EVERYDAY

So I didn't go out in this yesterday but lately my uniform has been some variation of this. Every year when winter rolls around, no matter the trends, I always resort to the same look: jeans, a big sweater / v-neck sweaters / crew neck sweaters. Sounds boring I know but I think the best dressed people out there are the ones who don't try so hard. I think it is tough not to get sucked into the seasonal trends, especially when there are so many Zara and H&Ms out there, but guaranteed everyone looks their absolute best in what they feel most comfortable in.

I get quite a few people asking me where I get my 'style sense' from and to be quite honest, I have no idea. When I buy clothing, I don't buy with an outfit in mind. I buy the item. When I get home, all it is is trying to pair the best items together, literally making do with what you have. I don't like to spend buttloads of money on daily wear (except for timeless items) but I do like to spend on the items that last beyond the season.

My favourite high street stores for minimalism and quality are:
COS - www.cosstores.com/
Club Monaco - www.clubmonaco.com/
Weekday (if you live in a Nordic country / Germany) - www.weekday.se/
Aqua (online shopping) - www.aquabyaqua.com/

Burberry Prorsum shearling coat, Acne jeans and belt, COS sweater, Jimmy Choo boots (got at a greeeeat sample sale)

Happy sale shopping everyone!

NUDE

Lately I have been obsessed with finding the perfect shade of nude. I always have nail varnish on so I can never test it out in stores, forcing me to purchase the colour and attempt it at home. If I'm not decently satisfied, I can't do much but keep it so I've gained quite a collection. The above varnishes are my favourites. I really love the OPI one for a bit of a whiter finish but Butter's Nail Foundation is fabbbbbbulous for the perfect matte look. It's 17.5ml which is significantly greater but that explains the more expensive price tag of £17. That and you can't seem to find a good variety of Butter shades in London!

Butter Nail Foundation , Butter 'Tea with the Queen', Chanel '485 Django', Risque 'Renda' - a very economical brand from Brasil which comes highly recommended, especially for your toes!, OPI 'So Many Clowns...So Little Time'

Finally finished the mocks now, so off to celebrate with a glass or two. Happy four days until Christmas!

Holidays

Been hit with the festivities and time has become so precious (that and the fact that there is so much to study for before and during the holidays). The time of year where it is impossible to find a reservation at decent restaurant, everyone wants to see each other before the new year, and Christmas parties take up every bar in town from 1pm onwards. My Christmas continues onto Toronto on Friday where I'll be until just after the new year. Lots of things to document this holiday season, so exciting!

These photos were taken waaay back during the American Thanksgiving weekend. Dinner was held, as it is every year, at a Canadian friends place because no one can seem to get their act together for the Canadian one.

My motto this season: effortless effort.

COS sweater, Helmut Lang shirt, Danier trousers, Acne booties, Ca4la hat, Wilfred coat

Mike Milbury charged with assaulting boy at son’s game

As a Boston Bruins defenceman, he famously pulled off a spectator’s shoe and slapped him with it.Now a hockey dad and fiery Hockey Night in Canada commentator, Mike Milbury is accused of grabbing, shaking and threatening a 12-year-old player after a peewee game in the Massachusetts town of Brookline last week.Milbury, 59, a former NHL player, coach and executive, faces charges of assault and battery on a child, threats to commit a crime and disorderly conduct, Brookline police said Friday.“Mike Milbury denies any allegations that there was an assault of any kind,” lawyer Daniel Rabinovitz said in a statement.

“He simply intervened in an altercation between his son and an opposing player.“No one was struck, no one was injured, and no one was threatened.”CBC Sports and NBC Sports have both announced that Milbury will not appear on their networks while he addresses the allegations.“CBC Sports spoke with Mike late this afternoon,” said spokesman Chuck Thompson.“After a good discussion we both decided that he won’t be part of Hockey Night in Canada broadcasts while he focuses on his personal situation,” Thompson said.The incident took place on Dec. 9 at the Jack Kirrane Ice Skating Rink, where the Boch Blazers faced off against the Boston Jr. Blackhawks in an outdoor exhibition match known as the Winter Classic.

Aritiza

Photos were taken in Italy when Mass and I went back to tell his family the good news about our engagement. I bought this coat in NY at..Aritzia! Funny because I have spent years trying not to buy Aritzia clothing because they are on each and every small Asian girl in Canada but when I saw this Wilfred coat, my love affair started. It's so male domineering yet slimming enough to make someone as short as me, look tall.

Talking about this coat makes me feel much happier since I completely bombed my interview and advising exam! Praying to the competency Gods.

Wilfred coat, COS dress, Theysken Theory boots

new favourites

I bought these online at Saks (because they are much cheaper in the US than in the UK) and had them shipped to my gf's parents place where she brought them back to London for me. I wasn't sure if I wanted to keep them because they are pretty skinny at the top making my large legs (I attribute my big legs to ballet...16 years of ballet will do that to you) look larger.

Should've never doubted my Alexander Wang...he knows how to make a good boot, great.

Wore them out last night to a 30th birthday and some drinks at the Electric. They felt good all the way home. So good that I think I'm going to wear them again now to brunch.

Have a good Sunday!