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Pants: Club Monaco (similar); Scarf: Zara (similar here and here); Sweater: Oak + Fort (similar here and here); Bag: Mansur Gavriel (similar here and here); Shoes: Adidas

I consider myself so lucky to be able to visit my family twice a year considering they live across the globe, but somehow no amount of time at home makes it easier to say goodbye. I’ll be going back to Toronto tomorrow, and whileย I’m looking forward to going back to work, visiting cafes, and seeing my friends, nothing can really compare to the time I spend with my family. One ways I deal with end-of-vacation blues is planning things to look forward toย – this includes everything from short vacations, concerts, and restaurants to visit. Since me leaving home is usually gloom and doom for the rest of my family too, we decided to plan our summer trip to have something to collectively look forward to. After a lot of deliberation, it looks like I may be headed to London in August!ย So to my London readers, as soon as everything is finalized, I’ll be looking for restaurant recommendations and tips on where to take the best pictures!

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  1. Tash
    January 25, 2016 / 3:48 pm

    So beautiful! ๐Ÿ™‚ I love that scarf ๐Ÿ™‚

    ARedLip&Love

  2. January 25, 2016 / 3:52 pm

    Gorgeous outfit! I love the sunglasses and the bag! It is hard leaving a vacation, especially one where you get to see your family, but at least you have London to look forward to!
    ~Lili
    http://www.thefashionsalt.com

  3. January 25, 2016 / 3:53 pm

    London, luck girl! Looking forward to the photos to come! Love the mix of textures in this outfit.

    Joelle
    http://www.lapetitenoob.com

  4. Nada
    January 25, 2016 / 4:09 pm

    You look great ! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  5. January 25, 2016 / 5:11 pm

    How awesome! I’m glad you had an amazing time with your family. ๐Ÿ™‚
    Love this edgy / casual outfit. You look absolutely beautiful as always.
    Have a safe trip back home.
    Xox, Raysa

  6. Konstantina Antoniadou
    January 25, 2016 / 6:15 pm

    You couldn’t look more chic! Such a great winter outfit!
    http://www.kmeetsstyle.com

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 8:00 pm

      Thanks love! Hope you enjoy the weekend!

  7. January 25, 2016 / 6:35 pm

    I have said this a thousand times before but I will say it again…You always look like a rockstar and you make everything look so effortlessly chic! I just adore you and your style!
    xo, Shell
    http://acourageousbeauty.com/

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      January 29, 2016 / 8:00 pm

      You’re making me blush!

  8. January 25, 2016 / 6:43 pm

    Totally love the styling of this scarf! And I’m excited about London for you. I love the shopping there.

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 8:00 pm

      I’m beyond excited to be going ๐Ÿ™‚

  9. January 25, 2016 / 7:06 pm

    Loving the edgy look and the accessories are great!

    Have a great week!

    xx Kasey

    http://kasestyles.com

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 8:00 pm

      Thanks Kasey, hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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      January 29, 2016 / 7:59 pm

      Thanks love!

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      January 29, 2016 / 7:59 pm

      Thanks Yasmin, I’m a sucker for gold accessories!

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      January 29, 2016 / 7:59 pm

      Thanks Ramona! Dark lips are my go to ๐Ÿ™‚

  10. January 25, 2016 / 9:39 pm

    Love those leather leggings and your black sunglasses! You pull off this look so effortlessly!

    Christina
    A Sentimental Adventure

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:58 pm

      You’re too sweet, thank you love!

  11. January 25, 2016 / 10:41 pm

    Going back to work after a family time doesn’t sound appealing, at least you have something to look forward. Blanket scarf and leather pants look great!

    http://www.elabellaworld.com

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:58 pm

      Thanks Ela! I miss my family tons, but am keeping myself as busy as I can ๐Ÿ™‚

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:58 pm

      So happy you like it, Itzel!

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:57 pm

      Thanks pretty lady!

  12. January 26, 2016 / 2:05 am

    Travel safe dear! Love the scarf, have a very similar one from Primark which I’m dying to bring it out for a spin! Have you heard of the drop of temperature globally? Great you’re back in town because Bangkok was 16 degrees yesterday phew~

    Hope you are having a great time back in Toronto now and Happy Tuesday Siffat x

    Real Life Nerd // http://www.vivienekok.com

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:57 pm

      What?! Bangkok was 16 degrees? That’s absolutely insane! Back in Toronto now, but down with a cold ๐Ÿ™

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      January 29, 2016 / 7:57 pm

      I can’t seem to get enough of my Stan Smiths!

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:56 pm

      Thanks Zarrah!

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:56 pm

      Thanks girl, will be sure to check out your blog ๐Ÿ™‚

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:56 pm

      Thanks Erica! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

  13. January 26, 2016 / 7:10 pm

    All black everything black! I love wearing all black! I always feel so chic! I LOVE these pants! I really want a good pair of liquid leggings and those are so pretty!:)

    Shannon Sage

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:56 pm

      Thanks Shannon! One can never go wrong in all black ๐Ÿ™‚ As for the leggings, I think it’s the best pieces in my wardrobe, so versatile! I’ve added links to similar items, you should get one!

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:55 pm

      Thanks love!

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:55 pm

      Thanks Valerie, happy you like it!

  14. January 26, 2016 / 11:16 pm

    That is awesome you are going to London! I’m sure you will have a blast!! I am also loving how you styled that windowpane poncho. So cute!

    http://www.rdsobsessions.com

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:54 pm

      Thanks Rach, it’s actually a scarf, and so cozy too!

  15. January 26, 2016 / 11:25 pm

    Loving this look on you! The rounded sunnies are perfect! Xo, Ellese

    Rock.Paper.Glam.

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:54 pm

      Thanks lovely!

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      January 29, 2016 / 7:54 pm

      Thanks Diana, so sweet of you to say ๐Ÿ™‚

  16. January 26, 2016 / 11:59 pm

    Black is my favorite! Love this chic ensemble!

    – Cielo
    Mermaid in Heels

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:54 pm

      Black is my favourite too! So glad you like the look ๐Ÿ™‚

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      January 29, 2016 / 7:53 pm

      Thanks Maggie!

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:53 pm

      I couldn’t agree more!

  17. January 27, 2016 / 5:07 am

    Such a gorgeous look! Those shades are a perfect match for the bold lip color. I know how you feel a bit, as my brother moved to Greece and saying goodbye to him is always the toughest time ๐Ÿ™ It will be great to have something so exciting to look forward to though!!

    Morgan
    http://www.monde-et-monde.com

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:48 pm

      Oh I know how tough that is! But on the bright side, I’m sure visiting him in Greece will be loads of fun!

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:48 pm

      Thanks love, happy to hear that ๐Ÿ™‚

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      January 29, 2016 / 7:47 pm

      Thanks Nat!

  18. January 27, 2016 / 9:18 am

    I’ve been dealing with the end-of-vacation blues the entire week! How exciting about you visiting London? Make sure you let me know closer to the time, it would be fun to blog together x

    http://thelondonthing.co.uk/

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:47 pm

      Oh absolutely, we will definitely visit a restaurant or two ๐Ÿ˜‰

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:47 pm

      Thanks Imma, you have a lovely Pinterest account ๐Ÿ™‚

  19. Prudence
    January 27, 2016 / 10:02 am

    Spending time with family is definitely the best! And loving your cute round-frame sunnies and beautiful bucket bag, thanks for sharing!

    Prudence
    http://www.prudencepetitestyle.com

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:46 pm

      Thanks Prudence! I couldn’t agree more, family time is the best ๐Ÿ™‚

  20. Alice
    January 27, 2016 / 10:43 am

    What an amazing monochrome look! The scarf is jaw-dropping!
    Fashion Soup

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:46 pm

      Thanks Alice, so happy you like it!

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      January 29, 2016 / 7:46 pm

      Thanks gorgeous!

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      January 29, 2016 / 7:45 pm

      Thanks Vicky!

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      January 29, 2016 / 7:45 pm

      Thanks Kelly, made it back, but down with a cold ๐Ÿ™

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:45 pm

      Thanks lovely, happy weekend!

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:45 pm

      Thanks Euge, so happy you like the look!

  21. January 27, 2016 / 4:26 pm

    I don’t think I can love this outfit any more than I currently do, its so perfect for this time of the year โ™ฅ

    tipscapsule.blogspot.com

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:43 pm

      Right? So practical and warm!

  22. January 27, 2016 / 4:53 pm

    I love all your monochrome looks. You style them really well

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:43 pm

      Thanks girl!

  23. January 27, 2016 / 7:41 pm

    I love this outfit! That scarf is very chic and those sunglasses are awesome! I also really like the lipstick shade that you’re wearing!

    -Helen
    http://www.sweethelengrace.com

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:42 pm

      Thanks Helen, so happy you like the look ๐Ÿ™‚

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:42 pm

      Thanks Keri, it’s so cozy!

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:42 pm

      Thanks lovely!

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:41 pm

      Thanks Gitta, glad you like it!

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:41 pm

      Thanks Vera!

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:41 pm

      Aren’t they? Such a great Zara find!

  24. January 28, 2016 / 1:27 pm

    Looks cozy – I am into it ๐Ÿ™‚ Love blanket scarves so much and this one seems to be one of those lucky “goes with everything” kinds. Want!
    http://www.MarinaSays.com

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:40 pm

      Oh absolutely, it goes with everything and is super cozy too!

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:39 pm

      Thanks love, so glad you like it!

  25. January 28, 2016 / 2:49 pm

    Lovely outfit, especially that stunning scarf and I know exactly what you mean! Currently home visiting my family right now. Hope you had a lovely time with yours and safe travels back to Toronto!

    Rae | Love from Berlin

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:39 pm

      Thanks Rae, unfortunately I’m down with a cold, but here’s to hoping I get well ASAP!

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:39 pm

      Thanks love!

  26. January 28, 2016 / 3:39 pm

    Great outfit, Siffat! I am absolutely in love with your bag and scarf. Why I’ve never seen this one at our Zara store?:)
    I totally agree that planning another trip helps to get over that end-of-vacation sadness. My vacation isn’t over yet, but I am already thinking about where and when we will head next, lol.
    Thank you for sharing your look and thoughts!:) Hope you are having a nice week!

    http://www.yuliannova.com/

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:38 pm

      Unfortunately it’s a few seasons old, but I’ve added links to similar items! Make the most of your vacation while it lasts!

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:38 pm

      Thanks lovely!

  27. January 28, 2016 / 8:46 pm

    Okay, I am stealing this look, hun! It is stunning!
    Love,

    TBR Blog

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:37 pm

      Haha so happy you like it!

  28. January 28, 2016 / 9:03 pm

    Planning family trips are always exciting, so keen for you and can’t wait to see heaps of pictures! These ones are super gorg x
    TGIF celebrate!
    Much Love Karen
    (STYLESMORGASBORD) [BLOGLOVIN])

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:37 pm

      Thanks Karen, so glad you like the outfit!

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:37 pm

      Happy you like it!

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:37 pm

      Thanks girl!

  29. January 28, 2016 / 11:44 pm

    Great outfit!
    And it’s true, when you live far from home it’s always hard to say goodbye. It’s one of the things that frightens me the most about living abroad, although it is something that I really want to do, and will do someday.
    London is a great city to visit, I’ve already been there 3 times and there’s always so many new things to see. You’re going to love it!

    xo
    Lau
    http://www.lscrapbook.com/

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:36 pm

      I went to London for fashion school, and am so excited to go back :)!

  30. January 29, 2016 / 12:11 am

    Like your scarf and bag ๐Ÿ™‚
    Maria V.

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:36 pm

      Thanks Maria!

  31. January 29, 2016 / 12:55 am

    It’s that gorgeous bag again! I really love it ๐Ÿ™‚
    Your outfit is fantastic, that scarf looks so good on you!
    I wish I knew where is best to go in London, but sadly I’ve never been there. I really want to go there one day though. Until then I’ll just have to live vicariously through your photos haha

    ~Andrea Tiffany~
    http://aglimpseofglam.blogspot.com

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:36 pm

      I’m sure you’ll head to London sooner than you think ๐Ÿ™‚ And as for the bag, I highly recommend you buy it!

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:35 pm

      Thanks Maireem, the scarf is so cozy!

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      January 29, 2016 / 7:35 pm

      Thanks Elisa!

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      January 29, 2016 / 7:34 pm

      And so cozy!

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:34 pm

      Thanks Eva!

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      January 29, 2016 / 7:34 pm

      Thanks Kyanna, so glad you like it!

  32. January 29, 2016 / 7:22 pm

    Love the outfit! I hope you had a wonderful trip!
    lovelywoodland.blogspot.com

    • siffat.h91@gmail.com
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      January 29, 2016 / 7:34 pm

      Thanks lady, I had an amazing time ๐Ÿ™‚

  33. January 29, 2016 / 7:45 pm

    Fab look here too my dear! I am glad you are already planning the next holiday with your family, and if everything goes with the plan, I will be at London too during August with my family too ๐Ÿ™‚ Fingers crossed!
    Have a great weekend!
    xxx
    Stella
    http://www.stellaasteria.com

  34. January 29, 2016 / 10:09 pm

    Ahhh being away from one’s family is never easy. My parents and only brother are still back in Borneo whilst I left my hometown in 1995. Being in the States means we’re 33,000 miles apart and Whatsapp doesn’t quite make up for the distance ๐Ÿ™‚ each time we’re together, I try to make the most of it, like you. Family is everything, they keep me sane and grounded xo

  35. January 31, 2016 / 2:00 am

    stunning as always babe! love how the checked scarf breaks up the all black outfit perfectly. your outfits are always KILLER!

    Ashleigh x
    http://www.ashleighdmello.com

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      February 2, 2016 / 1:35 am

      Thanks Ashleigh, I’m blushing!

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