ALL MINE!! Rachel Comey Mars Boots

In honour of my quarter century birthday which is coming up in less than a week, I decided that now was probably a better time than any to splurge on a birthday present for myself. I mean, I'm only turning 25 once, right? (Oh, justifications).

Anyway, I've wanted these Rachel Comey Mars Boots for ages but the price was kind of a deterrent ($425 CAN at Gravity Pope). Plus they sold out so fast last season there was no hope of finding them anywhere in my size. Thankfully they were re-released again this year and I quickly snapped up a pair in the gorgeous "Whiskey" colour.

I. AM. SO. EXCITED. I can't wait to wear these with everything!

Snakeskin / Sunset / Stanley Park

Things have gotten a little crazy at work since we have a big trial coming up so unfortunately my blogging activities have fallen a bit to the wayside. Thankfully there has still been some time for breaks, such as enjoying outdoor movies in Stanley Park at the Fresh Air Cinema. It's like a drive-in movie but with blankets and camping chairs instead of the cars!

P.S. I love English Bay and Stanley Park at sunset... gorgeous, no?

 

Blouse: Primark / Jeans: J Brand (here) / Shoes: Aldo / Necklace: H&M

Europe Part 3: Roman Holiday

Finally, the last installment of my European vacation... the amazing city of Rome! Since we didn't have much time on this trip, we were unable to travel throughout Italy (which is next on the agenda, trust me). However, a visit to the capital was enough to whet my appetite and leave me wanting more. It's almost hard to fathom just how old this city is and what a rich history it has.

One of my favourite things to do was just take in all the breathtaking architecture. This skylight at the Pantheon, for example, provided the perfect spotlight for completely natural-lit photo ops.

Then, of course, there was Trevi Fountain and the Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele II, among so many other gorgeous buildings and statues. 

Obviously, a trip to Rome wouldn't have been complete without a visit to the Colosseum and the Roman Ruins...

... which, by the way, looked pretty cool at night. See?

We also checked out the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel (unfortunately no pictures as they're not allowed).

Like Paris, Rome has tons of outdoor cafes where we indulged in delicious food and bevvies while soaking in the atmosphere. Total bliss!

 
And that's it! It's hard to believe it's almost been a month since I got back. I'm already dreaming about my next vacation...

(In case you missed them, don't forget to check out my other posts featuring London and Paris).