Favourite Outfits of 2015 | Hello 2016

I am most definitely not the same woman I was one year ago. Twenty fifteen has been my year of fearless. It's been scary incredible and I'm so grateful to have shared so much of it with you. As always, thank you so much for your support of my blog, it means so much. To all my blogger buddies, keep on sharing your creativity and thoughts with the world, I love following along. 

Here are 15 things I'm proud of doing in 2015.

1. Shared my story of anxiety and suicidal thoughts.

2. Survived winter.

3. Kept a steady yoga practice.

4. Learneding to love and embrace my body.

5. Made time for me.

6. Ran a 5 km race.

7. Taught myself how to dye my own hair.

8. Made a few new friends.

9. Had good times with old friends. 

9. Moved to a better apartment. 

10. Surviveding a breakup.

11. Called my grandma more than usual.

12. Ran a 10 km race.

13. Tried White Tantric Yoga.

14. Made some fucking awesome dinners.

15. Went on live TV twice.

Here are my favourite outfits of the year.

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BYE BYE 2014!

Just before it becomes 2015, I wanted to reflect a little bit and I've also rounded up 10 of my favourite outfits of 2014. This year definitely had it's challenges but that also meant that I learned and grew a lot. I was fortunate to have many new experiences and finally hopped on a plane for the first time ever. I overcame many fears and was able to have the courage to ask for help when I needed it. I've learned a lot about myself this year. Most importantly that I will never dye my hair brown again. 

I am soooo looking forward to 2015. I love a fresh start. There will be a new set of challenges and adventures to come in 2015 and I can't wait to see what will happen. Happy New Year! Stay safe and don't drink and drive. If you're in Ottawa (Canada), take advantage of Operation Red Nose (free rides) or if you're anywhere else in the world, please phone a friend, call a cab, take a bus, or even walk! It's better than risking it. 

Thanks to all my fabulous readers for showing your support of my blog this year. I truly do it purely because I enjoy it and it's become a hobby for me. Thanks to my blogger friends for welcoming me into the fashion blogging community with open arms. Part of blogging is commenting and supporting other bloggers. This year I've gotten to chat with some pretty awesome ladies around the world who share the same love of fashion and thrifting that I do. That's pretty awesome if you ask me! To my blogger friends: I love checking your blogs to see what you've been up to and most importantly what you're wearing! Keep it up because I really enjoy viewing your blogs as much as I love updating mine.

I wish you all the best in 2015 and hope it brings you everything you hope for and more!

From left: Keeping Things Groovy, Knits for Spring?, Carnivale, Colour Me Wild, I Think I'm Turning Japanese, 

From left: Afternoon Tea & A Wedding, MODern, 90s Two-Piece, Ottawa Vintage Clothing Show, Camel Coat/Grunge Boots 

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2013: Two-month shopping hiatus.

This may come as a shock to you--

I have decided to go on a two-month shopping hiatus. 

Yes, me! I've given this mini-resolution a lot of thought. Besides the obvious reasons like saving time and money, my main reason for doing this is that I literally have no more space to keep adding to my closet weekly. In fact, a few weeks ago my closet rail actually snapped and my closet essentially exploded with clothes.  

My closet, post-explosion. 

I have too much stuff and it's made it more difficult to get ready in the morning. I've been less creative with my outfits and I hate it. 

It's actually been proven that when we have too many options, we will likely feel like we've made the wrong decision. Having less options to choose from in my closet will make it easier for me to get dressed and I will be forced to get creative-- something I love and miss doing. 

In order to complete my shopping hiatus, I will follow two rules:

1. Not allowed to purchase/attain ANY clothes or accessories between January 1, 2013 and March 1, 2013. 
2. Allowed to purchase undergarments when needed. 

You may be thinking... What will happen to your blog?

Nothing.

I will continue blogging and sharing my journey with you! I look forward to this challenge and I truly believe I can do it.

My other 2013 resolutions include:

- be a kinder, more patient person
- continue to eat healthy
- be more physically active
- save money for England trip 
- pay off student loans

I really believe in goal setting. I think if you start out with a goal in mind and make a plan to achieve it, anything can happen. Attitude is very important to goal setting too. You have to try to keep a positive mentality and find ways to remind yourself of the end result.

"2013" aka "the best year yet":

A few years ago, my best friend Rosie came up with what seemed to be fictional idea at the time- that 2013 would be the absolute best year. And as the time got closer, certain things would hint at this idea and now it's become a complete reality. Rosie, along with me and many of our friends, have come to believe that 2013 will be amazing. From new music to new beginnings and new clothing stores, we just know it will be awesome. 

Happy New Year and wish me luck! 

What are your 2013 resolutions? 

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