Yesterday was my first official day off after finals and I have to admit the sun popping out in the afternoon definitely helped put a smile on my face and in getting me to relax. Today, actually brings some exciting, new changes to my summer and while the nerves are very much present, I'm trying not let them get to me.
I'm really excited to get back into the whole blogging habit. I definitely felt the stress of school, work and keeping up with posts this semester and, truth be told, there may have been a case of bad time management skills in the mix. Either way, my goals for this summer are to devote my time to this blog, work and happiness. It's as simple as that.

I love days when I feel super comfortable and happy in my outfit and that's exactly how I feel in what I'm wearing. Winter can definitely be one of those times of the year when we aren't all that motivated to put any effort into our style. However, we could let it be a season when we experiment and have fun with our wardrobe. Why not try different textures and combine some spring items with our warmer pieces... 

Emilia

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This weekend, I had my work New Year party, so I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to showcase the outfit and makeup I decided to wear that evening. There was no theme but I did want to go for a winter chic look, and so decided to centre my outfit around the lace skirt I opted to wear. I hope you enjoy! <3

The Makeup:

For my makeup, I decided I wanted to focus on my eyes and keep the lips quite neutral. It's actually one of the first times I opt for a nude lip and I'm quite impressed. 

I didn't do anything too special with my base foundation. I just wanted to create a really clean surface so I used one of my high coverage foundations and reached for a translucent powder so that it would set and stay in place all night.

On my eyes, I went for some really nice bronzy, gold tones and a super defined winged liner. I wanted to create a "cut-crease" look but after that failed, I continued on to to finish a golden look. I always love adding a winged liner for "party looks" because it creates just the right amount of definition.

To finish off the makeup, I went in with a highlight and bronzer palette and to add just a bit more shimmer to the look, I reached for another rose gold highlight. Of course, because it's a party and we all know how hectic they can me, I finished off by spritzing a setting spray to keep it all in place.

Finally, for my lips, I used a classic nudy-pink to bring it all together. I've never really worn shades like this in the past, but it could very well be something I grab for more often. I was really impressed with how well it suited me and the entire look.

The Outfit:

Like I had mentioned earlier, I wanted the main focus to be my white skirt, so I kept everything else very plain but then added in some fun sparkly jewelry. I think the roll-neck, long-sleeve shirt paired very nicely with the skirt because it made it that more special for winter and you can never go wrong with a pair of opaque, black tights. 

I've always loved statement pieces when it comes to accessories so this party was the perfect excuse to pull out the sparkle and wear this gorgeous necklace. The pearl earrings were also a cute finishing touch that brought the entire look together. 

Winter is finally upon us and the mixed emotions are real. While I could sit here and complain about the cold, I'll instead, choose to simply point out that I love what the white snow does for my lighting. There, moving on. :) 

To be completely honest, I fell in love with this coat because of the collar. The fact that I can step outside, in minus degree weather, without a scarf is pretty remarkable. It's a perfect length for the days I want to get a little more dressed up but don't want my legs to freeze in the time spent outside.

The versatility of the coat is definitely a bonus and I've been in need of something a bit more clean cut. Too often, I get sucked in to simply wearing my down-filled coat that...let's be real, while it's very warm, isn't appropriate for all occasions. 

I hope you've enjoyed this outfit post! I know it's been a little while since my last update but I'm feeling much more confident about the content for the next few posts:) 
I'd love to know what your favourite style and beauty pieces are at the moment<3

Have a lovely week!
Emilia

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I have been absolutely loving the collar shirt and sweater combo this time of year. I find it automatically adds character to any outfit. I also love the layering aspect because, on warmer days, I can get away with not wearing a jacket. 

 
Today, I went quite light with my colours and paired a pale jean shirt with a light grey sweater. I feel, by doing this, it gave a little bit of a feminine touch to an otherwise casual look. 

 

Finally, I stuck with a pair of classic Topshop jeans and a vintage brown BCBG bag. Since my jeans and boots are both black, I figured adding a pop of fall colour, like brown, would pull the entire look together.

I hope you all have a wonderful week!

Emilia

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| Boots- Di Vinci | Bag- Vintage |

 I love this sweater, it's from Free People a few years back, but I'm quite proud to have kept it in decent condition (especially considering it's a creme/white colour). It's got this beautiful white embroidery in the front that adds a little classiness to the simplicity of the top. 

I hope you are all having a good week and let me know some of your favourite ways to relax before the start to a busy day!:)

Emilia

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This week a friend and I decided to head over to the Old Port of Montreal and snap a few pictures. We couldn't have gone on a better day. The sun was shinning and there wasn't a cloud in the sky. 

Being in the older part of the city was very inspiring. I love going to places around the city I don't venture into often. The Old Port is this magical place here in Montreal that makes you feel like you're on a different continent. The cobble stone streets and old buildings bring you back to Europe and I absolutely love that feeling. Everything from the shops to the restaurants are unique and while the main streets are very touristic, you can venture out and discover secret little gems. Being there also made me realize the amount of restaurants and coffee spots I need to check out and explore. 

I went for a very minimalistic but put together look. Honestly, I find these the most flattering. I love finding pieces that fit perfectly and adding a few statement accessories to make it my own. I love jewellery, so I don't mind layering it on to complete and outfit. Today I opted for rings but it really depends on the outfit. Adding a statement necklace can also really work for this look. I tried to keep mine simple but still unique at the same time.

I hope you've enjoyed the pictures and the outfit. I'm always interested to learn about the different places in a city that inspire people so let me know which places do that for you:)

Emilia

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