For one, I absolutely adore the fit of it. It has a more fitted silhouette which I definitely look for in jackets as I’d like for people to be able to see that I have a waist, even in the winter. I also actually really enjoy the deep, sack pockets which is ESSENTIAL for me because it means I can throw my phone, wallet, keys, lip balm, and coin purse in there and completely bypass wearing a purse. All I have to do is reach into my pockets and everything is there! 

The last thing that I really love about this parka is the longer back side! I find the longer, asymmetrical shape of the parka is actually flattering, especially since in the front it still looks like such a good length. 

The parka definitely saved me a LOT that day considering it was freakin’ FREEZING by the waters. Been wearing it almost every day since I got it and really been loving the versatility of it. I still love my taupe coloured Oskar parka from Aritzia but I’ve got to say, the black is so easy to wear I actually find that I reach for it more. Been seeing more and more Canada goose parkas on the streets of Vancouver lately as winter progresses. But who says you need to drop bills for a great parka? 

More soon, 

It really has been a rough year. Lot’s of ups but also so many downs. Not to mention school and work had engulfed my entire life and I’ve done nothing but those two things. There were weeks that I thought would never end and bad memories that I thought would never fade. Yet here we are, in the last month of this year… And looking back… yes a lot of shitty things happened but all of those passed and this year really flew by. 

One thing I always regret is not documenting my life better. I used to journal almost every night. Given, most of my entries were about my boy troubles, but I still was able to write every night. And then for a while I did vlogs. Those died down quickly as my life became more and more routine. And now that the year is over, I suddenly wish I had more to look back on. More to remind me of all the good things that had happened this year. 

I know it’s not yet time for resolutions but I am definitely going to try to do that more in 2017. Hopefully in video form, but even just utilizing my camera more and taking the time to take real photos of what I do in my life. This next year is going to be a really big one for me with graduation and entering the adult workforce life. So I really want to make sure I record it all! So maybe I can share it with all of you!

I’m really excited to see what’s to come in the following year. But I’ve got to say, although it’s been a hard one, 2016 is definitely going to be a little hard to let go of. Thankfully I’ve got my family and all my friends to help with that process. 

Alright, enough of that sappy shit. Stay tuned for (hopefully) a lot more exciting posts this winter!

Until next time, 

Bench always have great sales between seasons but their black friday weekend sale was crazy. They had everything on sale in-stores and online so it was madness trying to find sizes. Thankfully both the jackets that I wanted had my size left #blessed. Will definitely be sharing the other one with you guys soon as I’m going to be living in these the next few months. 

I actually got two really similar jackets. Both are the long parka style. The main difference is that one is a thinner, wider fit (the one I’m wearing above) and the other is a thick black parka. I invested in the Oskar parka from Aritzia last year in a taupe colour which I still absolutely love. But I wanted some black jackets this year so that they’re a little more versatile and easier to wear. 

Gotta say I’m in love with them already. The quilting on the inside of the jacket is an awesome little detail that peeps out when you wear the jacket open, which I usually do. I also really enjoy the hidden waist cinching drawstring on the inside of the jacket. Especially with a jacket with a wider, chill fit like this one, I like that it helps show that I actually have a figure under all my bundling. 

I’m excited for the cold weather now! It’s snowing in Vancouver today so it’s the perfect timing for these :3 

Who else is slightly obsessed with outerwear right now?

Until next time, 

I found out this week the key to dressing semi-stylish in the winter is just to own some really long coats and super warm bombers. Because really you probably will be spending most of your time indoors somewhere anyways.. so throw a thick jacket over a cute outfit and BAM. Winter ready. Unless you’re hanging out outside then my tip to you is just to layer on as many layers as humanly possible. 

For my outfit I just layered a really long coat over top of my outfit. Inside, I’m wearing my Gordon camisole from Aritzia which is a classic 90s straight neckline cami. I tucked it into my Citizens of Humanity Liyas which are a light-washed mom jean style. Threw my camel long cardigan and a pair of black booties on and I was good to go. Most of the time, indoors, that was what I was wearing. When I had to actually go outside and bear the cold I threw this new coat that I found from Winners on and my Herringbone scarf from Aritzia. And you know what… I didn’t freeze to death today! So I think my first “winter” outfit was a success!

By the way, a lot of clothing is already on sale on the Aritzia website right now so go and spend some money! And do me a favour and BUY ONLINE. So us poor girls can clean up the store and leave work at a godly hour. KTHNXBYE.

I didn’t think I would get so invested in bombers again but I’ve pretty much been living in them this season. The Kanaka bomber from Aritzia is another one I’ve been frequenting lately. As I’ve been pretty much only going to three places lately (school, work, gym) it’s been the perfect jacket to throw over any casual outfit. 

I paired the jacket with a thin black turtleneck and my mid-rise Rocket Ventanas. The other trend that I’ve been guilty of repeating over and over again lately is the tight turtlenecks. I’m actually OBSESSED because they’re so easy to wear and style. Not to mention warm and comfortable too. Can’t believe I’ve never owned any before this season. The Huet shirt from Aritzia has been my favourite one so far. 

What pieces have you been consistently reaching for this season? 

More soon, 

This corduroy skirt quickly became one of my favourite pieces in my fall wardrobe. I love the neutral brown-ish green colour with the vintage looking buttons. It fits better than other a-line skirts that I’ve seen from other stores. I find that it’s actually really flattering around the bum area and is not too tight but not too flared. The only bone that I have to pick with this skirt is the length! It is quite a short skirt, but as long as you’re not wearing it to a business meeting you’re good to go! As I’ve mentioned before, cropped sweaters are another trendy fall piece that I’ve been obsessed with this season. This really nice scalloped-hem sweater is also from Aritzia and I think it pairs perfectly with this skirt. I had to size up two sizes for this sweater (bought a medium) because of how tight and cropped it is. But I think the medium is a perfect fit for me! It’s the perfect amount of loose and cuddly but also cropped and trendy. I’ll definitely be repeating this outfit a bunch this fall whenever I have the need to dress up.  Threw on tights because it was chilly still outside but also because it made me feel like Blair from Gossip Girl. 

 I’ve just finished my midterms week (FINALLY) which is the reason I’ve been slacking on the blogposts. But I’m back! And ready to get shit done. So keep your eyes peeled for more outfit posts soon! 

Hope you guys are having a great Monday. 

Until next time, 

I don’t know what it is about this Fall/Winter season, but it has made me fall utterly and totally in love with the colour grey. I’ve always loved and worn a lot of grey but now I am full-on OBSESSED. I think it’s just such a beautiful and versatile colour. 

My 2 favourite pieces, from this winter’s purchases, are my grey Montpellier sweater and my grey Gasparin scarf, both from Aritzia. I’m going to shamelessly admit that I was actually holding back on purchasing the Montpellier sweater for quite some time. And the only reason I finally bit the bullet and purchased it is because it got stocked in this exact colour. Which makes it looks exactly like the sweater Drake wore in his Hotline Bling video…. Oops. The hype is real. 

But, on the real, I actually ended up falling in love with the slouchy, relaxed silhouette of this sweater and I’ve gotten A LOT of wear out of it since.

As for the scarf, I think it’s a great budget-friendly alternative for the infamous Acne Studios scarf that everyone and their mothers have lusted over at least once. I personally haven’t ever felt the Acne one (which is made of 100% Wool) but the Gasparin (80% Wool, 20% Polyamide) has a great soft feel yet has enough stiffness in it to create great body. I LOVE IT. I might buy the camel coloured version if and when we get it restocked. 

What has your favourite colour for Fall/Winter 2015 been? 

|Sweater dress: Aritzia | Thigh High Socks: Ardenes | Boots: Aldo | Vest: Aritzia | Necklace: Tenth Muse Jewelry | Scarf: Aritzia|

Sweater dresses with thigh high boots or socks have been all the rage this fall season. Too bad I only got to rock this cute taupe turtleneck dress once before Vancouver decided to freeze over. The weather here has been crazy cold lately and gone are the days I can bare any skin whatsoever. 

It was great while it lasted though ! I love the colour and fit of this dress. Surprisingly enough, I actually bought this in a XXS which is INSANITY because usually XXS ANYTHING is WAY too small for my 5’8 figure. However, I guess it’s just the fit of this particular dress, but I actually liked how the XXS fit on me more than I liked the XS. It fit a little tighter, and the shoulders fit a little better. 

And can we obsess over this colour for a minute? It’s the perfect taupey-mauve colour; the perfect in-between of cold and warm. When paired with a warm-coloured scarf like the maroon one I have on, it really makes the dress look warmer toned. However, when paired with a more cool-toned scarf it shows up more on the taupey-cool-toned-grey shade. 

What’s your favourite trend been this Fall/Winter? 

More soon,