Spring Must Have: Kimono

Although it may not seem like it here in Canada, it has officially been spring for a little over a week. Fortunately, the weather is supposed to warm up this the week (fingers crossed). That means it's time to put away those heavy winter coats and toss on a kimono. Kimono's are my favourite spring trend right now - not only are they super light for spring, but you are bound to be the best dressed gal at the music festival this summer. 

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What's your favourite spring trend? 

Feeling Foxy Friday: Joules Review

I don't know how the weather is on your end, but here in Canada it is c o l d. But just because it's cold doesn't mean I have to ditch the warm colours! I am channeling my inner autumn, since I miss that weather oh-so-much. 

What I'm wearing: Boots c/o Joules USA, Dress Urban Planet, Coat (old) H&M, Scarf/Hat/Mits Local boutiques, Tights Value Village 

I'm feeling foxy today with my fox dress and these amazing Fox Rain Boots from Joules.  It's hard to find a good pair of waterproof winter boots, and rain boots take on even the deadliest of blizzards. The winters where I am are also extremely wet. There is actually a puddle so large on my campus right now, we call it Lake McMaster. 

It's also difficult to find a pair of rain boots that aren't hard to walk in, fit right on the calf, and are comfortable. I am telling you that these Joules Rainboots are made in heaven, it feels like I'm walking on a cloud. They are comfortable, stylish, affordable and make me want to go jump in as many puddles (or snow forts) as possible. If you don't feel like channeling your inner Foxy Cleopatra, their boots come in many different styles and patterns. Some of the other pairs I may have to snatch up are: these, these, and these. 

Going to find some puddles to jump in now!

*all opinions are my own

Frugal Fashion Friday: Trend Drunk + Blogger Fashion Week

You know what I love? Online shopping and thrift shopping. You know what I love even more? A place where I can do both at the same time. Trend Trunk is a Canadian-based online consignment store where you can get brand new to pre-loved items for up to 80% off!

Currently, Trend Trunk is holding a Blogger Fashion Week from December 9th-December 15th and Oh Summer Candy will be featured on the final day, December 15th! If you want to shop some of my items (including the dress I'm wearing in my bubble gum photo) go check it out and be sure to shop at other fashionable Canadian bloggers closets 

Halloween!

I hope everyone had a smashing Halloween! My Halloween overall was fun, but dramatic. Unfortunately my friend got punched in the face by a male on Halloween night, which is still boiling my blood. On a brighter note, I was absolutely content with all my costumes! My friend Holly and I were Wayne and Garth from Wayne's World on Wednesday, I was Sailor Moon on Halloween night and Captain Morgan on Friday. 

 Wayne and Garth from Wayne's World

 Sailor Moon

Captain Morgan

How was your Halloween? What did you dress up as?

What I'm Wearing Wednesday: I'm a 90's Bitch

Where has Oh Summer Candy been? Well, I have been quite busy. Landing myself a serving job and a PR Internship at my University. I think this is the first time in my life where I feel like I'm going on the path to where I'm supposed to be. Unfortunately, Paul has moved out. Ontario wasn't working for him, I miss him everyday, back to long distance is not going to be easy.

What I'm Wearing: Bart Simpson Shirt/Forever 21, Plaid/Old Forver 21 (similar), Shorts/Vintage, Tights/Value Village, Boots/Just Fab (similar)

This outfit can't get more nineties. From the Bart Simpson shirt, military boots and plaid. So proud to be a 90s kid and ecstatic that I can rock this decade again. 

"You're from the 70s but I'm a 90s bitch. I love it!"

Frugal Fashion Find Fridays: Graphic Tees

HI EVERYONE. I'm baaaaaack. I apologize for my disappearance. If you follow me on my other social media networks, you would have realized that I was moving across the country, my laptop broke, I was out of internet for a month and getting settled into school. But I am BACK. I missed blogging so much and talking to all of you. I have a lot of plans for this blog so stay tuned and thank you for not abandoning my blog.  

I wish I could tell you about my month of absence but all I can say was that I was really busy and it's not that interesting. The past week was exciting though because I was a Welcome Week Rep for my faculty at my university. I helped all the freshman transition into university. It was hard work but an absolute blast. I gained a ton of new friends, have permanent cheers ringing in my ears, and now I want to get even more involved with the school. I didn't really join many clubs or get involved my first two years of University but now I'm on a high and I just want to get involved. 

Anyways, enough about my boring life and more about helping you all out with your wallets. Today's frugal fashion finds is graphic tee's. I always say you can never have too many graphic tee's and thank god they are on the rise right now. You can style graphic tee's a million ways (watch this ThreadSence video on how to style graphic tees 10 ways). I'm particularly a fan of muscle tee's or dress-shirt styled tees. 

Here are my top picks under $20

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Deal of the Day: Miss Selfridge Up to 50% Off

Featured Frugal Female: Fleur De Moi

Tell us about yourself and your blog:

My name is Mo from Fleur De Moi and I'm a New Orleanian, vegetarian, animal lover, pizza addict, bicycle commuter, women's college graduate who currently works in the film industry.

What is your favourite item in your closet that is under $25? 
I have a lot of "free to me" items that I've inherited from film sets that I've worked on (my favorite being a Phillip Lim cat print button up) but my favorite that I've purchased is a denim dress I bought from the Gap on sale. It's simple and a perfect go-to outfit.

What drug store beauty product can you not live without?
Baby powder. I use it for everything! Skin, hair, shoes, you name it!

Are you more likely to thrift shop or buy brand new?
I'm more likely to buy new when going to store but I'm a Etsy slut when it comes to thrifting clothes.

What are you most likely to splurge on?
Skin care.

Best budget-saving advice?:
There is nothing wrong with window shopping. It helps you plan for what you really want and odds are if you go back and lust long enough the item may go on sale.
(I totally sound like my Mom but she knew was she was talking about!)

Make sure to follow Mo on Twitter, Pinterest and Bloglovin

To people who sent me their interviews to be a featured frugal female I sincerely apologize, I lost all the interviews. I saved your interviews to my computer that broke and the emails you sent to me seem to be long gone. PLEASE, if you somehow have a copy of your interview please email it back to me and you will be featured immediately. Again I'm so sorry for this inconvenience  

If you want to be a Featured Frugal Female send me an email at summercandice93 [at] gmail [dot] com

Featured Frugal Female: BreAnna @ Peacoats And Plaid

Tell us about yourself and your blog:

I'm a mommy by day and a dance teacher by night. I call myself a "die-hard creator", so I'm constantly working on some DIY/craft project or being creative in some crazy way. My blog is where I share all of that and more.

What is your favourite item in your closet that is under $25? 

My black maxi skirt that I got from Target. It goes with everything, and it's so comfy.

What drug store beauty product can you not live without?

Palladio Dual Wet/Dry foundation. It's the closest replacement I've found for my expensive salon brand foundation, dare I say I actually like it better...

Are you more likely to thrift shop or buy brand new?

Most definitely thrift shop. And more times than not, when I'm out "regular" shopping I'll turn down something because I know I can find it at a thrift store for way cheaper!

What are you most likely to splurge on?

Being that I was a hair stylist for 5 years, I have a hard time using "store brand" hair care products. The shampoo and conditioner that I currently use retails at $30 for a normal sized bottle :/ Luckily I still get my pro discount on products.

Best budget-saving advice?:

Take the time to do your research. Is it worth the money? Could you find it somewhere cheaper online? And when all else fails... coupons, coupons, coupons! 

Make sure to follow BreAnna on her Blog, Facebook, and Twitter

What I (Wish) I Was Wearing Wednesday

I'm starting to pack all my clothes in order to drive across the country and move back to Ontario. I'm extremely nervous to drive across the country for four days with our beloved cat Duke, and no iPod. Unfortunately, I lost my iPod while on a trip to Lake Louise (it's been terrible). Since all my clothes are packed up, I've decided to do a What I Wish I Was Wearing feature. 

I've been obsessed with overalls lately and I'm searching for the perfect pair for myself. I feel people either hate this trend, or love it, and clearly I'm currently loving it; it's the perfect go-to festival piece. I'm also obsessed with monochrome outfits with a little splash of colour. 

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Wednesday Wishlist: July

I can't believe it's July already! I hope everyone's summer has been going swell. I know Canada has hit it pretty hard with floodings in Calgary, Toronto and surrounding areas, I can only hope the damage will be cleared up soon.

 As many of you may know, I have spent my summer in the Rocky Mountains and in two weeks I'll be heading home to Ontario. I love the mountains, but I'm excited to come home to my family especially after the difficult time with losing my Grandmother, I think it's time for me to go home and spend time with family before I go back to school.

 On a sunnier note, I am adding a new feature to my blog called "Featured Frugal Female" where I will feature a frugal female blogger who will be interviewed and answer a few questions about their frugal habits. I'm really looking forward to this feature and I know the girl's participating in it are excited too! This feature will be posted on Thursdays so check the blog tomorrow for the first Featured Frugal Female! 

Here is my July wishlist: 

one: lush beach box

two: kate spade flamingo tote

three: d'orsay pointed flats

four: sonia flats: hello sunshine!

five: thief and bandit mountain gold pillow

six: great barrier maxi skirt

Frugal Fashion Finds Friday: Scallop Scallop Scallop!

I'm currently obsessing over scallops right now (not potatoes even though those are delicious). I know many bloggers are loving the scallop trend currently, and I'm here to show you how you can grab the perfect scallop item for your closet! My favourite scalloped(?) item I own is from Tobi which is online  for $57 which may be a little pricey for my frugal readers, but your first purchase is 50% off! (Seriously though how do I plural scallop clothing without making it sound like scalloped potatoes?) Here are some of my favourite scalloped pieces under $50.

1. Romper. Check. Tribal. Check. Scallops. Check Check.

2. A peter pan scalloped collar? Am I dreaming?

3. Perfect festival shorts

4. Office style with a little bit of personality

5. The scallops make this sexy top a little sweeter

6. Don't you just want to go on a picnic in this dress?

7. Two of my favourite trends: crochet + scallops

Don't forget to enter to win a free pair of earrings of your choice from Foxy Originals

{GIVEAWAY} What I'm Wearing Wednesday: Foxy Originals Jewelry

 What I'm Wearing: Necklace c/o: Foxy Originals, Earrings c/o: Foxy Originals, Dress: Threadsence, Bag: Nastygal (similar), Shoes (old): Ardenes

I'm so excited to share with all you frugal females a Canadian-based jewelry store that I have recently collaborated with that sells affordable and adorable accessories. Canadian designers and owners Jennifer Ger and Suzie Chemel founded Foxy Originals on the commitment to make jewelry that makes women look fabulous without having to empty their pockets. 

 When Stephanie from Foxy Originals contacted me I was thrilled! I was lucky enough to choose two items of my choice and I was beyond satisfied. I had been looking for a dreamcatcher necklace for some time now, and this one was perfect, it is by far my new favourite necklace that I own. The tribal trend is really in right now, and I'm obsessed with these earrings that I have. The colour, the shape, the style and not to mention how they didn't give my ears that crusty gross feeling after I take my earrings out that most earrings do. A few of my other favourites that Foxy Originals have in stock are this, this and this. Oh and did I mention that this wonderful shop ships internationally!?

GIVEAWAY

The wonderful people at Foxy Originals are sending a pair of earrings of your choice to a reader on Oh Summer Candy! I will announce the winner next Wednesday on July 3th. This giveaway is open to everyone because Foxy Originals ships internationally.

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SPECIAL OFFER

Foxy Originals are also offering Oh Summer Candy reader's an exclusive discount on their website! Just enter FOXYSUMMER15 at checkout for 15% off until July 30, 2013. Thank you ladies! 

Frugal Fashion Find Friday: Three Mountain Looks

In honour of my arrival to Jasper, it is only fitting that for my Frugal Fashion Find Friday post I show all of my readers how to create the perfect frugal attire for the mountains. 

Mountain Girl by summercandice featuring knapsack bags

Woolrich plaid long sleeve shirt

25 CAD - woolrich.com

Miss Selfridge skinny fit jeans

35 CAD - missselfridge.com

Forever 21 high heels

33 CAD - forever21.com

New Look knapsack bag

31 CAD - asos.com

Obviously no mountain look is complete without a plaid shirt. No mountain girl's closet is without a cute pair of cowboy boots. Total cost of look: $124

hiking by summercandice featuring pull & bear

Pull Bear pull bear

47 CAD - pullandbear.com

Oasis stretch pants

22 CAD - houseoffraser.co.uk

ASOS lace up booties

47 CAD - asos.com

River island

12 CAD - riverisland.com

Short sleeve tee

35 CAD - chictopia.com

This outfit would be perfect for a light hike around the lake. Total cost of look: $163

Mountain Girl by summercandice featuring tribal print leggings

Insight 51 graphic tank

35 CAD - threadsence.com

Tribal print legging

13 CAD - loveculture.com

Minnetonka

40 CAD - jildorshoes.com

Steven by Steve Madden fringe handbag

48 CAD - nordstrom.com

This look is an indigenous inspired look. Here in the mountains, we celebrate our Native ancestors who were the first to find the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Total cost of look: $136