Knit

These photos didn't come out the best unfortunately due to the bad lighting. It's annoying how early it's getting dark at the moment. I really have to rush to take photos as soon as I get back from sixth form, though I guess I could try and organise myself a bit better with weekend photos (which reminds me, I'll have a gatsby-ish outfit coming up soon). Anyway, the shirt is something which I have shown here already. It's a great piece to mix and match with but is obviously a lot more appropriate for the warmer months. I've been making a fair amount of use out of my Topshop skirt (I saw it in the sale though for something like £10 the other day - a lot cheaper than what I paid). The cardigan is something I found on ebay over a year ago (around the £3/£4 mark). It's a lot more worn out now unfortunately and the sleeves are covered in oil paint but it's still useful to cover up and keep warm. 

How was your weekend? What have you been wearing in Autumn?

 shirt - old

skirt - Topshop

boots - ebay

cardigan - ebay

P.S. If you're interested, I've added some new items to my shop

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Blue

I'm hopefully going to be showing you another textiles piece (like this one) soon if I get my act together and start making it! Besides that and a long list of coursework, I'm not doing much over the half term or for Halloween (I'm kind of annoyed at myself for not doing a Halloween themed outfit post though, I've seen some really cool ones around).

 Sorry this outfit's a bit scruffy but I hope you can ignore that and focus on this wonderful cardigan I managed to pick up at the charity shop last week. It reminded me of some of the pieces from this collection and paired with this skirt it would be the perfect designer duplicate outfit. It is so so comfy and is very good transitional piece into winter or summer as it's not too thin or thick. 

What do you think of my outfit? What are you doing this week?

dress - old (see here)

cardigan - charity shop

shoes - New Look

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{Style} Into The Woods

 
Sweater- Joe Fresh (my dream version)  | button up- Simons (borrowed from Mr. AiF) | jeans- H&M | booties c/o Massimo Dutti | plaid blanket- thrifted | sunnies- Cheap Monday c/o Surfdome | suede tote c/o Massimo Dutti | necklaces- Zara + Blush Shop | pearl cuff- Forever 21 | ring- vintage 

 

These photos were taken on Thanksgiving Monday, during a leisurely walk around Elk Island with my love. Hands down, this national park is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful places I've ever visited, and I'm pretty sure the mister was giddy the entire time — homeboy really likes the outdoors. Me, on the other hand... well, let's just say my time outdoors comes complete with Starbucks, Domino Magazine and full-on accessories. Hey, to each their own, right?

Happy Friday, lovelies! xx

Photos by Andrew Tarver 

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{Style} In The Mix

Striped shirt- Saint James | floral pants- Forever 21 | denim jacket- H&M | bag- Phillip Lim x Target | pumps- ShoeMint | necklace- Ily Couture | pearl cuff- Forever 21 | leather gloves- vintage

Mixing prints is totally my jam, but my window for doing it right (aka, without the giant coat and snow boot situation) is ever closing... Now don't get me wrong, there's always opportunity to pair unlikely patterns, but when winter hits (and believe me, it hits hard here in Edmonton), you miss that effortless polish that lighter layers and pumps provide. If worn under boots, these floral pants wouldn't look half as cute (believe me, I tried), and you would totally lose the effect under my parka (shudder). So from now until the first snowfall (tomorrow?), I'm going to relish each and every opportunity to mix things up on the print front... Priorities, am I right?

Photos by Brittney Le Blanc

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{Wardrobe Wednesday} Phillip Lim Clutch

{ My go-to, the 31 Minute pouch }

This week's WW is all about the neutral, go-to clutch, which for me has recently become the Phillip Lim 31 minute pouch (they actually call it a cosmetics case, but who would be crazy enough to spend 300 big ones on a makeup bag?!). Anyway, I decided to update my previous staple — this vintage YSL clutch that I scored for $4 at a thrift shop — because I wanted to reduce the amount of wear it was inevitably getting. I don't know about you guys, but I like to preserve my things for as long as humanly possible, which means being mindful not to 'overexert' anything... Makes sense, right? I'd like to think so, although I'm sure Mr. AiF would tell you that's just me enabling my shopping addiction. Potato, potato.

Thanks for reading, and happy Wardrobe Wednesday!

Photo by Andrew Tarver 

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{Style} Ghost World

Denim jacket- H&M (old) | houndstooth sweater- Zara | leather skirt- vintage (similar style here) | booties- Aldo | bag- Milly | necklace- Zara | bracelet- House of Harlow | ring + watch- Michael Kors

My mister and I enjoyed an epic Sunday Funday yesterday that included a stop to an old, abandoned farm that was both creepy and fantastical all at once. I felt extreme guilt and anxiety passing the 'no trespassing' sign (scardy cat over here hates the idea of getting into trouble!), but I quickly got over those feelings (seriously Vickie, toughen up) when we starting exploring the site.

There's a haunting beauty to abandoned buildings (remember this gush-fest?), and this property that once held so much life and activity has been reduced to ruin and decay in the most fascinating way. There really is this strange, undeniable allure to the derelict — I guess Mugatu actually was on to something... Malaysian prime minister assassination attempts aside.

Photos by Andrew Tarver 

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Vintage Blazer

While I was out in London on Saturday, I also did a bit of vintage shopping and bought this blazer. I've been looking for a blazer for a while now and after browsing continuously on ebay I felt it would be better to actually try it on before buying one. I really like the one I chose and it's going to be perfect for staying warm in the colder months (especially since my previous winter coat is now ruined by oil paint - anyone know any magical removal tricks?). I'm wearing my blazer here with my paisley dress (£2 from ebay) and my boots (also from ebay - you can buy them here). 

What do you think of my new coat? How is your week going?

 blazer - Paper Dress Vintage

dress - ebay

boots - ebay (truffle)

socks - Topshop

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{Style} Layers + Lims...

Houndstooth sweater- Zara | pleated skirt- vintage | bag- Phillip Lim for Target | booties via Ordinary People | necklace- Zara | bracelets c/o Forever 21 | watch + ring- Michael Kors

 

Six friends, three Target locations and one pumpkin spice latte — that's all it took to score my entire Phillip Lim wishlist, ladies and gents. If I'm not mistaken, I think that's what they call a winning strategy... Either that, or a stage five, point-of-no-return, OCD-fuelled shopping addiction. I prefer the former.

Soooo, did you guys have a little fun of your own on (*ahem*) Phillip Lim Day as well? Fill me in on what you got! xx

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{Style} Bronze Age...

Jacket- Maison Scotch | Tshirt- Rag & Bone | metallic skirt- vintage via The Pretty Secrets | clutch- 3.1 Phillip Lim | booties- Aldo | necklace c/o T&J Designs

   
Another weekend bites the dust, but not before a little rehashing of recent events. Mine consisted of chores, fun with family, carbs (obviously), and some minor party hopping... But enough about me (honestly, how rude), how about you?? Fill me in, friendlies! xx

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