It's been a long time since you came around....

What I'm wearing...
Sunglasses - Vogue Oldies
Top - Basic white tank by Vivienne Tam. I love this tank, I seriously pair it with everything! I think every wardrobe needs great basics like this.
Skirt - Light grey belted pencil skirt by Julie Mitchell. I am not familiar with this brand, I picked up this skirt from Winners in Toronto a couple years ago.
Shoes - Black stiletto pumps with pointy toe. Aldo in Fravel. Find them here.
Clutch - Silver rhinestone bag from Aldo
Necklace - Gold leaf from Forever21.
Ring - Gold bauble from H&M
Various bracelets new and old.

Title lyrics - Lady Gaga - you and I.

Much Love...

Nail Tutorial...Nude and Mint French Manicure

I have seen photos and tutorials for nails with people using paper hole reinforcements, I couldn't find my nail strips for a french manicure. I thought why not...they seem to work well for everyone else. So I tried it, and was sadly disappointed in the end result. Not only did they not stick to my nails very well, they were way to small for some of my nails i.e. my thumbs. (I had to use 3 on my thumbs) Which gave a sort of wonky result instead of the clean crisp line I was aiming for. But oh well live and learn....I tried it and its ok when you don't have any other options. I chose to use A walk on the beach by Loreal which is a nude polish, for the tips I used Mint Sorbet by Sally Hansen. I love the colour combination, so I will certainly be doing this again in the future. I will however substitute the reinforcements for proper nail strips.

Much Love...

The Perfect Summer Bag.....The hunt is on.

I am now in search of the perfect little summer  purse and let me tell you, when your looking for something its always harder to find! Although I think I have found the one. I want something bright, simple and small. I hate carrying around a large purse in the heat of summer, purses this time of year should be cute and little while still being functional! The other day I got a flyer in the mail for Danier Leather and the cover had the cutest, brightly coloured mini saddlebags. I instantly fell in love! There were a few others that I have spotted as well, so I thought I would share them with you. Whats your favourite Summer bag? (Hoping to have this yellow one a part of my wardrobe after my birthday! : )

1. Danier mini saddlebag sale $59

2. Rebecca Minkoff MAC crossbody $348

3. Rebecca Minkoff mini box bag $225

4. Forever 21 buckled pocket crossbody $31. 

All photos via Pinterest.

Pinterest...My favorite photos....

Pinterest can be so damn addicting. I seem to get onto that site and spend way more time than intended looking at all the photos. I also seem to go on pinning sprees every once in a while. So here are a few of my favourite photos. You can find these and more here.

All photos via Pinterest. 

But, you say thats exactly how this grace thing works...

Busy day today...I am heading over to my parents house to help move some flagstone that they are giving us for our backyard. We already have most of it done and I can't wait to see it completed. Living in the city we are not aloud to have fires, but we have worked our way around this. In the middle of the flagstone pad we have a great little fire pit that my parents gave me. Fill this with small stones and fire gel pots...voila! I cannot wait to sit out there at night with a drink and little fire!

What I'm wearing....

- Jacket - Random find at Dynamite

- Top - Ruffle top by Dkr & Co. Not familiar with this brand I picked this top up at Winners. 

- Jewelry - Various silver bracelets from my mom, Nixon watch ~ The small player (find it here)

- Jeans - Mavi in the style Gwen 

- Purse - Steve Madden ~ Croco Watermelon Satchel

- Sunglasses - Vogue (oldies)

Title lyrics ~ Mumford and Sons ~ Roll away your stone.

Much Love...

Now your just somebody that I used to know....

I Found this great little dirt road literally about a ten minute drive away from my house. Seeming to always have my camera with me we decided to stop and take a few photos which was a lot of fun. Although I must say, heels on a gravel strewn dirt road is a lot more difficult that imagined. But with no falls I made it through...just barely. It brought me back to a year ago trying to maneuver my way through the cobblestoned streets in italy. (I only wore heels twice in the time that I was there.) 

What I'm wearing...
- Maxi skirt by Cynthia Rowley
- White t-shirt by Check & Stripe
- Sunglasses by Vogue. Which are probably about 4 years old now
- Clutch by Tommy Hilfiger. I tend to use this little bag more for jeans but enjoy the versatility of it.
Shoes by Spring. I bought these cute little wedge sandals last summer for a whopping $30! Such a great find as the quality really is great and they are quite comfortable.
-Jewelry - Thread wrapped bangles I DIY'd you can find it here.

Title Lyrics: Somebody that I used to know - Gotye

Much Love...

Thread wrapped bracelet DIY....

1. Add a dab of hot glue and attach your thread. 

2. Wrap the thread tightly around the bracelet. (for my bracelets I have chosen to use wood as the glue sticks super easy!) Once you have it as wide as you like glue it in place leaving the end extended so that you can overlap with your next colour. This will make sure that it stays in place.

Keep wrapping your colours the same way until the entire bracelet is covered and.....VOILA! Super easy and fun!

Have fun!