{Style} Holiday Leopard

Faux leopard coat- Zara (cute cropped version) | Tshirt c/o Purple Label | midi skirt- ASOS (love this version) | heels- ShoeMint | bag- 3.1 Phillip Lim | necklace c/o T&J Designs | bangles- J.Crew | watch- Michael Kors 

 
Well, it's Monday and you know what that means � only two more sleeps until the big day! Mr. AiF, Meows and I are currently in Vancouver, enjoying slightly less snow than we're used to (what gives, yvr?!) plus lots of amazing food and drink before heading to Victoria on Christmas Day to chill with my family. That's going to lead to even more food and drink, and Mr. AiF rolling me onto a plane come January... Oh the holidays.

Happy Monday, friends! xx

Photos by Andrew Tarver

{Style} Winter Pinks

Blazer- ASOS | shirt c/o Nicole Campre | jeans- H&M | bag- Milly | booties borrowed from The Pretty Secrets | beanie- Joe Fresh | necklaces + bangles- J.Crew | ring- Saint Laurent | watch- Michael Kors


Winter is in full swing (happy December, by the way!), so to counteract its morale-bursting effects, I decided to wear all the pink I could stomach in one sitting... And believe me, my pink tolerance is low. But you know what? Turns out it's basically impossible to have a bad day or be sad (with a double 'd') when you're wearing this obnoxiously bright shade. Seriously now, winter neons � do it.

Photos by Sandy Joe Karpetz

{Wardrobe Wednesday} Winter Wear

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When temperatures drop, I like to add bright layers and beautiful accessories to the mix to dull the pain of yet another winter. Pops of red, plaid and leather galore is the name of the game this time of year, so here are a few of my current favourites (including these delicious boots from Dr. Martens). What are your winter go-tos? xx

Hat- ONE | plaid scarf- Gap | bag- Oasap | red coat- ASOS | quilted leather gloves- River Island | boots- Dr. Martens

{Wardrobe Wednesday} Don't Sweat It

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It's no secret that sweatshirts have become my go -to this season � in fact, they've creeped up in outfit posts at a rate that would have alarmed 2010 Vickie. That's right my friends, only a few short years ago I would have turned my nose up at such items, scoffing at the very idea that sweatshirts could even remotely be a thing... Boy was past Vickie wrong! Now my collection seems to be growing by the day (don't worry Mr. AiF, it's just a figure of speech), so I figured I would show you all my current faves, plus a few that I have my eye on... Hey, you can never have too much of a good thing, am I right?

{Style} Cropped...

Crop top- American Apparel | striped skirt- ASOS | spiked heels- ShoeMint | quilted clutch- Michael Kors | necklace- J.Crew | bracelets- Michael Kors + J.Crew | ring + watch- Michael Kors

{Style} Red, White (Stripes) & Blue...

Fancy seeing you again, Monday... You killjoy, you. Why can't everyday consist of sleeping in, seeing friends and eating one's weight in frozen yogurt? The world would be a better place, let me tell you... Sigh.

Outfit details: denim shirt- Forever 21; striped skirt- ASOS; clutch- vintage; cap toe pumps- ShoeMint; necklace- Forever 21; bracelet- House of Harlow; watch- Michael Kors

{Style} Abandoned...

Road trips seem to always be ripe with abandoned-old-building-sightings, which are like catnip for fashion bloggers. That's why I forced Mr. AiF to make a pit stop in a tiny little town to snap pics in front of an old automotive shop. I mean seriously, peeling paint, dirty windows and creepy remnants of it's past life scattered about always makes for a killer backdrop, if not only in my head. But then again lots of things seem better in my head, like fondue or the pleather-pant incident of 2001.

Outfit details: blazer- ASOS; polka dot top- Forever 21; jeans- Joe Fresh; cap toe pumps- Zara; hamilton tote- Michael Kors; woven leather belt- thrifted; necklace- H&M

{Style} Striped Down...

Outfit details: top- Malorie Urbanovitch; striped skirt- ASOS; nude cap toe pumps- Zara; leather clutch- vintage Saint Laurent; necklace + bracelet- Forever 21; ring- J.Crew; sunnies- Karen Walker

{Style} Patchwork...

I've been on a bit of a shopping kick lately (I'm thinking May is gonna have to be another shopping ban month), including a mini online tryst with ASOS. Nothing too crazy, but let's just say that my virtual cart ranneth over with a striped skirt (stay tuned!) and this totally awesome blazer. I don't know if it's the vibrant colours or the in-your-face print, but I'm in love with this blazer and in a big way... And now for the credit card payments.

Happy Monday, lovelies! xx

Outfit details: top- Forever 21 (old); blazer- ASOS (get it here); distressed jeans- Gap; two-tone Adriene pumps- ShoeMint; vintage clutch- The Pretty Secrets; bracelets- Forever 21

{Style} Leather Detailing...

Faux leather is totally my jam, so any opportunity to double up � say in a nice shorts/blazer combo � is fine by me. Not to beat a dead horse or anything, but it's just, well, the greatest. The best part? This whole leather detailing trend makes doubling up more subtle/chic, less Peg Bundy... And I think we can all agree that that's a good thing. xx

Outfit details: leather detail blazer- Zara; chambray shirt- Loft 82 (borrowed from Kastles); faux leather shorts- H&M; polka dot tights- Joe Fresh; booties- Aldo; bag- ASOS; rhinestone necklace- Forever 21

{Style} Coffee Run...

I'm pretty sure that when Lionel Ritchie sang about "Endless Love," he was actually talking about coffee... That's all I can say about that. In other news, how sweet is my new spiked necklace from Barefoot Contessa? I picked it up while in Vancouver over the holidays on a shopping date with Mr. AiF's lovely mom (hi Hilly!) and have pretty much worn it ad nauseum ever since. What can I say, it was love at first sight.

Happy Wednesday, friends! xx

Outfit details: sweater & skirt- Forever 21; necklace- Barefoot Contessa; beanie- Zara; bag- ASOS; rings- vintage; booties- Forever 21

{Style} The Streets...

Well I don't know about you guys, but I'm beat from yesterday's festivities... My family knows how to get down, so we didn't get to bed until 2 am last night � Can you say party animal wannabes? I think I'll be paying the price in the under eye region today as I travel to Vancouver to see Mr. AiF's fam-jam... What can I say, it was worth it.

Happy Boxing Day, friendlies! If you're brave enough to hit up the malls today, I want to hear all about your scores! xx

Outfit details: dress- Simons; studded leather jacket- Zara; booties- Aldo; beanie- Zara; tights- Joe Fresh; bag- ASOS; necklace- Forever 21