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I can't believe it's already the middle of August!  Summer has really gone by quickly and I don't want it to end yet!  I know the warm weather will come to an end soon so I must really enjoy what is left! 

I am sure you know my obsession with bold prints so when I saw this beautiful maxi dress I had to have it!  The palm leaf print is so gorgeous and perfect for summer.  I was a little worried that this maxi dress would be too long on my short frame but it works well and the skirt part falls to my ankles.  It seems like this dress is a great length that will work well for most heights, which is fantastic as that doesn't happen too often! 

There is one really neat feature on this dress that you will love!   At the back it has a small cut out part at the waist so just a peak of skin shows.  This works really well with the elastic waist at the back, which makes this dress super comfortable and quite unique.  Don't you just love a dress with little extra special details?!

OUTFIT DETAILS

Palm leaf print maxi dress - Chicwish

Pineapple handbag - Mary Frances

Hat - Sun N Sand Headwear @ Winners

Leaf necklace - Amrita Singh @ Winners

Bamboo earrings - Anthropologie

Leaf bangle - dconstruct

Watch - Kate Spade New York @ The Bay

Crystal wrap bangle - Swarovski

Sandals - Naturalizer 

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I absolutely have a thing for fruit prints!  I always gravitate towards them and wear them often, my closet is full of them!  I think I love fruit prints because they are always so bright and cheerful and I love the vintage vibe they have too! 

This lemon print midi skirt is really perfect for the summer weather and the really hot days.  It's made from the lightest cotton so it really keeps you cool while still looking fantastic!  This skirt has a lot of personality all by itself so instead of wearing a bold colored top I thought I would go with pairing it with the most sweetest white lace top.  Both of these pieces are really my go to choices this summer as they wear so well and they are so fun to mix and match with!

Do you love fruits prints too?

OUTFIT DETAILS

Lemon print skirt - Chicwish

Lace top - Chicwish

Hat - Winners

Lemon earrings - Kate Spade New York @ Winners

Charm necklace - Kate Spade New York

Lemon clutch bag - Kate Spade New York

Wrap bracelet - Swarovski

Citrus fruit bangle and rings - Kate Spade New York @ Winners

Butterfly ring - The Shopping Channel

Shoes - Jessica Simpson @ The Bay

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I know you have probably heard of Eshakti before but honestly I can't get enough of their clothing.  I have even recommended Eshakti to my clients and they are just as impressed as I am.   

Let me just tell you a few words about Eshakti.  Eshakti is an online company that offers clothing that is completely customizable.  You just choose the design you like and decide what you would like to change or not change to make that piece perfect for you.  On the website you can even see what these changes would look like on the actual garment as you can click on the different options to change them, such as neckline, sleeve length, and length of the entire garment.  Also when you are ordering your piece of clothing you have the option of putting in your own exact measurements so the piece will fit you perfectly!  Just make sure you have a little help from someone to help take the harder measurements.

After you place your order it doesn't take much time at all to make your garment from scratch!  I think my dress came in the mail in about 2 weeks time.  I thought that was quite impressive as this dress was made for me and I am located in Canada.  The dress was shipped in a nice sturdy flat box.  Upon opening the box I immediately loved the dress!  The dress is made incredibly well.  I love all the beautiful extra details in the construction of the dress like the banded waist and the bodice darting.  Lots of thought and work went into making this dress!

The dress I chose is the Bird Embellished Stretch Poplin Dress in navy.  What an amazing dress!  The dress is made from 98% cotton and 2% spandex for comfort and less wrinkles.   The embroidery on this dress is really something special, so thick and so detailed.  They even embroidered a little bird on the back shoulder of the dress for something extra special.  I did change a few details of the dress to customize it to make it more flattering for me and more my style.  The dress design originally came with cap sleeves.  I am not a fan of that style of sleeve as I always feel it makes my arms look much bigger so I opted for an elbow sleeve.  I think an elbow length sleeve makes me feel a little more comfortable and it's still a wonderful sleeve length for summer.  For the neckline I opted for a wide v.  When looking through all of the necklines of the dress on the model I felt like that one would be the best for me.  I did end up keeping the length of the dress the same as I always like the below the knee length on myself.  This dress also comes with POCKETS!  I know so many of us love that feature even though we rarely use them for anything! LOL.

If you haven't already checked out Eshakti you really need to!  They really have something for everyone!  They offer dresses, tops, jackets, skirts, pants and denim.  I have to say I looked over those denim pieces and I think they are incredible!  I really do need to get a piece or two for myself!   The prices at Eshakti are really reasonable on everything!  I definitely would expect to pay way more for something custom made and of this exceptional quality!

Let me know if you have ordered from Eshakti before or if you are going to order!  I would love to hear all about it!

OUTFIT DETAILS

Customized embroidered dress - Eshakti

Bicycle handbag - Mary Frances

Bow fascinator - Precis Petite

Earrings - Winners

Brooch - Natasha @ Winners

Bangle bracelets - Lia Sophia

Wrap bracelet - Swarovski

Watch - Kate Spade New York @ The Bay

Shoes - John Fluevog

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The gingham print always has such a retro feel to it and I love that.  Anything retro inspired usually catches my eye and this skirt was one of those pieces that I was very excited to wear.  This skirt has a lovely weight to it giving it shape but it's not too heavy to wear on a warm spring day.  I love the faux buttons on the front that add some nice detail and the skirt is high waisted so you can try so many different looks with it. 

You can never go wrong with black and white as it easily matches with everything!  I often go towards red accessories though as they really pop, especially my adorable mini backpack!  The beaded details and embroidery are really something special!  I have been really into backpacks lately and this one is perfect as it is pretty enough to wear with my more dressy pieces!

If you notice my shoes and love them as much as I do, well then you have to check in the kids section.  That's right, these adorable Kate Spade for Keds shoes are kids.  I noticed them right away on the website and was sad that they were kids but then I checked the reviews and lots of adults were saying they bought them for themselves so I gave them a try.  For reference I purchased a kids size 4 and they fit my size 6 feet perfectly!

OUTFIT DETAILS

Gingham skirt - Chicwish

Asymmetrical neck top - Chicwish

Mini beaded backpack - Mary Frances

Hat - Winners

Sunglasses - Kate Spade New York @ Winners

Bangle bracelet - dconstruct

Watch - Kate Spade New York @ The Bay

Wrap bracelet - Swarovski

Sneakers - Kate Spade for Keds @ The Bay

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Finding the perfect spring or summer outfit can be difficult.  For me the best outfits look unique and are comfortable.  I know I have purchased things in the past that look great but are so uncomfortable and after just a few minutes of wearing it, I regret it! LOL.  Not this outfit!  This outfit from April Cornell is probably my favorite for this season!   It's both unique and incredibly comfortable. 

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This cotton top and cotton leggings I am wearing are so versatile as you can wear by themselves or as laying pieces.  I wore them together in my blog post just a few weeks ago in a completely different way.  The options are endless with the ways you can wear them!  One of my favorite things about them is they are both made from cotton.  This makes them so soft, breathable and great quality to wear and wash them over and over again!

See the top here:  Canada - click here,  USA - click here

See the leggings here:  Canada - click here,  USA - click here

Now lets talk about this amazing coverup piece! (See it here:  Canada - click here,  USA - click here) It is such a stand out piece and I can't wait to wear it all season long!   The top part is a lightweight soft printed fabric that buttons up and then below it is the most lovely soft pink lace that goes all the way down to your ankles.  The lace part is completely open so it flows so nicely when you walk or move.   I chose to layer leggings and a t-shirt underneath but you can layer a dress as well.  So many options.  You can also wear the whole piece open by not doing up the top buttons and wear it like an open vest.  That really looks gorgeous as well.   Another amazing things about this piece is it comes in sizes XXS and all the way to W2 Plus size!!  So anyone can get this gorgeous piece to wear this spring and summer and look fantastic!

To see all that April Cornell has to offer click here in Canada or Click here in the USA  

April Cornell offers:

Ladies fashions in REGULAR & PLUS size

Baby, Girls and Mommy & Me fashions

Linens and kitchen products

Home: including bedding and cushions

Accessories: including shoes, bags, jewelry, hats and scarves

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Offer is good until June 30, 2019  (Offer is good for ONE use only per email address)

OUTFIT DETAILS

Lace dress vest - April Cornell (Canada - click here,  USA - click here)

Embroidered leggings - April Cornell (Canada - click here,  USA - click here)

Crochet lace trim t-shirt - April Cornell (Canada - click here,  USA - click here)

***  PROMO CODE OFFER!!! ***

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Offer is good until June 30, 2019  (Offer is good for ONE use only per email address)

Hat - Vintage

Rose bag - Juicy Couture

Pearl bracelets @ Ross

Shoes - John Fluevog

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