My sis couldn't be with us due to school, so I wore the ring she gave me for my 26th birthday.
THEORY blazer, random white shirt, EBAY tulle, CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN shoes, WOLFORD tights, PRADA gloves, VINTAGE ring gifted from my sister
Last week I had my masters convocation. I attended my undergraduate convo, but skipped my law degree one, so this one was a celebration of both my LLB and LLM.
I bought the three layer tulle online after my unsuccessful attempt at online Lanvin & HM shopping. Personally, I think I like it better, but then again a girl can never have too many tulles.
I've never received a pen before and on my graduation day, I received two! I think it is the perfect graduation gift, especially for my future career. The Mont Blanc one was given to me by my father, it has a diamond on the top! I better use the ink wisely, I don't think I can afford the refills.
Happy Monday!
Like my hat?
MONCLER jacket, AA shirt (gifted from sis), CA4LA hat (stolen from bf), RAF SIMON snood (stolen from bf), CHEAP MONDAY jeans, LIUJO belt (gifted from Mass' mom), SOREL boots (gifted from dad), LOUIS VUITTON purse, CLUB MONACO gloves
HUGE apologies for my absence this past week and a half, work has me so drained. The good news is that xmas is near and I'll be home for the holidays, which means more time to connect.
My parents have been in town for the past week or so for my LLM convocation. They couldn't have come at a worse time; there was a snowfall here that didn't stop for a week, something that hasn't happened in London in two decades. I left all my winter clothes at home in Toronto but my dad came to the rescue when he gave me my 26th birthday present of Sorels! I had been looking all over London for them last year (to no avail) and my sis must've gave my dad some good advice. They are so warm! I don't own a pair of Uggs (never will) and hands down, these are much 'cooler' and sturdier.
Above pics are from the Portobello Market (infamous Notting Hill market) from the weekend. They have a ton of fur being sold by vendors and my mom and I picked a couple hats up. She's rocking the one up there, isn't she?
Hope you're having a great Sunday!
Now for some photos from the trip...
Insalata 31, 41, 51.... (51 ingredients in this insalata! Followed by drinking the dressing by removing the bowl)
Test tube concoctions...a bit too fancy shmancy for my taste.
The hunt with the hunter sans his dog
Cleaned, shaved and served...delicious.
BURBERRY PRORSUM shearling coat, HOBBS dress, MENDOCINO shirt, NINE WEST otk boots, MIU MIU bag
Similar to the runway demonstration of this coat, I was inspired to pair a knee length fitted dress with my shearling. I bought and altered this dress a few months ago for work but found that it had exactly what I was looking for to match the coat. Versatility is one of the many highlighting characteristics to this beautiful piece.
Beyond that are images from our weekend trip to Piedmonte to go truffle hunting. We found one tartufo bianco and two tartufo (tartufi?) neri. As you can see I still didn't give up the coat even in the forest (worn with my trusty Hunter wellies and Oxford University cricket sweater).
Alba has some of the best restaurants in the country, including the gastronomic one we ate at that had milk in a test tube for dessert. Best part of the trip: the truffle and barolo (both located in the Piedmonte region). If you love either, I highly recommend a trip.
BURBERRY PRORSUM shearling coat, ZARA sweater, CHEAP MONDAY black jeans, ASOS belt, FRATELLI ROSETTI boots, CLUB MONACO gloves
Mentioned in the last post was the passing of my twenty something birthday (ok, 26th, but who's counting) and that Mass did well this year. He surprised me with the Burberry Prorsum shearling I had tried on back in September. Honestly, after trying on this shearling and numerous failed attempts at others, I knew no other coat would substitute. It fits like a glove, has the exaggerated collar, and is so warm it withstands mountain frost with just a t-shirt underneath. Jacket of the season or not, this coat will be worn for many many years to come.
And wearing it 24/7 is exactly what I did all weekend long in Piedmonte, Italy (above pics were taken at our villa in Monforte d'Alba in the densest of fogs). Demonstrated in the upcoming post is another method of wearing it. I might even wear it to my cousin's winter wedding which I am a bridesmaid at, I'm sure she'll appreciate that :P
CHRISTOPHER KANE scarves
Last week Liberty had Christopher Kane in store alongside other designers and Vogue staff to help style customers in their scarves. This was my styling done with two of Christopher Kane's prints tied together and exposed in the back. Don't you just LOVE his prints?
QUEENS WARDROBE jacket, MAURIE & EVE gold shirt, THE ART OF THE BASIC dress, ELIZABETH & JAMES wedges, TOPSHOP gloves, AA scarf, PRADA clutch
I thought I'd do a quick post of my costume this year: the anti costume. People, especially in NA, get very hyped about Halloween. I get the appeal, you get to dress up, be creative and have fun while doing it. Personally, I like my own clothes and I'd rather wear those items out in a creatively tasteful (or distasteful depending on your perspective) way. The problem is that when you head to an 80'/90's power ballad party, you're a part of the 5% not dressed up (fine by me).
Nevertheless, hope everyone enjoyed their Halloween.
Both coats from NICO DIDONNA
If you know me, you know I love myself a good coat (demonstrated here). When fall/winter (more fall than winter) I like to go around the stores, see the latest trend and either buy myself something similar with a twist or if all else fails...a classic.
Coats are a primary in Canada. We have had ourselves some true veterans in the business, like Mackage who have never failed to keep me warm and other European brands like Moncler to transform you into a typical Italian. For me, I like a mix of everything. Above are two examples. The first is a sheepskin coat/cape. Quite short in length but Nico put on two buttons so I could close it during the windier months. Originally I had tried on one of the Burberry Prorsum shearlings but they seem to run small because a size 36 was a little snug for me (mind you I was only wearing a tshirt at the time) and unfortunately they have sold out pretty quickly here in London. Nevertheless, I think the above suits me quite perfectly. Definitely something for years to come.
The second is a fantastic variation of both work wear and casual/semi-formal evening out wear. Crazy warm and an insane colour, it is made from two circular pieces and a sash.
I'll post each of these in turn...though having already shot the first one, it doesn't seem like it was done its justice.
Sorry for the text heavy post but I just have one more thing to say: this blog was created as an outlet to inspire and be inspired by others. The blogging world is jam packed with countless motivating people (fashion and un-fashion related alike). However I think what visitors should take from my and every other blog they read is inspiration to not necessarily copy the look bootleg version (because you'll never succeed like the original) but to transform what you see into your own creative masterpiece.
I know they say imitation is the highest form of flattery...but I encourage you to try your own style inspired by what you see rather than mirroring it piece by piece. Just a thought.
