Diane von Furstenberg Blouse, Rag & Bone Jeans (similar here), Stuart Weitzman Boots, Prada Handbag, Michael Kors Watch, Stella & Dot Bracelet, Swarovski Bracelet, Kate Spade Earrings
Sometimes an all black ensemble makes the most sense. This seems to happen more often than not during the long winter months, when my fine city is not quite at its finest. The sidewalks are filled with slush and muck, and getting in and out of my car is like an elaborate game of Twister, contorting to ensure no body limb is attacked with dirt. All in all, black threads help hide the various mud violations, but a pop of colour helps remind me that it won’t be long before spring is back in town. The pretty pop of a petal pink bag makes all the black seem a little less bleak. Now, hurry up spring.
Vince Sweater, Aritzia Leggings, Yves Salomon Fur Vest (similar here), Mason by Michelle Mason Coat, Stuart Weitzman Boots, Loeffler Randall Handbag, Avril Gau Leather Gloves, Tiffany Necklace
This past weekend was spent down in Seattle cheering on my NFL team, the Seattle Seahawks in their playoff battle. To say the weather cooperated while we were there would be a complete fabrication, and the constant rain reminded me of living in Vancouver. While the actual temperature may look downright balmy compared to what we experience in Calgary, I still say, I take snow day over rain day, any day of the week.
If I haven’t made it completely clear at this point, based alone on the number of cookie recipes I have posted in the past, I’d like to state my thoughts on homemade cookies. I beyond adore this sweet treat, crispy on the outside, chewy deliciousness on the inside. In an effort to try as many different flavours as humanly possible, I came across this recipe from the Epicurious cookbook and gave it a go. Let’s just say that this one is going to be heavy in the regular cookie rotation.
Kain Tee (different color), Paige Premium Denim, Current Elliot Shirt (similar here), J Crew Coat, Valentino Boots, Loeffler Randall Handbag (different color), Tiffany Necklace
When the weather falls between winter parka and fall coat, the best way to combat the cold is to layer up. This is especially necessary in a city that can start out sub-Arctic, gather the strength to warm up, toss in a mid-afternoon blizzard and turn balmy by dinnertime. It’s truly an art that we locals have mastered. There’s nothing worse than starting your day in a thick wool sweater and spending half of it feeling as though you made a wrong turn at the water cooler and ended up in the sauna. So if you’re wavering in the morning, sometimes the right decision is the one with many layers.
10 Crosby Derek Lam Dress (different color), Wolford Tights, Michael Kors Vest (similar here), Christian Louboutin Booties, Loeffler Randall Handbag, J Crew Earrings, Michael Kors Watch, Swarovski Bracelet, Stella + Dot Bracelet
I’ve mentioned before that some of my favourite ensembles are those that involve dresses. That sentiment doesn’t stop when winter rolls around either. My closet houses some fabulous winter dresses, ones made of wool and long sleeves that literally cannot be donned in summer time. There’s something so refreshing about trotting around the city in the winter staying warm as pie despite my short hemline. Some days I just love being a girl.
