Showing posts with label Winter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Winter. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Downtown Winter
This is my first downtown winter... the last week has been horribly cold, icy and incredibly windy yesterday. If only every day was -10 degrees C and had no wind, then I'd actually like winter :( Oh, Montreal weather...
But winter is beautiful :) and especially at McGill! School started last week and it's wonderful to be back in a routine. I've been enjoying all of my new classes and excited to go in everyday... minus the treacherous walk to campus from the metro or train station. Arts classes are so different from Science classes. I'm not quite used to it yet. There's an enormous amount of reading and prep. But a lot easier in other ways. I haven't fallen behind too far yet and hope it stays this way! Urgh, I need a netbook. For some reason my Communications professor thinks everyone has a laptop and talks super fast. I can't write as fast as I type! This is gonna be a problem.... Oh, and I promised myself that I'd be incredibly organized this semester. I made monthly calendars with due dates on them as wallpapers! This way, I'd be able to look ahead and not be forced to procrastinate!
But winter is beautiful :) and especially at McGill! School started last week and it's wonderful to be back in a routine. I've been enjoying all of my new classes and excited to go in everyday... minus the treacherous walk to campus from the metro or train station. Arts classes are so different from Science classes. I'm not quite used to it yet. There's an enormous amount of reading and prep. But a lot easier in other ways. I haven't fallen behind too far yet and hope it stays this way! Urgh, I need a netbook. For some reason my Communications professor thinks everyone has a laptop and talks super fast. I can't write as fast as I type! This is gonna be a problem.... Oh, and I promised myself that I'd be incredibly organized this semester. I made monthly calendars with due dates on them as wallpapers! This way, I'd be able to look ahead and not be forced to procrastinate!
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Winter Coat: Soia & Kyo
It's that time of year again... Canada is slowly entering it's menacing cold icy weather and I'm about to be frozen to death during my walks to school. But have no fear! I just ordered a new coat for the season!
My previous winter coat was Soia & Kyo's Betty in Black back from their 2009 Winter collection.
Soia & Kyo makes the best wool coat out there that can withstand the Canadian weather.
Canadians know what other Canadians want :)
Gorgeous coat, thick wool, snug fit. I loved the design of Betty. Double breasted Military Chest. Collared and buttoned sleeves. All lined with a touch of green, yellow and black plaid.
I ordered Betty the winter it came out because I just couldn't resist. $400 for a coat is quite a hefty price tag for a student. So I resisted the urge to buy a coat last winter.
I made a trip over to Simons to check out Soia & Kyo's 2011 collection. I can tell you that I am very disappointed with their new collection. I can't possibly describe how the quality has gone down. Everything was THIN. If they thought I was about to dish out $400 for a thin wool or down coat, they were wrong. The only reason I would spend so much money on a coat was because I would spend $170 for a thin coat, why not pay double for something that'll keep me warm? Good thing last year's collection is on sale and the material description matched Betty's.
Old Material Description vs. New Collection Material Description.
80% wool vs. 51-60% wool
The more wool... the warmer the coat is.... Sorry, but 60% doesn't cut it for Canadian winters.
My new coat this winter is Soia & Kyo's Polina in Black from their 2010 Winter Collection.
Just placed my order not long ago. $195+ tax + free shipping, I think it's quite a good investment... as long as it isn't thin... I'm hoping it isn't, seeing how it has the same product description as Betty. (edit: Just went on the Soia&Kyo website and Polina is not available anymore... good thing I bought her this morning!)
Statement collar, belted, also double breasted wool coat. Beautiful and classic!
This might be the last Soia & Kyo coat that I'd be buying in while... unless they up their game again.
Prepared to take the winter months on!
Soia & Kyo Link
My previous winter coat was Soia & Kyo's Betty in Black back from their 2009 Winter collection.
Soia & Kyo makes the best wool coat out there that can withstand the Canadian weather.
Canadians know what other Canadians want :)
Gorgeous coat, thick wool, snug fit. I loved the design of Betty. Double breasted Military Chest. Collared and buttoned sleeves. All lined with a touch of green, yellow and black plaid.
I ordered Betty the winter it came out because I just couldn't resist. $400 for a coat is quite a hefty price tag for a student. So I resisted the urge to buy a coat last winter.
I made a trip over to Simons to check out Soia & Kyo's 2011 collection. I can tell you that I am very disappointed with their new collection. I can't possibly describe how the quality has gone down. Everything was THIN. If they thought I was about to dish out $400 for a thin wool or down coat, they were wrong. The only reason I would spend so much money on a coat was because I would spend $170 for a thin coat, why not pay double for something that'll keep me warm? Good thing last year's collection is on sale and the material description matched Betty's.
Old Material Description vs. New Collection Material Description.
80% wool vs. 51-60% wool
The more wool... the warmer the coat is.... Sorry, but 60% doesn't cut it for Canadian winters.
My new coat this winter is Soia & Kyo's Polina in Black from their 2010 Winter Collection.
Just placed my order not long ago. $195+ tax + free shipping, I think it's quite a good investment... as long as it isn't thin... I'm hoping it isn't, seeing how it has the same product description as Betty. (edit: Just went on the Soia&Kyo website and Polina is not available anymore... good thing I bought her this morning!)
Statement collar, belted, also double breasted wool coat. Beautiful and classic!This might be the last Soia & Kyo coat that I'd be buying in while... unless they up their game again.
Prepared to take the winter months on!
Soia & Kyo Link
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