{Style} Traditions

Leather jacket- 3.1 Phillip Lim (love this version) | top c/o Nicole Campre | leather leggings- Wilfred (similar) | heels- Lauren Ralph Lauren | bag- 3.1 Phillip Lim | necklace c/o T&J Designs| rings- Erica Weiner, Urban Outfitters + Front & Company | bangles- J.Crew | watch- Michael Kors


These photos were taken on Christmas Eve in Vancouver, exactly one year after Mr. AiF popped the question (remember?). After the deed was done and I dumbfoundedly said yes, we had a really lovely lunch at the Empress Hotel in Victoria, with me paying far more attention to the new ring on my (shaking) hand than the incredible Indian buffet in front of me � memories. Since then, we decided to make it an annual tradition to visit a Fairmont Hotel in whatever city we happen to find ourselves in that day, pretending to be fancy over tea or (let's face it) the all-you-can-eat buffet. These photos are the before shots from said buffet excursion... You're welcome. xx

Photos by Andrew Tarver

{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

{Christmas Week} Going Griswold

Denim jacket- H&M | Tshirt- Urban Outfitters | leather leggings- Wilfred | necklace c/o T&J Designs | rings- Erica Weiner + Urban Outfitters | bangles- J.Crew | watch- Michael Kors 




Photos by Brittney Le Blanc

{Style} Leopard Coat Love

Faux leopard coat- Zara (similar)  | sweatshirt- Helmut Helmut Lang | leather leggings- Wilfred (similar on sale) | booties- ShoeMint | bag- Rebecca Minkoff | beanie- Zara | necklace c/o T&J Designs | bracelets- J.Crew | rings- Ardene | watch- Michael Kors




I picked up this coat from Zara on Saturday, and since then, I've worn it every single day � now I don't want to jinx anything here, but I think this may be love. Not the kind of love that wavers over time or lessens when people try to knock it down (like, say, when one of your BFFs refers to your new love as a bath robe � chump). 'Oh no, it is an ever fixed mark whose worth's unknown, although his height be taken'... Man, that Shakespeare new a thing or two about girls and their coats, let me tell you.

Happy Monday, friends � here's to a fab week! xx

Photos by Sandy Joe Karpetz

{Style} Tiger Eye

Coat- Forever 21 | tiger sweater- Kenzo | plaid pants- Uniqlo | pumps- ShoeMint | pearl necklace- Zara | lips ring- Forever 21 | bangles- J.Crew | watch- Michael Kors


Photos by Brittney Le Blanc

{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

{Shopping Guide} Holiday Wishlist

The holidays can be a stressful time of year, but treating yourself a little now and then can go a long way in terms of keeping morale high amidst all the craziness. So when Southgate Centre asked me to make a holiday wishlist from their roster of retailers, it was a therapeutic process to say the least. Now I don't expect anyone to rush out and buy me an MK bag or iPad Air (you're officially off the hook, Mr. AiF), but it sure is fun to dream nonetheless. And in keeping with the whole 'treat yo' self' philosophy I seem to prescribe to, don't be surprised if you see a fun leopard clutch or bright red dress creep into posts during the weeks to come... Just saying.

Be sure to visit southgatecentre.com to make a holiday wishlist of your own � one lucky winner will walk away with their entire wishlist, up to $2,500! How's that for treating yourself?

This post was sponsored by Southgate Centre. All opinions shared are my own.

{Style} Black + Blue

Leather detail coat c/o LUSH | sweater- Topshop | faux leather sweatpants- Simons | booties- ShoeMint | bag- 3.1 Phillip Lim | lips ring- CC Skye | watch- Michael Kors


Thanks for reading friends � wishing you all the loveliest of weekends! xx

Photos by Kastles

{Style} Mountain Sound

Plaid shirt- J.Crew | turtleneck- J.Crew Factory | faux leather skirt c/o Forever 21 | blazer- Zara | booties- ShoeMint | tights- Joe Fresh | necklace + bangles- J.Crew | watch- Michael Kors 
Remember that trip to the mountains I referenced a couple weeks back? Well these photos were taken at the a lodge we were lucky enough to stay in. The weather was beautiful, the food and drink was plentiful, and we even saw our first fox, who was good enough to strike a pose for us... All in all, it was a good trip. And what's a good trip without proper attire, am I right? This plaid shirt/turtleneck combo screamed 'lodge-wear' to me, and when paired with a preppy blazer, it became the perfect hot-cocoa-by-the-doc, book-reading-by-the-fire look � Oh the power of fashion. xx

Photos by Andrew Tarver