at sunset

I love that magical time of day, when evening is just on the brink of taking over and sun is beginning to descend. This is quickly becoming my favourite time to take photos. The lighting is perfect, and there's a certain calm during that hour or so of perfect sunlight. I've noticed that this time is coming a bit earlier now than during the height of summer, as the days begin to shorten for the coming of fall. It's going to become harder and harder soon to catch this perfect light once the clocks change over, and leaving work at 5:30 means the sun is completely gone. I'm not looking forward to the increase in night, so I'm going to saver these last magical rays while I can.

 Bow Hair band from Accessorize

Aldo flats

Modcloth dress

Necklace from Forever 21

Have a wonderful weekend! <3 Lo

la quaintrelle giveaway winner!

Happy Wednesday! Things have been busy busy for me since September started, so I'm attempting to adjust from the laziness of summer to the productivity and craziness of the fall. But for today, I wanted to share the winner of the $25 credit to La Quaintrelle!

Congrats als5565! Please contact Meghan at info@laquaintrelle.ca and she will get you all set up!

And for the rest of you who entered, thanks so much for taking part! Don't worry, there will be other chances soon to win some other fun goodies ;)

xoxo Lo

in the blue volume of your sweetness

Happy Labour Day! This weekend has been full of a bit of relaxing, reading, and spending time with friends. Rob and I went to a wedding on Saturday in a beautiful town called Collingwood on Georgian Bay, which is a part of Lake Huron. I remember visiting family friends there as a child, but didn't remember how beautiful it was down near the harbour. In between the ceremony and the reception, we wandered into the downtown and strolled the streets, stopping at a little candy store for some ice cream and candy sticks and then popping into an antique shop. Being a small town girl living in a city now, I need an infusion of small town life every once in awhile. While I love living in Toronto, there is a part of me that still craves a quieter, simpler life. Maybe someday I will get to live that out. :)

Vintage dress

Modcloth wedges

Necklace from Forever 21

Vintage belt

Enjoy this last long weekend of the summer!

<3 Lo

lingering summer

It seems that summer is not quite ready to make an exit. I always tend to love the end of August/early September. The evenings are cooler and the afternoons still hold warm temperatures and sunshine. This means I can still get away with a few more summery styles before autumn really rolls in. While I'm more of a summer girl myself, I love having a change of seasons because change always means there are new things to look forward too.

I have a feeling that this fall is going to be full of lots of nice changes and opportunities. Things get really busy at work, which I enjoy, and I think it's going to be particularly fun to watch my little niece grow over the coming months. I'm choosing to enter this fall season accepting change and renewal, both in life and in my wardrobe. Do the change of seasons make you excited for a new beginning?

Vintage wedges

Thrifted denim top

Thrifted checkered skort

Thrifted boater hat

The week is halfway done, and we have a long weekend coming up here, so I'm looking forward to a nice rest before kicking off a more busy time in work and life. Have a happy Wednesday!

<3 Lo

giveaway: $25 to la quaintrelle!

Yay! Another giveaway! This time you have a chance to win a $25 gift card to be redeemed on the La Quaintrelle website! This shop has some really adorable dresses (along with some accessories and shoes) and here are my three favourites:

 In order to enter you must:

Visit the La Quaintrelle website and comment with YOUR favourite item! It's that easy!

For extra entries (please leave separate comments for each):

1. Like on Facebook

2. Follow on Twitter

Open internationally. Contest closes on September 1st and winner will be announced the following week! Good luck!

just popping in...

...for a quick Friday hello! It's been a tiring week going back to work after vacation, and so I don't have much to say. Just wanted to leave you with a little outfit post (where I look shockingly pale).  :)

Vintage Dress and belt

Modcloth heels

Bracelet from Mikao

xoxo Lo

august sponsors

Check out August's new sponsors (and don't forget all the "old" lovelies too)!

1. Lauren of Old Red Boots. A newish gal to blogging, she documents her trips to the farmers market, her adorable, adventurous, and ever-changing style, and her veracious love for cats. I can honestly say that her blog is a joy to read and her style makes me envious!

2. La Quaintrelle. I have been a long-time fan of this little online shop which is based out of Nova Scotia Canada (you can catch an earlier feature here). With gorgous vintage-inspired dresses, accessories, and shoes, this little shop is one to watch!

3. The Vintage Set. This online vintage shop in the UK is certainly eager to get their name out there, and I have had an amazing experience working with them! With their hand-picked, on-trend vintage items, you really can't go wrong!

xoxo Lo