Equipment Blouse, Needle & Thread Sweater (different color here), Rag & Bone Denim, Valentino Boots, Chanel Handbag, Swarovski Earrings
While I love getting gussied up, perhaps more than the average individual, there are moments when my body demands something comfortable. Which is why when I saw this beautifully embellished sweat shirt, I realized it was the best of both worlds. It’s so lovely adding some warmth to my ensemble, especially this time of year, and it’s even more satisfying when you don’t have to forego looks in place of comfort. No need to add any statement jewellery my friends, it’s already built in. Getting up and dressed in the dark this time of year has never been so easy.
When the weather is this cold outside (and heck, even when it isn’t), it’s nice to curl up by the fire and sip on something that warms you up from the inside out. I recently purchased the book Winter Cocktails and came across a recipe for the classic, creamy Brandy Alexander recipe. I wouldn’t consider myself a brandy gal by nature, but after a tasting night out with Courvoisier, I discovered how versatile it actually is for mixing in drinks. Although this is a cold beverage, it packs a punch, and will keep you warm from après ski to post shovelling the sidewalk, don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Burberry Coat (similar here), Aritzia Sweater (similar here), Citizens of Humanity Denim, Sorel Boots, Aritzia Toque, Coach Gloves, Loeffler Randall Handbag
The weather in Calgary has been Arctic to say the least, and it’s days weeks like these where leaving the house is equivalent to completing a leg of the Tour de France. When it’s this cold out (let me clarify, with windchill has left it feeling like -30 degrees Celsius) you absolutely cannot sacrifice exposed skin for a cute outfit. It also doesn’t mean you can’t look pulled together in your snow boots, parka, toques and mitts. The upside of all of this snow and cold, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
J Crew Shirt, Rag & Bone Denim, Vince Coat, Chloe Boots, Celine Handbag, J Crew Necklace, Tiffany Earrings, Michael Kors Watch, David Yurman Bracelet, Stella & Dot Bracelet
I love being about to throw on a plaid shirt and ripped jeans, and with a little merchandising effort from your accessories create a look that’s considered anything other than ‘just jeans and a tee’. An edgy pair of boots, a punchy handbag or a statement necklace, and all of a sudden your look is elevated and put together. Never underestimate the power of accessories my friends, they’re such an effortless way to create multiple looks, with endless options.
Aritzia Dress (similar here), Wolford Nylons, Airfield Vest (similar here), Dolce and Gabbana Booties (similar here), Saint Laurent Clutch (different color here), Dolce and Gabbana Belt, Chanel Watch, Charriol Bracelet, Tiffany Earrings
With the holidays quickly approaching, so is the concept of ‘holiday dressing’. This is what I wait all year for, truth. Lace, fur, sparkles, glitter, I love it all, and I want to wear it all the time. The great thing about this time of year is that you’re able to get away with playing dress up, the entire month if you like, and people just assume it’s because of the holidays. So don’t wait until that office party, pull out the goods that spend most of their time tucked away in the closet, because you can.
