There She Goes Just A Walkin' Down The Street

I talked about my new found appreciation for tweed a while back here, and it only seems to have grown since then. My dad left this blazer behind during his last trip and I have so graciously adopted it into my closet, wearing it everyday without fail. I had been looking around for something like it but had no luck in the shops around here (or maybe I didn't search hard enough?). I can't help but think that the blazer just wouldn't look the same without the suede elbow patches. I've been highly tempted to sew an elbow patch onto all my blazers now. Suede or leather, no matter. Wise move?

Exam in a few days. I should be studying, but I've been doing anything but. Choosing instead to spend countless hours lost in cyberspace all in the name of "Christmas shopping", all under the guise of a study break. Say, is it still a study break when you've spent more hours on break than you actually did studying? I'm in need of a massive shove up the bum that would send me flying right on over to my study desk. Any takers?

Happy Friday! Any plans for the weekend? Looks like I'm going to have to live vicariously through you all. 

Bisous,

Abi

 

In The Military

For the past couple of years, I have been completely captivated by sleek utilitarian and hot militarian looks. Apparently, the military trend was popularized during the 60s as a protest to the Vietnam War, and then spread widely through the hippie movement. Whatever the case may be, the military charge has been spiraling out of control. From Balmain and Balenciaga to Topshop and J. Crew, there have been various twists on the jacket, parkas, trousers and other such designs. The cargo trousers are one of my go to pieces. For me, the allure is the feel of adventure and comfort provided by these trousers.

 trousers: boutique jacob; shirt: vintage; sandals: urban outfitters; necklace/black bracelet/black ring: h&m; orange bracelet/multi-coloured ring: boutique in Amsterdam

I got this pair of trousers from Boutique Jacob. They are made with the stretchiest and most comfortable fabric. I appreciate the overload of pockets, regardless of whether or not I actually make use of them. I paired them with one of my favourite oversized vintage shirts and studded sandals from Urban Outfitters. Perfect for the breezy summer day we experienced here in Toronto today. Spent the day out at lunch, perusing through tonnes of vintage shops with one of my darling girls,  and eating freshly homemade ice-cream while people watching.

Are you a fan of the mitliarian/utilitarian look? What's your go to piece?

Have a lovely weekend everyone!

Bisous,

Abs

MoRoCo Chocolat

Fully recovered from a bout of heat exhaustion, here are some photos from Wednesday. My sister had her birthday gathering at MoRoCo Chocolat, a nice little chocolatier restaurant/boutique. The decor is so beautiful; whimsical with a Parisian touch. I felt completely lost, in an Alice-in-Wonderland kind of way of course. Wish I had better photos, but my camera is unfortunately not the best. And besides, I was too engrossed with all the different flavours and textures to pick up my camera.

I wore chiffon vintage dress. I love the ruffles running down the sides of the top, and across the back. I chose to counterbalance all the frills with a pair of studded sandals and a matching belt. The dress is so light and airy, but was apparently no match for the heat of the night. Left to me, I would have gone in a bikini, but how appropriate would that have been?

It's pouring out right now, and I've never been happier to see those little drops fall from the sky. A little cool breeze is necessary. Now I can stroll through the Outdoor Art Exhibition in peace without worrying about my head exploding or fear of unconscious dehydration. Summerlicious (an annual food festival here in Toronto) also begins today, and am I ever excited to sample some of the finest restaurants! Yummmmm

For my Toronto guests, or who will be visiting over the next little while, the event goes on from Jul 09- July 25. Be sure to check it out! Here's a list of all participating restaurants Summerlicious, 2010


Any plans for the weekend? Do share ;)

Bisous,

Abs