TOPSHOP MATERNITY + STAMPEDE GIRLS NITE

Posted by kait / June 30, 2014

Who doesn’t need an amazing night out once and awhile? I’m just about four months along now and I can definitely use a girls night! I have been feeling super boring since I am tired all of the time and love lounging around in my cozy PJs! Okay, so it’s not that bad – lounging around is kind of the best. But still, getting a bit glammed up and heading out with my girlfriends is something I have been missing so I cannot wait to hit up Cowboys Dance Hall on Wednesday Night for ‘s Girls Night Out! My good friend and style blogger Ania B will be co-hosting a Stampede style presentation with ! Get down there for 8:00pm because some lucky ladies will walk away with brand new outfits from TOPSHOP that are perfect for wearing to the Stampede. There will be plenty of other fabulous prizes including an awesome TOPSHOP gift card giveaway!

Since I won’t be fitting into very many regular TOPSHOP threads over the next six months, I was super excited to see that they are now carrying TOPSHOP Maternity at the Chinook Centre store now. The section isn’t huge but what they have is fantastic – not only do they have great staples like chambray shirts and skinny black pants but they also have some great trendy pieces that you can work into your maternity wardrobe as well.

I started hunting for some great summer pieces as my bump grows over July and August and found so many perfect items. But I also realized how much of the maternity line would be perfect for creating the ideal Stampede wardrobe. Of course, instead of doing shots at Nashville North, a leisurely stroll with a candy apple around the fair grounds is more a pregnant lady’s style so comfort is key. I found three great looks that are so cute while still spinning a bit of the Western vibe that the Calgary Stampede is so famous for.

Check out these adorable outfits that will work with your sweet baby bump and look great for Stampede. And stop by the TOPSHOP Maternity section at Chinook Centre this week to pick out some great looks for the TOPSHOP party on Wednesday. Hope to see you there…

SHOP THE LOOKS:

Maternity Chambray Shirt // Maternity Aztec Trousers // Maternity Moto Vintage Jeans //Maternity Folklore Dress // Maternity Long Leg Dungarees // Maternity Washed Pocket Tee // Maternity Seamless Bump Band // Blue Espadrilles // White Double Buckle Sandals // Alaska Harness Boot // Leather Stitch Bag // Lipstick in Brighton Rock // Feather Fedora in Tobacco

POPPY BARLEY X #YYC

Posted by kait / June 17, 2014

Since our awesome party with Poppy Barley last month at Phil & Sebastian, I have been absolutely loving my blue jean baby flats and my city boots. Completely custom to my feet and legs, these are such a dream! Since it is still such a fabulous and somewhat new product to most Canadian gals, I thought I would let you know about two upcoming opportunities to get your hands on some sweet Poppy Barley gear!

This weekend is going to be pretty incredible with fantastic rock shows all over the city as part of Sled Island. There will also be some pretty epic shopping opportunities – namely Parksale over in Haultain Park. Poppy Barley is setting up their booth there from 10am til 8pm on Saturday June 21st. You can check out their brand-new product, ask questions about these amazing custom-made shoes and also get your feet/legs measured for a custom pair of boots or shoes! All of the vendors and more .

ALSO! My lovely friend Ania from the amazing Ania.B blog is hosting a Stampede-themede giveaway with Poppy Barley and ATB Financial! You can win $500 in custom shoes made just for you. Just pin 2 win! More details over at Ania’s blog.

THREE’S COMPANY!

Posted by kait / June 14, 2014

The past few months have been so busy that I haven’t had much time to stop by here and work on the blog. Not only have I been working away on freelance projects but I’ve also been busy working on an exciting little personal project of my own with Byron!

Well, the news is officially out! We are expecting a baby this December. We are beyond elated for this incredible news and we cannot wait to meet our new best friend later this year. I still can’t believe that we are going to be parents THIS YEAR! What an amazing feeling – and of course, a bit nerve-wracking too – thinking about all of the work we need to do and prepare for the baby.

I have had such hardcore fatigue during the first trimester it was hard to get myself motivated to get things rollin’ but we managed to start purging some junk that we’ve been carting around for the last four years in our spare bedroom! I can’t wait to start freshening it and making it a beautiful new space that will hopefully be inspiring and interesting for brand-new little person.

We are already planning the adventures we will have with our new family – I feel like somewhere on the West Coast with insanely good sushi will be in order. I am already going through massive withdrawal!

Anyways, I am SO happy to share our big news with you all. It means a lot to still have readers after I haven’t been around much the last few months! Stay tuned for more baby updates coming soon! xoxo