Across the Pond: Adventures in Scotland

Here it is.. here are my crazy adventures in Scotland, the land of haggis, golf and a fine ale. Admittedly I am still in shock with how beautiful it is. Having grown up in a city that was majorly developed in the 1960s and 70s, cement and funky tile jobs are the norm. Here 'New Town' was built throughout 1700s to the 1800s. Passing row upon row of beautiful ornate flats in this lovely city settled in on the coast of the North Sea with a majestic dormant volcano rising from the middle - one cannot complain. 

On top of trying to make friends and keeping on top of my school work, I have been exploring the city as much as possible! The rain isn't as aggressive as many promised me it would be, which allowed my first month here to involve exploring a few little areas. My residence is at the bottom of Arthurs Seat which has entertained me for hours of hiking. I went to Portobello beach with a few girls where we walked along the boardwalk and ate fish and chips! 

There are days when I miss sour patch kids (our version that is!), the word 'eh' being passed around freely and cars that drive on the right hand side of the road. But here I have tea cakes, lots of people saying funny things in funny accents and oddly shaped plugs! 

But in all seriousness, I love it. It is beautiful and I am so lucky to have this opportunity. 

Much love to all fellow Canadians and my new Scottish/British/International friends! 

- M xx

Probably Enough with the Neon

dress, Target - necklace, H&M - shoes & bag, Aldo - blazer, Topshop

K so this is a silly collection of photos. I knew I would want to blog about the outfit but we had a busy day planned so I put off taking the pictures. Stupidly these were taken when I was sweaty, gross and yucky feeling after a plate of poutine big enough to feed a small family. 

As you can see I am also playing peekaboo with my shoes, which was silly cause they are my favourite part of the outfit. They were 15$ and originally 50$ from Aldo.. sweet deals! 

Also, if you live in Toronto. ENTER THIS CONTEST PLEEEEASE: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=390655977654100&set=a.390655964320768.100237.173899159329784&type=3&theater 

Thanks bye!

-M

Following the Trend

skirt and shirt, random factory outlet - bra, The Gap - blazer, Topshop - shoes, Barnardo - bag, Aldo - sunnies, Thirfted

I fell in love with pleats about four year ago now.

There is this skirt (that I still have and have worn in several posts) that my mom bought for me about six years ago that I didn't wear for a few years then finally I realized I loved it and I couldn't take it off! (run on sentence much??) Once I found the beauty in that skirt I couldn't stop obsessing over pleats. I bought the bright yellow one from the post below a few years ago. I started obsessing over the long pleated ones from designers with price tags I could only dream of matching! Finally this blue one just sort of fell into my hands. 

I don't necessarily love trends, if I like them, I wear them, that is about it! This outfit was so comfy for a rainy day around Montreal. I love the peekaboo blouse, with my new tropical bra! So much fun!

Thank you to Harry who took all these lovely pictures! 

-M

Photo Diary: Montreal

A collection of pretty photos, nothing crazy, just a bit of inspiration. The buildings in old Montreal were beautiful, it was like stepping from a normal Canadian city into Paris. Gorgeous, beautiful and fun. That was my trip in three words! 

-M