I was so exited that boyfriend shorts ( I have boyfriend jeans. Capris and shorts) were on the list on a Friday. I have had to sub every time they show up on other weekdays for work. 

So I'm teaming up with my blog friends to bring you our summer reads.

This blog post is stressing me out. I'm one of those people who says "this is my favourite" to everything. I can't pick just one. I have to group things by genre. For example I can't just have one favourite tv show. Impossible. So I have the best "messes with your head" show - LOST.  And best mother daughter feel good show - GILMORE GIRLS.  And best Hot Boy show - FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS.  By the way I don't use real genres. 

Also, I feel like I should be talking about the classics or books that make me look smart like 1984,  To Kill a Mocking Bird, or Wuthering Heights. To me, those aren't summer reads. In the summer if I'm reading I typically have a drink in hand which means I don't want anything too heavy. Winter is the time for good deep reading (because fires and blankets and couches).

So here are books I recommend ( by genre) for summer:

If you haven't read this book ( or the many that follow) run quick to your nearest Indigo or Barnes and Noble. Like right now. I always warn people "get through the first 200 or so pages and then you will thank me". This book SERIOUSLY changed my life. I don't mean that in a cheesy self help way. I mean that in the I won't settle for less than Jamie Fraser way. Confession: the fact that Nick has red in his beard and is part Scots helps him stay alive most days.

Swoon.....


 





and finally...

Best "trashy" book: not 50 shades. Relax. Basically any Nora Roberts. She's my guilty pleasure. I especially love the trilogy's. Easy cottage or beach reads. 

 

Check out what my friends are reading by clicking their links below! And make sure to leave them some love. (and our give away ends soooo soon) make sure to enter!

Shoes to Shiraz | Two Teens and their Mama | A Lovely Little Wardrobe |  R Squared  | Confessions of a Frumpy Mommy  The Mishaps and Mayhem of Solitary Life |  Quilty Joy Joy Making The Most of Everyday | Puppies and Pretties | She Thought She Could   Foxy's Domestic Side | Once Upon a Time &Happily Ever After  Sprinkled Just Right | Nick and Nik | The Blondissima | Daily Style Finds | A Little Bit Of Cheer

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We're in the middle of the second week of the summer style challenge. This one has been pushing me out of my comfort zone and also challenging me to try and find work alternatives (man oh man I wish I could have worn boyfriend shorts to work. Stupid work.)

Next week should be interesting when my mom, sister and I are all on vacation together and doing the challenge. Make sure to check in next Wednesday when I blog what we all wore - ha!

Dont forget at the end of this blog post you can enter for your chance to win a $200 gift card to Gap/Old Navy/Banana Republic. Who doesn't like free stuff?

On to what I've worn this last week.








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The summer style challenge officially started Monday and some amazing blogging friends are all linking up to show you what we've worn. Also - we're doing a give-a-way! (see below) so make sure to enter!

As a Canadian doing the challenge it can be sometimes frustrating to see how great the deals are for the American ladies. And the variety of their stores (especially for us plus size ladies) so thankfully I was in the states this weekend with my sister who is also participating. We were very efficient in our shopping let me tell you, we knew exactly what pieces we still needed and didn't really buy anything not on the list (well kinda, a floral dress was not on the list but shhh). I also may or may not have over done it with the long beaded necklaces. Just don't tell Nick.

When I got home from shopping I laid out everything on my bed (excuse the terrible photo quality). 90 percent of this is new - eek!



Here's what I've worn so far:

Day One:

Yes, I realize it's a creepy photo of my eye. I was trying to get my earing. I really need a full length mirror at work to take photos.

Day Two:


Day Three:






Make sure to check what the other ladies wore by clicking on their link below (or link up with us!)

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Shoes to Shiraz | R Squared | Two Teens and Their Mama | 




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After this pic we called it a night and left. It was around 10pm and we knew we had to get up early. We soon realized we hadn't eaten a thing since 12. So I bought this fantastic (NOT) microwave dinner to cook in the hotel. I thought this was hilarious and had to send pictures to Nick, who was not impressed with how funny I thought I was.