10 reasons why I'm excited for the holidays

Hat - New Scotland//Coat - Miss Sixty

1.  Allll those yummy treats 
2.  Seeing my friends and family that come home from away :)
3.  Late night drives to look at all of the colourful lights
4.  Cooked Ham. Weakness.
5.  The turkey pies my dad makes
6.  Watching my family open their presents
7.  Holiday movies
8.  Having time to do crafts, try new recipes, and read *things that aren't in text books*
9.  Helping my mom decorate
10. A reason to wear glitter & sequins

the wooly mammoth vest makes an appearance

Pants - Joe Fresh//Top - Joe Fresh//Faux fur vest - BB Dakota//Watch - Nixon//Necklace - Ardene//Scarf - nabbed from mom's closet//booties - Dolce Vita

The now infamous ikea monkey (wearing a shearling coat) story that resulted from last week inspired me to put together a somewhat 'animalistic' outfit of my own.  Mine's more wooly mammoth than primate, though.  Okay so really, I just wanted an
excuse to wear this fur vest.  This thing is ridiculous and I absolutely love it.  How could you not love something when wearing it makes your boyfriend say things like "can I take a picture of you? And then a picture of the cat?  ..I want to see the family resemblance".  Or, " can you just do this for me?" *imitates Michael Cera's friend acting like a cat in Superbad*.  Apparently he thinks this vest makes me resemble a feline.. Or "yep that outfit sure is.. Original!" - could've been a politician in another life, that one.

study break

one lonesome duckie!

Sweater - Winners//Skirt - Forever 21//Booties - Dolce Vita via Winners//Necklace - Ardene//Watch - Nixon//Jacket - Kohls//Belt - Unknown

Well the snow is almost gone (for now) but it seems the cold temperatures are here to stay.  Yesterday I surfaced from behind a two foot high pile of textbooks, notes, calculators, etc. to go for a brisk walk around the park.  My boyfriend snapped these shots while we were there.  It has to be said: the one with the leather jacket thrown nonchalantly over the shoulder was his idea - I can't take credit for that much cheesiness ;)
Good luck to those writing finals!!

a moment from the checkout line

Sweater and Collar - Attitude by Jay Manuel (Sears)//Skirt - Dollhouse//Booties - Fioni//Coat - Unknown

Recently my dad and I stopped into the grocery store to pick up a few things.  We were waiting in line at the checkout when I wandered off to have a quick look at the Joe Fresh section (one of the great benefits of living in Canada).  When I came back there was a Crunchie bar waiting to be checked in with the rest of the groceries.  My dad looked at me with an astonished look on his face.. "You won't believe what happened; The bar LEAPED off the rack and onto the conveyor belt!"  Dad turned away for a moment and when he looked back there were two crunchie bars waiting to be checked in.  Like father like daughter.  And anything to satisfy a sweet tooth.