burnt orange...

Outfit details: top, belt & necklace- vintage; skirt- Zara; faux leather jacket- Sirens; boots- thrifted

lazy sunday...

Mr. AIF and I decided to head downtown yesterday to check out the art gallery and buy some mini cupcakes... Seriously, what else are you supposed to eat on a Lazy Sunday? (Get it?) Anyway, we passed a beautiful church along the way and decided to stop and snap some quick outfit shots... I finally got to wear my skirt from Zara that I told you about a few weeks ago, plus an H&M top I bought on sale ($7.00!) before Christmas but had yet to wear. All in all, it was a good, sugar-filled kind of day... Happy Monday! xx

Outfit details: top & headband- H&M; skirt- Zara; blazer- Wilfred; boots- Aldo; necklace- vintage

weekend wardrobe...

Just a few (overexposed) shots of what I wore out and about yesterday afternoon... the sweater was a sweet thrift store find that I scooped up for $3 last year, yet somehow it hadn't seen the light of day until this weekend. It's soft and cozy, plus it's long enough to throw on over leggings and not feel scandalous... always a bonus, right? It reminds me of something my mom would have worn in the late 80s/early 90s, complete with shoulder pads (which I ripped out immediately) and a wicked crest detail. What can I say? Some things just never get old...

Outfit details: sweater and belt- thrifted; Tshirt- Joe Fresh Style; leggings- Aritzia; bag- vintage Liz Claiborne; necklace & ring- Forever 21

floral prints and pagodas...

Outfit details: dress and necklace- Forever 21; belt- thrifted; blazer- Wilfred; velvet turban- American Apparel

eye of the tiger...

OK, so I know my shirt isn't exactly "tiger" print (duh), but this just felt like the right title for this post... plus I might be known to annoying sing "eye of the tiger" when I win at games like Boggle, Connect Four and cards... gracious, huh? Anyway, I found this top, which I bought well over a year ago, at my parents house when I went home for the holidays... I don't know why I didn't bring it with me when I moved out here, but finding it again somehow felt like seeing an old friend. It's so flowy and comfortable to wear, plus the print is just all-around rad. What can I say? Reunited, and it feels soooo good...

Outfit details: silk top- Joe Fresh; stirrup pants- Gap; hat and necklace- Forever 21; purse- thrifted; shoes- Versace; rings- YSL and Forever 21

80s purple...

...well, not exactly. But my top is purple and my skirt is quite 80s... does that count?

Outfit details: silk top: thrifted; skirt and necklace- Forever 21; belt- Diesel; clutch- vintage; rings- YSL and Forever 21

a winter's tale...

These might just be my favourite photos of all time, taken over the holidays while still in Vancouver. We went for a walk with Mr. AIF's lovely mother to Jericho Beach, the most stunningly beautiful place you could ever imagine... it has nothing, however, on the duck pond and bridge located next to it.

The pond glistened in its icy serenity, while the reeds that flanked it stood tall and stoic, slightly powdered with a touch of frost. The ducks slipped and fell as they scrambled to gobble up the crumbs people threw them, children ran about playfully, and bundled-up couples strolled hand in hand, revelling in the beauty of nature. It was perfect.

I didn't have my camera with me, and cursed myself for not coming prepared... honestly, Vickie! So the very next day we went back, camera in tow, to snap some outfit shots against the most magical of magical backdrops. I seriously froze, but it was so worth it... I hope you guys like them! xx

Outfit details: dress- H&M; belt and boots- thrifted; necklace- Pyrhha; jacket- Sirens; scarf- gifted

le weekend...

Outfit details: plaid blouse- Mysi Majority; skirt- Winners (super old!); denim jacket- Costa Blanca; belt- Betsey Johnson; headband- Urban; necklace- Pyrrha; ring- YSL; bracelet- Rachel Rachel Roy; purse- vintage; tights- Nicole Miller; shoes- Forever 21

ivy league...

These photos were taken in Vancouver, and based on the number of clothing/accessory repeats (especially the boots!) in my posts lately, you can probably tell that I was living out of a suitcase at the time. I love travelling, but I hate how it limits (and wrinkles!) one's wardrobe options... regardless, I had a lot of fun exploring, and I hope you enjoy this quick, impromptu shoot! I have one last set of (green) photos from Vancouver to share, and then it'll be back to snow, snow, and more snow... until then, my lovelies! xx

Outfit details: faux fur- Joe Fresh Style; tshirt- H&M; jeans- Gap; boots- Feet First; necklace- Frug; ring- YSL