Red, White and Rainbow

American Eagle dress, Betsey Johnson heels, assorted bracelets, vintage bag
Perhaps the most impressive part about this post is the fact that I had steadily consumed a significant amount of vodka up until (and during) this shoot and I actually look somewhat normal here. In my defense, it was the official amalgamated holiday known as Canada-Day-Pride-Parade and if you happen to be in Toronto and the Gaybourhood, it’s actually your duty to drink out of both national and sexual orientation pride.
Anyway, I was bored out of all the red picks I usually go for in my closet (and it was hard to think), so as an ode to the Great White North, I opted for a no-fail white sundress topped with red details like my coral bracelet from Maui and bold lip à la NARS velvet matte lip pencil in Red Square. And as a nod to the days-long party known as Pride Toronto, I painted on a pride-appropriate mani the other night too.

I’ve had so much fun so far this long weekend and I thanks to the holiday, I have another sun-filled day to look forward to. Oh and I feel pretty much alllll better! It’s all blue skiiiiies and cherry piiiiies from here on out.

Hope you all had an amazing weekend!

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41 Comments

  1. 7.2.12

    such a pretty dress! the lighting is amazing!
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  2. 7.2.12
    Heather said:

    Beautiful dress! You look well put together after a few drinks. I'm a mess after I drink lol

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  3. 7.2.12

    Oooh that light & you – SO beautiful!! Love the dress that you chose and how you've styled it… ah, and your weekend sounds so fabulously fun. Yay, Toronto! So great to know you're having a blast there Alex!! xo V

  4. 7.2.12

    I'm glad you had a great Canada day weekend! And I love this dress, it's so delicate and pretty.

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  5. 7.2.12

    I love the sheer tiers in the dress. You are always so elegant, even when tipsy 😉

  6. 7.2.12
    Wren KW said:

    Stunner! Sounds like a wonderful way to celebrate our country. I love that you chose something delicate and dressy. Yay Canada!

    Wren

  7. 7.2.12

    This dress is so perfect on you, I absolutely love the ruffles and little details on the bustline. I love the white on you, it`s a very fresh look, I can never wear white because I spill on it. Sounds like a kickass weekend, vodka, gay pride and Canada day. Can`t get much better than that!
    xJennaD

  8. 7.2.12

    I absolutely love you outfit! You look so beautiful. That dress looks simply stunning on you, I can't believe its from AE. Really very beautiful.

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  9. 7.2.12
    Manda said:

    You pull the "vodka" look well, ha! 🙂
    The dress is fantastic.
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  10. 7.2.12
    Buzz said:

    Lovely*

  11. 7.2.12
    Cee said:

    I am so, so envious of your beautiful long weekend weather, pally! All the photos we've shot this weekend have been indoors 😛 Seriously, though, you do look stunning in spite of the vodka – that white sundress is a lovely, simply piece fo hot summer days but its those Betsey heels that really caught my eye. Gorgeous! Oh, and of course the red lip. You can really never go wrong with Nars. Miss you!!
    xox,
    Cee

  12. 7.2.12
    Well... said:

    Headturner right here! I love this stunning dress on you, and these photos are gorgeous 🙂

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  13. 7.2.12
    Stesha said:

    I am loving your nail polish! I mean the entire outfit is fab but those nails are adorable!

    xx

  14. 7.2.12

    Love love love it all!

    xo,
    Courtney
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  15. 7.2.12
    Rea said:

    I'm impressed by your nails! nice outfit!
    xx
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  16. 7.2.12
    jules said:

    beautiful dress! and you don't look drunk at all, good job!

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  17. 7.2.12
    Mrs C ♥ said:

    You don't look drunk At.all! Nice goin! I'd be a mess if I'd been consuming vodka all day! Sounds like fun though. These pics are so fabulous. Love all the sunbursts. I'm a little shocked that's an AE dress. Good find!

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  19. 7.2.12

    beautiful outfit!

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  20. 7.2.12
    Shannon said:

    Gorgeous dress!!! You look stunning.

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  21. 7.2.12
    Kacie said:

    The sun looks gorgeous in these photos! And I love the hair tutorial in the previos post! I've seen that curling tool featured on a few other blogs and really want one!

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  22. 7.2.12
    Petra said:

    Beautiful dress. Amazing nails. Like it
    xo, Petra

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  23. 7.2.12
    Marisa said:

    I can't believe you were buzzed on vodka in these photos! I totally can't tell! Looks like you had a gorgeous sunny day, you certainly picked the perfect ensemble for Canada/Pride Day. Beautiful as always, Alex!

    Marisa
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  24. 7.2.12

    You look stunning!!

  25. 7.3.12

    Looking good girlie!

    Jen xo
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  26. 7.3.12
    Faith said:

    You are gorgeous!!

  27. 7.3.12
    Lauren said:

    You look gorgeous!! Happy (belated) Canada/Pride Day; hope you had a great one!

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  28. 7.3.12

    So pretty, and very classy for Canada day. Since it was my first in Canada in 6 years I evan sprang for a couple fake tattoos. Hope you had a happy one!

  29. 7.3.12
    Alison said:

    You look amazing!! The dress is so gorgeous and you really can't tell that you've had anything to drink at all 🙂
    Glad to hear you had a good Canada Day!

    xoxo Alison
    http://www.stylingmylife.com

  30. 7.3.12

    Omg!!! You're so prettyyy and sexxyyy!! 😀
    love the dress on you! You look like an angel! 🙂

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  31. 7.3.12

    I absolutely love this dress and i can't believe its from AE!

    beautiful shoot and happy belated canada day!

  32. 7.3.12

    YOu look lovely!

  33. 7.3.12

    Wow you're so gorgeous! Love your hair and the dress and the lip colour! What lipstick is that?
    xx

    The Urban Umbrella

    xoxo

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  34. 7.3.12
    Azrakun said:

    I love the lipstick! You have a great blog.. my first time here 🙂

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  35. 7.4.12
    megcasson said:

    Such beautiful pictures!

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  36. 7.4.12
    Z said:

    Beautiful dress! And I love your makeup – you kind of look like liv tyler 🙂
    xx
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  37. 7.5.12
    Leonie said:

    This dress is gorgeous, didn't think it would be from American Eagle! I think you've done a pretty good job with your Canada Day/gay (Canada Gay?) pride look. And that while being, well, not sober. Great job! You're a natural talent, I can see that 😀

    Always fun to read about your TO life here on the blog, glad you're having such an awesome time. Perhaps I'll be able to find some cheap tickets some time in the next months, always wanted to visit the city.

    xo Leonie

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  38. 7.5.12

    Love it 🙂

    love from NYC,
    Tay

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