Wishlist: ModCloth Bags

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Golly, I've been tripping heels over head lately for ModCloth's bags and purses lately. I definitely don't generally spend a great deal of money on one item, but I feel as though a purse is something worth an investment. I would love a new travel bag, really, one that I can take to class, bring on the bus, on road trips, shopping, and lunch with girlfriends. So I'd like a purse equivalent to the purpose of an "everything bagel," I suppose. These are some I'm salivating over, but I'm really leaning towards the Travel Bright bag :) It seems to simple and would match with so much. I'm a neutral geek when it comes to bags, though you couldn't tell at all from these ;) What are your favorites?!

First Internship Satchel

Travel Bright Bag

Upwardly Mobile Satchel

Sold-Out Show Satchel

Outfit: Classic American-Italian Eating

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This is probably a super-unessicary post, and maybe not my best outfit of all time, but I really wanted to have someone document this top forever on the internet. It's the paperclip top. I wore it on my first day moving in to university and one of the 'Frosh Bosses' said (and I quote), "Omg, you're the girl with the paperclip shirt - Cara right?" Ya, that's me. Also, we went to East Side Mario's for dinner last night (delish Italian food) and I stole my mom's lollipop. She's on a kick about how sugar causes wrinkles. But I couldn't really hear her telling me the proven research because my face was so stuffed with gooey melty brownies. Whatever, #YOLO.

^ don't worry, I use that phrase ironically, not to be taken for realzies. Drake is a Canadian treasure, though. 

** Also, pardon the weird shade of my legs here. Photography does weird things. 

top: H&M, shorts: Forever21, ring: Harmony Crafts

Outfit: A Day in the Heat!

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Welcome. In case you forgot, I'm Cara. Breathe into your paper bag and remain calm, because it is me - with straight hair. I walked on the wild side today and put some effort into my appearance for a date night out! I do this so rarely because a) it takes too long, b) it damages my hair c) it rarely looks good and d) if it does look good, I step outside and all my hard work turns into Donna Summer circa 1970. No good. Today, though, I'm quite satisfied!I wore this outfit with new gladiators and enjoyed a chicken wrap and cheesecake for dessert. What? Blogs are supposed to be overly-detailed aren't they? Hope all your weekends were eventful and/or relaxing :)

top: Bluenotes, skirt: Keepers, 

Outfit: Floral + Denim

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Howdy folks. Welcome to a post about one of my favourite outfits. It's not really that great of an outfit, but I always remember it as the outfit I wore on my bf and I's second date. We went to Cornerstone Cafe for cinnamon buns & tea, and then saw "Horrible Bosses." Did you just get some crackers to go with that cheese?

On a more important note, both this top and vest were approximately $10 at the Garage Outlet. Me and my mom always hit up the outlets at the end of the summer for the best summer basics. They're on sale x5. It's definitely my favourite cost-efficient shopping tip! 

This is still one of my favourite combos that I choose to wear over and over - do you have any outfits like that? 

top and vest: Garage Clothing, leggings: unsure, sandals: Birkenstock

Wishlist: Nixon Love

Follow @caraallover I blame my boyfriend. Before him, I happily thrifted. I purchased something over $20 maybe once a year. I bought watches on eBay from $2.99-15.00. But now, with his expensive and classy taste, I've fallen for Nixon and everything they produce. And if you're a poor uni student, it makes it even harder.

Nixon is an awesome company that ranges from clothing, bags, jewellery, headphones, cases -everything. The #1 thing I love about them is that you can tell each piece is crafted with you in mind. Each watch is created for a specific purpose. Surfer? There's a watch for that. Snowboarder? A watch for that too. They're like that damn iPhone app store - something for everyone.

Here are some that I am currently wishing were on my wrist right now (in ascending order of awesomeness and price):

Click for the Nixon Website

Outfit: Homemade Skirt

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Guess where this skirt came from? Well the fruits of my own labour of course! Yes, I really made it. It was my summer project last year but I must tell you that I almost killed my family while making it. Whenever I start a new sewing project, I am giddy with the promise of a magnificent looking/fitting item. However, after about 4 hours and only having the pattern cut out, I tend to lose it. I mean LOSE IT. Crying to my mommy to take over for a few minutes usually does the trick. Whatever, it was a pain to make but now I have a lovely wrap skirt. Can't wait to wear it more this summer. The weather is starting to heat up here in Guelph and that means biking to get ice cream with my man as soon as possible! Also, hope everyone is having a wonderful mother's day :) I surprised mine with fancy lotion, and now she's ditched me and my brother for a motorcycle ride. Meh, it is her day.

top: Joe Fresh, skirt: handmade, necklace: gifted bangles from India

Wishlist: Those Hippie Shoes.

Follow @caraallover How many times have I heard someone refer to something I own as "That hippie ________" ? A lot. But Birkenstocks take the cake. They are the ultimate. Which is the reason I'm so in love with them. I've had my pair of Birkenstocks since I was 16, and they're still going strong at 4 years old. Now please don't judge me with what I'm about to say: you've heard of the shopping channel right? No one watches it much with the invention of online shopping, but I just put up with it for 2 hours because Birkenstock was showing their new line and I was fascinated. The over-enthusiastic elderly lady and the nice french man knew their stuff, and I was glued to the TV.

Birks are amazing for your feet. They don't take the place of custom orthotics like I have needed for years (blame pronating feet combined with scoliosis inherited by my mother), but they're pretty close. The cork insoles mould to your feet and they frequently remark about how you always know when you're wearing your Birks. It's true. If I accidentally put in my friend's identical size 39s, I immediately know it's not my foot imprint. So enough blabbering, I'm in love with my shoes. And I'm dying for more!

Here's some I'm absolutely swoooooning over:
www.birkenstock.ca

The current pair I've happily stuck with for years!

Something good for your feet can be absolutely adorable!

This "Yara" is at the TOP of my wishlist. I'm drooling over them.

Outfit: More Flowers?

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Greetings. I'm sorry, but I didn't wear this dress today. I cheated. I wore it last weekend. But forgot to show it off! I got it from the store I talk about all the time - Skirt - and it was super cheap because it's missing a button or 2. Now that I'm looking at the pictures, it looks a little scandalous. What with the tattoo peaking through the cut-out and all, but meh. I'm young, right? Another tidbit of info; the second I decided to go outside and take pictures, it began raining and thunder-storming. Canada, eh? 

dress: Skirt, shoes: Bluenotes

Blog of the Moment!

Follow @caraallover Hey guys. So I just had to share with you my recent blog crush right now. It's Kaylah over at The Dainty Squid! She has only the cutest style that I am nowhere near daring enough to try to pull off. I recently browsed her Etsy store and immediately fell in love. I can just here my mother yelling "Why would you buy something that looks like what Nonna wore when I was born! Just look in her closet!" And the answer to that is - "Mother, Nonna is 5 feet tall and round-Italian-grandmother-shaped. I am far from that. That's why I browse vintage inspired Etsy stores, ok? Anyway, these are some picks I'm just swooning over :) Especially the first pink smock, and blue dress <3

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Outfit Post: Business Woman!

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Howdy. Happy Sunday! I'm having trouble keeping my eyes open as I type this because I've been up since very early in the AM. I got up for a quickie road trip with the BF this morning, luckily we made a pit stop to Timmy's. On the bright side, we sold his un-used longboard! But that's irrelevant. Ignore me. Hopefully going in to Backpeddling to get my bike fixed today if I can get my butt up off the couch. I went to my little sister's school play last night with my fam and it's absolutely crazy how fast they grow up - I could have sworn she was 6 years old yesterday, now she's turning 13? Oh, and she's super tall all of a sudden. Either way, I was so proud :') Then we celebrated with ice cream. Obviously, how else do you celebrate? I also wanted to send a big thank-you out, because last week I passed 1000 views after only a few months of being up and running :) I don't know how important that is, but I'm pretty excited about it - so thanks x 1000! (Get it?)

blazer: thrifted, top: Bluenotes, necklace: West49, jeans: American Eagle, shoes: PayLess

What I Wore: Hanging Out

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Hello friends. You've caught me amidst what I like to call my natural habitat. Also known as "chilling." It mostly involves something comfy, and very little effort. I do a lot of this "chilling" as I really have nothing else to do. And good gracious, it was hot yesterday. I wore this sweater because it was like, 5 degrees all morning and raining. But that's Ontario - raining than sunshine. And humidity. Hence the hair. I hope you've got fun things planned for your Saturday - I am shockingly STILL unpacking. And organizing. And throwing things out. As overwhelming and a pain in the ass as spring cleaning is, it's so refreshing and I feel instantly lighter as I drag a garbage bag of old clothes off to donate. Mostly because it leaves room for more clothes, teehee :)

sweater: Bluenotes Outlet, dress: Garage Clothing, watch: eBay

What I Wore: Miss. Dress-Up

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Hooray! I'm free! No more books. Teachers. Class. Exams. Now what am I going to do with myself? Probably not much. But think about the money I'll save on coffee since I can technically sleep til noon now! I could get a gym membership? YA, OK. Maybe take up a hobby? Only time will tell. I can, however, start practicing my french in anticipation for our trip to Quebec next Sunday. We've been planning this for months, and I can't believe it's actually happening now! 

So this skirt is awesome. It was an impulse buy. 60% off. It has pockets, people. That's like kryptonite. You understand. 

I didn't try it on (elastic waistbands are pretty much a one-for-all kinda thing), and luckily it fits perfectly. It suffocates my waste into Size 000 proportions. But whatever! This has been enough blabbering. Have a wonderful day, ok? <3 

Top: Joe Fresh, Skirt: Skirt Store, Heels: Payless