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A Little Roundup About Life

Mar 30, 2014

I know instagram roundup posts can be pretty boring, and uninteresting, so I totally apologize in advance! These past weeks have been so crazy and hectic. This week is the last week of school (before exams begin!) So I've been busy scrambling to finish all the essays and end of term assignment due. Hopefully after, I'll be able to post again (on a somewhat regular basis). But until then, here are a few photos from instagram (which I post on a lot more than my blog!!) Just the usual - behind the scenes from photo shoots, photography, some yummy food, things I find pretty, and my favorite architecture! Until next time, then! xx

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Catitude

Mar 14, 2014

Meow Meow Meow...

My favorite hat finally making a debut! If you keep up on my instagram, surely you've seen this lovely fellow before :). My sister brought it for me on her trip back from China just at the end of 2013 and we've been inseparable ever since (the hat and I ;) )! You can see just how happy my huge grin and I are. But let's be real, who doesn't love a black bowler chapeau with cute little kitty ears on it! I'll tell you who...my mother! (She actually hates this hat and thinks it's the most ridiculous thing ever haha!). But I guess that's the funny thing about fashion - some things we just can't get enough of (in my case, anything with cats on it) and there are some things we'd rather pretend didn't exist!

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The weekend looks crazy busy for me! I still have so many assignments and exams to study for for the following few days. I'll be cooped up in the practice rooms and libraries all weekend long, but stay tuned, I've got a little treat planned out for you all coming very soon ;) xx! Have a wonderful weekend, friends!

PS: If you're wondering about this pretty weather & spot - these were taken on Tuesday right before the huge snow storm that brought us 10 more inches of snow. sigh.... spring please hurry up, I need to see some green!

{Captured by Rob - wearing; TJMaxx dress, HM coat, Chanel watch, Zara boots, gifted hat}

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Bury My Heart Next to Yours

Mar 11, 2014

Finally a day in March that actually feels like early spring! These past couple of days in the otherwise crazy cold Toronto have been pleasantly warm (very light/no jacket weather). But of course, tomorrow we are expecting 6-10 more inches (yes, inches) of snow - so I'm not the happiest of persons! I'm just dying for a little spring weather, as we all are. My dear Robert is off to California tomorrow so I'm a bit jealous of the warmth (and delicious in-n-out burgers) ahead of him! There are just so many spring activities I'm eager for...like a nice stroll in the park, or eating my lunch outside, studying under trees, and shooting and the pretty spring flowers... Hopefully it only gets better from here on out!

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Just yesterday my dear friend Amina and I were discussing our attempts to reason with people who just...can't be reasoned with! And verdict - why bother if someone wont even take your opinion into consideration? And why try to have a normal, rational conversation with people who are just...totally irrational? As I said in my last point, people who - to put it bluntly - screwed you over, just learn to walk away from them. Seriously saves you a lot of mental sanity.

Currently listening to - Ghosts that we knew - Mumford and Sons

Firmoo Vouchers 8)

Anyways, enough about me - let's get to the good stuff! My over-sized, geeky glasses are from Firmoo, which you've probably already heard of. If you haven't, well, they're a pretty huge online retailer for glasses and sunglasses (the biggest if I'm not mistaken).

Through Plated Pearls, they are offering three 50% off vouchers + free shipping of the glasses of your choice.

To enter - simply leave a comment bellow telling me what kinds of glasses you like 8). I personally fancy a pair of over-sized spectacles as they do help me with my reading and I never seem to see the edges as much (less blurry ftw!)

{Captured by Robert - wearing; Firmoo glasses, gifted dress, Zara boots}

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I Never Want to See You Unhappy

Mar 5, 2014

Lace, Bows, and Brrs...

I love all things pretty, flowy, and sweet - but you already knew that! I literally swooned when I saw this dress over at Sammy Dress. It has all the essential cute elements on my "perfect dress list" (it's mental, I assure you!) It's a nice length, super thick, accented with a cute bow belt and lace details, a gorgeous shade of navy blue... what's not to love?! I'm sorry to say it's sold out (sob sob sob) but there are a lot of cute dresses and sweaters and shirts and all things pretty over on Sammy Dress so check it out! xx

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Enough about clothes, let's get all tight and emotional hehehe... School has been pretty good, I'm feeling kind of lazy about school work, but let's be real, who doesn't? Anyways, I've found a new love for meditating - which is strange because over-thinking things really gives me stress but meditating makes me feel so calm and stress-free. I used to think I didn't have enough time to, but really if you incorporate it into your every-day activities, it works wonders! So tomorrow when you're in the shower, cleaning your room, cooking a meal, walking to work/class etc....think of all the things you are grateful for and then all the other problems sort of go away. For example, I've been worrying a lot about my future and where I will be in 5 years, but thinking that really slows you down - all we can do is unfold the next day, week, month, and try to do our best in the near future. The far future will unfold one day so for now, think of the closer moments. And if someone wronged you, greet it with open arms (easier said than done, and obviously I'm not promoting letting people treat you bad!!!) but really, there is nothing you can do so just acknowledge it happened, keep it in your mental data, and think of all the people who haven't wronged you and who are there for you and who make your life so wonderful :).

So, I wont bore you with my cheesy probably not beneficial advice, but there you have it! And now, I am off to go practice some more flute and enjoy a cup of salted dark chocolate mocha. yumyumyum.

Let me know how you deal with shitty/stressful situations if you wish! Muah x