Lying, Liar Pants And A Dream

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Kimono –  Audrey //  Tee – Zara  //  Pants – Dittos via UO  //  Wool Fedora – Threadsence  //  Necklace – don’t recall

Okay, so remember how I said I wouldn’t venture out into that huge snowfall?  Well, I’m a lying, liar pants on fire, ’cause I ended up doing so.  But only for the two minutes it took to take these shots.  I may be crazy, but even I have my limits…few though they may be.

Side note:  Had a whole night of dreams where I was Jean-Luc Picard’s Number One and we were in command of a fleet of actual naval vessels, on an ocean.  Very odd, but also very cool because, hey, Jean-Luc Picard’s Number One!


No Chance In – You Know

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This is what it looks like outside currently.  It’s snowing so hard and so fast, that it just looks like there’s fog in the picture.  No way am I getting dressed and going out.

Out The Door In Half An Hour

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Doctor Who Tee – TeeFury  //  Cardigan – Hem&Thread  //  Jeans – Gap  //  Boots – Threadsence  //  Socks – UO  //  Scarf – thrifted

I had a client scheduled for a shoot yesterday morning.  I woke up early and left the house early in the morning as well, ensuring that I would have plenty of time to set up and test all my gear.  You know how we all revert to the tried and true uniform of comfort when it’s early and we have a very limited window of opportunity to get ready?  Well this is pretty much mine:  jeans, nerd tee, boots, scarf, and cardigan.  Oh and of course I had no time to do me hair, it’s still super straight from a few days ago.

There you have it folks – full disclosure.

*linking up with WIWW

Red Nosed Winter Boots

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Asymmetrical Dress – Threadsence  // Long Cardigan –  Hem&Thread  //  Tights – hansel from basel  //  Socks – UO  //  Bag – Matt by Matt&Nat  //  Boots – Locale  //  Necklace – unknown  //  Rings – Body Blue

Epic fail as a fashion blogger.  That’s what this Winter has caused.  I’m wearing the same warm winter boots in every outfit because that’s the only thing that I can wear without my toes freezing off!  How sad is that?  Plus, my shots – excepting today – are mostly just outside my home as it’s way too cold to travel far for some inspired backgrounds.  And finally, there’s perpetual red nose on me *that I could photoshop away, except that I’d like to stay honest with you guys* from the bitter wind.

I’m sooo way past ready for Spring.  

Have a great weekend.  See ya for more red nosed, winter boot outfits.

Camaraderie Among Mamas and Vomit

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Sweater – Guess  //  Jeans – Gap  //  Zebra – Lustre Boutique in Montreal  //  Boots – Locale  //  Aviators – F21  //  Beanie – Aldo

Returning home on the bus with my baby girl in my lap, holding her close because she’d been complaining of a tummy ache, I wished the driver could go faster.  I feared what was about to happen on the crowded, rush hour ride.  And sure enough, within seconds it went flying.  Vomit.  Vomit went flying from my little girl into my face, my hair, and all down both of our coats, scarves, and pants.  By that point I had resigned myself, and while no one said anything, I knew this is not what they wanted after a long day at work.  But when my girl started crying, not because she felt sick or because she vomited, but because she got ‘you all dirty’ I said screw it.

Nothing I could do for the other people.  They were adults and just had to understand that sometimes crap *or vomit* like this happens, especially to little toddlers.  I could, however, do something for the little girl crying in my arms upset that she got me dirty.  I soothed that little girl telling her it didn’t matter, and sat there holding her covered in puke for the next ten minutes – until we got to our stop.  No one offered a word of encouragement, or a friendly look of sympathy.  It was a very looooong ten minutes.

Until it came to my stop, and a lady who was sitting at the far back came forward, and as she past us, she didn’t cringe or give a dirty look like I had done this on purpose *’cause yeah, I torture my child just to screw up your day* but instead she cried, “Oh no!  Can I help you????”  She was getting off at the same stop as I,  and as the bus slowed, stopped, opened and we exited, she kept offering her assistance.  Asking if there’s anything she can do to help us home.  We were all right – I just had to carry her to the house and then get her cleaned off – but this lady with her sincere help and understanding gave me the support and strength I needed at exactly the right time.

Thank you.  Thank you to this lady.  I don’t know your name, and I didn’t catch it as I was wrapped up in my girl, but thank you.  You really helped give one mama a little camaraderie right when she needed it.

*Linking up with WIWW*

How To Avoid Being Crushed By A Piano *Or, The World According To Joanna*

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Long Cardigan – Cecico  //  Sequined Top – Potter’s Pot  //  Waterfall Necklace – c/o Atterley Road  //  Jeans – Gap  //  Boots – Threadsence

I don’t think so.  I’m not much into positive thinking.  In fact, it kind of drives me up the wall.  Why ignore the reality in the faint hope that it’ll change.  I’m not really a pessimist – despite people who think I always think of the worst case scenario.  As much as I try to be jaded and cynical I fail, as a friend pointed out to me over drinks. So, label me a realist.  And that means that sometimes you’re not a happy-go-lucky person.  It means that when the circumstances suck, you acknowledge that they do, and you feel crappy about them.

I personally don’t think there’s a problem with that.  Yes dwelling is not good, or exaggerating things, or spiraling down into depression.   But I see nothing wrong with being sad, or angry, or frustrated over a certain set of circumstances.  Every feeling has a certain benefit to it.

To put it another way:

You’re standing and you suddenly look up to see a piano falling down on you.  The pessimist despairs and sees no way out, and is crushed.  The optimist thinks she’ll be okay, or that it will miss her, and is crushed.  The realist sees it, feels the danger and fear, and moves out of the way.  Then, if you’re me, goes and finds out who the hell threw a piano!?

*Here endeth the lesson*

*Linking up with Style Sessions*

Ice Planet Hoth, Currently My Residence

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Fur Lined Cardigan – Jack & Jenn  //  Top – c/o Wallis  //  Jeans – Gap  //  Boots – Locale  //  Necklace – F21  //  Flower – H&M

Toronto is currently engulfed in it’s third *third!* polar vortex!  What’s up with that?  I mean as much as I love Star Wars, and pretended to be Luke’s other sister all through my childhood, that does not mean I want to live on the ice planet Hoth.  For one, there’s a serious drought of cute clothing options.  Two, the only way to stay warm is to crawl inside a Wampa.  And three, the Empire eventually will invade.   Can please move on to the much nicer moon of Endor, with the Ewoks, those guys know how to throw a party.

Awards Gala and Jewelry Giveaway

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This past Saturday I got all dressed up and went to the ACTRA awards ceremony and Gala. It was a wonderful time.  So many talented folks in one room, some really funny and touching speeches, and of course, the amazing after party.

It got me thinking that getting all fancy is really fun.  And that train of thought led right to the, “Hmmm….I want to offer something to my readers again.”

So here it is.  Here’s your chance to win this gorgeous bicycle necklace *retail value $40*.  I love the vintage chic look, and I think you will too.  It’s so pretty I almost want to keep it for myself, but I thought you’d really appreciate it…see, I can exercise a modicum of self control after all. But just a modicum.

Good Luck!

*Please none of this follow and unfollow stuff.  That’s just rude and hurtful. Thank you!*

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My Padawan

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Red Dress – H&M  //  Tights – Hansel from Basel  //  Necklace – Vanessa Mooney  //  Boots – Call It Spring

So my lovely girl gives Andrew an order, as she tends to do. He turns to her and playfully answers, “Yes Boss!”  To which she promptly and seriously, like she’s explaining the state of affairs to someone who so clearly does not get it, replies, “No!! I not the boss.  Mommy’s the boss!!!”

I have taught her well, my young Padawan. *that’s a Star Wars reference in case you don’t get it*


*linking up with WIWWStyle Sessions*

Love What’s Here, and Anticipate What’s To Come

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Embroidered Lace top – Free People   //  Cardigan – Cecico  //  Jeans – Gap  //  Boots – Locale  //  Necklace – Lulus

As you can see Winter is still fully entrenched here.  But I’m not minding it so much.  Why you ask?  * I know, you’re just dying to ask*  It’s because I’m busy with shoots, scripts, and scene work.  This feeds my soul.  Working scenes and playing characters completely feeds this girl and nothing, not even the threat of another winter storm can deter me.  I feel excited for more and more scripts coming my way and getting my butt into some workshops and classes in the coming months.  It’s that excitement that comes from the anticipation of what’s just around the corner.  But it’s accompanied by the joy at what’s here and now in the present.  And that’s about three scripts at once!

So tell me, what feeds your soul?  And are you feeling this sort of vibrant anticipation of Spring?  Tell me I’m not alone here.

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