Red Monday

As much as I enjoy every day of summer, there's just something about

the end of the season that puts it ahead of the rest. It's this time of year

that's the best for swimming, for the water has warmed and the days are

hot. It's this time of year that nature around us is lush and blossoming.

It's this time of year that we begin to eat our fresh vegetables and fruits.

And in regards to fashion, it's this time of year that the transition from

bright colours and pastels to warm shades and neutrals happens. I'm not

for pinks and purples, instead I opt for reds, navy, and browns, which

is the time to shine for these colours! And all that is what comes to  

mind when wearing this scrumptious red maxi skirt. I've been wanting

to expand my longer skirt collection, but sometimes (if not most times)

thrifting can be a test of patience. So imagine being on the hunt for a

red maxi skirt? Darn near impossible I tell you! But finding gems

like this is what makes thrifting worthwhile; a skirt made in Canada

from natural fabrics scored for only five dollars? Sounds about right to

me! It's been a two year hunt for something daisy or sunflower print.

Again, I have so much patience, would you like to have some?

Another thing this skirt comes in handy for: protecting my lower

half from bugs, for there are so many here! I mean, so many. 

Outfit:

Thrifted/DIY // Shirt

Thrifted // Skirt

Craft Store/DIY // Ladybug Studs

Aldo // Flats

Lots of Dots

Happy Saturday! It's hard to believe that I haven't yet used my town's

lighthouse as a backdrop for my photos. This large beacon of hope is

so quintessentially summer, don't you think? This lighthouse is also quite

important being the site of Canada's very first lighthouse (now in ruins

beside the standing one). On the way to the lighthouse there's a path,

now overgrown and wild, that leads to the old lighthouse keeper's house.

When I was younger and used to spend my summers in this town my

friends and I would explore such places. I can't imagine having done that

in the city - where squatters and druggies might frequent - but in a sleepy

town that's what constituted as adventure. I attempted twice now to

"adventure" with my younger brother about the town (yeah, I'm a total

kid at heart), there are no more paths though; they have disappeared due

to lack of use. Is it not a rite of passage for your foot to go through the

floorboard of an abandoned house? My answer is yes, but I'm afraid

not everyone shares this sentiment. And since that inner child of mine is

so strong I shall channel her through fun prints, such as double polka dots!

Outfit:

Reitman's // Dress

Magnolia // Necklace

Thrifted // Belt

The Red Barn // Bracelet 

Thrifted // Flats 

There's snow white and then there's summer white.

Summer, let's take it slow. Only two weeks left and I've got so much to

do before the weather cools down. Since I have yet to catch up on my

blog posts (but I'm still picture-happy) these pictures are from the week-

end.  The family and I made the drive out to Margaree once again, this

time for the Highland Games. We watched some good ol' caber tossing,

families fought to be the champions of tug of war, and our ears enjoyed

the playing of the bagpipes. There are strong Scottish ties here on Cape

Breton and my family coming from Scotland (on my mom's side way back

in the 1700's) it's nice to experience some of that heritage.  It's a shame it

didn't cross my mind to wear one of my tartan skirts - I would have fit right

in! Instead I opted for an all-white ensemble, something that I love doing.

And although I'm usually not one for showing any part of my stomach,

which seems to be trending this season, I thought hey, I'm only young

once! I can't really see myself trying this at 40 and I'm always one for

trying everything. I mean, don't knock it till you try it! 

Outfit:

Thrifted // Shirt

Thrifted // Skirt

Thrifted // Satchel

Thrifted // Sandals

Thrifted // Floral Cuff

Garage Sale // Gold Cuff