Life Lately: Fashion edition

A few snapshots of the fashions I've been wearing in the past few weeks.

Dress & Clutch - Le Chateau; Trench - H&M;
Wedges & Necklace - Aldo; Ring - Old Navy

Sweater - Joe Fresh; Blouse & Skirt - Jacob;
Purse - Aldo; Espadrilles - Aritzia; Sunglasses - American Eagle

Blazer - H&M; Dress - Aritzia; Heels - Aldo; Watch - Fossil

Blouse - Jacob; Skirt - Aritzia; Purse - Aldo; Sunglasses - American Eagle

Blazers - H&M; Dress - Banana Republic

Blazer - H&M; Dress - Banana Republic; Purse & Shoes - Aldo

Blazer - H&M; Dress - Banana Republic; Purse - Aldo

Blouse & Pants - Jacob; Sunglasses - Ray-Ban

Blouse - Jacob; Camisole - Smart Set; Trousers - Talula via Artizia;
Purse - Aldo

Blouse - Old Navy; Trousers & Belt - Joe Fresh;
Heels - Michael Kors;

Blouse - Zara; Jeans - Forever 21; Flats - Blowfish

Black, White and Elephants

Sweater & Trousers - Talula; Blouse - ASOS; Wedges - Aldo

Cozy and Cute

Growing up on an island on the West Coast, real winters (with, like, snow and blizzards, and the likes) were like unicorns: you heard about them, saw photos, but other than that there was no actual proof that they existed. So, when I moved out to Ottawa for university I was in for a real shock. I had no clue how to dress to avoid losing a digit. 

Now, eight hears later, I have it down to a science, which is why I was able to withstand the -14C (-21C with the windchill) for over five hours at WinterBrewed this past weekend. So, here are my tips for staying cozy and cute this winter.

1. Start with a base.

2. Add a layer of thick, wooly socks.

3. Top these deliciously unattractive socks with a wind resistant boot.

4. Accessorize!

5. Top with a coat.

6. And, add sunglasses for the finishing touch of cool.

Now, you're ready to head out and enjoy the sunshine!

Sweater - H&M; Jeans - Mavi; Boots - Hunter via the Bay; Coat - Talula Babaton
Toque & Scarf - Le Chateau; Mitts - Aritzia; Sunglasses - Joe Fresh

What are you tips for staying cozy and cute this winter?

Purple Plaid

Sweater - Forever 21; Shirt - Talula; Pants - Jacob; Heels - Nine West

More Monochrome

Blazer - Talula; T-Shirt - Old Navy; Skirt - Jacob;
Necklace - Smart Set; Pumps - Aldo; Watch - Fossil

There's nothing like going out for drinks with friends to pull you out of a funk. Even though I'm feeling a millions times better than I did earlier in the week, I decided to stick with my monochromatic theme to close out the week. Not because it reflected how I was feeling, but because it's chic.

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Lace and Polka Dots

Blazer - Talula; Blouse & Skirt - Jacob; Tights - Sentiments
Boots - Aldo

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Business Casual Man Repeller

Sweater - TNA; Blouse - Jacob; Trousers - Talula; Wedges - Aldo

To get through a day in the ice cave that is my cubicle, I decided to throw fashion to the wind and actually think of function when getting dressed in the morning. That's how I ended up taking a perfectly lovely work ensemble and man-repeller-ing-it-up by adding a layer that's sole purpose was to keep me from freezing to death.

It worked like a charm! (Keeping me warm, that is; there were no men in the office so I can't confirm or deny whether it was a true man repeller) By the time 4:30 p.m. came rolling around I could actually feel my limbs. What more could a girl ask for?!

Happy Thursday everyone!

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Back in Action

Sweater - Talula; Shirt - Barefott Contessa; Trousers - Off the Wall
Wedges - Aldo; Watch - Fossil.

After what felt like the longest 48 hours of my life, I'm happy to say that I'm back up and running. And, to celebrate I'm going to keep this post short so that I can catch up on everything that I've missed since 2:45 p.m. on Sunday.

Happy Tuesday!

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At a Loss for Words

Sweater - Talula; Tank - Smart Set; Skirt - Jacob
Lace tights - Zellers; Boots - Aldo

It was one of those days.

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