It’s officially summer vacation! Life is business as usual for this corporate girl, but I did go on a short and sweet trip out to Atlantic Canada over the long weekend. If you’ve never been to the East Coast, you need to make the trip. It was pretty incredible!
The last time I went on a long vacation was when I took a trip to Hawaii for two weeks with my 2 friends. It was an incredible experience and I can see why so many people have Hawaii on their bucket list! There’s just so much to do there that you could go for 2 months and do a new thing every day! You can go hiking, book a private charter with this company, road trip around the island, snorkel, sunbathe on the beaches, try the local food, the list goes on!
Though I’m from Canada, I really haven’t travelled domestically very often, I tend to just watch my friends go to these amazing and beautiful places like the Outer Banks beaches, which always makes me incredibly jealous and longing for that summer vacation! So when a friend of mine accepted a summer job in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, I knew it was the perfect opportunity to visit and make a trip out of it. As you can imagine, I have plenty of photos to sift through, and I’ll be sharing some with you soon.
Oh, and if you were wondering where I’ve been, my vacation is the reason behind for the my blogging hiatus. Oh, and now I’m home sick with a summer cold. Not to worry, I’m back, and working on some really exciting blog-related projects that I’ll be sharing with you in the next little while!
In the meantime, I wanted to share an outfit I wore just before heading out east. The outfit features my denim shorts, since I live in these during the summer. I have a couple variations on this style from Gap, and they’re basically perfect for everyday wear. I love that they’re not too short, they come in great washes, they fit well, and aren’t too sloppy to wear to work.
Recently, I channelled my inner hippie and wore them with my tie dye tank and a wide hair band. In order to feel a bit more polished, I threw on my favourite white blazer and called that an outfit. Of course, the blazer was mostly for indoor wear, since local businesses love blasting the air conditioning when it’s warm out. There is nothing like feeling that cold air on your body, especially if the weather is making you sweat. And that’s the good about wearing a blazer because you can take it on and off as you please. I had once made the mistake of wearing a jumper when I went to my friend’s house, not realising that her air con wasn’t working, and she was in the middle of contacting this jacksonville air conditioning company to come and sort the problem out for her. I don’t think I’ve ever been so warm as I was that day. Luckily, they sorted it out for my friend, but I think I’ve learnt my lesson. So, styling my outfit with a blazer is the best of both worlds. #firstworldproblems
Photos taken by my dad
OUTFIT DETAILS:
Blazer – H&M (Similar) // Tank – Target (Similar) // Shorts – Gap (Same)
Clutch – Gap (Similar) // Shoes – Sam Edelman via Hudson’s Bay (Same)
Headband – Aldo (Similar) // Necklaces – Stella & Dot (Same and Same)
What are your tips and tricks for keeping up the blog while on vacation?
The Real Arnolds says
Ummm…I love YOUR hair. This outfit has such a cool vibe. Thanks so much for stopping by!
xo, Amy Ann
The Real Arnolds
Jackie says
Thank you so much!!
Meghan Hayes says
This is adorable! I love it. Hope you feel better soon. The closest I’ve been to Canada is EPCOT. I would love to go to the east Atlantic Canadian coast in the winter and see snow on the beach. I just think that’s the coolest thing.
Jackie says
I can’t say I’ve ever seen snow on the beach either, but I’m such a warm weather girl, that I’d look to go back in the summer again 😉
Anna Baun says
Such a fun summer look! Love all details!
Anna
alilyloveaffair.com
Jackie says
Thank you so much Anna!
Arianne says
girl, you sure know how to accessorize
Arianne
Jackie says
Aw, thanks!! I just find accessories can really make any outfit more fun!
Sara Strauss {Sincerely, Sara} says
I love all the jewelry you’re wearing! Very boho and fun!
~Sara
Jackie says
I love playing around with costume jewels!
FloralConstellation says
loving all the colors in this outfit! and don’t you just hate summer colds? haha hope you feel better 🙂
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Jackie says
UGH they’re so annoying!! It’s almost worse than a winter cold somehow…
Head to Toe Chic says
I hope you had a great trip! I’m loving your blazer and shorts together, and that amazing headband!!
xo,
Angela
Jackie says
Thanks!! I could totally see you rocking a headband just like it!
Milu Sosa says
Love this look!!! the top’s tie dye paint effect is so adorable and the headband is so cute!!!
I invite you to visit my blog and let me know if you would like to follow each other to stay in touch.
XOXO
Milu
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Jackie says
Thank you so much!
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Jackie says
I always love a good pair of sunnies!
Stylin' In St. Louis says
Such a great look! I love how you did your hair! Gorgeous! Hope you are feeling better! Colds in the summer are no fun!
xo,
Jacqueline
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Emily {Isnt That Charming} says
I’m swooning over how you paired that adorable headband with this outfit! So pretty.
Isn’t That Charming.
Kacie Cone says
Gorgeous!! I love this whole look so much, that headband is too cute!
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Madeline Mihaly says
loving those shorts! they’ve been a hot seller at my gap haha 🙂
Also – that headband is a gorgeous print!
Maddy
http://cassidylou.com
Carolyn says
cute floral headband!
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Tamara says
I would love to visit Prince Edward Island! I’m such an Anne of Green Gables fan! Also, I’m loving the headband :).
Tamara
http://www.trulytamara.com
Anita says
lovely blog 🙂
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Odellia Mantzur says
Cute jacket, love the unusual necklace too 🙂
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365HANGERS says
We are just so in love with this outfit and need your headband. SO perfect and love how it goes with your top!
xx 365hangers
Marianne Friedman says
Love this look! You really know how to rock this head band! This look would be fab with or without the blazer! Great post girl!
Marianne
http://www.goodgirlgoneglam.com
Anna Martin says
Beautiful accessories <3 Love the boho vibes in this outfit!
– Anna
http://www.melodicthriftychic.com
Chelsea says
I really, really wish I could pull of the polished boho look like you do! LOVE your hair!
Sam Cole says
you look so fantastic here jackie, i super adore the bandana. Really pretty and put together. When I am on vacay, that is when I take advantage of collaborations or guest postings.
thanks Jackie, i agree with your thoughts. There is no need to spend too much for something that is just a trend. Thanks for the visit.
xo
Sam
http://fabulouspetite.blogspot.com
Alice Young says
LOVE your headband!
The Velvet Black // UK Style, Beauty & Lifestyle Blog
Kathleen Harper says
Lovely combo! My favorite part would definitely have to be your colorful headband – such a statement! You look beautiful.
<3
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Maggie says
I absolutely DIG this headwrap!! I love how you mixed the patterns with the headwrap and the skirt. The necklace is perfection! How amazing to travel around Canada – I want to take a trip up there sometime!
Maggie
http://www.PolishedClosets.com
Haley Valerie says
I love your shirt!
Haley
haleyvalerie.com
Elana Katz says
I think this is my new favorite outfit of yours! It looks so effortless, and your accessories game is so killer here. I just love all of it!
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Anonymous says
Your casual outfit is so chic!
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Ashleigh says
I love the head wrap! It is so chic and summery. I can never seem to pull them of though!
-Ash
http://www.stylizedwannabe.blogspot.com