Pride Parade

Last Sunday I spent the day on a patio watching the Vancouver Pride Parade! I love this parade, it is in fact one of my favorite days of the year! I gather up a group and camped out at the Cactus Club on Robson, with some food and beers, yes I know it should have been martinis or bellinis but its a marathon of a day!

Ali rocking the Pride! Jen and Serg all glammed up for the occasion! Can you believe she got that dress at the Quick Nickel at Davie and Denman? After the parade we all went into the GAP dress up, you should have seen some of the looks. It was awesome!

Christian and I in our Pride gear, I had to support all my "fairy" friends with the wings! It is such a fun day, and how often in the summer is it totally normal to walk all around downtown with wings and a tutu on? We went for sushi on Davie and the vibe was so FRIENDLY. I wish all of Vancouver could keep that vibe for whole year!

xoxo

Girl

Sailor Chic

Its so hot these days that I have been having a really hard getting dressed in the morning as I am sure a lot of people are! Here is what I wore a couple days ago.

Dress: Vintage $30

Shoes: Thrifted at Deluxe Junk $30

Cuff: Value Village $2

Watch: Yard Sale $1

I had to get a shot of me trying to kiss the moose. This is at my work and the moose is part of the decor, so many tourist that their picture with him and I figured I should show him some love!

FASHION Magazine and Holt Renfew Contest

Hey Everyone!

I have been chosen for round two of the Fashion Lovelies Contest through Fashion Magazine and I really want to win! But to do that I need your help. I need you to click on the link and then click on me. Every click is a vote so don't click on anyone else! Thank you so much for voting for me in advance!

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Girl

xoxo

Kitsilano Farmer's Market

Today I rode my bike to the Kitsilano Farmer's Market to do my shopping for the upcoming week. I love going to markets of any kind and this one is great. Tons of fresh produce, organic coffee to start you off, and much more to enjoy.

Some of the high lights of my adventure this morning were the bike valet, it is by donation and I love the fact that I am valeting my bike! There is also a by donation bike tune up station put on by the UBC Bike Co-op, I learned my bike needs some repairs so I will be taking her in for a real tune up next weekend.

I really enjoyed tasting all the different cheese at the Little Qualicum Cheeseworks booth. I grow up in Qualicum Beach and I love supporting local products. I bought a block of the Rathtrevor Cheese, named after the provincial park in Parksville.

I got some local honey, made from the pollen off blueberry flowers, it taste like summer! I also enjoyed some candied ginger and fruit jellies from Bad Girl Chocolates. Very tasty!

It was a great start to a wonderful Sunday, now I am off to the beach!!

Bootie Love

I fell in love with these Steve Madden booties when I saw them in the July issue of Marie Claire and I knew I had to have then for fall. I am still waiting for them to come into stores but image the possibilities! I will wear them with everything from fancy cocktail dresses, to skinny jeans and a leather jacket. Oh, I love summer but fashion in fall is the best!

Bootie Love by Girlinthecity featuring Marc Jacobs

Rain Wear

Here is a typical rainy day outfit for me. Usually consistent of these items, skinny jeans tucked into my favorite brown boots, with my vintage newsboy cap. From there I mix up the details but this outfit is comfortable and warm, perfect for a rainy Vancouver afternoon. What is your go to rainy day look?

Rainy Day Wear by Girlinthecity featuring Juicy Couture accessories

Pin-Up Sweater

I was hunting for a good short sleeved sweater when I stumbled across this cream one at H&M. It was $40 dollars and I just couldn't bring myself to pay that much for it. I really liked it but I was unsure. Then a couple weeks ago I was in there to meet a friend when I spot my little sweater with a $10 tag on it, and in my sized. I scooped it up and happily gave the cashier my $10 bucks! I think I'm in love!

Sweater: H&M $10

Blouse: H&M $15

Jeans: Zara $50

Shoes: Aldo $80

Earrings: Gift from Jen

Cuff: Value Village $2

Watch: Yard Sale $1

"Easy Virtue"

I just got home from watching the movie "Easy Virtue". I wasn't expecting much from the movie seeing as I hadn't heard anything about it, but I really enjoyed it. It is set in the late 20's and the whole movie takes place on an estate in England. The best part, by far, was the amazing costumes. I want Jessica Biel's entire wardrobe for the fall. I fell in love with her high waisted wide leg trouser, and I am going to need a pair for fall. I would see this movie again just for the outfits!

And if I knew anyone who was getting married I would try to talk them into wearing a dress like one of theses. They are beautiful! I am going to be bringing this decade to life in the fall!

I think this outfit was my favorite of all. I am going to be hunting for these pieces all summer.

So far on my fall wish list: these pants, a great blouse, and some studded ankle boots.

Have you started yours?

End of Term

Thursday was my last night of school till September so some of us went out after to celebrate. Steamworks for some food, then off to Chill Wiston for some relaxing drinks. In our last class we had to do a presentation about the Fall '09 trends, and my outfit matches my trends. 

Here is what I wore:
  

Jacket: H&M $15

Tank: Dynamite $10

Skirt: Vintage, a gift from Taryn

Shoes: Aldo $60

Belt: H&M $15

Earrings: Gift from Jen

Necklace: Sweet 16 gift from my grandmother

Brooch: Le Chateau $5

Midnight Show of Priscilla

Last night the Rio Theatre on Broadway had a midnight showing of my favorite movie of all time, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert! SO I got myself dress-up in "drag" and went down to watch. It was amazing as always! Before the movie there was a live drag show and a impressive girl doing burlseque, she made fire in her hand! IT was a great night and the costumes of all the audience was something I wish I had thought to take pictures of! 

Here is what I wore:

 

Wig: Gift from Iain

Dress: Vintage at C'est la Vie on Main St $40

Shoes: Free from a movie I worked on

I had to get a picture with this lovley lady for two reasons, her dress is amazing and my friend, Nick, thought she was hella cute!

I wish there was an event at least once a month for which I could wear a costume! 

Love,

Girl

xoxo