WHITE & BLUE.

White and blue: that's how I would distinctly describe what the outdoors look like right now :) 

I've always been a lover of the snow, but I wish it came in the summer time. Imagine how pretty that would be! Can I re-arrange nature? No? Not how it works? Oh okay.

Truth be told, I planned on shooting this outfit outside. Then when I opened the door to get out, I realized the snow must have been knee-deep, at which point I decided a blank wall would work too!

I absolutely love my new leather skirt- I don't know why I waited so long to get one! They are such a chic take on the plain black skirt, which you already know I am a fan of.

See you soon!

Faux leather skirt: ROMWE / Plaid shirt: Forever 21 (very old) / Belt: Nasty Gal / Chelsea Heels: ASOS

NEW YEAR WISHLIST.

Just like last year, I wanted to construct a vague "wish list" of things I want to buy myself, or accomplish in the upcoming year! I did actually manage to get most of the things I wanted last year, but mind you.. I bought them all myself :) I think the last time someone actually gifted me something was when I was 13 haha

Hermès Bangle: Just so beautiful and simplistic- ideal for bracelet stacking (I refuse to call it arm candy).

Cameo "He Said What?" Skirt: I fell in love with this as soon as I saw it, and I think I'm just waiting for it to go on sale.

Cartier Love Bracelet: Arguably the best materialistic gift to receive from somebody.

Yves Saint Laurent Wallet: Absolutely love the front design of this wallet. Now if only I could find it somewhere!

Alexander Wang Boots: Just any boots by Alexander Wang = Yes please. I'm dying for a pair of lace-up heeled booties, but can't seem to find the perfect pair!

Zara Strap Heels: These babies are sold out. But... they're so so beautiful. Too beautiful.

Travel: This year I turn 18, which means I can travel freely and book hotels on my own! I just really hope to visit the one place I've been wanting to go to ever since I can remember: california ... and not book a return ticket... ;)

Graduation/Prom: I finished school this December,  but I still feel like I'm in High School by association. I haven't had a graduation ceremony yet, and I still have to go to prom. So of course, that definitely will define my year :) ... this sounds like foreshadowing haha

ROSÉ.

Well, the winter is certainly upon us here in Toronto. Judging by this outfit, I wouldn't blame you if you assumed I was weather-challenged ;) haha

Pullovers like this gorgeous rose one I ordered from oasap are a must-have in my wardrobe; you can pull it on and look effortlessly put-together! Paired with an essential, basic skirt and heels, you're ready for the snow... just kidding! You're reading to freeze! ;)

3D Rose Sweater: OASAP / Skirt: American Apparel / Boots: Jeffrey Campbell Rumble / Leather Coat: ZARA (Similar) / Black Purse: 3.1 Phillip Lim

DENIM DAYS.

Good news! I won the Nokia Lumia x LeiVanKash contest! 

I am absolutely speechless because these past few weeks have been so incredibly impactful. I graduated high school, got my driver's licence, and won a trip to London to design a piece of limited edition jewelry with LeiVanKash! When I said it was the "first chapter" of my life in my last blog post, I guess I wasn't kidding. It's an amazing feeling to have somebody believe in you and your passion. Never give up on your dreams :) You hear it all the time, but that's because it's true.

Skull top: Religion / Denim Shirt: TopMan / Velvet leggings: ROMWE / Combat boots: Shoemint by Steve Madden / Sunglasses: Prada 

THE FIRST CHAPTER.

Hey!
I haven't written a long, wordy blog post in a while so I thought I may as well do it now, considering a lot has changed lately. I finished high school (I was a home-schooled) just last week, and now I never have to write an exam, test, quiz, or study and do homework ever again. However, the ironic part of this graduation is: now I want to dedicate myself to learning. Not sit-in-a-classroom-and-wait-until-three-oclock learning, but life-experience, useful information, and successful business creation learning. The kind of learning that, you know, actually makes you happy and inspires you to wake up every morning :)

It's been nice, to come home after a long day, and not have to do homework or study. It's the kind of freedom I've dreamt about for years upon years.

A lot of people ask me about university, college, and jobs that I want to pursue.. and let me just say, I'm not the type to talk about my plans. If I'm going to do something, you'll most likely see me do it- not hear me talk about doing it. Whatever I plan to do, I know it will be scary, difficult, but above all  rewarding :)

For now, before I can legally pursue anything (I'm still under 18 haha), I'm just trying to find new things to do and learn every day. I'll call this my "gap year", except it's really a gap life ;) 

See you soon!

xo

BART SIMPSON SWEATER.

The simpsonssssss... du du du du du du du du-du-du-du-du

I snatched up this bart simpson sweater as soon as I saw it for sale on romwe

I think it's a really fun piece, and would look awesome with high-waisted shorts (insert complaint about how it's too cold to wear shorts) haha

See you soon!

LEIVANKASH X NOKIA MOOD BOARD.

Over the past couple of weeks, I've been lucky enough to experiment with the Nokia Lumia 900 and use the camera to put together a mood board of all things that inspire me. Here is my contest entry for the LeiVanKash Jewellery contest. LeiVanKash is designed and founded by Leila Kash, and makes absolutely stunning jewellery! 

I hope you guys enjoy my video :)

3.1 PHILLIP LIM PASHLI

I found this black 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Messenger at Holt Renfrew a couple days ago, picked it up, and instantly knew it was mine.

I refuse to buy anything unless I'm obsessed with it. You know those things you see in stores that you run up to and can't stop thinking about? Yep, those are the things worth investing in! :) Now I have a beautiful black bag for everyday use! :)