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Summer Capsule Wardrobe Essentials

May 21, 2021Sara Leave a Comment

Summer Capsule Wardrobe Essentials

I almost didn’t finish this summer capsule wardrobe essentials post this week. The motivation due to heat has been sucked right out of me. I am writing this as the puddle that I have melted into due to my apartment being 29.5°C right now. The building hasn’t completed the transition to air conditioning yet and it is awful.

I can’t believe that I lived without central air conditioning as a child and that I actually went outside in the heat and enjoyed myself…because I sure as shit won’t do that now.

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What I Wore This Week

May 16, 2021Sara Leave a Comment

I am wearing an oversized lack tee, leather trousers, a black blazer, and Prada Loafers

I am wearing a black dress, cardigan, leather jacket, and New Balance 327

I am wearing a white cropped tee, joggers, a trench coat, New Balance 327, and Le Spec sunglasses

I am wearing a white cropped tee, high waist jeans, a red vintage band jacket, and Prada Loafers

I am wearing a cream sundress, oversized leather jacket, Le Spec sunglasses, and black sports sandals

Surprise, surprise, I actually documented 5 outfits of the day this week. That never happens so I thought it would be worth pointing out. I think the midweek cropped t-shirt motivated me.

I was really warm today which on one hand was nice, but on the other hand sucks because:
a) It means that the summer weather grossness is coming, and
b) The building’s air conditioning won’t be completely transferred to cool air until the 25th so sleeping is really uncomfortable. This side of the building gets a lot of sun, so it gets warm really quickly.

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Weekly Reads and Finds

May 15, 2021Sara Leave a Comment

A white background with a collection of finds from the past week.

My husband texted me today and asked if I would go down to the front desk to pick up his zombie that arrived in the mail. I was like, “zombie? Huh?” I had no idea what he was talking about but I went and grabbed it. The thing was wrapped up in a way that made it look like a frozen turkey so my curiosity was piqued.

I left it on the counter for him to open when he got home from work and he just walked in the door about half an hour ago so it was a long wait to what the hell this thing was.

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13 Summer Trends You Should Add to Your Wardrobe Right Now

May 14, 2021Sara 2 Comments

I am not one to jump on every trend that goes by. It’s too expensive and too wasteful to try to keep your wardrobe up to date in the trend department. This is why I think it is important to build a strong wardrobe foundation and basics and classic timeless pieces that will get you through more than a couple of seasons.

It’s after you have built that solid foundation, that you can start picking what trends you would like to sprinkle in that season.

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What I Wore This Week

May 9, 2021Sara Leave a Comment

I am wearing a midi linen dress with a plaid shacket, and Prada Loafers

I am wearing a striped sweater, black joggers, a moto jacket, and New Balance 327

I am wearing a cream wrap cardigan, cognac wide leg leather trousers, and Prada Loafers

I am wearing a white tee, Levis, a moto jacket, Isabel Marant boots, and Le Spec sunglasses

Happy North American Mother’s Day. I had an accidental sleep today because I didn’t fall asleep until 4 am last night. Then when I got motivated I went upstairs to clean the other apartment which is a super fun way to spend the day.

At least we have almost closed that chapter. Now I need to find a steam cleaner for the rugs, which is hard because everything is closed still.

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Weekly Reads and Finds

May 8, 2021Sara Leave a Comment

If you don’t follow me on Instagram then you missed that I got my new sunglasses yesterday. They arrived really fast from Revolve which is awesome because packages from the US tend to take forever.

I don’t have a full face shot because I hate doing face close-ups, but they fit well. And that is coming from someone who is a picky sunglasses person.

If I find a pair I love I tend to keep and use them for many, many years,

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