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.
Equipment Blouse (similar here), Rag & Bone Denim, Vince Coat, Artizia Scarf, Chloe Boots, Chanel Handbag, Michael Kors Watch, Stella & Dot Bracelet, Swarovski Bracelet
There has been some seriously crazy weather going down in the country of Canada, and Calgary has not been immune to it. It’s funny to me that I anticipate a white Christmas, I cross my fingers for it, I try to make deals with Mother Nature, but come January 1st, I’m so over it. Unfortunately for me (and the rest of the YYC residents), we still have a solid three more months of possible snow storms. Thank goodness for the occasional warm front that rolls in, there’s only so many ways to wear your parka and snow boots.
Alice + Olivia Blouse (similar here), Alice + Olivia Jacket, Vince Pants, Saint Laurent Pumps, Rebecca Minkoff Handbag (different color here), J Crew Necklace, Tiffany Necklace, Hermes Watch, David Yurman Bracelet, Stella & Dot Bracelet
The start of a New Year always feels so refreshing. It’s an opportunity to set goals for the coming year, evaluate and reevaluate what worked and what didn’t, and allows one to honour the passing of time. I’m envisioning 2014 to be filled with all sorts of adventures, all tackled in the chicest of ensembles, obviously.
BCBGMAXAZRIA Blouse, Vince Pencil Skirt, Wolford Tights (similar here), TopShop Coat, Manolo Blahnik Pumps, Chanel Handbag, J Crew Earrings (similar here), Hermes Watch, David Yurman Bracelet, Swarovski Bracelet
This time every year never fails to make me at least a little bit sentimental as I take inventory of how truly blessed I am. I’ll be spending this evening ringing in the New Year with the best of my friends and family, a little champagne bar action, and a chic ensemble. Hoping that whatever you’re finding your fabulous little selves up to this eve, you are safe and sound and lucky enough to be spending the night with those that matter most. Thanks for all of your support in 2013, and here’s to an even better 2014.
