early springtime

A few weeks ago I mentioned a few shoots that I'd been doing, so here are some of my favourites from one I did with my friend and favourite photographer Brittany Lucas (check out her Tumblr for more of her amazing photos). As some of you will remember she also took THESE and THESE photos of me. Along with stylist extraordinaire Amy Michelle Smith, we ventured into the extremely muddy and chilly High Park. As cold as it was wearing spring clothes, I had an amazing time with two awesome, creative girls.

Also, I want to mention (since yesterday I got the confirmation that it's truly happening!) that I'm going to be completing the last course of my degree at Oxford this summer! I'm so thankful for all the amazing opportunities that University of Toronto offers to its students, and feeling really blessed that I've been accepted to go! I don't know the exact dates yet, but I will be staying in Oxford for the month of August, then going to London for a few weeks and travelling throughout Europe during September and part of October. I'm really hoping to get a chance to do have a lot of blogger meet ups with my European blogging friends, and of course I'll be asking all of you for shopping/eating/going out recommendations when the time comes!

xx E

Ayu Anjani Sensual Pose

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Adelia "Pasha" Wilhelmina

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Jennifer "Bachdim" Kurniawan with long hair

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Indah Dewi Pertiwi with brown hair

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Ashanty with Blue Eyes

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once upon a time you dressed so fine

I've been cooped up all weekend writing the last Jane Austen paper I'll ever have to write for the rest of my life (that's what I keep telling myself so I can get through it). The next few weeks on my calendar are super depressing to look at, filled up with with assignments, exams, essays, etc. But, come April 28th at 9pm, I am a free woman again!

I had two photoshoots this week that were total opposite ends of the modelling spectrum: one was super polished, including 5 hours in the hair and makeup chair and crazy amounts of lighting, the second was photographed outdoors, entirely in black and white film, with super natural hair & makeup and layered springtime styling (the only downside was wearing skimpy, floaty clothes in freezing, damp weather!) I had so much fun on both shoots and can't wait to share them with you soon.

(Wearing Miu Miu boots, Club Monaco hat, vintage Palm Beach find sweater/coat, Wilfred slipdress)

x E

march madness

I'm totally braindead as I put this up, but I had to post before bed since I've been neglecting the blog lately! I wore this on the weekend for a morning of running errands, and later substituted in my flat F Troupe boots when my feet got tired. I'm running myself totally ragged right now. I have three essays due and two photoshoots this week alone. I just can't wait to be done with my heaps of schoolwork and to finally have some time to really focus on my blog, among other things!

(Wearing Tom Ford sunglasses, Pixie Market dress, Sam Edelman boots, Urban Outfitters Scarf, H&M jacket)
xx E

blue monday

Hi All,

I returned yesterday from a quick road trip to Kingston with my friend Dani. As some of you know, I spent my first two years of university there and absolutely loved it, despite being a big city girl at heart. I didn't get a chance to see everyone that I would have liked to, but I did, for the most part, get to visit all my old stomping grounds, including the Princess Street Urban Outfitters which always has the most incredible sales. I was continually amazed at how the items that sold out immediately in Toronto ended up going on sale for next to nothing in Kingston (like the sweater and skirt featured here). I also went to my beloved Tea Store to stock up. If you're ever there, try the Hangover Blend (which, despite the name, is my every day favourite) and, though it's not on the shelves, ask them to mix you up the digestive tea, it's by far the best detox tea I've ever tried.

It's part of my resolution this year to wear simpler outfits. I'm trying to get back to basics, discovering the cuts, fabrics and colours that I like best and then building on them, eventually achieving that simple, laissez-faire Parisian chic look that I'm so into right now. My style (and life) is a work in progress at the moment. These Prada boots, though pretty unassuming, are my favourites right now. My Dad pushed me to buy them on Boxing Day and despite my adament NO, he bought them for me, and I've basically been living in them ever since. So, thanks Dad. You were right, as per usual.

(Skirt and jumper from Urban Outfitters, Godmother's charm bracelet, Dooney and Bourke purse, Prada boots)

xx E

Charles Albert

If you've been following my blog for a while, you know that I rarely, if ever, talk about products, but I just couldn't resist sharing one of my latest obsessions with all of you (and I promise, I'm in no way being paid or compensated for this). I'm so into Charles Albert jewellery, like, every single piece. I like my style to look put together, but always with an edge that's slightly messy, a little imperfect, and almost unfinished (usually it's my tangled hair that makes it that way), but this jewellery reminds me a bit of that. The raw stones keep the otherwise loud colours and statement sizes from being too over the top, and I love that. You can check out the rest of his amazing stuff at his website.

I'm off to Kingston tomorrow to visit my old university stomping grounds and see a few friends I haven't seen in years. I'm so excited to go back! Outfit posts will resume upon my return - promise! xx E