Stairway to Nothing

        SO happy to say that I had the opportunity to shoot with Lindsay Wu again! If you haven't read my past posts with her, she is a young photographer that I met through university, and we bonded over photography. She is incredibly talented, and if you live in the Vancouver area, shoot her a message and ask for a quote!

       We wandered around some back alleys for these photos, and shot 3 different outfits. Here is my first, with the classic denim-chain-turtleneck vibe that I've been going for since last winter. Simple, yet interesting, cool, yet comfortable. My one regret is not wearing some heeled ankle boots, but alas these boots will do.

Faux Leather Jacket: Zara

Denim Jeans: Vintage Lees Jeans

Turtleneck: Thrifted

Boots: Women's Clara Boot in Black

Belt: Topshop

Necklace: Thrifted 

Fuzzy Wuzzy

        There's a lot of looking to the left in these photos. Clearly I know my angles and stick to them.

        This look is the pinnacle of "cold weather layering" for me, and I gotta say it's when I'm most comfortable. This look is a simple black turtleneck, layered with Uniqlo's Fluffy Yarn Fleece Full-Zip Jacket, topped with my go-to hand-me-down vintage Levi's denim jacket. I'm also wearing my thrifted Just USA Jeans with my Little Burgundy's Women's Clara Boot in Black, and an Urban Outfitters toque on top. 

        When I first got the fuzzy sweater, I was hesitant about how warm it would be considering it is pretty thin (seems to be only one layer of fabric. I've been surprised, though, to find it very warm and cozy, and it has made a great layering piece. Although Vancouver hasn't remotely started to get winter weather or temperatures yet, I still appreciate this extra assurance and warmth as we start to dip down into the single digits on the thermometer. 

Lindsay Photoshoot 2.

        And here we are, look 2! If you haven't already seen, I shot a lookbook with the lovely Lindsay Wu (insta and website). We had a ton of fun with this look- by the fence, on the stairs, and in this large undercover area we found. 

        This outfit here was an an ode to the Tumblr days of fashion, which I fully participated in and loved. Putting together the look together gave me some heavy nostalgia. I paired this iconic, oversized, and thrifted wolf and moon t-shirt  with a Garage long sleeved mesh top underneath. For added texture and dimension, I wore my fishnets (along with denim shorts, of course) with my current new favourite shorts, Little Burgundy's Women's Clara Boot in Black. The cherry on top is my beige toque from Urban Outfitters.

MONDAY

        As shitty as it is, September has finally come around and that means all students are back to school. Whether it's university, college, or high school, there are always anxieties going back to class. Whether it's "Will I know anyone in my lectures?" or "Attendance will count for the how much of the final grade!?" to "How the hell am I gonna figure out where all my classes are?", believe it or not, we're all thinking the same things. 

        I know a huge source of anxiety for me is first impressions. I want to be looking cute for tutorials, but also comfortable. I want to feel confident enough to start conversations, and not blend into the crowd (getting your profs and TA's to notice you in the beginning of the semester is a huge advantage). 

        So, I thought I would make a "2018 First Week of School Look Book" and post Monday to Friday, sharing an outfit for each day of the week. These looks all serve a purpose, and all have their benefits. If there's anything with the coming looks that don't work with you school's dress code or not in your comfort level, feel free to tweak them as you see fit! 

Here is my Monday Look:

        I wanted to style something that was not only bold and eye-catching, but also super comfortable so you weren't nervously tugging and pulling of seams and necklines throughout the first day.

        This button-up is an old thrifted find of mine that by a vintage brand called Koret City Blues. I decided to pair it simply with a pair of black shorts underneath (because no one is trying to flash everyone on the first day of classes), with my new Little Burgundy Women's Clara Boot in Black. Modest H&M silver hoop earrings for a little bit of accessorization, and of course those overpriced textbooks to complete the look. 

Button-Up: Koret City Blues

Boots: Little Burgundy

Earrings: H&M