Getting Winter Ready!

Hey guys! I had the day off today which is something I had been looking forward to … this meant catching up on sleep (which I have been slightly lacking as of late), treating myself to a nice breakfast in the company of some loved ones and of course, grabbing a Starbucks peppermint mocha to start the rest of the day off on the right foot :p (this is my favourite Christmas drink if I have not already told you about ten thousand times!). My mission today (other than catching up on sleep, grabbing breakfast, tidying up etc..) was to find a warm cozy sweater for winter. I rarely shop with a purpose .. I know this sounds horrible but I pretty much have everything I need – which means I tend to only buy things when I am out and it catches my eye and I fall in absolute love (which has not really happened lately) or its an amazing deal/sale that I absolutely cannot pass up because I will kick myself in the but later… but today was different. I wanted to pick up a couple basic shirts which I have been wearing the heck out of lately and a nice cozy sweater. I ended up going to Vaughn Mills which is an outlet mall here in Ontario – I ended up finding a white and grey basic tops (white one is loose and short sleeve and the grey is sheer and fitted) at Marciano for half off the lowest price – they were marked down to $40 plus 50% off and ..the best part is … I got an extra $15 off because I had not used my customer account in a VERY long time ..so apparently they add $15 to your card to entice you to shop there again (which I most likely won’t – I don't shop there very much – I used to a few years ago – its too pricey and the quality does not reflect in the price you pay I find … and most of the clothing items are not really “me”). Bonus, I got both tops for about $25.

Now onto the sweater … I wanted a very warm printed sweater for winter … I usually buy vintage chunky knits but I had this image in my head of what I wanted that I could not seem to find at Value Village SO I was on a mission to find it – and pay full price for it… and I did … I found it at Aritzia … I know a lot of people probably already have this but it really was love at first sight… I love that it is the perfect length ..it is a zip up and perfect to layer with ..and its made of lambs wool (but not the scratchy type – this one is actually very comfortable and wearable). It was expensive at $85 but I know it is one of those pieces that I will be wearing very often in the winter and fall so if you factor in the price you pay per wear – it is worth it (at least for me!).

Lastly, next on my list was a cute pair of winter boots that were …actually warm! I was lucky enough to have Cougar send me a wonderful pair (actually two – rain boots and the boots pictured above but the rain boots I have not tested out yet).. I was a tad sceptical at first .. I am not going to lie .. when I think Cougar boots I think back to my childhood days and those were not very trendy to say the least … I was extremely surprised when these arrived! The fur does not look cheap …the boots can be worn with the fur facing inwards so it looks like an over the knee boot (which I love – I have never seen a boot of this type like that) .. or rolled down to have the fur showing … they are patent towards the front and a durable nylon making up the rest of the boot – these babies are WARM (they go to –30 degrees Celsius)! These are the type of boots perfect for those who want a fully functional winter boot but with a little pizazzz… I don't want to start sounding like a spokesperson but I really do love these – companies will send out products .. and many of which I don't like … so I simply don't review … these I love! I have not tested them in snow yet but we will be skiing this winter so as soon as I do – I will let you know how they held up ;) … The only downside is that they are slightly pricey at about $170. You can check out their winter selection here if you like: http://www.cougarboots.com/. I love the way this company has rebranded themselves – they are back on my “good side” ..haha.. no more scary childhood memories of ugly plastic pink booties!

I don't know about you guys but Christmas and winter seems to be quickly approaching and this is one season that I prefer “dragged out” if you know what I mean – I start prepping for Christmas in late October and I do not know where the time goes! It’s already November! Next week I might bring out the Christmas tree and music …haha…

xox