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    Leather and layers

    So, it’s officially fall over here. Every autumn, the change of seasons always seems to catch me off guard, as if I didn’t know that summer eventually has to end. You know, it all starts off with those days where you have no idea what to wear, because they start off super chilly, then you end up taking off all your layers in a hot, sweaty frenzy about midday. Then the ominous changing of leaf colour, signalling that it’s now socially acceptable to wear boots. Then all of a sudden, BAM — you start seeing your breath in the morning, and its officially knits season. Mother Nature’s sneaky tendencies aside,…

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    Pumpkin spice season

    Being an academic at heart, I’ve always loved this time of year. Glossy new textbooks, new stationary, and of course, a new wardrobe. It also seems that as soon as September rolls around, I’m immediately in that autumn mindset. Layering, deep colours, and rich textures. Something about fall has me smitten for classic cuts and patterns (and as an aside, also pumpkin-spice-everything!). These ankle editor pants are an instant fave in my wardrobe this season. Being petite, the pleat and tapered ankle cut are super flattering and did wonders to lengthen my legs. The iconic Glen plaid will also be so much fun to play with! From running to class,…