Vintage’s It Girl
Annie Doble first opened her store, Annie’s Ibiza, back in 2018. With A-list celebrity clientele like Paris Hilton, Cara Delevine, and Kate Moss, her store has become the best kept fashion secret. Ibiza being an international hotspot, it was the best place for her to network and build her reputation. Born and raised in England,…
The Trench Coat
In the Spring, my travels took me to Paris and Toronto, and I noticed many women wearing different variations of the same iconic fashion item. The trench coat. Whether in green, crème, or classic beige, it seemed like I saw one around every corner I took. Of course you can wear a trench coat any…
8 New Habit Ideas
If you’re looking to start new habits this month, it’s best to focus on one and do it once every day. Here are some ideas of new habits you can choose from to implement into your routine. 1. Journaling for 10 minutes 2. Morning Stretch 3. Cold shower 4. 30 minute walk 5. Read 10…
Current YouTube Favorites
I thought I would just leave a list of YouTubers who’s content I am have been watching in my downtime recently. enjoy! Kaiti Yoo: Recently she finished her six part mini series, in a sit down chat style. Talking about different things she’s been wrestling with including parental issues, being single, bad friends, and beauty…
Silver Shoes
They’ve been really popular this past summer, but this fashion history tip really solidified my decision to always have this item in my closet. Silver shoes. Now I know sometimes silver items can be tacky, or only meant to be worn at certain times of the year but hear me out though! According to a…
The Rise of Quiet Luxury
Quiet luxury is in the spotlight as the “new trend”. “What is quiet luxury?” you may ask, well the opposite of loud. Well known brands like Louis Vuitton and Gucci, that are recognizable by their logos printed all over their products, are considered “loud luxury”. Different to them, brands such as The Row, Khaite, and…
Mermaid Core
By the name of my blog, you know I’ve been waiting for this trend. Mermaid Core is in! And has competition with the Coastal Cowgirl for being the hottest trend of Summer 2023. Read about the Coastal Cowgirl here! Akin to it’s inspiration, this style is dreamy and mystic. There is no one specific outfit…
Coastal Cowgirl
When I hear “coastal cowgirl”, I think of Miley Cyrus (especially as Miley Stewart circa Hannah Montana days) living in Malibu. Someone who grew up with horses and loves being by the ocean. The aesthetic Coastal Cowgirl started popping up on TikTok frequently in March 2023 and now has over sixty million views. It has…
Vancouver locations if you love OBX
The new season of Netflix’s Outer Banks came out yesterday! So here’s a list of places to visit in the Vancouver area with similar vibes. Iona Jetty Wreck Beach Spanish Banks Milltown bar and grill Gary Point Park Steveston Village Centennial Beach Crescent Beach White Rock Deep Cove Light House park Third Beach Ambleside Beach…
It’s giving Grandma
The biggest question my co workers and I ask each other is “What are you doing tonight?” We all like our jobs and appreciate our team, but everyone loves going home after a long day and doing activities that make them happy. By the end of one weekend answering this question, my work friend told…
Fall Activities
Here are some activities to do before Fall ends! Bake Cookies Who doesn’t like baking cookies, especially on colder days. Invite a friend over, add some chocolate chips, and play some music! Start a Book Club Choose a book for the group chat to read, and come together for a meal or drinks to talk…
Fall Re-Watch
Here’s a list of movies to re-watch and for the good Autumn vibes. Addams Family Values – 1993 A Rainy Day in New York City – 2019 Autumn in New York – 2000 Coraline – 2009 Corpse Bride – 2005 Dead Poets Society – 1989 E.T. – 1982 Election – 1999 Edward Scissorhands – 1990…
Sooke Weekend Getaway
A popular seaside getaway, Sooke is an hour’s drive from Victoria, at the bottom tip of Vancouver Island. With lots of nature walks and ocean views (and October having beautiful weather this year), I got to enjoy the beautiful outdoor atmosphere. If you’re planning a quiet getaway, I recommend any of these spots. Whiffin Spit…
Aperol Spritz Recipe
If you’re looking for a cocktail to match the orange October vibes, here’s a recipe you might like. The aperitif cocktail was originally created and served in Northeastern Italy. People sipped on it before dinner to oppose the heat. Since the warm weather is still with us, why not have some! While on a weekend…
Self-Care September
During this month of September, I decided to challenge myself by doing something everyday that was deemed self-care. I would post about what I did whether it was drinking more water, going or a walk with my dog, or doing skincare. I tried to do different activities everyday. I knew from the beginning that self-care…
Fall Forward
Little things to get excited about with the new season. Vancouver has had its first couple colder days, making us eager to leave the hot summer months behind us. Here are some things we are looking forward to. Coffee Shops Finding a cozy café to have warm drinks with a friend. Period. Reading Books All…
Fakes Review
Finally a tv show actually based in Vancouver If you’re looking for something new to binge watch, look no further than Fakes. A CBC Original in collaboration with Netflix, and created by David Turko. What’s super special about this show is that it’s filmed AND set in Vancouver. This is a rare thing to come…
First Day NOT going back to School
For the first time in sixteen years, this is the first September I did not go back to school. I graduated high school and did the four post-secondary education years that adults recommend you do. After completing all that, I have no desire to go back to school, at least not right now. There is…
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