Forster | Roadtripping Australia

 We almost didn't make a stop in Forster during our road trip because we had visited there last year on a little weekend away. But as we were looking at the map, we realized that this town held a special place in our hearts and we needed to take the opportunity to visit it once again. Also, the last time we were there, it wasn't quite warm enough to swim in the water and of course we had to try out that beach, which takes my breath away every time I see it.

Back to Byron | Roadtripping Australia

 If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, I'm sure you're aware of my newfound love for Byron Bay. Well, luckily Ollie feels the exact same way so we broke our road trip rules and made a second stop there.

Sailing the Whitsundays | Roadtripping Australia

If you ever find yourself in Airlie Beach or the Whitsunday Islands, you MUST do this trip.

1770 | Roadtripping Australia

The moment we heard there was a town called 1770, we knew we had to check it out. 

Fraser Island & Hervey Bay | Roadtripping Australia

 Fraser Island is a place I've always wanted to visit and I'm so happy we finally had the chance.

Boxing Day Sale!!

 Hey guys! I just wanted to quickly let you know that there's a huge sale over at Daniel Wellington right now and with the code STYLINGMYLIFE you get an extra 15% off!

Merry Christmas!!!

 Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones from Ollie and I! 

We hope you have the most magical day with with love, laughter and happiness 🌟

Gold Coast | Roadtripping Australia

 My old home!!

Byron Bay | Roadtripping Australia

 If you follow me on Instagram then you know how obsessed I am with Byron Bay. We actually loved it so much that we stopped in again on our way back down the coast!

Nambucca Heads | Roadtripping Australia

 As expected, I have fallen waaaay behind on my posting but Ollie and I just got back from the most epic road trip and I can't wait to share it all with you! If you follow me on Instagram, you've already got a pretty good idea of what we've been up to, but I'll go into much more detail here.

Port Macquarie | Roadtripping Australia

 Terribly sorry for being the worst blogger in the world, but Ollie and I are on an epic road trip up the coast of Australia and have been super busy seeing all the beautiful sights. I hope you understand!

HOW TO WEAR a Striped Tee from Day to Night

As the second feature of my "How To Wear" series -- I wanted to feature something that most of us already have in our wardrobes -- the striped shirt. This one from Riot Theory is a bit special because it has these beautiful flared sleeves and gorgeous ribbed material, but the same rules apply to any striped shirt.

3 Days in Honolulu

 We're officially nomads once again! Actually, I guess we always were since we haven't had a home in over a year... But since Canada is my home country, I will consider this the beginning of our next adventure.

Gusts of Fall

 My goodness it's been stormy! Fall is in full effect on the west coast of Canada and it's making me look so forward to warmer temps in a week.

HOW TO WEAR a Sheer Bodysuit 5 Ways

I've always had a rule -- I can only buy a new piece of clothing if I can think of 5 ways to wear it. I'm definitely no stranger to re-wearing a look that I love, but it's always nice to have multiple options to keep things fresh. Of course, this rule doesn't apply to dresses as they are pretty much one piece outfits, but with everything else, the rule sticks.

My Favorite Spot

 Since being back in Victoria I have found some absolutely stunning locations but this one is by far my favorite.

Boho Feels

If you know me, you know how much I live in my denim shorts in the summer. Once I've found a pair that I love, that's it -- I'm wearing them every single day.

Finding Deals

I've been dreading spending a winter in Canada after having a year of summer and I don't know what I've done to get on Mother Nature's good side but somehow we've been having the best fall ever!

Investing in Good Quality

 OK, ok... Even though it's getting colder out, that doesn't mean it's winter already...

The Perfect Shirt

I've been looking for the perfect blue and white striped shirt for like a year and I'm pretty sure I've just found it...

Transitioning Florals for Fall

 Happy Sunday friends! I'm having a real appreciation for Victoria moment...

Not Quite Summer, Not Quite Fall

At the moment, it's a bit of a guessing game with the weather. One day feels like fall and the next feels like summer...

Silver Girl

 Happy Monday loves! I hope you had an amazing weekend. I'm constantly feeling a day ahead of myself at the moment, which is wonderful because instead of Monday vibes, I'm getting Tuesday vibes! Maybe that's the trick -- just skip Monday altogether 😃

That Golden Glow

 Oh that golden glow... There's really nothing better. I feel like the month of August is always the best time for this light. Add to it my gold Sarah Mulder Jewelry and you've got the ultimate golden perfection.

Fall Transitioning

 Well, I think it's official, I'm starting to transition my wardrobe into fall.

Auguste Summer

What a magical day. If you were lucky enough to witness the solar eclipse, you will know what I mean.

Run With The Stars

 "Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars and see yourself running with them" - Marcus Aurelius

Casual Summer Days

 Sometimes you win with the lighting and sometimes you don't. This shoot would definitely be the latter, but I still love my casual look from this day so I wanted to post the photos.

The Learning Curve

 This is my second attempt at self-portraits and I think I'm hooked. There's an added challenge in this type of photography and I really feel like I'm accomplishing something with it.

Self Portraits in Victoria

We've been back in Canada for about 2 weeks now, so I thought it was time to feature some photos from here. Ollie's been super busy working away, so I decided to venture out and do some self portraits for a change and I'm actually really happy with the way they turned out!

Rosie

 What an amazing weekend! If you've been reading my blog for awhile, you probably know my love for my family's cabin. To me, there is nowhere more relaxing than that place.

Hawaiian Postcards

 It seems like every corner you turn in Hawaii, there's another incredible view.

Ruko Romper in Hawaii + FREE SHIPPING!!

 I have such exciting news!! Since I'm back in Canada, all KAYVALYA orders have free standard shipping within Canada and the USA! It's for a limited time, but I just wanted to celebrate being back in my home country -- and yes, this romper is included in that.

Hawaiian Blues

 I would have never believed the blues of the Hawaiian ocean if I hadn't seen them in real life, but believe me when I tell you that it is pure magic. I think I must have said at least 100 times "look at the color of that water!!"

Summer Essentials -- The Little White Dress

In the third installment of my summer essentials, I wanted to include the little white dress because I don't know what a summer staple is if not this. I'm so obsessed with white floaty summer dresses that I've included some of my favorites below at all different price ranges so you can find one that is perfect for you!

Summer Essentials -- The Wrap Dress

If there's one style staple for the summer of 2017, it's easily the wrap dress. Add to that the color yellow and you're onto a winner.

Summer Essentials -- The Romper

 The weather is finally heating up in North America and summer has officially arrived. I feel like it was a bit of a late one this year but now that it's beach weather, I'm so excited to get home.

Wine Tasting in the Hunter Valley

 I've only gone on 3 wine tasting tours in my life, but I would have to say that it's one of my favorite things to do.

A Bit of Country

 You can take a girl out of the country...

Hunter Valley, Australia

 I saw a friend write earlier that her favorite country is wine country and I would have to agree. There's something about vineyards that are so peaceful and inviting -- I could happily stay amongst them forever.

That Spring Feeling

Happy Monday! It's a holiday in Australia at the moment and we've got that lovely long weekend feel. The sun is shining, the lawn mowers are going and we've been soaking up the sun on the back veranda all afternoon.  

Blue Jade

 Where oh where has the week gone? I swear I've blinked and it's practically over. It's been full of ups and downs (like any good week, I suppose) but it's left me feeling quite happy.

Off The Shoulder Dress Love

 It's easy to see why off the shoulder dresses are so popular right now -- they have this alluring quality to them that makes the wearer look so feminine and romantic in the best way possible.

The Perfect Summer Wrap Dress

Wrap dresses are one of the hottest looks at the moment and it's easy to see why. They hug the body in all the right places, show off just enough decolletage and then float away at exactly the right spot. I've yet to see a woman that a wrap dress doesn't flatter and I almost think she doesn't exist. 

The Waterfalls of Ubud

One of the most Instagrammed spots in Bali is the Tegenungan Waterfall, just outside of Ubud. I'm always a sucker for a beautiful view, so after seeing so many gorgeous shots, of course I had to go. We decided to get up nice and early to beat the crowds and am so glad that we did. 

The Jade Dress in Ubud

I'm so excited to begin sharing all of the designs from the first collection of KAYVALYA and I thought that I would start with my very favorite! 

My New Clothing Line!

You guys!! I'm so excited to finally share my new clothing line with you. I seriously can't believe that the day is finally here. Ollie and I have been working away on this for the past few months in Bali and I'm so proud of what we've created.

Bali, My Love

It's been about a week since we left Bali and I already feel like it was a lifetime ago. I miss the heat, the beach being just footsteps from our door, the tasty food and the relaxed way of life more than I can explain. We spent 3 months on this beautiful island and it has become a second home.

The Day After Nyepi

Yesterday was quite a special day in Bali as it was their New Year, or Nyepi Day. The Balinese have a tradition of turning inward for a day of quiet contemplation. The entire island shuts down -- there is to be no activity, no noise, no lights and no going outside. Even the airport shuts down for an entire 24 hours. 

Pink

Pink is the color of the season and all, so I just wanted to keep on trend!