ice ice baby.

dress. vintage. tights. joe fresh. shoes. zara. stole. zara ( faux fur from one of my coats!). bag. accessorize.

this is what a wore for my birthday a few weeks ago, and wore it out again as it made me feel great! ( the secret, feel good = look good). i am a firm believer in everything on the inside, radiates outwards ( including eating your green veggies and getting ample vitamin D, especially during the winter chill)

the dress was an absolute steal from value village, and with a pair of scissors i simply snipped up the hem, and made it into a mini to fit all occasions! after finding such a bargain (we are talking a few dollars) i even start to eye of prices at h & m and zara !!!

craziness i tell you.

thankfuls + inspiration.

OK. first off. a million and one thank yous for all of your kind/kind words on my acceptance. to say it warmed my heart, is truly an understatement. 

seeing as i already celebrated thanksgiving ( canadians do so in oct) i don't see a reason to have a second official thanksgiving day!

  i am definitely thankful. every.single.day. but a BIG day to acknowledge and let others know in a outward fashion is always welcome in my books. 

things i am thankful for : always + recents + fun stuff:

my faith/family+friends/ travel/ reading material/movies/ faux fur/ chunky socks/ my coffee maker/ being canadian/ peonies/ bags/ avocados/  menswear/ nature/ long walks/ starbucks/ dancing in the rain/ living in south africa/ frye boots/ moleskins/ stripes/ peppermint tea/ oversized sweaters/ new york/ my bed/ moksha/ freedom/ choices/ green beans + hummus/ memories/ laughter/ days at the beach/ romeo/ blazers/ jeansjeansjeans/ poladroid/ chanel/ dreams of paris/ vintage shops/ raybans/ the internet/ stilettos / green grass/ music/ flannel sheets in the winter/ reconnecting with old friends/ the smell of someone familiar/  puffins/ honeycrisp apples/ freshness/ cuddling/ old theaters/ internships/ my passions/ the blog/ you guys/ oh my... i could go on forever.

these are just a few.

happy thanksgiving to everyone that is celebrating.

wishing you a wonderful holiday + black friday (!!!)

xxoo

accepted.

I GOT IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dreams do come true.

these past 2 months have been a whirlwind. 

moving back to canada after 4 years in africa/a break-up/ packing my life into 3 suitcases and applying to FIT, to pursue my passion... and just being in a city i have always wanted to live in.

at the end of the day- anything is possible! i know i sound super cheesy and like a positive patty. but to be honest. i am a firm believer in dream big. make a change. and just do it.

" let the beauty of what you love, be what you do"

a day in the life. day 5.

shirt + shoes. zara. skirt. topshop.

simple-ton.

stripes + studs.

this is definitely something i would wear out on a friday night!

simple. yet a tad "edgy" with classic stripes and pumps.

grab a bejewelled clutch. gold hoops and run off to meet your guys & dolls.

have a fabulous weekend.

ps- exciting news coming asap...

a day in the life. day 4.

jacket + boots. zara. jeans. gap. shirt. uo. bag. prada.

casual day.

weather it's casual friday / a stroll down the city streets running errands/ a quick coffee with a girlfriend/ or perhaps a casual dinner in the subs.

a good "power" coat can carry you through.

with winter fast approaching i think we all crave a good/powerful coat. one that can carry us through a multitude of events. i think the key is cut/shape and a universal tone/color- a flattering cut to your body shape is golden! pair it was jeans... a dress... leggings + boots... and voila- instant punch with an extra inch of confidence. because you can't underestimate the first thing that catches the eye (especially during these cold, cold months ahead!)

a day in the life. day 3.

shirt. vintage. skirt. bbdakota. purse. uo. shoes. marni.

this outfit could carry you through multiple events.

girls night out/ meet the parents/ art opening/ classic movie night at the theatre / broadway show/ fashion presentation/

grab a pair of heels. a chain link bag & a skirt. and the possibilities are endless.

in ensemble + life!

had a glorious weekend in the warm canadian temps- i could get used to this.

if only this was our winter... it sadly gets much colder. i mean arctic temps.

a day in the life. day 2.

dress. topshop. jacket. zara. shoes. stevemadden.

date night.

grab a dress + leather coat + killer heels & some gold hoops.

and your boy will swoon.

have a whimsical weekend beauties.

a day in the life. day 1.

coat. h&m. shirt & purse. zara. pants. vintage. boots. topshop.

so i thought i would have fun.

post an outfit for a day/occasion/special dinner/nightout. for an entire week.

today = day 1: a morning brunch - sight-seeing in paris- an afternoon at the museum.

the key is a warm coat to get to & from. pants & walkable heels. keep it simple with flare. 

add ysl pink lippy for that parisian kiss!