{Halloween Week} Memento Mori

Dress- Zara | heels c/o Sole Society | necklace- Forever 21 | nugget ring- Michael Kors

For those unfamiliar with the term, a memento mori (Latin for 'remember that you will die') is a popular artistic convention used throughout art history for illustrating the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of death. It always fascinated me during my undergrad days (because let's face it, when you're young you tend to think that death doesn't apply to you), and now that Halloween is finally here, it couldn't feel more appropriate.

So enjoy this ghoulish holiday and all its macabre charm, but do not go gentle into that good night � we have a lot of living left to do, and I for one plan on celebrating that fact with a fist-full of mini chocolates. xx

Photos by Jerry Aulenbach

{Style} Polished Grunge...

Plaid dress- Kenzie (old) | studded leather jacket- Zara | heels c/o Sole Society (love the black version too) | Sloan quilted bag- Michael Kors | ring- House of Harlow | bangles c/o Forever 21 | watch- Michael Kors
 

Sleep-ins, coffee in bed and telling that nagging little voice in your head that you should be at work to take a hike � Man I love long weekend Mondays! So here's to everyone having the loveliest of days, including tasty treats, quality time with loved ones and some much-needed fun in the sun! xx

{Style} Back to Life...

Well, it's official; I survived camping in the bear-ridden back-country (nice initiation, huh?) with only two near car accidents, a minor tent fire (I'm not joking) and half a dozen bug bites... Let's just say it's been quite a weekend. Good thing I don't have to work today, because I really need the extra day to sort out my life (and my back).

But enough about me, how was everybody's weekend?! Fill me in! xx

Silk top- Nine West | leopard print jeans- Joe's Jeans (similar here) | studded heels c/o Sole Society | translucent clutch- 9September | sunnies- Karen Walker | bracelets- J.Crew Factory + Joe Fresh | ring- Forever 21 | watch- Michael Kors

{Style} Lucky Stripe...

If I didn't know any better, I would say we're having an unofficial stripe theme week here on AiF... And by week I of course mean a three day stint, but still. All stripes, all the time. Stay tuned to see which print I abuse next week � Watch out polka dots, this could mean you.

Happy Friday, friends! Let's make every moment count... xx

Striped top- J.Crew | faux leather shorts- H&M (similar here) | heels c/o Sole Society | clutch- BCBG | sunnies- Karen Walker | necklace- J.Crew | bracelets c/o Forever 21 | watch- Michael Kors

Photos by Brittney Le Blanc

{Style} Into The Trees...

Always down for a little stripe-on-stripe action (does that sound weird?), I thought I would go for gold by pairing vertical and horizontal stripes, a no-no by most quadra-plus-generarian standards. Regardless, I'm digging the combo and how it just happened to perfectly match the backdrop... Talk about a happy accident! To illustrate the awesomeness of this outfit/backdrop combo-coincidence, I'd like to borrow these sage words from ICP: "There's enough miracles here to blow your brains... Magic everywhere in this bitch." Well said boys... well said.

Denim jacket- H&M | striped shirt- Zara | striped skirt- Forever 21 | heels c/o Sole Society | neon crossbody bag- Cambridge Satchel | collar necklace- Forever 21 | ring- J.Crew | bracelet- The Bay | watch- Michael Kors

Photos by Sandy Joe Karpetz

{Style} Subconscious Style...

Is it me, or is this outfit suuuuper reminiscent of MLP as Nancy Botwin in Weeds? The shorts, the loose fitting top � heck, event the side pony tail � are oddly conjuring up images of Nancy in my mind... And for the record, completely unintentional (despite the fact that I'm currently rewatching the series on Netflix). The subconscious mind, am I right?

Happy weekending, friends! xx

Leopard print tank- Forever 21 (old, similar here) | denim shorts- Forever 21 | heels c/o Sole Society | clutch- vintage Saint Laurent | necklace- Urban Outfitters | cuff- Joe Fresh (similar style here) | knuckle rings c/o Style Lately | watch- Michael Kors

{Style} Sole Struck...

Normally not a fan of Mondays, this one in particular is shaping up to be awesome because: 1. I'm in my hometown of Victoria this week (woot!) 2. It's my birthday today! and 3. I got some sweet new shoes from Sole Society! I don't think I've ever had a Monday that called for so many exclamation points! Anyways, highlights of said awesome Monday will include spending time with my parents, gallivanting with Mr. AiF and hitting up a 90's dance party with friends... I could get used to this. xx

Outfit details: denim shirt- Urban Outfitters; floral pants- Forever 21; t-strap heels c/o Sole Society; clutch- vintage Saint Laurent; necklace + bracelets- Forever 21; watch- Michael Kors