Frozen Flowers

Just two more days left of 2013, eh, ladies?! Do you have your pen and paper

out ready to create that list of wishful thinking? I've never really been into creating

these huge resolutions for myself, which is odd since I am a self-proclaimed list-

oholic. I tend to make a resolution list that revolves around flimsy betterments of

myself, such as: be nicer to people, eat healthier (mainly just less sugar for it makes

up a whole food group for me!), and work harder. How lame is that?! Be nicer

to people? Way to go me, aren't I aiming high? Haha. So this year I thought I

would try a little harder, for in the end aren't I the one who wins anyways?

What better ensemble to wear for a walk by the frozen river than a floral skirt? I fit

right into the surroundings... I actually prefer donning a floral print in the winter rather

than during the summer. During the summer everything is so bright and happy I just

need to look outside to be cheered up. Winter however, that's a different story.

Depression rates sky rocket during these bleak months. We actually get seasonal

depression! That's just ludicrous. But we can always rely on those anti-d's being

handed out. Thank you health care. So floral skirt, you've got a mission: cheer me up

and remind me that the world will be colourful and lively again, just three months to go.

Outfit: 

Thrifted // Scarf

Vintage (My G.G. Ma's) // Silver "B" Pendent

Thrifted // Bolo Tie 

Jacob // Wool Sweater

Thrifted // Skirt

Joe Fresh // Grey Tights

DIY // Leg Warmers

Thrifted // Wedge Boots

Royal Purple

Hello, dearies! The storm has passed and now the calm has washed over us. It's

nice to sit back and relax after those crazy jam-packed weeks of excitement, eh?

I'm definitely going to take a few days to myself before getting my game on for the

new year. It's time to tackle those need-to-do things!  Maybe it was turning 25, but

I feel as if I've come to that point in my life where I can't just be dinking around all

the time - not that I was much of a dinker to begin with!  Or it may have something to

do with the whole new year's resolutions thing. Either way, I have a renewed sense

of diligence.  There is one thing that will stay stagnant though: my fixation with plaid!

And since I tend to wear plaid quite often, I thought I would try something different

(only slightly different, nothing to get excited over). Usually when I wear plaid I go

for a more relaxed, laid-back feel, but I've seen ensembles where plaid is paired

with fancier pieces, like this silk top. I can't wait to pair a warm flannel-ish plaid

shirt with the white ballerina-ish skirt I wore in my last post; quite the contrast.

Outfit:

The Bay // Cardigan

Thifted // Beret 

Le Chateau // Silk Top

Thrifted // Belt

Jacob // Plaid Skirt

Thrifted // Boots 

Red-Letter Day

Good day! I hope you all had a joyous Christmas! I had a wonderful day filled with

smiles, laughter, and scrumptious food. I don't have any family besides my younger

sister in my city, so sometimes the holidays can be a bit lonely, but I really did have

a great day! I absolutely love giving gifts; spoiling Kobe and my sister and seeing

their delighted reactions were definitely highlights of my day. And since we were

in the 'burbs, Paul and I were able to use the breathtakingly beautiful nature as my

backdrop. I prefer this much more to the city. I used to take Kobe to this nature

trail all the time when he was a puppy. It's such a charming place to take walks.

Of course Christmas day called for a festive ensemble! And what says the holidays

better than red, white, and gold shoe buckles? While I was incredibly comfortable,

which is much needed when you spend most of the day sitting down, these stiletto

heels were the absolute worst idea! Did you know they sink into the snow?! Hah.

I'll be putting these back into the closet for sure, but they were fun for a day.

Outfit:

Thrifted // Sweater

GAP // Skirt 

Winners // Heels