If I'm lost it's only for a little while

So long skirts are back in style I hear. They sort of make me feel like I'm twelve years old again, going to a Choir Recital. But at the same time, they are comfy as hell. You'd think that they would feel really elegant, but there is something very laid back the long, flowy fabric. Just look at Frida Gustavsson...

That being said, just because Frida can pull it off, doesn't necessarily mean that I can... but I can try!

Frida and I also do similar hand gestures...

We basically are the same person.

And long skirts are fun. Go get one!

I'm the mess you'd wear with pride

There is really not a single thing that I do not adore about this outfit. I WILL emulate this look.

So long to the headstrong

The weather was starting to get colder, did you know? I mainly started to notice this fact while riding my bike, because my grip is not as tight when my hands are frozen, and my ears start to hurt from the cold air blowing past them. So I figured it was about time to get out my mittens, hats, and headbands.

Then the weather started to get warm again, and now I have all these mittens, hats and headbands that I can't wear yet. HOWEVER the temperature in the mall that I work in is just right for modeling wicked headbands, so that's just what I did.

One day last week, Zoe came into work and said this to me... "So I just cut the arms off of one of my fur jackets because I wanted to make it into a vest, do you want the arms?" That might seem like an odd question, but let me tell you folks, I wanted those arms. I took them, and I made a fur headband out of them (seen on myself, below) . And because Zoe gave me the arms to make that lovely accessory, I gave her the honour of modeling a headband that I crocheted last winter (and WHAT and honour it is, right?).

Now all I need is some cold weather so I can wear these without breaking out in a sweat... am I really asking for cold weather?

No man's land

Earlier this week, thanks to a friends Facebook post, I discovered a wonderful fashion blog. It's called The Man Repeller, and it is possibly the best thing I have ever read. I have often discussed with friends the idea of dressing for men vs dressing for women. Dressing for men might include clothing that emphasizes ones butt and/or breasts, things that are tight, short or low cut... I can only speculate as to whether these are correct, seeing as I actually know very little about dressing for men.

When I put on an outfit, I am generally thinking about what I feel good in at the time, and what attention and/or complements I will receive from other women. My current favourite items in my closet include; any and all oversized sweaters, high waisted trousers, structured blazers, a fur coat, loafers, and a scarf so huge that I can practically cocoon my entire body in it. Sounds sexy doesn't it? Now I won't lie I do throw in a sheer shirt or short hemline every now and again... however the shirt is buttoned to the very top and the outfit is generally paired with combat boots.

Which brings me to a little experience I had the other night. I decided that friday night was a good night for my deep red currant lip stick, which I love with all my heart. My roommates told me how great it looked (whilst wearing deep red matte lipsticks of their own), and I went to an all female party where I received numerous compliments on the shade of my lipstick. I was feeling good. Then I went to a bar to have some beer and listen to east coast music and a male friend of mine, who I hadn't seen in a while, felt it was necessary to tell me that my lipstick made me look like I was dead. Dead?

So, while to the women I might have looked like this...

... apparently to the men, I looked like this...

Lucky I dress for women.

There's a reason that I love this town

So last week I attended my first ever fashion show for Toronto LG Fashion Week, Joe Fresh! Joe has come a long way from just being that brand that Loblaws carries, in fact they just opened up their first stand alone store (not in a grocery store) in Vancouver. Hopefully Toronto will be next.

The new spring line did not dissappoint. Surprisingly boy scout badges, Betty Draper dresses, sequins and ankle socks all go together quite nicely. I took some of my own photos on my old-school film camera at the show, but they did not really turn out... I guess for a fashion show, digital is the way to go (I'll remember that for next time). So here are a few quality shots that I took from Fashion Magazine, and maybe one or two of my own crappy shots... just for fun.


The show began with a little video montage of pretty girls and cute boys on bicycles. You can tell this is my photo because of all the heads in the way, but really, 4th row wasn't so bad.

Estonian super model Tiiu Kuik opened the show is this adorable outfit. Note the boy scout badge on her shoulder. Also, Jill and I saw her at the after party. She is 6'1 and completely stunning.

I will be purchasing that dress come spring. And I am loving this burnt red colour with the grey ankle socks.

That shoulder bag is clear... CLEAR! Ladies, don't wear this bag if you plan on carrying tampons, that's all I can say.

From the front, and my view from the side. Boy scout dress and low-heeled pumps. Also note the harness bra trend that I've been seeing a lot of lately.

Tie dye sleeves, what! They had this in bright pink as well.

A nice pair of sequin shorts never hurt anyone.

Head to toe white, there were a few looks like this.

I really, really need this shirt.

And my view at end of the show. At this point I was feeling completely elated and thoroughly satisfied.

I know we suffer for fashion, or whatever

Mine and Jill's last minute outfits for the Joe Fresh fashion show for LG Fashion Week. Jill wore her trusty Club Monico dress, my Armani Jacket and a gold gladiator cuff from Fabrice. I wore my Zara trousers, a vintage shirt (stolen from my roommate Quinn), Jill's YSL coat, and some Gem Kingdom necklaces from Fabrice.

Finding the outfit was relatively easy, hailing a cab at Exhibition Place in the pouring rain, in 3.5 inch heels while 50 other people are attempting to do the same thing... NOT so easy.

But on the bright side, Jill and I got our photos taken for some street style blogs and what not. Check it out! Elle Canada.

The general specific

In general, photos from the Sartorialist never fail to inspire. Specifically I love that dress, the draped fabric, and... well... pretty much every single thing about that last outfit.

Oh the wind will take me home

Home for Thanksgiving for the first time in 4 years. It's nice to sit with my family by the fire, and to force my little brother to take blog photos of me in front of the house.

This particular outfit is entirely thrifted (apart from the Joe Fresh tights). The hat is suede from Danier, and the coat is my newest purchase from Vintage 1 on Ossington, a Giorgio Armani wool and cashmere work of art. I removed the shoulder pads, because frankly, I think my shoulders are big enough. I also considered adding an extra button to the teardrop neckline, but my mom and gramma think that I shouldn't mess with Armani's design. In my mother's words "you think you can design a better coat than Armani? Ha!"... she's probably right. I also love my new coco brown nail polish, makes me want chocolate.

Anyway, thanks for reading, and happy Thanksgiving everyone!

PS. The title of this post is from a Megan Bonnell song. She is my roommate, and a talented musician. Check her out here!

My reflections are protection

Mirrors are fun!

Won't you let your red heart show?

I love the soft lighting and deep colours in these photos. So crisp and lovely.

Our songs, faces, and second hand clothes

On our way to watch some live music on a patio on a chilly fall night. Jill's cropped sweater is so cute and cozy, and I just want to bury my face into Zoe's fur stole.