Shorts and stripes

It seems that yesterday was the last day of Summer in Vancouver? 
Today the rain is back. My rain jacket and my rain boots are on, and jeans are my new best friend. Yesterday I wore my favorite shorts from F21. I got them years ago. My mum has commented before that they look a bit sloppy, but I cant stop wearing them. They are the most comfy shorts I own. I also feel like myself in them. My ass is not showing, so I can go about my day without thinking that my ass is hanging out. I do not know how some girls wear super short shorts?

My shorts are from F21, my blouse from Winners, my earrings from F21 and my shoes from Steve Madden.

I hope you have a wonderful Summer wherever you are !!

- Vanillamilla

Tights and Shorts

Tights and shorts a legit combo?

OOTD.
Decided to go for my ripped shorts that has been with me for 7 years and black leggings.
Sometimes you just want to be comfy and not really show any leg.
I find I tend to wear leggings and shorts instead of jeans because I feel it is more comfortable.
I can move around better and be more free.

I put on my fancy tweed jacket to make the outfit less casual. I also wore a my small black bag
which gives a girly touch.

What I wore: Grey top with letters and shorts from F21, Tweet jacket from H&M, Converse, and black purse from Winners. Funny fact " When I wear this purse people think its from Prada or that it is a really expensive bag, but I only paid $19 for it ".

Is leggings and shorts something you would wear?

Hope you have a great week !

- Vanillamilla

Flower Power

There is nothing that makes me more happy than to see the flowers growing outside, and to see the clear blue sky. Whenever I see roses I am guilty of smelling them, and sometimes stealing a rose petal or two, so I can keep smelling them throughout the day. Sorry neighbours!

I remember being younger and crushing rose petals with water and then straining the mixture to make perfume. I remember making flower crowns of daisies. I love Summer!
On such a beautiful day I decided to wear my flower skirt, because it reflects the weather and my mood nicely. Something I like about this skirt is that it hugs your hips and gives you more of a womanly shape. Very Eva Mendes. I always she pictures of her in flowery dresses and pencil skirts like this.

What I am wearing : Skirt, top and necklace from F21, shoes from Aldo and Bag from Claire's.

Denim jacket from H&M. 

 

 

What is you favorite thing about Summer?

 

 

Hope you have a nice and sunny Wednesday!

 

-Vanillamilla - http://vanillamilla.com/

When in doubt wear stripes!

When in doubt wear stripes!
Stripes are classy, easy to wear and you can find clothes with stripes at most stores.
If you buy a piece of clothing with stripes it's not likely to go out of style.
I have been wearing stripes since I was 12 and it is still in style!

Wherever I don't know what to wear, I find myself grabbing this striped top I'm wearing in the pictures below. This top has been with me for two years and I still wear it. I usually don't wear a hat with it, but for some reason I was inspired by the Gondola in Venice. I wish that wearing this outfit would magically transport me to Venice, where I could sit on a bench overlooking the river and eating pasta. Hopefully one day this wish will come true? Maybe even share a Gondola ride with a loved one?

What I am wearing: Black pants from H&M, Striped top from F21, Hat from Zara, Pearl earrings (that was a birthday gift when I turned 18). Lastly my shoes are from Aldo.



What is your favorite striped item that you own?




Hope you have a great Thursday !
- Vanillamilla

Summer Days

This weekend was great! I went to a barbeque with friends. We grilled hot dogs. I grilled veggie hot dogs. For dessert we grilled banana with chocolate while we listen to Summer songs. Yummy! Banana and chocolate taste amazing when the banana has been caramelized by the heat of the barbeque. You should all try it if you have the chance!!

Sunday I spent my time doing laundry, cleaning and food shopping. A typical Sunday.
I bought strawberries, oranges and bananas. I love making a fruit salad during the week.
Fruits and berries are my favourite food during Summer, and I could eat them all day!

 

For my outfit I wore a pink dress. The dress I wore has a thin fabric so it was perfect for the hot Summer day. I wore a shorts under to cover up. I also wore my white knit jacket, just in case it would get cold.

 

What I am wearing: A pink dress shirt from H&M. I am wearing a shorts under. The dress is longer in the back so it's not as short as it looks in the pictures. I am wearing a heart necklace and white knit jacket both from F21. My shoes are from Aldo, and my bag from Claire's.

 

 

 

How was your weekend?

 

 

I hope you have an great week!

 

 

 

- Vanillamilla    My New Website : http://vanillamilla.com/



 

One Dress - Tom Boy Look

 

Today is the last day of the One Dress posts. I decided to wear my fake leather jacket, my converse shoes and a silver necklace. The leather jacket gives the dress a more cool vibe. The shoes makes the outfit more tom boyish, and the necklace add some detail to the basic dress.

 

I hope these One Dress blog post gave you some inspiration on how you can change your outfit with accessories.

It's not always about how many clothes you own, but how you can style what you have differently.

I think having a few basic items in your wardrobe (like plain t-shirts, dresses, skirts) will allow you to use what you have instead of buy something new.

 

 What I am wearing: Dress from Banana Republic. Jacket from Free People. Necklace from F21, and Converse shoes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How you style your basic items ?

 

 

 

 

 

 

I wish you a good weekend!

 

-Vanillamilla

http://vanillamilla.com/ 



 

The Trench

I recently invested in a trench coat. The reason I say invest is because they are a bit more expensive, but on the plus side they have a classic shape that never seem to go out of style. I got mine at Gap.

The nice thing about a trench coat is that it dresses up whatever you wear. A trench coat is perfect to pair with jeans and a sweater, a dress or a skirt under.
This day I went for a grey skirt and a black top, because it was pretty warm out.

What I am wearing: Grey skirt from F21, black top from H&M, trench from Gap, and my favorite shoes from Ronsons. I wear these shoes a lot because they are comfy, and they are perfect for the nice weather. 

 

 

What are your favorite style when wearing a trench coat?

 

 

 

 

Hope you have a stylish and happy weekend!

 

- Vanillamilla

 

 

Errand Day

Today was a day of errands. I had to go to the bank, the post office, get groceries and do laundry.
On a busy day my favorite breakfast is a smoothie.
It gives me lots of energy throughout the day, and vitamins
(Calcium, Iron, Protein, Fiber, Vitamin C and Antioxidants).

My favorite Green Smoothie:
 - Mango (a cup of fresh cut mango or frozen mango)
- Green salad (Kale, Spinach) about a handful or two
- Banana
- Coconut water

My favorite Strawberry Smoothie:
- Almond milk
- Banana
- Frozen Strawberries

My Favorite Peanut butter and Chocolate Smoothie:
- 1 table Spoon peanut butter
- 1-2 tablespoon of cocoa powder
- Almond milk
- Frozen banana

I usually put my smoothies or ice coffee in my Starbucks cup. For some reason it makes my drinks taste better. "Maybe cause I think I went to Starbucks?"

 

OOTD

What I am wearing: Jeans, top and necklace from F21. My shoes are Converse ( Christmas gift from my brother) and a blazer from Zara (Birthday gift from my bf).

 

 

 

What's your favorite Smoothie ?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hope you have a great day!!

- Vanillamilla



Grey skirt for Summer Days

"Summer, Summer, My sweet happy Summer.
Sunshine and fun. Friends laughing, holding
hands and making plans.
Summer, Summer with you sweet birds singing,
with your barbeque and marshmallow smell,
with you ice teas, and sunny beach.
Summer, Summer can you always be Summer?
-Vanillamilla."

 

My grey skirt. I got it from Costco, which I know does not ring fashion, but I found this skirt and liked it. It has a flattering length. It is soft and comfy. My favorite feature on this skirt is that it has a built in shorts under, so I never have to worry about having a Marolin Monroe moment.

What I am wearing: Denim shirt from F21, Skirt from Costco, Shoes from Ronsons, Bag from Claire's and bangle from Armani Exchange.