last weekend

Thursday was the last day of my internship, and now it's my final weekend in Toronto. Things are wrapping up and I'm sad to leave but looking forward to some new experiences coming my way. The weather has been perfect, there's just something so special about Toronto in the summertime. Tomorrow I'll be going to Drake's Ovo festival which I can't wait for... last year's suprise guests included Jay Z and Eminem. After speaking with someone in the know, it sounds like this year's lineup may even top that. On Monday I'll be heading to my parents' house for a week to spend some time with them before I leave and to pack... a task which is just so daunting I can't think about it without getting completely overwhelmed.

(Wearing vintage romper, Repetto flats, H&M bag, Aritzia boater hat) xx E

shades

The countdown has begun... only 12 days before I'm outta here. I'm trying to get my fill of all my favourite things, including all my favourite clothes that I won't be bringing with me. This dress is one of my favourites for wearing to work and basically sums up everything that I want to wear this summer: oversized, neutral shade, lightweight and sheer. The baggy simplicity of what Ashley Olsen has been wearing lately is something that's really resonated with me. These boots are the best, but they're quite heavy and totally impractical for the damp end of summer/early fall in the UK, so they're sadly being left at home.
Again, please keep any shopping / eating / nightlife recommendations coming. I have definite plans to visit London, Oxford, Paris and Barcelona, but am open to go anywhere, so please tell me the best places to go in any European city!

(Cheap Monday dress, Michael Kors clutch, Pixie Market sunglasses, Jeffrey Campbell boots) x E

on avenue

Had a fabulous weekend and I hope you all did too. I bought these Margiela shoes on sale at The Room last week after being in love with them all season. When The Room's sale had further markdowns last week, I just couldn't resist any longer. They're comfortable and perfect and I'm finding any excuse possible to wear them.
It's so HOT in Toronto - I feel like I'm melting the second I step outside. This sweater lasted about 5 minutes in the heat, but I shouldn't complain... in a few months, it'll be snowing again and then I'll be dreaming of sweltering summers.
PS I leave in 3 weeks, so please keep any and all Europe recommendations coming via emails and comments! I'll definitely be hitting Paris, Barcelona and London but probably other places as well, so if there's anything I must see / eat / visit, please let me know!! (Maison Martin Margiela shoes, T by Alexander Wang dress, Horace sweater, Tom Ford sunglasses, Michael Kors purse) x E

young and movin fast

I wore this outfit last week to the Black Keys concert at the Molson Amphitheatre with my best pal Sydney (where we, coincidentally, ran into another best friend, Helen)... and then picked it up off the floor the next morning and wore it to brunch. I've been living in this leather jacket all summer, and the t-shirt is a perennial favourite (shirts stolen from ex boyfriends always seem to be the best ones, am I right?). Also went to the SBTRKT show on Friday where Drake made a surprise performance. It was a great week for music.
Satorisan was kind enough to send me these sneakers a few months ago, and while I'm not a very "sportive" girl, these are the perfect summer shoe. The leather is a little bit worn in and washed to perfection and the shoes themselves are beyond comfortable. I'll definitely be packing them for all the travelling I'll be doing in Europe. (Muubuu leather jacket, "borrowed" shirt, Abercrombie skirt, Tom Ford sunglasses, Gucci fanny pack, Satorisan sneakers, various jewellery) xx E

la soie

Happy 4th of July (and Happy belated Canada day to my fellow Canadians)! A month from today is my last day in Toronto (as I mentioned a while ago, I'll be completing the last course of my degree in Oxford during the month of August, and then travelling around Europe for a while after that), and I'm trying to get my fill of everything I love about summer in the city before I have to say goodbye. This whole month will (hopefully) be filled with concerts, rooftop patios, interning, shopping the amazing summer sales, spending afternoons lazing around in Trinity Bellwoods, and, of course, being with best friends and family.
I wore this Winter Kate dress to afternoon tea at the Royal York with my mother yesterday. This is the second Winter Kate piece I've posted recently and I have many more in my closet. It is probably my favourite line for summer - everything is lightweight, floaty and vintage inspired - I practically live in their maxi dresses and floaty cover ups. This will definitely be packed for my trip to Europe, so you'll probably be seeing it again. Wearing a Winter Kate dress and Ecote sandals. x E