boxing day

i found these two items at french connection on boxing day. i love the zipper detailing on the pants and they look my butt look good :) the shirt is so versatile because of all the neutrals in the shirt and i think i'll be wearing it a lot. i got some very cool pants from zara as well and i think they'll be worn to my birthday party :) happy holidays !

ootd: Fair Isle tights

channeling modern bohemian?

shirt: H&M
vest: GUESS
denim shorts: Sirens
printed tights: Emilio Cavallani
necklace: Aldo Accessories
headband: H&M
boots (not shown): Lacoste (white Arbonne Ski)

I hope everyone is having a lovely holiday season!

busy canvas

My first attempt at print mixing! Whether or not I looked deliberate or a mess, it was still a lot of fun to put together. I think it's easier to start with smaller, more subtle prints. In this outfit, I played up the contrast in colour with a variety of two-tone patterns and textures. (nails in "Iced Spice" by Revlon.)

rose blazer: Jacob
sketch blouse: Banana Republic
acid wash denim: GUESS
plaid hat: Ardene
studded belt: Ardene
leather boots: Hush Puppies

birthday present

so so so excited that i finally got my michael kors watch ! i went to holt renfrew with my parents in september to get the watch and i've been counting down the days till i get to wear it :) i love it and kjhfdh finally sixteen !

grace kelly

belt: diesel
dress: forever 21
vest: vintage

i wore this lovely ensemble to my work christmas party. we went to the grace kelly exhibit at the tiff lightbox. it was an amazing day complete with lunch and a limo ride :) the wonderful and iconic wedding dress was at the exhibit along with some of her chanel suits, givenchy dress (very audrey hepburn style) and lots of lovely shoes, sunglasses, hats and jewelry. i think it was difficult for everyone to leave without being inspired by her timeless classic style and to see the taste in each outfit. i even bought two books which have been very helpful! more to come :)

brigette bardot

brigette bardot by georginamiles featuring a striped mini skirt

Joseph sleeveless shirt
$306 - coggles.com

Coat
$80 - warehouse.co.uk

Striped mini skirt
dotti.com.au

Wedge heels
$45 - modcloth.com

Proenza Schouler shoulder strap bag
$1,595 - lagarconne.com

Amrita Singh tear drop earrings
$80 - amritasingh.com

December; the cold is upon us

This time of year makes me think of warm (and cold) string accompaniments. I love peppermint, tea, and peppermint tea from Timothy's. Warm boots and mittens, metallic nails, cozy sweaters. Gift shopping, Christmas parties, building snow castles, walking across frozen streams, my breaths visible puffs in the cold air. And braving the few warmer days in darling tights.

knitted

i actually wore this sweater backwards to play on the trend of wearing sweaters backwards. the colour and shape of the sweater aren't very feminine so i layered two necklaces to jazz it up a bit :) would you ever wear your sweater backwards ?
sweater: vintage
necklace: custom and le chateau
jeans: fidelity