The CNE is always bittersweet. From cronuts that make people sick to fun rides that cost too much, it’s fun but sometimes a let down. For me, I’m always sad when the EX rolls into town, signalling the end of summer. I always end up drowning my summer sorrows in a stick of candy floss, which was the inspiration for this look.
I’m wearing a light pink cotton dress, Mickey Mouse Keds sneakers (similar here), frilly socks and my Rebecca Minkoff Collin Camera Bag.
I wanted to emulate the pastel colours and the childhood whimsy of the fairgrounds. This dress is a perfect frock for a tea party or midway date, and matched my light pink sugar to a tee. My blue bag picks up on the candy floss theme, while being a practical way to store my camera in between rides, shopping and stuffing my face at the Food Building. (My sister and I escaped the ill-fate of the cronut burger by a hair!)
I wanted comfortable yet cute footwear, so I paired my Mickey Mouse Keds with a pair of frilly socks to stay comfy and practical… you never know when a stroller full of children can run over your feet.
Some of my highlights at the EX included the Superdogs, the Arts & Crafts Building and seeing the sand sculptors create their fragile masterpieces.
Of course, nothing beats the electricity and excitement of the midway at night.
That dress with those shoes- that is the sweet spot! So cute! Love the throw back to being a girl! And your nails are awesome.
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OMG!! You, in that dress and those sneakers, WOW!!! Totally AMAZING!! The frilly socks and tennies are TO-DIE-FOR!!! 😉
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thanks so much jamie! it is one of my favourite comfy shoe options and perfect for a carnival. 😀
Beautiful! It’s cool to see a different take on a CNE post – I went for badassery, you went for prettiness! 😛
Here’s the post I’m talking about: http://trendytechie.ca/2013/09/06/the-ex-came-to-town/
~Sage
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ok that bag is amazinggggggg!
First of all I want to say how cute your outfit is! The shoes with the frilly socks are iceing on the cake! Do you wear frilly socks often. You should try them some heels or wedge sandals. I think they would look good on you. Post picks if you do.
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hi kevin thank you for your comment! Right now, it’s too cold in Canada to wear anything other than tights, pants or shearling boots but I’m looking forward to spring to be able to play with fashion some more. Thanks for visiting.
My god that dress is so adorable where can i get one
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thank you! unfortunately it’s a really old dress, I believe I got it at Forever 21 or maybe online… sorry I can’t help much!
Thank you for trying