Christmas Eve

So does anyone ever go out shopping for Christmas presents and end up getting things for themselves? I was always pretty good at staying on task with this stuff - or at least until this week. Some stuff I grabbed downtown on Saturday:

Jackets, thrifted ($10/each)

Peplum Top, TopShop ($32)

I've been wanting a quilted jacket lining (1st picture) for ages; I'm so happy I finally found the perfect one. I also already have the peplum top in black, but I am that person who buys something in multiple colours when I love it. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Also got this today (I can never resist buying a new hat right after I get my hair done):

Neon Beanie, American Apparel ($22)

So suffice to say, at this point I'm feeling like getting any presents on top of this might be a little overboard. I know this is all very cliche of me but I do feel like I'm finally starting to realize the "true meaning of Christmas" - I have never looked forward to seeing the ones I love more and cared about receiving gifts less.

Anyways, I hope you get to spend this time around the ones you love -- if not, be sure to let them know you care. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all!


P.S. I've attached a super random list of some of my Christmas favourites. Enjoy!

Christmas Eve from royaandthemachine on 8tracks Radio.

christmas wishlist

I posted my "Luxury Wishlist" over at The Style Spy last week, and now I'm giving you my more realistic Christmas Wishlist... in Prezi format. Prezi is basically Powerpoint with insane perspective changes (shit's zooming and panning all over the place), which I discovered less than 12 hours after my last major presentation this semester. Since I can't use it at school, I decided to use it to display my Christmas Wishlist. Enjoy (and view fullscreen for maximum effect.)

instagrammin' & a shopbop giveaway winner

It's crunch time at school and I am basically getting all my kicks from eating horrible food or spending money I don't have - all of which is documented on my Instagram (which I'm sure you're dying to see.

best burger ever (yes, that is peameal bacon.) // my favourite new Aldo ankle booties

shit I bought // black milk "burned velvet" leggings

 

wearing my black milk tiger swim // apple mosaic tart w/ salted caramel (recipe)

apple pie cookies // accent nail manicure (*sew trendy*)

my friends and I at Zedd // mini-apple pies

pomegrate seeds give you life // jalepeno refried beans w. cilantro and sour cream

Oh yeah, and before I forget, the winner of the "ShopBop x Roya + the Machine" $100 Giveaway is Patti, entry #244. Be sure to check your email! =)