ON THE MOUNTAINS OF AMALFI.

Truth be told, I'm actually supposed to be at my high school graduation ceremony right now- but due to a last minute change of plans, I'm wearing my grad dress in Amalfi, Italy! Not complaining, like, at all. Within a short few hours of being here I was flooded with a sea of questions. How are there trees growing on rocky mountains? How cool must it be too live on top of a cave? Why are the lemons so big?

Amalfi is definitely an incredible coast to visit, although honestly I can't wait to spend a day in Rome- one of my favorite cities I've ever visited. I'm a city girl, all the way. Even California couldn't do it for me. 

In other news, I didn't have the brains to plan my outfits prior to the trip, so I have 17kg worth of clothing in my luggage, which only means lots and lots of blog posts!

Enjoy! ;) haha

Silk Wrap Dress: Wilfred (similar) / Sunglasses: Miu Miu  / Sandals: Forever 21 / Purse: Alexander Wang Kirsten 

CITY OF ANGELS.

As the weather was warming up in Los Angeles, we decided to spend the day hiking up Runyon Canyon and the Hollywood Observatory. 

Runyon was an absolute dream. I can't explain to you how peaceful it was, despite the hundreds of people around you. If I had to call anywhere in the world my "happy place"- that would be it.  I also got a parking ticket for "blocking the driveway", which to be honest, I was kind of excited about because I felt like an adult haha. 

Of course we ended up back at Whole Foods for dinner (making that the fifth time in four days), and crashed at like 8:00pm.

P.S. I thought it was interesting that someone commented that my Celine purse looked too "posh" for an outfit consisting of flannel and denim.  The way I look at it is: fashion isn't meant to be taken so seriously :) It's just a purse, and if it makes me happy... you sure bet I'll wear it!

Flannel shirt: Romwe / Denim shorts: DIY (similar)/ Hat: Forever 21 / White sneakers: Converse / Purse: Celine luggage 

GIVING UP ISN'T AN OPTION.

Hey hey!

So I thought I'd do something a little different today: share a lesson I learned recently. For the past three months, I've been trying to sell a super over-priced blender I purchased this summer because I just wasn't into making smoothies anymore (it's way too cold and I'm over it). I got offers every day to buy the blender for way, way under how much I was generously asking for. I just kept the ad up because I was frankly too lazy to take it down. Well, three months later, someone took my offer and I sold the blender yesterday.
What has this taught me? Or rather, re-assured me?

Don't give up. Don't settle for less than you are asking for. Someone out there will agree with what you require. Not everyone will, but that's okay- because agreeing to sell yourself, or sell something, for less than it is worth is essentially giving up your dignity.

You will ultimately earn people's respect by setting standards and morals you stay true to regardless :)

Cardigan: Style Stalker (bought on PLNDR) / Camo shirt: vintage (similar) / Jeans: Citizens of Humanity / Red booties: Shoedazzle (similar) / Purse: 3.1 Phillip Lim / Chain necklace: Forever XXI

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

OCTOBER.

October is my favorite month of the year.

 I think it's because it's always the most memorable one- in a good way. Four years ago I had the craziest October of my life, and every single one after that has been filled with fun nights, and bad (more like weird) decisions that made damn good stories. 

The goal of every October, as usual is to go to every social outing possible. That's more of a challenge actually, for a hermit like yours truly. Second, I want to upload videos like crazy :) Third, I want to know how to drive and park fluently. Last, finish philosophy. 

There are a billion pictures and videos to come your way soon, so get ready :)

By the way, thank you Julia for your photography today, you honestly take the best pictures. Happy birthday and but' zdrarovey kracavitca ;) ♥ Love you forever.

Dress: Brandy Melville / Thigh-high socks: Forever 21

Should I get this dress? It's a new arrival at Nasty Gal and is 30% off right now! You likey?

POOL DAY.

Hey there!
Today my long-long-long-long-long time friend Julia and I went to the pool because…well, what else do you do when it’s 36 degrees outside and you literally feel like you’re being baked alive?

I’m not really a pool or swimming person, because I just don’t do cold water. I can’t even take a “warm shower” because it’s probably too cold for me, I like my water boiling hot- through winter and summer haha. That being said, I probably only swam for 3 seconds, but hey- at least I stood in the water for a good hour! Baby steps, baby steps ;)

Now I’m gonna do my math homework (you probably didn’t want to hear the word math, right? sorry!) and then go to a bonfire with my friends later.
Goodbye!!

DOWNTOWN LOVIN, WHEN THE MOON COMIN

Can we get a hallelujah that it’s warm enough to ditch the pants and whip out the dresses and skirts? I’m a pant hater, let’s be honest. Today I wore this gorgeous green dress (that I stole from my mom), with a nude sweater on top and my jeffrey campbell rumble boots! I planned the outfit around the boots, but when I went out of the house and saw my reflection, I immediately turned around and went back home to change because I realized I looked like I was going on a hot date or to a wedding. In reality, I was going downtown with my friend Julia. I’m also taking/dragging everyone to my favourite resturant in Toronto called Rawlicous, where everything is vegan and raw… and AMAZING. 

Iphone shots for you today, sorry for that, but nonetheless I hope you enjoy! 

Dress from Forever 21 / Sweater from Forever 21 / Rumble Boots from Jeffrey Campbell / Studded Purse from Urban Outfitters

Hotter Than Summer

Brandy Melville LA Top / Forever 21 Lace Skirt / Forever 21 Sandals / Marc by Marc Jacobs Watch / Forever 21 Chain Bracelet / Brandy Melville Rings / Forever 21 Sunglasses

New York Day 3

Urban Outfitters Shirt / Necessary Clothing Pants / White converse / Forever 21 Necklace / Deena & Ozzy Purse

New York Day 1 & 2

Нью-Йорк (день 1 и 2)

Necessary Clothing Pastel Blouse / Necessary Clothing Pants / Forever 21 Black Flats / Deena & Ozzy Purse / Marc by Marc Jacobs Watch

Dress up dolls

Electric Blue Jeans: Bershka

White knit sweater: Topshop

Watch: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Rings: Marc by Marc Jacobs & Forever 21

Bracelets: Made myself & Forever 21