A New Beginning

{ Bomber Jacket & Ring: HRH Collection // Striped Top: H&M (old, similar) // Skirt: PARTYSKIRTS // OTK Boots: Chinese Laundry // Clutch: Jimmy Choo for H&M // Sunglasses: Prada }

Photos by Eleanor Chow

Hello? Is anyone still there? If you're still following along, thank you. It's been a while since my last post (though I've been active on Instagram) and my absence here was very intentional. I haven't felt motivated or inspired, and since this space is something I do truly enjoy, I thought a blogging break was needed in order to get back to producing content I want to post when I want. I even stopped reading other style blogs altogether because they were starting to melt into the same blog for me; every fashion blogger is wearing the same Valentino heels, carrying the same Celine bag, or even styling their homes in the same colour palette. 

Needless to say, it was getting tiresome and with the lack of inspiration, styling, shooting and writing a post took a lot more effort and I didn't have the energy for it anymore. Now I'm back because I want to be. I'm committing to staying true to my own personal style and posting what I genuinely love. I hope you enjoy it and thanks, as always, for reading.

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Rose Gold

{ Bomber Jacket & Sunglasses: Zara // Tank: HRH Collection // Shorts: OASAP // Boots: Chinese Laundry // Bag: Alexander Wang // Headphones: Frends // Jewelry: Wolf Circus necklace; Oia Jules bracelet; ASOS & JewelMint rings }

Happy Love Day, darlings! What are your plans for today and most importantly, what are you going to wear? As much as I love pink and purple, I'm not usually one to wear either colour head-to-toe or dress up in a super girly frock. My style choice to celebrate Valentine's Day is to mix up edgy with femme. A little crochet meets leather, with hints of rose gold for a touch pink. This is Valentine's Day style just the way I like it. xoxo!

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Snow Day

{ Ombre Wool Moto Jacket: Gap // Sweater: Zara (old, similar) // Coated Jeans: H&M (old) // Boots: Chinese Laundry // Boot Socks: Old Navy // Bag: Kate Spade // Sunglasses: Prada // Jewelry: HRH Collection necklace; INPINK ring (c/o) }

The snow left almost as quickly as it came, because as I write this post the rain has completely washed away all the snow. During its short-lived stay, I discovered a new obsession that's not only practical for keeping warm but is also super cute: enter boot socks. They come in an array of colours and patterns, and are such a fun way to add an extra layer of interest to an outfit. I've already bought two pairs (this pair I'm wearing here and an over-the-knee pair) and see many more in my future. If you haven't worn them before, give them a try! They'd also make great stocking stuffers :)

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These Boots Are Made for Walking

Autumn is the season for boots and you can never have too many. Ankle booties, knee highs, thigh highs - the styles are seemingly endless and there's a boot for every outfit. Click on the images to shop your favourite pair! I'm a fan of the mirrored heels (under $40!), leopard wedges and the gorgeous Isabel Marants.

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Phillip Lim x Target

{ Leopard Print Sweater: 3.1 Phillip Lim x Target // Faux Leather Shorts: Forever 21 // Boots: Chinese Laundry (very similar) // Bag: Merona via Target // Sunglasses: Karen Walker "Number One" // Beanie: DIY // Jewelry: YSL Arty ring; H&M bracelet }

The 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target collection was a designer collaboration I was completely drawn to (next on my radar: Isabel Marant pour H&M), enough so that I woke up the morning of September 15 while on my vacation in LA and drove to the nearest Target - or so I thought. Unfortunately my GPS sent me completely off track, and the Target I ended up at was 20 minutes further than I had anticipated and they didn't even carry the collection. By the time I ended up at the correct Target, the bags were sold out (insert sad face emoji here). I did pick up both the skirt and this sweater in the leopard print, along with a sweater dress (more sweater styling inspiration from IFB here). But I'm now forever thinking of the bags that got away. Anyone have a spare mini Pashli-inspired satchel?! The real deal Pashli is also welcome.

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Fashionably Fixated on...

One | Two | Three | Four | Five | Six | Seven | Eight | Nine | Ten | Eleven

My current shoe obsession is with d'Orsay flats. They're a simple twist on the basic flat with a truly elegant feel (I can imagine Audrey Hepburn donning them with cigarette trousers). Luckily there's a pair for everyone with prices ranging from high (Jenni Kayne) to low (Forever 21). My personal fave is Ruche's classic black and white striped d'Orsay flats, which I may or may not have just purchased ;) Is this a shoe style you'll be trying?

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Monday Muses: Kristin Cavallari & Camden Jack Cutler

Does anyone remember The Hills? I bashfully admit that I still miss watching it on TV (it was definitely my guilty pleasure). I was always on Team LC but since Kristin Cavallari is the first mama from the show, I'm showcasing her style and that of her cutie, Camden.

Shop Mama: Charlotte Russe Body-Con Dress $18.99 || Rose Gold Watch $20.00 || Chinese Laundry Leather Wedges $149.95 || Alexander Wang Rocco Bag $895.00

Shop Mini-Mister: Carter's Baby Boy Striped Polo Romper $9.99

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Monday Muses: Rachel Zoe & Skyler Berman

No one makes motherhood look more chic than Rachel Zoe. She and Skyler are always in fashionably coordinated outfits and we would expect nothing less from the Queen of Styling. I pulled together some pieces inspired by their photo that will have you and your little man looking so "MAJ."

 For Mama:
1) White House | Black Market faux fur vest $59.98 USD on sale
2) Chinese Laundry Preston boot $99.99 USD on sale
3) Rebecca Taylor wool felt jacket $180 USD on sale
4) American Apparel knit sweater crew neck dress $74 CAD
5) ASOS metal top keyhole round sunglasses $21.93 CAD
6) Forever 21 solid knit tights $7.80 CAD

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For Mini Mister:

1) Zara purl-stitch cardigan $35.90 CAD
2) Old Navy fleece pants $10 CAD on sale
3) The Children's Place v-neck sweater $10.79 CAD on sale
4) Gap favourite sweater hat $19.95 CAD
5) Zara leather moccasin $39.90 CAD

Monday Muses: Kourtney Kardashian & Mason Disick

Since I have a little girl, my Monday Muses have all previously featured celebrity moms and their mini-me's. I thought I'd start to throw in some outfit inspiration for little boys too, and Mason Disick's dapper look is the perfect place to start alongside his stylish mom, Kourtney Kardashian.

For Mama:
1. H&M horse-print dress $49.95 USD
2. Forever 21 classic opaque tights $5.50 CAD
3. Redopin faux fur knit vest $70.20 USD
4. ASOS quilted lock across body bag $29.24 CAD
5. Chinese Laundry Night Owl boot $109.95 USD
6. ASOS multi-spike arrow necklace $45.69 CAD

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For Mini Mister:
1. Osh Kosh B'gosh button front shirt $17 USD
2. Gap linen roll-up pants $34.95 CAD
3. The Children's Place nautical nomad shoe $14.96 on sale
4. Gymboree dinosaur sweater vest $32.95 USD