Philia

I have this theory about friends.
It all started one tiresome morning in philosophy class last year, where my mind was elsewhere. Not that I didn't enjoy the classes, but I was dozing off. Ironically, I don't know how and why, my mind started philosophizing about friendships - more precisely, its structure. As I was doodling, I came up with this diagram that I still use today as visual support to my explanation (haha). With my skillz on Paint, let me depict this for you.

1. Squares: The best friends. Note that the number of these people can vary a lot. You've been through so much with them, have so much in common and connect deeply. You'll definitely want to keep contact with them throughout your life.
2. Triangles: Great friends, who are super chill to be with and with whom you share significant experiences. Definitely feel their vibes, text and can easily hang out together. Life may separate you from them, but if you get the chance to meet up again, things will most likely be as they were when you left off.
3. Swirls: Your entourage, fun people, friends of friends, those you happily say hi to in the hallways but conversation rarely extends to anything deeper. It's always fun to see all of them at events.

I admit I'm quite peculiar but I guess the timing is also right. Being at the end of Cegep, I realize that it is a time when most of us go through a mini identity crisis, or at least start 'filtering' through our friends, choosing to stay close to a few and distancing ourselves from the remaining. I'm sure this is done many times throughout life, but nevertheless, a somewhat similar diagram can apply to one ultimately.

Anyhow, this shoot is a little more editorial. And don't worry, the escalator was shut off.

Photos: Dahye :) (Thanks for another pair of shoes hehe)
Pants: Zara
Mink jacket: my Grandma's

Enjoy!
Katia

Oldies

I have a bank. A bank full of pictures that I am dying to share with you one by one. Just this weekend, I had a major photoshoot with my fellow blogger friend Dahye of Heydahye with some fresh looks, but first, I'll gladly share with you what's been accomplished beforehand. Perks of timeless outfits - you'll immediately notice that you can easily recreate these looks, yet without being so last year.

What's up with my current life, you may ask? Being a full time student, it's completely normal to be drowning in my assignments, I guess. Apart from trying to balance studies and social life, I actually tried out something completely new to me this past weekend. I participated in a European Union simulation, where my entire Friday evening and Saturday (8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.!) was spent discussing politics and diplomacy. Alongside with my partner representing the Netherlands, we had to figure out Europe's future relations with Russia, without neglecting any single aspect in our negotiations. It was by far one of the most stimulating activities I had done in a long time; most certainly more than sitting in a classroom all day. Lately I've come to realize that saying yes to whatever knocks on your door is what will bring you to the furthest in life, especially all you students unsure of your future. 

Deep post aside, here is my next outfit. Obviously not seasonally appropriate, but definitely still wearable at indoor parties. Bustiers and culottes are still in - I'm starting to think that they're becoming closet staples, just like skinny jeans and ankle boots. 

Enjoy!

Bustier: Zara - Culottes: my mom's (believe it or not) - Heels: Zara
Credits to VP Photography.

Katia