Dahlias

Have you ever found really great shopping in an extremely unlikely spot?  I did, right here in Vancouver, at one of our most hilarious “malls”.  Complete with its own parody Twitter account, it’s also the closest shopping centre to us, so I often find myself there to run errands.  Such was the case last month when I was picking up a missed package at Canada Post.  As I was leaving, I happened to notice a new clothing store with some eye-catching fabrics and styles on display.  I wandered into the place and couldn’t believe it!  Right there in Kingsgate Mall, was a really cute boutique with lots of beautiful trendy things for amazingly reasonable prices.  Obviously not prepared to shop, I went on my way, until I found myself back there a few weeks go.  I was there to fill my new inhaler prescription (isn’t asthma sexy?!) and the pharmacy told me it’d be about 15 minutes.  AHA!  The perfect amount of shopping time without doing too much damage to my bank account.  I wandered over to the store and left with two new dresses, including this pretty summer dress.  They even give you a STAMP CARD and if you buy 10 pieces, they give you one for free.  I don’t know how that works business model-wise, but it certainly is an adorable way to build customer loyalty.  Lolli Pretty in Kingsgate Mall really is a hidden gem, if you’re in the neighbourhood, I highly suggest you check it out!

Dahlias don’t have much to do with this post other than the fact that I love them dearly and they’re in season right now.  Plus, Alex had bought them for her photos and they happened to match my new frock perfectly, don’t you think?!  Hope you guys are having a great week!

Photos by To Vogue Or Bust