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

Spotted an #ootd

Recently my life has turned into train rides to and from the city and working by the beach. This is my official last summer break, crazy to realize. I'm so excited to keep working during my final year. Also excited that Kate is back from her travels, that it's going to be sweater weather next month and that my music list has been bumpin' lately.

Just for taste:

P.S. I thrifted a black velvet sweater today - stoked about it.

Hat, NIKE - thrifted; Dress, H&M; Shoes, Spring; Bag, MATT & NAT

Thrill an #ootd

The thrill is gone - Seth Godin

"Of course it is.

The definition of a thrill is temporary excitement, usually experienced for the first time.

It's thrilling to ride a roller coaster. The fifth time you have to ride it, though, it's more than a chore, it's torture.

The definition of the thrill is that it's going to be gone soon.

You might have been thrilled to go to your first job the first day. Or thrilled to see the first comment on your blog or thrilled the first time one of your books was translated into another language.

But after that? How can repeating it be thrilling?

The work of a professional isn't to recreate thrills. It's to show up and do the work. To continue the journey you set out on a while ago. To make the change you seek to make in the universe.

Thrilling is fine. Mattering is more important."

Top, Macy's; Jeans, XXI 

Hoodie, H&M; Jacket, Talula

Shoes, NIKE

Just my luck an #ootd

And of course, after I shoot Michelle, Kate and then Sierra's outfit pictures and begin to get some of mine, it starts to rain. Also, bad idea going near industrial irons after a long day when you're tired and stressed, I now have a swollen hand and a damp scarf.  

T-shirt, Zara; Jacket, Leggings & Scarf, Talula

Over Exposed with a side of Kate an #ootd

There was still some Summer vibes in the air today but I couldn't resist getting my new shawl from Aritzia out. Photos are high on the exposure scale, but don't worry, I'm teaching myself Photoshop and hopefully getting a fancy camera soon.

Shawl, Talula; Top, Wilfred; Leggings, TNA; Shoes, NIKE; Bag, Leaher good store in Italy

With a side of Kate 

Where's the camera, an #ootd

So, I'm back from New York/Venice and I have a potential job lined up for the summer if I can ace the interview. I don't even remember the last time I had a job interview, it's been that long. Anyhow, an update of my field school trip should be coming sooner rather then later..*Fingers crossed*

And also this sunshine is great but I'm that weird person who misses the rain when the sun is out and wants the sun when it's raining. Can't win this game of life.

Nike Roshes, Old Navy Shorts, Shirt from Macy's Bar III

Kimoh-no an #ootd

Top, Macy's; Kimono, XXI; Jeans, Zara; Shoes, Nike

Ever since I bought these Nike's in NYC I've been trying to incorporate them into my wardrobe more. Not only do they give me a break from my Forever 21 booties that I wear in almost every other OOTD I do but they are comfy and still give me maybe an inch more of height.

Really quickly this outfit was put together. I have jeans for days so I brought out my Zara Basic ones and paired it with a lacy black tank and my XXI kimono.

Under pressure

Main event

Candid

Close-up

Lacey Tank from...?; Tank, Brandy Melville; Leggings, Talula; Cardigan, ASOS; Shoes, Nike

When it comes to saying no I'm usually pretty good at it...But i'm pretty good at saying yes too.

Mini Nike series comes to an end, how did it make you feel? Like you wanna buy a pair of Nike's? See, uni teachers?!! I can sell! 

"You're not just a pretty face" an #ootd

Denim jacket, Bongo; T-shirt, Universal Studios; Jeans, Zara Basics; Shoes, Nike

Casual pony toss

One thing that I've heard a lot over the past year is the phrase "So, you're not just a pretty face!". There are two ways of taking this and I obviously take it as a compliment seeing as how i'm an optimist. I think it's really easy with compliments like this, to be put of because someone may see you as being not as intelligent for a certain position....but that's all the more reason to show them that you're more then what they know. 

 Take a look at the old tale about the Scorpion and the frog. It's just humans' nature to make assumptions. 

You should probably be somewhere where you want to work hard, work successfully and gain confidence and I think that this saying or phrase (or anything that's said like this) is just a way of showing your smarts and having them recognized.

Not sure if that even made sense.

Late post. 

It's great to be working in the showroom again.

A penny (or nickle) for your thoughts?

"I am kayak, hear me roar" an #ootd

Cardigan, H&M; Tank top, Aritzia; Trousers, Loft; NIKES

On this slightly grey vancity day my beautiful friend shot some photos of me styling my Nike's. I don't exactly know if I like how this looks. I think I do like it, although I wish my socks were white. Anyhow the next couple of outfit posts are featuring these Nike's because I was/am experimenting styling them!

Sorry for the rush post I haven't managed my time properly (bullet journal to begin..future post coming soon) I am quickly typing this with 20% battery left and sleep to catch seeing as I have to wake up tomorrow morning and go to work! Hope you all had a lovely weekend! I know I did :)

ALSO
let me know if any of you got the title reference! I will be thrilled