freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose

The weather is finally starting to get warm and I'm finally starting to get used to having free time again. It's been a strange transition since finishing school (forever!), and I've been feeling a little listless, not really knowing what to do with myself. I've found that my greatest delight is finally being able to start reading all the books I've had specific interest in all year, but have had to put off in favor of school required reading. I've just started Anton Gill's biography of Peggy Guggenheim and am looking forward to discovering more about the famed patron of the arts.

(Blouse and Skirt by T.Babaton, Swedish Hasbeens x H&M sandals, vintage Coach bag, vintage cuff and thrifted rosary) x E

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

queen's park

These photos were taken with a Yashica film camera, borrowed from Brittany Lucas, who took this set of photos. I'm still playing around with film, and while I like it better as medium than digital, it takes a bit of getting used to. My parents (with some not-so-subtle hints from me) got me this vintage dress for Christmas, and it couldn't be more perfect. Velvet, mini, royal blue and a peter pan collar. The fabric is unbelievably thick, much warmer than expected. Also wearing a vintage purse and my brand new Ferragamos, bought in Palm Beach over winter break. I recently found out they make them in nude patent as well, and I'm not sure I can live without them.

Hope everyone has a lovely weekend. Mine was spent for the most part with Jane Austen, working on an essay due next week. I'll probably take a break for the Superbowl, not because I have any interest in football (or sports in general, for that matter) but more because I suppose it's something one just does for the sake of it? I'll probably return to Sense and Sensibility within minutes.

xx E

call your girlfriend, it's time you had the talk

Had a wonderful weekend and I hope you all did too. Went out to dinners with new friends and with old, saw The BBGuns play their first show at the Silver Dollar, brunched at Le Select with my family, saw Robyn in concert (totally mindblowing, we didn't stop dancing all night) and just gallivanted all over the city. I barely had a minute to myself to deal with all the schoolwork piling up after only three weeks of class. Despite that, I'm liking this semester more and more every week, and I've got a funny feeling that it's going to be a really good next few months.

Wearing: Club Monaco top, vintage skirt, Max Azria shoes. I bought these shoes whilst in Palm Beach with my family during the winter break. I originally tweeted about them months ago at LouLou Magazine's Shop Til You Drop event, and was elated to find them at the Herve Leger/Max Azria store on Worth Ave. for 60% off. I'm about 6ft1 when wearing them, but they're suprisingly easy to walk in with the ankle strap. Definitely my best purchase of the trip.
xx E

winter cozies

It's bloody cold in Toronto. When I walk outside, I'm bundled to the point of unrecognizable. It seems the only times I can thaw out are at my overheated apartment, wrapped in a knit blanket, sipping hot tea and reading a good novel, or else out with friends, warmed by good company, gossip, and maybe a little wine.

Looking totally unformal. This is the type of outfit I typically travel in. Wilfred Free sweatpants, Opening Ceremony sweater, Wilfred scarf/blanket/amazing, Zara boots.
xo E

here's to the meantime

These photos were taken for an issue of Japan's Glamorous magazine. I have no idea if it's out yet (where on earth does one find Japanese magazines in Toronto?!), but I thought I'd post them while the weather outside is frightful, making taking any outfit pictures absolutely impossible. I'm eager to post some pieces I got for Christmas / Boxing Day, but they may have to wait until I'm in sunny Palm Beach one week from now. How was everyone's Christmases? I hope everyone had a lovely time with family and friends, and that Santa brought everything you wanted!

xo E

it's time for mistletoe and holly

Today I went to a Christmas party and wore this vintage dress, which I'm totally obsessed with. I'm having such a lovely time on my winter holidays, staying at my parents' house, seeing friends I haven't seen in ages, and finally reading all the books that I've been dying to read all semester. Currently on my nightstand: Life by Keith Richards, Blow By Blow by Detmar Blow, and The Little Distrubance of Man by Grace Paley. The coat I'm wearing in these photos is one I used to wear as a child. We found it in storage, and before giving it away I tried it on. It is the PERFECT cropped sleeve coat, made even better when I attach my fur collar. I'll try to post again before Christmas, but if not, I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas!

Wearing: Vintage everything, my childhood coat, a vintage Coach purse, my Godmother's charm bracelet and Ferragamo shoes

xo from E and puppy Bella T. Clark
(p.s. I got a lot of questions about what nailpolishes I was wearing in my last post, I was wearing OPI's "Mod About You", and today I'm wearing "Smitten with Mittens", possibly the best nail polish name of all time)

carrie necklace

Hi All,

A few weeks ago I received a necklace from My Name Necklace which was such a delight. I am given free things from time to time, but I have to say this is one of my absolute favourites. Like every other Sex and the City fan, I used to stare longingly at Carrie's gold "Carrie" necklace wishing for one of my own, and now I finally do! All of my friends have been saying they want one, and if you do too, you can click here to get one of your own.

Wearing necklace from MyNameNecklace, vintage fur vest, vintage Giorgio Armani blouse, Zara boots, Club Monaco hat, vintage clip on earrings.
xoE

in my head i paint a picture

Hello,
I picked this dress up at Urban Outfitters after weeks of thinking about it, only to return and find it on sale. It reminds me very much of Proenza Schouler FW10, and for now, it's probably as close as I'm going to get. I mean, as Lazaro said: "I often wonder, sometimes I think the people who buy our clothes live in a parallel universe. Hell, we can't even afford our clothes."

I paired it with a Topshop belt, Senso cheetah print shoes and Chanel Rouge Allure Lipstick in Ballet Rousse, as well as my new super-blonde hair. I went to my hairdressers yesterday and came home much blonder than expected, but I'm quite enjoying it.

I've got a super long weekend this weekend, so I'm off til Wednesday. I hope you all had a lovely one.
xo E