Moda Mama

Neutrality

September 24, 2014
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Lace Edge Top – ThreadSence // Cardigan – SheInside // Pants & Fedora – I forget // Boots – Aldo // Bag – Target // Scarf – street stand // Sunnies – Lace Affair // Long Necklace – Top Shop // Short Necklace – Vanessa Mooney

Generally I’m against it. I’m against is sartorially, and in a more broad metaphorical way too. It’s non-committal, wishy-washy, and easy.

To dress neutral is a cop out because you know it’s going to look good, you don’t have to think about anything. And by not thinking about things, you never really consider where you stand. You never have to say that you’re this or that – boho, vintage, a pink lover, a hater of florals. You never have to actually risk anything.

I’m always skeptical of and suspicious of people who only wear neutrals – because if you can’t commit and take a stand sartorially *where it’s arguably the easiest since there’s nothing on the line* then where else are you copping out? Politically? Socially? Emotionally?

I know, you didn’t expect that today did you?

*This post has been brought to you by a woman who rarely cops out sartorially, politically, socially, or emotionally….except when she hasn’t slept for six nights and her brain has temporarily turned to mush*

Hope in Exhaustion: A Sartorial Discussion

September 18, 2014
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Sweater – Zara // Top – FreePeople // Pants – Urban Outfitters // Bag – Target // Necklace – Homegrown Boutique // Sunnies – F21

It seems these pants are being worn with white tops and buns. But I swear it’s accidental. What they are really worn with is exhaustion. Exhaustion is the motivator, and it just so happens that exhaustion goes with white tops – less to think about – and buns – less to do.

Plus a warm sweater, ’cause it’s chilly. Really exhaustion. But this goes to show * I hope* that being an exhausted mother, with a husband away on a business trip so no help, doesn’t mean you can’t have some modicum of style.

*Again… I hope*

My Girl’s Going To School Today

September 4, 2014
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Pants –Urban Outfitters // Top & Sandals – ThreadSence // Bag – Target // Necklace – I forget // Sunnies – Lace Affair // Rings – F21

Giggles. Tears. Jitters. Nerves. Laughter.

Oh, she’s fine. I’m talking about me.

My girl’s going to school today.

That’s pretty much all I can think.

How To Dress For a Morning Wedding

September 2, 2014
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Flower Dress – Ruche // Shoes – I forget // Earrings & Belt – F21

I like the idea of a morning wedding. You can wear a pretty floral summer dress and not get too crazy with the formal wear. I always find it a little stressful when I’m expected to get super glammed up, because glam isn’t really my thing and so I feel like I’m lying the whole time. I much rather prefer that line of pretty but not formal – it allows for a little mess and unkemptness, which is a bit of a staple of mine in life.

Also, wedges. Wedges are fabulous especially when the wedding is held in the historic Distillery district which features many a cobblestone streets.

So yes, morning wedding everyone – do it. It leaves you the whole day to celebrate, eat, and dance.

Arrested, Hooted, and Bankrupt

August 27, 2014
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Tunic Dress – Arnhem // Shorts & Bag – Target // Necklace, Large Silver Ring – ThreadSence // Sunnies, Colored Stones Ring, Leaf Ring – F21

This gorgeous top is supposed to be a dress. It’s one of those beachy, devil may care boho dresses. Sadly, I’m actually quite tall and don’t spend my days on a beach in a photoshoot. Why would this matter? I’m so glad you asked.

It matters because the tallness means that it’s rather short. Like, just-covers-my-butt short. Which would be fine, on a beach, with a bathing suit underneath. But my day to day is spent with my girl, or running/biking around this fair city without a bathing suit on, or in studio. That means any arms gestures, such as the one above, would have me exposing my undies to children on the playground, pedestrians and drivers on the street, and clients in a studio.

And I certainly do not want to be arrested, hooted at from trucks, or bankrupt my business.
Hence, shorts.

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.

Full Heat Languish

August 5, 2014
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White Dress – Lace Affair // Kimono – Arnhem // Boots – DIYed by me // Bracelets – F21 // Necklace – old, I honestly don’t remember

It’s all about loose flowy dresses and kimonos. With my own aesthetic towards loose and, dare I say, boho clothing I find that summer is really the time to shine in terms of style. First off, not only does my body adore the heat, loving temperatures that others abhor, but I love to shed layers upon layers of clothing.

I often find myself envying the bloggers that live in regions more warm than that of my Toronto. When Fall rolls around and they’re rejoicing in the fact that they can add sweaters to their layering regimen, I’m already tired of wearing my parka and mitts.

So while the summer is still here, and I spend hours biking gloriously around our fair city, I’m going to languish in the full heat and rays of the sun. Languish and hopefully freeze this moment in time.

Running Lanes and Sheds

July 23, 2014
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Embroidered Hi-Low Dress – En Creme via Ruche // Wool Fedora & Arrow Necklace – Threadsence // Sandals & Stone Rings – F21 // Sunnies – Lace Affair // Long Necklace – Top Shop // Leaf Ring – I forget

While away it was a pure joy to run down this country road. It was long and hilly with lots of great farms along the way, and I was able to just not think and run while listening to Tina Fey’s Bossypants. Whenever I turned off the main road and saw this tiny little shed, I knew my run was really starting. It marked the first third of my planned mileage and this is when I felt I could really open up. On the way back, the shed gave me hope that I was but a mere third from home and yes, I really could do this. So you see, either way it has some great feelings attached to it already.

I made a mental note to come back on a walk and take some outfit shots along my favorite country lane and tiny shed.

I’ll miss you.

*linking up with Passion for Fashion & WIWW*

Decades of Palazzo Pants

July 21, 2014
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Tiger Top – H&M // Palazzo Pants – Staring at Stars // Shoes – Payless // Sunnies – Lace Affair // Zebra Necklace – Lustre Boutique

I’ve always had a thing for palazzo pants. But for a while there * read: ten years or more* they have been out of style and therefore you couldn’t find a pair to save your life. Same thing with kimonos – three cheers for that resurgence! Now they’re everywhere and I’m stocking up for the next ten years. They may then be out of style, but I love how they look and they’re staying in my closet. You know those things that you like regardless of trend? This is one of those things.

And ultimately, isn’t that what defines personal style.

p.s. That blue wristband is a permanent accessory for the next little while as it signifies my permission to be on the grounds and get all my meals. So…yeah.

The Dress That Goes Everywhere

July 17, 2014
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Dress – Bershka // Shoes – Payless // Arrow Necklace – Threadsence // Sunnies – Lace Affair

As I’ve mentioned before this dress has traveled with me everywhere since I bought it about six or seven years ago in Spain. It’s probably the best purchase I’ve ever made in that respect. I love it – it’s loose and comfy, and I’ve never gotten tired of the ruffles and the fun print. It will continue to travel with me everywhere – accruing a menagerie of memories along the years.

Do you guys have pieces like that? I’d love to hear the stories if you don’t mind sharing.

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