in the direction of the moon.

I don't remember the last time I slept through the night. It's been at least a month. Instead I find myself napping during the day, successfully missing any opportunity to not be a hermit or do anything productive (if I'm not at internship at least).

During that time? Well, I spend a lot of time listening to music. Some you can find linked below. :)

In the Direction of the Moon - Wolf Parade

Rococo - Arcade Fire

This Red Book - Pinback

Transatlanticism - Death Cab For Cutie

Never Gonna Fall In Love Again - Snow Patrol

The Death of Girl Number Two - Say Hi To Your Mom

Get Inspired!

I fell in love with a pair of frames.

As you probably know, I've been on a search for the perfect frames.

I think I'm in love.

They're legit vintage frames (circa 1950, never worn), made my a company popular in the 1950's called Imperial Optical.

This particular model is the "Duchess Libby Brown Fade". It's made of aluminum and plastic, with etched gold detailing at the brows. Gorgeous? Yes.

Originally I found a darker model: 

but ended up loving the lighter version (see the difference above) because I feel like it's more approachable and less overbearing. Since cat eye glasses are so dramatic in their silhouette, the last thing I wanted was something crazy distracting. Especially since I've taken a liking to lipsticks in bright colours (Helloooo Russian Red!). Having said that, I still wanted you to notice the glasses and their gorgeous detailing - with the frames still looking clean and feminine. Since I already have black hair, and have a pair of dark large rimmed frames as it is, I decided to change it up with these light brown/gold combos. It's a neutral, and I feel like the lighter version is more friendly looking. Cat eye glasses have a tendency to look angry to me haha

I wanted to find a pair that were vintage, flattering and still pretty. I think I found them!

Here's to hoping this works out! I'm tired of walking around blind!

I need sleep.

and better reasons to get up in the morning.

Red lips black hearts.

I've recently become completely obsessed with red lips. So much so that I actually went out and bought a MAC Bullet of my own. Russian Red, their most popular red has a more bluish tint. I love it. I love the way red lips instantly make you look put together. You could be wearing a tshirt and jeans and with bright red lips it looks like you actually tried.

I bought a cremestick along with the bullet, as the last thing I want (and probably what kept me from trying the whole red lip thing for so long) is the lipstick to feather, or look wonky.

I bought a cremestick instead of a regular lipliner pencil because I heard it lasts longer/works better with the lipstick! So far so good :)

Disappeared for a little while there.

focus.

The old and the new.

Well, for all of those with the glorious vision I lack - I'm in need of new glasses. That's the thing about actually needing to wear glasses - it's not so much a choice as a necessity. 

Anyhew..

Since I am one of those unfortunate enough to actually need glasses to see, I've been searching for a pair that I find classic but something I won't get bored of so easily. I'm especially fond of mixing items of clothing that are originally very masculine and mixing it with feminine aspects (boy blazers with cute flats or skirts and blouses). 

The thing with glasses is when you're wearing the things everyday without any other options you get bored of them reeeeaally fast.

Sooo here's what I've been looking at. Yes, not the most original on this one but they're classic for a reason. I'm especially fond of the tortoise shell styles - more so than the solid black as I already have black hair, and I feel like tortoise is more feminine. Here's a look:

home decorating ideas?

So in my procrastination of actually packing for my new apartment, I've been lurking home design/decorating blogs and I have to say I've come across some ideas I really like. Most notably the vintage sidetable/drawers that are painted a musterd like yellow. Especially since my apartment is a lighter brown/grey colour with a bunch of espresso coloured furniture.

I'm definitely picking up some of those baskets I posted at the top for my shelf (which is also dark brown/black in colour) to make the contents of that shelf hidden in an organized/neat way.

On another note, I really like the idea of incorporating a floating shelf to hold tea and the like  in jars that have been screwed into the base of the shelf. Very interesting!

such a blurry picture hahaha, but other than how much of a mess that room is right now (the oven definitely isn't going to be there when I move in - they're redoing the kitchen atm) I think I'll end up putting a shelf like this (complete with s hooks for my mugs, and jars for my tea) just above where the oven is in this photo. Making cute use of a small space!

I think the colours I'll use in my new place will revolve around teals and mustard orange/yellows. I'm huge into those two colours recently and since this

is about the colour of my new place the teal and orange/yellows should go great with it. Especially since I'll be using dark wood and wicker to add texture to the apartment.

cool juniper.

I'm getting cabin fever in this place.

Anxiety!

Onward and Upward.

Moving out of my old place today! and soon (like super soon!) into my new one.

Pretty stoked. 

I'm gonna be so anxious til my new apartment is ready!

I also think I have a decorating addiction.

(photos to come)

Essentials.