we meet again

Hat - Winners//Scarf - Pseudio//Sweater - Thrifted//Jacket - Model Citizens//Shorts - American Apparel//

Throughout the winter months I follow the ten step rule - as in, never be further than ten steps away from a heater.  However after feeling a bit cooped up these past few days I went against my own guidelines and went out to catch up with the great outdoors (how you doin' new foursquare badge).  Over the weekend I spent some quality father daughter time snowmobiling, eating diner burgers and catching up.  And then yesterday my boyfriend and I ventured outside into a mixture of flurries, freezing rain and cold winds to watch huge waves crash against the rocky shoreline.  Despite the weather, the scenery was spectacular (and great for the sinuses - hello added bonus).  While we were out rejuvenating ourselves, my boy snapped a few outfit pictures for me.  
What's your solution for cabin fever?

winter white

Blazer - Zara//Sweater - Sears//Necklace - Joe Fresh//Jeans - Gap//Ankle Booties - Dolce Vita//Fur Scarf - a local shop?//Carry-All Pouch - American Apparel//Ring - Aldo

Whatever would entice me to dress entirely in shades of white and tan and head out to the currently slushy streets of this city?  A post on my interpretation of ‘winter white’, of course.  This outfit is a complete contrast to my normal winter uniform of darker colours and I really enjoy how it provides a blank canvas, so to speak - it makes it easy to keep the focus on the fur and metallic gold accessories and a colourful lip.  To keep it interesting I chose each piece in a different texture: fur, wool, denim, suede, and leather.  You may or may not be able to see from the expression in these pictures but today was a bitterly cold and windy day and immediately following this I headed home and layered on some thermals and cuddled up under a blanket to catch up on some episodes of Happy Endings.

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.

baby, it's cold outside

Jeans - Volcom//Sweater - H&M//Boots - Steve Madden//Fingerless Gloves - Gap//Scarf - Mom's closet//Coat - Kensie//Purse - Unknown store in Frankfurt//Headband - Aldo

With the unseasonably warm temperatures we've been experiencing over the last few weeks I almost had myself fooled into believing winter had been postponed.  This week, however, a cold and snowy weather blast quickly brought me back to reality.  At this time of the year I’m still early in the 'enjoying snow and it's beauty' phase.  For me the world never feels more peaceful than when snow keeps people off the roads and snowflakes are floating down in front of street lights at night.  Talk to me in March when I’m complaining about salt stained boots, walking in slush, and perma-cold feet.

But right now, it’s beautiful.

This is what I wore on a cold walk in the park with my love (after which we quickly went off to get hot beverages to warm our hands)!  

Have a great weekend!

girl with the fuchsia tights

Turtleneck - Joe Fresh//Skirt - Envy//Tights - Hue//Shoes - Madden Girl//Necklace - Claire's

This outfit was inspired by Sydney of The Daybook as seen here - isn't it great when you see an outfit you like and you already own the clothing items to recreate the look?  
I hope you had a great weekend! x