Be wine 💘


This is the perfect daytime vday outfit for my single lady friends out there. All black as per usual with a shirt that says “be wine” because wine will always be there for you.

Added a pop of colour with my favourite Matt and nat bag and I’m good to go!

Hope you have a wonderful Tuesday!

Photography credits to Felix Desroches

shoes: doc martens
pants: American apparel disco pants
top: stay home club
purse: matt and nat
jacket: forever 21
watch: nixon

Against the plain – Pt. 3

 

Happy Hump Day! (aka Wednesday)
This is my ideal comfy yet put together outfit for school.
I’ve seen others pair the same colour on the top and bottom recently and it always catches my eye so I thought I’d give it a go!
I threw on a blanket scarf for extra warmth and comfort. If you don’t already have one, I’d strongly recommend investing in a giant scarf because they are a life saver when it’s chilly in class and is used as my shield against the cold wintery months when walking outside on campus.

I look like a burrito of oatmeal and I’m ok with that. (mmm oatmeal)

shoes: Aldo
pants: Topshop (sale)
shirt: Sitka
scarf: Zara

Pairing the old with the new

 

A common quote I live by is “you can never go wrong with an all black outfit”. You’re guaranteed that all the items will go together, and you can have fun with textures and shapes; as I’ve stated in a different post previously. A piece I particularly like in this outfit are the ripped black jeans. I bought those bad boys in Time Square (NYC) during my “emo days” (circa 2009-2010) as some would call it, and never wore them until very recently. A perk of staying the same height/weight since grade 9 is that you have double the wardrobe compared to others who grew to be 6ftsomething. Ripped jeans are very “on trend” as of late, yet I didn’t have to spend a penny on these, just had to dig through my closet!

Shout outs to Felix Desroches for the photography and editing of these photos.

Shoes: aldo
pants: (old af) H&M
sweater: lucky brand
hat: brixton
watch: Nixon
lipstick: Mac’s whirl

 

Against the plain – Pt. 2

I’d like to start by saying happy Friday! I hope you all have a  wonderful weekend.
This look is all about the skirt. I’ve been wanting a button-up jean skirt for a while now and the ones at American apparel just didn’t seem to fit right. As I was waltzing through the mall after a long day of class, Zara’s sale caught my attention and I simply had to sneak a peak. Low and behold they had a denim skirt… and the best part.. it was on sale for 15$! If that’s not a bargain I don’t know what is.
To really let the skirt be the statement I went for opaque tights and a black turtle neck.

shoes: aldo
skirt: zara
turtleneck: Michael stars
hat: topman

It’s cold outside

 

Although our winter was quite delayed, the Canadian weather has hit us full force in January. It’s not easy to portray your style and look nice while still keeping warm. I, for one, choose comfort and warmth over fashion during the cold winter months. However I got the chance to style and “model” a look for a fantastic local boutique and I love how it turned out. On top of that…I was quite toasty! I would probably throw on a chunky knit scarf and layers under the jacket for added warmth if I was wearing this for a longer period of time though. All black is a go-to for anyone, furthermore mixing textures adds fun and interest.

Shout outs to my dear friend Sonya who shot this look.

boots: ikkii
pants: AG
jacket: mackage
hat: hendrik lou
lipstick: mac’s Russian red
(everything available at http://wolfandzed.com/ )

Against the plain – Pt. 1

Hello….

…it’s me…Emily! It’s 2016, and although I don’t believe in new year’s resolutions; as I’m a firm advocate for people to change whenever it’s needed… I figured I’d make a change in this new year and finally start my very own blog. I use the word style instead of fashion because it seems more laid back, plus I will admit that I don’t follow the latest trends and looks on the runways. My style varies through my mood, my surroundings, and my experiences. I do not force myself to follow one look because to me, that’s too boring. Life changes and molds you, so why not have your clothing do the same. Goodbye minimalism, hello fun and freedom!
For my first look I figured I’d do a very typical “Emily” easy look.
A band tshirt, some jeans, and a faux-leather jacket is something I’d throw on any day and feel comfortable and confident.

shoes: camper
jeans: thrifted
shirt: Elton john concert
jacket: zara