Winter Inspiration

Winter has officially begun in Vancouver, as tonight was the first evening of snowfall of the cold season. However, I will clarify that, contrary to all of the lovely stereotypes, we Vancouverites do not actually have to battle the snowfall that often...Rather, we get to enjoy it just enough to sit inside with a steaming mug of hot chocolate, and to go outside without having completely forsaken fashion in the name of winter-weather survival. Here are some of my cravings to brave the chilly outdoors:

      From left to right: Etro coat, Lulu Frost bracelet, Zara leather ankle boots, Topshop trousers,
              Proenza Schouler bag, Alexander Wang waffle knit, Topshop enamel earrings.

                           Vintage fur jacket, H&M heeled booties, Joe Fresh faux leather pants

This is what I wore out yesterday night to see Martha Marcy May Marlene last night, (which I shall be doing a seperate post about, and which I highly reccomend). The fur jacket was an absolute find at only $22.00, and the leather pants are still available from Joe Fresh for $39.00, although I got them on sale somewhat. The H&M booties I have had for at least three years, and despite their extremely thin soles they have done me rather well.

         Essentially, this is one of my favorite versions of a luxe, yet budget-effective, look - clothing with large amounts of texture is less common with cheaper fabrics, so adding dimensioned textiles is one of the most effortless ways to live well on a student budget, as mine unfortunately is.

Photo Credit:  Sally

November

            H&M oversized jacket and printed tank, Joe Fresh trench skirt, Aldo gloves, vintage shoes

   Now that it is November it is officially time to say goodbye to any form of bare legs and say hallo to the
staple that is the leather jacket + tights + skirt. This oversized H&M jacket is from a few seasons ago, and for warmth nothing can top its double lining.
   Meanwhile, I am perfecting the "standing in a random field" pose...It is so good you practically cannot tell that it was in a field beloved by both dogs, their owners, and the dogs' -- well, nevermind.

                                                        Vintage cut-out leather oxfords