Alicia

The Details //

Head Scarf, Club Monaco
Chunky Knit Sweater by Loft 82, Oak and Fort
Aviators, Ray Ban
Riding Pants by Dex, Plum
Stud Detail Booties, Zara
Military Style Tote Bag, xoBella

Details //

You read the above statement correctly.  That plaid cape-scarf-thingy was an impulse buy at Wal Mart of all places.   I honestly never even shop there!  It was supposed to be a quick, specific trip that turned into the purchase of clothing, which is just so often the case in my life.  You shouldn’t even be surprised right now.  This whole look was my very best attempt at “cabin-chic” (is that a thing?) for our trip to Bowen Island last weekend.  It was actually really nice to escape the city for a bit and breathe in some fresh air.  A few days of slow-paced island life was just what the doctor ordered.

This week has been a complete whirlwind of good news and exciting opportunities.  Lots of awesome to share with you guys very soon!  In the meantime, here is a song that has been stuck on repeat – it brings a smile to my face every time.  Happy weekend-ing!

Outfit Details //

Lilac Rose Denim, Mavi

Printed Tee, Aritzia

Black Draped Jacket, Oxmo

Booties + Bag, Urban Outfitters

Wrap Bracelet, Alden Rae c/o

Necklace, Jessica DeCarlo Jewelry

Watch, Marc by Marc Jacobs

I’ve come to the completely irrational and predictable conclusion that I need a total closet overhaul.  Thankfully, this hankering for something new is nothing that a quick trip to Mavi couldn’t resolve. I found myself a brand new pair of rose printed denim, in the most beautiful shade of lilac.  Like a little piece of early spring, sure to tide me over until my next urge to hit the shops!

Skirt from Anthropologie (old) // H&M Trench Coat // Seychelles Leopard Print Pumps // Love Coco White LoveKnot Earrings // Nella Bella Clutch

I adore that BC has added a stat holiday in February, so that we can all enjoy a long weekend in the winter.  Adam and I are headed to a friend’s cabin to spend the next few days relaxing.  Some board games, a bit of wine, home cooked meals, and lots of fun.  TGIF indeed!

Love Sweater from TopShop // Purple Coat from Winners // Black Trousers from Anthropologie Leopard Print Tote from The Gap // Dolce Vita ‘Joust’ Booties

This outfit is soooo 2008 Alicia and I’m very okay with it.  Takes me on a little time travel back to my early 20’s *shivers at the thought of how long ago that was now* when I did fun things like wear giant purple coats and go out partying.  It’s funny how in only a few years, the idea of a night out has vastly changed from pre-drinks and clubbing, to dinner and a lounge.  All we need now is the evolution into dinner parties and winos and we’re totally set.

I’ve been a little behind this week and for that, I do not apologize.  I will instead pass the blame (for absolutely no good reason) onto the fact that I injured myself on Saturday.  The tale, goes like this:  I was doing warm up with one of my jazz classes and at the end of our stretching, we all work on our splits.  The girls get gold stars for achieving their splits and so we work each week on building their flexibility.   Joining in the fun, I slid into my left splits to “oohs and ahhs” from students about how great I was at them.  “I know, right?” I boasted back, when suddenly SNAP!  Something in the back of my left thigh made the most chill-inducing snapping sound and feel as I carefully tried to move my legs back together in the most nonchalant way possible.  I continued our stretches as normal, both as a way to pretend like nothing really happened, and out of fear that I may not be able to stand up.  I was able to get up though and things seemed okay though and I did my best to remain calm for the rest of my day teaching.  Once I left dance, however, I gave my friend Rob a call (okay, I called my mom and then I called Rob) because he’s a physio.  He absolutely came to my rescue and gave me an emergency physiotherapy appointment.  As far as we can tell, things seem relatively okay and it’s most likely my hamstring muscle fibres that snapped (TMI?  Sorry about that) so I’ve been hobbling through life, icing my leg and punished to 2 whole weeks without exercise.  Oh, the joys of a hamstring injury.  No heels for me for a while.  Tried to wear them yesterday and it was a major no-go.  Sounds like it’s time for a “how to rock flats for a week” kind of post 😉