{Wardrobe Wednesday} Hats Off

Hat- French Connection | turtleneck- Zara (old; similar here) | plaid cape- Urban Outfitters | ring- Michael Kors

In keeping with last week's winter-fuelled Wardrobe Wednesday, I thought I would pay further homage to one of my favourite cold-weather accessories: The hat. The eternal warmer-of-heads and disguiser-of-bad-hair-days (you know what I'm talking about), the hat is the most versatile and transformative accessory at your disposal— and don't you forget it. And by you, I really mean me, because I'm the worst for neglecting even my most beloved accessories (#hoarderproblems). But that's why I love both you AND this WW column — you guys keep me honest.



If you're looking for some good, winter appropriate hat options, I really love this Catarzi wool hatand this Brian Lichtenberg beanie (case in point)... Happy (Wardrobe) Wednesday, friends! xx


Photos by Sandy Joe Karpetz

{Style} Winter Pinks

Blazer- ASOS | shirt c/o Nicole Campre | jeans- H&M | bag- Milly | booties borrowed from The Pretty Secrets | beanie- Joe Fresh | necklaces + bangles- J.Crew | ring- Saint Laurent | watch- Michael Kors


Winter is in full swing (happy December, by the way!), so to counteract its morale-bursting effects, I decided to wear all the pink I could stomach in one sitting... And believe me, my pink tolerance is low. But you know what? Turns out it's basically impossible to have a bad day or be sad (with a double 'd') when you're wearing this obnoxiously bright shade. Seriously now, winter neons — do it.

Photos by Sandy Joe Karpetz

{Shopping Guide} Holiday Wishlist

The holidays can be a stressful time of year, but treating yourself a little now and then can go a long way in terms of keeping morale high amidst all the craziness. So when Southgate Centre asked me to make a holiday wishlist from their roster of retailers, it was a therapeutic process to say the least. Now I don't expect anyone to rush out and buy me an MK bag or iPad Air (you're officially off the hook, Mr. AiF), but it sure is fun to dream nonetheless. And in keeping with the whole 'treat yo' self' philosophy I seem to prescribe to, don't be surprised if you see a fun leopard clutch or bright red dress creep into posts during the weeks to come... Just saying.

Be sure to visit southgatecentre.com to make a holiday wishlist of your own — one lucky winner will walk away with their entire wishlist, up to $2,500! How's that for treating yourself?

This post was sponsored by Southgate Centre. All opinions shared are my own.

{Recap} November Favourites

Lost in the Light


Winter-Wear 
AiF x FASHION Magazine
Animal Ring Holder DIY
Sea of ShoeMint
BRKLN

{Homemade Holiday} Monogram Mug DIY

This week's holiday gift idea was inspired by Anthropologie's golden monogram mugs — aka, the greatest things ever. This DIY is perfect as a last minute hostess gift, stocking stuffer or general add-on, and so long as you have 40 minutes and a Sharpie, you've got this.


Using a metallic gold, oil-based Sharpie, start by drawing a letter on the front of a white mug (mine came from the dollar store).
From there, draw a line around the base of the cup and colour in the handle. Once that's done, bake that bad boy for 30 minutes at 350 degrees — it's as easy as that.
A lovely tea (like this Almond Truffle variety from Sloane Tea Company) or a nice coffee blend later, and you've got yourself a thoughtful holiday gift for the caffeine lover in your life.
Photos by Andrew Tarver

{Style} Vague

Moto jacket- Club Monaco (love this version) | T-shirt c/o Purple Label | trousers c/o French Connection (eying these floral ones) | cap toe pumps- Zara | bag- 3.1 Phillip Lim | beanie- Zara | lips ring- CC Skye | necklace c/o T&J Designs | bracelets- J.Crew


Photos by Kastles

{Wardrobe Wednesday} Winter Wear

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When temperatures drop, I like to add bright layers and beautiful accessories to the mix to dull the pain of yet another winter. Pops of red, plaid and leather galore is the name of the game this time of year, so here are a few of my current favourites (including these delicious boots from Dr. Martens). What are your winter go-tos? xx

Hat- ONE | plaid scarf- Gap | bag- Oasap | red coat- ASOS | quilted leather gloves- River Island | boots- Dr. Martens

Back in black!

{Details} AiF x FASHION Magazine

Dress- Loft 82 | tights- Hue | heels + pearl bracelet- Forever 21 



I was lucky enough to be included in FASHION Magazine's winter issue, sporting my take on holiday-wear with this flirty Loft 82 dress. To be honest, I would gladly take shimmering gold fabrics, patent heels and pretty pearls any day of the week, but during the holiday season they feel all the more alluring... Kind of like crushed velvet and eggnog, but I digress.

A BIG thank you to the magazine for including me (my mom is ecstaaaatic), and be sure to check out the issue in stores now! Page 216 — errr, what? Who said that? xx

Photos by Andrew Tarver

Leather Forever

I couldn't really talk about wardrobe basics without at least one mention of a leather jacket, so I thought it was fitting to centre my final look for Stylebop.com around my ultimate can't-live-without-cliche. 

I really do live in my leather jacket. From in the summer with denim shorts and tees, to the winter with loads of layers both underneath and over the top, I would be pretty lost without it. I find it makes anything and everything just look better and feel more in tune with me - especially useful when it comes to dresses, florals or anything that could veer towards twee. Plus it really is one of those items that just as you think you've found the perfect one, another comes along to test both you and your wallet's willpower. This one by Faith Connextion ups the ante with the braiding at the back and the all important quilting on the sleeves (a detail that just makes a good one in my books).

A little black flared skirt and cream polo neck complete the picture with New Balance (aka the comfiest sponge-soles to grace my feet) taking the girly pieces to a much more casual place. 

Jacket // Faith Connextion at Stylebop.com

Top // Zara

Skirt // Jil Sander at Stylebop.com

Bag // Marc by Marc Jacobs at Stylebop.com

Trainers // New Balance

Rings // Vera Meat and Natalie Marie Jewellery 

Ph. by James Wright

Boy Girl Basics

Part two of my basics story for Stylebop.com is probably most akin to the sort of thing you'll find me in day after day. Having spent most of my youth in jodphurs and riding boots, desperate to partake in anything horse-related, I think that silhouette of skinnies and flat ankle boots is something I'll always feel at home in. And for me, black leather trousers are as much a 'basic' as jeans, especially in the colder months, so finding the right ones is a task worth pursuing. These ones by Joseph are as close to perfect as I've come so far; just stretchy enough, zips at the ankle and buttery soft.

My current love for camel coats is no secret (chronicled both here and here) and the classic, mannish shape of this Theory one makes it even more of a 'forever' piece. Anyone seen Love and Other Drugs?  Yep, this coat makes me feel likes a (faux) 90s Anne Hathaway which is definitely a good thing. On a side not, I'm beginning to realise that red, or burgundy in this case, is the only colour I really wear. Unless we count denim as blue that is? 

Coat // Theory via Stylebop.com
Trousers // Joseph via Stylebop.com
Clutch // Jil sander via Stylebop.com
Shirt // Club Monaco
Belt // Zara
Boots // Vintage

Ph. by James Wright

ARE YOU A BEANIE GIRL !

 

 Are  you a beanie girl? I thought I wasn't but it turns out that I am! I been looking for the perfect beanies, well some that look good on me ;) I like different style and these are some of them! which one is your favorite if you like one? xx andy  

¿Eres una chica de gorro? Ultimamente algunas de las cosas que no me gustavan estan boldiendo y a hora me gustan , les pasa a ustedes? y los gorros son una de las cosas, bueno He estado buscando las gorritas perfectas, o que van bien con mingo ;) Me gusta estilos diferente y estos son algunos de ellas! cual estu favorita si es que te gusta alguna! besos andy