VALENTINES

Time flies when you're having fun (or being super busy) ! 

Either way, the month of January somewhat flew by quickly. It had it's up and down's but I'll save that for another post! Valentines Day is just around the corner, and although I've never actually celebrated it with a person of the opposite sex, it doesn'2 mean I despise it! 
XOXO

Here's my Valentine's Day pick! 

[left to right] Stud Earrings - Forever 21 // 'Notebook' Clutch - ALDO Accessories // Pastel Pink Shoes - Urban Outfitters // Lace Cut-Out Dress - Forever 21 // Stila Lip set - ASOS // Blue Flowy Dress - ASOS // 'Be Mine' Heart-Shaped Clutches - ALDO // Benefits make-up set // Red Heart Shaped Dress - Forever 21 // Polaroid - Ebay //

CHRISTMAS GIFTING

A long overdue post, I tired not to purchase too many Christmas gifts this season for friend and family since I was on a budget. Here's what I got !

Benefits Package // Ciaté: Velvet Manicure // Benefits:Rich is Back Package // Purchased from Sephora 

 Lush gift set // LUSH 

Selfie clicker - UO //Benefits Package // Ciaté: Velvet Manicure // Benefits:Rich is Back Package // Olympic Canadian Gloves - The Bay //

My most costly gift was gifted to my mom. A Kate Spade: Cedar Street Maise Bag. She loved it! 

HAUL

An updated haul from my previous shopping trip back in December 2013!

Enjoy !

 Merry Cookie & Buttercream Mint Candles - Bath & Body works //

 'Los Angeles' ripped sweater - Forever 21 //

 Purchased during the $25 sale (Black Friday)  

'Victoria' perfume - Victoria Secret //

 Knock off "BOY LONDON" cropped top - Montreal Boutique // 

Midi Skirts - Forever 21//

Blue Velvet Circle skirt - Forever 21 //

Plaid Scarf - M for Mendocino 

Urban Outfitters // Forever 21 // Forever 21 //

Cropped Black Lace Top & Blue Velvet Top - Garage // White Lace Bralet - Hollister //

Jacket - UNIEF //

GET FESTIVE

Did a spontaneous Christmas themed photo shoot with my roommates last night! Here's the results ! Merry Christmas and have a great holiday break everyone ! xoxo -

Hat - Doller Store // Chocker - Forever 21 // Dress - Forever 21 // Belt - H&M // Shoes - Nine West //

FALL 2O13 TREND: MIDI SKIRT

"Indeed, why expose everything when a flash of ankle or well-turned calf is so much more alluring..." - Vogue 

The midi skirt has been around since the 50's and it appears to be coming back. The elegant and sophisticated look is definitely timeless and most certainly more proper looking compared to mini skirts. I've been noticing the new trend of midi skirts popping up in big chain retail stores, and I've previously owned one during last summer. I'm increasingly becoming fond of the new fall/winter trend.

[Photos taken from vogue.com]

Antonio Marras Autumn/Winter 2013 //

Hermes Autumn/Winter 2013 //

Rochas Autumn/Winter 2013 //

Your thoughts on midi skirts? 

[OOTD]

Exam season for me is finally over and to celebrate, my roommate and I decided to go out on a date ! However, the weather was really bad, we found other alternatives. This is what I decided to wear!

 Jacket - UNIF // 

Army jacket - Urban Outfitters // Velvet Cropped Top - GARAGE // Chocker - Forever 21 // Shorts - Forever 21 // Socks - ROOTS // Shoes - Forever 21 //

 We ended up eating dinner at a family restaurant. Swiss Chalet and we ran errands around the mall and had friends over. Just a simple chill night.

Enjoy ! 

NEW MONTH, NEW GOALS. [NOV]

LIFE RECAP: 
[Nov 7th] It's constantly hectic, but in a good way! I'm really enjoying this semester in school. This month is dedicated to being more charitable and become more selfless. I've made it a goal last month to volunteer my time to the community or an organization for at least once a month. Balance work, school work, club actives, my own personal time and volunteering, it gets difficult if you don't learn to time management everything. I'm still learning since sleeping at 5am isn't really considered 'time managing'.
With the lack of sleep, the most I can do is ensure I eat properly. (Which I slack on sometimes)
Last month I purchased a blending machine for only $20! I'm planning on making different blends and start to eat healthier!

Candles - Bath and Body Works // Polaroid // Scarf - M for Mendocino // Chatime - bubble tea // iPad Mini // Macaroons //

-THE IN BETWEENS-

November was filled with special birthdays! My roommate finally turned 20, and I made her a mini scavenger hunt since I wasn't going to be in town to celebrate with her.

 I purchased a Thomas and Train piñata for her since we spoke about how she never had one as a child. Re-creating her Canadian childhood now ! Aha, filled with candy, I also purchased shoes for her from Forever 21//

 Another special birthday was my very own mothers'! 

[Nov 28th]
It's now nearing the end of the month and I am re-reading what I have written at the beginning of the month. This is the last week of class before finals and I just handed in my last assignment yesterday. Everything feels so bittersweet. After the Christmas holidays, 2013 is officially over. Quick, eh?
I started to develop a to-do list for this coming season. Hopefully I can complete atlas half of what I want to do! Last month was special in a way. I met a lovely lady who is teaching me more about life everyday and sometimes having heartaches leads you to become stronger. Most certainly you become bitter at first, but I'm surely yet slowly recovering! 
Sometimes waiting for that special someone is just so much more worth it than rushing it. I'm still young (something I always forget). Take it one step at a time !