Freeze

Sweater, RocaWear. Jeans, Kenneth Cole. Hat, Smart Set. Boots, Zigi New York. Gloves, Old Navy.

 
And then it was cold. Very cold. So cold that I had to dig my Russian style faux fur hat out from hibernation. I’ve never worn it before in all honesty, simply because the weather never called for it. But at -27 °C (-17 °F) I was not going to mess around! Indeed I can understand why the Russian style faux fur hat is so popular out there, man did that baby ever keep my head warm!

We managed to snap a few photos (it was too cold to stay outside for more than a minute) on our weekly run to replenish our west Indian groceries. Kind of ironic I think; to be picking up ingredients that make you think of nothing but sunshine and heat on a day when you can literally feel yourself freeze more and more with each passing minute outside!

Have a lovely day and stay warm! xoxo

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Knit Me Up

knit cape for fall
knit cape from winners
Cape, Winners. Top, H&M. Jeans, Kenneth Cole. Boots, Aldo. Sunglasses, Dolce & Gabbana.

 

I picked up this knit cape from Winners a few seasons ago and it has been my go to Fall staple ever since. A knit cape is a great way to not only stay warm but also a simple enough way to dress up a plain outfit. Hence my all black outfit which would have otherwise been pretty boring on its own. Incidentally when I was younger I would scoff at capes, however now with age I have a newfound appreciation for the elegance of a cape. And as such I am looking forward to expanding my collection beyond the one knit cape. What are your thoughts on it?

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Studded Silver



Studded/beaded tank, Kenneth Cole. Skirt, Zara. Silver pumps, Steve Madden. Snake ring, The Bay. Bracelet cuff, Betsey Johnson. Bead bracelet, Tiffany & Co. Silver ring, Bitter Sweet.

One of my favourite trends at the moment is studded detailing. I really wanted to wear my spiked pumps to work but figured it wouldn’t be exactly work appropriate, so I settled for this shoulder studded tank. Got my fix in and I didn’t get frowned upon at work. What are some of your favourite trends right now?