A Northern Reflections Summer: Clothing for Cottage Fun

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Wearing the Basic Perfect Hoodie and Everyday Active Capris from Northern Reflections Oh Canada Collection.
Wearing the Basic Perfect Hoodie and Everyday Active Capris from Northern Reflections Oh Canada Collection.

Northern Reflections is a store I have shopped at since I was in my twenties when I’ve been looking for stylish casual clothing! This Canadian-owned company has been around for decades because it understands what many Canadian women are looking for when it comes to shopping for timeless, high-quality women’s clothing! With over 130 stores across Canada, Northern Reflections is a company many Canadian women know and love. Another reason to shop at Northern Reflections is they carry sizes XS to XXXL in petite and regular! Of course the name, Northern Reflections, and the graphics on their clothing always remind me of going to the cottage! Even though I love the excitement of Toronto including the diverse restaurants and vibrant arts and culture scene, I relish the days I spend at the cottage in the summer. I am definitely part city, part country girl! [Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Northern Reflections.]

Mist on the lake at the cottage.
Mist on the lake at the cottage, photo credit Lori Bosworth.

My favourite activities that I enjoy at the cottage include:

  1. Having a coffee on the dock in the morning and listening to the loons
  2. Taking the canoe out and paddling on the calm water
  3. Swimming for hours in the lake – yes, I’m a mermaid!
  4. Going for a walk along a country road to get some exercise and pick wildflowers for a bouquet
  5. Kayaking on the lake and seeing how far I can go before my arms hurt lol
  6. Going into town to shop in quaint stores
  7. Reading a gripping novel under the shade of a pine tree
  8. Going out for dinner at a local patio
  9. Sitting by the lake at night and watching the sun set
  10. Watching my brother start a bonfire in the firepit while my family and I try to identify stars

That’s why I love shopping at Northern Reflections: their clothing collections like the Oh Canada Collection are the perfect choice for those leisurely days by the lake, country walks or visits into town.



To get ready for my cottage vacation this year, I chose several pieces from the Northern Reflections Oh Canada Collection. Get 10% off regular and sale-priced clothing when you shop Northern Reflections online using my promocode: BLOOMLORI10

Wearing the Everyday Fit Tee from the Northern Reflections Oh Canada Collection.
Wearing the Everyday Fit Tee from the Northern Reflections Oh Canada Collection.

Canada Day Everyday Fit Tee in Red and Iconic Logo French Terry Shorts in White

The Canada Day Everyday Fit Tee and Iconic Logo French Terry Shorts will be one of my go-to outfits for relaxing on the dock, stand up paddleboarding or just playing board games at the cottage. This red-and-white outfit makes me feel proud to be Canadian!

The Canada Day Everyday Fit Tee is 100% cotton and falls at the hip. I love the campervan logo on the front! The Iconic Logo French Terry Shorts are super comfortable due to their drawstring waistband. Side slant pockets are great for storing my keys or tissues! These shorts are made from 94% cotton and 6% Spandex so there’s a bit of stretch for when you’re being active. They also come in Black and Simply Red.

 

Wearing the Basic Perfect Hoodie and Everyday Active Capris from Northern Reflections Oh Canada Collection.
Wearing the Basic Perfect Hoodie and Everyday Active Capris from Northern Reflections Oh Canada Collection.

Basic Perfect Hoodie in Northern White

The Basic Perfect Hoodie in Northern White is all I will need to put on over my tee to keep my arms protected from bugs while I’m walking near bushes. The hoodie will also be great to wear on cooler evenings by the bonfire. I love how cozy this slim-fit hoodie is due to the super soft French terry knit. The Basic Perfect Hoodie is made from 95% cotton and 5% Spandex and also comes in Navy Blue and Black.

Wearing the Canada Day Semi Fit Tee and Everyday Active Capris from Northern Reflections Oh Canada Collection.
Wearing the Canada Day Semi Fit Tee and Everyday Active Capris from Northern Reflections Oh Canada Collection.

Canada Day Semi Fit Tee in White

The Canada Day Semi Fit Tee in White is another essential tee for the cottage. I’m going to wear it with my Everyday Active Capris! This 100% cotton tee is perfect to put on over your bathing suit when you’ve had too much sun since it has a slightly relaxed fit. The soft jersey knit is super comfortable. I love the image of the loon on the tee since loons remind me of all of my cottage vacations!

Everyday Active Capris in Light Grey Heather

I definitely need a pair of capris for those cooler days at the cottage or for going for country walks and the Everyday Active Capris in Light Grey are the perfect choice. The pull-on style also makes them easy to throw on over your bathing suit! Made from 90% cotton and 10% Spandex, the Everyday Active Capris are so comfortable that I don’t want to take them off! The capris also come in Navy Blue and Black.


Wearing the Iconic Canada Day Sweatshirt and Iconic Logo French Terry Shorts from Northern Reflections Oh Canada women's clothing collection.
Wearing the Iconic Canada Day Sweatshirt and Iconic Logo French Terry Shorts from Northern Reflections Oh Canada women’s clothing collection.

Iconic Canada Day Sweatshirt in Light Grey Heather

After I’ve been swimming in the lake for hours, I sometimes get a chill so putting on a warm sweatshirt is a must for me! A sweatshirt is also great for those rainy or below seasonal temperature days that we inevitably get at the cottage. That’s why I chose the Iconic Canada Day Sweatshirt in Light Grey Heather. This sweatshirt is not only comfortable, but it’s made from 75% cotton, 5% viscose, and 20% recycled polyester. The polyester is derived from recycled plastic bottles and the process uses less water, energy and natural resources than virgin fibre.

Wearing the Sleeveless Tiered Maxi Dress from Northern Reflections.
Wearing the Sleeveless Tiered Maxi Dress from Northern Reflections.
The Sleeveless Tiered Maxi Dress from Northern Reflections has side pockets and is made from 100% polyester.
The Sleeveless Tiered Maxi Dress from Northern Reflections has side pockets and is made from 100% polyester.

Sleeveless Tiered Maxi Dress in Black

Shorts, capris and tees are great for wearing around the cottage, but when it’s time to go into town to shop or have dinner, I like to dress up a bit. The Sleeveless Tiered Maxi Dress in Black is the perfect dress for these cottage country outings since this sleeveless dress will be cool to wear during hot temperatures yet it’s still dressy. Made from 100% polyester, this dress has side pockets and is designed to fall above the ankle. I’m going to top it with a colourful cardi during cool cottage evenings.



I’ve paired it with the Woven Belt with Faux Leather Trim in Oatmeal Tan to give it a flattering look at the waist.

Wearing the Canada Day Maple Leaf earrings from Northern Reflections Oh Canada Collection.
Wearing the Canada Day Maple Leaf earrings from Northern Reflections Oh Canada Collection.

Canada Day Accessories

The Oh Canada Collection also includes jewellery accessories such as the Canada Day Maple Leaf Earrings and Canada Day Bracelet to show your national pride. Other jewellery selections include Maple Leaf and loon pins. These red-and-white jewellery pieces will add some Canadian fun to your outfit.

If you need some great quality women’s clothing pieces to take on your vacation this summer, I’m sure you’ll find several options at Northern Reflections!

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What are your vacation plans for summer?

31 COMMENTS

  1. The sleeveless tiered maxi dress sounds just right for me-especially since I can’t stand the heat.

  2. These are all great items of clothing. I especially love the dress!! That looks lovely on you.

  3. Great pieces! They all look so comfy and cute too. I love the flowy dress – it is nice to have a comfy dress that you can use for different occasions.

  4. You look amazing in all these outfits! A hoodie is a must over here, but I love the black maxi dress!

  5. Hi there!

    I enjoyed reading your article about Northern Reflections summer clothing for cottage fun. Your suggestions and descriptions of the outfits were spot-on, and it got me excited for the summer season. Thanks for sharing these great styling ideas!

  6. Such cute pieces you have here and they all look so incredibly comfortable too! I love items like these and will have to check them out πŸ˜‰ Love that pretty dress on you too!

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