What Cheer

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

Hello from blustery Montreal! The weather honestly cannot make up its mind.  For a few moments yesterday the sun came out and it was above freezing so I was able to pop outside my apartment to snap these photos.  It seems like this is my weekday uniform - sweater dress and flats.  Of course, a few weeks ago it was sweater dress and boots.  Now I can enjoy these adorable flats I picked up in New York this past summer. Dress - Anthropologie / Shoes - Topshop / Purse - Marc Jacobs

Top - Topshop / Leggings - Lululemon / Shoes - Aldo / Purse - Kate Spade ( similar ) When I was in NYC a few weeks ago I stumbled upon this adorable top/dress in the petites section of Topshop.  Being only 5'2" I'm absolutely a petite person and I love how the Topshop in Soho has an entire section dedicated to the smaller people like me.  This piece is quite short but I think it can work for many different occasions just depending on what you put underneath it.  In this case, I had this on for a day working at the gallery but I could easily wear it to a party with only tights underneath. Just another black and white piece that I'm going to be pairing with a red lip for many other occasions this coming fall.

Last night the city of Montreal was dusted with a decent layer of fluffy white snow which managed to transform into a grey less-than-picturesque slush by today.  This afternoon Isaac and I hopped on the metro and ended up getting lunch and doing some window shopping around one of my favorite areas of the city.  I'm eternally thankful that the sidewalks were at least slightly shoveled and I didn't fall at all while walking down the street.  The Plateau was busy with people walking around doing their shopping with faint music constantly heard on the streets.  There's something so nice about this time of year. I wish these photos came out a little bit better but it is what it is.  This afternoon I finally had a chance to carry around my new Marc Jacobs purse I picked up for my birthday while he was having a 30% off sale a few weeks ago.  I also am sporting my new Maison Kitsuné shirt that just arrived in the mail from Net-A-Porter...

Is this a cliché post?  I feel like every single blogger is doing a roundup of holiday outfits this time of year.  Of course, it can't hurt to throw in my top picks for this holiday season.  I already bought my designated party dress for my one big holiday party that I'm attending on Christmas Eve and will be posting that outfit probably by the end of this week.  For now, check out my top choices for dresses and outfits to wear to a holiday party! Chi Chi London Premium Metallic Lace Midi Prom Dress with Bardot Neck $142 Soprano Glitter Skate Dress $48 Rhombus Pattern Open Work Dress $129 Two-Tone Sequin Bodycon Dress $130 Okay, you might have noticed that I have an ongoing theme here - shiny things, black, grey, and lace.  It's kind of funny because I'm not wearing black or grey this holiday season... Either way, I really do love these dresses.  I'll be sure to post my holiday look within the next few days and check in later for a...

It's mid-week and I'm really longing for the weekend.  Last weekend, Isaac and I accomplished so much traversing around town.  We did so many adult things like buying groceries for the week, and stocking up on his work clothing at Zara.  I'm studying art history and one of my assignments required a visit to the Museum of Fine Arts so that was yet another stop on our trip.  I have to say that my Topshop heeled booties might be one of my favorite errand-running shoes.  Sure, heels tend to make your feet sore after walking a lot but these are worn in enough that the Montreal streets didn't tire me out.  Also, I'm in love with this shrug I found off the sale section at Urban Outfitters.  It was originally priced at $44 (way out of my price range for such a small item) but I managed to snag it for $9.  My favorite thing about it is that it can turn sleeveless pieces into long-sleeved pieces - just like the dress I wore this day. Anyway...