A Week of Getting Dressed

The week started with a red on red look that was directly inspired by a movie still I’d seen the day before. Thus began the flow outfits for the week. A woman I saw in the elevator complimented my outfit saying wearing red brings such JOY. I completely agree.

The still in question:

Next, a suggestion for what to wear on the first day of your period. The day was warm and breezy and I was headed out on a hunt for red props to photograph for a job and wanted something on that felt like nothing.

I wore the above outfit two days in a row (a common occurrence) and now here we are for period day three. I’m in another pair of bloomers and bravely wearing all white, which I love to do. In fact, when I was interviewed last year by Erin for Blackbird Spyplane’s ‘Cool Mom Style’ guide she asked me about this and how I approach wearing white with a baby. I answered that I try to embrace it, wash my clothes a lot and put on an apron at mealtimes because I want to wear what feels good. I also have this ‘soil removing stick’ from Maison Empereur that works really well. On this day I was headed to pick up a lemon meringue cake and some baby t-shirts.

A tip for baby basics in Toronto: as with nighties I love to go to M&F Linen Bazaar to get little Italian cotton under shirts for Lucy. Not precious, comfy and they go with everything. Strawberry stains come right out of them. Speaking of, when I shared the below photo on instagram, Cassandra Dawn (half of Country Mouse) wrote to me with a tip for getting out berry stains - before washing, pour boiling water over the stain and it vanishes! That being said, I don’t mind a strawberry stain:

In the afternoon I went to catch Béatrice Côté’s show at Zalucky Contemporary before it closed. This was a good idea as the paintings were truly beautiful. Before the show, my friend Amy and I popped into Mrs. Huizenga where we were practically shrieking with joy at the ample amount of treasures to be rifled through. I left with overalls and two adorable hats for my baby.

I was so excited in Mrs. Huizenga (shopping with friend! beautiful sunny day! generous space and the prices are RIGHT) that I bought the below overalls. The owner of the shop used to work for Ralph Lauren and has excellent taste. I’d been thinking about overalls lately (influenced by my daughter’s collection?). The last pair I wore were French workwear that I bought at Paul Bert Serpette in 2019 but haven’t felt right for now. These are both baggier and softer and I like how they look folded down and they became my outfit for the next day:

I wore this to try the new Brasserie Côte (which I’ve now lunched at three times since it opened, and twice this week no less). I appreciate that they are open all day, walk in only and don’t rush the service. The order on this day was a beautiful ‘salad’ of ham, white asparagus and crispy capers, frites and oeufs mimosa that came with such big anchovies on top that taking a bite felt like taking a swim. Two mini bottles of Perrier to complete the meal.

Here’s what to wear when it feels like 34 degrees outside and you’ve been up since about 3am: dress like a peony, put on pink ballet flats and pink lipstick. When all else fails hide under a hat and go get a gelato.

Last but not least, an outfit in a gelato-esque palette of apricot, chocolate and vanilla. I wore this to another lunch date, back again for the ham salad.

Thank you for reading <3

P.S. A truly outrageous summer refreshment is this ‘Banana Cream’ soda by Olipop. It tastes of a melted banana popsicle, banana medicine etc. and not suitable for drinking a whole can - but half a can over ice? I’d have it again.