toughen up

As I write this, I simultaneously reminisce on Saturday and how great it was, as well as slowly die over my mountain of homework (no matter how hard I try, I just can't get myself to start working on my Chem lab). Yesterday I went to go see a brief NYU info session downtown with my friend (it doesn't hurt to think about the future, though I tend to do that too often), and then quickly shot pics before she had to go study. I met up with my other friend after, to visit a friend working at McDonald's, and then grab some bubble tea. Aah, procrastination.

I have worn my leather jacket for three days straight now, and I have no regrets. I wanted to dress polished but not too done up for a day Downtown, so I started with my white collared shirt that I haven't worn in ages. I tucked it into a simple pair of skinny jeans, and went with my classic ankle boots. Lastly, I had to wear the jacket again, to give the look the edge it needed.

The studs on the shirt are just oh-so adorable! I first bought this shirt for a Halloween costume to look like a vintage girl, but this just ended up being a part of my regular wardrobe. I just can't get enough of Peter Pan collars.

Wow leather! Badly painted nails! Frizzy hair! Much wow!

I just realized how blue my jeans look in this picture. Oh my.

Ankle boots will be the death of my feet. I'm perfectly okay with that.

OUTFIT INFO: 

Collared shirt: Topshop (similar) (similar)
Leather jacket: Topshop (x)
Jeans: American Eagle (x)
Shoes: Topshop (x)

bold black

It was Thursday, and to say that my patience for waiting for the weekend was wearing thin, would be an understatement. To recap the end of my schoolweek, it went a little like this: notes, work, yawn, eat, work some more. OH, I also occasionally fell asleep in class, and had Starbucks delivered to me (I love my friends), as well as had friends take pictures of me asleep (I hate my friends). Oh, how I can't wait for the weekend.

Over 50% of all my favourite outfits are either a) monochrome, or b) all black, so it's not very surprising that my wardrobe choices often lack colour. Although, what I lack in brightness, I try to make up for with patterns and textures! I wore a simple collared sweater, with pearls for the collar, that really reminds me of vintage clothing (I simply adore it). Underneath, I picked out a simple floral skirt, and went for sheer tights and black ankle boots (I had black and white polka dot socks peeking out for just a little pop!). Lastly, an outfit is not complete without a cute jacket in my opinion, so I went for my classic leather jacket to give the looks the edge it needs.

Close-up of the pearls on my collar! Like mentioned, I just love the sweater since it reminds me of the 50's/60's, sort of like the Breakfast at Tiffany's look. Don't know quite how to explain it, but I just simply feel much more put together with the pearls, instead of just a simple white collar.

My leather and I are now one, we will never be apart. PS, my nails are super chipped, oops.

Black on black on black on sheer black.

As soon as fall comes around, my love for patterned socks always hits me like a train. They are just so cozy and festive, and even the smallest and simplest of patterns make an outfit just so much more... fall?? Basically, this little blurb is to say that a) these socks made my life, and b) the closer it is to Christmas, the more I will wear cute socks.

OUTFIT INFO:

Sweater: A store in Gastown (similar)
Skirt: Topshop (similar) (similar)
Leather jacket: Topshop (x)
Tights: Drugstore
Socks: Mother's closet (oops) (similar)
Ankle boots: Topshop (similar)

one for the road

It's official: American Horror Story: Freakshow is only one episode in and I am in love. Other than obsessing over the show, or just being plain moody and tired (yes, I'm sadly that person), I spent the day looking forward to the theatre crit show that I was going to watch that night. It was Avenue Q, and my god, let me say that it was... unforgettable. Hilarious, extremely crude, and very lively (unlike my outfit).

 It's safe to say that American Horror Story has heavily influenced my style. Even though Coven was not my favourite season plot-wise, style-wise it was. Feeling a little bleak, I decided to go for a monochrome/ mostly-black look. I started with my black maxi skirt, and decided to toughen it up with a leather jacket and ankle boots. To make the look a little lighter, I wore a white t-shirt, and layered some necklaces. Damn, I wish I was the Supreme.

My latest obsession with all-black looks is to take pictures with them with my hair all to one side. I think it's because part of me has always wanted to have a half-shaved head, but then again my hair looks like ramen and Skrillex, so....

Awkward necklace tucked in my shirt, oops.

I got this leather jacket on sale during Boxing Day, I can't remember if I mentioned that. Leather + pleating + detachable fur collar = instant purchase.

My go-to jewelry thing is layering two necklaces. It's so subtle yet adds just the right amount of umph to an outfit. Crystal necklaces go with everything, and you can never go wrong with a necklace of the first letter of your name.

OUTFIT INFO: 

Leather jacket: Topshop (x)
White t-shirt: Topshop (x)
M necklace: Topshop
Crystal necklace: Urban Outfitters (x)
Black maxi skirt: Brandy Melville (x)
Ankle boots: Topshop (x)

add it all up

 You know what I find completely and utterly useless? The fact that the first day of school was literally an hour-long assembly where all the VP's and the principal and the counselor, and the long list of other heads just have a quick speech about stuff that a) we already know, b) we don't really care about, or c) both. Nonetheless, because I am an extreme keener, I still attended. Knowing that today wasn't going to be special, I just dressed pretty casually, since with Vancouver's weather, you never know if there's going to be a rainstorm or heatwave in the next 5 minutes. Thankfully, our assembly was at 11, and not at 8 like some of the other grades (godbless), so we got to sleep in and not waste the entire day. Score! After the assembly, we got our schedules, and I hung around the school for a bit, saying hello to familiar faces that I haven't seen since exam time in June. I left the school with a group of friends, to relax at my house for a bit, and then once we got bored, we went for a quick trip to Metrotown. Me and a few of my friends bought the cutest (somewhat) matching planners and pencil cases, and this excites me because the one thing I love about class is notes! I seriously get obsessive about my colour-coding. Anyways, once we were done, we headed home and I took quick shots in a random alley across the street from my elementary, and proceeded to take a 2-hour nap (that's a quick nap in my definition). Once I awoke, I went to Staples with my parents for last-minute back-to-school supply shopping, and then just spent the night doing what I do best: absolutely nothing on the Internet.

Like I mentioned, I didn't really want to dress up for an hour-long assembly. It was chilly in the morning, but since I knew that Vancouver could easily heat up by the afternoon, I opted for layers, but not too many. I started by wearing a patterned button down that I absolutely adore, and just threw on my favourite jeans. Usually this would be enough, but I got really into the fall mood, and threw on my Aritzia trooper jacket, with leather sleeves to add edge to the look (plus it matched the shoes). I threw on Doc Martens instead of riding boots, my second option, since I wanted to go for a more grunge look. Plus, I heard it would rain. Lastly, I went extremely minimal on the jewelry, opting for just a simple jewel necklace that would peek out from underneath my blouse.

I love the print on this shirt. Is it a plus-sign? Is it a cross? Am I a math fanatic or do I just like prints? No one knows!!

Words can't explain how much I love my Docs. Sure, I could always just go for my ratty old combat boots instead, but there's just something so... English(?) about them. I think it's because they remind me of the old British punk bands, and somehow, despite my extremely lame exterior, I feel just a smidge cooler with these on.

OUTFIT INFO: 

Jacket: Aritzia (x)
Shirt: H&M
Necklace: Topshop
Jeans: American Eagle (x)
Boots: Doc Martens (x)