In a bleak midwinter

Happiness hit her like a train on a track
Coming towards her stuck still no turning back
She hid around corners and she hid under beds
She killed it with kisses and from it she fled
With every bubble she sank with her drink
And washed it away down the kitchen sink
- DOG DAYS ARE OVER -- FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE


All I want to do this time of year is hibernate.
It is so cold that as soon as you take a step outside your face starts to freeze.
I wish I could go back to California!
No news updates for me; I have been mostly working, sleeping, eating, and working on finding the perfect fit for an internship.  I am planning on leaving Toronto for a few months to a surprise destination.  I would tell you but I am not too sure yet, all I know is that an internship in Toronto is mostly a back-up plan if nothing else falls into place.
I am wondering, how is the winter treating you wherever you are?
Today is about a few winter goodies that have been cheering me up.  It is a little depressing that I can not wear most of these shoes in two feet of snow.  However, summer is on the way!  I will share a few more photos from my California trip as well.
Stay tuned for my favourites from S/S 2012 in the next post.

New shoes, purses, and bags.

Shoes top to bottom:
Random boutique - 100$ on sale for 15$
Red pumps - ALDO 100$ on sale for 30$
Mesh and leather black heels - ALDO 100$ on sale for 30$
Nude and black pumps - Sterling 80$ on sale for 30$ each

My extremely unorganized bin full of shoes.  When I get my own place I am getting shelves.  I have boxes piled up beside my bed as well.

Sequin clutch - BCBG (gift <3 )
Cloth clutch with adjustable strap - DKNY

Still more California party pictures to come!


XO Veronica

In search of sunrise

Oh, sometimes, I get a good feeling...

I get a feeling that I never, never, never

Never had before, no, no...

And I just wanna tell you right now

That I believe, I really do believe that

Something's got a hold on me...

Oh, it must be love

- ETTA JAMES - SOMETHING'S GOT A HOLD ON ME

September is such a busy month for me!  On the go all the time.

I am still managing to have some fun on top of my work and school.  My girlfriends and I never run out of new exciting things to do!

Time to get busy writing my thesis.  It is about fashion though so anything I find interesting during my studies I will share with you.  Stay tuned for fashion week highlights too!

Went to a country bar for their normal music night...

Had to dress the part a little bit ;)

Scarf - Zara

Bag - BCBG

Jean skirt - Costa Blanca

Top - Jacob

Boots - UB $20

Missing summer...

At the beach with my girlfriend!  Until next year, sand and sun.

XO Veronica

Work hard, play harder

I'm going backwards through time at the speed of light 
I'm yours, you're mine 
Two satellites 
Not alone 
No, we're not alone 

A freeze-frame of your eye in the strobelight 
Sweat dripping down from your brow 
Hold tight 
Don't let go 
Don't you let me go 

And I never was smart with love 
I let the bad ones in and the good ones go 
But I'm gonna love you like I've never been hurt before 
I'm gonna love you like I'm indestructible 
Your love is ultra magnetic 
Not again it's taking over 
This is hardcore 
And I'm indestructible 
-- INDESTRUCTIBLE - ROBYN


School has started again and getting to my two classes is an absolute disaster.  The school support staff is on strike and they are blocking the entrances to my school.
I am slowly transitioning from school to work.  I am almost finished and can not wait to start my career.  Here are some photos from the last week!  Work and school, work and school.
Is that not what the fall is all about?
Goodbye summer, fairwell.  See you soon <3 

Some friends visiting at work!  Gorgeous ladies.  The long weekend was slow but I am looking forward to this weekend where everyone is back at school and ready to party!

What I do during the week.  More blogging soon, I promise.  My life has been hectic lately, I've had to take my laptop, my phone, and now my car in for repair.
Kisses!
XO
Veronica

Heels - BCBG
Dress - Marciano
Necklace - Tiffany's

Candy land

Get up out of your seat
Come on up to the dance floor
I've got something so sweet
Come on up to the front door
I need plenty of heat
- MADONNA -- CANDY SHOP


This weekend was a themed event at my work, Candy land!
I have so much fun while I'm working and in one week I will be going back to school to finish up.  I am also looking for an internship during this time.  There are going to be some positive changes in my life soon and I am so excited to start my career.
For now just some photos from the weekend, taken while we were setting up!

Friday

My girlfriend Kristen made her own tutu by taking a piece of ribbon and tying mesh pieces to it!  Her outfit was amazing.  I cut the length of my dress to make it shorter and then tied the extra material to my arm as a bracelet.  Two great DIY ideas!
Dress - Urban Behaviour
Necklace & earrings - Swarovski
Pumps - Walmart
Nailpolish - Revlon

Saturday

Got my hair highlighted on Saturday!  Got bored while it was processing.
Dress - Random boutique
Shoes - BCBG

Polaroid fun...

Xoxoxo
Veronica

Transition to fall

All the leaves are brown
And the sky is gray...
I've been on a walk
On a winter's day
I'd be safe and warm
If I was in L.A.
California dreamin'
On such a winter's day...
- CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' -- BEACH BOYS


The evenings are getting chilly and it is time to start layering and switching your wardrobe over into fall.  I love in between seasons it is when you get to play around the most!  Mix and match a summer skirt with a fall cardigan, boots, or a long jacket, or some long pants with a sheer tank or blouse.   Layer sweaters over dresses, and feel free to wear footwear of all kinds.


I've hit the runways to update you on some of the latest fall trends - photos from Style.com

WARNING:  PHOTO AND TREND OVERLOAD!!!!!!

COLOURS
Neutrals & soft, pale tones

Christian Dior

Blumarine

Giorgio Armani

Burnt & crimson shades, 70's retro colours - purple, orange, yellow, red

Christian Dior

Gucci

Black & gold for a touch of elegance 

Miu Miu

Versace

Gucci

TEXTURE
Bold, graphic prints - I like them done best in monochromatic colours with the shades mixed up.

Emilio Pucci

Snakeskin, animal print, plastic, sheer, shimmer and fur just to name a few

Dolce & Gabbana

Prada

Christian Dior

Pleats, ruffles, bows, feathers, stars, polka dots all over the runways!

Alexander McQueen

Christian Dior

Dolce & Gabbana

STYLES
Gothic-chic.  I have not seen this look perfected on the runway for a long time and I am loving the dark edge to these styles.

Alexander Wang

DKNY

Givenchy

Lanvin

Military, androgynous & equestrian - suits, riding boots, strong and powerful dressing

Louis Vuitton

Blumarine

Burberry

Mulberry

Maxi / midi dressing - play with the lengths of your tops and skirts!  Go anywhere from crop tops to tunics,  medium length to floor length bottoms

Louis Vuitton

Blumarine

Ellie Saab

ACCESSORIES
Chunky collar or choker style necklaces, bowties.

Christian Dior

Alexander Wang

Dolce & Gabbana

Elie Saab

Big & bulky structured jackets & parkas

Miu Miu

Marni

Alexander Wang

Hats!  There are some unique hats on the fall runway so make sure to have fun with the shapes and styles.

Louis Vuitton

Lanvin

Moschino

SHAPES
Cut-outs are here to stay, with V necks as the focus both in the front and at the back.

Versace

Michael Kors

Layering!  Especially around the middle area.  This will help you transition your summer wardrobe into the cooler seasons.

Dsquared2

BCBG Max Azria

Wide leg pants have been peaking around for the last couple seasons but are sure to really make a hit this fall!

Marc by Marc Jacobs

Giorgio Armani

A-line shapes and colour blocking - an updated trend from summer, the blocking is getting chunkier and less neon, and the skirts are longer for the upcoming colder seasons!

Prada

Versace

Balenciaga

Happy fall shopping my loves!

Hold on to the rest of your summer before it slips away

Xoxoxo

Veronica