I’m hanging onto those last summer memories, including the amazing Squamish Valley Music Festival experience with To Vogue Or Bust. My very first time at this fest (which also happened to be DAYS before the wedding, hence why it has taken me so long to post), it was all thanks to my friends at Gentle Fawn for the opportunity. Speaking of which, it’s your LAST CHANCE to use the exclusive Alicia Fashionista x Gentle Fawn promo code! Details below…
Everything to do with this darn wedding has felt absolutely out-of-body surreal. I spent so many years watching stranger’s wedding videos (I hope that isn’t as creepy as it sounds) that it barely feels real that we’re actually viewing our OWN wedding. When the heck did that all happen?!
Be sure to click through to see our amazing highlight video by the talented Rachel of The Heart Behind It. Trust me, you don’t want to miss it!
Words cannot describe my excitement for my absolute favourite season! The fact that we’re already able to talk pre-fall fashion makes my heart flutter. All I want to do right now is shop. Any spare time I have, I actually lock myself in the apartment and force myself to clean/tidy because otherwise I will jump in that car and head straight to the nearest clothing store. Can’t wait to carefully put together an autumn shopping list and gradually knock pieces off. Let the fall closet planning begin!
As seen on The Everygirl, photography by Christie Graham
FASHION NEWS ALERT: The 70’s trend isn’t going anywhere! That’s right folks. Fall 2015 is going to pay homage to the glorious decade with suede mini skirts, a ton of floppy hats, vintage patterns, and fiercely tall boots. Now, that’s my kind of autumn attire! To Vogue Or Bust are still hanging on to the last little bit of summer here, with some 1970’s inspired outfits that can easily be pre-fall by switching out footwear with ankle boots and adding a jacket.
As seen on The Glitter Guide!
The idea of hosting a brunch (or lunch, or dinner) can be a bit much. In the day and age of Pinterest, I kind of feel like I can’t have people over unless I’ve made an ombre cake, spent hundreds of dollars on floral crowns, and had a professional calligrapher write everyone’s names on place cards. This is why Alexandra from To Vogue Or Bust and I decided to pull together a brunch on her patio that didn’t break the bank or cause an exorbitant amount of stress. We had to see if it could be done!
Photographed by the talented Britney Gill and Makeup by Katie Elwood (who also joined us in the photos because she’s awesome like that). Read on to find out how we pulled it off!
Like a true fashionista, I basically used the wedding as an excuse to buy every dress possible. This gorgeous little Cinderella number, being one of them. It is, in fact, a “prom dress” from ASOS that I purchased months ago, with the intention of saving it for my bridal shower. I thought the silhouette and detailing were beautiful and I loved the princess vibe , as my wedding dress was a very different style. Purchasing online is always a bit tricky, but I’m happy to report that it fits true to size and with my larger bust measurement, I didn’t even have to wear/probably couldn’t fit a bra underneath. Be sure to SHOP THE LOOK using the links above for the gorgeous Fall versions of this frock!
Don’t fall over in shock, but here I am wearing yet another LWD! The hottest dress colour this year (in my world, anyway) I just couldn’t say no to this little white dress from Gentle Fawn. It’s one (or anything else on their site for that matter) that you can get for 15% OFF using code ‘AliciaxGF’ at checkout!
It’s insane to admit, but I’m still feeling the effects of wedding chaos in everyday life. I’m constantly tired and am now fighting this annoying sore throat. I have a suspicion it all has to do with a lack of nutrients due to the fact that I never did revisit the doctor after finding out I’m anemic. Been thinking about possibly trying out a naturopath and finally putting effort into fixing my stomach issues. Which is an extensive list of life long problems that are probably only heightened by my lack of iron (I’ve been a vegetarian for almost ever). A real joy and a delight, I tell ya! Have you ever seen a naturopathic doctor? Any words of wisdom?
The one piece of advice I heard on repeat from past brides, was to hire a Day-Of Coordinator. I think many of us go into wedding planning with an independent and ambitious spirit, but truthfully, you can’t do it all. I know it can be really tough to stick to your vision and know where to allocate your limited funds, but it’s physically impossible for you to assume any other role on your wedding day other than bride or groom (or mother of the bride, or wedding guest, or anyone else that you try to give this responsibility to). Sure, hiring a Day-Of can sound like an added cost, but I’m here to tell you with as much emphasis as possible that it’s worth EVERY penny. You can’t put a price tag on your sanity. You NEED a Day-Of Wedding Coordinator.