What Cheer

Montreal has finally experienced the inevitable drop in temperature (one of many) that signals the beginning of fall.  During the summer, it's not necessarily colder in this city than it is in New York or Boston - but once September rolls around, the temperature takes a nice swan dive into autumn.  Not the dreadful dive it takes in November, though.  That is when Montreal suddenly becomes ten degrees colder than my hometown in Rhode Island and remains that way throughout the winter (unless it's twenty degrees colder, in that case please kill me.) So, I decided to try out this outfit combination the other day thinking that I wouldn't freeze my legs off.  I mean, they stayed on.  But I was itching to go home and throw on some pants, or like twenty blankets.  I have a low tolerance for these kinds of things - don't ask me why I moved to Canada. Speaking of my legs, were they always that white? (thanks, mom and dad) Also, can I just say - why is it ...

Have you ever been on a vacation, get back to regular life, and feel like you literally need another vacation? Like, now?  Last weekend I was out of town for my cousin's wedding and had a wonderful time but got back to Montreal feeling exhausted and 10lb heavier.  (I mean, when Nana makes pie, you eat it...) Anyways, back to business.  Finally posting photos from last week that we shot but never got around to editing until now.  Totally loving this skirt despite the fact that Isaac doesn't really like it.  It's just so easy to pair with a black turtleneck and head on my way! Also can't help but fall in love with these shoes.  I'm currently editing (finally) my first vlog and so that should go up soon! Can't wait to share it with everyone and get some constructive criticism.   Sweater - Topshop / Skirt - Isabel Marant / Shoes - Zara

I've been dragging my heels with the recent mules trend.  Ha! Get it? Dragging...heels...shoes...okay I'll stop.  In all actuality I haven't been a huge fan of mules.  It's taken me a while to warm up to it and honestly I'm finally considering getting a pair mostly because of the annoying blisters I keep getting on the back of my feet.  Is that a horrible excuse? Probably.  But! I can avoid these blisters in style. Check out some of my favorite picks that I just might be be scooping up in SoHo after work this week. Zara - Leather Slides with Bow New Look - Block Heel Mule See by Chloé - Tiny Mule High Heel Wedge Sandals Topshop - NINO Suede Mules

My ballet career lasted about eight months.  At four years old, I was extremely uncoordinated and hated being told what to do.  I kept the outfit though! Tutus go with everything, especially when you're four. I've been completely obsessed with the Miu Miu ballet flats for months now.  It's like my new tutu.  Unfortunately, their $620 price tag is...well, that's more than my rent.  (I'll leave it there) This morning as I was scrolling through my bloglovin feed I read that Zara is releasing a ballet collection - so, of course I'm super excited. Check out my favorite pieces below: Cropped Bow Trousers Lace-Up Leather Ballet Flats Crossover Cropped Top

It's only 39° in Bristol, Rhode Island and I'm curled up under a snowflake blanket enjoying an evening showing of Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland.  There's something intensely bittersweet about leaving Montreal for the holidays and traveling to see family and friends.  I've spent the last two and a half weeks in North Carolina, New York, and New England running about and enjoying the surprisingly (concerningly?) warm winter. As the Mad Hatter and crew are enjoying their tea and contemplating words that begin with the letter M, I'm contemplating the ideas of new beginnings that always arrive at the new year.  I've never been a huge fan of new year resolutions - most people don't even fulfill them! Instead of setting specific goals, I believe my goal will to be more comfortable and more creative in my life.  Hopefully this will reflect on this blog and my own personal style.  And hopefully I won't lose my head this coming semester... (ok, enou...

worker bee by dylan-brekka featuring rubber sole shoes Little collage for your Thursday morning - I start work June 8th at a gallery in my hometown so here's some brainstorming I had over things I would see myself wearing!  I'm already on my way - I have the glasses and the phone case already!