crystallize

A stressful week calls for a nice, relaxing break. Wednesday, while I had relaxing classes, was the first of many excruciating theatre rehearsals, especially since this year's play is more focused on songs than acting (something I did not get warned about and did not sign up for). Thankfully, this week is a short one for me (Monday was a holiday), and I got to end off the night by going to the gym, then watching American Horror Story. Not bad at all.

Once I put this outfit on, I had to make a pact to myself to not pee until I returned home. I'd been dying to do some major layering this fall, and while this isn't much, it's a start. I wanted to bring my favourite summer romper into the fall, so I paired it with (somewhat) opaque black tights, and a cute grey sweater with a crystal collar. I went minimal with jewelry, and of course, no outfit would be complete without my signature black booties.

Close-up of my romper peeking out of my sweater! It's somewhat hard to see but I absolutely adore the crystals on this sweater. It amps up any outfit, and just looks so elegant and classic.

Close-up of layering, woohoo. There's just something about the shorts peeking out from underneath that I adore. Possibly more than if I had layered using a dress.

Not focused, but I couldn't resist. To say that these shoes are my life would be an understatement. They kill my feet, but it's like they're a part of me.

OUTFIT INFO: 

Romper: Urban Outfitters (similar)
Grey sweater: store in Gastown (I forgot, sorry!)
Tights: Drugstore
Bracelet: Brandy Melville (similar)
Watch: American Apparel (x)
Ankle boots: Topshop (x)

navy blooms

Finally, Vancouver has braced us with a rain-free day! After school, I had a few friends come over to help practice for Mainstage (our school's big theatre production) auditions (wow I feel like we're in High School Musical). This year it's a musical, and as I sing like a dying dog, I'm not too confident in my singing (nearly 4 years of theatre company confidence down the drain by one small solo). We spent the entire time after school practicing songs, with a small shoot break, and even till now, because I have the best neighbour in the world, I am still singing "Bubbly" into the dark of the night.

Without a cloud in the sky, I decided it was the right time to wear some summer-to-fall transition outfits. I paired this romper, that I wore all summer, with a pair of sheer black tights and a loose batwing cardigan to fit in more with the fall weather. I wore my usual layered necklaces, and decided it was time to break out my new ankle booties. My obsession with black boots is unhealthy.

As much as I love this romper, with it's adorable pattern and lace detailing, it is like Mission Impossible to go to the washroom in this thing. TMI? Oh well. At least it's cute.

Welcome to the family, my new, beautiful babies. There is nothing better than sleek black boots.

 Playground pit stops.

Here is my extremely failed attempt of twirling in my batwing cardigan. I make myself cringe sometimes. I look like I'm dancing at Coachella.

OUTFIT INFO:

Romper: Urban Outfitters (similar)
Batwing cardigan: Brandy Melville (x)
Short necklace: Topshop
Crystal Necklace: Urban Outfitters (x)
Tights: Drugstore
Shoes; Topshop (x)

feelin' the blues

One of my favourite bloggers of all-time (tuulavintage) taught me one thing that has forever changed my style: rompers and jumpsuits are life. For someone that is quite indecisive and lazy, being able to throw one of those on and call it an outfit has not only saved me time, but also saved me from a lot of unnecessary stress. Anyways, the day started off with plans to go on a nature walk, but soon became late lunch in front of Science World because of laziness. With the weather in Vancouver being warm (which sucks for me since I love the cold), we decided to end the day off at La Casa Gelato, an ice cream place with 218 flavours! There truly is nothing better than Pina Colada and Rum Raisin ice cream.

I absolutely love pairing together either: a) monochrome outfits or b) outfits with the same colour palette. I started off with this navy blue romper (which I have worn to death despite only getting it two or three weeks ago) and decided to throw on my denim jacket, since it was just a casual day. My love for denim is eternal.

 I absolutely love jewelry (what else is new), and while I may sometimes go a bit overboard with the layering, that is perfectly fine in my book. I paired two necklaces involving gem stones together, and of course wore my three classic rings (aka the rings I wear on an almost-daily basis), as well as my American Apparel watch.

 Ever since I got my Kate Spade bag it has been attached to my arm on an almost-daily basis. Me and the bag are officially one. I've worn these sandals to death; from hiking to the beach, and all around New York, these sandals have been with me through anything and everything (please mind my feet as I'll probably post a better picture with those sandals on another time).

OUTFIT INFO: 

Denim Jacket: Some store in Portland
Romper: Urban Outfitters
Necklace: Long - UO
                 Short - Topshop
Rings: Eye & Small Band - Topshop
            Gold - Grandmother's
Watch - American Apparel
Bag - Kate Spade
Shoes - Topshop