Winter Wonderland

Although the Winter Solstice isn't until December 22nd and we've only been teased with a shot of snow thus far, I can feel my annual hibernation-mode slowly starting to sink in. I'll be honest: I hate cold temperatures and darkness. Along with the shorter days and chilly temperatures comes the desire to curl up in sweats and eat comfort food. Although considered socially acceptable on an intermittent basis, surrendering to these indulgences on the regular kind of takes the warm-and-fuzzy charm out of them.

In a headstrong attempt to overpower my winter blues I've created a winter to-do list (similar to my summer list) in an effort to become one with the season instead of fighting against the forces of nature. 

How do you beat the winter blues?

:: decorate cookies - how pretty are these? ::

:: rent a cabin and curl up with a fire + wine ::

:: more game nights ::

:: craft up some Christmas decor ::

:: expand on my baking skills ::

:: drive around & view Christmas lights ::

:: explore new cheese varieties ::

:: break out my snowboard gear & get a lesson ::

:: Christmas movie marathon ::

:: take a skating trip to the oval ::

:: get my arts & crafts on ::

:: potluck with my besties ::

  

:: read, read, read ::

:: build a gingerbread house ::

:: create a funny snowman or fashionable snowoman ::

:: create a (spiked) hot chocolate bar mmm ::

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November : Inspire Me

 

:: fairisle sweaters ::

  

:: toggle coat ::

:: layers upon layers ::

  

:: felt hat ::

:: layering knits ::

:: burgundy tights ::

:: pom pom mittens ::

:: cozy coloured wool ::

  

:: more layering ::

:: ivory knits ::

:: grayscale fashion ::

:: bright scarf + neutral sweater & boots ::

:: nature's red ::

:: felt hat + fuzzy coat ::

:: matte navy blue nails ::

:: fur hooded anorak ::

 

:: overzied sweater ::

:: bright red lips::

:: even more laying ::

   

:: furry hat ::

   

:: huge oversized scarf ::

:: floppy plum-coloured hat ::

:: love notes in the snow ::

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Leopard Love

As signs of Fall arrive, leopard undoubtedly makes an appearance like clockwork. There is something about the neutral palette and the coziness of faux-fur that allow this pattern to remain a Fall/Winter fashion staple year after year. There are so many ways to incorporate the pattern into your wardrobe, whether you go bold with a faux-fur jacket or more demure with just a hint of leopard on a scarf or clutch. This neutral palette also remains equally chic when paired with other neutral colours like black and ivory as it does with more brazen colours like red and cobalt. However you choose to wear it one thing is for sure: the power of this pattern remains relentless, which in my book makes anything leopard the perfect fashion investment.

 

 

 

 



Disclaimer: the intent of this post is to reference leopard patterns and not real leopard fur. I understand that there are several subspecies of leopard around the world, some of which are critically endangered and am in no way promoting real leopard fur for fashion.

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