Ponies & Snow Flurries

At long last, I'm well & back on my feet again! The weather is also out in full force... wind & snow & ice & cold.... the whole nine yards. So while I couldn't get in a decent outfit photo shoot this morning, Mom was kind enough to snap a couple pictures on my way out the door; this time bundled sufficiently (having learned my lesson after last weeks poor preparation). As the title suggests, there are also ponies involved. While Vancouver "study breaks" extended to mini shopping trips, here they involve teasing my poor ponies with carrot treats in order to lure them into posing for photos. Fairly wholesome entertainment as you can imagine... cheaper too! ;) 

First things first though; what am I wearing? At the prospect of -10 this morning I chose the warmest coat I own: my houndstooth Soïa & Kyo beauty from a couple years back. It's a little too big for me which is why it's been in storage here in NL (also there was really no need during Vancouver's "winter"); but now it's out, weighs about a tonne, & is keeping me feeling warm & stylish at the same time. My favourite thing about Soïa & Kyo coats are the gorgeous & unique detailing. What drew me to this one in particular is the structured neckline, which can be either folded or funnelled; & the huge "hubcap" buttons, which are in actuality almost the size of my palm. I paired the coat with my favourite indigo jeans ("Legging" cut) from Banana Republic, brown lace-up boots borrowed from dear Mom, & my fluorescent pink Cambridge Satchel for a good dose of colour.   

Enveloped in snow flurries! 

"Hubcap" buttons

Lookie here! I'm wearing appropriate footwear for once ;)

Angel & Ginger, Christmas presents of my childhood & the funniest of creatures :)

Thank you for reading lovelies! Hope your week is off to a wonderful start! <3 

Houndstooth Tweed // New In

Remember when I mentioned my intention to get a wireless remote so I could take my own photos more frequently? Well, that has yet to happen. Instead, when faced with both rain & lack of photographer today, I decided to be "resourceful". AKA stack of books on my bistro table (who needs a tripod anyways...), self-timer.... you get the picture. Not my most glorious of photographic moments, but I really wanted to share my new Houndstooth Tweed Pleated Skirt with you!


New pieces seem to slowly trickle into my wardrobe, rather than quickly pile up via shopping sprees. I have to give credit to one of my co-workers for this fabulous find. She pointed me in the direction of Zara after work last night & a whopping $12 later this cute skirt was added to my closet. I decided to pair it with one of my older turtle-neck dresses; the tulle bottom gives the skirt a little more body. A key charm pinned onto one of the pockets; gold chain necklace doubled as a bracelet; & my peep-toe Steve Madden pumps which have certainly seen their day. 

What do you think of my latest piece? :)

I was wearing:

Houndstooth Tweed skirt - Zara

Turtleneck dress with tulle bottom - Forever 21 (old)

Multi-strand chain (as bracelet) - Forever 21 (old)

Peep-toe Heels - Steve Madden (old)