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Alyssa Lau from the Ordinary People Blog wearing G.V.G.V., Lauren Manoogian, and Carven. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. www.ordinarypeople.ca Alyssa Lau from the Ordinary People Blog wearing G.V.G.V., Lauren Manoogian, and Carven. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. www.ordinarypeople.ca Alyssa Lau from the Ordinary People Blog wearing G.V.G.V., Lauren Manoogian, and Carven. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. www.ordinarypeople.ca

Hastily pulled into a random cul-de-sac and dashed across a busy road with Eric yesterday as we spotted cotton candy clouds and a fleeting sunset and Eric yelled, "DON'T DROP THE CAMERA, THERE'S ICE" (ice patches are my natural sworn enemy). Ten minutes later, we were back in the car and rushing to catch our friends perform live at a lovely charity event with mouth-watering appies and desserts that kept me happy for the rest of the night. The end.

LAUREN MANOOGIAN HAT, G.V.G.V. BOMBER, CARVEN DRESS, VANS SNEAKERS c/o




Remember that Q&A video that Eric and I have yet to film? Well, @d_gabriela_ asked "What does fashion week feel like?", and instead of answering her directly like normal people do, we made a video instead.
 Also, there's still time to send in your questions before we film our Q&A, so feel free to jot some down in the comment section! Hope you guys enjoy(ed) the video!


On our last morning in New York, Eric and I took the liberty of taking a few photos in David's apartment because nobody in their right mind would have actually left a heat-conditioned room in a plunging bodysuit for the freezing outdoors. 
As always, huge thanks to David and Celeste for having us during our bi-annual visit to New York! Keep an eye out for our NYFW video coming soon to a YouTube channel near you.

Privacy Please bodysuit, Vans shoes and Cheap Monday jeansRevolve Clothing, DKNY bag ℅, Ports 1961 Coat
Acne Studios MulesCentury 21
Idano BlouseCentury 21
℅ Oak and Fort Onesie
DKNY bag
G.V.G.V. Lace Bomber
Alyssa Lau from the Ordinary People style blog wearing sustainable organic cotton Kowtow t-shirt, Priory joggers from New Classics Studios. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Alyssa Lau from the Ordinary People style blog wearing sustainable organic cotton Kowtow t-shirt, Priory joggers from New Classics Studios. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Alyssa Lau from the Ordinary People style blog wearing sustainable organic cotton Kowtow t-shirt, Priory joggers from New Classics Studios. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Alyssa Lau from the Ordinary People style blog wearing sustainable organic cotton Kowtow t-shirt, Priory joggers from New Classics Studios. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Alyssa Lau from the Ordinary People style blog wearing sustainable organic cotton Kowtow t-shirt, Priory joggers from New Classics Studios. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Kowtow T-Shirt, Priory Wen PantBerg & Betts Watch, Vintage Coat, Wes O'Driscoll Pins, Vintage Bag, Adidas x Opening Ceremony Platforms, Madewell Sunglasses
Hadiza for New Classics Studios wearing sustainable and ethical womenswear from Base Range, Shaina Mote, Priory, and Kaarem. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Hadiza for New Classics Studios wearing sustainable and ethical womenswear from Base Range, Shaina Mote, Priory, and Kaarem. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Hadiza for New Classics Studios wearing sustainable and ethical womenswear from Base Range, Shaina Mote, Priory, and Kaarem. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Hadiza for New Classics Studios wearing sustainable and ethical womenswear from Base Range, Shaina Mote, Priory, and Kaarem. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Hadiza for New Classics Studios wearing sustainable and ethical womenswear from Base Range, Shaina Mote, Priory, and Kaarem. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Hadiza for New Classics Studios wearing sustainable and ethical womenswear from Base Range, Shaina Mote, Priory, and Kaarem. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Hadiza for New Classics Studios wearing sustainable and ethical womenswear from Base Range, Shaina Mote, Priory, and Kaarem. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Hadiza for New Classics Studios wearing sustainable and ethical womenswear from Base Range, Shaina Mote, Priory, and Kaarem. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Hadiza for New Classics Studios wearing sustainable and ethical womenswear from Base Range, Shaina Mote, Priory, and Kaarem. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
MODEL: HADIZA AMEDU-ODE, PHOTOGRPAHY & STYLING: ALYSSA LAU,  MUA: CARMEN LI

It's kind of incredulous that February has already arrived, snow-less, brown and 10 degrees warmer than 2015's. But you know what? It can only mean that January was just that much fun. And with New York fashion week, a few weddings, and an impromptu trip to Los Angeles with Dani in April coming up, I really really can't wait for the rest of 2016 to come around. But you know, not so fast that I can't even remember how long January is supposed to be.

Anyway, meet Calgary's Hadiza Amedu-Ode, one of Mode Models' #NewYearNewFaces whom I had the absolute pleasure of dressing up in some of my favourite sustainable garb and photographing for New Classics Studios. You can always shop the looks below or head over here to take a gander at the full editorial.



Did you know that capes really do make you feel 68% cooler than usual and more capable of accomplishing awesome life feats? Well, it's a thing. And I would just so happen to know all thanks to my friends over at FSHNBNKR.

Anyway, because Eric and I have a photoshoot for New Classics to get to in the next few hours, I'm going to awkwardly end this post here.  But if you have FOMO, you can always tag along on Snapchat @alyyyssalauu for some BTS shenanigans.

Also, Happy Chinese New Year everyone! 
CAPE / C/MEO COLLECTIVE
SKIRT / C/MEO COLLECTIVE
SUNGLASSES / MADEWELL
SOCKS / ℅‎ HAPPYSOCKS
SHOES / DR MARTENS

Alyssa Lau from the Ordinary People fashion blog wearing a leopard-print faux fur coat, vintage levi's jeans, and converse x cdg play sneakers

Alyssa Lau from the Ordinary People fashion blog wearing a leopard-print faux fur coat, vintage levi's jeans, and converse x cdg play sneakers

Alyssa Lau from the Ordinary People fashion blog wearing a leopard-print faux fur coat, vintage levi's jeans, and converse x cdg play sneakers

Alyssa Lau from the Ordinary People fashion blog wearing a leopard-print faux fur coat, vintage levi's jeans, and converse x cdg play sneakers

Alyssa Lau from the Ordinary People fashion blog wearing a leopard-print faux fur coat, vintage levi's jeans, and converse x cdg play sneakers

Alyssa Lau from the Ordinary People fashion blog wearing a leopard-print faux fur coat, vintage levi's jeans, and converse x cdg play sneakers

Alyssa Lau from the Ordinary People fashion blog wearing a leopard-print faux fur coat, vintage levi's jeans, and converse x cdg play sneakers

Fun fact: in two days, I will be turning twenty-four years old. Twenty-four. The age that tween-Alyssa used to think was really old. So it kind of has me thinking weird thoughts about where I am in my life and what I want to accomplish with the rest of it (there are no concrete plans right now, but sometimes you just have to go with the flow, you know?). I mean, yeah, it will just be another day, but it will also be the twenty-fourth time I have traveled around the sun. Anyway, there really was no point to that spiel except to express some sort of bland existential crisis. But hey, I recently found my faux fur leather coat and Eric has been consistently petting my arm. What's new with you?
DENIM / VINTAGE LEVIS (SIMILAR)
LEOPARD COAT / SIMILAR
BAG / VINTAGE
SNEAKERS / ℅‎ CONVERSE X CDG
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