SNOWY STABLES.

A preppy, riding-boot accessorized outfit is quite unusual for me. I found these topshop boots a month ago, tried them on, and for whatever reason decided not to get them. Thankfully when I came back a couple days ago, they were marked down more than 70%. Total steal for the quality and how wearable they are! 

The Ray-Ban aviators are also a brand new addition to my wardrobe. They are a part of the new Summer 2013 collection, and despite their current out-of-season appeal, I love them to pieces!

Also, yes, I finally decided it was time to start wearing an actual coat, unlike this outfit post.

Are you proud of me? My blood temperature is!

See you soon,

xo

Coat: Romwe / Jeans: Hudson Jeans / Boots: Topshop Premium / Purse: 3.1 Phillip Lim / Sunglasses:  Ray-Ban / Watch: Marc by Marc Jacobs / Buckle bracelet: Chicnova

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

TUESDAY MOOD BOARD.

Everything I love, and pretty much "urgently" need, I decided to disperse on this mood board. Sometimes throughout the day I look into the sky, see an airplane, and smile like a freak for the next few seconds. It's always been this way. I just can't wait: about a month of school and I'll be graduated, and 6 months until I'm legal age to travel alone :) 

By the way, this suede black balenciaga bag... it's just perfect. Definitely my next bag purchase!
See you soon! xo

A PIECE OF THE SKY.

Where do you wear a star printed knit sweater? To the moon obviously. 

Turns out my 14 year old dreams of being an astronaut and staring at nebulas all day is probably not in my best interests- but we can pretend it is! I paired the sweater with some simple black jeans and nude booties for shopping at IKEA for a new couch, because my old one was... cute, sure, but it was much cuter 7 years ago and when my parrot didn't leave bite marks. Alas, maybe now I won't be embarrassed by my house and I can spend time somewhere other than my self-decorated bedroom! Life changing it shall be! 

I'll see you guys soon ♥

Star sweater: Romwe / Black jeans: Asos / Nude rumble boots: Jeffrey Campbell / Purse: Celine luggage / Black shearling jacket: Romwe

TORONTO VEGETARIAN FESTIVAL.

Hey everyone!

Today's post is something a little different: it's going to be about my evening at the Toronto Vegetarian Festival! I know I'm going to get questions about whether I'm a vegetarian or not, but I already answered it here. To cut it short, I don't label myself as anything, but if I think back to the past 2 or so months, I don't think I've eaten more than a couple non-vegan things. It honestly comes naturally to me! I asked to get a media pass for the event so that I could legally take pictures and post them here for you guys (but honestly I just wanted a cool necklace lol). If you live in or around Toronto, the festival is going on Saturday and Sunday so you still have time! So if you're interested in learning about some of the vegetarian products I picked up, listen up :)

BLACK ONYX.

Hey guys! 

So... random post today, I know, but why not? I think it's pretty interesting! I bought these two belly button rings online at bodycandy.com and thought they were gorgeous in person! It's so so so much cheaper to buy this stuff online, and I got free shipping (yay!).

I put the black onyx ring in today.. well actually I went to a professional piercer to get it changed because I have a phobia of inserting jewelry into my belly button.. weird I know.
This is what it looks like, in my stomach (gosh this sounds weird haha).
I actually love it because since it's black, you can tell that I have my belly button pierced, whereas the typical gems sometimes become invisible!


Side story: My belly button took about 8 months to stop oozing, hurting, and being a pain in the ass. I will say though, it was so worth it. It makes me happy throughout the day to know I have it, and that's all that matters! It's so pretty and I've wanted it done since I was 13 :)



Dinner at Fresh today!
I have to be honest, I've never been impressed with their food. It comes in a quantity too small for a five year old, and is way overpriced. Most importantly, the flavours suck. It's usually like 5 pieces of steamed broccoli mixed in with some grilled tofu (BASIC!) and that's a $15  "meal" right there. I got the raw italian pasta and had to ask them to re-do it because they put waaaaay too much pesto.. it was like drowning in oil. Mind you, I'm never picky with food and even if I'm not over the moon with something, I won't ask them to fix it.. but with this, it was torture to eat. I swear it's the last time I return. BOO FRESH! Gimme ma money back. Kidding, lol.






Tomorrow I think I'm going to the lake with my mom, so I plan on taking some outfit pictures for you guys! I want to wear my maxi skirt that I got today at Brandy Melville, which finally opened in Toronto!
See you soon! xo

STUCK IN MUNICH

Hey hey!
I've been stuck (and sleeping) in Munich for the past 8 hours because our flight from Toronto was late, making us miss our flight to St. petersburg! There's a lesson about connecting flights for you! Gelato and gum have become very active on my life recently, which probably explains the stomach ache. Hopefully we'll be on our flight in 2 hours, and arrive in Russia by midnight.
Good luck to me...haha

ABOUT ME

I’m Sonya Esman, 17 years old (yes, really). 

I was born in Russia and moved to Toronto when I was 5 years old, with my parents of course. Since then, I’ve developed a passion for the arts including acting, fashion and makeup. Creating is one of my fondest hobbies, so whenever the chance and desire arises, I always prefer to make something myself oppose to buying it. 

Thanks to my burning desire to pursue my passions and furthur develop my YouTube channel & blog, I decided to leave public school in the eleventh grade to get home-schooled. Despite dealing with discouragement and doubts from others every day, I ended up graduating a year early with an average of 97%. 

To put it simply: when I am learning, I am having fun.  I believe experience, whether it be through travel or practice, is the most important asset one can have. 
Something you probably didn't know about me is that I've been into acting ever since I was a little girl, and was a background actor on Camp Rock 2, Degrassi, and tons of other shows. 
I was the lead in a Much Music Anti-Bullying PSA this past year, which you can watch here. I'm a model and actor based in Toronto, so if you're interested in agency booking, please e-mail me.

I hope you'll join me on my journey :)