{Style} Bundled...

When a scarf simply won't do, sometimes you need something a little more akin to a blanket wrapped around those shoulders... Enter my Urban Outfitters plaid cape. I bought it last fall, and on particularly cold days, it gets to come out of closet hibernation and resume its rightful place — Strewn around my neck in jumbo scarf form. Oooh yeah. xx

Outfit details: sweater- Talula (Aritzia); skinnies- Forever 21; plaid cape (worn as scarf)- Urban Outfitters (old; similar here); booties- Aldo; ring- Forever 21

{Style} For the Love of Shoes... and Mint.

As temperatures drop, I figure why not brighten things up with some good old fashioned pastels? They're cheerful, bright and super feminine to boot... Seriously now, just try and feel low when you're wearing pastels — I dare you!

Want in on a secret? I think I'm well on my way to shoe fetish-ville here, guys... Now I know you must be thinking So what, Vickie? but I'm telling you, it's a big deal for me. I've always been a purse junkie that's given little-to-no thought to her footwear, so this newfound shoe fascination is both scary (sorry bank account) AND exhilarating... I tell ya, it's like I'm a whole new person. *shrug*

Outfit details: mint dress- H&M; leopard scarf- Wilfred; striped blazer- H&M; pumps- Shoe Mint; belt- thrifted; necklace- Zara

{Style} Pared Down...

Outfit details: top & jeans- Forever 21; leather clutch- vintage; leopard pumps- Aldo; necklace- Forever 21; bracelet- The Bay; watch- Michael Kors; ring- vintage

{Style} The Streets...

Well I don't know about you guys, but I'm beat from yesterday's festivities... My family knows how to get down, so we didn't get to bed until 2 am last night — Can you say party animal wannabes? I think I'll be paying the price in the under eye region today as I travel to Vancouver to see Mr. AiF's fam-jam... What can I say, it was worth it.

Happy Boxing Day, friendlies! If you're brave enough to hit up the malls today, I want to hear all about your scores! xx

Outfit details: dress- Simons; studded leather jacket- Zara; booties- Aldo; beanie- Zara; tights- Joe Fresh; bag- ASOS; necklace- Forever 21

{Christmas Week} Spots & Dots...

Leopard print might not exactly come to mind when one considers holiday prints (with plaid, argyle, heck, even polka dots seeming more appropriate), but for whatever reason, I'm loving it for Christmas Week. Paired with oxblood and some faux fur — not to mention a festive church backdrop — I'm holiday-ready... Four more sleeps! 

Outfit details: polka dot blouse- Forever 21; leopard print skirt- Urban Behavior; faux fur cowl- Michael Kors; cap toe pumps- Zara; ring- Forever 21; gold watch- Michael Kors

{Style} Flowers & Dots...

Sometimes the simplest outfits are best, while other times you just have to pack in as many colours and prints as humanly possible. I'd like to think of this particular outfit as a happy medium in that it's low key yet fun and super print mix-y (totally a word by the way). I mean why wouldn't you wear floral print and polka dots — with a splash of leopard, no less — on a casual day? My thoughts exactly. xx

Outfit details: sweater- Aritzia; floral leggings- Zara; polka dot blouse- Forever 21; beanie- Zara; booties- Aldo; necklace- thrifted; bracelet- Forever 21; watch- Michael Kors

{Style} Floral Freedom...

Happy November, or as it shall forever be known in my heart, Shopember... That's right my friends, the ban is officially over and you are now looking at a free woman. Confession? I ended up cheating a smidgen last weekend and bought these floral leggings from Zara while searching for my Halloween costume (a permissible expense). In my defense, I fell in love with them instantly and they only had one pair left in my size... Hey, what's a girl to do?

Now before you go and start throwing rotten food at me, hear me out— You see, technically I stopped shopping on Sept. 20, and although I missed the official ban-lift by a few days, I refrained from buying any clothing for over a month, so I figured it was justifiable. And did I mention that I loooove them? Come on, I'm only human. xx

Outfit details: blouse- Forever 21; floral leggings- Zara; booties- Aldo; necklace- Zara; ring- H&M; watch- Michael Kors; bracelet- the Bay

{Style} Oxblood & Camo...

Casual layers, rich saturated colours and a touch of print mixing... Happy Monday! 

And since I'm still recovering from my Corso 32 food coma last night (locals, you know what I'm talking about!), this one's going to be short and sweet... More stream of consciousness rambles to come, I promise. xx

Outfit details: camo jacket- Zara; leopard tank- Forever 21; oxblood leggings- H&M; booties- Aldo; oxblood tote- Zara; necklace- Forever 21; bracelet- random NYC find; watch- Michael Kors

{Houndstooth Week} The Dress...

Want to take your houndstooth to the next level? Think about mixing prints for added impact. Fall calls for versatile layers, so I opted for a denim shirt under a green tartan blazer. The result? An unexpected pairing that compliments the geometrical houndstooth in both shape and colour.

Want to know the best part? I had all of these pieces in my wardrobe from previous seasons... If you hoard clothing like I do, you might be surprised by what you find lurking in the dark recesses of your closet too. If not, I hope this inspires you to think outside the box while shopping for fall staples, and to hold on to those pieces for as long as possible because fashion is nothing if not cyclical. The proof? This dress is about six years old. Mind blowing.

Happy Houndstooth Week, friends! xx

Outfit details: houndstooth dress- Sirens (super old; similar here); denim shirt- Forever 21 (last year); tartan blazer- Joe Fresh (also super old; similar here and here); booties- Aldo; necklace- Forever 21; rose gold runway watch- Michael Kors; studded bracelet- The Bay

{Style} Shooting Arrows...

When you can't shop, the next best thing is definitely sweet gifts in the mail from your sponsors... That's why I was oh-so happy to receive this Shooting Arrow necklace from Blackbird, one of the coolest jewelry shops around. I love their simple designs, rendered in geometric shapes with just the right amount of boho chic. Come to think of it, their stuff is like the perfect marriage between House of Harlow 1960 and Alex + Chloe, two lines I adore and wear on the regular... The result? Jewelry heaven.

So tell me lovelies, what's your fave jewelry line? I wanna know! xx

Outfit details: dress- Winners; army jacket- Zara; Shooting Arrow necklace c/o Blackbird; tights- Joe Fresh; booties; Aldo; oxblood tote bag- Zara (similar here); tortoise watch- Michael Kors

{Style} Wrapped in Chains...

Remember how I told you guys about my silk obsession? Well when I saw this blouse at the Joe Fresh store in New York, I practically squealed with delight. Not only is it silk (which, let's be serious, would be reason enough), but its chain-emblazoned pattern makes the 80s child inside me oh-so happy. Now just imagine what I would do if I found a neon silk fanny pack or something equally 80s-inspired... Mind blowing.

Outfit details: silk blouse- Joe Fresh; jeans- Michael Kors; hat- H&M; booties- Aldo; tote- Zara; necklace- Forever 21

{Style} Pink Panther

A good leather jacket (or faux, if you're a better vegetarian than I am) is integral to any wardrobe, but it's also one of the hardest pieces to come by. I've literally searched for "the one" where leather jackets are concerned for years, only to find it now. Sometimes you just know the minute you see a piece that it was made for you; it's like time suddenly slows down and Gary Wright starts crooning "Dream Weaver" in your ear... Come on, you know what I'm talking about.

Happy Friday, lovebugs! xx

Outfit details: dress- Forever 21; leather jacket- Zara (similar here); belt- H&M; booties- Aldo; ring- J.Crew; umbrella- London Fog (oh, baby!)