Something About That

Stay up to date with our latest posts!

Summertime

in Fashion, Outfit Post on

It’s here, it’s finally here!!

Hands down, summer is my favourite season. I love everything about this time of year. The fashion is fun, the weather is perfect, and the produce is fresh and gorgeous! The season really does fly by, so it’s important to take full advantage of summer while it’s here.

For many of us with full time office jobs, this means we need to make the most out of evenings and weekends. I spent this past Friday night at an outdoor parking lot party. For those of you who are Lee Brice fans, you know why I couldn’t get this song out of my head. It was literally, a parking lot party. My country-hating co-workers may have judged me a bit when I played the song for them that day, but haters gonna hate!

I got up early the next morning and went down to the St. Lawrence Market. It’s one of the largest farmer’s markets in the world, and a big tourist attraction in Toronto. It was a really interesting experience to be in a market that large on a Saturday morning. It was a tough decision, but I decided to buy some raspberries, heirloom tomatoes and figs. I’d never seen raspberries that perfect before! While I was waiting my turn to pay, a chef from a local high end hotel was shopping at the same stand, and he was absolutely loving it. An exact quote from him was “this is why I wake up in the morning!” It was just really awesome to see his excitement for the fresh ingredients, but then again, I’m quite the foodie myself.

Since it was a gorgeous summer day, I felt like a dress was an appropriate outfit choice. I figured if I threw on my trusty denim vest, I’d have myself an outfit. It was the perfect way to transform a dress that would typically work better for the office or an evening function into something more “daytime-friendly.”






Photos taken by my mom

OUTFIT DETAILS:

Dress – Rachel Roy via Hudson’s Bay (Similar) // Vest – Gap (This year’s version)
Bag – Gap (This year’s version) // Shoes – Sam Edelman via Hudson’s Bay (Same)
Belt – American Eagle (Similar)// Necklace – Stella & Dot (Same)

Have you ever been to a Farmer’s Market? I feel like I need to go again soon!

Related Posts

Comments

    • Jackie says

      Haha I actually love the heat, it’s just humidity that I can do without. That said, fall clothing is always amazing!

      Reply

  3. Nikki says

    So adorable! Love that outfit! We had a really amazing Farmer’s Market in Memphis, but it sucks here in Jackson. It makes me so sad because going to the market was one of my favorite Saturday activities! I seriously would go every Saturday!

    Nikki
    thefashionablewife.com

    Reply

    • Jackie says

      Wow, you must have been spoiled with amazing produce! Hopefully you can find another market nearby. This one isn’t close to me either, but I can see it being a treat sometimes.

      Reply

    • Jackie says

      You should totally get one! I wear mine all of the time, even more than my denim jacket just because it’s not as hot in the summer.

      Reply

  10. Jade Morriss says

    Great look, as always. I particularly like the bag, it has a very summery look to it, if you know what I mean.

    One thing I enjoy about your blog, aside from your wonderfully styled outfits, is your words. It’s hard to explain, but there always feels to be a pep in your words. Is this just me that feels like that?

    🙂
    Bits & Bobs

    Reply

    • Jackie says

      Thank you so much for the kind words about my blog. I really try to write how I speak, and to keep things a bit less…. formal? It’s nice to know that comes across to people that I don’t know in real life.

      Reply

  12. 365HANGERS says

    We’re so happy it’s summer and your farmers market sounds so fun. You obviously picked the right place if a chef was shopping their too 🙂 Love your outfit and sounds like a perfect day!

    xx 365hangers

    Reply

  14. Deborah says

    LOVE summer as well – and glad to find another blogger who understands my pain of having a full time job and can only do summery things on the weekends haha.
    Love the denim vest – it really ties the rest of the look together! That dress is stunning on you!

    xo Deborah
    Coffee, Prose, and Pretty Clothes

    Reply

  15. Meghan Hayes says

    That dress looks sooooo comfortable! I’m fortunate to live in an area where everyone farms and shop local is a big deal so I have several farmers markets to choose from. I’m so spoiled with all my fresh stuff!

    Reply

    • Jackie says

      Yes, it’s a dress that really works if I feel like eating a big meal 😉

      The local food movement is picking up speed around here, but I think we still have a way’s to go before I can say there’s choice as far as markets are concerned. It’s so exciting to see people shopping local though. I find such a difference!

      Reply

  19. Chelsea says

    So jealous of your raspberries- AND your amazing sense of style! You have the “effortlessly cool” look that I could never pull off!

    Reply

    • Jackie says

      You’re too sweet! I’m sure you could pull off a similar look. I wasn’t sure about the vest when I first got it, but it quickly became a staple.

      Reply

  30. Marlen says

    Seriously, the power of a denim vest astounds me. I love slipping it over something fancy and making it a cute daytime dress. You look adorable! And that fancy hotel chef sounds amazing haha, it must have been so nice to see someone so excited and happy. I love going to farmer’s markets- I always get ridiculously tempted by all the tasty foods and end up spending waaaay more than I allowed myself. i have no self control ;(

    xo marlen
    Messages on a Napkin

    Reply

  32. Cee says

    This is such a perfect summer look! When the weather is warm, I can’t live without my denim jacket, but a denim vest is even better for those really warm days – and I love the way your looks layered over your blue dress 🙂
    xox,
    Cee

    Reply

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Find me on Instagram @jackmise