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Spring Florals

Lately I have been all about spring and summer dresses. I rarely wore dresses before pregnancy, but I’ve rediscovered my love for them. I’m still struggling to loose my pregnancy weight and I’m refusing to buy new jeans or shorts at this moment. Dresses on the other hand are my go-to. I feel confident while wearing them, and I’m assuming they will still fit once I shed more of the weight. This post-pregnancy weight loss is tough. Since the first month my weight has been stagnant, but I’m hoping to see some changes in the next upcoming months.

This dress was an old purchase. I love that it’s loose and flowy in all the right places. It’s a simple beach style piece but paired with the right accessories you can change the look completely. I added a fedora and wedges to give this look an edgy vibe. When I wear a bold piece such as a hat, I keep the rest of my accessories simple. I like to keep it simple.

Dress: Brandy Melville old (Love this and this)

Cardigan: Michael Kors old //

Sandals: Celine //

Hat: Lack of Colors //

All about the accessories

You wouldn’t think I was a California girl with all the black I wear. I can’t get enough of a sleek all black look. To add a little glam, I paired my outfit with bright red lips and intricate accessories.

I will gladly invest in classic items, but have a hard time spending a lot money on trendy or statement pieces. This is why when I found both my Bauble Bar earrings and Zara clutch I knew they were must haves. Both are very affordable but look pretty pricey. (At least I like to think so!!)

I love all the bead work on this clutch. It gives me an Alexander McQueen, or Judith Leiber vibe without the price tag that accompanies their purses.

Dress: Vince (Similar here and here) //

Earrings: Bauble Bar (Similar here and here) //

Clutch: Zara Spain (Similar here, here , here and here) //

Boots: Sergio Rossi old (Similar here and here) //

Jacket: Zara //

I can’t get enough of the sweater dress!! Pregnant or not, a sweater dress is so simple yet super chic. While I’m outgrowing the majority of my clothes, I turn to pieces such as this one. Knitwear stretches perfectly to fit over my changing figure. This dress can be worn all throughout my pregnancy and once I go back to my pre-pregnancy shape. I have been trying to purchase items that I will be able to use post-pregnancy as well.

Home for the Holidays!!

After spending just a few days in Barcelona my husband and I went home to Toronto to celebrate the holidays. We were looking forward to a winter wonderland and to our surprise the weather was quite mild and no snow. Living in sunny LA this was kind of disappointing. We made the best of it and took a road trip to Niagara Falls. It had been years since I visited the falls and I forgot how breathtaking they really are. My photos don’t do them justice.

Located on the Niagara River and draining Lake Erie into Lake Ontario, the combined falls form the highest flow rate of any waterfall in the world, with a vertical drop of more than 165 feet. One of the 3 falls (Horseshoe falls) is the most powerful waterfall in North America. It’s such a beautiful sight.

After visiting the falls we went straight to Niagara on the Lake for lunch. Such a beautiful little town with great boutiques. It’s definitely a must visit if you are there.

Jacket: Zara //

Sweater: Rag & Bone (old) (Similar here, here and here) //

Hat: Lack of Colors //

Jewels: Rabat //

A year in review: 2014

Happy New Years to you all!!

This is the time to reflect on the past year and look forward to new beginnings. This year has been such an exciting one for me. Of course there were ups and downs but thankfully we are ending on a high note. It has been a year since I discovered fashion blogs and started my fashion instagram account. I finally had the courage to start this blog a few months ago and it has been such a fun and rewarding experience. I am so thankful to all of you that are following along with my journey.

The biggest news this year for my family is that my husband and I are expecting our first child. We are so thrilled to welcome our little baby girl March 2015. Pregnancy has been a whirlwind of emotions for me. I am just starting my third trimester and can’t believe how quickly time is flying by. There will be many exciting changes for us in 2015

Still Summer in Los Angeles

Shirt: Aritzia Pants: Zara Flats: Jimmy Choo Necklace: Emerald Bling Purse: Target

It’s the middle of September and it feels like we are in full blown summer here in LA. I am such a fan of fall fashion and am so excited to start wearing my layers. Unfortunately this heat wave is just not conducive to that. I decided to dress for the weather and stuck with summer bright colors for todays post.

I think its important to wear colors that match your skin tone and your comfort level. As you will soon see I seem to wear a lot of neutral colors: black, white and grays are my top 3. I have stepped out of my comfort zone today for my colorful color blocking ensemble. I’m so pale and have blue/green eyes so I feel that blue hues and pink/red hues match my complexion best. Today I am wearing cobalt blue and light pink, I think the blue adds such a pop while the pink has a more subtle roll.

With Love…..

ANDREA