Finer Feelings

Finer Feelings- Spoon

Ah... I think my brain is still in holiday mode. Plus I've been working on a project (that's incredibly time consuming, but I'm hoping to be able to share with you guys next week!) so I really don't know what else to say! It's snowy and cold, so layers are a must, as is this faux fur. Even if it's completely repetitive! 

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, mine was completely lovely; filled with lots of family and laughter and some very tone-deaf singing (oh Rockband!) 

love

xxx

Skinny Love

Skinny Love- Bon Iver

I think there's a direct correlation with between drops in temperatures and increases in layers worn. Whenever the mercury dips annoyingly close to -30ºC the amount of my wardrobe that gets to see daylight increases drastically. Funny that. 

So while I was manically (and ruthlessly) cleaning out my closet I stumbled on this ancient faux fur collar. Another layer! And one I had been lusting after too- I love when that happens! I bought the beauty way back in 2003 during a trip and then felt that it was too "mature" for me, or something, and it promptly fell into the depths of my closet. Since rediscovering it it's been one of my favourite layers. Maybe the drop in temperatures isn't such a bad thing after all... :)

Faux Fur Collar: Ricki's (...I think??), Cream Sweater: Urban Outfitters, Black Chiffon and Lace Dress: American Apparel, Black Equestrian Boots: House of Harlow, Brown Leather and Faux Fur Gloves: Naf Naf, Purple Tights: Marks and Spencers

I finished my Christmas shopping today (woo!), cleaned, did laundry, puppy sat and had a lovely lunch date with an awesome friend. A pretty successful day off I'd say, and now I get to curl up in front of my Christmas tree with a glass of wine and sketch to my heart's content. Mmmhmm... bliss. 

What's your favourite thing to do on a cold winter night?

love

xxx

If Theres a Rocket Tie Me To It

 If Theres a Rocket Tie Me To It- Snow Patrol

Theres been a ton of exciting (and slightly terrifying... in a good way!) changes happening lately. I can't really delve too much into them, but they're loooong overdue and will soon explain my shoddy blogging habits of late. 

This is my outfit from... 2 weeks ago. Gawd. I'm so far behind! But I decided to post it anyways as it shows off my new shoes from Bordeaux, in France (k, I LOVE saying that. Go ahead, judge me.) I wore them to work the other day and a colleague dubbed them my "mullet" shoes. Business in the front. Party in the back. 

I love my colleagues. :)

Blue Shirt: Zara

Black Wool Shorts: H&M

Camel and Poppy Shoes: Mellow Yellow

Black Tights and Cami: Joe

Sequin Headband: Smart Set

love

xxx

Cameras

 Cameras- Matt and Kim

Well. Hello Fall! 

The days are shorter and the air is crisper, perfect for layers and many, many scarves. Like this perfect leopard print one! It's thin but huge and makes even the most boring of outfits from looking dull (case in point, above). It also went perfectly with my poppy red purse, an early birthday present from my wonderful sister! 

 Cardigan: Smart Set

Cami: Forever 21

Shorts: Le Chateau

Leopard Print Scarf and Turquoise Ring: Aldo

Belt: Vintage

Coach Purse: Gift from Sister!

Shoes: Franco Sarto

When I got around to transferring these onto my computer I noticed a photo that I had just downloaded into my inspiration file. Apparently my sub-conscience is easy to penetrate as my outfit today is suspiciously similar to the colour scheme below (I actually really wanted to wear an army jacket as well, but I'm having the hardest time finding a nice one in my price range!). Now. I just need to grab my gun and wellies and I'll be good to go. 

Kidding!! (about the gun. not the boots)

love

xxx

Black & Blue

Black & Blue- Miike Snow

This is definitely the most ladylike dress I own, which took a little while to get used to! The polka dots and pretty way it moves just sold me though, and I have to get away from mini skirts at some point in my life (or so I've been told). It was perfect for yesterday and I felt quite vintage all day (I had to throw a cardigan on for work though as it's the same temperature as a meat locker!) 

Dress: Zellers (for real!)

Hat: American Apparel

Boots and Turquoise Ring: Aldo

Tights: Le Chateau

Belt: Vintage

Tonight I'm in need of a little r & r... and a strawberry milkshake. Luckily, I fully intend of checking both these items off my list! I'm going to curl up on my big comfy couch and watch the Gossip Girl Premiere (only kind of follow the show, but the clothes and the fact that the episode is in Paris are huge draws!). I'm also hoping to finally get caught up with all this Fashion Week info, I love all the snippets of the shows I've seen so far and have been itching to get the full runway rundown! 


love
xxx