Olympic Spirit: Fashion for the Winter & Snow

The Winter Olympics in Sochi have just come to a close, but I'm still in the spirit, since our spring weather just turned into winter weather over night, and we're now living in a snowy winter wonderland! Naturally, I had to represent our good ol' Canada with some iconic 2010 mittens, but I gave a nod to the Russians with a furry cossack hat too. I love faux fur, and this hat is such an awesome winter accessory...now I just wish I could wear it more without getting wierd stares...

I literally raced out the door for a photoshoot the second the snow started falling because I was so excited for an excuse to try out my brand new boots! I bought them during the holidays, after searching for years for an acceptable pair (keep my feet warm, yet are cute and not overly clunky). I love, love, love these boots, so if you're looking for a pair that will do the job and still look good, they come highly recommended! As if they couldn't get any better, they even roll down to show off a stylish fur lining and an adorable plaid tongue!

Sweater - Banana Republic (thrifted), Hat - Hat Attack New York (thrifted), Scarf - Winners, Mittens - The Bay, Jeans - Urban Planet, Boots - BearPaw Kayla (via Amazon, similar)

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Happy Styling! xo

~Britta

Look of the Week: Canadian Lumberjack

One of my favourite Vancouver bloggers, Tairalyn of Little Miss Mama, inspired me to go lumberjack-chic after she posted her too-cute take on the cozy winter look a few weeks ago. Unfortunately, I did not have a 'lumberjack-y coat, and so I froze my tail off taking this photos. The price we pay...

I found my plaid shirt while thrifting a while back (details to follow on Thrifty Thursday), and had declared I would buy it even if it didn't fit, just because the rose gold studs were so awesome! Thank god it fit. It's getting extra chilly out now, so thick socks are a must, as are my Olympic 2010 mittens; there's nothing wrong with a little patriotic spirit while staying warm. I forgot how early it's been getting dark these days, so by the time we got around to taking photos we were almost out of light! To my delight, all the local shops in Edgemont Village were still lit up, with many of them featuring sparkling Christmas window displays. All I needed was a peppermint hot chocolate to feel perfectly in the season!

Speaking of which, as I start to get into exam-mode (thus procrastination mode), I'll be pinning ideas to my Classy Christmas board on Pinterest. Follow me there, or wait here for me to unveil an inspiration post on some fashionable treats to get you in the festive mood!
















Shirt-Zara Woman(thrifted), Jeans-BE1 (via Winners), Hat-H&M, Watch-LOULOU, Purse-Oasap, Mittens-The Bay, Socks-Ardène, Boots-Jules&James (via Zellers)
Happy Styling! xo

~Britta