Battling The Elements

Skirt – ZARA, Top – vintage, Coat – vintage, (SIMILAR), Boots – DR MARTENS
Location: Mile End, Montreal

We all know that fashion blogging in winter is tough – it gets dark much earlier, the weather is worse and outfits are dominated by coats and boots. But winter in Montreal is going to challenge outfit photo shoots to another level and although I have been mentally preparing for this since I moved here, evidently I am still refusing to let a bit of cold get in the way.

So today’s outfit is clearly not weather appropriate but as I had planned to shoot it on Monday morning, I bloody well did! The second big snow fall of this winter so far was not going to stop me getting my content – I was instantly up for the challenge to try shooting while it was actually snowing and I love the result.

This look featured in my recent ALTERNATIVE PARTY OUTFITS LOOKBOOK but I wanted to share it because this might just be the perfect party outfit for Montreal, for four reasons. Firstly, thanks to the snow, I am currently living in my Dr Martens boots so being able to rock them to a party and not having to take a change of shoes is a win in my eyes. Secondly, I have given up on wearing tights and mini skirts for the foreseeable few months so a midi skirt with leggings hidden underneath is a great way of keeping cosy and looking fab at the same time. Thirdly, until I find a proper nice winter coat (good luck Iz), I will refuse to stop rocking the faux fur, which is fine because faux fur coats keep you damn warm and look so elegant for the festive season. And finally, if you were not sold on the previous three practical reasons, this outfit is super on trend with the metallic pleated midi skirt and mesh/goth top, which happen to go perfectly together.

I am sure that soon I will have to give into the cold and start shooting in the underground city, in my apartment or in the metro but I will keep sharing snowy Montreal outfit posts as long as I can brave it!

What are your tips for surviving fashion blogging in winter? Are you loving the Dr Martens as part of an evening/party look?

Izzie x

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Christmas Gift Guide | The Craft Lover

Hello and welcome back to the fifth and final instalment of my Christmas gift guide series! Make sure you check out the previous four posts for FASHION, BEAUTY, HOME and TRAVEL gift inspiration but today is all about crafts.
I have always been into crafts and creating, having been taught to sew and other skills at a young age. Last year I learnt to crochet thanks to the incredible catalog of YouTube videos and I have recently rediscovered the joys of knitting. I truly believe that it is never too late to take up a new hobby and the SUPERCRAFT book has some great projects – one for every weekend of the year in fact – to get your loved one inspired. It is also contains a handy sewing, crochet and knitting course so why not encourage them to learn a new skill with a gift of some stylish PONY bamboo knitting needles, a lovely ball of wool and a cute slogan tote to keep it in?
Alternatively, you could just allow their creativity flow with some beautiful patterned paper that can be used to make table place cards, in origami or even framed and put on the wall for a simple yet effective decoration! The possibilities are endless!
I hope you have enjoyed this Christmas gift guide series – I have loved creating it! It is a stressful time of year so I hope I have helped ease this by providing some gift ideas and inspiration! This may be the end of the gift guide posts but I have lots more festive posts planned throughout December and into the New Year so stay tuned.

Izzie x

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Christmas Gift Guide | The Fashion Addict

Christmas gift ideas guide for the fashion addict fashionista

URBAN OUTFITTERS KNIT, URBAN OUTFITTERS BRATOPSHOP NOVELTY SOCKS, ALEX MONROE BEE NECKLACE, ALEX MONROE STRING RING, RAY-BAN ROUND SUNGLASSES

Hello and welcome back to this Christmas gift guide series! Today’s theme is one that is very familiar on this blog – fashion (make sure you check out yesterday’s gift ideas for the HOME BIRD). Whether your special someone lives and breathes fashion or just enjoys a treat once in a while, I think that fashion-based presents are so accessible and can leave the receiver feeling fabulous.
Knitwear is something that I get more and more excited about every winter – does that mean I’m getting old?! – and it is the perfect gift to give at this time of year as it can be used right now! I absolutely love this super soft one from URBAN OUTFITTERS with its bang-on-trend blush pink colour and clashing navy stripe detail down the sleeve. Also from Urban Outfitters is this sparkly two tone triangle bra, which will keep the party spirit going underneath your threads until summer comes and it can be rocked under a mesh top. 
Now let’s talk details. Any fashion addict knows that an outfit can be made with the right accessories and Christmas is the perfect time to update someone’s collection. For a tight budget or as stocking fillers, you simply cannot go wrong with novelty socks. TOPSHOP have a great selection of socks with everything from cartoon prints to frills and sparkles and you can get three pairs for just £8! 
If you can spend a bit more, look no further than RAY-BAN sunglasses as they are an absolute staple in any wardrobe. My current favourite are these sixties/seventies style round ones, which will make the perfect gift, even if they probably can’t use them properly for a few months! And finally, I’ve included a couple of jewellery pieces as this is an absolute classic Christmas gift. Check out ALEX MONROE for gorgeous nature-inspired jewellery – I received this cute bumblebee necklace and gorgeous string ring a few years ago now and they are still some of my favourites!

See you tomorrow for day three of this Christmas gift guide series!

Izzie x

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Daytime Metallica

How to wear silver metallics during the day aw16 trends
How to wear silver metallics during the day aw16 trends
How to wear silver metallics during the day aw16 trends
How to wear silver metallics during the day aw16 trends
How to wear silver metallics during the day aw16 trends
Dress – vintage (SIMILAR & SIMILAR), Jumper – handmade (SIMILAR), Coat – vintage (SIMILAR), Tights – H&M (in store), Boots – old CLARKS (SIMILAR), Beret – TOPSHOP
Location: Square Saint-Louis, Montréal
December starts in just a few days, which means festive season is officially upon us – hooray! I absolutely love this time of year, from the great food (how am I going to get hold of mince pies in Canada?!), beautiful light displays and the smell of Christmas trees to snuggly nights in and, of course, festive fashion. Although I wear metallics all year round, I especially love the excuse to get my sparkle on at this time of year so I thought it was about time to share a silvery outfit, which I am absolutely loving. 
I hope that this outfit shows those of you that are a little wary about wearing metallics outside an actual party, that it is totally possible to make glittery pieces work in your daytime wardrobe. I love the slouchy look of this outfit, which is exactly how to nail sparkly dressing during the day – no figure-hugging pieces, please, and my favourite knit helps to really dress down this incredible blue toned silver pleated dress that I bought a few years ago. How satisfying is it when you find something in your wardrobe that is so on trend?
I finished off the look with my snuggly, chunky black boots and some totally not weather appropriate fishnet tights – my legs were completely numb after this little outing on Saturday but I am just not into the “look” of proper tights right now. Oh and let’s not forget everyone’s favourite hat – the beret, which completes the outfit just perfectly. 
How are you wearing metallics this season? 
How to wear silver metallics during the day aw16 trends
How to wear silver metallics during the day aw16 trends
How to wear silver metallics during the day aw16 trends
How to wear silver metallics during the day aw16 trends
How to wear silver metallics during the day aw16 trends
Décembre commencera dans quelques jours, qui veut dire que la saison festive a commencé officiellement – hurrah! J’aime trop cette période de l’année – de la bonne bouffe (comment je vais trouver des minces pies en Canada?!), des belles lumières, de l’odeur des sapins de Noël, des soirées cocoons à la maison et, bien-sûr, de la mode festive. Même si je porte des pièces lurexes pendant toute l’année, j’aime bien l’excuse d’en mettre encore plus autour de Noël. Alors, enfin c’est maintenant de vous montrer un premier look argenté dont je suis tellement fan.
Pour ceux qui ne sont pas sûr d’inclure des pièces métalliques dans vos placards de jour, j’espère que cette tenue vous montrera le contraire. J’aime bien la forme oversized de ce look, qui est exactement comment on met des scintillements pendant la journée – pas de pièces serrées et mon pull préféré aide à produire une tenue plus décontractée avec cette robe argentée plissée que j’ai acheté il y a quelques ans. Comment c’est tellement satisfaisant de retrouver une pièce super à la mode dans votre placard?
Pour finir le look, j’ai mis mes bottes super confortables et des bas résilles qui ne sont pas appropriés pour le temps qu’on a maintenant – à la fin de notre petite sortie samedi, mes jambes étaient complètement engourdies! Oh et on n’oublie pas le chapeau préféré de tout le monde – le beret, qui complète la tenue parfaitement. 
Comment portez-vous des pièces brillantes cette saison?

Izzie x

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