A day in Wakefield

When my mother asked me if I wanted to go to Wakefield for the day to listen to a live folk band the answer was simple… of course !

I jump at any opportunity to explore and listen to amazing live artists.

So off we went on our little 45 minute journey to Quebec !

Wakefield is a beautiful little town and has so much character. We got to walk and look around some shops before the show as we had some time to spare. I even purchased a beautiful set of earrings (that I’m wearing in the photos) from a Native Art Boutique called Khewa.

The band we saw was The Small Glories, and they blew me away. Their harmonies and banjo + guitar playing skills were more than impressive. Their talent is undeniable and the music was so beautiful it’s hard not to be emotional while listening. They were having so much fun on stage and had cute little stories to tell in between songs it’s impossible not to become an immediate fan ! Needless to say, I recommend you check them out.

After the set we got to grab a couple snaps of my #OOTD (classic me, I know).

The weather permitted me to wear a more Spring-time outfit.

Top: oak and fort
Skirt : H&M
Hat: Calvin Klein
Shoes: Spring
Watch: Daniel Wellington
Earrings: Khewa
Scarf: Zara

Happy first day of Spring!

I don’t know about you but I’m ready for the warm weather !

Thanks for sticking around xo

Emily

Turtle Necks and Thigh Highs

HAPPYYY ALMOST HALLOWEEN LOVELIES.

My mom is adorable for many reasons …
1. She loves Halloween and October as much as I do and decorates the home (inside and out) accordingly.
2. She’s my personal outfit photographer and doesn’t do a bad job if I say so myself?!

Like most, fall time is my favorite season to dress for. This outfit is cozy and dressy all in one. My new(er) work place drew me towards purchasing my first ever pair of thigh high boots and I have to say I’m in love. They’re extremely comfortable (and this is coming from a girl who wears flat shoes or sneakers 24-7) and they keep you warm during the cooler months.
This turtle neck wool dress was a no brainer for me to purchase as it has all elements I live for: turtle necks, heather grey, sweater dresses, and comfy wool material.

I hope whoever is reading has a lovely rest-of-October and Halloween.
Let me know if you’re dressing up and what your costume will be!

boots : call it spring
dress: dynamite
necklace: forever 21
lipstick: NYX

Turning a new leaf…

OHHH HAPPY DAYS!
Fall time has finally come to grace us with it’s presence. And I couldn’t be more thankful for that as the crisp fall weather brings me life and fills my heart with an odd sense of comfort and depth.
Probably has a little something to do with the fact that Halloween and dressing up is one of my favorite things human’s have come up with. And I love me some warm drinks while being bundled up in cozy sweaters.
Other than that;
I’ve been gone for a little so let’s catch up…
After my wonderful and life altering trip to Spain I took a break from blogging and started questioning why I was even doing this, for who, if I was even enjoying it, what for, etc.
Pretty much I started doubting myself and being a little negative. Sometimes I felt like I NEEDED to post an outfit and didn’t feel motivated or in a creative spirit. So I took a break.

In the time I’ve been gone, a lot has happened to me and my surroundings.
But life is full of surprises and lessons and forces you into situations you may not necessarily be ready for.
Everyone loves the quote “everything happens for a reason” and “if it’s meant to be it’ll be”. I don’t even know if I believe that. But I guess it makes people feel better.
People say a lot of inspiring things that have no factual basis to make themselves feel better.
The one thing everyone does say, and that is in fact true, is that life goes on.
It really does!
I’ve been doing what I have to to not fall back on the important things I have going for me; school work, work work, projects, and I even took some me-time this weekend to go to Toronto to visit friends. All while going through the motions of evaluating my life and my goals.
These passed few months my philosophical side had me questioning the purpose of many things and what exactly I wanted to accomplish with myself at the end of it all.
I haven’t had a plan for my future since I decided teaching wasn’t for me in grade 11. However, I’ve always said I don’t know what I want to do, but I know I just want to be happy.
So this is the time to figure out what really makes me happy… I like media, certain aspects of public relations and how one is perceived, fashion (of course), video however… is a newer interest of mine and yet it has surrounded me for many years in different forms. My video 2 class is motivating me and inspiring me to be better and develop more skills in this field.
Even though I still haven’t a clue what my future holds for me, I’m starting to see and what things more than I ever have. And that has to count for something, amirite?
I have a few projects coming up in the near future that I’m quite excited about. And I’m also itching to share with you!
Despite this fever that crept upon me this morning I’m in quite a motivated and inspired mood… can you tell?
Other than the scary matter of “WHAT WILL I DO WITH MY LIFE” I can focus on smaller things that make me happy like my little pointless but not pointless blog.. I will not promise to upload regularly as I’m quite busy with my last semester of university (woooooohhhhhh).
But I will upload when I feel like, and when it makes me happy, because that’s the point of this personal blog now isn’t it?!
Here are a couple of OOTD posts from my instagram that you may have missed:

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I know this post was kind of all over the place and I honestly am just in a chatty-rant-y mood and felt like sharing because it’s been a while.
I hope anyone who’s reading this is doing wonderful, and if you’re not that’s okay too, if you need a friend, I’m here. 🙂

Thanks to anyone who cared to read this, you rock!
Feel free to leave any type of comment of what’s up with you and your thoughts on the pressures us youngin’s having to figure things out fresh outta university.
Have a great Tuesday evening.
Til next time,

Emily xo