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Speaking of Animals and Maxis…

November 20, 2014
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Leopard Maxi Skirt – Mink Pink // Sweater – Guess // Jacket – Le Chateau // Boots – Aldo // Leaf Necklace – F21 // Eagle Necklace & Rings – I forget *old*

….how about bringing it all together? The previous post was about maxis, and the one before that was about faux fur, somehow it feels like the perfect third part to bring maxis and faux animal into one outfit and one post, with this maxi leopard print skirt.

You would think genius like this is pre-planned, but you’d be wrong. Yup, this three parter is brought to you entirely by happenstance and the weird, idiosyncratic workings of my mind. I mean, er, yeah I totally planned this.

Aaaaaand, that’s the end of the genius.
It was very short lived.
Also, debatable if it was actually genius, but we’ll just give me that one, shall we?

How Do You Know Someone Loves You?

August 8, 2014
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Top – Anthropologie // Polka Dot Skirt – F21 // Shoes & Fedora – ThreadSence // Necklace – I forget // Ring – Lulus

I look at my girl, “Honey, do you know that I love you?”
“Yup.”
“You do?”
“Yup. ‘Cause you take care of me when I sick. And you make me spaghetti! That my favorite dinner. You make it for me a lot!”

There you have it. That’s how you know someone loves you.

Unwanted Attention

July 4, 2014
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Galaxy Skirt – Moon // Tee – Sheinside // Shoes – Payless // Necklace – Ruche // Sunnies – F21

Often when downtown I look for little nooks and crannies where I can take some interesting shots without too much of an audience. I found this spot tucked away around the corner of an apartment building. Setting up my framing and my tripod, I was just about ready to go, when a security guard came out to investigate. Apparently there are security cameras in that area and I caught their attention. I smiled and explained what I was doing, and the guard simply waved me on and went back inside.

Clearly, a blogger is beyond their concern….and that’s good for me.

Just Out of Curiosity…

June 26, 2014
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Tank – Love Nail Tree // Mini Skirt, Bracelets & Sunnies – F21 // Boots – I forget, DIYed by me // Hat – Unknown // Necklace – Monserat de Lucca

…when did chasing me around the house to squeeze my boob become the best game ever? To a toddler? Seriously. And when is it going to stop? Just wondering, ’cause you know, I’m lodging a complaint with human resources otherwise.

Not Dainty

May 15, 2014
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Silk Maxi Skirt – Mango // Tank Top – Smart Set // Jean Jacket – Old Navy // Bag – UO // Belt, Ring & Necklace – I forget // Sunnies – Lace Affair // Shoes – Threadsence

The whole “Mint & Coral” trend has been going on this Spring. Putting aside that, as you know, I don’t believe in trends – wear what you like and what works regardless of trend. I saw all these mint and blush outfits and thought, “I’m never going to wear that!” And it’s sort of still true.

I saw all these pale mints and pale, pale blushes everywhere. I knew I would never wear that. First it was too pale for me and would wash me out. Second, it was too dainty and feminine for me. Looks lovely on others, but I like something a little bolder and dramatic.

So I kind of fell into this outfit by accident. I loved, loved the skirt. The flow, the movement, how it blew in the wind. It made me feel like a mystical creature. And the bright, bold tank was just so stunning and too beautiful to pass up. Paired together, with a vivid necklace I think this brighter, more dramatic version of “Mint&Blush” works for someone who’s definitely not dainty.

Amazing Shoe Giveaway

May 12, 2014
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Leopard Maxi Skirt – Mink Pink // Wedge Sandals – c/o Dansko // Tank – hand me down // Bag – Threadsence // Necklace – I forgot // Bracelet & Earrings – F21 // Sunnies – Lace Affair

What makes a great pair of sandals? Style, versatility, and, for me at least, comfort. I love that these have a little bit of stud detailing on the sides. What’s cool is that they look so solid and yet are surprisingly light. Definitely a bonus for walking about all day. And let’s talk about the wedge. This wedge is so great. It gives you the height of a heel and yet is solid and comfy enough that you can wear these all day.

Now if you’re like me, you’ll love adding color to your Frida sandals, but if you like a bit of a toned down look – sans leopard maxi and bright bag – they work for that too. Of an there’s more than just this color, and more than just this style. There’s a huge selection of texture and color! Excited yet? Good. Dansko is kindly offering one lucky ModaMama reader a pair of sandals of their choice. Just use the widget to enter.

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My Baby’s On The Road

April 15, 2014
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Pleated Maxi Skirt – Mango // Embroidered Shirt – Lucky Brand // Jacket & Sunnies – F21 // Belt – AE // Boots – Aldo

That’s right. My baby’s back on the road. It’s finally warm enough that I can pull out my bike again. I am beyond excited. I love the fact that I can now travel a bit more freely, and get places quicker. And also excited by the new photo places it opens up to me as well.

It’s been possibly the worst winter here and that first day when the bike gets on the road is a big watershed moment for me. I love biking around Toronto. Exercise, books on tape, and the bike on the road. It’s Spring in Toronto baby!

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Going Poo

February 19, 2014
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Combined Sweater – Vero Moda // Pleated Skirt – Esley // Tights – F21 // Boots – Locale // Earrings – F21

Baby Girl. Ugh, we’ve been trying to get her to go poo on the toilet. Which is a lot harder than it sounds. She holds onto it. She will go first thing in the morning before we get her diaper off, or hold it all day and go at night once the diaper is back on. No budging what so ever. So after giving up that struggle, we have bought a little bag of chocolate and reward her with a treat when she goes poo on the toilet.

Now she holds it and only goes a little bit at a time. Getting thrice the number of treats. She’s a scammer that one. She’s way smarter than us.

My Kid Deals Out Mommy Crack

December 9, 2013
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When your kid’s throwing a huge tantrum, or just plain being demanding, when you haven’t slept, or eaten because you’ve been running ragged, and when they’ve fallen *or whatever* despite being told four dozen times not to do it or “You’ll hurt yourself,” that’s when you pick them up and hope that it makes them quiet for a moment.

Top – Sis Sis via ShopRuche // Skirt – Spotted Moth // Coat – TNA via Aritzia // Tights – Hansel From Basel // Socks – HUE // Boots – Feet First // Necklace – Vanessa Mooney // Bracelet – Joseph Nogucci via Homegrown Boutique // Sunnies – F21

And that’s when they dose you. Don’t be fooled. It’s not an accident, and it’s not coincidental. I’m firmly convinced that my kid knows exactly when to release that smell. The one on the top of their heads. You know the one I’m talking about. The one that sends you into perfect relaxation and bliss. The one that makes you love them and feel like being with them is Nirvana. I don’t know what the technical term for it is, but I like to think of it as “Mommy crack.”

She’s got it down to a fine art. She’s got it timed. She knows exactly when her Mama needs her next fix so as to not go completely off the rails. She’s my drug dealer, and she’s also the supply. So I can’t cut out the middleman in this.

The drug is the middle man.

Another Horrible Mother Moment

October 30, 2013
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Sweater – ModCloth // Skirt – Ruche *altered by me* // Boots – Call It Spring // Tights – HUE // Shirt – Smart Set // Necklace – F21

Ever seen that movie Sophie’s Choice with Meryl Streep? So she’s in a concentration camp and a Nazi makes her chose between her two children – which one lives and which one dies. She gets to keep one. The rest of the movie revolves around this choice. It’s heart wrenching…and I’m going to make a joke involving it.

I say, ” We’re going to Gramma and Grandpas.”

Baby Girl says, “I wanna take my babies.”

I reply, “Nope, you can only take one.”

Sophie’s Choice for toddlers.

Just as dramatic… to a three year old.

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