Remember that unabashed enthusiasm for being in a bathing suit as a kid? The zero f’s given, joy of jumping in the water or tumbling on the beach to no thoughts of how we actually looked in what we were wearing except for being astutely present and enjoying the adventure at hand? Then we journey…
Stampede Kickoff
Ditsy Print Midi Dress Well folks we’re at that time of year again, it’s Christmas in July as Calgary Stampede kicks off tomorrow with parade day! For the next ten days the city will revel in Stampede Style galore and I in all my joy get to wear boots and hats the whole time. As…
Fresh Linen
This spring has been hovering on the edge of blooms and blossoms for almost a month. I swear everytime I plan a spring outfit or try and get out into the yard it starts snowing once again! But if the historic weather patterns of May follow suit, hopefully greener, lusher days are on the…
Garden Party Chic
Blame it on the summer weather, but I have a whimsical air to dressing these days. I look in my closet and all my outfits seem to have a light, airy feel to them. One of my favourite Stampede outfits this year, fit right up the alley of what I would call Garden Party Chic….
Embroidered & Festive
One observation about living in Canada especially after such a long winter and a late spring, every nice day is not to be taken for granted. The last few weeks, almost coinciding with the emerging leaves and blossoms- my fellow Calgarians are taking to the outdoors with an unbridled enthusiasm. Maybe it’s the long months…
Fashionable Fanny Packs
I have distinct memories of the last time I wore a fanny pack. It was Disney Land, circa 1992 and I was completely enamoured with one that resembled a giant watermelon slice. What I kept in that enormous pouch strapped to my hip? One could only surmise, Bonne Bell Lip-smackers? Gum? A wad of $$$…