Styling...

My girlfriend Corrine of {MommyinDubai} asked me for some wedding guest styling advice.  She has a swanky wedding to attend next month in Austria and needed some help.  Corrine just gave birth to her second baby, a little boy named Nate less than a month ago!  So when I was selecting some looks I wanted to keep in mind that her body is still going thru some changes and she is still breastfeeding, so I wanted the dresses to move and be comfortable.  A wedding as we all know is a long day and with two kids on her side nothing is better than comfort.  All the dresses I picked are from {ASOS}, I chose this site cause I can pick all the dresses I want from Canadian stores but if she can't access them in Dubai this post is useless!  So if she loves one of them she can easily order and voila she is set to go!  Now with that said, these dresses would work for EVERYONE for a wedding guest not just a post baby body.

All the dresses I chose were long, fancy and summer weddings you can do long dresses.  Not to mention if running after her 3yr old Ruby in heels is tricky she can switch to a great flat embellished sandal and no one would be the wiser! lol

Pick #1 is this great side wrapped navy dress.  Gorgeous on her, she's a blonde.  Paired with some pastel accessories is a great way to jazz up a basic dress.





#2 is an amazing one shoulder dress.  The print is great and the vibe is very Mediterranean/middle eastern.  Hey, she lives in Dubai, embrace it!


#3 the red stunner.  Classy, understated yet bold.  This dress has lots of room to move and would be super comfortable.  Paired with all black jewels would make this out perfect.


#4.. some pop!  This colour is amazing!  With the embellished top it is very fancy.  Perfect for a posh wedding.  I would pair with a nude shoe because I don't want anything distracting from the top which is the main feature of course.


#5..  Black and white is EVERYWHERE.  There is a reason it never goes out of style.  This dress would hide anything she doesn't want out on display.  Additions of the blue POP add a little fun.  The knee high slit is sexy but not too sexy for a wedding.


Corrine,  I hope you get inspired by these choices.  Out of these five you would look amazing in ANY of them!  You will find something for this wedding and you will knock their socks off.  Nothing better than being the best dressed wedding guest!..lol

Also, Moms out there, go check out her blog, always fun, crafty and useful tips!!

Styling...

Summer Errands... 

Keeping with yesterday's theme of outfits that SCREAM summer, I saw a lovely lady wearing this outfit at the beach over the weekend and knew I had to share it will you all.  Lace shorts are in full force this year and pairing with a simple black tube top is a perfect balance.  Party on the bottom and business on top!..lol  Adding a great boho bag (FEED bags are for a great cause) and some t-strap sandals and you are set.

I love the simplicity of this look, fresh and comfy; perfect for all summer patios and errands!

Inspiration...

Ahhhh the long weekend is over.  Let us all let out a huge sigh.  Although my weekend was packed with moving stuff into the new cottage the sun was out and the hope for Summer fun times was in full force!

I want to be inspired by Reese's look above for the Summer to come.  Classic and preppy is the way to go!  A crisp button down and white shorts is a no fail go to look for EVERYONE.

So while this is a short week, we all drink our coffee and do our laundry, let's not forget, just four days and we can all hit patios again and relax!

Happy Monday!!!

Adore...

My sartorial jaw dropped last night when I saw Ms. Mindy Kaling at the FOX upfronts for her show, The Mindy Project.  What an AMAZING look!  I loved it!  The robins egg blue, with the green belt and the metallic shoes was simply perfection.  And the little side slit, this dress was made for her gorgeous curves. 
I need this dress!  This has to be one of my most favorite red carpet looks on anyone in a long time!  Classic, elegant, fun and hip this look had it all.  She knocked this one out of the park.  Also love the messy side plait adding some 'post sex hair' type of vibe.

I love her show, I love her comedy and now with this outfit she is officially my newest girl crush.

Just Because...

This is one of my favorite photos of my Mum and I.  This is us, post Turkish Bath in Istanbul in 2010.  I snapped this as we waited for the elevator as we had tears in our eyes I wanted to capture it on film so that I never would forget.  No makeup, and a giggle fest ensuing, we couldn't stop laughing for at least an hour.  And still to this day when we talk about it we laugh.  I love having this memory with my mum.

Yesterday was Mother's day but she needed a shout out on this blog too!  She inspires me, pushes me.  She always believes in me, and always puts me in place..lol  She is a superhero in my eyes, a friend to all that know her.  Thanks Mum for all you do, and even more for all that you WILL do.

Happy Mother's Day.

Just Because...

The image below might be for a scarf company out of Spain, {Suturno} but is how I feel at the end of this week; exhausted.  Stepped up the crossfit this week, added in a 2 hour hike and some yoga and lots of packing.  A few restless and sleepless nights have left me so pooped yet excited for the weekend.
I just want to stay under the covers and sleep!  lol

Don't forget everyone, it is Mother's Day on Sunday!!  So tell her you love her!

-Carlie
xo

50/50...

Sometimes I see something and I am like huh, I like it but I don't like it.  When I recently came across pictures of the Kardashian sisters at event I spotted Kourtney (on left) wearing some sort of ankle accessories.  I know she has had no run ins with the law (pop culture junkie) so it wasn't for police reasons..lol  Then I thought is it a little belt? A watch?  Either way I was thinking I kinda liked it.  Next time I wear some crop pants out I will consider adorning my ankles with something MUCH larger than anklet.  Why not I guess right?  It is a 50/50 split either I love this or I am not for it.  Will people assume I am out on probation and wearing a police monitoring system, or am I just super amazing for thinking/copying this?

Plus why not dress up our ankles with some chunky jewellery right, they always get left out!

Time will tell.  FYI, I will totally do a WIW post wearing a watch, if I can get in on and it fits.  I have NEVER measured my ankles! hahaha