A Winner Needs A Wand

Today I remembered why I am minoring in Film Studies. I've had a few of those classes where I'm just there for the credit and don't actually pay attention in class, but the classes I'm taking right now are so interesting and I love them. In my evening class we watched The Maltese Falcon which was made in 1941, directed by John Huston and based on the novel by Dashiell Hammet. 

This movie was probably one the best I've seen in a long time. I was so smitten with Humphrey Bogart as Samuel Spade. I don't know what it is, his face, his impeccable style or the way he talked, but Humphrey Bogart is a heartthrob! If you don't believe me, take a look for yourself.

 

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Sometimes I wish modern day style were like it was in the 1930's and 1940's. I find that right now the dress is so casual, with sweatpants and what not. If only every day wear were as nice as the outfits in this movie.

This Modern Love

Today was such a nice day. I cozied up in a cardigan and scarf and went to class feeling pretty good. I don't know what it was about today, it could have been that I aced one of my assignments, my delicious Pumpkin Spice Latte or seeing one of my darling bff's, but I felt so good today! That was, until it started to rain heavily and I was stuck walking home in the rain with soaked feet. So, I really need to get a new pair of fall boots, ones that don't suck! I'll probably buy some new ones this week, I don't think the ones I have right now will last another week, eep! Well, that's a short update from today, I'm sleepy so time to cozy up under my duvet and listen to the rain outside.

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*I've decided that I'm going to start integrating more of my own photos into my posts. I don't like not having anything to show that's actually from me. I think it'll personalize my little blog a bit more. Also, I love this picture, I don't know why.

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Font change to Helvetica! I'm not sure if I really like it, but I thought I'd test it out and see what the hype is all about...

After joining Lookbook a few short months ago, I've completely fallen head over heels for the website. I could literally browse through it forever and find tons of outfit inspiration. The one challenge I face when it comes to buying and styling clothes is that my mind draws a blank on what to pair things with. I'll see a really cute outfit on someone and then have no idea how to pull it off myself. I think in this case, I really need to be critical in the items I like and how to style them. Lookbook is so great, you can hype your favourite looks and browse through them when you're stuck on what to wear. Anyways, here are a few photos that I've hyped and am lusting after. The last outfit shot is definitely my favourite. All pictures are by ladies from Lookbook.

The Past and Pending

Happy Autumn everyone! I'm so excited to finally be in the fall season now. There is so much to do in the next little while before the winter hits us with snowflakes and twinkling lights. To celebrate, I'll be making Butternut Squash soup and spending my evening in class. I promise a real blog post is soon to come!

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I love StumbleUpon. It introduces me to new websites I would have never discovered on my own. I get updates sent to my e-mail of websites I might like and a few days ago, I was directed to the amazing design website Desire to Inspire. After browsing through pages of incredible inspiration, I was wowed by the home of Brazilian pattern designer Lione Monte. This home is so me. White walls with small pops of colour in the fabric, which is very practical, especially for small spaces. This design aesthetic is definitely something I want to achieve in my next apartment. Take a look at Monte's cute home:

Teenage Dream

Change is Good

I have class tonight. Garrr. I've been severely lacking on my blog posts this week, but I promise one tonight as soon as I get home from class. Until then, here's a pretty picture to tide you over.

O My Heart

Today is just one of those inside days where you can cozy up in a blanket and watch the world reinvent itself through the rain. Where sidewalks are swept clean of dirt and cigarette butts, and that earthy smell arises from the ground.  I honestly live for these days. Often in life things can be so hectic and unpredictable, and we need one of those rainy days to relax and recharge ourselves. A perfect day to sleep in and watch a movie.

For dinner I made maple-roasted chicken with sweet potatoes. It was delish. The first meal that felt home cooked. I added cubes of butternut squash to add some flavour and it complimented everything perfectly. Recipe compliments of RealSimple. I saved half of it for dinner tomorrow, and I'll probably end up making more, y'know, since I have like 3/4 of butternut squash left. Maybe I should tackle butternut squash soup? Nom.

Hold On

Well, school has officially started and I'm ringing in the new school year with a terrible cold. It was already awkward enough sniffling and sneezing, but silently suffering in a quiet and cramped classroom isn't very nice.  And somehow today my cold just got 10x worse, with a nasty cough that can't even be suppressed with medication. Oh well, I might as well get it out of my system before classes become more serious. 

The weather is starting to become more predictable, and is staying well under 20 degrees which is great, but this means it's time to tweak the wardrobe so it's more weather appropriate. I don't know what it is, but with every season, I seem to forget how to dress for the season and it takes me a while to get used to it. I'll probably spend the day looking through Lookbook and Weardrobe and stalking my favourite blogs. 

If You Rescue Me

I'm sick. A mere day after moving. Time to start popping vitamin C pills like skittles and keeping tissues with me wherever I go. I'm not fond of being sick, especially when in such close proximity to strangers in class, sneezing and sniffling. There are some nice things about being sick though, like using it as a crutch to get out of things you don't enjoy, like school work, people you don't like and getting up early. 

It's been a while since I did a decor post, and seeing as I'll be in bed with the sniffles, a bedroom post seems appropriate and fitting. LivingEtc just oozes decor inspiration, which is what my bedroom is in need of.

I'm Good, I'm Gone

Well, tomorrow is almost upon us. It's time to make the trip back to Ottawa for the new school year. One more year and then I'll be done. Done. Urgh, it's time to go back to packing. For some reason, I find it hard to believe that I'll be leaving at 10:00am, I barely have anything packed. Time to put my headphones in and get to work. With my room in Ottawa striped bare of clothing and items, I'll be able to make it all nice and tidy and maybe even post pictures of it. Until then, here's a pretty picture.

Photographer Jeff Wall. I love this photo, it's magic.

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