soft as silk, sweet as sugar an #ootd

A teacher of mine told me that I've changed since last year. He said I was calm, more mature, I assured him that it's only the first week of school and, not to get too ahead of himself with my personal growth (lol). However, I did tell him that I feel like I have grown up a bit, I feel more sure of myself and more sure of the person I am becoming. So overall, good first week of school (that's really all I'm trying to say). 

Here's a throwback, kind-of.

Side note, if you don't know who Sam Ovens is, Google him. 

Blouse, Community; Denim, Topshop; Shoes, Call it Spring

Drafts an #ootd

Goodbye Summer, but what a way to end. School is the perfect routine for me right now. I can't believe this is my final year. I feel like I am more sure of myself then I have ever been. Though no sense of direction, I have a complete sense of accomplishment. I've learned a lot this summer, I grew an enormous amount, as least a couple inches for sure. I've realized friends come and go, there is always a way to make the best of the worst situations, and that nothing in my life will change unless I work for it to happen. No, I can't exactly picture my life, 5 years or 10 years from now, but my goals consist of moving to New York and eventually having a business of my own.
*End of Wednesday night ramble. 

P.S. My outfit is super cute today, the Velvet top was a big hit. I'm talking top of the charts - hah.

Here's what's on repeat as I read a 62 page article oh stylish ethics, gotta love fashion school.

Hat & Velvet top, Community Thrift; Belt, Aritzia; Jeans, XXI; Bag, Fjall Raven; Shoes, Call it Spring

Coffee, Tacos and May

I've been absent for a month or so, but I've got some solid reasons why I've not posted, I promise.

As my Spring semester at Uni ended I celebrated my older friends graduations. I must admit, I've gone out dancing one too many times in the month of April, I was so busy having fun and truly living in the moment, watching all the people I admire and look up to graduate from uni - I got so inspired. I've been collecting images, and color references, and name ideas that will all to go towards my final thesis collection which I begin developing in the Fall.

Today though was a great little day. I had a conversation about the purpose of design and creation over coffee, watched The First Monday In May and relived walking around the exhibition last May (China: Through The Looking Glass AND I would pay to watch it again), and ate some delicious tacos. It's days like this that I really appreciate spending one on one time with friends.  

2 more things, I'm obsessed with VIEWS, Drake is bae. I also made a pretty bomb playlist and you should have a listen:

Buro Vanilla Latte is a yes, so is POOL.

Cotrolla - Feel No Ways - Child's Play , on repeat

Memories of New York, I would do anything to go back this Summer...

Tacofino has changed my life, thank you Sisi 

Lost at Last an #ootd

Came across some pretty cool pins for my denim jacket at a cute thrift shop downtown. They're by the company Explorer's Press. Its a local company all about customizing and accessorizing your personal items. They have things from pins, to key chains, to patches and couple shirts that I've been eyeing since I bought these pins. Check it out here!

Current obsession: 

If you care to read this, I just noticed that this is my 200th post. Excitement! Thanks for looking and reading xxx

H E T K I designs

These beautifully designed pieces were made by the one and only Kate Schreiner. Inspired by the landscapes of Finland and Scandinavian lifestyle, her thesis fashion line comes together effortlessly. The geometric and asymmetrical wool trousers, the hugging turtle neck and structured vest and coat perfectly resemble the essence of Kate's line - Hetki, which translates into "a moment" in Finnish. 

Check out more of Kate's line Hetki at @hetkidesigns  on instagram

Roll with the punches an #ootd

I've very lucky that I'm taking on a 4 year bachelors degree program, in a field that I've been passionate about since I was a child. I realize that some people who don't go through this have a harder time with routine or might not be as disciplined. This also has to do with who they are and how they grew up. This doesn't mean that people who don't go to school can't be as successful because that's not the case at all, but recently, I was reading #GIRLBOSS and Amoruso was talking about how she wishes she could have had the will power to go to university (but her not going allowed her to build her empire). This made me think about how stressful school is right now, but also how the grades that I'm getting and the work that I'm assigned is not the be and end all of my fashion career & how one technical outerwear jacket does not define my capabilities as a fashion designer.

Cardigan, Beacon's closet (NY); Top, Necessary Clothing; Leggings, TNA; Shoes, XXI

work in progress an #ootd & more

Play hard. Everything in life is a process; it’s possible to achieve anything you want in life just by asking yourself to believe in it. Give and take, for example: if you give nothing to the universe, it won’t want to give back anything to you. You may not believe in the powers of God or the Universe or anything for that matter, but give and take doesn’t just have to do with the belief in a system, it has to do with the belief within one’s self, YOURself, and after having regular occurrences of struggle followed by success you will realize, a) how much you have to offer to society, and b) how much the society has to offer to you. Have you ever just sat down and thought about your self-worth? Where you’re going in life and how it is affecting and effecting everything (it’s a load to think about, I know). Well, I can say I successfully tried to plan my future and this thinking has lead to a process of sadness, crying and forgiveness. People deal with most life situations in different ways, for example if something has to be said, I suggest ripping of the band-aid – just do it. Might as well say how you really feel instead of walking around with a dreaded burden on your shoulders. Now, I know several people who would disagree with this because they don’t want to hurt other peoples’ feelings but, when it comes down to it, sometimes, you’ve got to be a little selfish and think about your needs before someone else’s. It is your life after all, take yourself out of the situation, look inside and do the right thing over the easy thing.

Processing your future and paving a path for your future plans is frightening to think about. I think the main reason we get so caught up in planning our future is the realization of possible failure, associated with anger or sadness, associated with money and basically uncertainty.

Cardi, Talula; Jeans, Zara; Boots, XXI

charm an #ootd

1. Double denim is a thing

2. This backpack brings back so many memories

3. Black on black on grey

Mass manufacturing was actually tolerable today, I didn't completely lose my mind, it helped that a lovely face made cookies, and several lovely faces had candy to share. Slight sweet tooth, but I've got a dentist appointment soon to fix that, well, some of that.

Also, these jeans, yes. On all the levels, yes.

Top, ZARA; Jacket, Levi's; Jeans & Shoes, XXI; Bag, Matt & Nat