The Girl in the Long Red Skirt

 Although there's no snow on the ground, the holidays are in full

swing at our household! My hands have been busy making 

decorations, winter-themed items have taken over our shelves

and walls, and our calender is marked with holiday events. 

Acquire memories, not things is our motto this holiday season.

The focus shall not be on money spent and luxurious gifts, but

rather our time and energy will be devoted to occasions and

events.  A few evenings ago my family and I went and saw A

Christmas Carol, a popular classic tale - it was the perfect way

to kick-start the holidays. What could be sweeter than the song

Christmas Bells being performed live? Yes, I'm feeling quite

festive this year - hence the red and white ensemble with

gold touches. Be prepared to be bombarded with Christmas-y

outfits and pictures. You have been forewarned....

Outfit:

Thrifted // Owl Necklace

DIY // Bead Necklace

Thrifted // Top

Thrifted // Skirt (Made in Canada)

Gifted Gold Bracelet from Saudi 

Arabia

Old Navy // Flats 

Earthling

Since I would not classify my last post as upbeat, we'll keep this one

as light and airy as a French pastry. There's no denying I have a love

for outfits made up of earthy tones. There's something comforting

about browns and muted greens. Being colours of the forest, it comes

as no surprise they go so well together. Paired with ladylike lace, the

earthy tones seem soft and warm rather than rugged. I find brown and

green to be underrated - hey, there's even the saying no browns after

six. That's just another reason to love autumn, everyone is all about

the earthy tones. 

Outfit:

Garage Sale // Scarf

Thrifted // Cardigan

Thrifted // Dress

Thrifted // Belt

Souvenir from Cuba (gift) // Ring

Thrifted // Shoes

Our Homes Are Their Graves

When eyes gaze upon this land laid to waste the words what you

spend years building may be destroyed overnight never rang more

true. In piles larger than arms can reach lies death. Bloodless, tear-

less, and without a scream came death. Cut open, rings of years past

are visible. This was once a  place where creatures found refuge

beneath and between the trees. It now is a hard place where the wind

is ferocious and the sun beats down relentlessly without mercy. All

that remains are stumps, like lifeless bodies after a war. They are a

reminder of what once was, what could have been. Machines do our

bidding and have caused a disconnection from nature.  Whilom slaves

to the land, we now are a race of conquers and rulers. The sad truth is

we have become the very rulers each of us fear. Our advantage

is our mind's capability, but it also serves as our weakness. 

Gap // Cardigan 

All else thrifted 

58 Days of Autumn

The temperatures have been steadily decreasing and we even had

flurries for a few hours the other day. Last night as I stood beneath

the velvet-blue starry sky, a wish rolled off my lips and into the wind;

please, I pleaded with Mother Nature, let autumn last just a bit longer. 

I woke to an angry wind that rattled my windows and a brilliant sun that

fought to shine through my curtains this morning and I thought that

Mother Nature had ignored my prayers. But the moment I opened my

door the sun's heat could be felt and the breeze was warm against my

skin. Plus 14 mid-November is a prayer answered in my books,

especially considering my neighbours and their stories of snow!

I'm ever so happy for this long-lasting autumn, it gives me a chance to

wear this ever so autumny skirt - I've been meaning to for a while. This

skirt and I have a love-hate relationship. I love the print, but hate how

my mind draws a blank when attempting to style it. I'm not sure if it's

because there are so many colours or if it's because I have an undying

obsession with matching. 

Outfit:

DIY Necklace

All else thrifted

November's Time to Shine

I can't believe it's the middle of November and there are still leaves

on the trees and an absence of snow on the ground! It doesn't feel

right to start decorating for (ahem) the holidays with leaves still on

the trees, and yet, I don't want to wish away the leaves. I would like

the months of September through to December went by in slow

motion.  From then until June, fast forward. I've been trying to layer

outside of my usual dress and sweater box. It's a long eight months

of having to bundle up! I find layering can sometimes be difficult

when wanting to keep a ladylike figure. Vests are a great piece,

they add a little extra warmth, and right over your heart. What are

your tips for staying warm yet stylish during the cooler months?

Outfit:

Thrifted // Beret

Thrifted // Vest

Thrifted // Shirt

Thrifted // Belt

Thrifted // Bag

Thrifted // Jeans

Le Chateau // Boots

Autumn Adventures and Other Such Things

It might have been the layers, it might have been the sun, but the day

was deliciously warm and called for an autumn adventure. The smell

of smoke hung thick in the air. It conjured up images of middle-aged

men dressed in tweed blazers and reading glasses upon their noses

sitting in front of a crackling fire with a book in hand and husky

golden labs at their feet. We walked where our friends with hooves

walked just earlier that day.  I may have missed them today, but

we'll meet one day. From atop the giant hill the wind blew strong

and I embraced it with open arms. With this bird's eye view I felt

for a moment what it must be like to have wings. Everything looks

so small. Everything meshes together. I've been learning to use my

senses lately. The overpowering smell of apples from the unseen crab

apple tree. The feeling of the heavy, damp air signalling rain. Branches

break, bird's cry out, and off in the distance a dog's bark can be heard

faintly.  I see the prints in the mud and the tall grass trodden over - we

are not the only ones to make paths. 

Blame is to be put on my rural surroundings for today's home-on-

the-range ensemble. As the tired saying goes, when in Rome. It

really came out of the desire to be warm - layers, layers, layers. I've

been trying to include more dresses that look good with long-sleeved

tops and sweaters underneath and this linen button-up does the job.

The wool pullover underneath is what keeps this dress wearable

during the non-summer months (looks much different here, worn

in the heat of summer, or here as a long vest thing). I'm foreseeing

a very long friendship with this dress. 

Outfit:

Thrifted // Hat

Thrifted // Scarf

Thrifted // Dress

Jacob // Sweater

Thrifted // Belt

Le Chateau // Boots (very old)