She twines her spines up slowly...

Hi, doves! I haven't done a shoot in my favourite tree since way, way back in this post. I had intended to shoot this outfit in one of our tiny local cemeteries, but my old spot called to me. It's crazy to see how much this area has grown in the past few years. It's wilder now, tougher to navigate, which makes me love it even more. I always feel at home in this tree; it's a place I'll return to time and again to clear my head. Though the briars and sharp snapped ends of branches tore my sweater and scraped up my back, it didn't even register at the time. All I felt was peace of mind. 

(Old Ruche sweater, old ModCloth dress, vintage belt, thredUP boots)

Also, I had wanted to incorporate this gorgeous vintage bag, but none of the shots worked out (anyone else feel awkward trying to maneuver a giant bag??) But I figured I'd show it to you anyway because it's so lovely.

Title from "Far From Any Road" by the Handsome Family.

Moss and leaves.

Hi, doves! So, some days just don't go as planned, and that's all right, you know? When I took these photos, I wasn't feeling all that well, and I'd already played around with another outfit and hated it (meh, it happens). But I made myself try out this outfit I've been waiting ages to wear and forced my sad sack self back outside. And I'm glad I did!

(Ruche dress, ? blouse (I'll figure it out eventually), Sock Dreams socks, Chase & Chloe shoes)

(Fake heron photobomb... Protecting the creatures of our pond!)

I don't know about you guys, but I'm feeling pretty whatever about September. Bring on October and chilly bike rides and bonfires! I can't wait for the leaves to change and the air to smell of dirt and leaves and smoke.

Witches in disguise...

Hi, doves! I figured this would be the perfect time for me to crawl out from under my rock since it's the first day of autumn here and, most importantly, because Halloween is on its way! 

Sometimes the blurriest photos are my favourite...

(Constantly fidgeting with my belt...)

(Top, tights, shoes - ModCloth, corduroy skirt - HauteLook, belt - stolen from my mum)

I've been gradually getting my house ready for the season and our annual Halloween shindig (including playlist construction). This summer was insanely busy as usual (we finally picked a wedding venue and date! You know, only two years later. We've been together nearly ten years; "rushing" isn't in our vocabulary heh), so I'm ready to slow down a bit and enjoy the fall.

I have a bunch of autumnal and Halloween inspired outfits coming up, and I'm super excited to get back into it. So stay tuned!

(Title from the Edgar Allan Poe story "The Black Cat.")

Playing favourites

October, originally uploaded by thedictioncanary.

(ModCloth from my shoulders to my toes)

This is one of my favourite work outfits. The colours look rather rich together, and I feel a bit like a doll. Unfortunately the skirt clings to my stockings and bunches up. When I don't feel like constantly fixing my skirt I switch it out for a grey pencil skirt. I'll have to remember to take a photo of that version the next time I wear it.

This photo is actually from last October. The weather has not been very accommodating since last week but I'm hoping it'll warm up a bit again soon. I've decided that there's not much point to snow if it doesn't get me out of work (I'd much rather play in it than drive in it). So here's to an early spring!

I am going to try to get a photo of my outfit tomorrow, though. I'm not sure if I like it, and I just keep thinking that it's going to look as if Rainbow Brite dipped herself in sherbet. Maybe it will work? We'll see!