunt for a casual white shirt like this for a while so double winning that I found one.

Alright so my shorts. If I am being honest here I am nottttt a huge fan of jean shorts. I mean who the hell are they flattering on? They are just so bleh. I wore them with this outfit because I like how they look with this oversized top, but you won’t find me wearing them too often on here. Just not my style I guess, which is weird considering I pretty much live in ripped jeans the rest of my life lol. Anywho, these are from Brandy Melville (I think I got them in Austria!)

What do you guys think of this outfit? Are you feeling the 70’s vibes as much as I am? Comment below 🙂

x,

Matching sets. I am all about them these days. And how cute is this Billabong set?! Such a good look for a nice warm summer day. And speaking of summer… I feel like it’s finally here! It is like Vancouver has been born again. People are out doing things and the city is buzzing with that summer excitement. I mean I love winter (because skiing, duh) but summer in Vancouver is a thing of beauty. It is basically impossible to not fall in love with the city at this time of year. And right now, I am head over heels. All I need now is a tan. LOL jk that is never going to happen in my lifetime (without the help of a handy-dandy spray tan hehe 😉 .)

Mmk so for a while here I was morally opposed to wearing Converse, but now for some reason I am totally into them again. Not sure what encouraged this change of heart… but let’s roll with it! Lately I am loving a nice white pair of chucks worn with a cute skirt or dress. I think the contrast between a girly outfit and some good sneakers is just enough to keep people on their toes. You know? And comfort… Let’s be real here. Converse are comfortable and comfort is king. 

What do you guys think of my sunnies?! They are gorgeous, no? I ordered them from this awesome French online glasses shop called Polette. A large part of the reason I like their products so much is the high quality and low price. I am a major deal hunter, so the fact that I can get these beauty sunnies for so cheap makes me a happy happy girl! Check out their instagram for the latest and greatest. 

In other news, I have started to think about what I am going to put on my summer bucket list! I find if I write things down it is the best way to make sure I actually do them. Right now the list mostly involves traveling and road trips, but it will start to grow quickly! Once it is done I will share it with you guys, so we can get some inspo from each-others summer fun ideas 🙂 Deal? Deal.

Love you long time. <3

x,

I am so happy about the fact that overalls are back. They are so freaking cute. Look at them!! I look like some sort of weird child who has grown much larger than they actually should. Needless to say, I am totally loving this 90’s throwback.

Another reason I am into the overalls lately? Wellllll they are kinda country and I am more than kinda into that. Every once and a while I have a tendency to want to go into the bush and get a little hick. Yup, I said it. A little hick. (Don’t judge me, it happens to the best of us.) See some prime examples here and here. Anyways… girl likes to get country and these definitely fill that need.

Okie that is just about enough random rambling from me today. Want to get a pair of overalls like these? Hit up Hollister to get your own pair. 🙂 Hope all of you guys in Canada are having a fun long weekend!! The weather is killer 😀

x,

How fun is this look?! If you can’t already tell I was having way too much fun prancing around in this (yes, prancing.) I stopped in at Hollister one day, and found this there! Totally not something I would ever expect to buy at Hollister, but I was stoked either way. 

The real superstar of this outfit? My gorgeous bracelet! I got this golden beauty from my friends at Lizzy James. The beautiful gold is so perfect for the summer season, you can bet that I will be wearing this bracelet alllll summer long. 

And here is the best news you guys… you can WIN the same bracelet I am wearing in this shoot!! That’s right 😀 girl is hooking one lucky winner up! All you have to do is enter below by liking the Skinny Belle Facebook page and the Lizzy James page!! This bracelet is a beauty so get on it! **This contest is only for the US and Canada** 

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There is nothing like a classic little mini skirt! Especially this ribbed white one I got at Forever 21 the other day. Speaking of Forever 21… would you check out these DEALS?! You all know I love a good sale here and there, so I had to share this with you. Each week different items are 21% off in their online store! Not bad if you ask me. This is a great way to add to your wardrobe for summer, without breaking the bank.

My shirt I got a while ago from a brand called Fever. I love the “power business women” look it has, so I usually wear this with a long pencil skirt if I have an important meeting to go to. Totally into the little pearls on the sleeves, super cute. I matched them with some big Birks pearls I had at home. 

Will you guys be checking out the Forever 21 sale?! I know I will…. it is a killer deal! And me gusta sales. (A little Spanish for my belated Cinco de Mayo celebration haha)

x,

Free People… Just can’t get enough of this brand! I am in love with the hippie chic look, so this is perfect for me. I think the embroidery on this piece totally makes it. Little touches like that can make an outfit so much more exciting. My shoes are by a company called Woolrich, and you can check out another outfit I wore them with by clicking here.

Okay so I know it is spring now, and it is that time of year when you should probably get a lighter nail colour. Not sure why but I absolutely love getting my nails done in super dark colours. Every time I go to the salon I tell myself I will get a nice light girly colour, but it just doesn’t happen haha. Whatever makes me happy, right?! Dark nails ftw.

What do you guys think of this jumper? Let me know in the comments below!! <3

x,

YOU GUYS. Are these pants unreal or what? I had way too much fun wearing these the other day. These pants neeeeeed to be taken dancing. I can see the high-kicks on the dance floor already. Hold on, this is probably why I rarely dance. Ya on second thought I am just going to stick to my safe spot near the bar if I wear these out, the danger of embarrassing dance moves is way too real. 

Anyways, I got these pants at Zara! They have them there right now in Vancouver, so if you live here make sure you pick up a pair while they last. They will be so light and comfortable come summer time, I’m stoked. If you like these pants check out these other Skinny Belle wide-legged pant looks by clicking here and here. My top is from Brandy Melville (in Switzerland) and I got it last summer. 

The jewellery I am wearing is a mix of new/vintage pieces, and to be honest I can’t quite remember where I got it all haha. I tend to just buy rings and bracelets as I see them. My shoes…. welllllllll I just didn’t feel like wearing real shoes this day so Havaianas flip flops it was. Why? Because I fight the system and do what I want. 😛 hehe

What do you guys think of this outfit? Are you into the hippie look like I am? These pants totally reminds me of the 70’s which is a big part of the reason I love them so much. Tell me what you think in the comments below!

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