Cheers to the Freakin' Weekend: Your May 24 Wardrobe

Yes to this. Photo courtesy thedecoratedcookie.com 

The only thing worse than a hungry mosquito stuck in your tent on a camping trip is a bad wardrobe. Forgive me for the following fashion rant but hear me out;  When it comes to our long weekend packing list, I just think we can do a little better. I mean, those ripped-up Coors Light-stained joggers you see oot and aboot every weekend on campgrounds across Canada just don't cut it, even around the campfire. Same goes for other weekend fashion offenders - grimy old flip-flops, matchy-matchy Adidas tracksuits (Ole, ole ole oleeee), cheek-exposing Daisy Dukes and white tube socks, awesome as they are.  Call in the trailer park police, arrest those bad boys, and throw away the key. Even though I wear heels 96% of the time, I am a surprisingly apt camper. You see, I spent every summer at a hardcore tripping camp, became a counsellor, navigated our glorious Ontario lakes, even learned how to portage (solo..BOOYAH!). So while I can totally appreciate gettin' dirty and roughing it with the best of 'em, there comes a time when you need to say goodbye to your jogging suits and refine your look, if only for the Facebook tags that you'll be getting next Tuesday. I'm not suggesting you bust out your falsies and stilettos just yet - this is May 24 after all - you can still wear your comfy shorts, your bear-ready runners and of course, your cozy hoodie, but it's all about how you wear your off-duty pieces that will help you look terrific, not tragic. I've put together 4 cute outfits to get you from Friday to Monday in style, whether you're heading to the campground, cottage or backyard BBQ this May 24.

Happy Long Weekend, y'all! Hope the weather's great, the beers icy cold and the marshmallows juuuust right x

Fedora, $18, Smart Set; Slub Hoodie, $32.90, Garage; Long Beach Shorts, $32, Roots; Metallic Sandals, $35, Spring; Volcom Windbreaker, $64.99, Boathouse

Relaxed Cargo Pants, $44.95, American Eagle; Long-Sleeve Tee, $5, Aeropostale; Printed Sunglasses, $15, American Eagle ; VANS Hi-Tops, $74.99, Boathouse; Safari Jacket, $53.88, Roots; Necklace, $17.50, American Eagle  

Summer Denim Jacket, $49.90, Garage; Camo Hat, $15, ALDO; Studded Sandal, $39.95, American Eagle; Printed Tank, $14.99, American Eagle; Knit Hi-Lo Skirt, $44.95, American Eagle

Printed Romper, $39.95, American Eagle; Jaguar Ring, $12, ALDO; Flats, $30, Spring; Mirrored Sunglasses, $15.50, American Eagle; Long Cardi, $39, Smart Set 

May Flowers

Don't you frolic in your garden like that? Love this pic from the Orla Kiely Summer '13 Campaign - photo courtesy Orla Kiely

I don't know about you, but I've never had much of a green thumb. I bring a plant home, with every intention to love and water it to perfection but inevitably, I kill it with kindness. I either drown or deprive the poor sucker and before long, the pot's in the garbage and I feel enormously guilty. I've tried putting ice cubes in my orchids, and even having conversations with my hyacinths, but I've just resigned myself to the fact that for now, perennials are where it's at.

Which is why I love clothing so much;  Floral dresses, skirts and blouses need care - sure - but I can do laundry with the best of them.  I can iron and steam and hang my floral lovelies on wooden hangers like a pro so they always look their absolute best. I feel a lot less guilt, and I get a very Spring-like wardrobe to boot. Win. Win. I've scoured the racks at New Sudbury Centre and found the prettiest florals in bloom that you can enjoy all Spring and Summer long, no green thumb required. Click on the thumbnails below for my favourites.

Happy May 1st! Aren't you so happy that the warm weather is finally on its way?

xx

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Hello, Yellow

 

 A beyond gorge pic from the Gucci Spring '13 Campaign - photo via Gucci

There's nothing more optimistic, more in-your-face cheery, than the colour yellow. As kids, we stomp around in our yellow boots, and rock our yellow raincoats because it's totally cool to be as bright as possible. Then, we get a little older and suddenly, we're told that it's not good to be so happy all the time, that it's annoying to be perpetually cheery. We turn to black and grey and beige because it's safe and next to impossible to ridicule. Well, you know what? Yellow rocks, it's spring, and I don't know about you but I'm pretty stoked about it. I can't think of a better time than now to bust out this cheery hue, guaranteed to help you feel bright, even on a rough day.

Whether you decide to rock yellow like Jane Fonda on the red carpet, or prefer a more mellow approach, the colour is actually super versatile. Come on, get happy and check out these four pretty ways to get your yellow on for Spring: 

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