AUTUMN LIGHT

SWEATER: Aztec Fringed | Thrifted Value Village Find 
TOP: Vintage Yellow Stripped Blouse | Alfred Sung 
SKIRT: Plaid Wool | Purchased in Rome
BOOTS: Brown Leather | Michael Kors
RING: Gold Double Edged Arrows | gifted CC Skye
EARRINGS: Gold Balls | Tiffany & Co.
LIPSTICK: Mac Cosmetics | Sin

I had an entirely different outfit planned for this post, in fact – I had an entirely different country as the background OF my post! As most of you know, I was jet-set and off to Jamaica last week for my mama’s birthday and just a little breather from the every-day-whirlwind. Once landed back in Toronto – I soon sunk into my bed and had a blissful sleep whilst having the window cracked and the autumn air surrounding me. Jamaica was wonderful, but Toronto in October is my favorite – I just wished I hadn’t missed all of the colourful leaves while away, but alas – I found some autumn light, and while the weather outside is [yet to be] frightful – I thought I would share this post first. The mixing of-the-ever-evolving-patterns – well this is the busiest yet neutral outfit I think I have ever posted – sort of an oxymoron if you will. I love it because, like I said, the surroundings just enhanced the colour and the over all feel. This could be my own personal favorite.

In any case, I had someone ask – I do indeed live right in the heart of the city of Toronto – but I venture up north every weekend to spend time with my family and friends. My posts are 99.2% of the time shot up north because I firmly believe photography is almost, if not more, important than the actual style of a fashion blogger like myself. I try to match my surroundings to my outfit [not the other way around] so when I get dressed, I have to rack my brain on where to shoot that would complement my outfit. [ me trying to explain blogger logic ... fail! ]

In other news, bloggers seem to be going through a bit of a rut all over the place. I can’t tell you how many blogs I have followed who have disappeared or vanished – thankfully Christina of Profresh Style has written an open forum summing up her feelings towards her own blog and how she is planning to whip herself back into being Profresh! If you are a blogger you should read it – it is so important to remind yourself to keep grounded and not be swayed by brands and influencers, and to also seek refuge in the blogging community, lets all be friends and bitch to one another.

28 comments on “AUTUMN LIGHT”

1. burrsberries {Burrs & Berries} on 10/25/2011 at 10:39 am said:

   So lovely, and makes me miss toronto and the beautiful country! Love the fishtail braid, and you seem perfectly in your element! xo
2. everydaydeelights on 10/25/2011 at 11:13 am said:

   love the pics K. ps. i am gonna steal that sweater. hehe
3. kristy on 10/25/2011 at 4:32 pm said:

   this is PERFECT autumn coloring. that third photo down is amazing, i love it so much. and your hair is gorg. love this shoot girl!

   Vogue Gone Rogue
   Twitter: @kristyelena
4. Kd on 10/25/2011 at 4:53 pm said:

   Completely in love with this sweater and its thrifted??? Envious!!!!! And
   Of course being a blogger, i understand what you were saying about locations matching w/outfits!
5. Ashley on 10/25/2011 at 7:08 pm said:

   Beautiful photos! Love the outfit and the surroundings. Thanks for sharing Profesh Styles post. I’m off to read it!
6. Christina on 10/25/2011 at 8:30 pm said:

   Holy hell girl- these shots are fantastic. I love the colors you captured which I think was the point lol. Seriously, you really pushed me to think harder about what I’m capable of and I heart you so much for that. Thank you baby doll. xx
7. caitlin on 10/25/2011 at 8:59 pm said:

   girrrrrrl, these photos are so gorgeous!!! seriously, amazing! love your fall outfit too. october is my ultimate favorite month as well XO
8. Marissa at Style Cusp on 10/25/2011 at 10:29 pm said:

   DROP.DEAD.GORGEOUS. these photos are quite possibly your best. You look so beautiful!
9. Meg on 10/26/2011 at 6:49 am said:

   This is so pretty and perfect for autumn!;)
   Love your blog!

   check out mine:
   www.magdalenny.blogspot.com
   xoxo
10. aSequinDressatBreakfast on 10/26/2011 at 10:12 am said:

    these gorgeous photos belong in a magazine! you’re such a pro with the dark lip…i need your assistance!

    kiley

    http://asequindressatbreakfast.net
    • kendalldonaldson on 10/31/2011 at 9:41 am said:

      haha K.
      anytime girly, the dark lips are addicting, I went from wearing them only at night, to wearing them at the office!!
      they just add so much.
11. Danielle on 10/26/2011 at 1:00 pm said:

    wow, I LOVE this outfit and these photos. You look incredible! I wish I could pull off dark lips and look like a champ…
12. Clara Turbay on 10/26/2011 at 8:44 pm said:

    Very stylish!

    http://paquetevistasbien.blogspot.com
13. ninamholland on 10/27/2011 at 7:59 am said:

    This outfit is perfection! Everything from the big sweater and scarf to your hair and makeup- can I just tell you how much I’ve been loving a deep berry lip right now? #obsessed

    I agree with you about photography and it’s one of my goals to incorporate more photos (and well done ones at that!) into my blog. As for yours, the lighting and scenery is gorgeous
    xx
14. kirstinmarie on 10/27/2011 at 10:52 am said:

    You look gorgeous. I love the colors, and your sweater is to die for.
15. Ashley on 10/27/2011 at 12:58 pm said:

    I’m dead already. By the time I finished the post I overdosed on goodness, wasn’t sure if I had the energy to comment. Phew, not that I’ve been revived I can tell you you look AMAZING in these photos. I can totally relate to that whole in a rut business, because I am so there right now. <3 you
16. mmmm on 10/27/2011 at 5:20 pm said:

    I LOVE the photos! you look amazing.. the light, the composition.. wonderful!
    http://spliffedcookies.blogspot.com/
17. chameleonic on 10/29/2011 at 10:25 am said:

    very prettty outfit and photos! that yellow striped sweater is so sweet!
    • kendalldonaldson on 10/31/2011 at 9:41 am said:

      adore you. thank you.
18. malanb on 11/02/2011 at 1:15 pm said:

    Love the lipstick, really cute. I totally agree with you about the branding issue. I am heading over to check out Profresh post now.
19. Christine of Fash n Chips on 11/02/2011 at 2:48 pm said:

    Stunning photos and love the fishtail braid! x
20. Lisa on 11/03/2011 at 10:13 am said:

    Love everything K! Photos are gorgeous!
21. Melissa on 11/06/2011 at 9:52 pm said:

    I admire you for putting effort into choosing your photo locations, it really shows! The colors and scenery are so inspiring. I wanna grab your sweater and wear it, it looks so chic and cozy! Now I’m gonna go check out Christina’s post, thank you for sharing it.
22. fashionsensitive on 11/07/2011 at 7:13 am said:

    Your knit is so perfect and I adore all the colors of autumn you chose to wear! Did steal a photo for my blog, hope it is ok, could not resist that beautiful autumn mood of yours!
23. Ica on 11/30/2011 at 11:28 am said:

    mama mia! you girls @ bno our such babes!! it’s like you and that amazing outfit just walked out of a freepeople cataloge!
    • kendalldonaldson on 11/30/2011 at 1:24 pm said:

      meow. thanks so much!
24. jessicajinlie on 12/13/2011 at 12:48 am said:

    K this outfit is amazing! I love your sweater. I started going to value village after seeing your blog…amazing stuff. Your boots and lipstick just complete the outfit <3 lovelovelove
25. allie on 09/19/2012 at 9:42 pm said:

    this is my favorite post of yours, k. & yes, i just went through all of your posts.

    first picture = stunning. you are pretty, my friend.