Look Of The Day...

My look of the day is a casual, everyday look that can be worn to the mall or into town, or for a nice stroll in the park on a warm summery day. I have on an aqua crop top paired with black polka dotted harem pants. My black strappy wedges match perfectly with my straw hat, and I added a periwinkle coloured shoulder purse.

                                  

Park Bench Daydreamer . . . 

Strike a Pose . . .

 Purse & Bag . . . 

Going for a Stroll . . .

Warm Breezes . . .

Accessorize It . . . 

hat - my closet/ crop top - H&M/ pants - H&M/ shoes - Michael Kors/ purse - The Bay/ 

Summer Shoe Must Haves...

Summer is not summer without a cute pair of shoes, am I right? Whether you're going out dancing, in to town, to a romantic dinner or a red carpet event, the shoes you wear are the finishing touch to your A-list look. In your wardrobe you need a variety of shoes that are perfect for all occasions, outfits and events. Here are what I think are the necessary shoe must-haves for the summer...

Sandals

I'm a really big fan of these gladiator style sandals because they are a casual day shoe yet can be dressed up to go out with. They basically go with anything - dresses, shorts, skirts, maxi's and still look adorable. The good thing with these is that there are thousands of different styles and colours so you can get one to match basically anything you want. (And they are easy to throw in your car after you've worked all day in a pair of heels and need to relieve your feet.)

Wedge Heels

Wedges are a definite go-to shoe in the summer time mostly because they follow the two most important rules in the shoe accessory area - they're fashionable and comfortable. Not only can you find them in a variety of different colours, styles and even materials, the "wedge" heel makes them extremely easy and comfortable to walk in for long periods of time. They go amazing with any outfit and also help your legs look leaner and longer! 

Nude Heels 

Nude heels are an essential in your summer wardrobe because they are a neutral and can go with a lot of your more bold summer colours. They are perfect for floral prints and busier patterns that need simpler accessories. Whether you are going with a pump, wedge or sling-back, having a pair or two of a nude colour heel will help you when you are in desperate need for that perfect shoe! 

Flats 

Every lady requires a flat in her wardrobe to benefit her comfort and quick dressing needs. They're comfy, easy to put on and look good with everything! They are good to throw in your bag for when your heels become painful, and are extremely versatile - appropriate for going to the mall, dinner or a job interview. They also come in many styles and colours so you can load your closet up with them and never get bored! 

Running Shoes 

Whether you prefer Converse, Keds or Nike's, a pair of running shoes is great to have this summer for when you want to get a little sporty. Hikes, tennis dates or a walk in the park, a pair of colourful sneakers will do the trick! Also cute with a pair of capri pants, you can accessorize with cute patterned or colourful runners when it's a little too chilly for opened toed shoes.  

Summer Wish List...

Wow. So it's been a while since I've blogged but that's because I was finishing up with school - exams, seminars, essays. I'm finally done (just have one more exam) so I am free to blog again! On Tuesday or Wednesday I'll be posting my first 'Lifestyle Change' blog where I'm going to update you on my progress (I'm excited to share.) This post is going to be my summer wish list - just a list of things that I want for the summertime. Hopefully that warm weather gets here soon!!

Jumpsuit

Jumpsuits are so in and they are very stylish. What I love most about them is how versatile they are - you can wear them out casually or you can dress them up with heels and lots of jewellery for a fancy night out. There are so many different kinds of jumpsuits out there as well; denim, wide leg, velour, strapless, patterned.. you can basically have a field day trying to choose which style you want (and did I mention that they are extremely comfy?) I really want to grab one of these this summer. 

Romper

Basically a shorter version of a jumpsuit, rompers are so cute, light and so fashionable. You can wear them to a pool party over your bathing suit or you can wear them to the mall, again very versatile. Just like the jumpsuit they come in so many styles, colours and prints. I think I might just buy myself a whole closet full of rompers and I'll be set for  any event this summer! 

Charlotte Olympia Flats 

Okay so I've wanted these flats for a very long time because they are so adorable but obviously they are a little out of price range.. so every time I walk by a store window with them on display I just want to cry because they are so cute. I think that they would be great to wear this summer with a dress or ankle jeans or even tights. I have seen rip offs at Ardenes and even a few places online so I'm going to make it my mission to find a pair as close to the real ones as I can for the cheapest price. Wish me luck!  

Top Shop Velvet Lips 

If you knew the amount of times I've been to Top Shop and went to see if this product was in stock you'd laugh - partly because I've been so many times and partly because each time they never had it in stock. Right now Velvet Lips is one of their top selling make-up products and I want it extremely badly! It also comes in black and a plum/purple colour. I really love the red even though I have millions of red lipsticks already but hey, you can never go wrong with a red lip, right? 

Mac Diva Lipstick 

Oh surprise, surprise Alex wants another red shaded lipstick - but this one is a maroon/deep red colour which I promise I don't have!!! I absolutely love this colour and I've been looking for a deep red lipstick for a while and you can't go wrong with Mac right? So this will definitely be on my shopping list next time I hit the mall. 

Coloured Blazers

My goal is to own a blazer in every single colour of the rainbow spectrum. I think they are so useful and work for any look. You can wear them with basically everything - pants, a dress, shorts. Blazers are not only a major clothing staple for your closet, they are also great to turn any casual outfit into a more sophisticated look. They are definitely a must have for the summer. 

Tiffany Blue Nail Polish 

I've wanted this colour for a long time now and it's so perfect for the summer. It's fresh, clean and looks great against tan skin! This colour is exactly like Tiffany blue, it's so cute. The one in the photo is NARS in kutki which is pretty pricey at $38 but there are some cheaper options that have that same Tiffany blue look. There's "China Glaze in For Audrey", "Essie in Turquoise and Caicos" "Nicole by OPI in My Lifesaver" and there's even a nail polish by Top Shop called Pool Party that's a Tiffany blue shade. I'm definitely going to be using this colour a lot this summer.  

A Lifestyle Change...

This is quite a serious and personal blog post that is typically different than all the stuff I usually write about. The reason I decided to write about this personal matter in my life is because writing helps me paint a big picture of how exactly I feel towards something. It's therapeutic to me.

Since I was young, I have always been overweight. It didn't bother me as much when I was a kid, but in my teenage years it has always been in the back of my mind. I have tried and attempted countless diets to try and lose weight, but my issue with them all was the fact that if I didn't see success quickly, my motivation would break and I would just give up.
I can become motivated and try really hard for a few weeks, but if I don't see change, it's done.

The biggest concern for me with my weight is that it's holding me back in life. I am a very confident person, but to be quite honest my body type keeps me from doing things I want. I am a summer girl, I love the warm weather, but it's also a time when I feel self conscious. I try not to wear shorts because I get embarrassed about how my legs look. When my friends have pool parties I never go swimming. I don't like the beach, and I always don't fully enjoy myself when on vacation.

As you can see from my blog I am extremely passionate about fashion. I love clothes and make-up and anything to do with the fashion world. But, I never get to dress how I want or wear the cool clothes that are in style each season because I know I won't look good in them. I know I want my career path to fall in that industry, but how can I be what I truly want to be if part of me is always hidden away in fear?

This is also starting to affect my social life. I won't go to a lot of parties because I worry about how I look in a dress. I don't want to be seen as "the fat girl." I recently went to a party where there was dancing and I was sitting at a table with five or six girls. A guy came up to the table and started asking some of my friends to dance, they each said no. He went around the whole table asking each girl and after the one sitting beside me I figured I was next. He turned around and walked away without asking me at all. I would have said no anyways, but the fact that I didn't get asked hurt. I know it has to do with my size. This is why I try to steer clear from going out to places like this.

I have a lot of friends and I'm known as someone who is funny and always cracking a joke. I like having that reputation, it's nice, but I am only seen as that to guys. I'm not rushing into finding a relationship, but I wouldn't mind having one. This is another thing that is being affected because of my weight. I won't put myself out there because I'm self conscious.

I want to act, model, be known to the public eye, and this is not to say that bigger people can't get this recognition (Adele, Melissa McCarthy, Jonah Hill) but in all honesty, being bigger limits you. In modelling you'll be seen as "plus sized" and in acting you'll get type-casted according to your size. Body image is not everything, of course, but it's a big part of surviving and succeeding in society.

I have recently decided that I'm going to put myself on a very strict diet because I want to change my lifestyle and I want to be one hundred percent confident and happy with myself. I decided to talk openly about this on my blog because I thought it would motivate me more knowing that people were possibly reading and following my story. Maybe I'll motivate someone else who is feeling the same way as me. I want to document my successes and failures so that when I win in the end, (and I will win) I can look back at the journey that I took to reach my goal.

My goal will to be to lose thirty to forty pounds by the end of the summer and to become more active. I recently got into a gym craze where I tried to go every day, but I fell out of that routine. I hope to start that back up again. I have also started to go to yoga weekly which I really enjoy, and that is something that I want to become a routine this summer. I will try to update and talk about my achievements every two weeks.

So here's to a healthier and happier lifestyle and here's to conquering my goals for the present and the future. :) Wish me luck.