JET SET | My Shopbop Vacay (Non)Essentials

A super cute Jonathan Adler passport case.

If you're one of the lucky few to have a boarding pass waiting in your inbox right now, you're likely in the market for some beach-ready packables. Your basic one-piece bather and rubber flip-flops might have sufficed(ish) at the splash pad last summer but when on a tropical vacay, remember the following: you are a beach goddess. Your only mission is to drink heavenly rum-filled concoctions, not do the dishes, and look cute. Drinking and not doing dishes is easily done. The cute part?  You are obviously already cute. But it's tough to completely look the part when you're dealing with unstocked stores and rifled-through racks at Winners. Don't settle for leftovers, goddess. These finds from Shopbop will help you be the prettiest player on the playa. Bon voyage! I personally opt for the 'free shipping' option to avoid having to pay duties/customs up front. No promises but I've gotten away scot-free so far. 

Pitusa Abaya Maxi Dress, $98, Shopbop

Nixon Small Time Teller Watch, $60, Shopbop

Loeffler Randall Sarie Strappy Flat Sandals, $175, Shopbop

Bop Basics Neon Stripe Raffia Clutch, $100, Shopbop

Jules Smith Americana Choker, $98, Shopbop

Ancient Greek Sandals, $185, Shopbop

Marysia Swim Antibes Scallop Bikini

Joie Rose Gold San Remo Sandals, $150, Shopbop

9Seed Tulum Cover-Up, $128, Shopbop

Ray-Ban Mirrored Aviators, $170, Shopbop

Disclaimer: Real Life Runway occasionally receives vendor/brand sponsorships for mentioning their products and services. RLR only picks things that she is seriously tempted by - hence last night's binge-shop of the above products. Now all she needs is a plane ticket. Anyone?

BREAKING | Target Leaving Canada

This morning's news is hard to believe. I mean, we knew we were having problems. But, was it really that bad? Couldn't we have worked it out?

Target sent shockwaves through Canada this morning with its decision to shutter all 133 of its Canadian stores due to poor sales. After launching here in March 2013, the company lost almost $1 Billion in its first year, and while losses have decreased since then, the chain continues to lose money daily. "After a thorough review of our Canadian performance and careful consideration of the implications of all options, we were unable to find a realistic scenario that would get Target Canada to profitability until at least 2021," the U.S. parent company's CEO Brian Cornell said in a release today. The company's 17,600 Canadian employees will receive 16 weeks of compensation during the shutdown period.I get it. They had to go. It was a failed project from the start. That bullseye's looking pretty prophetic now, isn't it?

But anyone else feel like they were just starting to fall in love with Target Canada? I loved using my Red card. I adored so many of the designer collaborations. Those little Starbucks cupholders that attached to the shopping carts were a stroke of genius. The Hallowe'en/Christmas/Easter section was the best. And does this mean we won't be able to get our hands on the Lily Pullitzer for Target collection this spring? Ack! 

Even though we could sort of see this coming, the speed of the retreat is shocking, isn't it? Goodbye Target. I, for one, am sad to see you go. 

See the Joe Fresh Summer '15 Lookbook

Pics via Joe Fresh

I'll do anything to avoid the cold right now - and if that means jumping on a plane and heading someplace steamy, I'm willing to do it. However, since 'willing' and 'able' are unlikely to coincide this month, I've settled on vacationing vicariously through other people's hateful Instagram feeds. It's just mean, isn't it? I've found that browsing the spring/summer collections also helps. The Joe Fresh Summer '15 Lookbook just dropped if you're looking for ways to escape, too. It's a bit of a slow burn, this one - but I've found a little black jumpsuit (see above), some sporty mesh and some head-to-toe whites that will def be making their way into my wardrobe once the snow melts. Enjoy!

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Birds of a Feather

Metal & Leather Feather Pendant Necklace, $140, Coach

In case you missed this from yesterday's post, check out this stunner from Coach. SO crazy cool, right? I cannot figure out the pricing strategy but the exact same necklace is available with a leather chain for $100 more. Seriously? I plan on hitting up a craft store, buying black leather string or possibly even a black shoelace, and DIY-ing my own. $100? As my mother would say, 'Who's going to give you $100?' Oh, nuh-uh uh. You can't pull the wool over our eyes/the necklace over our heads that easily, Coach. Savvy shoppers, unite!

happy fri

xx

THE NEW | 15 Trends to Try in 2015

Kendall Jenner in Vogue

Originally posted in The LOOK

My favourite thing to do in the middle of a deep freeze is avoid it. No, really, I stay as far away as possible from any natural air, sprint to the closest heated car or building whenever I have to be outside, and generally make any excuse I can to not have to go out at all. My dog and I go on winter runs, not walks, so he and I get exercise but limit the potential for frostbite. And when skiing, you can literally only see the tip of my nose. I look ridiculous but my Hot Hands-warmed thumbs are giving the thumbs up inside my oven mitt-sized mittens. 

While avoiding the cold, I spend my time dreaming. Dreaming of warm places, dreaming that a plane ticket will find its way into my cold hands, and dreaming of spring fashion. The spring runways were loaded with temptations that I can't wait to wear. And since 2015 is officially here, I see no reason why we can't start wearing some of spring's pretty pieces right now. 

These 15 finds will help bring you right up to speed for 2015...

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