What I Wore This Week

What I Wore This Week #ootd #wiw #livelovesara

To cool for school #livelovesara

What I Wore This Week #ootd #wiw #livelovesara

What I Wore This Week #ootd #wiw #livelovesara

What I Wore This Week #ootd #wiw #livelovesara

What I Wore This Week #ootd #wiw #livelovesara

Outfit 1 – Oversized Sweatshirt • Zara (similar) | Leather Pants • H&M | Shoes • Zara old (similar) |
Outfit 2 – Merle: Sweater • Zara (old) | Leggings • Zara | Jacket • H&M | Shoes • Converse |
Outfit 3 – Blouse • Zara | Jeans • Mango | Purse • Zara | Shoes • Zara |
Outfit 4 – Blouse • H&M | Jeans • Zara (similar) | Shoes • Steve Madden |
Outfit 5 – Kimono • Zara (sold out) | Jeans • Zara (similar) | Shoes • Zara |
Outfit 6 –  Oversized Sweatshirt • Zara (similar) | Jeans • H&M | Jacket • Zara | Shoes • Adidas |

I got sucked into an internet hole on the theory of Edgar Allan Poe potentially having a time machine. It’s fascinating stuff and because I would love to use a time machine, I really want to believe that he did actually have one. A funny thing when I get lost in these internet holes (usually a Wikipedia hole) is that no matter what I start looking at, for some reason or another I end up at the page for a monarch in British history. It’s so bizarre. I started with Edgar Allan Poe and ended up at Edward the Black Prince this time. I can’t even pinpoint where my path changed. It’s fun though, and I do it often.

This first week in April was typically Canadian. Friday I had to break out the winter coats again, while today I am wearing a summer dress. And this is one of the reasons that strictly seasonal capsules don’t work for me. Things just change too fast, and too often to keep only one season in my closet at a time. I remember eons ago in college there was a ridiculously hot day in April (30+°C) and it brought everyone out that night in hordes. I was wearing a long, sarong type skirt, with a tank top, my trusty jean jacket (which I still have), and some platform sandals (early 2000’s fashion). All the patios at the clubs were open and flooded with people so we went to a strictly indoor dance club. When we left at 2am it was snowing. I had to walk home in a summer outfit in a blizzard and it was brutal. It was only about 2 miles but it sucked bad even though I was loaded at the time which I am sure helped to keep me warmer. I learned to pay attention to the weather carefully after that.

I almost forgot that Easter was coming up. Am I the only one that doesn’t really like it and wish that we never really turned it into a celebrated holiday with the kids? (Aside from those that celebrate for religious purposes. It obviously has a completely different meaning than the Easter bunny does). I had to go out and do a quick easter run on Saturday while Tom was home so I don’t have to worry about it last minute. And since there is generally at least one kid with me 24/7 it makes it hard to be a super sneaky present buyer. Next thing you know, it’s going to be time to start buying Christmas presents again :/

Hope you all have a great (and productive) week!

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What to Wear in The French Riviera in Spring

What to Wear in The French Riviera Outfit Options 1-12 Packing Light List #packinglist #packinglight #travellight #travel #livelovesara
Blue Blouse • H&M | Striped Shirt • Mango | White Silk Blouse • H&M | Black Wrap Shirt • Topshop | Red Striped Sweater • Mango | Black Embroidered Pullover • Mango | Blazer • H&M | Moto Jacket • Mango | Dark Denim • Mango | Cropped Jeans • Mango | Black Pants • Mango | Maxi Dress • Madewell | Shirt Dress • Mark and Spencer | Red Scarf • Loft | Blue Floral Scarf • Loft | Hat • Azalea | Sunglasses • Cheap Monday | Slip-ons • Vans | Lace Up Flats • Zara | Booties • Steve Madden | Purse • Aimee Kestenberg | Crossbody • Monki |

I took the girls to see Beauty and the Beast on Wednesday and it was fabulous. I loved that it was identical to the animated version, even with the same songs. It took a childhood favourite of mine and brought it to life perfectly. We all loved it. I kind of want to go and see it again because I enjoyed it that much. This is one that I will definitely buy a copy of.

This post has 24 outfit options for the pieces in the What to Pack for the French Riviera in spring packing light post from last day. I’ve kept it mostly casual-chic per request with a few dressier outfits added in. The details for the trip are in the packing list post, but here is a quick run down. The French Riviera area will be a week in when visiting family, and doing touristy things, Paris for the next week, then the rest will be spent in B&B’s visiting WWII sites, and maybe a champagne tour. The trip is for 18 days and takes place at the end of April and beginning of May when the temperatures will be mostly sunny and range from the high teens to low 20’s (celsius).

I dress casual to casual chic 99% of the time so this is the style I tend to replicate in my lists because it is easy for me; my go-to of sorts. It is so easy to alter the idea of the packing lists to suit your styles and tastes though, so take my recommendations as what they are, suggestions and examples by me, and then make them your own.

Have you seen Beauty and the Beast yet? I’m not a big movie goer but I am glad the girls talked me in to it. 

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What to Wear in The French Riviera Outfit Options 13-24 Packing Light List #packinglist #packinglight #travellight #travel #livelovesara

White T-shirt • H&M | Blue Blouse • H&M | Striped Shirt • Mango | White Silk Blouse • H&M | Black Wrap Shirt • Topshop | Red Striped Sweater • Mango | Black Embroidered Pullover • Mango | Blazer • H&M | Moto Jacket • Mango | Dark Denim • Mango | Cropped Jeans • Mango | Black Pants • Mango | Maxi Dress • Madewell | Shirt Dress • Mark and Spencer | Red Scarf • Loft | Blue Floral Scarf • Loft | Hat • Azalea | Sunglasses • Cheap Monday | Slip-ons • Vans | Lace Up Flats • Zara | Booties • Steve Madden | Purse • Aimee Kestenberg | Crossbody • Monki |

What to Pack for the French Riviera in Spring

What to Pack for The French Riviera Packing Light List #packinglist #packinglight #travellight #travel #livelovesaraWhite T-shirt • H&M | Blue Blouse • H&M | Striped Shirt • Mango | White Silk Blouse • H&M | Black Wrap Shirt • Topshop | Red Striped Sweater • Mango | Black Embroidered Pullover • Mango | Blazer • H&M | Moto Jacket • Mango | Dark Denim • Mango | Cropped Jeans • Mango | Black Pants • Mango | Maxi Dress • Madewell | Shirt Dress • Mark and Spencer | Red Scarf • Loft | Blue Floral Scarf • Loft | Hat • Azalea | Sunglasses • Cheap Monday | Slip-ons • Vans | Lace Up Flats • Zara | Booties • Steve Madden | Purse • Aimee Kestenberg | Crossbody • Monki |

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What I Wore This Week

What I Wore This Week #ootd #wiw #livelovesara

What I Wore This Week #ootd #wiw #livelovesara

What I Wore This Week #ootd #wiw #livelovesara

What I Wore This Week #ootd #wiw #livelovesara

Outfit 1 – Striped Shirt • Everlane | Jeans • Zara (similar) | Army Coat • Thrifted (Similar) | Shoes • Converse |
Outfit 2 – Cardigan • Zara (similar) | Leather Pants • H&M | Hat • Thrifted (similar) | Shoes • Vans |
Outfit 3 – Dress • H&M old (similar) | Cardigan • Mango (similar) | Boots • Frye |
Outfit 4 – Leather Jacket • Zara | Blouse • Zara | Jeans • H&M | Shoes • Adidas |

Nothing motivates you to clean quite like your husband saying at noon while you are still in your pyjamas, that people might be coming over that night.  I also think he would have neglected to tell me at all if I hadn’t mentioned that I had a dream that night that he had a party, and someone stole my shoes*, so Kurt Cobain helped me try to find out who stole them. Tom was like, “oh yeah, that reminds me. Some people may be coming over tonight.” Needless to say I began to rush round and multitask at that point. I had plans on colouring my hair this day so while it was in, I cleaned the bathroom. Then I folded the massive pile of laundry that I have ignored for weeks while Roo cleaned out her closets so we could actually get in a put the clothes away. Tom made a run to Value Village to bring down our donations of two large, clear garbage bags full of clothes and shoes, one rubbermaid container filled with games and puzzles, and the old easel. At least that clears out the front doorway (minus the old coffee table that needs to vamoose).

I still have some more closet purging to do but that is enough for the day. After I go through everything in there I plan to update the “What I am Currently Wearing” post because things have changed a bit in the last few months. I’ve had to replace a few worn things, some wardrobe holes have been filled (hello boyfriend jeans), and some new ones are discovered (I am looking for a trench coat). I still have all my trusty favourites though like my Moto jacket, Fryes, band tees (I get them from here, and here, and thrift stores), and sneakers. I have meant to do an update forever and keep forgetting. You need to remind me to do these things 😉

*This totally happened to me before and apparently angered me enough that I am still dreaming about it 15 years later 😉 Way back in college when I lived with roommates, the weekend I went home to have my wisdom teeth removed my roommates had a get together. It wasn’t even a party according to my then best friend whom I also lived with. When I came back that Monday my brand new pair of shoes that I hadn’t even worn once were gone. My friend thinks she knows who took them but there was no way to prove it. I was pissed. And I am a total grudge holder so I am still pissed.

Do you have anything you are still angry about that happened years ago?

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Spring is Here with the Daniel Wellington Classic Petite

Daniel Wellington Classic Petite watch #danielwellington #DWClassicPetite @danielwellington

Daniel Wellington Classic Petite watch #danielwellington #DWClassicPetite @danielwellington

Spring is here, but you wouldn’t have guessed it by the snow that was blowing outside my window last night. Spring to me is a time when I go through my house and wardrobe looking for ways to freshen and brighten it after the long winter. This means some new, bright pillows, some colour and patterns added into my relatively neutral wardrobe, breaking out any shoes that don’t need socks, a few colourful scarves, and a new accessory or two. While I don’t usually wear a lot of accessories, I love to wear a watch and you will 9 times out of 10 see me wearing on any day of the week.

In the middle of March Daniel Wellington released their Classic Petite watch in four colour combinations: The Melrose which has a rose gold mesh strap and comes with a black or white face, and The Sterling which has a silver mesh strap with either a black or white face. Both are lovely and timeless, and easily transition from day to night wear.

I am wearing the Classic Petite Melrose in rose gold/black. I love this colour because it adds a subtle blush, warm, spring tone which softens up the black and grey clothes that I tend to gravitate towards. I also love that it is so easy to adjust. I have small wrists and often I have to get and extra hole punched in to my leather straps, but with this mesh one it easily slides up and down to fit for your comfort and fit preferences. I’m really happy to be able to freshen up my wardrobe for spring with this beauty.

Until April 30th you can get 15% off your Daniel Wellington purchase at danielwellington.com with the code LIVELOVESARA15.

Daniel Wellington Classic Petite watch #danielwellington #DWClassicPetite @danielwellington

Daniel Wellington Classic Petite watch #danielwellington #DWClassicPetite @danielwellington

Daniel Wellington Classic Petite watch #danielwellington #DWClassicPetite @danielwellington

Daniel Wellington Classic Petite watch #danielwellington #DWClassicPetite @danielwellington

 

This post is sponsored by Daniel Wellington who carry pieces that I own, love, and wear regularly. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you so much for supporting the sponsors that make my little blog and life here a little better. 

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What to Wear in Dubai UAE in Spring Outfit Options

What to Wear in Dubai UAE Outfit Options 1-12 Packing Light List #packinglist #packinglight #travellight #travel #livelovesara
Black Tank • Topshop | White T-shirt • French Connection | Grey T-shirt • H&M | Striped Shirt • Mango | White Blouse • H&M | Black Cardigan • H&M | Kimono • Zara | Blazer • H&M | Midi Skirt • Zara | Dark Denim • Mango | Black Culottes • Mango | Tan Trousers • Mango | Dress • Dorothy Perkins | Swimsuit • Topshop | Floral Scarf • Loft | Black Scarf • Nordstrom | Hat • Century 21 | Sunglasses • Smith | Sandals • Cole Haan | Espadrilles • Splendid | Mules • BP | Black Purse • Guess | Clutch • Gracie Roberts |

Every time I open the microwave I cringe and think “man, I need to clean this” then I promptly forget when I remove whatever I am heating up. Every.Single.Time. I should probably stop what I am doing right away and just get it done but whatever I’m doing seems to trump the need of scrubbing it down. I wonder if anyone else here feels the same when they see it and contemplate cleaning it themselves. I can see it now, they open it, see the grossness and think “wow this is messy. I wonder when Sara/Mom is going to clean it.” A totally pointless story but I just removed my tea from the microwave and did it again so I thought I would share my struggle 😉

Refocusing on this post, these are the outfit options that go with the What to Pack for Dubai in spring post. Bringing hot weather clothes while remaining respectful of cultural dress codes can be tough. If you check out the original post it gives the complete packing list and the reasoning behind my choices. You should assume that any outfit you see that includes the tank top means that you will wear either the cardigan, blazer, kimono, or blouse (left open) over the top to keep your shoulders covered. The scarves will work to protect you from the sun, heat, wind, sand, and as a head covering. Multi-purpose is an important part of keeping it light.

As noted in the original post it is a good idea to research or call ahead to any locations or sites you might visit to ask if there is a dress code beforehand. 

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What to Wear in Dubai UAE Outfit Options 13-24 Packing Light List #packinglist #packinglight #travellight #travel #livelovesaraBlack Tank • Topshop | White T-shirt • French Connection | Grey T-shirt • H&M | Striped Shirt • Mango | White Blouse • H&M | Black Cardigan • H&M | Kimono • Zara | Blazer • H&M | Midi Skirt • Zara | Dark Denim • Mango | Black Culottes • Mango | Tan Trousers • Mango | Dress • Dorothy Perkins | Swimsuit • Topshop | Floral Scarf • Loft | Black Scarf • Nordstrom | Hat • Century 21 | Sunglasses • Smith | Sandals • Cole Haan | Espadrilles • Splendid | Mules • BP | Black Purse • Guess | Clutch • Gracie Roberts |