Bite my Tongue!

A few weeks back I remember complaining about how it got hot way too quickly and I was unable to wear some of my mid-weight clothing... well these past few days things have definitely changed! So let me take that back and pray to the weather gods once more... oh please let it warm up soon! Long sleeves and jackets are just too much for me! I miss my light breezy skirts and platform sandals!

Worn Sun, June 6th:
Where? Errands

jacket - Ricki's (2006)
tee - F21 (2009)
belt - Aldo (2009)
jeans - Parasuco for Smart Set (2008)
boots - BCBG (ebay, mine since 2008)

Summer is for BBQs!

Don't mind the playground in the background... For some reason, family parties always end up with random trips to the park. But seriously folks, where were these amazing structures when we were younger? I just remember these giant wood monstrosities with at best a slide, a fireman's pole, and some random swings.

Worn Sat, June 5th:
Where: Family Party

tank - Joe (2009)
vest - yde (2009)
jeans - Guess (2007)
belt as bracelet - thrifted (200?)
flats - Aldo (2009)

My Uncle insisted he needed 50 candles for his 50th birthday.
Happy Birthday Dan!

Convocation!

Last Friday was Convocation!

Although I feel like I was seriously misled by American movies, (no caps! no pomp and circumstance! no valedictorian!) my Graduation was pretty amazing! I had a chance to rock a seriously fabulous dress, all the parental units got to meet up, and our Chancellor (real name Tom Jackson) was Billy Twofeathers from Shining Time Station! Ohhhh early 90's children's shows... how I miss you.

This post is a little picture heavy, but can you blame me?

The girls.... minus my BFF. Damn you for not being a business student! haha.

Receiving congrats from the Chancellor

J & myself!

Fancy scenic shot of the river that runs through campus.

Nonna, myself and mom. haha poor girl forgot her sunscreen!

And of course, my fancy dress made by myself and my grandmother!

pearls - Gift from god-parents (1998)
dress- DIY (2010)
shoes - Trendzone (2010)

Two-fer

Ack! I'm so behind! Haha. I headed up to peterborough for the last couple days to of course celebrate my Convocation! Pics on that soon, but for now I'll catch you up on some older photos!

Worn Wed, June 2nd:

fedora - Aldo (2010)
silk tee - Zia Carmela's (mine since 2010)
bag - Aldo (2010)
skirt - Urban Behavior (2009)

Can we tell I love the hat?
Haha, and it kinda looks like I smell something funky, but I assure you my backyard smells like a beautiful garden and that is just my lack of photogenic-ness!

Worn Mon, May 31st:

cardigan - Smart Set (2009)
tee - Smart Set (2008)
belt - Aldo (2009)
skirt - Sympathy for the Rebel (2010)
shoes - Spring (2006)

The weather has finally cooled down enough here in Ottawa to bring out some "spring" items before it becomes unbearably hot again. Hopefully it stays this way so I can pull out a few more light jackets and sweaters!
Now off to another family BBQ! Have a great weekend everyone!

Fun with the Fam

Saturday night was my Uncle's 85th birthday party, so while our elders drank and gossiped, us young-adults and kids headed to a nearby park!
Who said these things were just for kids?

okay, so how cool is this thing?

hat - Aldo (2010)
tee - F21 (2009)
sweater - Winners (2010)
jeans - Garage (2008)

Swing life away!Cristina proving once and for all the child-like size of my feet.

wedges - Fergie (2009)

As you can tell we made the most of our time! And although we got a few odd looks from passers-by, we had a blast doing it!