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Monday 28 November 2016

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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Monday 21 November 2016

My Slouchy Knitwear And Jeans Go-To

How to wear knitwear and jeans for AW16
How to wear knitwear and jeans for AW16
How to wear knitwear and jeans for AW16
How to wear knitwear and jeans for AW16
 Jeans - GAP, Jumper - homemade, Burberry trench - vintage (SIMILAR), Hat - vintage (SIMILAR), Trainers - CONVERSE
Location: Outremont, Montreal

As the first snow falls over Montreal, I think it is safe to say that this is one of the last times that I can get away with comfortably wearing Converse and a trench coat. As I have been working in a vintage shop that requires a lot of "getting stuck in", I have got used to wearing lots of slouchy jeans and jumper combos with comfy shoes on my feet and this seems to have crept into my weekend wardrobe too.

For a final autumnal walk through Outremont on Saturday, I went for my favourite new Gap jeans - which you have already seen in last MONDAY'S POST - and this unique denim jumper that my grandma knitted for me and I love oh so much. I find that it can be tricky to find the right balance of tight and slouchy in a knitwear and jeans look but I think this outfit gets it just right thanks to the straight (and not boyfriend) shape of the jeans and the long length of the knit. I love the androgynous vibe of this outfit, which is finished off perfectly with my beloved oversized vintage Burberry trench coat, falling apart Converse and a baker boy hat.  

I hope you like this slouchy look as much as I do. If I am honest, I have been feeling quite uninspired recently, not knowing what to buy or invest in for my first Canadian winter and this has certainly affected my content - so I am sorry. And November is a bit sucky anyway but I am super excited for December, the festive season and all the Christmassy content I have planned that is coming your way very soon! As much as I love a good knitwear and jeans combo, I can't wait to start getting a bit more dolled up in the next month or so. 

How to wear knitwear and jeans for AW16
How to wear knitwear and jeans for AW16
How to wear knitwear and jeans for AW16
How to wear knitwear and jeans for AW16
Alors que la première neige tombe sur Montréal, c'est sûr que cette tenue est une des dernières fois que je peux porter des Converses et un trench confortablement avant le vrai hiver. Vu que je travaille dans une friperie où il faut s'atteler à tous, je m'habitue à porter une combinaison de jean/pull avec des chaussures confortables et il semble qu'on voit ce type de look aussi dans mon placard de weekend.

Pour une dernière balade d'automne samedi à Outremont, j'ai mis mon nouveau jean préféré de Gap - ce que vous avez déjà vu dans la poste de LUNDI DERNIER - et ce pull unique que ma grand-mère a tricoté pour moi et je l'aime trop. Je pense qu'il est parfois difficile de trouver le bon équilibre entre serré et oversized dans un look de tricots et de jean, cependant, pour moi cette tenue est parfaite grâce à la forme droite (et pas boyfriend) du jean et la longueur du pull. J'aime trop comment cet outfit est tellement androgyne, surtout avec ce trench oversized, ces Converses qui tombe en morceaux et cette casquette marine. 

J'espère que vous aimez cette tenue oversized autant que moi! Je vous avoue que je ne suis pas super inspirée en ce moment - je ne sais pas quoi acheter ou en quoi investir pour mon premier hiver en Canada et je pense que ces sentiments ont affecté mon contenu. Et novembre craint quand même mais j'ai hâte de faire tout le contenu que j'ai prévu pour décembre, Noël et la saison des fêtes très bientôt! Même si j'aime bien une combinaison jean/pull, j'ai hâte de me retrouver dans des tenues plus festives et spéciaux dans le mois qui vient.

Izzie x

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Sunday 20 November 2016

Flat Tour And Decoration Vlog


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Monday 14 November 2016

The Perfect Match

Jumper - ZARA, Shirt - old H&M, Jeans - GAP, Coat - vintage (SIMILAR), Boots - OFFICE
Location: Mile End, Montreal

Fashion is a funny thing. Sometimes I can struggle to create interesting combinations and other times an outfit can come together as if by fate. Well that is exactly what happened with this one and there is nothing more satisfying than finding some pieces that work so perfectly together. After weeks of being surrounded by vintage clothes at work I had a sudden craving to hit the high street to buy something new, something easy to find and something more expensive. As much as I love vintage and thrift shopping (as discussed in last Monday's BARGAIN POST), it is certainly important to get out of that vintage bubble from time to time and see what the high street has to offer. Gap, which is not somewhere that I normally shop, and Zara, which I am obsessed with, came up absolute trumps and I am so excited to share this outfit.

I have been wanting some of Gap's light blue straight leg jeans for ages and often when I obsess over something in particular for so long, it ends up being a disappointment, but not these jeans. They are so comfortable, the length is perfect and the wash goes beautifully with this silver or "metallic grey" knit. I have been looking for a soft, velvet nineties style jumper like this and after seeing a few misshapen ones in vintage shops, Zara answered my prayers by offering not one but three versions of this knit (and yes I totally bought the rich gold version too!). 

I thought that if I was going to buy a super trend-based piece, it might as well be jumper that will keep me warm and on trend during the harsh and imminent Canadian winter. I love the knit's cropped length and it looks great layered over a crisp white shirt for the perfect clash of textures and styles. The velvet fabric means there are different tones of grey and silver running through the jumper which allows you to dress it up or down depending on your mood! Today I am embracing the silver with the addition of my favourite silver boots, which also look so good with the light wash of these jeans, and tying everything together with that blue faux fur coat whose teddy bear material adds another welcome element to this total mishmash of textures. I am absolutely loving this outfit, especially how it came together so naturally, and I cannot wait to wear this knit through party season too!

I hope you have a great day and let me know what you're loving on the high street right now!

La mode, c'est bizarre. Des fois j'ai mal à créer une combinaison intéressante et d'autres fois je trouve qu'une tenue peut se créer comme s'il était du destin. C'est exactement ce qui s'est passé avec ce look du jour et c'est très satisfaisant de trouver des pièces qui vont si bien ensemble. Après avoir été entouré des vêtements vintage ces dernières semaines, j'ai eu envie de faire du shopping du grand public pour acheter quelque chose neuve, dans un magasin simplement rangé et pour dépenser plus d'argent. Même si j'aime trop des friperies (comme je vous en ai parlé dans la poste de lundi dernier), il est important d'échapper de la bulle vintage et regarder dans les magasins du grand public. Gap, où je n'y vais pas très souvent, et Zara, que j'aime trop, ont fait merveille et je suis trop contente de vous partager cette tenue.

Ça fait trop longtemps que j'ai envie d'un jean droit bleu clair de chez Gap et souvent, quand j'obsède d'une pièce, au final je suis déçue - mais pas avec ce jean! Il est tellement confortable, sa longueur est parfaite et sa couleur va super bien avec ce pull argenté. Je cherchais un pull en velours de ce style nineties et j'en ai trouvé quelques uns des dans friperies mais ils étaient toujours difforme. Zara exauce mes prières en offrant ce pull en trois couleurs - et j'avoue que j'ai pris le doré aussi!

Je me disais que si j'allais acheter une pièce super tendance, il fallait prendre un pull pour me garder chaud et à la mode pendant l'hiver de Canada. J'aime trop la longueur crop de ce tricot et il va super bien sur une chemise blanche pour un mélange parfait de textures et de styles. Grâce à la matière de velours, il y a plusieurs nuances de gris et d'argent qui vous permettent de mettre le pull en mode journée ou soirée selon l'envie. Je suis fan d'argent du coup j'ai ajouté mes bottes argentées, qui vont super bien aussi avec la couleur du jean, et j'ai fini la tenue avec mon manteau en fausse fourrure bleue pour ajouter un autre texture à ce mélange. J'aime beaucoup ce look, surtout comment il s'est créé tout naturellement, et j'ai hâte de mettre ce pull pendant la saison de fête!

Passez une super bonne journée et dites-moi ce que vous aimez chez les magasins du grand public en ce moment!

Izzie x

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Thursday 10 November 2016

Lola Rosa Vegetarian Restaurant Review

Lola Rosa vegetarian and vegan restaurant review MontrealMontreal has so many restaurants that even if you ate each of your three meals a day at a different one, it would take you over four years to eat in every restaurant in the city. With that crazy tidbit in mind, the fact that vegetarian (and vegan friendly) restaurant, Lola Rosa, is ranked in the top 20 on Trip Advisor is a pretty telling sign of how good the food is. 
Originally I wanted to save this review for a 'Top 5 Vegetarian Eateries In Montreal' post or something similar but a) that could take an age to test and compile and b) I just wanted to share it already. I may still do the aforementioned post but a bit of repetition never hurt anyone - am I right? OK, back to the review - Lewis and I actually visited Lola Rosa twice in the space of six days back in October because we had already planned to take my mum and stepdad there when they were visiting and then decided we should "test it out" a few days before and treat ourselves to a "pat on the back" meal for having painted and decorated our new flat. Anyway, it was certainly good enough to eat at twice in six days is basically what I'm saying so let's get on and review our second visit as A LOT more food was consumed that time round. 

Lola Rosa vegetarian and vegan restaurant review Montreal
Lola Rosa's menu is mexican influenced so to start, the four of us shared what was almost quite literally a mountain of nachos. I mean, just look at the size of it! Piled on top of homemade nachos and melted cheese (vegan option also available) were the usual lashings of refried beans, sour cream and guacamole as well as chopped tomato, sweetcorn and a deliciously warm tomato sauce. This is actually a main course which we ordered as a starter and there is no way that you would want to share this between just two people, let alone have it, well, alone! Definitely up there with the best nachos I have ever had so grab your mates and head down to Lola Rosa.

Lola Rosa vegetarian and vegan restaurant review Montreal
The first time Lewis and I went to Lola Rosa we shared two different main meals. Normally I bloody hate agreeing to share meals or even puddings because I get the fear that I will like one more than the other and then begrudgingly have to trade. I agreed that time because I could tell Lewis also wanted the grilled tempeh and vegetable green curry that I had chosen but we thought it was silly to order two of the same thing from such an excellent menu. So we ordered that and the black bean, mozzarella and 5 veg burrito and this is exactly what we did on our second visit.  

Lola Rosa vegetarian and vegan restaurant review Montreal
The black bean burrito is a delicious take on a classic, jam packed with vegetables, mushed sweet potato and black beans. I warn you now that it is quite spicy but if Lewis (AKA biggest spice wimp) can handle it then I am sure you can too! The burrito is served with the same warm tomato sauce that was on the nachos, some wild rice and a side salad drizzled with an amazing strawberry dressing! So if you like flavours, I would highly recommend this taste explosion - it's got everything going on.

Lola Rosa vegetarian and vegan restaurant review Montreal
The vegetable green curry is a nice, mild compliment to the spicy black bean burrito which is why sharing these two dishes worked so well for us. The Thai-style curry comes with a bed of wild rice and it topped with two pieces of tempeh. As a Quorn lover through and through, I am not mad about tempeh but Lola Rosa do it the best I have ever had it - marinated in a rich maple and tamari sauce, which goes perfectly with the curry. 

Lola Rosa vegetarian and vegan restaurant review Montreal
Having post-nachos binge guilt and growing food babies, we decided to just order two puddings. Lewis and I shared a gooey chocolate brownie topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce - a classic but for good reason, it was delicious. Mum ordered a ginger and basil crème brûlée, which gave me serious food envy because ginger and basil are both my ultimate smells and tastes. Luckily she let me have some as she's generous like that and also the food coma was imminent. 

Lola Rosa prides itself on being "the favourite vegetarian restaurant for non vegetarians" so I would definitely recommend trying it out even if you are a meat eater! What "lacks" in meat is made up for in the gorgeous flavours, which is something vegetarian food should be recognised for so thank you Lola Rosa for leading the way! I cannot wait to go back and try something new - although I am a creature of habit so no promises there! Happy eating!

Lola Rosa vegetarian and vegan restaurant review Montreal
LOLA ROSA | 4581 Avenue du Parc, Montreal
Other location | 545 rue Milton, Montreal

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Monday 7 November 2016

What A Bargain!

An on-trend AW16 outfit for bargain price
An on-trend AW16 outfit for bargain price
An on-trend AW16 outfit for bargain price
An on-trend AW16 outfit for bargain price
An on-trend AW16 outfit for bargain price
An on-trend AW16 outfit for bargain price
An on-trend AW16 outfit for bargain price
Coat - vintage (SIMILAR), Top - vintage (SIMILAR), Jeans - old ASOS (SIMILAR), Boots - discontinued CLARKS (SIMILAR), Beanie - vintage (SIMILAR)
Location: Westmount

It is no secret that I love a good bargain. While some people may get that rush when spending hundreds or thousands on that must-have designer piece, I get my kicks finding that hidden, on-trend gem for a tiny price in vintage shops, outlet stores or online sales. Sure, it requires patience, perseverance and a good eye but the reward is so much sweeter when you've put the effort in.

So, how much do you think this whole outfit cost? For some wool lined leather boots, a blue faux fur coat, ripped knee jeans and a statement turtleneck? £200? £300? More? I bet you are not even close...this whole look cost me approximately £55. What a bargain, eh? And what's more, this outfit looks like it could have come right off the high street but - with the exception of the ASOS jeans, which were only £13! - all these items come from some hard-earned thrifting.

Today I'm mixing some new purchases with some old favourites. You guys have seen this pastel blue teddy bear faux fur coat before but that will not stop me from wearing it with different outfits because it is surprisingly versatile! Faux fur seems to get more massive and even weirder each year and that is ok with me because I am always ready to whip this baby out. The pastel blue colour goes perfectly with my new beanie, which was thrifted in its current state with that net veil and bow on top. Of course I will never know if the beanie was originally made like that or if it's previous owner got all DIY on her hat but that is part of the beauty of buying secondhand - you can only guess its story. I absolutely love how this beanie has been accessorised as it is such a simple way of adding that extra something weird and statement to an outfit.

I kept the rest of the look simple for a lovely Sunday afternoon exploring a new area of Montreal. As I mentioned above, the jeans are from the ASOS January sales and they are probably the comfiest jeans I own. Their mid rise fit looks perfect with the black turtleneck with the most amazing bell sleeves and ruffle hem - I was very chuffed with this vintage shop find and it was love at first sight with this bang on trend top. Finally, lets talk about my boots, which have already featured in a couple of blog posts but have not yet been given the time they deserve. I bought these boots back in summer at the Clarks Village outlet store in Somerset for just £25 with the thought that wool lined leather boots would be great for a Montreal winter - and I was right. They are so comfy and snuggly that I am sure you will seeing a lot more of them this season.

Are you a bargain hunter? What has been your best vintage shop find?

An on-trend AW16 outfit for bargain price
An on-trend AW16 outfit for bargain price
An on-trend AW16 outfit for bargain price
An on-trend AW16 outfit for bargain price
An on-trend AW16 outfit for bargain price
Ce n'est pas un secret que j'aime une bonne affaire. Il y a des gens qui se sentent un accès de joie en dépensant des cents ou des milles sur une pièce de marque must-have. Cependant, mon kiff à moi, c'est de fouiller dans des friperies, aux dépôt d'usine et dans les soldes en ligne pour trouver LA pièce, le bijou super tendance pour un tout petit prix. Bien sûr qu'il prend de la patience, de la persévérance et il faut avoir l'oeil pour la mode mais il vaut la peine quand le prix est si délicieux.

Alors, c'est à vous de deviner maintenant - combien pensez-vous que cette tenue entière m'a coûtée? Pour des bottes en cuir avec une doublure en laine, un manteau en fausse fourrure bleu pastel, un jean déchiré et un col roulé avec des manches en cloches...200€? 300€? Encore plus? Je parie que vous n'êtes même pas proche car ce look total m'a coûté environ 60€. Quelle bonne affaire, non? En plus, cette tenue est vraiment à la mode sans avoir coûté si cher que si j'aurait l'acheter à neuf.

Le look d'aujourd'hui mélange des nouveaux achats avec des vieilles pièces préférées. Vous avez déjà vu ce manteau en fausse fourrure bleue mais je n'arrêterai pas à le porter! Il me semble que la fausse fourrure devient de plus en plus populaire et bizarre avec chaque nouvelle saison et cela me va quand j'ai déjà ce manteau tellement magnifique. La couleur bleue pastel du manteau va super bien avec mon nouveau bonnet que j'ai acheté comme ça avec le voile à filet et le nœud, dans une friperie. Je ne saurai jamais si le bonnet était fabriqué comme ça ou si sa propriétaire précédente l'a fait mais cela est la beauté de l'occasion - on ne peut que deviner l'histoire d'une pièce. J'aime bien comment ce bonnet a été accessoirisé car il est une façon simple d'ajouter quelque chose d'extra et marrant à une tenue.

La reste du look est simple pour un bel après-midi de dimanche en explorant un nouveau quartier de Montréal. Comme j'ai déjà mentionné, ce jean vient des soldes d'ASOS en janvier et il est probablement le jean le plus confortable que j'ai. Sa taille à mi-hauteur va super bien avec ce col roulé noir avec des manches à cloches et son ourlet de ruches - je suis trop contente avec cette trouvaille de friperie qui est super tendance. Pour finir, il faut qu'on parle de mes bottes que vous aurez déjà vu dans d'autres postes. Je les ai achetés en été au dépôt d'usine de Clarks en pensant que sa doublure en laine serait parfaite pour l'hiver à Montréal - et j'avais raison. Ils sont super confortables and chauds que je suis sûr que vous allez les voir beaucoup cette saison.

Est-ce que vous aimez trouver des bonnes affaires? Quelle est la meilleur pièce que vous avez trouvé dans une friperie?

Izzie x

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Sunday 6 November 2016

Vintage Haul And Try On


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Thursday 3 November 2016

A Lifelong Love Of Tartan

AW16 grunge 90s trend tartan and checks
AW16 grunge 90s trend tartan and checks
AW16 grunge 90s trend tartan and checks
AW16 grunge 90s trend tartan and checks
AW16 grunge 90s trend tartan and checks
Dress - vintage (similar & similar), Top - H&M, Coat - vintage (similar), Boots - Clarks
Location: Le Plateau Mont Royal, Montreal

I am pretty sure that I will be a fan of tartan all my life (as the self-explanatory title suggests - duh!). The love began aged 17 when I bought the most gorgeous vintage sixties tartan mini dress, which I wore non-stop throughout my first two years of uni and is sadly feeling rather tight these days. A few years ago I found a red knee-length kilt in a charity shop, at the time when tartan had its last revival in the fashion world, and I just had to have it. And last season I rocked a tartan lined Harrington jacket à la This Is England, which was the perfect way of injecting a bit of one of my favourite motifs into an outfit in an understated way.

With 90s grunge being one of the key trends this season, tartan is back, baby, and I could not be happier. Enter my latest tartan purchase - this adorable pinafore dress, which reminded me of the Vetements AW16 collection with its focus on grey Prince Of Wales checks and school girl style pleats. I was particularly drawn to this dress because of its more subtle, dark colour rather than opting for another bold and bright red piece similar to my current tartan collection. I also love the dropped waistline, which is charmingly unflattering on my hourglass shape and somehow, it just works.

Are you loving tartan this season? Or perhaps you are also a lifelong fan?

AW16 grunge 90s trend tartan and checks
AW16 grunge 90s trend tartan and checks
AW16 grunge 90s trend tartan and checks
AW16 grunge 90s trend tartan and checks
AW16 grunge 90s trend tartan and checks
Je suis sûre que je serai fan du tartan toute ma vie. Mon amour de ce motif a commencé quand j'ai acheté une mini-robe tartan vintage magnifique à l'âge de 17 ans. J'ai beaucoup porté cette robe pendant l'université mais malheureusement elle est un peu serrée maintenant. Ensuite, j'ai trouvé un kilt rouge dans une friperie il y a quelques années - la dernière fois que du tartan est revenu à la mode - et je devais le prendre. Puis la saison dernière, j'ai porté une veste Harrington avec une doublure en motif tartan à la This Is England, qui était parfait pour ajouter un peu d'un de mes motifs préférés à une tenue mais dans une façon discrète. 

La tendance grunge 90s est super à la mode cette saison, c'est à dire que du tartan est de retour et j'en suis tellement contente. Voici mon nouvel achat du tartan - cette robe adorable qui m'avait fait penser à la collection automne-hiver 16 de Vêtements qui se concentre sur des carreaux gris de prince de Galles et des plissées du style écolière. J'étais attirée par cette robe grâce à sa couleur plus subtile et sombre par rapport aux pièces rouges vives que j'ai déjà dans ma collection de tartan. J'aime aussi la taille basse qui ne me flatte pas trop à cause de ma morphologie en huit mais je trouve qu'elle marche quand même.  

Vous aimes du tartan cette saison? Ou peut-être vous seriez toujours fan du tartan?

Izzie x

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