Be Mine, Valentine.

Valentine's Day is a tough holiday. I think we can agree that the origin (Saint Valentine) and the holiday it is today, doesn't quite come together. However, it's kind of one-of-those-things that you either have to ignore it (which is quite impossible), or go with it. So I go with it.

However, I think you can have some fun with Valentine's (or Galentine's) day! This year, a few of my coupled friends found ways that don't break the bank to celebrate, as well as single friends finding ways to celebrate, too!

I hope I don't put anybody off here... but I think this was the best Valentine's Day (in the crossover between the history of Valentine's days and the years of my life). Here's a few reasons why:

• our first MARRIED valentine's day
• got to pick out from the "husbands" valentine's cards (warning: they're quite verbose, I prefer simple cards)
• pink hair
• three words: bacon wrapped steak
• another many words: homemade heart-shaped red velvet cookie ice cream sandwiches
• spent the day with my grandmother (I'm so glad she's back and recovered from the hospital!)

 

 suede zip: Vince, favourite tank: Vince, magenta circle skirt: American Apparel, tights: Bloomingdales, hiker boots: Two Lips via Victoria's Secret, zigzag bangles: Asos, pointed gold bangle: Juillet One Three, Necklace: Cara Couture

This suede jacket from Vince is one of my favourites. First, I love that olive colour, it simply goes with everything! Also, the quality of their pieces is amazing. I also have a leather jacket that is buttery soft, and this suede is no exception. I've had this for a couple of years now, and it still looks just as stunning as it did when purchased.

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

grayscale.

I am really enjoying black & white photos... whether they're meant to be, or the wardrobe and background simply allow it. Here's some shots from a couple of photo shoots I had the privilege being in.

from the photo shoot with Jessika Levine.

from our engagement shoot.

from a trip to the zoo... which always leads to great pictures.

from my birthday party.

This first shoot was with Elizabeth Rudge (see her work here!).

1. dress American Apparel   2. two-tone nylons ASOS   3. studded heels Rock & Republic   4. peplum coat ASOS   5. black backless dress Lana Rose   6. leather knee-patch legging Romeo and Juliet Couture   7. black litas Jeffrey Campbell   8. black leather motorcycle gloves Urban Outfitters

This second photo shoot was with the amazing Alex Lim (see more of his work here!) a while back. It was amazing working with him on one of my first photo shoots ever! He also has a very talented team that he works with :) 

1. corset dress Betsey Johnson   2. feather bolero Mango   3. chain necklace Urban Outfitters   4. winged sweater ASOS   5. print kimono from NastyGal   6. lucite heels Aldo

a grande engagement.

As you may have picked up from the last post, my charming & adorable boyfriend of the past three years proposed! I should have known... but I had been so busy with my graduation that I had forgotten I told him "you have to wait until after I graduate!" to propose. Little did I know he would wait exactly one week! He flew in our friend, and amazing photographer, Jessica Valle for the proposal and engagement shoot. It was quite fun working with her and Ryan while walking all round the piers and pike place for the photos. Here are my favourites; hope you enjoy them:

Engagement outfit: 1. silk print blouse Tulle   2. pima modal tank Vince   3. high waisted skirt American Apparel   4. ankle booties Forever 21

You can view more of Jessica's amazing work here!

last night's parties.

 1. print neon dress BCBG.   2. leather blazer ASOS.   3. neon yellow skinny belt ASOS.   4. winter legging American Apparel.   5. boots Sam Edelman.   6. blue-grey leather hobo Onna Erlich.

We went out to celebrate Karen's birthday with drinks and sport improv theatre at Unexpected Productions in Post Alley near Pike Place.  It was my first time at an improv show... it was fantastic! I will surely attend again.

Afterwards, we headed over to Bathtub Gin & Co. for some more drinks.  Marcus, the bartender, was great.  Everyone there had a story to tell and was incredibly friendly.  I also managed to devour an entire foot long polish hot dog (from the street vendor) while there... It was a heroic feat (for me, at least).