October In a Gist

This post has been long overdue and I extremely apologize to my blog and you, if you happen to pop by every so often, for the lack of updates. I feel remorse because I promised a more "maintained blog" but as usual, midterm papers and exams chained me so I don't get to blog. Just kidding, it seems like school is such a drag, honestly it isn't! I love learning, I just don't like how pressured I am (I'm sure you feel the same way) to finish back to back papers, exams, and do exceptionally well on it.

Anyhow...

As the people really close to me probably know, October is my favorite month! Not just because it's my birth month (Okay fine, maybe I'm a little bias), but also it's the middle of Fall season. It's when Canada's Thanksgiving is, meaning all those good pumpkin pies and yummy harvest foods (corn!) are everywhere (and, pumpkin spiced lattes and graham lattes!). Also, Halloween is my favorite "holiday/event" next to Christmas because you guessed it... I like horror, carved pumpkins, costume dress ups (or at least seeing other people's dress up game), and candies! This month as well is the prime weather- not freezing cold but isn't warm either.

 I went to Vancouver Fashion Week early this month too! My first ever fashion week.

 Monika Lepschy's sleek and eccentric S/S 16 collection

 What I'm wearing: LBD- American Apparel, Bag- H&M

Blanket scarf- Plum (local store: http://plum.ca), brown belt- Kate French (local store and the place I work at! http://katefrench.ca), booties- Exposure (local store: http://exposureclothing.ca)

On my lips: Nars, Velvet Matte lip pencil in Mysterious Red

Up next: A plethora of pumpkin patch group photos

 And you catch the first sightings of my man!

  

 And lastly....

 For Halloween, my roommates and I carved Adventure Time pumpkins (I did BMO)! We absolutely love the show that our daily routine consists of watching it during dinner time (Everyone has to be present. No excuses. Papers have to wait).

Cheers! Laarni, xoxo

September outfit diary

As Fall's starting to creep into the northern hemisphere; days are getting shorter and colder, nights- longer and mistier. Though it won't be below 0 (or not even below +5)anytime soon in the west coast, I'm glad I can finally slowly layer up and wear my favorite comfy outfits.

First look:

 (Top: Hypr at Kate French | Pants: Kate French)

 (Necklace: Oak + Fort | Flats: Zara)

It was a pleasant sunny day but not too warm, and since it was an early school day and I wanted to look at least presentable yet absolutely comfy like I'm just lounging at home in my PJ's, I opted for this look.

PS. Above photos are shot from Highstreet at South Granville, it's another local store but they mostly carry the amazing, LA based-brand: Wildfox. My photos are shot by their manager-in-training, Abby!

She's really nice and was very helpful when I was looking for a gift for a friend. Definitely stop by and say hi! The store is very welcoming and your fitting room experience is an oh-so-instagram-worthy feel (if you're down to those stuff).

Second look:

 (Leather jacket: gifted | Top: my grandma's | Blanket scarf: Plum, Vancouver)

(Boyfriend jeans: Target | Trainers: Sketchers)

Second look- a.k.a "how to dress your Sketchers", and when you don't have anyone with you... Mirror selfie!

On a different note, midterms and research papers are coming way too fast at me that I may not update for a month but nevertheless, I'm always in Instagram and Snapchat! So don't fret.

Cheers! Laarni xoxo

Current Favorites

As I focus on being a lifestyle blog now, I will be starting off with the current stuff I'm totally loving right now. 
September is the start of a new term, a new season (which is my favorite btw!), and a whole new living for me.

1. Body Shop's Vitamin E skin care collection (The basics)