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summer 2016

Everyday Outfits My Style Travel

Runnin’ Through the 6 {Toronto Travel Diary}

toronto-ontario-3{Old Navy Chambray Dress, Polo Nautical Stripe Sweater, Coach Crossbody Bag, K-Swiss Sneakers}

After our stint in Niagara Falls, Eric and I were off to explore Toronto. I’ve been to Toronto a number of times, but I always find something new to experience while I’m there. While there weren’t any official Drake sightings during our stay, we still managed to have a great time. You can’t tell by the gorgeous blue skies in these photos, but there was a torrential downpour the morning we arrived in the city. Undeterred, we ducked into Ripley’s Aquarium for a couple of hours to wait out the rain. This turned out to be the best decision ever as there was so much to see. I had to be reluctantly torn away from the jellyfish and shark tanks because I seriously could have sat and stared all day.

Once the rain clouds cleared away and the sun poked out, we skipped over to the waterfront for a scenic cruise through the Toronto Islands (but not before grabbing a beaver tail for the ride!). Luckily for us, the weather was picture-perfect for the rest of our stay. We were famished by the time our boat docked early in the evening, so a quick Yelp search led us over to Flock for a casual, yet DELICIOUS, fried chicken dinner with all of the fixings. It was the perfect cap to a relaxing day before hitting the road again to venture further east.

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Everyday Outfits My Style Travel

Falling for Niagara {Denim Shortalls + Striped Top}

niagara-falls-2 {Shortalls, Striped Top, Forever 21 Boater Hat (similar), Espadrille Sneakers}

Rcently, Eric and I took a few days off to visit one of my favorite places in the world… Niagara Falls! It’s no secret that I’m a city-slicker at heart, but the sheer force and natural beauty of the falls leaves me in awe every single time. If you’ve never been, a trip should definitely be at the top of your bucket list. You can view the falls from both the American and Canadian sides, but I definitely recommend staying overnight on the Canadian side as there are tons more attractions and restaurants to keep you entertained (plus the American dollar goes a loooong way over there right now).

It’s rare for me to wear shorts, but I just couldn’t resist this adorable (and super comfy!) pair of shortalls. This turned out to be the perfect outfit for our excursion (you get totally soaked from the knees down when you cruise the falls, so bring a change of flip-flops!), and I can’t wait to wear them for a whole slew of summer adventures. I’d been searching for a pair of espadrille sneakers, so I was pretty stoked when I found these cuties online. They kept my tootsies happy through tons of walking during our trip.

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Everyday Outfits My Style

Lady in Red {Criss-Cross Dress + Straw Hat}

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{Criss-Cross Dress, Straw Hat, Salvatore Ferragamo Sunglasses, Amrita Singh Bangles, Catbird Rings, Lancel Tote, Ankle-Strap Sandals}

I  purchased this dress a couple of months ago on a whim, and I had no idea just how fabulous it would make me feel. The bright, cheery red makes a pretty statement all on its own, so I decided to keep my accessories fairly simple – just a glamourous floppy straw hat (that I purchased years ago but still remains a classic to this day) and a few turquoise baubles. Speaking of turquoise… I can’t believe I’ve never thought to pair it with this shade of red before. I usually wear it with pink or pastels, but I’m really digging this color combo, and I can’t wait to experiment with it some more this season.
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