Cheers to the Freakin' Weekend

Yes to this. Photo courtesy thedecoratedcookie.com 

Originally posted in The Fashion Scoop

The only thing worse than a hungry mosquito stuck in your tent on a camping trip is a bad wardrobe. Forgive me for the following fashion rant but hear me out;  When it comes to our long weekend packing list, I just think we can do a little better. I mean, those ripped-up Coors Light-stained joggers you see oot and aboot every weekend on campgrounds across Canada just don't cut it, even around the campfire. Same goes for other weekend fashion offenders - grimy old flip-flops, matchy-matchy Adidas tracksuits (Ole, ole ole oleeee), cheek-exposing Daisy Dukes and white tube socks, awesome as they are.  Call in the trailer park police, arrest those bad boys, and throw away the key. Even though I wear heels 96% of the time, I am a surprisingly apt camper. You see, I spent every summer at a hardcore(ish) tripping camp, became a counsellor, navigated our glorious Ontario lakes, even learned how to portage (solo..BOOYAH!). So while I can totally appreciate gettin' dirty and roughing it with the best of 'em, there comes a time when you need to toss your old jogging suits and refine your look, if only for the Facebook tags you'll be getting next Tuesday. I'm not suggesting you bust out your falsies and stilettos just yet - this is May 24 after all - you can still wear your comfy shorts, your bear-ready runners and of course, your cozy hoodie, but it's all about how you wear your off-duty pieces that will help you look terrific, not tragic. I've put together 4 cute outfits to get you from Friday to Monday in style, whether you're heading to the campground, cottage or backyard BBQ this May 24. Click here for the looks.

Happy Long Weekend, y'all! Hope the weather's great, the beers icy cold and the marshmallows juuuust right x

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

Glamp

John Vachon (1914–1975), Untitled (Marilyn in Canoe), 1953, photographic reprint, 27.9 x 35.6 cm, Courtesy of the Estate of John Vachon and Dover Publications Inc.

The Hudson's Bay Company Collection Multistripe Bikini, $75, The Bay 

Clayoquot Wilderness Resort in B.C - photo courtesy wildretreat.com

Glamping in Africa - source: luxuryvacationsource.com

Majestic Tipi Lodge, Les Moulins, France - photos courtesy Domaine Les Moulins

Clayoquot Wilderness Resort

Printed Canvas Play Tents, $229, Restoration Hardware Baby & Child 

Dunton Hot Springs Luxury Resort, Colorado - photo courtesy Dunton Hot Springs

Hmmm, maybe I'll reconsider this whole camping thing...

It's Friday!  I probably don't say it nearly enough, but I'm so grateful for your unwavering support of my little fashion blog (and my sister's brand new rlr mini).  To say thanks, we've teamed up with our favourite brands to bring you some very fun treats, exclusive to RLR readers. Hoorah! Check back next week for all the great giveaway deets.  You will so not want to miss this!  Happy long weekend, my loves.  

xoxo