Dear readers,
In case you hadn’t noticed, it’s Summer.
Of course you have! How could anyone fail to notice? My sister reports that it is “Super hot!” in Vancouver, and we’ve just come out, slightly tanned and toasted, from a week of humid heat waves that are ever the hallmark of the season in Ottawa.
Now that temperatures have returned to below boiling state, a soft, light jacket is always nice to have on hand for breezy days or summer nights when the temperature dips to something just a touch warmer than chilly.
I happen to have worn this particular lacy one from LOFT Lou & Grey quite a lot. But you know what makes me really happy? I shrunk it in the dryer (on purpose) and it fits me even better now. The size I purchased was a petite small because the XS sold out while I was deliberating said purchase, and I wasn’t sure what the fit would be anyway. I figured that if I ordered up from my usual size, I could always rely on the dryer to do some magic since it was 100% cotton. Yes, I know this method is very tricky. 😛
When I got it in the mail, I almost sent it back. It was so huge and loose and shapeless on me. You can see it here in this picture of my hubby and me in Banff, standing right beside Lake Louise!
I suppose it’s hard to see in this ‘after’ photo since I don’t have it zipped up, but it has more definition now and doesn’t hang so loosely anymore. I am one happy girl as I never know when the dryer plan will backfire on me!
Jacket: LOFT Lou & Grey ‘Hint of Lace’ moto jacket (2014)
Jewellery: Tiffany Heart Key Charm pendant (2013)
Top: Moon sleeveless patch blouse (2013)
Skort: Ya Los Angeles ‘Darling’ bow skirted shorts (2013)
Shoes: TOMS ‘Splatter’ wedges (2013)
I like wearing pale neutrals and pastel colours in the summer heat… I’m sure pretty much everyone feels the same, although I have spied a few ladies walking down the street clad in the darkest colours. I don’t know how they do it! You are also probably sick of seeing this pink skort on me, but I can’t help it. It’s comfy, cute, and too easy to throw on –I suppose you could call me lazy. And it’s not like I do jumping jacks or cartwheels in the street, but I certainly appreciate the added peace of mind of not having to move in ladylike ways (or remember to) all the time.
Happy Summer!
xoxo,
– Cathie
