FREEZING MY ASS OFF

(lateafternoon.streetsfsn.thistimetomorrow)

Being literally -40 degrees celcius with the windchill makes it impossible to wear anything cute, like these long ankle grazing skirts. Mine have basically been collecting dust in my closet, since under no circumstances is my skin going to be exposed. Until you have actually been to Winnipeg to experience how cold -40 really is, you will never imagine! Maybe tomorrow I will put on a brave face, layer on some leggings, and opt for a cute skirt. We'll see how long I last! I really love the sheer one (1st photo), but I would for sure die.

FIERCENESS

Weekly drool-worthy inspiration. How fab is this last jacket?

SHIMMER AND LACE

White smoking jacket- Joseph Sir / Lace dress- LoverTilly / Floral applique jacket- Diane Von Furstenberg / Arrowhead ring- Pamela Love / Star circle ring- TopShop / Nailpolish- Lipmann "Across the Universe" / Shoes- Lanvin

A little winter inspiration.

TO GET ME THROUGH THE WEEK...

source: fashiongonerogue, jak&jil, ifyouseekstyle

EYE CANDY

Ashley O looking tres chic in Paris. Love her shoes!... and everything else!

xox.

Lisa



MONEY GOT ME SPENDIN

After a long and miserable day at school, I decided I would treat myself to some goodies. It's friday, I made it through another week - hell, I deserved it! Also, I got in a pretty bad car accident yesterday leaving me with some severe whiplash.. not fun.. So hell yeah I deserved it! I rode down to osbourne where I picked up a wonderful bracelet and double-wrap belt as well as a new pair of booties, leggings (these are so amazing) and feather head piece/necklace. After this, I treated myself  again to a chocolate cupcake at the Cupcake Corner, then headed to Urban Barn. I've been looking for a clear, acrylic occasional chair for some time now and I saw on their website that they had a really gorgeous one, so I had to get!

(boots: paramix / banded leggings: paramix / feather head piece: paramix (made by rubyfeathers) / silver cuff: out of the blue) / double-wrap belt: out of the blue)

xox

Lisa

FABULOUS IN FAUX

                          

Who says you have to wear fur to look fab? Being a proud vegetarian and advocate for animal welfare for the past 5 years, I say you definately don't! I am always so happy to see chic, fashionable pieces made with faux leathers and furs, embossed skins and natural dyes. Being a lover of fashion and animals is a pretty tough job, but as much as I lust over the luxury of  Mackage lambskin, I will stand behind what I truly believe is right.

(left to right; Topshop faux fur stole / Topshop faux fur leopard print coat / Alice + Olivia  faux fur vest / Mat n Nat wallet made with recycled bottles / Community organic twill jacket / Wilfred faux-leather high waisted shorts)

xox

Lisa

WHAT A GIRL WANTS

       I need to shop, BAD. It's been way too long. But I am dead broke. Being in school full time really doesn't allow me to make $$$. Value Village here I come! I always find something I can work with. I'm dying for a long white smoking jacket, and a pair of lightwashed, flared jeans (which I will most likely splurge on, elsewhere.) I always pay more for my denim. Oh and SHOES! I want/need more boots, platforms, clogs, peeptoes (cute with socks)..etc. I have an amazingly cute sock/stocking collection worth showing off! Especially before the snow comes. Let's hope this isn't anytime too soon!

(Collage Items: Proenza Schouler PS1 / Helmut Lang Shearling-trimmed jacket / Unique antler headband / Janice Savitt snake chain & crystal necklace / Joseph Sir smoking wool jacket / Givenchy lace-up wedges / striped mini-skirt (mytheresa.com) / Unique dress)  

xo

Lisa

S/S INSPIRATIONS

Charlotte Ronson "Adorn"

Alexander Wang "Wite-Out"

Twenty8Twelve "Pin up girl"

House of Holland "Liza Minelli"

Sass & Bide "Nature"

Marchesa Couture "Orientalist"

Rachel Roy "Cosmic"

Rag & Bone "Subsahara"

source: nymag.com

OLSEN LOVE

   
    Two sisters that never go out of style. I have and will always love the Olsen's. Amen.

DOWN TO EARTH

With my sister recently moving into my house, and with a new season fastly approaching,  I've been thinking alot about re-decorating. I despise tacky "seasonal" decor but I am in love with playing with natural, woodsy textiles, earth tones and simple patterns. I love these ideas, they really have inspired me to do something new! Now to find the time...

PRETTY IN PONCHOS

The other day I went to fabricland and picked up this gorgeous patterned fleece. Perfect for fall '10! Not being very handy with a sewing machine, I decided to make a quick cut in the middle and wear it as a poncho. Ta-da! I love how soft it is :) Can't go wrong!

Also wearing: leather wedges from ALDO, high waisted slim stack jeans from American Apparel, gifted bracelet from my mom, ring from Le Chateau.

INTO THE WILD

        

  { Antler Necklace modcloth.com | Leather top The Row | Wool Poncho yoox.com | Nail Polish Chanel "Khakis Vert" | Faux Fur Boots Jeffrey Campbell "Shield" | Feather Neck Piece popbee.com | Laquered Sterling Silver Ring Solange Azagury }

STILL SUMMER

Ok, so I was pretty scared this past week when the weather turned sour.
Although bundling up in my new fall sweaters made me smile,
I am pleased to say that summer's still holding on.
This is especially good because I haven't even worn all my summer dresses,
and I'm expecting this gorgeous crochet/floral dress from Urban Outfitters that is WAY overdue.

Hurry up FedEx!!!

BOYS, BOYS, BOYS

source: copenhagenstreetstyle.dk

I'm not minding.

LADY KILLERS

My latest obession is the lady-like bag. The classic vintage-inspired purse pleases all my fashion senses.

I found these two from JakandJil.com. Tell me where you found (or saw) your fave bag!