{Halloween Week} Memento Mori

Dress- Zara | heels c/o Sole Society | necklace- Forever 21 | nugget ring- Michael Kors

For those unfamiliar with the term, a memento mori (Latin for 'remember that you will die') is a popular artistic convention used throughout art history for illustrating the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of death. It always fascinated me during my undergrad days (because let's face it, when you're young you tend to think that death doesn't apply to you), and now that Halloween is finally here, it couldn't feel more appropriate.

So enjoy this ghoulish holiday and all its macabre charm, but do not go gentle into that good night — we have a lot of living left to do, and I for one plan on celebrating that fact with a fist-full of mini chocolates. xx

Photos by Jerry Aulenbach

{Flashback} The Ghost of Halloween Past

In anticipation of this week's themed content, I wanted to throw back to one of my favourite posts of all-time — An Enchanted Walk, shot with my girl Kastles last Halloween. All I remember was being excited and extremely cold as we hiked down a ravine with Mr. AiF to shoot... but boy was it was worth it.

Check in tomorrow for the kick off of Halloween Week — I have lots of fun outfit posts, editorials and pumpkin-decorating goodness in store. xx

Photo by Andrew Tarver

{Feature} Beauty in Destruction...

Sometimes the most unexpected backdrops turn out to be the best, as was the case with this construction site that my friend Jerry coaxed me onto. Despite the nagging feeling that I was doing something wrong the entire time (B&E, anyone?), it was actually one of the funnest shoots I've ever done — Rain, lightning, jagged edges and all. xx

Dress- Forever 21 (old; last seen here) | necklace- gifted | sandals- Target | ring- Saint Laurent  
Photos by Jerry Aulenbach

{Feature} The Tell-Tale Heart...

There's nothing better than a good old photo adventure, even if it includes mud and more mosquito bites (in highly undesirable places) than I care to count. Luckily I have nice friends who are willing to put up with such things for the sake of getting the shot, including trudging through waist-high grass and coaxing me onto old, abandoned tractors (just for kicks) even when I'm being a total priss about it... What can I say, some people just belong in cities.

Happy weekending, friendlies, and thanks for reading! xx

Photos by Jerry Aulenbach

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Outfit details: top- Malorie Urbanovitch; pleated skirt- thrifted; floral crown- Heirloom Vintage; necklaces- Pamela Love + Pyrrha; ring- vintage; beaded bracelet- H&M

{Easter} Parasol in the Park...

Happy Easter, friendlies! Whether you're of the religious persuasion or not, I hope your weekend has been long and chocolate-filled... I know mine has. If there were an easy way for me to send you each an Easter-themed goodie bag believe me I would, but since I can't, please accept these cute animal photos as my heartfelt offering. And since Meows refused to play dress up for you guys (she's such a diva), these random pics will have to do... xx

Outfit details: dress- Loft 82  (borrowed from Kastles); pumps- Joe Fresh (old); tights- Forever 21; gloves & parasol- vintage

{Halloween} An Enchanted Walk...

Because you never know what might be lurking in the woods... Happy Halloween from Kastles and Adventures in Fashion! xx