more sandals and a dress

sale at stuart & wright!

ariana bohling beck python sandals, $195

ariana bohling jen sandals, $223

no. 6 t-strap high heel sandal, $186

rachel comey silk corbey dress, $405 (too expensive for me, but i love the print and straps)

i am sorely tempted by the black bellas at anaise, but i need to check the measurements because i may need the 8s, which are sold out.

sale at anaise

airana bohling bella sandals now $201 at anaise.

creatures of comfort is also starting its 30% sale tonight at midnight (PRIVATESALESS12), but it's only for select designers. 

i bet this APC speckled silk t-shirt would work pretty well during the months of july and august, but goodness, i don't think i could keep it clean at the playground!

stripes and blue

arts and science tuck braid dress at creatures of comfort

thom dolan tuckside mini at bow and arrow

some days i feel like being covered up completely, other days i'm wearing shorts. either way, i can never figure out how to stay cool when it gets hot and humid.

there and back again

we spent a lovely week in cambridge (bookended by two holiday weekends: victoria day/may two four and memorial day), catching up with old friends and enjoying the start of summer.

lunch with elias and julia at tampopo. new things from jcrew to tide me over until i can fit into my old things. new saltwater sandals in light brown (where did my old pair go??). oh, and i finally received my diploma and a funny little puffy velvet hat and tassel.

next sunday is our sixth anniversary. we're scheming weekend trips to montreal and the algonquin provincial park as well as a month-long stay in southern california. hooray for summer and half-days in the office!

Refinery29 Reserve deals--Bird and Eaton Trading Co.

Refinery29 Reserve has deals for Bird and Eaton Trading Co right now. There's some overlap in designers, so depending on what you want to get, you might save more going with ETC ($150 for $300) or Bird ($100 for $200).

I'm leaning toward the APC linen drawstring dress at ETC, but I'm also in need of a simple pair of sandals that can work with a dress. Has anyone tried Ancient Greek Sandals? I usually don't wear heels or wedges, but this one looks doable.

a.p.c.? yes!

i admit it, i stopped looking at a.p.c.'s clothing about a year ago. the prices, blah designs, and lessening quality have kept me away. yesterday i was at robber and saw a few madras pieces that i liked. and this morning while browsing la garconne's new arrivals, i was surprised to find quite a few things from the main line that i wanted.

beach dress

washed denim shirt

drawstring linen dress

add something bright in sunny yellow or coral, and i'm all set for summer.

ETA
the drawstring linen dress is only $175 at Eaton Trading Co. with the R29 reserve deal

Shifting winds

Spring in Toronto is at its mercurial best these days. Last night we were treated to a long lightning show.

We're leaving for a week long visit to cambridge in two weeks. I can't wait to see friends and eat at my favorite places. I had been hoping to go shopping for new clothes and sandals, but to be honest, I'm not in the mood.

I was lucky to fit into my regular clothes at 4 weeks post-Leon, but this time around has really done a number on me. I'm feeling both humbled by the experience and anxious about wearing anything besides leggings.

So as much as I'd like a new pair of jeans or a simple summer dress (vanessa Bruno athe at anaise 'printemps' 20% off) I think I'll sit this season out.

three weeks old

blergh. i'm too tired to edit these photos so they're properly oriented. i'll figure it out this weekend.

regalia

how about pairing this...

with that?

jesse kamm prism print sack dress at kick pleat

life these days

39 weeks on a rare sunny and warm day

last minute decorating

3 hours old

 

elias is here!

elias was born at 2.06 pm, sunday april 1st. 7lbs, 10oz, 20 inches. born at home. two dimples and a sweet disposition just like papa.

imogene + willie denim

aside from being obsessed with bow + arrow's blog, i'm also intrigued by owner lauren's jeans, which are the imogene from imogene+willie (also at steven alan). mid-rise, stove-pipe leg, rigid wash. i love rigid or raw denim, but after two pairs of a.p.c. hipsters, i'm wary of how they'll fit. raleigh denim is also a possibility, but i haven't tried either on yet. i'll be in cambridge at the end of may for a week and might order a few things to be sent to our old place.

the weekend dress

definitely not bf'ing friendly, but i love the cotton-linen slubby texture of this ace & jig weekend dress at pretty mommy.

tiny ruffles and pintucks at isabel marant etoile

photos by worthwhile

i'm feeling a little iffy on the quality of these pieces. if it were by steven alan, i wouldn't hesitate to order this top because i love the tiny ruffled collar and pintucks.

my thomas sires coat is waiting to be picked up (customs fees need to be paid). of course it's going to be in the 70s this week, but then it will go back down to the 50s, so hopefully i'll get to wear it for a few days.

lauren moffatt sweater in mustard

do i like it as much as the white version?

and yes, i'm still fantasizing about those current/elliott polka-dotted jeans (size down in them, or so i hear!).

a detacher spring 2012--all eyes on the back

a detacher can be hit or miss for me (not a huge fan of last winter's collection), but i love the sculptural backs on this latest collection. it's going to be in the high 50s and low 60s this week and the bulb plants are making their appearance. i can't believe it's only mid-march. looks like i'm going to have a proper spring baby!

ariana bohling sandals

bella sandals at lambs ear

cec sandals at anaise

they may be beautiful, but are they comfortable?