Hey, Good Lookin'

Packing

2011-07-04T09:00:00.000-04:00

top: Aldo // bottom: Steve Madden

I'm leaving for London on Thursday! Now to choose my shoes. Votes on which pair?

Weekend Report

2011-06-17T16:22:00.004-04:00

relaxing in the park in a Forever 21 dress

Have a fantastic weekend, team. I'll be busy over at Ottawa Fringe Fest, seeing and reviewing shows with the gang at Apartment 613 (my summer internship of awesome!) for Fully Fringed. The first review is up here.

photo by Milan Ilnyckyj

Summer Feel

2011-06-16T12:02:00.004-04:00

Blouse - vintage // shorts - Fossil (DIY cut-offs) // bag - vintage Roots // belt, sunglasses, shoes - H&M // bracelets - AE, DIY

The heat is finally rising in Ottawa (woo!) Now for the brutally hot weather we all know arrives at the end of June. I'm gathering my breeziest tops, dresses, and skirts...

Saturday Shopping

2011-06-14T09:00:00.002-04:00

top - ?? // jeans - ?? // shoes - Blowfish // headband - H&M (mine) // purse - vintage

On Saturday, my extremely stylish little sister and I went to check out a vintage store called Gypsy and Co in downtown Ottawa. She looked so cute I snapped a few pics of her!

PS: I made us matching sister friendship bracelets. I'm pretty much the best sister.

Scenes from the weekend

2011-06-13T09:00:00.000-04:00

At a Junior Boys concert on Friday

My dad with my cat, Rosie

Playing chess with my friend Milan

Happy Weekend

2011-06-10T13:14:00.002-04:00

These are some pictures from my camping trip in May. It was so early in the season that we basically had the park to ourselves! I brought a couple of disposable cameras (canoe camping... dangerous for fancy cameras!) and I love love how they turned out.

I'm looking forward to a cozy weekend in from the rain!

Midi-mad

2011-06-08T13:44:00.003-04:00

shirt - topshop // skirt - vintage // bracelet, belt - American Eagle // bag - vintage roots

I am all over skirts now that the weather is really getting warm. This skirt I picked up at the Value Village and had it shortened to the perfect midi skirt length. I like the high-waist that I can wear with the shorter tops I'm quickly becoming obsessed with. This one is from Topshop (thanks mom!).

This is my first most successful hair-curling experience to date. Living at home with my long-haired sister and mom has meant I've had access to their hair tools. I think I'll add curling iron to my wish-for list!

Summer starts here

2011-05-25T09:00:00.003-04:00

Skirt - H&M (seen here); shirt - Sparkle and Fade; bra - Aritzia; jacket - Gap; boots - vintage; clutch - Aldo; sunnies - H&M; rings - NastyGal, random vendor; nail polish - Sally Hansen

jeans - BDG; bag - Lulu; hait - vintage (mine)

After weeks of stress, packing, living out of a suitcase, and then a few days wandering in the woods (more on that later), I finally feel like pulling together cute outfits. And shopping... there's been a lot of that lately.

I bought this shirt on sale this weekend at Urban Outfitters -- I predict it will be my go-to top this summer. Even though it's black!

Scenes from the weekend

2011-05-24T19:13:00.003-04:00

on me: skirt - vintage; t-shirt - Target; jacket - Gap; belt - H&M; clutch - Aldo; shoes - vintage (my new favourites!)

on sister: sunnies - H&M (mine); dress - Simon's; cardigan - vintage (originally mine)

Now that I'm back in Ottawa for the summer, you can expect way more of my extremely stylish little sister. Lucky you!

Best of reds

2011-05-24T10:36:00.003-04:00

Love Kate Foley,'s Opening Ceremony buyer, style (touch of pink in her hair!) PS: Can this girl ever wear red?

Dying for the perfect ripped, slouchy jeans for summer.

BebackmorenowIpromisesorry!

from Refinery29

Ready for Some Summer

2011-04-27T09:30:00.000-04:00

Sorry for the absence -- Easter weekend is always busy and then, well, there was food poisoning. Not pretty. The great ham debacle of Resurrection Party 2011.

I am more than ready for jean shorts. Looking at Coachella "street" style has whet my appetite. I bought three new pairs (one I made myself from old Levi's... they might be too short, I don't know). I am officially On A Mission For The Perfect Pair. I'm kind of built like a rectangle, so the mini shorts built for curves with little stretch? Not working for me.

Holy rain and cold, Halifax. What's with this weather? Could we have some heat please? Or ever sun? Grumble.

Coral + Leopard

2011-04-21T08:00:00.001-04:00

H&M Coral Skirt, H&M sunglasses, necklace

I went to do some shopping since... well, I'm done school and I can! And then I worked at the desk and was bored so I took pictures of what I bought.

This necklace my mom gave me for Christmas. I believe she bought it while on a trip to England. I haven't really worn it much because I thought the chains she put it on were too long and I needed to swap them... but this week I've worn it every day. It's so beautiful! The middle stone is deep red, which is hard to tell from the pictures.

So I bought a new SD card! Hurray. It is my "summer resolution" to carry my camera around with me as much as possible, so I bought a bigger card. It is 4X bigger than my last one! Which would be more exciting if my last card weren't 2GB. Ahem. An upgrade was necessary.

Blog Crush: O My Heart

2011-04-20T14:44:00.003-04:00

I am a big fan of Kate's blog, O-My-Heart. She's been looking particularly fine lately with her new camera and she's been taking some sweet risks with bright colours. Gorgeous.

Sorry there are still no photos for this week! I've been wearing cute things, but I've been having some technical difficulties (may have dropped my SD card in water) so I can't take any photos. So frustrating! I will get back to it soon... especially now that my exams are done! Woo!

I feel it coming

2011-04-15T07:35:00.002-04:00

Shoes: Saturn Cutout Wedge/ Jeffrey Campbell/ shopnastygal.com/ $208

I can't stop thinking about these shoes. I dream about them at night...

I wrote my last exam last night, I have a take-home exam today and then I launch into a hellish weekend of research paper-ing... but then I'm all done. My first issue as co-editor of The Watch has been sent to the printer, and I've been working hard! Hard enough for a reward?

Scenes from the weekend

2011-04-11T09:00:00.000-04:00

work / play

ring a grad present from my parents | Friday night dancing | Benefit flirt alert makeup and a sequin jacket

Take Me by the Hand

2011-04-08T09:33:00.003-04:00

My little sister bought this jacket at Value Village and quickly decided she didn't want it -- so she gave it to me! I love it, I wear it all the time.

This bag was an impulse buy at a Tegan and Sarah concert last year, and I love it. It's the perfect size for carrying everything I need, and it slides easily over my shoulder. I pretty much take it anywhere and everywhere*.

Well, folks, it's down to my hell week. I'm not sure how much you'll hear from me this week, what with trying to pull together my first issue of this, and an academic journal, and my papers and exams! I'm tired just thinking about it.

*Tegan and Sarah fans! That's two references to the same song in one post. Impressed?

Pleats

2011-04-06T07:07:00.003-04:00

Oh man. I need the perfect soft, pleated midi skirt. And I will wear it with a soft, relaxed T like these fashionable ladies.

Lucy Laught/pinterest

Doubled Scarf

2011-04-05T08:00:00.005-04:00

scarves: Roots and consignment | blazer: Topshop (thanks mom!) | tshirt: American Apparel | Clutch: Coach | nail polish: Revlon (but I hate the consistency)

This is the doubled-scarf look I've mentioned previously. Isn't it grand? So cozy. So much scarf. So ideal. I like the hint of pattern with a contrasting colour.

This clutch is a Coach bag from my mother. I love love love it. I used it so much I started to worry I'd get sick of it, so we're taking a break now. But isn't it lovely?

Scenes from the weekend

2011-04-04T09:43:00.002-04:00

An old car near the caves | ready for spelunking

sunglasses on the dashboard | a pile of kittens

I had an action-packed weekend! On Sunday, I went out to the country to do some spelunking (that's cave exploring) and got very muddy. After, my roommates for next year and I went to visit some two-week-old kittens! Their eyes were still closed. You guys, there is nothing cuter than a pile of kittens. A PILE of kittens.

All pictures taken with the Instamatic iPhone app.

Torte and Chocolate Eclair

2011-03-29T08:49:00.001-04:00

These are pictures from my date last week. Phil found this adorable bakery, and we headed out to pick from their delicious selections. The Eclair was deadly!

Happy Tuesday.

Some Sequins in the Afternoon

2011-03-28T09:00:00.002-04:00

Skirt: Mikkat Market | Bag: Eddie Baur (consignment) | bracelet: gifts | Shirt, jacket, shoes, belt, rings, scarf, brooch : thrifted

I bought this skirt online from Mikkat Market ( LOVE this store! ) but had to get a different size... so now I finally have it! I have been dying for a sequin skirt, and with this one the price was right. I wanted to wear it in the day time, with more casual pieces. Phil helped me pick this outfit out! I just picked the skirt. He's got the flair for fashion! We were out on a date when he took these...

Zara-fab

2011-03-24T08:25:00.010-04:00

I know this is old news, but I LOVE everything about Zara SS2011. Luckily, there is no Zara in Halifax.

via becauseimaddicted

Zara

Shoes on the ground

2011-03-22T15:17:00.003-04:00

Blazer: Mexx (thrifted) | tshift: American Apparel | jeans: American Eagle | shoes: Bruno Magli (thrifted)

tights: Gap | purse: Eddie Baur | lipstick: Benefit "flirt alert"

Here's a quick update on the go - I feel the end of the semester coming, and the wave of work with it!

The good part about the end of the school year approaching is the change in weather! It's still cold (couldn't go bare feet in these shoes!) but boots are no longer a must. Super, super exciting.

My mom and sister visited me over the weekend, and we had a totally love time! I will post a couple of pics once I've got them off my camera.

I think I need a hat

2011-03-17T09:00:00.000-04:00

Here's why.

Photos from Vanessa Jackman.

On Bill Cunningham

2011-03-16T19:55:00.002-04:00

Bill Cunningham New York Trailer from Gavin McWait on Vimeo.

Totally inspirational man. The original street style photographer. His words are beautiful. I want to watch this every morning.

"Fashion is the armour to survive everyday life. I don't think you could do away with it."

Spring Hair

2011-03-14T08:59:00.002-04:00

I love this cute hair DIY - I will definitely be trying it out for summer!

On a related note, I want to get some dry shampoo to help me out with some cute summer hair. Does anyone have recommendations for good brands? I'm hoping for something not too expensive, that you can purchase in Canada.

via Refinery29

What is actual is only for one time

2011-03-11T08:00:00.004-05:00

scarf (as turband): vintage | shirt: vintage Levi 's | sweater: Silence+Noise

jeans: Cheap Mondays | shoes: the Aldo ones I wanted forever and got for Christmas!

So, I look a little tired in these photos. I didn't realize until right now, putting them together. I haven't exactly been giving myself much time to sleep... and it's been getting harder and harder to get out of bed in the morning.

So I love this outfit. It feels very me - I didn't feel I was "putting it on", or trying something not me. At the same time, it felt new for me. It popped into my head as I was falling asleep the other night and quickly jumped up to put everything on the same hangar. I was in such a rush today I just grabbed it and went! I also ended up wearing this shoes for only the second time ever (the first was NYE!). I will be wearing them more.

Tonight I'm catching up with a friend, then heading out for Old School Hip Hop Night at Tribeca with Uncle Fester! And then maybe I'll let my bones sleep in...

Chunky and Stacked

2011-03-10T13:59:00.002-05:00

Note: amazing, chunky jewelry needed. The more the better. Stack it on!

The last shot is a chunky bracelet a friend gave me for my birthday last year, and a sneak peek of an outfit I'll put up tomorrow. Sorry it's been slow lately!

Photo 1 and 2: STREETFSN

Photo 3: Atlantic Pacific

Photo 4: my bracelet

Big Red Scarf

2011-03-03T15:32:00.002-05:00

I am loving big scarves this week. Slash this forever. I wore two scarves as one yesterday - it was so huge! Loved it. I didn't get to snap a pic... next time.

Fiery

2011-02-28T09:00:00.001-05:00

Hair this red. Want it.

via becauseimaddicted.net

New Header

2011-02-25T16:08:00.002-05:00

The fabulous Davis did my new header! Photo by Milan Ilnyckyj.

Have a good weekend, team. It'll be rainy here, so I think I'll by staying in.

photo via We Heart It.

Tea Obsession

2011-02-25T09:00:00.003-05:00

I am such a tea junkie. I love tea, all different kinds (except lemongrass. It's a thing. Not sure why.)

Right now I'm totally in love with Zing Me Tea from David's Tea. It's black, so I get to have the milk-and-sugar experience that I love, plus this awesome, uplifting, fruity thing. Yum.

"What happens when you blend Chinese black tea with ginger bits and lush pieces of peach and apricot? An instant feeling of well-being. Aromatherapy claims that peaches can brighten your outlook, and ginger has long been known as a zesty stimulant that perks you up. Apricots are just plain delicious. Drink it hot or cold, for a truly refreshing Chinese tea experience."

Still loving it

2011-02-24T15:52:00.003-05:00

I will always love a nice top-of-the-head knot. Even though low buns are on-trend for spring, apparently. The longer my hair gets, the better the buns!

PS: I am drooling over Bee's orange-red J Crew blazer.

First photo from Atlantic-Pacific
Second photo from because im addicted [sic]

Jean Shorts

2011-02-23T10:00:00.001-05:00

Dying for high-waisted denim shorts for summer. Maybe this pair, rocked by Tieka of Selective Potential, from Urban Outfitters. High enough in the waist? Unsure.

Also loving these.

Photos from Selective Potential

Sunny Weather

2011-02-18T13:01:00.002-05:00

Jacket and Sequin Sweater: Urban Outfitters | Jeans: Garage | Sunglasses: American Apparel | Bag and Fingerless gloves: Roots | Scarf: street vendor in Paris

I was so warm yesterday I was able to pull out this lighter jacket I bought at the Boxing Day Sales! I sat outside for a couple of hours with my friends and enjoyed feeling the warmth on my face.

I'll be busy this weekend with my little sister and a friend visiting me, and then hunkering down to work over Reading Week (ha. We'll see...).

NYFW Street Style

2011-02-17T09:00:00.000-05:00

From the streets of NYC, during Fashion Week. Christina from Trop Rouge.

There is nothing I don't like/want to emulate about this look. Biker Jacket + slouchy shirt and cardigan + jersey maxi skirt + fingerless gloves. Beauty.

via Refinery29

Alternative use for nail polish

2011-02-16T16:30:00.004-05:00

At the Vena Cava show last week, the models had bands of nail polish on their fingers.

This would crack and flake off by the end of the day, but it looks sooo cool. A neat way to add a pop of colour a la spring '11.

via Refinery29

Valentines

2011-02-14T12:40:00.003-05:00

Whatever you feel about today (whether or not it relates to love) have a happy day! I encourage self-medication with chocolate.

PS: These Kate Spade online Valentines are so cute - they take the tackiness out of e-cards, and remind me of grade school Valentines! If only I would get a heart necklace and ring set like Max gave me in grade 1...

image via Kate's {wit + delight} Pintrest board.

Jean Shirt!

2011-02-02T09:00:00.000-05:00

shirt: vintage, my mom's |skirt: American Apparel | bag: Spotted Moth | tights: Zellers

My mom sent me a fantastic care package last week, and she remembered my hunt for a denim shirt. She found this one while cleaning out a closet - it's so comfy! Even though it needs some mending, I had to wear it the next day. My mom also gave me the gold and green ring so I guess this outfit is dedicated to my mom.

Stacking Rings

2011-01-31T15:44:00.003-05:00

Slightly obsessed with stacking rings right now, especially these ones from MintyFreshStudio's Etsy shop. And you can customize them - initials and symbols.

Pictures from MintyFreshStudio.

Happy Weekend

2011-01-28T15:53:00.006-05:00

T-shirt: Jacob sale years ago | cardigan: Talulah | necklace: Pyrrha | ring: NastyGal | nail polish: Revlon soft grey

It's been gray this week - great for photos, not great for the mood! I wore this sequin striped top on Wednesday. I had been thinking about getting rid of it, but I got so many compliments on it, and because I found it so comfy, I've decided to keep it. I am a little sequin-crazy these days.. just ordered some more online! Stay tuned!

It's also gray... on my nails! I was inspired to paint my nails and currently the only colour I have is this lovely gray from Revlon. I don't like the consistency of the polish - it's too thick and goes on in clumps. It has already peeled off a couple of fingers (and I wore it with top and bottom coat). I'm going to try to thin it out this weekend.

Sadly, I have LOST the top of my favourite ring, the cross one pictured about! It fell off sometime today. If you see it around King's, anyone, please let me know. I'm pretty upset about it -- I love that ring!

Maybe if everyone keeps an eye out, someone will find it! Fingers crossed.

Boys of Milan and Paris

2011-01-26T20:11:00.005-05:00

Male supermodels are just as goofy as the guys I know.

Video from Justin Wu and Tommy Ton of Jak and Jil.

Boys of Milan & Paris FW2011 from Justin Wu on Vimeo

That Time of Year

2011-01-25T13:16:00.003-05:00

Valentine's countdown is on. If only the shipping prices weren't so steep... I have a soft spot for lace.

Calvin Klein Envy Bra and Hipster brief, net-a-porter.

Nail Tutorial

2011-01-24T16:52:00.003-05:00

How cute are Alix's nails? Alix posted a nail how-to on her blog, The Cherry Blossom Girl, today and I love it. Perhaps I will try it if I ever actually buy more than the one nail polish I own...

Often I post an outfit on Mondays, but today guys, I'm running on empty. After a weekend of one big event and two overnight shifts, plus the freezing cold out there, I haven't managed to get out of my sweatpants in a while. I will be back once I've recovered...

Photos from The Cherry Blossom Girl

Mid-Week inspiration

2011-01-19T15:32:00.003-05:00

My new photo corner (yay! I found an indoor place to record my outfits!) was full of people today and I'm shy, so I leave you with some fantastic inspiration I've seen today.

I love her glasses. Lovelovelove. I'm in the market for new ones...

Everything about this outfit is amazing. The feminine skirt with the hard-edge motorcycle boots and laid-back top... emulating. ASAP.
On the list: more maxi skirts please.

Both photos from Vanessa Jackman.

Knee-High

2011-01-17T10:36:00.004-05:00

I love knee-high socks. Inspired by Atlantic Pacific, here and here and especially Jane of See Jane here, I pulled out my knee socks last week. I will be doing that more! Tights under knee socks deal with the whole socks-constantly-falling-down thing.

Also, I have to thank my adorable sister for buying me this bag for Christmas. my first piece from Spotted Moth - and she wrapped it up in a weird box to trick me. Turned out we both bought one another bags in the same colour - I got hers from H&M. Sister-intuition!

Happy Monday!

Chunky Knit

2011-01-13T13:45:00.004-05:00

Yellow Cardigan: BDG (urban outfitters) | Grey Cardigan: Talula | Dress: Urban Behaviour | Boots: Aldo

I love me some chunky knits! They're great when the temperature dips and the winter get gross (like it did yesterday - what a huge snowstorm!). Though the snow has stopped today, I was left wanting something cozy. I decided to build around this yellow cardigan (the one I lusted after here) that I got for Christmas. I added another cardigan under it - a trend I am definitely a fan of.

PS: These are the boots I bought recently! Like 'em?

Retro Night

2011-01-10T11:00:00.004-05:00

Last Friday I went out for a retro night with some friends. I dressed up, which I love to do! It took ages to scrape all the eyeliner off my eyes the next day...

I love retro nights! They always have the best music. It was the kick-off to a great weekend. I hope everyone had great weekends too!

First Day Back

2011-01-07T10:21:00.002-05:00

Jacket: Urban Outfitters | Scarf: vintage | Dress (as shirt): American Apparel | Dress (as skirt): Matty M (consignment) | Bag: Roots

This is what I wore for my first day back at school. My outfit included many new pieces - jacket, dress (as a top), and boots (which you can't see - sorry! another time). This jacket is my new favourite, a Boxing Day sale find, but it's a little cold out for it now. Luckily the sun was warm yesterday.

I guess it's really back to the real world and goodbye vacations...

Year in Review: Work Appropriate

2011-01-04T10:00:00.000-05:00

When I started this fashion blog this summer, I was working full time and needed to pick office-appropriate outfits most of the time. Here are three of my favourites.

Year in Review: Most Worn

2011-01-03T10:00:00.000-05:00

I guess I kind of love this jacket! I bought it for 10 bucks, and I've gotten a ton of wear. I didn't realize until I was looking back just how often I wore it. It's become a go-to piece for me!

Year in Review: Favourite Locations

2011-01-02T15:29:00.001-05:00

September

October

November

December

Getting into the swing of fashion blogging meant figuring out where to take pictures. It really helped to have a willing helper - thanks Phil! He's gotten quite good at suggesting locations as well. These are my favourites so far!

Sequins

2010-12-28T16:52:00.000-05:00

Slightly obsessed.

[silence + noise sweat shirt]

Greetings from Ottawa

2010-12-21T13:49:00.002-05:00

The snowy view from my bedroom window

A welcome home gift - some gorgeous Bruno Magli shoes!

All bundled up in a wool sweater - It's c-c-c-cold here.

Cary Grant and Loretta Young skating in The Bishop's Wife (1947)

I'm finally done my semester and cozy at home in Ottawa. So far we've had our traditional Chinese food and Christmas movies night. Tonight we're headed to a holiday party and then the girls are coming over! Reunited on this side of the semester.

Snapshots

2010-12-16T14:40:00.003-05:00

{on my way to the library, bundled in my scarf and coffee in hand}

{set up in the library with Goethe - procrastinating, of course}

{this is Kate. She wears three scarves wound together -

one for warmth, one for softness, and another as mediator.

So cute!}

{a new earring for my second hole (only in one ear). It's askew.}

{candles, wine, and the West Wing for a girls' night with Davis}

More work still.

3 days until I fly home.

Beat Up

2010-12-14T09:30:00.000-05:00

Wishing for the perfect tough girl, soft leather, biker-style jacket. Any colour. To wear with: everything.

via STREETFSN

Chill Sets In

2010-12-11T14:00:00.004-05:00

Shirt: stolen from my dad | jeans: Cheap Mondays | shoes: Aldo | Coat: Simply Vera at Kohl's

Ring: NastyGal | Scarf and earrings: thrifted

I have lots more homework to do, but in between, I took a couple minutes for some photos. I look so glamorous on days I do homework, don't you think? Ha. I stole this shirt from my dad when I was home last; it's super cozy and the colour is great - like chambray for winter.

Back to paper-writing...

End of Term

2010-12-09T11:03:00.005-05:00

Times are tough, friends. There are papers to write, exams to study for, and packing lists to make (How exactly am I supposed to fit two weeks of party outfits into one suitcase, AND leave room for presents?).

For now, here is a picture I like a lot. I want everything about this. Don't the buttons looks like typewriter keys?

For a Night Out

2010-12-02T16:12:00.003-05:00

Aren't these fantastic? Fabulous. Frikkin' awesome. Going on my list. (Santa?)

It's my boyfriend's fake birthday! His real birthday is December 23, at which point we will each be with our families for Christmas, so I decided to celebrate him today. Because he is pretty great (he's the one who takes all my photos!). Wish I could wear these boots out tonight.

Post-Jazz

2010-12-01T21:12:00.003-05:00

My friend Davis has a fantastic photo blog - Post-Jazz Photography. She took a couple of the photos from blog posts I've done and edited them up! Don't they look fantastic?

Follow her blog for some fantastic pics.

And why don't you follow me while you're at it? Here is a link:

Follow me on Bloglovin'

Night In

2010-11-29T22:17:00.002-05:00

Tonight, I feel gross.

All day really.

All week, really.

Back soon.

Fisherman's Cardigan

2010-11-24T16:19:00.002-05:00

BDG Fisherman Cardigan from Urban Outiftters, $68

This cardigan is amazing. I need a brightly-coloured cardigan. Preferably this one.

Nordic print leggings

2010-11-23T19:03:00.006-05:00

Dress: D.E.P.T | Boots: Steve Madden | Tights: Marks & Spencer | Jacket: Gap kids

Cardigan: Urban Outfitters, my boyfriend's | Socks: H&M | Necklace: self-made

My mom brought me back these tights from a recent trip to England, and I love them. They're cozy and thick for winter, but not bulky. I decided to pile on some layers with them, for style, but mostly for function - it's getting cold here! It snowed last night and it stuck to the ground. Soon I'll have to go searching for some indoor photo venues (Kate from O-My-Heart has a great one!).

These boots are my replacements - I ripped a pair, when a door opened over my foot. I love boots, and I was sad to see them go, but having a new pair is always exciting. Normally I don't buy black, but I'm loving these!

As I mentioned, it's really winter here. Cold, grey skies, snow... it's enough to make me want to go into fashion hibernation. I predict many knits and cozy scarves in the near future.

Ballet Pink

2010-11-20T15:52:00.002-05:00

At heart, I will always dream of being a ballerina, just like when I was a little girl. I am obsessed with any and all ballet movies. I sometimes secretly do (terrible) pirouettes when no one is around.

Last week, I went to see the dance show at my school, and it just made me crave anything ballet pink all over again.

Dresses - GRACE - cream - Forever Unique, 270 GBP
Eileen Kirby Layered Tulle Puff Bubble Skirt, $319
Rosamosario Piccola silk-crepe and lace vest, $255
Rosamosario Piccola silk-crepe and lace shorts, $150
Calvin Klein Envy lace soft-cup triangle bra, $44
VILLETTE Lace Edged Mary Jane Pumps, $40
Feather Clutch, 35 GBP
Five-Stand Pearl and Dangling Pendant Necklace, $655
ASOS | ASOS Leather Cut Away Fingerless Flat Stud Gloves at ASOS, $24
Candy Bar Scarf in Nougat, $25

Snapshots

2010-11-18T14:40:00.008-05:00

I have a new iPhone - it was a birthday present from my family, and I got it when I went home last week. It's such a neat object, and a useful tool... and a toy. I've been playing with it all the time since I got it. (My boyfriend jokes I only pay attention to the phone these days...)

I downloaded a free app called "Instamatic" that takes pictures and then adds neat filters. Unlike with "hipstamatic", another popular photo app, this one allows you to more control with the filters and this one saves the original as well. Highly recommend it.

Here are a few shots I've taken so far.

1 - Testing out the camera in my bedroom
2 - The new Art Deco brooch I mentioned
3 - Fancy birthday drinks with friends

Broaching Brooches

2010-11-17T13:52:00.005-05:00

Cape: Novelti | Dress: H&M | Tights: Gap | Brooch and belt: vintage | Boots: from my riding days

Sorry... I love puns...

When I was at home I stopped by my favourite consignment clothing store in Ottawa (www.clothessecret.com) and found this fantastic cape (boiled wool, never worn) and a couple of brooches! I've never worn brooches before, at all, but I found two I loved and decided to give this a try. What do you think? I can't wait to show you the other one I got, it's so Art Deco (my favourite thing).

It continues to rain here... rain rain rain. Anyone want to send me those rain boots I want?

Windy City

2010-11-12T11:40:00.003-05:00

Jacket: H&M | Skirt: vintage | T-shirt: Urban Outfitters | Belt: vintage | Necklace: made with an old key

It's been so windy in Halifax! You can see that in the photos. And it's rained for basically a week straight. Once the rain stopped for a bit, I ran outside to take these. This skirt, the freebie from my dress-up box, is quickly becoming a favourite. Maybe it's true what they say about hemlines and the economy (up and up, down and down) but what I know is longer hemlines mean cozier for winter.

Right now I'm in Ottawa, visiting my family and celebrating my birthday, which is Monday. I packed so light, I can't believe it. I packed a lot of black and mixed it all together. Either it was very ingenious of me, or... I will go shopping.

Window Shopping: Aritzia

2010-11-04T14:14:00.006-04:00

Wilfred Short Sleeve Striped T - $50

Talula Sequin Tank - $60

Talula Sheer Boyfriend T - $40

Le Fou by Wilfred Wool Coat - $426

Central Park West Silk Blouse - $125

Talula Sequin Tube Skirt - $75

I have a long weekend next week, so I'll be heading home for a couple of days. While there, I will enjoy shopping at some stores that we don't have out here in Haligonia. Aritzia is one - I'm enjoying online window shopping... while avoiding my massive amount of homework...

Drape it

2010-11-03T13:28:00.003-04:00

I love Marchesa. That draping is to-die-for.

From Marchesa SS2011 (via ILOVEWILDFOX)

Knits and Bangs

2010-11-01T16:24:00.003-04:00

Jacket: Mexx, consignment | Dress: Urban Behaviour | Scarf: H&M | Boots: Aldo

Headband: Urban Outfitters | Rings: NastyGal, gifts

Some of you have guessed my new look - bangs! I am very happy with them, and people have been saying very nice things to me when they see my haircut. I used to have them as a little kid, so I feel kind of like it's time for them to be back!

This coat was 2$ in a bin at a consignment store, and I grabbed it for that slouchy look, since it's two sizes too big. I've been wearing it a lot. I also dug up this lovely cozy scarf I bought a few years ago at H&M and as the temperature gets cooler, I'm glad to have it.

Dress Up

2010-10-29T08:07:00.004-04:00

I love these photos fashion blogger Hanneli took while hanging out with Anna Della Russo and Tommy Ton at Anna's house (because famous people actually do hang out all together the way I imagine in my head. Really.) and she played dress up in her closet! I'm pretty sure I will be playing dress up with my kids some day - definitely never too old.

Speaking of dressing up, Halloween is this weekend. For me, dressing-up night is tonight. I have a plan for an outfit that fits all my requirements: cute, involves little to no expense, and doesn't make me look silly/slutty (I'm looking at you, American Apparel). I'll try to remember to get some pictures!

Also this weekend: Everyone's favourite Halloween tradition... The Rocky Horror Picture Show. If you haven't seen it, now is the time. If you have, you know what I mean.

PS: Have you watched Rocky Horror Glee yet?

Afternoon in the Country

2010-10-27T20:23:00.004-04:00

Skirt: vintage | Jacket: Joe Fresh | Sweater: H&M | Camisole: Ralph Lauren

Ring: NastyGal | Lipstick: Benefit | Boots: Canadian Tire!

Finally, after much ado, here are the photos I took over Thanksgiving weekend! I'm pretty jazzed about them. I hope you like them too.

I bought this jacket on sale the day before we took the photos, and I'm so glad I did - I've worn it basically nonstop since. And the skirt is courtesy of my childhood dress-up box, but looks very Louis Vuitton this season, to me.

I think my boyfriend is getting good at this picture-taking thing...

PS: Soon I will put up a picture of my new look!

Colour Story

2010-10-19T21:49:00.006-04:00

Never Let Me Go came to a theatre near me this week. I knew I wanted to see it because of the cast (Andrew Garfield! Carey Mulligan!) but I hadn't actually seen the trailer. Now that I have, I am even more excited. For some reason, I am very attracted to aesthetics in movies, so much so that sometimes I will watch the movie again even if I didn't like it. I love the muted tons and... well, the Britishness of it all. My mom was just in England on a trip - I'm very jealous!

I was also inspired by this movie in another way - a change you'll see soon!

PS: I know I promised photos, but something has gone wrong with my uploader and hosting. I need to look around to find a new one. Any advice? I use Picasa right now, but I'm not happy. (It's why my banner is messed up and photo size and quality isn't as good, even at the same settings as before). I really do want to share my awesome photos with you, so be patient? (I'm having a hard time with that one...)

Snapshots

2010-10-14T22:25:00.002-04:00

[ my favourite perfume]

[ my jewelry box in the morning sun ]

[ vintage belt, tied a la Lucy Laught ]

A return after a long absence - I'm sorry! I have been busy, and away for Thanksgiving (which was this past weekend, in Canada). I went away to the countryside to visit my boyfriend's family. I even managed to take some photos while I was there, do a little fashion shoot! I think he's getting good at this.

Those will be up tomorrow... I'm so excited to share them!

Venturing Further Afield

2010-09-29T18:50:00.003-04:00

Jacket - xhileration | purse - vintage | boots - my old riding boots | socks - ? | belt - vintage

I decided to break free of the quad today, in search of some better backdrops for photos. The Northwest Arm is very near campus, and Phil knew of this tiny park which was completely abandoned and secluded - perfect for photos!

These socks and boots came in my care package from home - along with cookies and Nylon mag. An excellent package. And I love getting mail.

Long Skirt and a Short Jacket

2010-09-20T19:09:00.005-04:00

Today was one of those days where I put on one outfit and changed pieces until I was wearing a totally different outfit. I like playing around with this dress and wearing it as a skirt. I always get compliments which doesn't hurt!

I had a lot of fun at the fair this weekend, seeing chicks hatch and horses pull weights, and giant pumpkins. It was a whirlwind trip but such a breath of fresh air. New Brunswick smells so good!

Night Out

2010-09-17T20:00:00.004-04:00

This looks like such a fun night -

the girls at I LOVE WILDFOX

getting together with friends for Fashion Night Out LA.

Makes me want to dress up and go out!

Have a good weekend - going out or staying in.

I'll be in NB for a fair until Sunday night.

Pictures to follow,

naturally.

Out The Door

2010-09-15T08:38:00.003-04:00

It's a gorgeous day, but I'm already late for class. Here's a tidbit on my way out the door...

Fall Air

2010-09-13T20:17:00.004-04:00

Dress - H&M | Jacket - Gap Kids | Scarf - bought on a trip to France | Booties - Aldo | Bag/belt/earrings - vintage

It's definitely getting crisp in Halifax! Today was my first day of the season in tights. I was sad to cover up against the crisp air, but as soon as I put them on I remembered how great tights are. Instant bruise-cover! And I feel cozier.

I also broke out my new H&M shirtdress (impulse buy win). It was previously on here as a cardigan (here).

I'm pulling out the woolies now, so you'll see them soon, and even my new fall coat! (I showed it to my friend Sarah, and she loved it, so I can say reviews have been favourable).

Fall Knit

2010-09-11T19:45:00.003-04:00

Sweater - H&M | Shorts - H&M | Boots - vintage | Bag - vintage Roots | Necklace - made by me!

I am so tired from Frosh Week but the last event was today - Beach Day! I ran around and lay in the sun and now I have to summon the last of my energy for the week-closing party. It's going to be hard.

I still haven't gotten any bolder with photo taking, so my boyfriend and I went on a walk and stopped by a building when we didn't see many people around. When people did walk by I felt verrry awkward - even though I got tons of compliments on this outfit when I wore it. This sweater is new, an impulse buy from a quick trip to H&M and I'm looking forward to wearing it all fall. Do you have new pieces you know will be instant favourites?

A Real Fashion Blogger?

2010-09-09T23:09:00.008-04:00

Dress is consignment (Matty M on the tag); shoes are Steve Madden, jacket is Gap Kids (so shrunken!), the bag is vintage. Earrings from my boyfriend, purchased in Jerusalem

+Rocking my CBC pin!

Wow, is it ever fun to be back, but strange to hear so much about my blog from people! When I was in Ottawa, I mostly talked about it, but here people mention it to me all the time. I seem to have gotten a reputation for style... a good reputation, I hope! I get asked about styling advice now often, and one of the residence dons and I are going to plan a vintage clothing store tour of Halifax to do with res students! So much fun. (Also, if you have recommendations for awesome vintage/consignment on the peninsula, downtown preferred, let me know...)

This grey dress I'm wearing I bought here in Halifax when I was just visiting, trying out King's in grade 12. It's consignment (I love you, Elsie's). It also has two layers, so it's thick enough to skim over all my bulges, but a little warm at times... I had to hold it up while I was standing in the chapel so I wouldn't sweat. When I'm walking around, I bunch it up in one hand and hold it, so it hangs and I feel very ladylike. Long dresses can be tricky to wear and not look formal, but I think I pulled off this daytime look! I certainly got compliments (thank you to all!).

Shoes

2010-09-09T15:00:00.000-04:00

Caroline from Fashion Squad's closet.

Holy shoes collection. I would love to have any and all of these. As I told my boyfriend, "Her shoes are so pretty! Mine look shitty." I think I need to go shoe shopping...

Gym Shorts

2010-09-08T16:17:00.003-04:00

shirt from H&M; AA bandeau; necklace from Pyrrha

Well, has frosh week ever been busy! But it has been fun to catch up with friends I haven't seen all summer. Some of them have even mentioned that they read this blog! I love hearing that.

Though the weather has turned quite cool in Halifax, I have a couple outfits left over from last week when it was blisteringly hot and humid. Hurricane Earl came through and dealt with that for us (and soaked everyone on frosh move-in day). These photos are from a day I was feeling too shy to shoot outside, and too warm to wear anything beside gym shorts. I tried to make them look cute...

Hopefully I'll get up my nerve some day soon and show you my fantastic new plaid skirt and more.

Now in Halifax

2010-09-02T07:17:00.005-04:00

shirt: consignment - shorts: Fossl jeans, cut off by me - scarf: vintage - ring: from NastyGal - shoes: Steve Madden

Well, here are my first tries at working with a tripod. It was a little awkward and strange, because I knew people were around on the quad of my school, so I tried to pick a slow time and stuck close to one corner! I'm sure I'll come up with some sort of method as the year goes on.

It's very hot here (30 degrees Celsius and up!), so my hair is always up and shorts with flowy shirts are the way to go!

PS: Do you like my new hair colour?

New City

2010-08-30T12:16:00.004-04:00

Hello! Sorry for the radio silence last week. The stress of moving and planning was a little overwhelming! I'm feeling much better now that I'm back in Halifax and settling in. I don't move in until tomorrow, but I've been moving my boyfriend in to his place and it's looking great! I haven't yet figured out where/when/how to take outfit pictures, but I have some backlog in the mean time.

These are photos of a picnic last week with a friend and my boyfriend (my sister was there too, but she isn't in the photos). More soon!

From the Stratford Festival

2010-08-20T22:03:00.003-04:00

Last night I saw The Tempest at the Stratford Festival, and let me tell you... it was amazing. Christopher Plummer played Prospero, and even came into the balcony and stood eight feet from where I was sitting at one point! And he did the final monologue, a favourite of mine, very well. Obviously. He is Christopher Plummer.

Here are my sister and I, ready for the show!

Happy Weekend... more photos of my week up next week.

Knotty Skirt

2010-08-20T17:00:00.000-04:00

I am really loving this skirt. Reminds me of this look...

Somewhat Ole

2010-08-19T18:00:00.000-04:00

Skirt (as a dress): no tag, consignment; Belt: vintage; Necklace: vintage; Ring: Nasty Gal

These are some pics my friend Emma took the other night while we fiesta-ed (unfortunately, I decided not to post the pictures with sombreros in them). This skirt is new, and this ring represents my first adventure in online shopping. It was way too easy. I have a feeling this will be bad for my Visa card...

Style Adventures

2010-08-18T17:00:00.000-04:00

If I were more adventurous in my style and self-conscious, I would...

Try a turban

Rock some sick platforms

(in a day-to-day way)

(both photos from the fabulous Hanneli)

AE Dresses

2010-08-17T17:00:00.001-04:00

Normally I don't head to American Eagle when I want feminine and sophisticated dresses (or you know, at all) but look at these! I love them all.

all ae.com

Plaid Skirt

2010-08-13T13:00:00.002-04:00

Long have I been a plaid shirt girl, so I am all over the plaid skirt for this fall, a la Louis Vuitton Fall 2010. I love the ballet length. Luckily, I already own one - I found it while raiding the old dress up box in my basement! Thrifty aren't I?

I'm pretty sure it didn't get much wear in dress-up games - the silky slips and scarves were much better for playing princess than wool.

Pictures of it soon!

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Tonight the boyfriend arrives! Will my posting become more sporadic? Will my outfits get even awesome in an effort to impress him? Will my time off work mean he has to endure hours of my photo shoots with my sister? Stay tuned to find out!

For now, happy weekend!

Last Work Week

2010-08-12T22:24:00.005-04:00

Dress: , shirt dress (worn as a cardigan): H&M, earrings: Ardene's, shoes: consignment, no label

I turned the camera on my equally stylish sister. She is way photogenic, don't you think?

She is a posing queen.

I emulated her style...

Tomorrow the boyfriend comes back to town, bringing 14 months of long distance dating to an end. We'll be touring around Ottawa, seeing a show at Stratford, doing lots of fun things. I've shopped up a storm recently, it seems, so I'll have to take lots of pictures. (Thanks in advance, sister!)

Festival Season

2010-08-10T18:00:00.002-04:00

Remember when I wanted new rain boots to go to a concert? Here are pictures of that time, featuring, once more, some of my attractive friends. I look a little silly with my mouth hanging open, but isn't my shirt cute?

Old Hair

2010-08-09T18:00:00.003-04:00

Since I'm always hemming and hawing over my hair, I thought I'd share a couple of pictures of my short hair. Both of these pictures were taken three years ago on a school trip to Barcelona.

On Clutter

2010-08-09T12:00:00.002-04:00

Last year I became the luckiest dorm-dweller ever: I had a walk-in closet off my dorm room. It was a bit of leftover space next to an elevator shaft, and I happily stocked it full of my clothes, accessories, shoes, and miscellaneous stuff.

This year I'm not so lucky. In fact, my room has a terrible crevice of a closet. And I have lots and lots of clothes. What's a girl to do but dream of fabulous closet spaces?

Photos 1 meticulously organised California Closet 2 Carrie's enviable walk-through closet from Sex and the City 3 No space unused thanks to a ladder in this bathroom/closet (from Design Sponge)

Emma Watson

2010-08-06T12:00:00.002-04:00

Holy hair! She looks incredible!

Is it a sign for me? My hair is growing longer and I think I'm loving it... but then I think of how easy this hair is day-to-day.

Then I remember how I don't have a team of stylists to make me look cool and dress it up, or to put in extensions while it grows out (such an awkward, painful process).

I can dream. *sigh*

via Nylongblog

Jeans + Scarf

2010-08-05T10:00:00.002-04:00

This scarf is my most favourite scarf (and I have loads of them!). It came into my life at a Value Village a few years ago. My bohemienne of a friend convinced me I'd find tons of fantastic things there, which I did not. I bought a few other things, but the only thing I still own is this scarf. It came with a whole outfit, which I didn't buy, but managed to get it on its own. It's been through a lot - almost lost it a few times, worn it more ways than I can count, gotten various things on it which I have lovingly hand-washed out - and it's my favourite.

Do you have favourite scarves? Or favourite other items of clothing?

Photos: by my sister
Scarf: Value Village, no tag
Cardigan: consignment, no tag
Jeans: Citizens of Humanity
Shoes: from DSW
Top: Aritzia
Ring: from a consignment store in Halifax

Licensed to Drive

2010-08-04T14:48:00.001-04:00

the drive, originally uploaded by .faramarz.

After some delay and consternation (so, I got lost on my way to my original test and missed it and had to reschedule for a month later... it happens), I went this morning at the crack of 8:20 for my driving test. And I passed! With flying colours, I might add. She only ticked one box on my whole test. You can round that up to 100%, right? Excellent.

I'm looking forward to putting my license to good use when I hit the road with my boyfriend later this month!

Ring Shopping

2010-08-04T12:00:00.002-04:00

Fall trend: big rings. I'm stocking up.

Images from shopnastygal.com

Behind the Scenes at Clothes Horse

2010-08-03T14:00:00.004-04:00

Behind The Scenes from The Clothes Horse on Vimeo.

A peek at someone else's creative process...

Clothes Horse is another personal style blog. Rebecca has been at it way longer than me and has got it down to a science by now! She takes her photos using a tripod (where I enlist the help of friends and family... not sure what I will do when I return to school in a few weeks!) and with the help of a second tripod, she made this video to document her process. I love her style and she's so adorable!

PS: The song is from one of my favourite artists, Florence and the Machine.