Red Brick Background

Decided to take some quick photos of today's outfit at the elementary school across the street. There's just something about the red brick and bright yellow picnic tables that makes me so nostalgic about my childhood (though I don't think we had either at my elementary school!)

I also finally got my hair cut after about 4 months. I know you're supposed to get a trim every 6 weeks but I'm so bad about getting it done! However, I will admit that my hair does feel much softer and healthy now that all the split ends are gone.

 Blouse: Wilfred / Tank: TNA / Pants: 7 For All Mankind / Shoes: Lindsay Phillips

Necklace: House of Harlow / Bracelets: Kenneth Jay Lane & gift from friend

Summer Solstice

I decided to celebrate the first day of summer by going to the beach today! There was perfect weather (hot but not too hot) and it was so nice to relax under the sun. I'm lucky to live such a short walk away from this:

What else have been up to lately? Well, in addition to preparing for my impending trip to Europe (in less than 2 weeks!), much of the past month has been occupied by Canucks games and spending time at some favourite food & drink spots around Vancouver.

Catching a game at The Commodore

A whole potato spiraled on a skewer dipped in your choice of topping = heaven on a stick at Night Market in Richmond

 

I've been obsessed with the white wine sangria at Steamworks

 Japanese tapas at Hapa Izakaya

Patio drinks at The Mill in Coal Harbour

My first time at La Casa Gelato, where there are over 200 different flavours of gelato - including Curry Peanut Butter, Balsamic Vinegar, and Garlic!

Sunday afternoon tea at The T Room

I'm obsessed with Cream of Earl Grey Tea (this tin's from Davids Tea)

Reflections

Does anyone recognize this kimono from my Zara wishlist post made back in March? Well, as you can see, I did manage to get my hands on it! It only comes in one size (medium), so it's a little baggy but I suppose it's okay for the whole "loose and flowy" look that I love so much anyway.

Thankfully, I had also recently rediscovered these white jeans that my aunt gave me a while ago. When I first got them I scoffed at their impracticality, but they were totally necessary for me to blatantly rip off Zara's lookbook.

 Kimono Wrap: Zara / Tank: Smart Set / Jeans: Falmer

Heels: Ralph Lauren / Wristlet: Coach

In other news, I woke up this morning reeling from last night's events. For those of you who aren't in Vancouver and don't know what happened, essentially a bunch of hooligans took to the streets after the Canucks' Game 7 Stanley Cup Final loss, wreaking havoc throughout downtown. They set cars on fire, smashed windows and looted stores... (there are some devastating photos online if you Google them). I can't believe people would do this to their own city. This wasn't the Vancouver I know and love. Thanks so much to everyone who has shown their support for our hockey team and our city by helping with clean-up efforts this morning. ♥