Check and Check

        Do you ever find something while second hand shopping and it's almost like the stars have aligned and the angels start to sing and you're suddenly sure that the Thrifting Gods are watching you from above and have blessed you by finding this item? That's what finding these pants was like.

        I can't tell you how long I've been looking for a pair of tearaway track pants. It's been probably around a year. I found it incredibly difficult to find a pair of authentic tearaway joggers like these in my size and within a reasonable price range. Aritzia had a pair but they just did not look how I wanted them to. H&M had a pair but the store only had them in size Large left and I can't find them online (the Canadian H&M website needs some improvements). There were "authentic" or "vintage" tearaway pants being sold online by Adidas, Nike, Champion, Puma, and Kappa. However, I was having issues with finding any in my size, that were in stock, and within my price range. 

        Recently, though, I was watching a To The 9s video, and Ricci mentioned how she found her track pants in the little boy's section at a thrift store. So, last week when I went to Value Village I did exactly that and found these amazing Nike tearaway snap track pants along with another super chill pair of black joggers with white lines going down the sides (you'll see that styled here soon). I know what you're thinking, and yes, I am approximately the size of a prepubescent boy. 

        It was on this same Value Village trip that the Thrifting Gods blessed me with yet another find: black platform boots. They aren't featured in this look but they will be soon. 

        Styling this look was a little tricky for my chronically cold self but it was still super fun because it was out of my comfort zone. I wanted to stick to the colour palette of red, black, white, and grey. These Vans were an obvious pick, as they continued the iconic striped lines that go down the side (which I think makes me look taller). I then threw on my DIY cropped hoodie with another Nike find, this windbreaker. I love this look because it has a laid-back Sporty Spice vibe while still being incredibly comfy and cozy. These pants will be staple during midterms and finals seasons. 

Joggers: Thrifted Nike

Cropped Sweatshirt: DIY

Sneakers: Vans

Hoops: H&M

SPIRIT

In an attempt to not fulfill the Canadian (particularly Vancouver) stereotype, I will attempt to not go on and complain about the weather now. However, I have to say, the day after these photos were taking, it started snowing like crazy- yes, in March. But now to the outfit!

I got this awesome sweatshirt this Sunday at Value Village during one of their 50% off sales! I got a bunch of stuff, including an early 2000s Beyonce t-shirt (B'day era- I know, score), and an incredible wold shirt that is usually donned by single white middle aged men who birdwatch on the weekends. I am considering making a haul post to show off what I got! And maybe even how I style the items. 

As soon as I saw this grey sweatshirt I knew I had to get it. It is perfect for that "sporty" look that is popular at the moment, while still being incredibly comfy and warm. Paired with my trusty thrifted mom-jeans, I threw on a toque (surprise surprise), and my Drs that I still have not broken in after 3 years. All-in-all, I love this look, and can't wait to style this sweatshirt some more!

Sweatshirt: Thrifted

Jeans: Thrifted

Toque: Gift

Boots: Dr. Martens

Choker: DIY

PBF

According to my facial expressions, wearing sporty clothes brings out the bitch in me.

All jokes aside, this casual sporty look is not only incredibly comfy with the easy crop top, loose shorts, and thrown on Nikes, it is also laid back and quite minimalistic. No fuss.

Throw on a denim jacket for when the lovely sun decides to hide behind some ominous looking grey clouds.

Jacket: Thrifted

Shorts: Thrifted

Crop top: H&M

Shoes: Nike

Baseball cap: Adidas