A moment pt.2

hetki / a moment

"Vancouver based Scandinavian inspired design. 

We appreciate the contrast between light & dark, ethereal & intrepid, uncomplicated & uncommon. 

Creating minimal and meaningful pieces that support the "slow fashion" movement. 

A moment lady appreciates the value of investing. 

Our collection blurs the lines between seasonal trends to provide our customers with a timeless wardrobe which will last her years.

After spending time living and studying fashion design in Vancouver, Canada, Kate Schreiner took her studies over to Helsinki, Finland where she found herself immersed in culture, simplicity, and a beautiful lifestyle which provided inspiration for this Vancouver based company."

Designer & Photographer: Kate Schreiner

endless weekend

It's that time of year, reading week a.k.a. procrastinate week. Joking, I've actually got a game plan for my homework & work schedule this week.

I've totally got this, I swear.

This weekend (yes i'm including Monday) was quite productive, there was tons of quality time with friends, dancing, eating and no shopping - thank god. I even ended up talking to a friend who moved to Europe after high-school, then talked to two girls in my program who are currently abroad in Taipei. Anyways, scroll down to see the weekend life that I lived.

Here's a song I've been loving, have a listen 

Friendship Friday. Noella - Valentina, Check.

I mean, it was in a glass tea cup. All the class, for one little glass.

A late night stroll after a night of dancing, stumbled upon this.

GLOWBAL. The food was delicious, the interior was glamorous. I need an excuse to go back 

Ended up getting the Raspberry Macaroon and Chocolate Pistachio Cake at NOSH. Yum, Sister Saturday was a success.

Skip to Monday where I did homework in a Starbucks as a waited for my friend. (That Self Evaluation that I'm writing, yes, it does say A range)

Took a little peak into a few shops in Gastown. Adore The Latest Scoop!

Grilled Romaine at the Pourhouse, it can never do me wrong.

You can never pass up a good shot of the city.

Monday's retail research was more fun then expected. The makeup section always makes me drool.

To finish of this magnificent Monday we treated ourselves to this chocolate paradise in Nordstrom 

Two Valentina's please

Who needs a Valentine when I've got a Valentina?

Making up for lost time - A year ago today little Kate was away on exchange having the time of her life. I seriously felt like a part of me was missing when she was gone. It was nice to have a little gal-entines weekend with such a good friend. Went to a movie on Saturday (How to be single- Recommend it 100%) then to the Diamond in our favorite part of the city. Sunday was a spontaneous hang out shesh which consisted of meeting the Bachelorette -Kaitlyn Bristowe and her man, coffee sipping, picture taking and a walk around the city. 

Sunday Style in Times is the perfect way to start a Sunday.

Got real artsy in Yaletown

When you spend Valentines day being single and complicated.

Vintage shopping. I didn't buy anything..I promise

I mean, my cappuccino had a swan on it, it was perfect 

*Pop Fizz Clink* an #ootd

There's some things I need to tell you 2016...

I'm not making any promises about this year, I'm not going to commit to a plan of good habits because I'm not going to magically stop picking at my nails, or spending money on materialistic items or buy a bagel almost every day of the week when the semester commences, because lord knows when those early mornings and late nights start i'm going to need them. A new year is just another day with the date changed and if I ever meet anyone that's made a resolution and kept it up, i'll be sure to buy them a cup of coffee. You have to look inside yourself if you want to change, don't look for a new date to do that, because you can decide to start fresh anytime you want. For now, here's to my continuation of leadership skills, trying new things, and somewhat consistent blog posts. 

Denim Jacket, Talula (Aritzia); Sweater & Shoes, XXI; Jeans, TOPSHOP; Bag, Bloomingdale's; Silk Shirt (Under), Thrifted at Beacon's Closet in New York

Restart & Backup an #ootd

I've purposely kept you all waiting for another blog post. 

It's been a pretty packed schedule ever since the Fall semester wrapped itself up, but that being said it wrapped up quite nicely with a pretty little bow and lots of confetti sparkles. After my amazing birth week ended (a 7 day event of the being of my 21 years of existence on this planet which included seeing all my close friends, cake, drinks and more) there were errands to do, emails to read and cleaning to be done. Now that most of that is taken care and Christmas is over I can do a little me time before the Spring semester commences. 

Enough talk about my current life situations, today was a lovely day in the city (no rain!) with Angela & Kate (click their names to check their insta's). We drank a couple cups of coffee, wandered throughout gastown & railtown, and obvs took some photos for the blog. These girls keep me sane, show them some love. 

Here's a cool song, give it a listen & show my Soundcloud some love.

Shawl & hat, GOLDEN by TNA (aritzia); Flannel, Wilfred Free (aritzia); Jeans, TOPSHOP; Bag, Coach; Shoes, ALDO
Other layered jacket (w. hood), Lululemon

Happy almost 2016.

W E E K E N D

This weekend consisted of good food, great friends and an absolute guarantee that school is back in session. This is a remix of a song that I love by The Virgins called Rich Girl that's been my tune of choice, I found this mix on SoundCloud. 

Saturday

After the first long week of being back at school I was quite happy that my friend decided to host her post 21st birthday at a lovely little place downtown. I threw on a comfy pair of XXI jeans, a little bag from H&M and a beautiful black silk blouse from Zara. Paired with my over-worn boots from XXI, I went to get the best mac&cheese in Gastown with my lovely friend Catherine. We then made our way over to the Diamond for drinks with some great company.. 

Sunday

I started my day with seeing Catherine for brunch, where she made some excellent french toast and had an array of Keurig coffee cups for me to choose from (I went for the Rain forest Blend). I went home, prepared my fits for the week and read a page of "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff" by Richard Carlson. This little book has 100 things that you shouldn't "sweat" about, and the lessons usually make me feel insightful and like I've actually learned something that I can apply to my everyday life.