This time of year people are especially nice. The holidays bring cheer, and with that comes smiling faces as you pass strangers on the streets. Hands full of over sized bags, walking with two kids, on a cell phone smiling as you wave to their little ones.

Stores and their fronts have caught on over the years, and decided to make December their show-stopping-in-awe-of-all-that-is-fabulous window displays.

Below are some of the best displays 2010 has brought us for Christmas. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. My three favorites are  Holt Renfrew (of course), The Bay, and Le Chateau.
H&M kind of disappointed me, only because it isn’t as sparkly as one would of hoped.

Take a scroll through, comment on which ones you love or loath. I have always been fascinated by mannequins (there is indeed a condition … which, I do not have), I think they are eary and some-what magical. I think it was the film Mannequin with Kim Catrall that did it for me.

If I don’t say it now, I am afraid I will miss my chance, so happy christmas to you & your loved ones, may all your dreams come true in twenty eleven.

THE TREE THAT KEEPS ON GOING { holt renfrew }
MRS. CLAUSE HAS NOTHING ON THEM { the bay }

WISHING YOU A HAPPINESS & MERRINESS { h&m }


SHINY DISCO BALL NEW YEAR! { le chateau }

My favorite christmas carol is “O Holy Night”. There are many (and obviously you know, many mean many in this case) versions of the song, all in which I love. I adore most versions that allow me to belt at the top of my lungs, in my car, the most. Just a random FYI.

Tis the season now. Christmas lights are up, the tree (half way decorated … MOM!!), my ma’s lovely home is dog-safe-equipped [which technically means sparse in terms of decorations this year] … or until this weekend when I forcefully rummage through the basement to find the things she has hidden to keep away from our pups. Presents are all [er, still unwrapped] under my bed *shhh, and I have almost, almost finished purchasing gifts.

The only person I am missing is my boyfriend. shit.

I have been spending my nights all over the place – hence the lack of updates and random postings. I am living in three places at once. [talented, yes I know]. From my Ma’s place up north, to my empty-blow-up-bed-esq apartment in the heart of the city, to my boyfriends – er … pad. I lug a polka-dot canvas traveller with me where ever I go. Inside you will find hair product, make-up, elastic bands (although I always wear my hair down), a comb (I also never brush my hair), undies, fuzzy warm socks, and clothes for the up-coming week.

I would complain that it is exhausting, but really it is more of a fun vacation. Whenever I get sick of a place I can choose where  to sleep that night, be it alone – in a cold, empty apartment with sappy love movies, at my ma’s with warm home cooked [fattening] food, or with my boyfriend, flannel sheets, 1000 DVD choices, and crumbs in the bed.

These photo’s are taken up at my ma’s. As you can see winter is in full swing up there … which is only 45 minutes outside of the city. I love dirt roads with my whole heart, they always make for the best photos. Surprisingly I never took photo’s in the lane for the summer …

The outfit was inspired by a recent post I saw on lookbook.nu. I wish I could bring it up to show you, but I can’t find it for the life of me, and forgot to save it to my favorites list. This guy was wearing essentially, the exact same outfit only pants, and a black dress shirt with a stripped tie. He looked so sharp. I loved how the red in the plaid just popped for the camera.

I wouldn’t consider myself a newbie when it comes to camera’s. I have three, that range from SLR Nikons to my little pocket point-and-shoot, however, I have always fully relied on my camera timer & my tri-pod to get me through the self-shooting sessions I do. UNTIL I discovered the cordless remote … I am in heaven … as you can see below. I can literally control everything with this sucker. It comes with a price – but please, PLEASE, do not waste your time like I did.

WHAT I WORE

COAT : vintage mink coat – my grans
TOP : sleeveless black silk ruffle top – club monaco
SKIRT : traditional scottish wool skirt & pin [from when I was fourteen or so]
BOOTS : ralph lauren military spikes
JEWELRY : tiffany&co

some amazing news came into my inbox yesterday afternoon.

whilst at lunch, I received an email saying my fashion blog, right here, was chosen as one of Sympatico’s Fashionism.ca top 15 Canadian Fashion Blogs. You can read the article here – and I highly suggest lurking through the news, style, & tips Fashionism.ca has to offer – they really are quit insightful.

The posting they have up now features a brief description of each blogger and what they have to offer you! I am in a category with girls who I truly admire. I am in awe to be in a category with these wonderfully, amazingly talented ladies [@daniellemeder @DejanaBajic@louise_turner @JakandJilBlog @geekigirl @ahautemess@KDfaustino @girlsofto @popchampagneblg @textstyles]

here is what Fashionism.ca has to say about Kendall Donaldson

Kendall Donaldson gives fashion an artistic view with her fashion blog. She showcases her vintage finds – many pieces which have come from her grandmother, and displays them in a look-book format. She gives a quick story behind her outfits, which makes the blog much more personal. For a personal edge behind a great look-book, check out Kendall Donaldson for some very unique styles

I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank people for reading. I know it may not seem like a lot, but fashion is honestly my heart, and this blog [although at times diary-esque] really really means a lot to me too … but not as much as you.

HUGE thanks to Fashionism.ca for considering me as one of Canada’s Top 15 Fashion Bloggers [AHH! insane!!]