Wilde And Sparrow

I had a really fun time shopping here!
I was in Parksville for a conference at Tigh-​Na-​Mara. We had just driven in from a few days in Tofino, and I realized I hadn’t really packed anything too appropriate for a conference with my coworkers and colleagues. Oops. Emergency dress shopping time!
Sometimes, I am afraid to step foot into adorable boutiques, because I am borderline plus-​size and often feel like I’m being judged a la Pretty Woman in this type of shop. This was a refreshing experience! The owner helped me pick out lots of adorable things to try on, most of them fit, and I ended up with two fabulous dresses that are now wardrobe regulars, as well as the most comfortable pair of bamboo leggings I could have ever imagined. I strongly considered going back after the conference to buy them in different colors and lengths.
I had to hold myself back from all the gorgeous accessories and jewelery on offer, but it did make me a little sad. This boutique would be right at home in Victoria — the fact that I found it up in unassuming little Parksville with an amazing owner with a flair for stocking fabulous things just puts it right over the top for me.