Simplistic statement

Leather jacket Asos

Grey loose top last season

Denim chambray shirt J.Crew

Black jeans American Eagle

Nike free 5.0 Nike

If you follow me on instagram you will know I have a slight obsession with anything marble. Marble has quickly become the coolest counter top to take pictures on. I love that marble is such a simplistic statement. It instantly brings a hint sophistication and chicness to decor, accessory, or outfit. Here I’m wearing my favourite marble necklace, I kept the rest of my outfit simple because I was doing a lot of walking downtown Vancouver, I needed to be warm and comfortable. What do you think of marble as a decor or fashion item? 

Easy Breezy.

Hello friends! Happy thanksgiving Monday to everybody. Sorry I've been away so long,  sometimes I put to much pressure on myself to have this perfect blog, and post everyday.

Then I get swallowed up in my computer, that I’m not spending my time where I should be. So from now on: Balance. I love this blog, and I love being able to show you what I’m doing, and my outfits. Speaking of my outfit.

These pieces are staples in my wardrobe, and if you don’t own them already I encourage you to! A classic simple white button down blouse and boyfriend jeans. It’s incredibly easy to dress this look up, heels and cute jewelry. An instant put together look. I love effortlessly chic outfits. What’s your go to look?

 

 

 

 

 

White button up blouse from Old Navy

Boyfriend jeans  from Old Navy

Nude and gold kitten heels from Le Chateau

Blush.

Hello friends! Sorry about no #TravelTuesday this week, I’ve been so busy! My sister’s wedding is coming up on June 13, so I’ve been scrambling around trying to get everything done. I promise to be more consistent next week! Today’s outfit was inspired by the crop top, I’m not one to show off my stomach, but I loved the detail in this top. Paired with high waisted pants, there’s a tiny bit of skin showing but definitely not too much. I love pairing crop tops with high waisted pants, and then you don’t have to worry about tucking your shirt in, or it being uneven in the back and noticeable. I love the sport/runners trend right now. I really hope it never goes out of style. How everybody’s Thursday going? Any plans for the weekend? X 

J 

 

 

 

 Crop top from Forever 21

Jacket Forever 21

High waisted pants LC by Lauren Conrad

Shoes Vans from Office

Traditional Chinese Wedding Cake!

You will need…

1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix, baked in a 9 x 13 pan

3 eggs (or what your cake mix says)

^½ cup oil (or what your cake mix says)

1 cups water (or what your cake mix says)

1 (3.5 ounce) box vanilla instant pudding mix

1.5 cups milk

4 ounces cream cheese

8 -14 ounces crushed pineapple, drained without any juice(use amount desired, more or less to your tastes)

½  container Cool Whip

14 ounces angel flake coconut (or however much you want)

Directions…

After you have baked your cake in a 9x13 pan, allow it to cool completely.

Take a large bowl and combine your milk, pudding mix, and cream cheese.

Cover the pudding mixture and place it in the refrigerator to allow it to chill and thicken.

After the pudding mix has thickened, spread it over the first baked cake to act like a glue to stick the second cake on top.

Take your drained pineapple, and spread it over the pudding mixture.

Next you will take your cool whip and spread it evenly over the pineapple.

To finish, sprinkle a desired amount of coconut over the top, and then place the 12 maraschino cherries in rows of three across the cake.

Cover your cake, and place it in the refrigerator overnight.

Serve and enjoy!

This cake is amazing, and easy to make. I did not put the maraschino cherries on top because I'm going to wait until the day I serve it. It can last up to two weeks in the freezer, but make sure you take it out 24 hours before serving so it can become room temperature.

Green on Green

Lately I have been obsessed with cacti, and succulents. I don’t remember when this obsession started, but I just can’t get enough of them. If you want to see some amazing cacti visit yesterday’s post where I went through the Muttart Conservatory, they have some amazing plants! When I saw this shirt it was love at first sight, I could think of 10 ways to wear this wonderful piece. Has anyone been star-struck by an amazing garment? I chose these boyfriend green jeans with this top to tie in the green, and then to add some edge of course I had to add the leather jacket. I have been loving this one from Reitman’s I got a couple months ago! Who else is just as obsessed with succulents?!

 

 

 

Top Reitmans 

Jacket Reitmans

Pants Reitmans

Shoes: LC by Lauren Conrad

This post is not sponsored by Reitmans, I just happen to like their spring/summer 2015 clothing :)

Lilac season is here + Mother's day ideas!

 It’s lilac season, and just in time for mother’s day! Did you know that lilacs are an edible flower? I’ve never thought to eat it until I was snooping around trying to find things exciting ways to decorate with lilacs. It tastes just like it smells actually. Lilacs are my favourite flower, my mom enjoys them to. Try out one of these recipes for your mom for mother's day, they will make great gifts!

Lilacs definitely need to be displayed, they have an amazing aroma that can fill the whole room. They are so fragrant that everyone will be stopping to smell this flower when friends come to your house. Find your favourite vase and display! If you don’t own a lilac tree you can buy them at your local greenhouse that sells plants. Don’t be discouraged if it doesn’t smell right away, lilac trees need at least five years to mature and produce fragrance.

Myself, my family and friends give these cupcakes a thumbs up!

Lilac Vanilla Bean Cupcake Recipe

• 2+1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup lilac sugar (recipe follows)
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• ½ cup heavy cream or whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons lilac syrup (recipe follows)
• 1 cup fresh lilac blossom (rinse well and pat dry with paper towels)

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place liners in cupcake tray.
• Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl and set aside
• Beat butter until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
• Add both sugars to the butter and stir until combined.
• Add eggs one at a time.
• Beat in vanilla extract and lilac syrup.
• Add flour mixture and milk.
• Add in fresh lilac blossoms and stir together until the lilacs are throughout the mixture
• Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
• Remove from oven and  let cool completely before frosting!

Lilac Syrup:

You will need:

• 1 cup white granulated sugar
• One cup Water
• 1+1/2 cups clean fresh lilac blossoms
• A few drops of purple food coloring (optional)

Directions:

•  Separate your lilac flowers from the stem (this can take a while)
• Make sure the lilac petals are rinsed off, then dried
• Place the flowers sugar and water together in a saucepan and heat on low.
• When the  mixture starts to boil turn the heat down to low and simmer for about 10 minutes until the mixture thickens.
• Stir in the food coloring if you want
• Remove from heat, strain out the flowers and let cool completely.
• Place in sealed jar and store in a cool dark place.

For the Lilac Vanilla Buttercream:

You will need:

• one sticks butter, room temperature
• 4 cups icing sugar
• 1/4 cup lilac syrup
• 1 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Directions:

• In a bowl whip together the butter, sugar, syrup, and vanilla extract
• Add the rest of the sugar
• Add the cream and blend throughly.
• I recommend you add more syrup or cream if it looks like your icing needs it. It can get to thick, or not lilacy enough
• Decorate how you wish with your favourite tip and flowers!

 Lilac Sugar:

You will need :

• 1 cup white granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup lilac blossoms rinsed and patted dry

Directions:

• In a mason jar or any clean jar lying around your house layer ½ inch of sugar at the bottom of your jar, then layer ½ inch of lilacs. Keep doing this until you get to the top
• Give it a shake and make sure the flowers are distributed evenly.

·         Add a bow and your done! Perfect gift for someone! Make sure you store in a cool place

Lilac bath salt: (similar to the lilac sugar)

You will need :

• 1 cup epsom salts
• 1/3 cup lilac blossoms rinsed and patted dry

Directions

• In a mason jar or decorative item that closes tight, layer ½ inch of sugar at the bottom of your jar, then layer ½ inch of lilacs. Keep doing this until you get to the top
• Give it a shake to make sure everything has come together

·         Add a bow and your done! Perfect gift for someone! Make sure you store in a cool place

 Lilac, blackberries and cream: (great for a picnic with your mom)

You will need :

• 5 blackberries (or however many you would like)
• A few lilac petals
• 3 tablespoons of heavy cream or whipping cream

Directions

• Place all ingredients in a decorative bowl and stir together.
• This also can work with blueberries or any fruit you would like, but I prefer blackberries