insta moments

I haven't forgotten about you. In fact, I think about you often. But sometimes life just needs to be lived, and sometimes hobbies replace other hobbies. I still want to continue posting, but I've come to accept that it's ok if I have a little hiatus sometimes. You still like me anyway :)

In case you've been wondering, here's a bit of what I've been up to! Follow me on Instagram @deliciouslyyours

1. Perfecting a recipe for easy gluten-free scones (I've done it!)

2. Practising the bouffant hairstyle

3. Re-discovering my childhood Babysitters Club book collection (yes, that is a "Complete Guide To")

4. Getting my boyfriend to do my dishes (you're the best babe!)

5. Going rollerskating!

6. Hanging out with the cutest gal I know, my niece Penny.

7. Going to sewing classes

8. Reminiscing about my regrettable high school hair choices.

9. Watching my favourite movie of all time, Sister Act 2!

I have a few posts planned for very soon! So thank you for sticking with me in my absence!

xoxo Lo

a small space

Since winter in Toronto makes me a hermit and makes me have almost zero fashion inspiration (the only goal is to stay warm!), I thought I would share a little indoor post with a few peeks into my bedroom. My room is a bit of a safe haven for me, and I always feel relaxed and comfortable there. It's fairly small, so I've selected special things to have around me that make me happy and relaxed and nostalgic.

Decorating a small spaces can be tricky, but I really think that all that is needed is a bit of minimalism (but not too much. I like a little fun clutter), and to include items or pieces that make you happy. Some times the cold, dark, dryness of winter gets to me, but being in my room always refreshes and brightens me up!

xoxo Lo

ruby soho lipstick giveaway winner

I'm happy to announce that the winner of the Ruby Soho lipstick is Stacey! Thanks to everyone who entered! Stacey, I'll send you an email to arrange shipment.

giveaway: ruby soho lipstick in support of Kisses 4 CANFAR

It's been awhile since I've done a giveaway, and I especially excited about this one, because not only can you win a tube of lipstick, but you can also show your support for a good cause! I've mentioned on my blog (and on my "about me" page) that I work at a charity called the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR). Not only do I love what I do, I am also really passionate about the cause. Did you know that women aged 15-24 are the most vulnerable to HIV infection, with rates twice as high as in young men?

Well this year at CANFAR, we have a really fun new awareness campaign called Kisses 4 CANFAR that runs from Feb. 1 - 15th. We're only a few days into the campaign and have already raised almost $7,000! People can get involved by wearing red lipstick, sporting our kiss pins, or slapping on one of our kiss tattoos. There are also opportunities to start an individual or team fundraiser, and raise money to help us kiss HIV and AIDS goodbye!

Now, you, my lovely blog reader, have the opportunity to win a tube of Ruby Soho lipstick from our lipstick sponsor, M by Maddie! This lipstick is valued at $28 and is biodegradable, vegan, and cruelty-free. So I'm giving away one tube of lipstick in exchange for a little support for our campaign!

To enter:

1. Simply "Like" the Kisses 4 CANFAR Facebook page and leave a comment below!

2. For an extra entry, follow CANFAR on Twitter and leave a comment below.

The giveaway will close next Wednesday, Feb, 13th, and is open to North American readers only.  

Thanks for all the support! Looking forward to picking the winner!

xo Lo

P.S. If you are interested, you can check out my fundraiser page and make a donation!

sunday best

Sunday is my favourite day of the week. I usually try and get all of my chores and errands done on Saturday, so that I can just relax and have time with friends on Sunday. The last year or so of Sundays have been a bit of a transition for me. With Rob working shifts at the record store, he usually has his days off during the week. The first year of our relationship, when he had a different job, we had every Sunday together, but that hasn't been the case for quite some time now. BUT recently Rob has decided to take Sunday's off again, so that we get to have a regular day together every week. We have also recently started going to a new church. This is a very big change for us, but something that we have been very excited to take on together. We have been meeting lots of really great people and enjoying the new change of pace (the service that we attend is at 5:00 pm!). I'm really excited to see what this new Sunday routine has to bring for this year!

Vintage dress

Thrifted wool cardigan

Aldo ballet flats

Heart necklace from Forever 21

In case you didn't notice, I have no bangs in these pictures! I've been trying to figure out what to do with my bangs, and have decided (I think) on growing them out a bit. I've been so use to having them though, that they have begun to feel a bit like a security blanket to me. So now I have to get use to flaunting my forehead  Hello forehead! 

It's good to be back with a little outfit post! 

xoxo Lo

blogging manifesto

So as you may have noticed, I've been on kind of a blog hiatus...and a bit of an unplanned one at that. I started to feel guilty for having lost motivation and inspiration for my blog, and at times got pretty stressed about not keeping up with it.

But then I realized that this is MY blog - not anyone elses - and I can have fluctuations and ups and downs if I want to. Rob always reminds me that its about quality and NOT quantity, but I find myself worrying about losing all the followers that I worked so hard to gain, or being a crappy blogger, and many such other self-depricating and insecure thoughts. It then occured to me that blogging is what I make of it, and that you lovely people follow my blog for a variety of reasons, but mostly because (for whatever reason) you have found something in this blog that you enjoy. I also do not want to underestimate my readers, and assume that you are fickle and would stop liking me if I stopped blogging for a bit.

And so I want to stay true to giving you all content that is about quality and NOT quantity (this is something I am working to be confident about myself) I think this means that my blog is going to change a bit, and I'm going to challenge myself to move away from doing mostly outfit posts, and am going to try and add in more lifestyle posts. There is so much more to me that I want to share with you all :)

So THANK YOU for sticking with me (even when I take a break for a bit, which, let's face it, is what everyone needs sometimes)! I'm looking forward to this year ahead and to what life - and this blog - has to bring me :)

<3 Lo

three things: christmas

I love Christmas. Seriously love it. It's my favourite holiday and favourite time of year. As soon as the 1st of December hits, I'm ready to get in the Christmas spirit! Last Christmas was a bit of an adjustment, having to organize different schedules, and go from one family celebration to another. I'm determined to not have any stress this year, and to just enjoy the season that I love so much! There are countless things that I love about the days leading up to December 25th (and even beyond), but here are the three main reasons why I love Christmas:

1. Traditions. Growing up, my family had so many little Christmas traditions, whether it was getting out our homemade advent calendar, watching White Christmas, or eating my dad's sticky buns on Christmas morning. Now that I'm older, I'm building new Christmas traditions, ones including Rob and now my niece Penny. Some of the traditions I hold on to and still continue, but I look forward to the new ones I will form over the next few years.

2. The Spirit. There's definitely something special that happens around this time of year, especially when the snow begins to fall here in Ontario. Working in a charity, I certainly notice the increase in charitable donations, and people just generally seem to be NICER. When I'm sitting with my family, enjoying Christmas goodies, looking at the twinkling lights on the tree, and wearing a cozy winter sweater, I get this little warm feeling in my stomach...a feeling of love and contentment. I also reflect on what Christmas really means to me; the story of Jesus' birth and how that amazing story effects my life today.

3. Music! I LOVE Christmas music (not all, but most!). Nothing gets me into a Christmas mood more than some wonderful music of the season. I love that there are carols that are timeless, and still enjoyed by people today, hundreds of years later.

I know I'm spouting annoying Christmas cheer already, but I hope that you feel love this holiday season. For some people, Christmas can be a tough time for a variety of reasons (myself included. While I love this season, there are people that I really miss during this time of year), so I hope that we can all do our best to make everyone feel welcomed and loved (and obviously this should be something that we pursue all year round!).

20 days until Christmas!!!

<3 Lo

my so-called life

I decided to do some indoor outfit shots, featuring the record store where Rob works, Sonic Boom. It's such a cool space, with hundreds of records and CDs, and I incidentally end up spending quite a bit of time there.

When I put this outfit on, complete with my winter boots, Rob said I looked very "My So-Called Life", aka mid-90s. And you know what? I didn't mind at all :)

Vintage dress

Rings from Aldo

Thesis and That Top from Modcloth

Have a happy Tuesday!

<3 Lo

fall back

So I've been adjusting to this autumn time change, and clearly my blog has suffered a bit. Usually Rob and I will try and do photos on evenings when we are both available, but now it's dark by the time I leave work at 5:30, and Rob tends to work most weekend...that and the fact that this month is a bit insane for me! So please bare with me as I re-adjust to day-light savings.

I really enjoy fall before it gets too cold, but I must say I dislike how short the days get. I think that's one of the reasons why I love summer so much (that and the heat!). I get a bit disoriented, thinking it's 9pm when really it's only 6pm. Does anyone else struggle with the time change adjustment?!

Thrifted top

Living the Dream skirt from Modcloth

H&M cardigan

Vintage wedges

MAC Diva lipstick

I hope to shove in as many outfit photos during the weekends as possible, so as to avoid complete silence on here. I love sharing a bit of my life with you, and want to try and keep consistent!

Have a great Monday!
<3 Lo

mikao giveaway winner!

I'm pleased to announce that the winner of the attic key bracelet from Mikao is Ani! Please send me an email at deliciouslyyourslo@gmail.com with your address information! Congrats Ani!

two hundred

Well, this is officially my 200th blog post! It's funny to think that I've written about 200 different topics, issues, thoughts, dreams, and adventures...and that you've read each of those. Thank you for reading and for being interested in my little life. It's been so fun to see this blog change and grow. I looked back at what my first blog post was, and thought I would share that with you:

"I think I've always felt a certain pressure that if I had a blog it needed to have a particular topic and be really flashy and interesting. I think these two things have always deterred me from actually ever starting one. I've been thinking of starting a blog for quite awhile now, and suddenly decided today, amongst fits of boredum, that I NEEDED to start a blog. So, putting aside my fears of not measuring up in the blog world, I have started this humble (and I hope not too uninteresting) blog. I hope to just use this as a venue for posting my thoughts, musings, and anything else I find interesting or inspiring. And I'm sorry in advance for the excessive amounts of vintage clothing, shoes, and accessories that are sure to appear on here."

I never could have imagined the direction that this blog would take, and it's certainly been an adventure. I hope that you'll stick with me to see where life - and this blog - will take me.

Lots of love, Lo

insta moments

In honour of this rainy week, which is making it impossible to do outfit photos, I give you another insta moments post! Here's a bit of what's been going on in my life behind-the-scenes! You can get real-time updates too by following me on instagram under DeliciouslyYours.

1. My Grandma's surprise 90th birthday party. 2. Apple picking adventures with friends. 3. A favourite record. 4. A favourite chapter from Mindy Kaling's book. 5. A gluten-free cupcake in honour of my work's 25th anniversary. 6. Uncle Rob and little Penny. 7. A birthday danish. 8. My new record player. 9. Hanging out with my niece Penny.

Stay safe, and cozy, and dry during this wild week of weather! 

<3 Lo

the wind was our violin

Autumn walks in the evening are so refreshing. I want to try and get the most out of them before I have to be holed up inside for the winter. This was a simple work outfit, but I felt very fall-worthy in it because of the colour of the sweater. I love red, and tend to always wear red lipstick, yet I surprisingly don't really own any red clothing. This sweater is the only truly red piece that I own.

I think I'm going to have fun layering this short-sleeved sweater, and it just might inspire a few more autumn walks. :)

Vintage sweater

American Apparel pants

Aldo flats

Vintage bird pin

I hope you are having a good Wednesday. Tonight Rob and I get to babysit my niece Penny for the second time. We are both so excited, as it's nice to have some quality time with her. She's growing so much and learning new things everyday. It's really amazing to watch.

Do you have any fun plans for this evening?

xoxo Lo

connected

On Sunday, Rob and I went to a vintage clothing sale up the road from my house. The sale was in this beautiful space called the Wychwood Barns. One thing that I love about my city is the ability to re-invent old spaces, giving them new and innovative uses. Wychwood Barns was once a streetcar maintenance facility in 1913, but it is now a mixed-use building, with offices for local community organizations, artist spaces, a greenhouse, a farmer's market, and public green spaces. There is always some kind of event or show going on there, and it's a very lively community area. It's so nice to see everyone from the surrounding neighbourhoods enjoying and using the facility to it's fullest.

Dress from Dahlia

Owl necklace from Aldo

Jacob cardigan

Vintage wedges

I hope that you too can get out and enjoy your local community center or local events. I find it makes me feel just a little bit more connected to those around me in this huge city.

xoxo Lo

giveaway: attic key bracelet from Mikao

My lovely friend Michelle of the Etsy shop Mikao is giving you the chance to win this adorable handmade Attic Key bracelet!

I have a similar design from her that I wear fairly often. The bracelets are delicate and feminine with a nice antique vibe to them. And I can assure that they are made with SO much love and care!

It's simple to enter! Just visit the Mikao Etsy page and comment below with the item you would pair the bracelet with!

For extra entries:

1. Like Mikao on Facebook and comment below that you did so

2. Like Deliciously Yours on Facebook and comment below that you did so

Please leave a separate comment for EACH entry.

 Giveaway will end one week from today on Thursday October 15th! Good luck!

october baby

This past weekend was so great. Sunday was my 28th birthday, but celebrations started Saturday night when I went out for dinner with family. On Sunday, Rob really spoiled me with brunch, this incredible 1960's cape/jacket, a cute bird pin, and dinner and a movie. The last few years I haven't really made a big deal out of my birthday, but I must admit it is nice to feel a bit special at least one day of the year!

Vintage cape and purse

Rules of the Bowed Wedge in Teal from Modcloth

Beret from H&M

Skiff to my Lou dress from Modcloth

Vintage bird pin

<3 Lo

i saw you in the wild

This past weekend was Canadian Thanksgiving. I headed up north to Muskoka region with my brother-in-law, my sister, and my little niece (she's 2 months old now!). Rob had to work so he wasn't able to come, but we had a nice time anyway. We stayed at my mom's and just relaxed, ate lots of delicious food, and enjoyed the fall colours.

I had planned to do some outfit photos in the lovely forested area near my mom's place, but it turned out that most of the leaves around there had fallen on the ground already, and I conveniently forgot my camera in Toronto. I thought it was worth a shot anyway, so my mom used my sister's i-phone to take the photos. I think they turned out pretty decently despite all the obstacles :)

Costa Blanca cardigan

Dress from Dear Creatures

Wedges from Spring

Happy Wednesday!

<3 Lo