Steady Guy UK

i know the official trick or treat-ing is tonight. as for someone like me who doesn't really celebrate it, i take it as a sign that i need to start on my christmas shopping list already. i started writing down who i need to give gifts to this christmas and i think it just went on and on and on.. hahahahaha!

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anyway, since i live in a small city, the selection of gifts to get is limited. i've always thought of purchasing gifts online because at least they'd be unique, there are better choices out there and it's so convenient too. i was browsing online and stumbled upon Steady Guy, an up and coming urban designer label based on UK.

it has recently launched its new accessory line featuring Brixton Hats and O Clock watches. for me, during this season, i always end up getting winter gear for my family and friends and when i saw the new brixton hat collection, i immediately thought of my guy friends that would love to get that. they're sleek, trendy and practical too.

aside from that, i really got excited when i saw the o clock watches. first of all, they have this minimalist style to them but the choice of colors really add that extra oomph to the line. i love that it came in both dark neutral colors as well as bright bold ones. perfect gift for him and her and really versatile to whatever style they may have. plus it doesn't hurt that they came fitted in cans -- awesome packaging!

how about you? have you started christmas shopping yet?

recent purchases..

so as i've mentioned in my old posts, i went on quite a shopping spree when i was in calgary. right now, i've tucked them away in my closet but since i haven't really done any decent fashion post (and i don't have an outfit photo to share with you today), i thought i'd share with you what i got...

i need more bottoms: loose trousers and cheap denim jeans from forever 21


not as pictured: this blazer in a cream color from h&m and berets (not toques) from talula c/o aritzia


camel love: coat & corduroys in this season's it color from zara
oh and i also got wedges, but i can't find them in zara's site anymore


skin care essentials: finally got st ive's mask & scrub on sale!


make up musts: nyx jumbo eye pencil in milk & mac matte powder blush in prism

quite a handful, eh? most of those are really things that have been on my ''need'' list like a good coat for winter, some trousers to give me more outfit combinations for work and the mask which i ran out of a few weeks ago. some of them, i just got by using old store gift cards that i have kept in my stash like the beret, blazer and blush (alliteration, much?). and some i just can't resist buying because of their insane cheap price namely the jeans for $11, the scrub for $3 and the eye pencil for $4.

how about you?? what have you bought lately? any good stuff out there that you've discovered?

bittersweet last day..

i had one more free day in calgary since i was able to request it at work. unfortunately, the boy had to go back to his routine of working 8-4 so after preparing breakfast with him, i was left to do some last minute shopping before heading back to winnipeg.

my last day in calgary was spent in the newly renovated chinook centre by my bf's place for some major shopping. the good thing was the mall had the only zara store in the city, the unfortunate thing was that the other stores i was looking forward to weren't open yet! booh!

after shopping i headed back to the apartment by using the c-train and started fixing my luggage for my trip back. it was so bittersweet since i felt so happy with my new purchases (i spent all my shopping money in zara. hahaha!), but at the same time, it was my last day with the boy. it made me feel sad that the blissful weekend was over and my time with him was just cut short just like that. *sighs*

eeepp.. pardon me for being so cheesy in the last few posts. i guess, i really just miss the boy. but on a lighter note, now that i've gotten those stories in here, i can definitely go back to my regular postings. which reminds me... while i was away, my blog was featured in here in modlychic. feel free to check it out. i'll be bringing back food tripping thursdays tomorrow so watch out for it! :D

sights and shopping

for our last day in the mountains, we checked out early out of our inn to be able to get breakfast and catch the sunrise in the town.

it turned out to be a wonderful sunny day so our drive back to calgary went well. we went through a different route going back so that we can have a different perspective and view on the road.

we even passed by a dock/reservoir to stretch out legs and take pictures of the sailboats. beautiful!

i also decided to drop by the outlet mall before heading back to his apartment since it was on the way. it was the only time i had access to an h&m and forever21 while i was there so i knew i had to get something, hahaha!

ended up pretty happy with my purchases which im hoping to debut soon! since the boy had to go back to work the following day, we quickly grabbed a bite in the food court and went back to his place early.

online wardrobe

so sorry for the hiatus. i've been running out of inspiration lately and have been too lazy to take photos of my outfit. it's a long weekend here but sadly i didn't have anything planned so for the most part i was just stuck here at home surfing the net. you know what that means to me? well, it means creating a wishlist of all sorts of items i see from my favorite retailers. hahaha!

Top Shop

Cotton On


Miss Selfridge


Dorothy Perkins


New Look

gosh.. im starting to think of fall and work-appropriate clothes! aaaaaahhh!!!

Comment of the Day: Ashley

As a rule, I hate harem pants and I can't believe I'm typing this but those honestly look pretty good. My mind is blown.

aawww thanks a lot! i was a bit sceptical when i got the harem trousers too, but i think i managed to find a way to make it work with my wardrobe and body shape.. plus, i really love the fabric and the color so i knew i had to keep it!