Alphabet Soup: Letter A

I'm going to do something new and try a new series of posts that I'd like to call "Alphabet Soup". I thought it'd be a fun way to share and highlight some of my favourite things from A-Z. So without hesitation, here is A: apples, Alice+Olivia, animal print, and so much more! What are your favourite things that start with A?

Marc by Marc Jacobs | Pave Apple Ring from Zappos Couture - $138 on sale for $88
Alexander Wang | Prisma Leather Pouch from Net-A-Porter - $235
Topshop | Scottish Fine Soaps in Green Apple - $8
Aritzia, A Moveable Feast | Neil Jacket - $225
Tiffany & Co. | Apple Charm in Sterling Silver - $175
Aritzia, T.Babaton | Abstract Animal Tinsley Blouse - $110
Topshop | Animal Print Zip Bralet - $55
Kenneth Jay Lane | Apple Charm Necklace from The Outnet - $75 on sale for $34
Topshop | Asymetric Cut Out Dress by Rare - $55
Alice + Olivia | Dorothy Sequin Dolman Top - $396 on sale for $158
LUSH | Amandopondo Bubble Bar - $7.95
Aritzia, TNA | Army Scarf - $50

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

First and foremost, HAPPY NEW YEAR to all my friends, readers, and followers! Hope you all made great memories last year and are ready to make some more! I rang in the new year while on a short trip to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with my friend Livia. Due to the nature of the trip, we didn't end up taking too many pictures, but the weekend was full of eating, shopping, and gambling at the new Sands Resorts & Casino in Bethlehem. We surely lacked sleep over the three days, but it was well worth it.

The start of a new year is always exciting to me as the symbolization of a new beginning, new opportunities, and more good times! I have really high hopes for 2012 and I'm excited to see it all unfold. I am currently in the process of starting a new joint business venture that is set to launch in February, and along with vice chairing the TEDxUWO conference this year, I'm hoping both initiatives run smoothly and successfully! But even more importantly, 2012 is the year of my graduation. It's crazy to believe that four years of undergrad have flew by so quickly, but I am extremely excited and eager to start the next chapter of my life in "the real world". I couldn't be more ready and I welcome the future with open arms. Bring it. :)