Winter in Western Canada

Many fashion conscious folks are outspokenly against anything "matchy-matchy," striving instead for an effortless, just-thrown-together look. I'm not one of these people - I love cohesion and an overarching theme - but there is definitely more intrigue in outfits that match subtly rather than tone-for-tone. 

For example, I love colors paired on a gradient, or ones that coexist in nature. My skirt and tights remind me of the sunset, how golden rays melt right into apricot ones. Then there's the grey-green lining of my jacket - it doesn't quite match the moss colored gloves, but they're shades you'd find side-by-side in a forest (as perfectly demonstrated by my backdrop.) Filigree leaf earrings made the final touch...one of those details that would go unnoticed by most people, but adds to the theme of the outfit in a small way and makes me happy. 

These beautiful fingerless gloves were a Christmas gift from my Mom. You can see another example of her talent in the poncho she knit me in this post. I offhandedly mentioned wanting a pair some time ago, and though I forgot about it she never did. Wearing knit/crochet feels so different when made by someone you know versus buying it in a store. Maybe it's because I'm a sentimental type, but they feel extra cozy and warm. 

The shoes were also a Christmas gift, from my husband (a style I've had my eye on forever). My aesthetic is not very preppy, yet I adore pieces that give off that crisp, back-to-school vibe like these oxfords and my pleated skirt. Winter in western Canada is like a perpetual autumn so clothing like this keeps it feeling fresh rather than dreary. 

 What I'm Wearing

Coat - Hydraulic 
Skirt - Aeropostale
Purse - Cree
Shoes - American Eagle
Fingerless gloves - hand-knit by Mom