wishlist // ruche sweaters

I'm still craving sweaters. I haven't been able to go thrift shopping in a while and with the weather getting colder, I need to buy myself a few sweaters. Ruche always has a few fantastic ones, and even though their stock is more limited compared to Modcloth, they always have great stuff. And Canadian buyers don't need a Paypal account to buy anything which is like a double plus for me, because I can actually buy stuff instead of just window shopping.

 I'm still trying to decide if I like open cardigans or closed sweaters better. It is way easer to layer with cardigans and you can see what you're wearing underneath which I really like, but closed sweaters are simple, easy, and wearing them by themselves (obviously with pants and whatnot) is perfectly fine and clean looking. It is a very simple look which is really nice when you don't have a lot of time or energy to put into an outfit.

wishlist // modcloth sweaters

I live in the basement of our house. The heating doesn't work so well and Canadian winter nights can get as low as -20 degrees Celsius. Anyways, I realized a while ago that I've been living in this situation for years with only two American Eagle sweaters at my disposal. With those long gone, I think I only have one real sweater left in my closet. I've been on the search for some warm yet fashionable sweaters.

I love all of these sweaters from Modcloth, but unfortunately, I live in Canada and I don't have access to a Paypal account (I'm not yet of age to get one), so I can't get anything from this wonderful store. I'll just have to wait till next summer when I turn 18 so I can get a Paypal account and finally splurge on Modcloth products to my heart's content.

fall has fell

The weather today was absolutely wonderful: windy, windy, windy, and cold enough to wear my coat! I love it! Fall has arrived! Layers, here I come. Now, I'm pretty sure it's been this cold before this year, but since I'm homeschooled, I don't get out much.

I bought this coat around a year ago (wow, time flies... feels like I just got it). I originally saw it on Modcloth but it was so expensive. By the time I decided to suck it up and buy it, it was no longer in stock. And so began my search to find this coat online. My search didn't last long. I asked a modstylist who the designer was and I quickly found it on another website. For cheaper. Which was great. And I love it. It works with both pants and dresses/skirts and I love how it looks from the back (kind of like its own dress). I used to be really skeptical about buying things online, but really, you just have to be careful and know your size (don't lie to yourself, you're probably bigger than you think you are). I've bought three things online so far (shoes, coat, and top) and they are all some of my favourite pieces in my closet.

With the cold weather here, I've been wanting to make a few soups. In my mind, autumn and soups/chowders/stews are synonimous. I've been planning on making a corn chowder for a week or so but I haven't really had the time. I might do it tomorrow since my mom is out of town and I have to make dinner anyway. I've never had a chowder but I love corn and I found a recipe that sounds delicious. If the chowder's any good, I'll share the recipe with you.

Top: thrifted/H&M
Skirt: thrifted/American Eagle
Tights: Reitmans
Shoes: Modcloth
Coat: Jessica Simpson
Belt: thriftedBag: thrifted

historical inspiration

Style is definitely something that evolves over time. I've never met someone that has kept their tastes all throughout their teenage and young adult years. Just like fashion, style is something that changes from year to year, from season to season. Although we can't always see it, our style is perpetually changing. And it is only after a while that we can look back and really pick out what has changed.

I've always been a huge fan of history as shown in my previous post A Trek Through Time. And I used to let my love for the past completely dictate my style. I would only buy stuff that would remind me of the Roman period. I bought dresses that looked like tunics, gladiator sandals, and roman inspired belts, including the one I have here. I specifically bought this belt because the metal clasp reminded me of the gladiators. Strange, I know. And although at the time I though I'd always be wearing this belt, the truth is, I barely do anymore. In fact, this is the first time in almost a year that I use it. Probably doesn't help that it is a little big for me. 

Top: thrifted
Skirt: thrifted
Belt: Costa Blanca
Tights: Reitmans
Shoes: Payless Shoe Source
Necklace: gift

meet lincoln!

Here are the long awaited pictures of the newest addition to our family. Lincoln has been with us for only two weeks but he's gotten used to our hectic house really quickly. Looking back, it was only the first evening with the whole family that was a little frightening for him. Now? He's the one usually creating ruckus. He's a crazy kangaroo, jumping everywhere, pouncing on everyone's feet, trying to claw/climb his way up our legs. But then there's his night side. He sleeps with me in my bed and he is absolutely lovely to sleep with. He's always trying to sleep on my face. At first it is soft and warm but then I start missing out on a little something called air so I move him over and he sleeps right beside my face. It's pretty adorable especially since he falls asleep much faster when there's a human limb touching him. All I have to do is place a hand on my bed and he lays on it and is out within a minute. We all love him. Especially my mom and my little brother.

Out other cat Darcy isn't as... er, thrilled about getting a little brother. Okay, he right out hated the little guy the moment they met. Hissing and growling (yup, our cat growls) and playing whack-a-cat. I am so surprised at how cool and calm Lincoln was by this treatment. But he is a persistent little tyke and now Darcy has become a little more tolerant of having a ball of fluff following him everywhere.

Lincoln is a pure ragdoll kitten but his dad looks nothing like a ragdoll cat. His dad is huge and has more silky hair than most ragdolls. Apparently, Lincoln going to look like his dad so I'm happy.