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Twenty8Twelve leather jacket, Lucca Couture palazzo pants c/o Diverse Group,
T-shirt c/o Jacob, H&M necklace, Marc by Marc Jacobs bag, Club Monaco scarf

  I guess it’s true that all good things must come to an end. I’m trying to soak in as much “nothingness” as possible on my last day off before heading back to school tomorrow. Matt and I started re-watching Lost from the very beginning a few days ago so that’s pretty much all I’ve been doing all day. I’m a big Lostie so this is pretty much a perfect way to be spending my last few days of relaxation! And that does not mean I’m a huge loser…I just really love the philosophical message behind the series and love how psychologically thrilling it is. Which actually makes me really cool.

And as you can see…no stitches! My NYE was basically issue-free. No ER trips, no DJ tables falling on me, nothing! And I managed to somehow run my 5K Resolution Run in a deep haze and jump into the freezing ocean for the Penguin Plunge the next day. All in all, very proud of myself.

Hope you all you lovelies had an amazing time ringing in 2012 and that your first couple of days back to work/school are relatively painless!

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  1. 1.4.12
    Abby said:

    So pretty!!! I need to watch Lost, can you believe I've never seen one episode?!?

  2. 1.4.12
    Cee said:

    I still love these palazzo pants on you just as much as I did the first time you tried them on in Janice's bathroom- they are amazing! It sounds like you're wrapping up your holiday in a wonderfully relaxing way (minus the 5k and penguin plunge, you crazy person.) I'm more of a Big Bang Theory girl than a a Lostie, but I still appreciate the wonders of a good TV marathon – hopefully you'll get through the series before going back to school tomorrow!
    xox,
    Cee

  3. 1.4.12

    Alex, how glamourous are you BP! when will I see you next? Happiest of new years to you. xoxo

  4. 1.4.12
    Jackie said:

    Love those pants! Glad to hear your new years went well. 🙂

  5. 1.4.12
    Leonie said:

    I really love these palazzo pants on you! You've styled the whole look beautifully, the dark items make the outfit so glamorous!

  6. 1.4.12
    jamie said:

    5K Resolution Run and Penguin Plunge? omg jealous!! wish i had something like that here, that is so awesome! and your pants are also very very awesome! you look flawless, girl! im so happy you had an accident-free NYE celebration 🙂 happy new year! wishing you the best back in school <3

    love, jamie

  7. 1.4.12
    VLM. said:

    Those pants are absolutely lovely on you, I adore your style already from looking at this one outfit post 🙂 I just came across your blog and it's great. Would you like to follow each other? Let me know, or follow me and I'll follow back!
    xoxo, Veena

    http://seven-inch-stilettos.blogspot.com

  8. 1.4.12
    Shannon said:

    I love these pants on you!!! You always look so gorgeous, and this look is no exception.

    http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com

  9. 1.4.12

    Those pants look stunning on you!!

  10. 1.4.12

    Such a stunning look! Those graphic palazzos are right up there on my wishlist…so dang chic!

    Thanks for visiting my blog love, Happy New Year and hope to see you back soon!

    xo-Julie
    Peace. Love. LOL!

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  11. 1.4.12

    I don't think anyone could look as good in those pants as you do! Those pants are AWESOME! You took the penguin plunge? You are one brave girl! My toes started freezing just thinking about it..

  12. 1.4.12

    holy smokes you did a penguin plunge? now THAT'S impressive.

    those pants!! Great shots showing them off too. I would say those are pretty much showstoppers.

    No judgement there on being a LOSTIE. I never watched the show but I have my other nerdy obsessions myself 😉

  13. 1.4.12

    That is a cute outfit. I love the jacket and the handbag.

    So lucky you can pull off those pants. I can never make it look right on me.

  14. 1.4.12

    superb look!

  15. 1.4.12

    I love finding Vancouver bloggers. I am as well. I hope you will follow my blog as well!!

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  16. 1.4.12

    good luck getting back at, alex! we are all in the same boat so don't worry! xo

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  17. 1.4.12

    That's good you had a good NYE and were able to do all that the next day!! It really sucks you have to go back to school tomorrow, I don't go back until monday thankfully.
    Your pants are SO beautiful, I don't think I could pull this look off but you do so well. Lovely as always
    xJennaD

  18. 1.4.12
    Josie said:

    Hooray for uneventful NYEs!
    xo Josie
    http://www.winksmilestyle.com

  19. 1.4.12

    Love the pants! Great outfit girl!

    Check out my blog and do some shopping!
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  20. 1.4.12

    I love the palazzo pants! Looks great on you! :*

    XOXO
    yourlivingmannequin.blogspot.com

  21. 1.4.12

    veeery cool pants, fits you so well 🙂 good to hear you had a safe NYE! happy new year, wish you all the best in 2012.

    Oh, and I love your blog! just find my way here and I'm already stuck! 😉

    xx,
    Jenny

  22. 1.4.12
    Sasha said:

    I am loving those pants. They gave me the illusion of a maxi skirt at the first sight. Lovely!~ 🙂

    Following you now! 🙂

  23. 1.4.12

    Very pretty! Such a cool glam look.
    Happy New Year!

    Jen xo
    http://www.prairiegirlinthecity.com

  24. 1.4.12

    Alexandra, you look so amazing in these palazzo pants! Hope you enjoy your first day back at school.

    Suzi x
    suzimaynard.blogspot.com

  25. 1.4.12

    Wow you look amazing with those pants… I'm so short I cannot wear anything but skinny pants or over-knees skirts!! Love them!

    The Life After

  26. 1.4.12

    You too, happy New Year!

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  27. 1.4.12

    Hello there sweetie! Thanks for the lovely comment over my blog, it means a lot to me!
    Great post, I love your outfit, the pants are cool!
    Hope to hear again from you!

    Hope you're having a great day!
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  28. 1.4.12

    happy new year!!!your style rocks!I m in love with your pants!!!

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  29. 1.4.12

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  30. 1.4.12
    Hannah said:

    You look so fabulous! Those pants are amazing!

    xoxo, H
    http://givemeglamourplease.blogspot.com

  31. 1.4.12
    Annie said:

    Glad your NYE went well! You look fabulous as always…wish I could pull off pants like that 🙂

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

  32. 1.4.12
    Dora said:

    The palazzo pants are so nice,this shape looks great on you! Xo

  33. 1.4.12
    Gabriele said:

    wow love the outfit, I would never pull those trousers off! Love it! I have to go back to school tomorrow , too. 🙁

  34. 1.4.12

    These pants are amazing!! Great outfit

    @RiannaPhillips

    Xx

  35. 1.4.12

    Stunning outfit – love, love those pants and your styling of them, so striking!! And you go, the marathon sounds like something to be super proud of + man, I love loosing myself in a great show, it's so my guilty pleasure. Hehe! Have a great week, Alex! xo V

  36. 1.4.12
    Cara said:

    Great pants! I am such a fan of plalzzo pants and haven't found that perfect pair yet…but these are so pretty, the pattern is perfect!
    xo Cara
    http://www.afashionloveaffair.com

  37. 1.4.12
    Sam said:

    Welcome back hun! Good hear your NYE went well and drama-free 😉
    You start school so soon? Campus begins here usually only at the end of Jan or beginning of Feb. I miss Lost, one of the best series that has passed our screens, I think its a great idea re-watching it. I need those awesome pants in black

  38. 1.4.12
    Alba said:

    Incredible pants 🙂

    xo

    http://voguesweetvogue.blogspot.com/

  39. 1.4.12

    LOVE those pants.

  40. 1.4.12

    Love those trousers. If I was as tall as you I'd wear them! xx

    http://www.southmoltonststyle.com

  41. 1.4.12

    Wow, wow, wow love it, your pants are great, love your outfit von head to toe. xx J.
    http://secretfashionlove.blogspot.com/

  42. 1.4.12

    omgosh how amazing are your pants?! love it!!

    fashionwithellie.blogspot.com

  43. 1.4.12
    Elisabeth said:

    Oh your last days before school sound perfect! I've basically been working all the days in between Christmas and New Year so I'll be on a short holiday all next week-can't wait for some relaxation also for me! It's great to have a favorite tv show! What do you study?
    We might have some snow here in Helsinki during the weekend, I'm hoping for that! Thank you for your sweet comment on my blog!

    xxx
    E
    http://dragonflyelisabeth.blogspot.com/

  44. 1.4.12
    Bonnie said:

    I thought that was a skirt, so I was all, "Nice skirt!" Then, I realized they are PANTS, and now I'm all, "OMFGGGG, AMAZING PANTSSSSSS. NEW OBSESSION."
    Bam — like that.

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  45. 1.4.12

    Wow, a 5K and a plunge in the ocean – you have my ultimate respect! Love the dramatic and feminine shape of your trousers – they look stunning!

  46. 1.4.12
    Casey said:

    Your pants are saaahmashing, dahling. Just freakin fabulous! Way to be!

  47. 1.4.12
    mari b. said:

    you wear these palazzo pants oh so brilliantly!

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  48. 1.5.12

    Thanks for the comment!
    Wow! at first i thought your pants was a skirt from the first photo then lo and behold they turn out to be amazingly funky bell bottoms! I love them even more!

  49. 1.5.12

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  50. 1.5.12
    Jules said:

    Love the palazzo pants! I've been looking for some good ones.

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  51. 1.5.12
    Mabel said:

    First of all, you look stunning! Second, watching TV all day is the best. I think Lost is the only show I never watched. I watch TV all of the time. It's all I do. Third, I'm glad your NYE wasn't tragic. Fourth, you're nuts for jumping into freezing water 🙂

    Mabel
    Mabel Time

  52. 1.5.12
    Kelly said:

    This is so cute! I never though pants that wide could be cute but you proved me wrong!! xoxo

    http://pinkiesandbracelets.blogspot.com/

  53. 1.5.12

    Those pants are so strange but so cute! Great pictures!

  54. 1.5.12

    I so wish I could pull of pant's like that! AMAZING!

  55. 1.5.12

    Omg you look a lot like Jane Birkin here! You don't like your bangs??

  56. 1.5.12
    cryskay said:

    your pants!!! i love!!! wish i could pull them off. you look absolutely fab. happy new year! xx

  57. 1.5.12

    Wow, a beautiful outfit!!:D You look gorgeous!!:D

    Stop by some time:D

    xxx

    Mia's Little Corner

  58. 1.5.12

    so chic!! love the pants! X

  59. 1.5.12

    Beautiful look as usual! There is something very relaxed and boho chic in your style! I'm absolutely loving it! Glad to hear that you had a good start of the year! Let's the whole year be the same!

    Xx

    Alexandra

    http://www.fashion-bridge.blogspot.com

  60. 1.5.12
    Kat said:

    wonderful pants! so chic 🙂

    katslovefashion.blogspot.com

  61. 1.5.12
    Heather said:

    At first I was loving your skirt… and then saw they were pants.. EVEN BETTER! Great look!

    XO
    http://www.pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com

  62. 1.6.12
    Heather said:

    LOVEEEEEE the pants!!!! And even love how you paired it up with the leather jacket!

    http://fashionistanygirl.blogspot.com/

  63. 1.6.12

    OMG!!!! Im sooooooo in LOVEEEE with this look !!!! love everything about it.. those pants are fantastic! you look gorgeous!!! =D
    MK Style Diaries

  64. 1.7.12

    It's so cool what you wrote about Lost cause I've been meaning to start watching it again with my bf. We're huge lost fans and its impact on us is tremendous! I don't think I'll ever be able to love any other series as much as lost. It's a spiritual experience!!
    In terms of your outfit now, what can I say I'm in love with the dark palazzo pants and the golden details. Pure chic and edgy!

  65. 1.8.12

    i was thrilled to hear you came away from the new year antics unscathed Alex : ) finally some peace aside from the lip incident???? yipes perhaps?

    you are an absolute vision, way to knock it outta the park for your 1st post of 2012. you're such a great gal when it comes to proportions. always wearing the perfect lengths, widths, etc to make the look a seamless transition. i adore those DOTS!!!!!!!!!

    holy hell, you are a brave and extreme girl for doing the run followed by jumping into the icy waves. i'd have loved to have been there to cheer you on. happy new year wishes love!!! hope school/life balance finds it's way back to you again. xoox ♥

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