It Don't Take a Whole Day to Recognize Sunshine
MACKAGE JACKET, TNA DENIM SHIRT, WILFRED LACE TANK TOP, ALICE + OLIVIA LEATHER SHORTS, STELLA MCCARTNEY SHOES, ALEXANDER WANG CLUTCH
One of my favorite songs of all time. Even on cloudy days, though, it's comforting to know that the sun is still there, even if you can't physically see it.
Smiling is the new black, and I have the sun to thank for that.
In other news, I'm in the early stages of planning my next volunteer quest. This time last year I was getting ready to leave for Nepal, and now I have my heart set on India. More on that later.
PHOTOS BY REZ (EDITED BY TESSA OF A MILE IN HER HEELS)
XOXO,
In other news, I'm in the early stages of planning my next volunteer quest. This time last year I was getting ready to leave for Nepal, and now I have my heart set on India. More on that later.
PHOTOS BY REZ (EDITED BY TESSA OF A MILE IN HER HEELS)
XOXO,
Aritzia Warehouse Sale
For those of you in Vancouver, it's about that wonderful time of the year again. No, it's not Christmas; it's the annual Aritzia Warehouse Sale! Have your cash, debit or credit card ready. Starting next Thursday, August 30th through Monday, September 3rd, the sale will take place at Canada Place Convention Centre and feature up to 90% off spring and summer merchandise. Need I say more?
XOXO,
XOXO,
Best Shape of My Life
CURRENT/ELLIOTT SLEEVELESS DENIM JACKET, FREE PEOPLE DRESS C/O FREE PEOPLE, YSL SHOES, CHANEL BAG, GUCCI SUNGLASSES
I absolutely adore the scalloped detailing and oversized bow on this shift dress by Free People. It's the perfect little white dress, if I do say so myself.
One thing I love about my boyfriend is his sincere interest in my blog. Although I don't update as often as I used to, since we met almost 2 years ago, he's given me endless support and encouragement. He bought me the Nikon 35mm f/1.8 DX Lens for my 24th birthday, and have recently started shooting my outfit posts.
Speaking of which, I received my first negative comment in a long time. This person obviously wanted it to be made public, and that's exactly what I'm going to do. I feel sorry for people who have developed a habit of pessimism and negativity in their lives. This comment didn't affect me at all, but I just want to remind everyone to not let haters get under your skin. In the words of Paulo Coelho, "Haters are confused admirers who can't understand why everybody else likes you." So go on and love your admirers, especially the confused ones. They're the ones who need it the most.
PHOTOS BY REZ
XOXO,
One thing I love about my boyfriend is his sincere interest in my blog. Although I don't update as often as I used to, since we met almost 2 years ago, he's given me endless support and encouragement. He bought me the Nikon 35mm f/1.8 DX Lens for my 24th birthday, and have recently started shooting my outfit posts.
Speaking of which, I received my first negative comment in a long time. This person obviously wanted it to be made public, and that's exactly what I'm going to do. I feel sorry for people who have developed a habit of pessimism and negativity in their lives. This comment didn't affect me at all, but I just want to remind everyone to not let haters get under your skin. In the words of Paulo Coelho, "Haters are confused admirers who can't understand why everybody else likes you." So go on and love your admirers, especially the confused ones. They're the ones who need it the most.
PHOTOS BY REZ
XOXO,
Real Love is a Feeling Not Many Understand
H&M MOTORCYCLE JACKET, TNA DENIM SHIRT, FREE PEOPLE DENIM SHORTS C/O FREE PEOPLE, PRADA SHOES, RAY-BAN SUNGLASSES
I usually don't talk about my clothes, especially since I feel they're really of no significance, but these cutoff shorts deserve an extra shout out for being so awesome. Cutoffs are an essential summer style staple for me. Who says being rough around the edges is a bad thing?
Here I am walking my baby girl around my parents' neighbourhood on mine and my boyfriend's last day in Calgary. I always enjoy my trips home. Normally I stay with my parents, but this time my boyfriend and I stayed at the Westin along with some members of the wedding party. It was wonderful seeing faces from the past both lovely and dear to me, and having my boyfriend by my side made it even better. The extra tight squeeze, the hand reaching out, the adoring smile, the small talks; just thinking about it gives me butterflies.
Love is a funny thing. Just when you think you can do without it for a little while, it shows up unannounced at your doorstep and lets itself in. When it does, it takes you on rides. Some days you're cruising with the top down, while other days you're on a roller coaster holding on for dear life.
There's a million reasons why we all need love. My mind's incapable of constructing sentences fit to capture and emphasize each reason, so I won't dare bother. But I will say this: it's a feeling one cannot fathom until it happens. It can float you to the stars, or it can bring you down to your knees. The word "love" is often abused, but when used properly, it doesn't even suffice.
Love changes lives, and it certainly changed mine.
PHOTOS BY REZ
XOXO,
Here I am walking my baby girl around my parents' neighbourhood on mine and my boyfriend's last day in Calgary. I always enjoy my trips home. Normally I stay with my parents, but this time my boyfriend and I stayed at the Westin along with some members of the wedding party. It was wonderful seeing faces from the past both lovely and dear to me, and having my boyfriend by my side made it even better. The extra tight squeeze, the hand reaching out, the adoring smile, the small talks; just thinking about it gives me butterflies.
Love is a funny thing. Just when you think you can do without it for a little while, it shows up unannounced at your doorstep and lets itself in. When it does, it takes you on rides. Some days you're cruising with the top down, while other days you're on a roller coaster holding on for dear life.
There's a million reasons why we all need love. My mind's incapable of constructing sentences fit to capture and emphasize each reason, so I won't dare bother. But I will say this: it's a feeling one cannot fathom until it happens. It can float you to the stars, or it can bring you down to your knees. The word "love" is often abused, but when used properly, it doesn't even suffice.
Love changes lives, and it certainly changed mine.
PHOTOS BY REZ
XOXO,
My Best Friend's Wedding
CARRIE AND I NOVEMBER 2010
CARRIE AND I AUGUST 2012
This past Saturday was my best friend's wedding. When she got engaged last year, she asked me to give a speech at the wedding reception. After countless hours of editing and rewriting, here's my final copy. Side note: I cried second sentence in.
XOXO,
Good evening,Stay tuned for more updates on my trip to Calgary.
I want to start by congratulating the bride and the groom. It is a special day not only for you, but for me as well and all of us here. To witness such a remarkable milestone in your life is truly an honor, and I can't imagine two people being more perfect for each other.
For those of you who don't know, Carrie and I met 11 years ago in the 7th grade at Dr. Gordon Higgins. Our friendship goes back to when CalgaryPlanet and EdmontonOnline still existed, and when–instead of texting on our iPhones–we passed intricately folded, origami-like notes to each other in the school hallways.
Although over the years life has taken us in different directions and we don't always have the opportunity to see each other as often as we would like, there's something special about our friendship that will always remain the same. No matter how much time has passed, we're always able to pick up right where we left off.
Somewhere between our laughs, our long talks, our fights and our tears, I learned that there's the kind of friend who's there for you under certain conditions, and then there's the kind of friend who accepts the whole package and shows you what unconditional love is. Carrie, thank you for not just acknowledging my faults and imperfections, but for accepting them. You've always believed in me, even when I didn't believe in myself. You're smart, funny, beautiful and one of a kind, but you already knew that. Your presence is truly a gift to the world, especially to those of us lucky enough to know you. You inspire me everyday just by being yourself.
I still remember when you first told me about Jon 7 years ago, and how you guys met at Winter Camp. You described him as being tall and a good dancer; two very important traits! Despite the struggles of a long-distance relationship, I never doubted that you guys would end up together, and I'm so glad my intuition played out. Although I only had the pleasure of meeting Jon 11 months ago, I knew by the way your eyes would light up, the smile that would form on your face and the way your vocals would change every time his name came into play, that you found your soul mate.
I know it means a lot to the both of you to have found someone who you can say with great conviction, "You are 'the one,' and there is no other that I'd rather spend the rest of my life with." Some people spend their entire lifetime searching for 'the one,' but Carrie and Jon have found each other at a relatively young age. Of course, don't let their age fool you. They both know that there are no back doors to this matrimony. They have vowed to each other to provide eternal care, respect, protection, understanding, loyalty and most importantly, love.
Carrie, I'm absolutely thrilled that you're married to your soul mate and best friend, even though we all know I'm your best friend and well, let's face it, Jon's no me! All kidding aside, as you and Jon embark on the next chapter of your life together, my wish to the both of you is this: May you never take each other for granted, but always experience the wonders of your union. May your love consist not only in gazing into each other's eyes, but also in looking outward in the same direction. May your love take you to places where you've both only dreamed of; where you'll dwell for a lifetime of happiness, sheltered in the warmth of each other's arms. And finally, may you love each other, even when you don't like each other.
Now it gives me immense pleasure to invite you all to raise your glasses in a toast to Carrie and Jon. To love, laughter and happily ever after... CHEERS!
XOXO,
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