FIFTY-ONE/ jude law and a semester abroad

Band tees are a staple in my wardrobe. I can seriously never have too many of them. I go to a ton of concerts so I pick them up there, and I order a lot online as well. The majority of the band tees that I own are reserved for wearing around the house but I do wear a few of them to work and to run errands. They are just undeniably comfortable and they are great expression of who you are.

One of the only things in this world that I'm more passionate about than fashion is music and I strongly believe that you can tell a lot about a person by who their favourite artists are. Although I don't create any music of my own, I listen to an (almost) unhealthy amount of it. I view music as an escape and it has the ability to comfort me and alter my mood. I love a whole range of genres, with pop punk probably being at the top of always growing list. Seeing live music is my absolute favourite thing in the world and I've travelled to different cities and provinces to see my some of my favourite bands. The band on this t-shirt is Brand New and they have been a staple in my life ever since high school. I still get goosebumps whenever I listen to their music. The most wonderful part about them, in my opinion, is that every album they have is a completely different genre. Although they're all pretty dark, they have an album that suits every mood.

I paired this band tee with a maxi skirt, a purple cardigan with faux fur, leopard print shoes, pink lips and a ton of black and gold accessories to make it slightly less casual. 

T-SHIRT/ Online SWEATER/ Dress Barn PURSE/ Zara (via consignment)
BRACELETS/ Ardenes SKIRT/ Lane Bryant SHOES/ Airwalk

* All pictures were taken by Michael Tundo

TWENTY-EIGHT/ instagram

I have been so uninspired lately, it's ridiculous. I know it's a pretty lame excuse, but when it gets to -30°C, and sometimes even colder with the windchill, it becomes more and more difficult to get out of bed - let alone make yourself look fabulous. I'm convinced that this new found laziness is what sparked my interest in Instagram. I only got my iPhone a little over a month ago, so I am fairly new to it, but I have to admit that I am full blown addicted right now. It's a little embarrassing .. I really need to put my phone down and pick up my dSLR to snap some outfit pics. I can't help it right now, but I promise you that I will post at least one outfit post within the next week.

Here's a bit of what I've been up to the last month or so, as documented by my Instagram.

My past month, via Instagram.
(my username is rosiexwaugh if you wish to follow)

1. Saw Alexisonfire for the very last time / Christmas brunch spread / Thrfiting at Goodwill with my friend Michael

2. Cleaned out my closet /  Finally got a Brand New t-shirt / The wine I got for Christmas!

3. Obsessed with my new Ralph Lauren crested blazer / and my Ralph Lauren sheets / and my thrifted heart shaped purse

4. New (to me) Marc by Marc Jacobs purse from Rikochet Resale / Getting another tattoo / My second, and possibly the worlds smallest, tattoo