Fade Into Black

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I was never the biggest fan of turtleneck sweaters; the incommodious neck space and the constant desire to scratch the décolleté area. However, over the past two years, I've grown quite accustomed to wearing them. They slowly made their way back into my wardrobe and in brief, this is my typical form of everyday attire now.

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Gift Guides: Inspiration (B&W)

L I F E

Buying gifts for your loved ones during this time of the year is always stressful. However, it is also the season where we are able express our appreciation and love for those who are close to us. 
It is always around this time where I would go online and go through countless amounts of gift guide posts/suggestions and so I thought I would add in my two cents.
I tried to stay gender-neutral as possible and since everyone appreciates fine aesthetics and non-colours, it is also a fool proof gift guide.

From L to R (& top to bottom)

Acne Misty Pullover- Alright, it's expensive and it is definitely not something you would give to a relative that you see once in a blue moon. However, it may be perfect for that one friend who loves fashion when it comes to simplicity and quality...and you know Acne Studios got you covered in that department. It is a menswear fit sweater so it can be gifted to your guy and girl friend.

Stelton Time Clock- For those who love to decorate with class. The clock’s minute arm is linked with and forms the clock face, casting an attractive shadow on the wall. It is about simplicity my friends - although there is nothing quite simple about time. 

Armani Dolci Chocolate Tea & Spread- Chocolate! Can't go wrong with chocolates, especially if they're from Armani. Think Nutella...but with a bit of a spice and class. (You can also buy these at Holt Renfrew for my fellow Canadians)

Denny Leather Backpack- Pricey. But oh-so-worth it. A leather backpack with convertible top that can be folded over or clipped up. Hand made in Montreal - need I say more?

Asos Metal Square Doorknocker Earrings- I have the exact same pair of earrings and they are pretty damn awesome. Makes a statement without overpowering your looks. Get asap.

Lucite Desk Collection- I stumbled across the anthropologie website the other day and couldn't help but notice these beautiful stationary items. They also have an acrylic pencil holder that would look stunning with white pencils. For that inner geeky friend :)

Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme- Wouldn't be a complete gift guide without a perfume, obviously. This is hands down, my favourite perfume for guys. This fragrance has a unique combination of luxury, art, and modernity for timeless elegance. Trust me on this one.

Tom Ford Fragrance- Not going to be everyone's cup of tea when it comes to this fragrance but it is gender friendly. If you're a girl and you do not like sweet, fruity or sugary scents, give this a whiff. It is definitely unique and luxurious smelling. A lot of spice and musk (tobacco) that is surprisingly smooth and not vulgar, with a delicate touch of vanilla. It is magical.

I hope few of these ideas were helpful and Happy Holidays everyone!

Le Vingt Et Un Ème

I N S P I R A T I O N

Aesthetics in black white and gray. Winter is just around the corner and I thought it would nice if I shared a bit of inspirational outfit posts.

 

Le 21ème is one of my favourite places when it comes to the internet world. If you haven't checked out this amazing photo-journal site before, I highly recommend it.

These are just some of my favourite photos/art from there - I mean, it was really hard to choose.

Disclaimer: all photos were taken from le-21eme.com 

Home Ground

 W E A R I N G

Sweater: REASON Clothing (here)   Skort: ZARA   Heels: ZARA   Clutch: Handmade   

Sooo...if you have been reading my blog for the last couple of days, you'll probably recognize all of the pieces I'm wearing today. What can I say - I can't help but to go back to my trusty ZARA skort and heels. I have to admit, the weather was a bit too hot to wear my homie sweater all day but I've managed to pull through.

I previously mentioned in one of my older posts that I don't like wearing gold jewelery - especially when wearing black. Silver, when mixed together with black, creates the utmost "effortlessly chic" look (and gold doesn't really suit my skin tone). For me, black and gold is a risky combination because it might end up look too flashy and cheesy if it's not done tastefully. With silver, you barely have to think about such thing.

For today's shoot, my friend and I have decided to go back to our old highschool. Our school has an area named the "fishbowl" and it's pretty much one of the best thing about the school. While I was downtown, I've found a similar architectural design on a tall, snazzy building so I had to take a picture of it. It took me back to my home ground.

Photography by: Alethea and Myriam

Small Things

W E A R I N G

Homies Sweater: REASON(here)   Mesh Crop top: Sparkle & Fade (here and similar here)   T-shirt: ZARA   Heels: ZARA   Accessories: ForeverXXI

 

Hey homies. 

These are just some of the stuff that I've bought over the past two weeks. Black, white and silver (pinch of red). Slowly but surely, draining all the colours out of my wardrobe. 

I'm pretty sure you can still find all of these things in store (if you're interested). Excuse the poor condition of my hand and nails - they need to be painted and pampered again. 

Have a wonderful Sunday, wherever you are! 

City and Colour

W E A R I N G / L I F E

   Skirt: Sparkle&Fade (found here)   Bag: Roots   Shoes: BCBGMaxAzria   Necklace: Topshop

Slowly started to break out of my usual monochromatic outfit by adding an unexpected pop of blue. The goodness of having both long and short skirts as one. A little daring, a bit unusual but nevertheless, a basic staple in my wardrobe. 

Photography by: Alethea and Myriam