{Style} Red + Green

Plaid jacket- Zara | sweater c/o LUSH Clothing | denim shirt- TopShop | leather skirt- vintage | cap toe heels- Zara | clutch- 3.1 Phillip Lim | necklaces- Barefoot Contessa + vintage (borrowed from The Pretty Secrets) | rings- Winners + gifted



Photos by The Pretty Secrets

{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

{Wardrobe Wednesday} Hats Off

Hat- French Connection | turtleneck- Zara (old; similar here) | plaid cape- Urban Outfitters | ring- Michael Kors

In keeping with last week's winter-fuelled Wardrobe Wednesday, I thought I would pay further homage to one of my favourite cold-weather accessories: The hat. The eternal warmer-of-heads and disguiser-of-bad-hair-days (you know what I'm talking about), the hat is the most versatile and transformative accessory at your disposal� and don't you forget it. And by you, I really mean me, because I'm the worst for neglecting even my most beloved accessories (#hoarderproblems). But that's why I love both you AND this WW column � you guys keep me honest.



If you're looking for some good, winter appropriate hat options, I really love this Catarzi wool hatand this Brian Lichtenberg beanie (case in point)... Happy (Wardrobe) Wednesday, friends! xx


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

{Style} Bundled

Coat- French Connection | striped shirt- Saint James | faux leather skirt c/o Forever 21 | double-sided scarf- Zara (similar style) | booties- ShoeMint | bag- 3.1 Phillip Lim | lips ring- CC Skye | necklace- J.Crew Factory



Layers are a non-negotiable this time of year, but there's no reason not to spice them up with a little print-on-print (on-print-on-print) action. For me, that means stripes, plaid, houndstooth AND leopard, but hey, that's just how I roll. And even though it may sound like a seizure-inducing hot mess on paper, the visual is far from it... Or so I like to tell myself.

Happy Monday, friends! xx

Photos by Sandy Joe Karpetz

{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

{Wardrobe Wednesday} Winter Wear

Knit beanie + double-sided scarf- Zara

Tis the season for bundling up, and when you live in a winter city like I do, one thing is abundantly clear: mo layers, less problems. This year I plan on making this jumbo, double-sided scarf my new bf (don't we look good together?), with plenty of room in my life for this slouchy beanie... It's a big love situation here, people.  

So when it comes to staying warm without compromising style, all you have to do is grab a great plaid scarf, slide on some slick gloves and thrown on a cute beanie... Your day two hair will thank you. xx 

Photos by Andrew Tarver

{Life} Girls + Bicycles

On Sarah: Blazer- Club Monaco | shirt- J.Crew | kilt- LCC Uniform Store | broach- vintage | shoes- Payless | bag- Cambridge Satchel Co.  
On me: Plaid bomber jacket- Zara | blouse- H&M | faux leather skirt c/o Forever 21 | booties- ShoeMint | bag- Phillip Lim x Target | tights- Joe Fresh | headband (worn as necklace)- Forever 21 | ring- vintage | watch- Michael Kors 

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of shooting with my friend and fellow blogger, Miss Sarah Chan. She's pretty much the cutest thing ever (right?!) and she makes riding a bike look oh-so good... And can we just talk about the fact that homegirl can cycle in heels? Because I think that deserves an award of some kind, but I digress.

We met for chai, loaded up the bikes with some cute bits and bobs (a big thank you to RedBike for letting me borrow this beautiful Pashley Sonnet Bliss!) and set out on a photo adventure with the help of our pal Jerry. There were laughs, leaf tossing (which is harder than it looks, let me tell you) and Gossip Girl references made on school steps. And for the record, you CAN eat yogurt on the steps with us at lunch � we're nice like that. xx

Photos by Jerry Aulenbach

{Style} Into The Woods

 
Sweater- Joe Fresh (my dream version)  | button up- Simons (borrowed from Mr. AiF) | jeans- H&M | booties c/o Massimo Dutti | plaid blanket- thrifted | sunnies- Cheap Monday c/o Surfdome | suede tote c/o Massimo Dutti | necklaces- Zara + Blush Shop | pearl cuff- Forever 21 | ring- vintage 

 

These photos were taken on Thanksgiving Monday, during a leisurely walk around Elk Island with my love. Hands down, this national park is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful places I've ever visited, and I'm pretty sure the mister was giddy the entire time � homeboy really likes the outdoors. Me, on the other hand... well, let's just say my time outdoors comes complete with Starbucks, Domino Magazine and full-on accessories. Hey, to each their own, right?

Happy Friday, lovelies! xx

Photos by Andrew Tarver 

{Life} 10 To Try This Fall

You know what I said last week about stopping to smell the pumpkin spice? Well this fall I fully intend to. Life's too short not to enjoy the beauty of each season, so I made a list of 10 things I'd like to do or try before it's too late. Feel free to add to the list, and above all else, remember to make the most of the season... Like #4 while doing #5 and eating #2 while wearing #9 � or something like that.

1. Host a casual outdoor party.
2. Bake something festive, like these pumpkin fritters.
3. Cozy up by the fire with an apple pie spice latte.
4. Movie nights are always a good idea, especially when they're 90's themed... Beetlejuice, Hocus Pocus, Death Becomes Her and Practical Magic are always a good idea.
5. Try out a new manicure.
6. Make candy apples with your girlfriends.
7. Paint a pretty pumpkin... or ten.
8. Start a book club... even if your the only member.
9. Wear as much plaid as humanly possible (I love this look).
10. Vamp-up your lipstick arsenal.

Photo by Andrew Tarver 

{Style} The Plaid Patch

Plaid jacket- Zara | jeweled denim shirt- J.Crew | faux leather skirt c/o Forever 21 | polka dot tights- Hue | bag- Phillip Lim x Target | pearl bracelet- Forever 21 | rain boots- Michael Kors

In addition to exploring abandoned farms, the mister and I hit up an adorable pumpkin patch last weekend... There was a corn maze (my fave!), sweet treats and more pumpkins than I've ever seen together in one place � long story short, it was magnificent. Fall really is my favourite time of year, and taking the time to relish the season in any way possible has become a priority. It's so easy to get swept up in being busy and just let holidays � heck, even entire seasons � pass you by. So here's to all of us stopping to smell the pumpkin spice... Happy Friday! xx

Photos by Andrew Tarver