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