All Wrapped Up

H&M sweater and pants/vintage shoes/scarf from India

I'm trying to tell myself that we're in the winter home stretch but you really wouldn't know it from the weather we've been having lately. Sharp winds, never-ending snow and the mercury dipping below -30 are just some of the fabulous features of a Montreal February. And as many of you may know by now, I refuse to heat my apartment to an adequate degree (re: I'm cheap) so you'd be hard pressed to find me sitting at home without being wrapped up in some kind of blanket or scarf or even wearing my coat indoors.

Enter this delicious teal patchwork scarf I snapped up in India! I just love the colours and haphazard design of this scarf and it is so thick and warm. And you guys know how much I love my mismatched prints....I just had to add this to my winter rotation! Keeping warm in a Montreal winter is no joke and this is the next best thing after wearing my bathrobe everywhere. Has that become a thing yet? No? Didn't think so....
                                                                          

Winter Woes

Photos by Kyler Kelly

Restoration Hardware faux fur hat/F21 sweater/Primark jeans/Zara booties

Winter blahs. Need I say more? I'm deep into the winter semester and wouldn't you know it? Every day I have class just happens to be -20 with a nipping wind. Just great. I wish I had more time for blogging, but between work and school, it's hard enough to even put together a little punchy outfit let alone take some pics. But I'm taking a cue from Debbie and throwing on a statement hat. And along with my go-to remedy for any drab outfit (a red lip for the win!), I'm feeling 40 degrees warmer already.

                                                                                    

Retro College Chic

Photos by Kyler Kelly

Le chateau coat/Zara turtleneck/American Apparel skirt/vintage boots/National Geographic briefcase

I always love fall in Montreal. There is no autumn more picturesque in Canada. Even though, it is kind of the slow death of summer, heralding in the long, cold, hard Canadian winter...but I digress. Fall is also synonymous with the start of a new school year and this year, as some of you might know, I decided to leap back into university after a few years of getting my bachelor's degree. Cue the plaid skirts, vintage schoolbags and retro college girl vibe! I have to say, dressing the part does make hitting the books and heading to class a bit more fun...

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A Midi Moment

Photos by Kyler Kelly

Banana Republic sweater
Modcloth skirt
F21 earrings
Aldo pumps
Vintage ring & handbag

Move over geographic, asymmetrical hemlines, the midi skirt is having its moment!

Forgo the mini skirts and A-liners this season and embrace the full, below-the-knee look. It has always been one of my favourite wardrobe staples. I consider it a must-have in my closet, the same way most women might think of skinny jeans or a white blouse. No doubt you Frockers know my favourite Modcloth skirt well, and the newest way to wear it is actually a nod to the olden days: with a plain sweater and simple pumps. There's something so classy, feminine and pretty about this silhouette. And if you happen to prefer a more edgy or modern take on the midi skirt, just swap out the fitted sweater for a baggy one and trade your pumps in for some high-tops. The skirt still works!

I have to say, it really warms my heart that a fashion piece I've longed admired (and will admire long after the trend fades) has finally gotten the attention it so deserves! Here's to you, midi!
                                                             

Embellish Me

Photos by Kyler Kelly

Lightinthebox sweater/Michael Kors boots/lia sophia necklace/old leggings

Who doesn't love a piece that can multi-task? Every woman should own a couple of good ol' fashioned embellished tops. They aren't just tops, they aren't just jewelry, they're both! One of my go-tos is this Lightinthebox number, which instantly turns what could be a plain sweater dress into a knock-out number. Pairing an brown sweater dress with black leggings and sleek leather boots could potentially make this look take a somber turn, but the jewels and beading are the perfect feminine rocker touch to really elevate the ensemble from boring to bold. 

And the cherry on top in this happily eclectic marriage is this hardcore pearl necklace gifted to us by the jewelry company lia sophia, soon to be celebrating their 5th anniversary. I have a soft spot for pearls and this young, edgy, stylized version of a typical pearl necklace really speaks to my love of blending looks for a more intriguing outcome. Some daring combos are better left in the closet than on the streets (I'm sorry, but very few people can pull off the electric blue eye shadow, fuchsia lipstick and leopard-print bodysuit) but I really love the romantic edginess this look embodies. Fashion is a fine line...a squiggly line that goes all over the place, but fine nonetheless!

                                                                           

Those Grey Days...

Sweater: Zara / Pants: H&M / Boots: Kenneth Cole Reaction

How much longer can winter drag on? Well, I am making an effort to maintain a little bit of style during these dark days. Even though my outfit has zero color to it, I think the crazy pattern pants are a lot of fun and a beaded collar on an otherwise boring grey sweater never hurt anyone. I'm still trying to keep it alive, people. 

I'm An Old Fuddy-Duddy At Heart

 Photos by Kyler Kelly

One of my standard winter uniforms consistent of this black/grey ensemble that kind of reminds me of something a stylish granny would wear. It sort of envelopes you in warmth. There's just something about the asymmetrical cardigan that I love! I suppose it's because it just floats around you like a pretty dress...

To liven up the outfit, I added a statement necklace and some geek-chic glasses. Hang in there everyone...winter has to end at some point...

Costa Blanca cardigan/American Apparel turtleneck/Le Chateau pants/F21 necklace and handbag/Derek Cardigan glasses/old loafers

                                                                

Walking On Clouds

 Photos by Kyler Kelly

I recently learned that until snow hardens, it absorbs sound. That's why those snowy winter nights seem so calm and tranquil. I also learned to think of walking on snow like walking on clouds. I can't remember a time when winter wasn't just to bear and survive, yet I have the photographic evidence of conquering the snow banks in Newfoundland, grinning in triumph. It's funny what time does to the things you used to love. Nowadays, I'd rather cozy up under some blankets than scale Mount Parking-Lot-Snowbank. But for those lovely winter walks (on clouds), I love pulling out this coat I picked up in Seoul. For this look, I added a pop of colour with a cozy red sweater (also from Seoul) and some of my favourite winter classics. I feel as light as air.

American Eagle jeans/Simons mitts/old hat, scarf and booties

                                                                

Always Maintain a Kind Summer...

...even in the dead of winter.

Photos by Kyler Kelly

Zara sweater/Aldo shoes/H&M pants

                                                                

Pretty In Pink

 Photos by Kyler Kelly

I got this fuzzy pink sweater in Korea and I'm actually kind of bummed that I haven't been able to wear it much this winter. For some reason, the heat is on full blast at our office and I've had to sport short-sleeves on a daily basis or risk heat stroke. 

However, due to my, shall we say...frugal nature...I do keep my apartment at a chilly 18 degrees so I whip out this darling sweater on those weekends at home. Side-note: if you know me, you're probably confused since I tend to start shivering if the mercury dips below 24, but it costs a lot to heat a whole apartment ok?

Anyway, I just love the idea of pairing this sweet, baby pink sweater with an equally sweet, baby blue skirt, chilly as my legs may get. And let's face it. Even if I wore wool pants, I'd still need to throw on a robe and huddle under two blankets to keep warm!

Sammydress skirt/thrifted+gifted bracelets/Aldo handchain 

(Necklace was purchased in Taiwan)