Little White Dress

Somewhere, someone wrote the rule that all women should have a little black dress. 

Well I'm a rule breaker baby, because for me, it's always been all about white. 

I remember shopping for a grade 8 graduation dress when I was 13 years old (grade 8 graduation is a big, fancy deal where I come from). I tried on so many beautiful, white gowns. But alas, I was talked out of buying one, because they looked too much like wedding dresses. Sad times. 

I can't wait to get married. Actually, no. Scratch that. I can't wait to have a wedding. Why you ask? So I can rock an awesome, expensive, white dress for an entire day, that's why.

I'm drawn to white dresses. It's my thang. They're so perfect.

So when I stumbled upon this pretty little lace number online, it was love at first sight. 

For fall, I love it dressed down with my red Toms and army green Zara jacket. I could also easily dress it up for a night out, with some heels and a cropped leather jacket. Oh the possibilities. They are endless. White is definitely the new black. I am so happy with my purchase! 

Little white dresses for the win! 

Watch out LBDs, there's a new go-to dress in town. 

Accessory Organization

 Accessories!!!!!!!! 

Right now, I'm all about settling back into my place in Ottawa. It's my first time living in the same apartment two years in a row (HOORAY to not moving!!), and my first time living without roommates. My first grown-up apartment. And I want it to be cute! 

I don't give myself a lot of time to get ready in the morning. 40 mins TOPS. Accessorizing my outfits can be tricky when I'm in a rush. Do I have time to un-tangle necklaces and try to put together a pair of matching earrings? NO. Ain't nobody got time for that! 

So naturally, I turned to my good friend Pinterest for inspiration on ways to organize my accessories, while dressing up my space. Here's some of the best ideas I found online: 

I love the idea of using non-conventional things for jewelry storage. Cake stands. Muffin tins. Ladles. Tea cups!!!!! Amazing. 

I set off into town and gathered my supplies. Here's my finished product. 

Back to School, Back to School...

Back to school, back to school, to prove to dad I'm not a fool... 

After a hectic couple of weeks, I've moved back to Ottawa to start my second year of med school. WAHOO. Let's do this thang. 

But first, FROSH WEEK!! (a.k.a. Orientation Week). Defined by my old friend Wikipedia, as: "... a period of time at the beginning of the academic year... During this period, students participate in a wide range of social activities, including live music and other performances, sports challenges, stunts, and open-air markets." 

So, here's a few snaps of some "social activities" me and my buds have been up to.

Safe to say I've been having an O.K. time. 

Frosh week was definitely better the second time around.

Sad it's all over, but I'm happy to get settled down and back into routine. 

Can't wait to see what trouble I'll get into year 2.    

Day Trippin' to Mackinac Island

Word on the street, is that summer is coming to an end. 
....NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! 
Ice cream, summer dresses, beach days, flip flops... livin' is easy.
Since there's only so many days of summertime left, my adventure gal pal Cait and I decided to hit the road once again, and took a day trip to Mackinac (pronounced like Mackinaw) Island. 

Mackinac Island is a little island in Lake Huron, in the U.S. state of Michigan. Back in the day, the island served as a strategic position and was the site of two battles during the War of 1812. Today, it is THE CUTEST PLACE ON EARTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And a very popular tourist destination. Colonial style homes and bed and breakfasts in bright cheery colours line the roadways. Motorized vehicles are prohibited on the island, so tourists and locals alike wander the streets on bicycle. Bicycling not your thing? Take a tour of the beautiful trails and beaches with your own horse and buggy. 

To get to the island, you are going to want to hop on the ferry.

Then pick up your bike at one of the rental shops. 

A 13km road follows the island's perimeter, hugging the shoreline most of the way. Get on it, and go! 

(But try to avoid the horse poop along the way.)

When your legs start to tire, and your tummy starts to rumble, stop at one of the the pebble beaches for a quick bite to eat. 

Then hop back on the trails, and see where they take you.

Make your way back into town, and check out some of the candy shops. Mackinac Island is known for their fudge. Their fudge is so famous in fact, that Mackinac tourists are referred to as "fudgies". So of course, you must try some.  

Pick your poison, and head on home. 
I went with some good ole fashioned salt water taffy. 
Perfection. 
Dear summer, please don't leave us!!