Lady in Red

Pollen Sweater Inc. crewneck, bag c/o Mary Nichols, vintage dress, H&M wedges

 My girls trip away to Pender Island this past weekend could not have been more perfect. Since this was my last “West Coast weekend,” I’d like to think Mother Nature conspired to put on a great show for me: the sun was out, seals were playing, there was this consistent light breeze and most surprisingly of all: it was actually warm enough to suntan.

Emaan, one of my faves, took these pics for me on our little sundeck where we spent about 50 per cent of our time – can you believe she doesn’t have a photography background?! Follow her on Twitter here for lots of fun updates on everything from the local music scene to the latest Vancouver happenings!

The sweater I’m wearing in these photos is actually kind of special to me. My family’s cabin is on the Sunshine Coast, and we’re about a ten minute drive away from the fishing village of Lund, one of my favourite little spots in the world. There’s a company there called Pollen Sweaters Inc. that sells these special fisherman sweaters that are quite literally impervious to just about anything. They completely shield you from the cold, they can go in the washer and dryer, they stand up to salt water, etc etc. Anyway, everyone in my family gets one at one point or another since we spend so much time on the Coast and this year I finally got mine in red! I love that it’s incredibly practical but it’s still cute enough to throw with more stylish pieces, like my favourite little vintage sundress.

Here’s a few more parting snapshots of my weekend away:

My friend Amanda (who’s back from med school in Ireland for a visit, so happy!) as we crossed over the ocean to Pender Island.

Wine: the star of the weekend. My delicous Rosé here reflects the trees outside.

The view at sun down as we hung out on the porch Saturday night.
Hope all of you are off to a good start this week so far!

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  1. 4.16.12

    Looks like such a fun weekend! Red looks great on you by the way! Lovely look 🙂

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  2. 4.16.12
    Lexxie` said:

    Beautiful! The photo with wine looks very good.
    Red looks great on you.
    xx

  3. 4.16.12
    two birds said:

    I love this outfit. That sweater looks so comfy and I love it layered over the sundress. And those last three photos are gorgeous! So glad you had a fun weekend!

  4. 4.16.12
    Erin said:

    You look adorable! I love the sturdy red sweater paired with the flowy red sundress. Such great styling! And it's awesome that a sturdy sweater can also be so cute!

    -Erin-

  5. 4.16.12
    Sunkissed said:

    You look amazing! I love your wedges! And that picture of your wine is so beautiful!
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  6. 4.16.12

    Amazing in red! So stunningly gorgeous! Your friend is so talented. Tell her she should definitely go into photography. Imagine what she could do?

  7. 4.16.12

    Love the lighting in these photos and your outfit too of course ; ) Oh how I wish I had a cabin at the ocean to retreat to! It must be so nice!

  8. 4.16.12
    Joana said:

    Gorgeous photographs. I love your skirt, by the way! So glad you're having fun 🙂

    xo Joana

  9. 4.16.12
    Joana said:

    Gorgeous photographs. I love your skirt, by the way! So glad you're having fun 🙂

    xo Joana

  10. 4.16.12

    Love your sweater and it's great to hear the story behind it. Also, I'm now craving a glass of rosé!

  11. 4.16.12

    Beautiful cuff! I love roses and rose, so this post made me happy 🙂

    –Izumi
    My blog: HYBRID HUNTER

  12. 4.16.12
    Bonnie said:

    You look absolutely GORGEOUS in red. It's your color. I love wearing red because it seems to stand out more with my dark hair.

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    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

  13. 4.16.12
    xoxoCat said:

    Ugh looks beautiful. So jealous! I spent the week at home studying!

  14. 4.16.12

    Gah what an absolutely beautiful place to hang out and relax. This sweater is amazing, definitely a practical and stylish piece. The red looks so wonderful on you!! Sounds like an amazing weekend 🙂
    xJennaD

  15. 4.16.12

    Omg!!! amazing pics. You look really beautiful 🙂

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    A chic kiss 😉

  16. 4.16.12
    lisa said:

    Gorgeous photos and outfit. You should wear red more often.

  17. 4.16.12

    Your outfit looks amazing!))
    Hope you guys had fun.

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    x

  18. 4.16.12

    you look gorgeous!!
    kisses from prague
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  19. 4.16.12

    The sweater is great. I love when a piece has a special story like that! Glad you enjoyed your getaway!

  20. 4.16.12
    AVY said:
  21. 4.16.12

    Your trip sounds/looks amazing – and I love the all red look, I can never seem to pull off red so I'm envious of those who can!

    Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com

  22. 4.16.12

    You look so beautiful! all of this photos are stunning. I love that red skirt paired with the red sweater. Looks like you had a blast!

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  23. 4.16.12

    Red is a stunning color on you! Those sandals look adorable, and seem comfortable too!
    You have a lovely blog! Followed!
    xx

  24. 4.16.12

    red wine always puts a smile on my face.. it's such a delicacy to me.. lovely photos.. that looks like a very beautiful place.. and looking amazing in red btw.. suits you!

  25. 4.16.12
    jules said:

    looks like a beautiful weekend!!

    xo julesinflats.blogspot.com

  26. 4.16.12
    Amy said:

    Those pictures are incredible! She took awesome pictures for not being a photographer.

    Amy

    fashionandbeautyfinds.blogspot.com

  27. 4.16.12
    Asher said:

    Lovely color on you 🙂

  28. 4.16.12

    Just discovered your blog, you look great!!

  29. 4.16.12

    you look amazing, and that weekend sounds amazing! I love the monochrome red look. Also, that wine photo is lovely. I feel like its the perfect snapshot of summer!

  30. 4.16.12

    Gorgeous photos! What a wonderful weekend! And BTW you look amazing in red (and now I am singing "Lady in Red")!!!

  31. 4.16.12

    Those photos are lovely!
    And I love the story behind thar red sweater 🙂

  32. 4.16.12

    this color is amazing!!! looks great. your blog always has the cutest things

  33. 4.16.12
    Heather said:

    I love you in red – those pictures are breathtaking! And that wine glass is too cool – love the reflection 🙂

    XO
    http://www.pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com

  34. 4.16.12
    Mallory said:

    I love the look of the sweater over a sundress. I would never think to do that.
    Sounds like your trip to Pender was a great way to say good-bye to the ocean. My parents have a place on Saturna Island, so I make sure to visit it every time I'm out West so that I can remember how amazing the coast really is.

  35. 4.16.12
    Sam said:

    Pender Island sounds and looks heavenly, such a serene place, thanks for sharing the beautiful pics. you look lovely in red. I am crushing on your pretty gold rose cuff

  36. 4.16.12
    Well... said:

    Wow, wonderful outfit photos and gorgeous photography shots at the end! Love this post <3
    I love how clothing can be special because of the story behind it. Your red sweater is a perfect piece to mix with the coolish spring nights too.
    Glad you had a great trip, it sounds like it went perfectly 🙂

    Trendy Teal

  37. 4.17.12
    Wren said:

    This is gorgeous. I'm glad you had such a lovely parting weekend. The ocean will be waiting for you to return.

    Wren

  38. 4.17.12

    drop dead gorg!!!! you look amazing in red, and love the wine to go with~ cheers!!! xO!

  39. 4.17.12

    love the red on you! Xox <3 hautepinkpretty.com

  40. 4.17.12

    Gorgeous photos!

  41. 4.17.12

    I love how you pulled off red on red! Sometimes a one color outfit can be hard but yours looks effortless! Beautiful! 🙂
    ~Amber
    styleofsisterhood.blogspot.com

  42. 4.17.12

    You are beautiful and I'm in love with the photo of your friend. It's the most pretty thing I've seen all day.

  43. 4.17.12
    Cee said:

    These shots have me swooning, pally. I was living vicariously through your gorgeous weekend via Instagram and these shots definitely do not disappoint – particularly the shot of your rose glass with the tree reflection. And you are looking as effortlessly lovely as ever. That Pullen sweater caught my eye instantly; I would never have guessed it was a practical piece, it's so stylish and such a lovely colour! And the perfect match with your adorable chevron print vintage dress. Hope you week is off to a good start, my lovely pal 🙂
    xox,
    Cee

  44. 4.17.12
    Marisa said:

    Your photos in this post are amazingly beautiful! It's also incredibly cute that you and your family all have these fisherman sweaters 🙂

    Marisa
    http://style-rhapsody.blogspot.com

  45. 4.17.12

    Stop being so awesome already!

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  46. 4.17.12

    i love the shot of the wine glass! love red on you

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  47. 4.17.12
    Marcella said:

    Oh, sounds and looks like you've had a magical time! Wish I could have joined you (sorry if that sounds weird lol). That fishermans sweater really proves that authentic things are the best – love the structure and obvious quality – amazing that it came in such a fashionable colour too! And of course, looking absolutely amazing, the outfit is so classy, it really suits the flash looking cabin location.

    Hope you're well x

    Marcella

  48. 4.17.12
    MizzJ said:

    Oh my gosh, I feel a little bit more relaxed just living vicariously through these photos! I love your sweater and out this outfit too – you look like a pretty strawberry haha!

  49. 4.17.12
    jamie said:

    aw, so happy you ladies had a great time together! your red fisherman sweater is the bomb-diggity! you look red hot in red 😉 hoping that life is treating you with lots of happiness and joy my dear alex.

    xx

  50. 4.17.12
    just me said:

    wow red is your color. looking so great in red :)))

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  51. 4.17.12
    becks said:

    soo gorgeous! i love the red on red you have on! x

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  52. 4.17.12

    Lovin this whole outfit. I love putting a sweater on over a skirt. Such a great feel.

    xx

    Amanda – My Cowlick Blog

  53. 4.17.12
    Britta said:

    Man, that sounds like an absolutely fantastic girls weekend! Hoping to do one of those in a couple weeks, now that exams are over (finally!!!). The pictures are just breath taking- that shot of you in the sunset is my fav!

    ~Britta

  54. 4.17.12
    Sarah said:

    These photos are beautiful, red looks amazing on you! Xo

  55. 4.17.12

    Great outfit, love the skirt!

  56. 4.17.12

    Your friend is very talented. The photos are really lovely! Glad you enjoyed your time away. Have a great week!
    Suzi x
    For the Love of Audrey

  57. 4.17.12

    Naw, looks like yall had one stellar getaway hun. Red looks insanely lovely on you which Im jealous about because it quite literally looks tragic on me… anyway your friend did a fab job on the photos! All these turned out rather lovely ^_^

    Eeli xo

  58. 4.17.12
    Leah said:

    The red and caramel are so perfect together! My new favourite combo!

  59. 4.17.12
    Heather said:

    Beautiful shots! I really love the shot of the wine with the reflection of the trees in it! I also love your outfit. You perfectly styled red on red.

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  60. 4.17.12
    Audrey said:

    I love your sweater !
    Thank you for your comment 🙂

    xoxo
    http://www.audreyrobert.blogspot.com

  61. 4.17.12
    jo said:

    Just stumbled upon your blog and love it!

    Hello from your local blogger!

    xo Jo

    http://whiterosesandcoffee.blogspot.ca/

  62. 4.17.12

    Gorgeous outfit! I love the skirt and sweater together, and the sunglasses look great on you as well

    xoxo Sootjeelina <3

  63. 4.17.12

    Looks like you had an amazing weekend! ^_^

  64. 4.17.12
    Gabriele said:

    sounds like the most perfect weekend!! you look gorgeous in red, im glad you had a great time!
    xx

  65. 4.17.12
    Elisabeth said:

    Wow stunning photos! That sweater is awesome, I would definately have some use for it here in Finland. Do you know how much they are in euros, and can one buy them online somewhere?
    Thank you for leaving such a sweet comment on my blog, I have tagged you in my latest post with 11 questions.

    xxx
    E from Helsinki
    http://dragonflyelisabeth.blogspot.com/

  66. 4.17.12

    absolutely love that sweater!!

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  67. 4.17.12

    Beautiful pics ! Love your red outfit !

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  68. 4.17.12
    Julia Lis said:

    lovely!!

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  69. 4.17.12
    Jessica said:

    this is so cute! i love the story behind the sweater, its always great to have something that means so much to you

    -jessica
    http://runninginsideus.blogspot.com/

  70. 4.17.12

    These shots are just gorgeous. And it looks like such a relaxed, fun trip away.

    You totally sold me on your red sweater. I want one! Only problem is, it would never be cold enough to wear here. Sad face.

  71. 4.18.12

    love this monochromatic look! these pictures are amazing : )

    xo SideSmile,
    Ashley

  72. 4.18.12
    Joyce said:

    I love the practical yet cute sweater, it is such a great red color! Goes well with stripes, nice outfit 🙂

  73. 4.18.12
    Natalie said:

    red on red….very risky…but it looks good!

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  74. 4.18.12
    Cara said:

    love the red on red!
    xo Cara
    http://www.afashionloveaffair.com

  75. 4.18.12

    Looks like an AMAZING weekend! Also, what a perfect and practical sweater!!

  76. 4.18.12

    this is definitely your color!!! looking great 😀
    xx

    http://thegoldenpaillettes.blogspot.com/

  77. 4.18.12
    Leonie said:

    Pretty lady in red! I love the story about the sweater – gotta love a piece with a meaning or story behind it. And you're right, it looks like a classic piece that can be styled in so many ways. What a win! Once again it sounds like you've had a wonderful weekend. Maybe you should host a blogger get-together at the cabin some time 😉

    xo Leonie

    Baby Blue

  78. 4.18.12
    Ivana said:

    This is such a beautiful and perfect outfit! Red is one of my favorite colors and I love how you styled all these pieces! That sweater is just amazing!

    xx Ivana
    Macarons and Pearls

  79. 4.18.12
    Megan said:

    It sounds like you had a great girls weekend! Love that shot of the trees reflected in the wine glass. And now onto you- you're a vision in red!! Love the skirt and your legs look 8 miles long. Very pretty 🙂 Have a great day!

  80. 4.18.12

    YOUR TRIP AWAY LOOKED BEAUTIFUL & I LOVE HOW YOU UP-STYLED THE FISHERMAN'S SWEATER – VERY NICE!

    X ELLE

  81. 4.18.12

    dag girl, the weather really did pull out all the stops to give you the best and the brightest!!! that's awesome and you are a red rapture – so many gorgeous sun flares and glowy gleams. these shots are fantastic! Emaan is a true talent behind the lens, love these photo compositions.

    cool facts about your sweater story, it's always interesting to note the behind the scenes scoop. fab share! happy mid week wishes – hope to see you soon!! xo ♥

  82. 4.19.12

    I really thin red is your color! So pretty!

  83. 4.19.12
    Giovanna said:

    Great photos! Love your skirt!

    xx
    Giovanna
    http://www.oliveandanarrow.com

  84. 4.19.12
    Vang said:

    Beautiful photos! I love that story about the red sweater. It's great when there is a personal connection to a loved piece of clothing.

    Vang 🙂

    http://www.mylovelylist.blogspot.com

  85. 4.20.12
    Liv said:

    I think this is one of my fave outfits you have posted of ALL TIME. I love the unusual shape and combo of the cozy sweater and the vintage dress. It's the very definition of effortless elegance. Thanks for the tip for Pollen Sweaters too.

    Your friend takes incredible photos – hopefully we'll see more of her work…

    Never been to Pender Island but hopefully one of these days!

  86. 4.23.12

    Love your skirt ♥
    Bisous
    Yu'

  87. 4.23.12

    I love when I'm able to make out other images in my glasses of wine too. great pics overall 🙂

  88. 5.10.12
    MEANDLEX said:

    Ahh it just keeps getting better!! Love this look, super classic.

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