Thankfully I have pool chairs and beaches to hang out on ?. 

Beach blankets: Zaful

Glad I finally got to have my first beach day of the year. It’s been sunny and warm in Vancouver for the past couple of weeks (BLESS) but I’ve either been busy with school, work, or going away to have had any time to spend at the beach. This past weekend I finally had a bright and sunny day off so Terri and I hit the beach! Kits beach was bumpin’ with beach-goers who all probably had the same day planned as we did. Thankfully we got lucky and found parking a block away which is SO rare especially on a day as nice as last sunday. 

I made it a goal last year to try to have more adventures. This year I’m making it a goal to gym and beach as often as I can this summer. If I’m not darker than I’ve ever been after this summer then I will have failed. 

If you were wondering, my deliciously adorable beach blankets are from Zaful. LOVE their swimwear selection and affordable prices. A lot of people ask me whether or not you can trust these sorts of websites and the products they offer. I’ve had nothing but good experiences with Zaful so far! As long as you do your research and read the reviews on the products, I think you really can’t go wrong!

What’s your favourite beach in Vancouver?

Athleisure has become more and more prominent in Vancouver’s fashion scene in the last year but I think this year it really has stolen the spotlight. Vancouver has always been a city full of athletic-wear clad active, healthy individuals anyways. So I think that is a huge reason why we’ve adopted the comfort and versatility of athleisure so easily. For me personally, some how hoodies have made its way back into my closet. I love pairing a simple hoodie with a coat for a more “normcore” look, or with a bomber for a more relaxed “chill” look.

My favourite bomber lately has been this one from Zaful. It’s very affordable, which is always a plus, and actually surprised me with its quality. It’s been a staple this winter as Vancouver has been unnaturally cold. The inside of the jacket is actually quilted and padded so it retains body heat extremely well. There is also an extra pocket on the inside of the jacket which has been a life saver for my phone especially since the battery life has significantly decreased due to the cold. (Apple… DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS PLEASE).

Zaful also always has discount codes hiding around their site so make sure you keep your eyes peeled for that. Here’s one that I found as I was leaving the site for 15% off. The code is “ZFCB01”. Enjoy!

Hope you guys are having a great week so far!

More soon,

Told you I’d be back with another Zaful post. And of course it’s yet another off the shoulder top. I actually bought this one because I wanted something in this style for my trip to LA! I thought it’d pair really nicely with pair of vintage Levi’s shorts and a denim jacket. And I wasn’t wrong!

The shirt is a stiffer material than I thought it would be but I actually quite like it cause it helps the shirt hold its shape and makes the ruffling more noticeable. I thought the sleeves could’ve been a little smaller but I still think it’s a cute top. The unique cut would be more suitable for a festival (with a body chain and lots of temporary gold tattoos!) but you bet I’m still going to wear it anyways. 

I actually love how this top looked with my Canadian tuxedo ensemble. The soft and girliness of it offsets the vintage and distressed denim pieces perfectly. 

   
And of course the last thing I LOVED about this top is the price. I got this piece for under $15 which was SUCH a steal. I actually snipped the thread that held the sleeves to the body of the shirt and now it doubles as a tube top without the sleeves. I’ve been trying to save up so that I’d have more spending money for my trip to LA so I’ve definitely been on the hunt for great deals. And this was definitely one of them! 

You can find the shirt here

Hope y’all had a great week! More soon,