There Goes the Fear

There Goes the Fear- Doves

I have to say, I feel bad @$$ in this. Rarr. A friend and I used to joke that I had an alter ego because I'm usually such a little wholesome granny- with all my knitting and baking and crafts (and cat!)- but every once in a while I like being a little darker (k, full disclosure: bad to me means... not taking off mascara before bed! gasp! And learning to drive a motorcycle! No rule breaking for this granny). I don't think I'll ever fully embrace my inner (mini) wild child, but its fun to wear an outfit that lets me pretend! 

Metallic Knit Sweater- H&M, Black Leggings- Joe Fresh, Grey Floppy Hat- American Apparel, Black Cami- Banana Republic, Slouch Boots- Le Chateau, Wrap Bracelet- Club Monaco

So now this alias of mine is going to curl up to watch The Office and eat some ice cream... straight from the carton! Damn, she's bad to the bone. 

love

xxx

Hush

Hush- Angus and Julia Stone

Such a lazy, cozy Sunday- exactly what I needed. I headed down to Seattle for the day on Saturday (just because I could!)  and didn't get home till late, so getting the chance to laze around for most of the day today was delightful! 

I didn't get any shots of Seattle... I was not on the ball that morning! But I did stop by the outlets on the way back and found this adorable little duck Kate Spade umbrella and a comfy sparkle sweater from Jcrew. Getting them both for ridiculous low prices just made it even sweeter. 

Umbrella- Kate Spade, Silver Foil Sweater- Jcrew, Black LEggings- Joe Fresh

Now excuse me while I curl up with my book and go to bed at 9. I know, Rockstar! 

How was your weekend?

love

xxx

Rolling in the Deep

Rolling in the Deep- Adele

I don't normally talk about the songs that contribute to my post titles, but o. my. I think I'm deeply obsessed with this one! It's been on repeat... over and over again! The perfect song to warble out while working out (...or more likely knitting...shhh). 

And seeing as I've brought the cold weather out to BC with me, I might as well sing this beauty to my heart's content while cocooning in my apartment this snowy weekend! 

Black Jacket- Le Chateau, Green Men's Shirt- H&M, Black Cami- Banana Republic, Leggings- Joe Fresh, Scarf/Shawl- Value Village, Brown Boots- Aldo, Long Necklace- Club Monaco, Silver Necklace- Gift

I mean, it's hardly like this "snow storm" (yes, I did hear a local call it that...pfft!) should stop me from running around, but it's kind of a nice excuse to throw on a warm scarf/shawl and many layers. I've been in a bit of a rut fashion wise lately, the only reason I can come up with is that I'm not feeling really settled. Apparently, being in-between houses does an odd thing to my sense of style! But I did feel like myself again in this, layered and cozy with a bit of vintage and of course, my boots!

love

xxx 

on a day like this

On a Day Like This- Elbow

Big fluffly snowflakes were falling all day yesterday, blanketing everything in a beautiful, if slightly annoying, sheet of white. It was a perfect day to sit inside and finish work on various projects that have been pushed aside by trips, (paid) work and life in general. My To Do List is still intimidating, but at least a dent has been made! 

Plaid Men's Shirt: Bluenotes, Black Leggings: Joe Fresh, Black Equestrian Boots: House of Harlow, Black Beret: Le Chateau, Grey Knit Scarf: Ralph Lauren, Brown Fur Gloves: Naf Naf

I'm slowly starting to make some overdue changes in the format of the blog- so if things are moving around/deleted/scrambled... let me know! I'm still teaching myself all the formatting, HTML code and all the other fun (and frustrating at times!) things that come with a blog. I have an idea in my head of how I want it to look- hopefully I can get it there... without throwing my computer out the window! 

Let me know what you think of the upcoming changes, I would really appreciate it. Sometimes I get too stuck in my head and can't see the forest for the tree! :)

love

xxx

Crash Into Me

Crash Into Me: Dave Matthews Band

So if you guys follow me on Twitter (and really you should as I post ONLY important, need-to-know information that will enhance your life and those around you. *sarcasm) you will have witnessed my sheer ecstasy when I stumbled across the most perfect House of Harlow black riding boots last week while in Vancouver. And get this, they were 65% off and only left in my size. Fate. 

Naturally I snapped them up, ran to the counter, changed into them right away (they completed my outfit perfectly!) and then floated around the city in a state close to bliss. (then I got some nasty blisters...)

I've been living in them since; they're a gorgeous soft black and so clean, simple and classic. Mostly I love the fishtail-type detail on the back calf- its so fun and unexpected- which amps up the boot perfectly. 

Beige Shawl and Black Leggings: Le Chateau, Grey Tee: American Apparel, Black Riding Boots: House of Harlow, Grey Flower Necklace: Accessorize, Grey Socks: Dollarama, Black Strap Watch: Guess

Also, I'm completely obsessed with my new fluorescent lavender nail polish. Just today I have been told by different people that it's "interesting", "gaudy", and "very you"(haha) - but I kinda don't care. It makes me smile and I love it with grey, which coincidentally makes up about 40% of my wardrobe (fyi: 40% is also beige!).

What nail colour are you crushing on currently??

love

xxx

Relator

Pete Yorn and Scarlett Johansson- Relator

It's c-c-c-cold! I think fall arrived early this year. I have very mixed feelings about this; Like I said in my last post, fall is my absolute favorite season (yes, my birthday is in the fall. And yes, you are very welcome to shower me with gifts. I'm a size 8.5 in shoes, fyi.) but I also don't want to see it come so soon. Time has been whooshing past lately and I can't comprehend summer actually finishing. Didn't it just start?!

I turned on the heat yesterday because I had goose bumps all down my arms, despite wearing 4 layers and resembling the michelin man. I've also started to wear pants again. And I really don't like pants. You know I'm frozen to the bone if my legs are actually covered!

Blouse- Thrifted

Pants (they're really not leggings... I swear!)- Joe

Shoes- Franco Sarto
Key Necklace- A.Co Designs (thanks hun!)

Cuff- Aldo

Bracelet- Self Made

Sequin Belt- Gift

I'm carrying on my minimalist/classic theme. I just can't seem to get excited about wearing anything too fussy these days. I'm also loving these loose oversized blouses. And since 4/5 of the population in my little town think that they're hideous, and would also never step foot in the thrift stores where I find them, I've been given the (self-appointed) task of scooping them all up and giving them a loving home. My life is really tough sometimes*.

And here is a completely gratuitous shot of my three little tomatoes that my darling plant produced! I can't believe I didn't kill it. Yay me! 
love
xxx




*sarcasm. : )