Lucky Charms

Wishbone Objet. Photo via: High Street Market

When news broke that our penny would be no more, I was more than a little upset.  I'm the type of girl who purposely avoids cracks in the sidewalk, who refuses to open an umbrella indoors and naturally, who picks up every single lost penny she finds.  Without pennies, where would I find my luck?  So, I hit up google and tracked down pretty lucky talismans to see me through our penniless future, from a pretty Jennifer Meyer-esque horseshoe necklace by Lilly Lawson that I now wear every day, to kitschy evil eye bracelets from L.A (both on Etsy..love Etsy...).  Now, I'm fully stocked in the luck department. Knock on wood.

Still, a girl needs a break to keep her luck intact so with that, I bid you adieu for a week.  I'm off with my family for some much-needed summer R & R.  We're heading to Ottawa to check out some Van Gogh at the National Gallery, market-strolling at ByWard, then off to cottage country for the rest of the week. Whee!

Happy Friday the 13th, everyone (one of my favourite days, strangely enough). Thanks for all your love over this past little while.  Your comments, tweets and facebook 'likes' make me smile every single day. With you, my lucky charms, a girl doesn't really need pennies...

Gold Wishbone Paperweight, $48, Jayson Home

Printed Ruffled Top, $27.94, Old Navy

Belle Noel Wishbone Cuff, $140, The Bay 

Jennifer Aniston in her Jennifer Meyer Wishbone Necklace

Lilly Lawson Wishbone Necklace, $32, Etsy 

For the Bees Bracelet by Jenny Bird and Burts Bees, $24, available at The Bay starting July 25th (100% of proceeds go towards the Pollinator Partnership)

Geox 'Donna' Loafer, $160, Nordstrom

French Connection Horseshoe Scarf, $36.50, asos.com

SerenaLeena Crystal Evil Eye Bracelet, $13, Etsy

Art Passions Design Dragon Pendant, $5, Etsy

Wegner Wishbone Chair, $641, Design Within Reach

Rosita Bonita Horseshoe Necklace, $202, FarFetch.com 

Summer Hours

Printed Cotton Shirtdress, $39.95, Gap

Printed Espadrilles, $14.95, H&M

It's Thursday, which in summer terms really means Friday, non?  And at 4 pm, your mind may have already transported you up north somewhere; the inviting waters gently rocking the dock, the sounds of loons and cork pops and crackling fires making up your hot summer playlist.  Whether you have a family cottage (don't even tell me if you do...) or have been lucky enough to make the invite list, you'll need pretty packables to look chic all weekend long.  For my list of 10 cottage essentials, check out this week's post at iVillage.ca

Is it wine time yet? x

Just Beachy

Stripe Tunic, $90, J. Crew

cov·er-up (cu-ver-up) An effort or strategy of concealment, especially a planned effort to prevent something potentially scandalous from becoming public.  

A great cover-up allows you to lounge poolside or grab après-beach cocktails in style without exposing all of your naughty bits. Leave a little something to the imagination this summer with these 10 under-$100 ‘kini-covers in my weekly style article at iVillage.ca.  Now, where's the beach?!

Festival Style: Splurge vs. Save

Rosie Huntington-Whitely and her crew invade Coachella. Photo credit: PacificCoastNews.com

As you plan your foray into festival territory, it's important to strike the perfect combination of casual and cool. From SXSW to Coachella to Jay-Z’s upcoming Made in America, the season of music festivals is in full swing. Get with the band in these festival essentials, perfect for swaying, jumping, and fist-pumping in enviable style.  For my top 10 splurge vs. save picks, check out my full article at iVillage.ca

Hooded Anorak, $49, Joe Fresh

Multi-Coloured Skull Bracelet, $15, ALDO Accessories

Paper Straw Bag, $29.95, H&M

Printed Tie-Belt Shorts, $24.94, Old Navy

H by HUDSON Mirar Boot, $275, Revolve Clothing

A Too Pretty Two-Piece

This floral number is like a hot trip to the tropics all tied up in one pretty 'kini.  Love!

Pick it up now ($24.94 per piece..though I would highly suggest you buy both) at Old Navy