Victoria Stores Update: Fresh Colours for Spring

Last week in Victoria we were greeted by snow-filled mornings and slushy sidewalks, but to combat those grey streets and skies we have some brilliant new colours filling our shops. Our Cotton Jersey scarves feature brand new animal prints and bright hues, such as Hot Pink, Grass Green and Sky Blue. We also have new fabrics for the Shaunessy Blouse, Garden State and Mt. Pleasant tops. Come in to freshen up your spring wardrobe!

Hot Pink Cotton Jersey scarf ($24) and Shaunessy Blouse in Tiny Silver Herringbone ($76)

Vancouver Update: English Bay Dress

English Bay is only 2 miles from the Main Street shop in Vancouver, but my favorite view of the Bay, with the warm sun on my face, waves lapping at my feet, children building sandcastles and the octogenarian swimmers dipping in for their daily salt water tonic, is much further away (6 months in fact). For now, we can bask in the knowledge that winter is waning and Spring is just around the corner. The English Bay Dress will get us there in style.

In an interesting, nubbly, hemp and organic cotton blend, the dress drapes nicely from boat-neck shoulder to knee-length hem. Cute and stripy without going over to the nautical side. It layers well over long-sleeves and under sweaters, and is springily cheeky over bright warm tights, sporting a bold brooch.

Available now in all Smoking Lily shops and online. $62.

Spring Postcard Photo Shoot

Today we had perfect weather to go and take some photos with professional photographers Michelle Loewen and Rebecca Wellman. With Tara as my stylist and with a bundle of fresh Lily clothes under our arms we took off from the studio complete with an old bike in the back of the car. Off we went towards the Gorge Waterway and famed Galloping Goose Trail. There Michelle and Rebecca took many wonderful photos with me standing in an alley of trees, in a stream, and then riding the bicycle. These photos will be up soon made into a postcard! I can't wait to see them! Below are some photos I managed to snap of Tara, Michelle and Rebecca when the camera wasn't pointed at me.