Abercrombie Dress, Manolo Blahnik Sandals, Chanel Handbag
I had this post all written up on the Labor Day long weekend with full intentions to post the holiday Monday. Here we are two weeks later and I’m finally posting, and that in a nutshell is how the past two weeks have felt. An utter blur and whirlwind of time passing. September is always filled to the brim, with school starting up, hockey evaluations going full tilt and a slew of volunteering. Taking a deep breath and gearing up for another week jam packed full of activities and errands, and grateful always for this beautiful September weather we’ve been having.
Pre-kids dresses were my jam. I would wear them dressed up or down, there was never an occasion where a dress wasn’t considered as an option. But postpartum hit hard and I struggled with wearing anything other sweats and an oversized tee. (Side note, I had a pair of thin sweats, that were awful. Slumpy, unflattering, and completely see-thru when I bent over, and despite that, I wore them constantly, including out of the house. The fact my family didn’t intervene tells me they knew I was barely swimming above water.) I have come to realize these days, while dresses are not considered as an option for any occasion, I have absolutely eased back into them again as the kids get older. This one is such a winner with crisp cotton fabric, puff sleeve detail, and a loose fit, I have worn it everywhere from country concert to morning brunch. It would look equally as fabulous with sneakers and a blazer thrown over the shoulders, and for that, I love it even more.
Photos by Kiera Schussler
Abercrombie Tank, AGOLDE Shorts, Zara Blazer, Steve Madden Sandals, Louis Vuitton Handbag
The countdown for school has officially started, and this week is filled with errands, haircuts, organizing and first-day outfit planning. I can’t believe it’s days away, and I have to say, I don’t feel quite ready yet. Both kids will be in school full days, leaving me, for the first time in almost a decade, with more than a couple of hours of kid-free time a day. It’s the end of an era in regards to me staying at home with the kids, and I’m feeling all of the feels. All of them.
I have been absolutely living in a combination of this ensemble both this summer and last. More casually I swap out the slides for EVA Birkenstocks, and discard the blazer. For something a touch more elevated I swap for a heeled sandal, a bright lip and added layers of jewellery. I love that it can be considered a transitional outfit that can still be worn into September. Once the mornings start to cool down, it’s an easy exchange from shorts to jeans or trousers. And let’s be honest, it’s the perfect morning Mom drop-off outfit due to it’s easy outfit formula, one that guarantees an incredibly put together look.
Photos by Kiera Schussler
Abercrombie Dress, Prada Sandals, YSL Handbag
One week left until the first day of school, and while I tend to overstate how quickly times passes, I wholeheartedly am not ready for summer break to end. We’re away this week, enjoying some time together, lazy mornings, daily swims, easy summer reads. It’s the ideal getaway before the chaos of school and hockey begin. If Fall wasn’t my favourite, this would easily be my least loved time of year, but I can’t wait for the cooler temps, the changing of the leaves, the fresh start that Autumn brings with it.
This may very well be the last summer that empire waist, puffy sleeve, midi dresses are “in”, but I will be wearing this dress past it’s pre-determined expiry date. I love the soft print, I love the muted colours, and I love that I can eat to my hearts content without having to undo any buttons post meal. As we approach fall, I look forward to styling and wearing this dress in a cooler weather way. I envision throwing on an oversized blazer and pairing with a great pair of sneakers for an easy transitional ensemble. I’ll be sure to share all of the details when I do!
Photos by Kiera Schussler
H&M Shirt, H&M Shorts, Abercrombie Bodysuit, Birkenstock EVA Sandals, Louis Vuitton Handbag
It’s no secret that my love for a matching set runs deep. Everything from a sweatsuit set to a skirt and sweater set, over the years I have never passed on an opportunity to have a matching moment. Last year when easy sets for summer started popping up, I jumped on board the trend. A waffled white cotton set, this crisp blue stripe set, and this year a black linen set to round them out. I love that I can wear the pieces together, with the shirt buttoned up and tucked, or top unbuttoned with a tank or tee underneath. I’ve worn the top as a bathing suit cover, over top my favourite athletic dress, and paired with shorts and a tank. The versatility of a matching set is unparalleled, and every time I see a new one pop up I have to gather all my restraint to not purchase. If you haven’t dabbled in a matching set, consider this your sign.
Photos by Kiera Schussler
Aritzia Shirt, AGOLDE Shorts, Chanel Flats
I absolutely cannot believe that it’s nearing the end of July, and summer here is almost officially halfway over. Quite literally, I don’t know where the time has gone, and I simultaneously want the summer to last an extra month, and don’t know how I’m going to make it through all the bickering that takes place on the daily. I try to establish a schedule that’s equal parts relaxation and activity, down time and social time, and most of all, keeping that back-to-school noise muted (how has it crept into July?!) until the end of August.
At the start of summer I cleaned house on all of my old tanks and shorts. It had been since before kids that I had acquired the vast majority. I donated, and posted on Poshmark, literally every single pair of shorts and all the tanks I owned. I reinvested in some denim shorts that I absolutely love and have lived in this summer, and updated my tanks, which have been heavy hitters these past few months. I love having a rotation of classic, on trend staples. It makes getting ready in the mornings so seamless, and even if I’m feeling like a dumpster fire inside, outwardly I look put together. These AGOLDE Parker shorts have a longer inseam, which means I don’t worry about bending over in public anymore. I would highly, highly recommend.
Photos by Kiera Schussler
