Strange Patterns Even Stranger Things

Your girl started watching Strangers Things this Saturday :o

Yes I have become one among millions of viewers.  It's interesting because I never had a strong desire to watch the show.  I was content with Riverdale and Criminal Minds; my two current shows.

But I didn't have ANY homework over the weekend.  I didn't have any shows to watch since I was all caught up.  It seemed like the right time to get sucked into another show :)

I tend to do this "thing" with shows that I don't watch. I just stalk the cast on Insta and watch all their promo interviews on YT.  It's pretty cool that you can just fall in love with a cast just based on their personalities and camaraderie without watching their work.

Said "thing" was done with the cast of Teen Wolf (among others), and Stranger Things.

Going into S01E01 I already knew the main cast and some spoilers.  But that didn't take away from the enjoyment factor.  It was like a really long thriller movie.  Was it my favourite?  No.  That 70's Show will probably always be my favourite show (#HydeAndJakieForever).

I enjoyed Stranger Things because it is cinematically beautiful, the actors are talented, the thrill is captivating, and there was only 8 episodes in the first season, which makes for a good excuse to binge it all over the weekend.  Though I have to admit I was pretty disappointed that I couldn't start and finished all of season 2 this weekend since the episodes are 56 mins long!

I also don't have any homework today, which is surprising.  So, you know what I'll be doing tonight!  Don't worry I'm also somewhat productive when I watch it.  I'm currently working on a sewing project.

Sweater thrifted

Skirt Rue 21

Tights unknown

Ring and earrings F21 (though I rarely feel the need to shop there anymore)

As always thanks for reading!

I'm trying this new format of writing where I have more paragraphs but of shorter lengths.  I found while reading other blogs that I quite prefer reading like this.

Sophia

Can't think of a title right now. All I now is Demi is going on tour next year! Also, Criminal Minds and Riverdale air tonight!

Every now and then, I feel suffocated in a world of constant consuming.  

I used to adore beauty Youtubers.  I had started following their channels well before being a “Youtuber” was a well-known occupancy.  They would do makeup hauls, clothing hauls, tutorials, and wish list videos.  I just remember being brainwashed into wanting all the products they had.  I wanted to constantly go shopping to buy new things.  But of course, I couldn’t afford to constantly spend my mom's money.  I still can't afford it that matter. 

I was raised in a fairly frugal way of living, which only made me feel more ashamed of myself.  Fashion can be toxic.  That's a pretty well-known fact.  But I'm a blogger.  I love clothes.  Most people tell me I should become a "designer".  The fact is, I don't think I would be content working in the fashion industry.

Everything I put in my blog-whether that be my photos or my writing-it's all very personal.  I have never written or included photos of anything that didn't remotely inspire or motivate me.  The one exception would be my first and last makeup post.  That was just me at the start of my blogging days, trying to blend Youtubing and Blogging into one entity.  Trying to write about things I wasn't all too passionate about.  That didn't last very long.

All those beauty Youtubers I used to watch, I no longer do.  They've evolved (most into "lifestyle" Youtubers whatever that entails), and I've evolved.  I've found a more sincere and humbling connection to those that don't make videos full time.  We all have lives outside of the internet and I think it's important we are conscious enough to put a barrier between the two.

I also think it's important for me to not let fashion overrule my decisions.  To take my time and find what inspires me.  To wear what I want to wear.

Everything thrifted aka the best way to live life.

My thoughts were pretty all over the place.  Hopefully, I was somewhat legible?

Thanks for reading,

Sophia

:O Is That Vintage Jeremy Scott?

This Thursday I became President of my school's HOSA team.  This is a huge step for me because I was definitely not born a leader.  I genuinely care about people's interests and perspective on matters which means I'm always compromising.  If people need me, I'm there.  I never want anyone to feel left out.  I think I'm a great team member, but I still need to branch out and not be scared to take the lead.  This position is a huge deal for me and an incredible opportunity to rise to the occasion and prove myself wrong.  I'm hoping that this leadership position will give me more confidence and authority to delegate others and express my ideas and concerns.

For me, there's more to life after undergrad.  I want to get into vet school, I want to be an active member of animal protection organizations, and to be able to travel the world for my practice as well as broadening my knowledge of global culture and issues by experiencing them first hand.  I imagine great things in my future but feel so intimidated by the possibility of failure.  Right now, deciding which universities I want to apply to (so far it's Guelph, Trent, Western, McGill, McMaster) and which programs I want to study is very stressful.  I'm the type of personality that is so fickle minded because I want to know about everything on both sides, I want to test my hand on any new experience, I want to learn so much.  This makes it so hard for me to be be certain about what I want to study in my undergrad.  Do I want to major in Animal Health and Disease with a minor in Anthropology or Microbiology?  Or do I want to major in Microbiology and Minor in Animal Health and Disease?  Do I want to apply to a big university or a smaller one?  I think my main concern would be maintaining a high GPA.  This is crucial when applying to vet school.  But it seems as though the programs I do want to study will be very academically challenging.

Working with animals and being a first hand heath care provider for them is my life's vision.  I need to continue to push myself and find confidence.  I will continue to update this blog because I need proof that I am growing as an individual.  That I have had successes in life.  That I am always one step closer to the life I want to lead.  I hadn't really thought about my blog as serving as a documentary of my successes and a personal motivator.  But I'm writing this post and I've come to realize that's what it has transformed to become.  It's about the big picture, but it's equally about the milestones.  One day, we can look back at my older posts and read about my journey.

Blazer is thrifted vintage Jeremy Scott!!!!

Top is UB2

Trousers are thrifted H&M

Heels are Dex Flex

Thank you so much for reading!  Here's to many more :)

Sophia

Glitz and Blue Denim Flares

I'm 17 years old and I've never been to a high school party.  The friends I surround myself are just not party people, and neither am I.  I also chose not to attend school dances.  On one hand, I couldn't care less about parties and spending time near people so polar opposite from myself.  Then again, I'd be lying if I didn't admit a curiosity and desire to want to attend a party.  I've read so many YA books, especially as a preteen, and I've seen A-Z when it comes to teen movies.  It's only natural curiosity that I should want to experience, if for only one time, a real high school party.  I doubt I'd enjoy it in the moment, and I'd absolutely feel out of place, but still I want to know what it's like.

All things said, the only party I will probably ever attend will be prom.

 These past two years, my reading as definitely matured.  I've found a keen interest in nonfiction science books.  I notice that now whenever I read a teen novel, I don't enjoy them as much as I used to.  Perhaps it's because they literally talk about kids my age, and I can hardly relate to their

 lives.

 Sheer glitter top is thrifted

Blue tank is maybe Aeropostale?

Jeans are thrifted

Puma suede platforms are thrifted

Purse is thrifted

Thanks for reading,

Sophia

'Tis the Season of Tights!

Fall never used to be my favourite season.  Now that I'm older, and wiser, and have an obsession with tights fall has easily become my favourite season!  Though my personal collection is quite eager and lacking compared to others, I dream of expanding my collection and wallet to include red ones, crazy patterned one, ooo and rainbow tights! Ugh what a dream.

Earings and button up are thrifted

Black top is UB2

Shorts are Urban Outfitters

Tights are unkown

Shoes are consignment

Thanks for reading,

Sophia

Elevated Comfy & Long Live Flared Jeans

I have been watching too much Masterchef.  But I couldn't think of a better title :) Mirroring Masterchef essence, everything must be elevated.

I tried to sell my clothes to Plato's Closet and they gave me a pamphlet with trendy pieces they buy.  The girl behind the counter quickly took a sharpie and crossed out flared jeans basically saying, "oh, these don't actually sell for us".  Perhaps flares are last season, but I've just begun sporting them.

On a side note, I can't stop singing Tell Me You Love Me by Demi Lovato.  The problem is I only know the chorus because the song hasn't come out yet and she is killing me with these teasers!  

Sometimes I think her style of singing is slowly diverging from my taste.  Then she shows me I'm a fool for even doubting her.

This is a thrifted outfit except for the snoopy shoes which are consignment.  I'm seriously loving how most outfits I wear these days are fully thrifted.  I've come a long way.

I'm also thinking of growing my hair out?  Maybe bangs too?

I really love how these photos came out.  The colours are so vibrant

When fashion imitates nature

Last year I took a break from following fashion weeks and keeping up with trends.  This year around, I'd really like to post shows and designers that I find stood out to me and that I thought were new, refreshing and inspiring.  Those reviews should be coming out soon seeing as NYFW has just began yesterday :) !!!

Thanks for reading!

Sophia

#WishListWednesday - Chanel Espadrilles

Hey everyone! Welcome back for another week of #WishListWednesday.  

Let's just jump right into it and talk about the Chanel Espadrilles

Please just take a moment and marvel these beauties.  Aren't they stunning?  I have been eyeing these for quite some time now and they have ever so quickly made their way to my bucket list.  Yup.  How could they not?

The Two-toned crackled and patent calfskin (middle) is my absolute favourite.  It's the perfect casual pair.  (exact one here)

I've seen many bloggers rocks these shoes and can't wait to get one myself.

Lambskin espadrilles embellished with metal camellias (exact one here)

Striped canvas espadrilles (Exact one here)

See you guys on my next post!

XOXO, Sophia

#MustHaveMonday - Black Boots

Black Boots

This post is all about black boots.

Black boots are a winter must have because they are so elegant and feminine.  Although back is thought to be a very plain #Basic colour, it is so much more than that, in my opinion, if you pick accordingly.  Choosing the perfect black boot is key.

Here are a few that have caught my eye for this winter!

STUART WEITZMAN - QUILTBOOT (Exact one here)

When ever wearing an all black outfit, texture is key to each piece to chose to pair.  I absolutely love the quilt texture on these boots because they are subtle yet make a great impact on your outfit.

LOUIS VUITTON - PROVOC THIGH BOOT 

(EXACT ONE HERE)

These Louis Vuitton thigh high boots are the definition of skin tight perfection.  Every gal needs a nice body hugging staple, and this is perfection.  I don't know how many times I can say perfection, but this really is perfection.  A women's curves are what people praise, but we always forget about how elegant it is to curve out our long legs.  Legs are just as beautiful as our waist.

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN - SNAKILY 120 SPIKED LEATHER ANKLE BOOTS

(EXACT ONES HERE)

OKAY... CAN WE JUST TAKE A MOMENT OF APPRECIATION FOR THIS CREATION?  Yes please Louboutin.  Thank you for bringing this into our world.  If I needed a statement shoe in my closet, this would be it.  I'll be honest, as I write this I can't stop staring at this picture.  Comment down below if you feel the same way.  Anyways, this is a definite eye catcher.  Just imagine strolling down the streets in these bad boys.  Yes... you know you want to, too :)

STEVE MADDEN - JOAN (EXACT ONE HERE)

So far, I've shown you a bunch of HELLA expensive shoes on the market.  So, here's a beautiful AND affordable pair.  What aught my attention was the gold zipper detailing.  Gold and black will forever be a statement.  If you can get your hands on this, definitely do so right now.

TABITHA SIMMONS - TINSLEY LEATHER ANKLE BOOTS 

(EXACT ONE HERE)

Monochrome is the happening right now.  What perfect way to do so than in these suckers.  Heads will turn as you struct your stuff down the streets.  Even though it's just black and white, well damn that detailing because it is my everything.  I'm in love.  It's perfection, especially when paired with the right outfit.

ALAÏA - EYELET-EMBELLISHED LEATHER ANKLE BOOTS

(EXACT ONES HERE)

Again, just like the Christian Louboutin boots I showed about, these are such a stunning elegant statement piece that every girl should be fortunate enough to own.  That would be the day, right ladies?

That's all for today's post!  I'll talk to you guys in my next one.  BYE!!!

XOXO, Sophia

#MustHaveMondays - Cape Coats

Hey there everyone!  So as you can tell from the title of this post #MustHaveMonday is a new series I've decided to try out.  So I guess we shall see how it goes :) Anyways, to start of this series I've decided to start it off with a winter Must Have/Essentials/Trend... whatever you wish to call it.

Capes Coats

DKNY 

(Exact one here)

Burberry

(Exact one here) 

BCBG
(Exact one here)

Cape coats are all fashion bloggers have been talking about this season.  To name some fashion bloggers Blaire Eadie http://atlantic-pacific.blogspot.ca and Kristina Bazan http://www.kayture.com

Definitely take some time to check out their blogs if you have not already :)

Anyways, cape coats are the perfect elegant way to stay one up from a plain ol' jacket that everyone has.  There is so much shape, structure, and elegance to how they flow and give off such a mature yet glowing effect.  And... they go with pretty much any outfit.

Comment down below what your winter must have is!

XOXO, Sophia