winter garden

these pictures are slightly blurry, but that's the weak wintery sun for you. good thing spring is here so will have prettier, brighter pictures very soon. anyways, this is how i do a winter floral, layered with a sheer shirt, socks over tights and cozy ankle boots. i walked from one end of toronto to other this day, over 4 hrs round trip and stayed cozy/wozy.
i always pick walking over driving.
wearing: top:aritzia, dress:vintage, tights and socks: h&m, boots: cougar, bag: mulberry

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a canadian icon- the cougar pillow boot

with fall finally arriving i can once again pile on the layers and enjoy all the best parts of fashion, chunky knits, coats and boots - lots of boots.

cougar was nice enough to once again let me try out a pair of their boots for fall 11. i fell in love with the brand last year when they sent me a few pairs and i purchased my much loved cougar moola boots, so i was so excited to try out their re-launched pillow boots. the tan leather cougar pillow boots became a canadian icon in 1976, putting the brand on the map. the new version have all the warmth and utility of the original - waterproof and warm up to -24degrees celsius/-11degrees fahrenheit, with a modern look and gorgeous italian leather construction. the boots i recieved were one of only 900 produced in the signature tan leather and run for $270. they also come in saddle brown, black and a black with brown sole combo for $240. there are shorter, zip up and zip up knee high versions available, but the classic shape is my favourite. check out the website for more info and they are holding a contest to win a pair! www.pillowboot.com you can find out where to buy them here and also check out cougar's facebook as well. i'm also planning on purchasing these gorgeous cougar marlas - omg the perfect low heeled winter boot - the moola for 2011.

below is a video explaining the looks i've styled around my pillow boots. the 90's grunge girly look and modern downtown street look.

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easy

long sleeved loose tops with minis and shorts.

one of my favourite combinations, anytime of year.

it tones down the sex and makes the look a little more easy.

sweater: aritzia, skirt and leggings: h&m, boots: cougar

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black panther

a few more spots underneath my leopard coat. my fuzzy zara sweater. worn with lots of flippy layers and the best winter booties.
sweater: zara, top: topshop, skirt: h&m, boots: cougar moola

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snow leopard

it actually isn't very snowing in this shot, but i sure was cold. all bundled in my moola boots and vintage leopard print trench. i got this coat maybe 6 years ago for 70$ it feels like velvet, so lush. i wore it so much when i first got it, but it's been hiding in the closet for a while and it was about time for a revival. that's the best thing about vintage you can hang on to it forever and keep re-introducing it into your wardrobe. tomorrow you get too see the outfit underneath...

trench: vintage, scarf: h&m, gloves: gap, bag: pendleton, boots: cougar moola

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roses in the snow

my favourite winter buy - cougar moola boots.

i mentioned them in my cougar boots post as a style i'd like to buy after trying out the brand. i ending up getting them last month off sears.ca and they've become my go to footwear. comfy, warm, winter appropriate and worn here with my floral aritzia leggings.

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it's cold outside

an outtake from my cougar boots post. you get a better look at my winter accessories. the gap did so many great pieces this season. i picked up this chunky circle scarf and a pair of fingerless gloves. so not warm enough, but absolutely necessary in our touch screen/texting world. def. a true north look.

scarf and gloves: gap, vest and jeans: urban outfitters, boots: thanks to cougar, shirt: vintage, bag: mulberry leah

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cougar boots - rain or snow.

cougar boots is reaching out to bloggers to review their revamped winter and rain boot lines and i was delighted to be asked to participate. this is how i styled the regal rain boots and ringo star winter boots i was given. so cute and completely functional, i'm in love. for my full review and more information on cougar check out my vlog.

these are some of my other favourtie boots off the cougar website.

left to right: the rider, the moola and the uranium (i need these!)

top look: vest: urban outfitters, hoodie: american apparel, jeans: hudson, sunglasses: linda farrow vintage, boots: cougar

bottom look: jacket: philip lim, jeans: hudson, boots: cougar, headband: zara, gloves: gap

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