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Dress To Match

June 9, 2014
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8 COMMENTS

Flutter Maxi Dress – BB Dakota via ModCloth (I think) // Shoes – Payless // Fedora – unknown // Belt, Sunnies & Faux Pearl bracelet – F21 // Earrings – I forget // Silver cuffs – gifts from Poland

When things happen in life they sometimes have untended consequences. For example, since I’ve seriously hurt my toe and made it black and blue all over, I think it entered my subconscious and made me pull out this black and blue number.

That, or this dress is just too darn fantastic to just sit around and it hides the unsightly toe perfectly. Either one fits.

*linking up with WIWW*

The Blackest of Shades

May 26, 2014
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6 COMMENTS

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Maxi Dress – c/o Sheinside // Shoes – ModCloth (old) // Necklace – Threadsence // Bag – UO // Sweater – Yumi via Trove in Toronto // Sunnies – F21

I know black isn’t traditionally part of a summer palette, but it is part of mine especially in this lovely maxi form. There was a time when it was a bit of a joke how much black I wore *think New Yorker black, not Marilyn Manson black* and how little color there was in my wardrobe. People would feign amazement when I wore gray, exclaiming that I’m adding color to my wardrobe. These days, as you are aware, color graces my wardrobe in all it’s glory, but there is still a special place in my heart for that darkest of all shades.

*link to braided faux hawk tutorial*
*linking up with Trend Spin, and Style Sessions*

Not Dainty

May 15, 2014
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2 COMMENTS

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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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35 COMMENTS

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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.

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My Baby’s On The Road

April 15, 2014
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9 COMMENTS

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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!

*linking up with Style Sessions*

Something May Be Seriously Wrong…

April 11, 2014
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9 COMMENTS

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Fuzzy Cardigan – Darling via Emerging Thoughts // Dress – Mink Pink via Threadsence // Scarf – SITC // Wool Fedora – UO // Belt & Earrings – F21 // Sunnies – Lace Affair // Boots – Locale // Rings – Body Blue

Recently my Girl had to go get some shots. She was super brave about it by hopping up onto the exam table and even holding out her arm for the doctor. She smiled through it all until the huge tears came when the needle went in. Then, 10 seconds later she was giggling again.

Now, every morning when she wakes up she hopefully asks me if we’re going to get shots again. And is incredibly disappointed when I say that we aren’t. Then she asks if we’ll go tomorrow, and again is disappointed when I say we’re not. Something might be wrong. She might like pain a little too much. Maybe we should get that checked out……

…then again, it might have something to do with the chocolate Kinder egg she got as a reward.

Weapon of Women’s Story

September 24, 2013
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24 COMMENTS

Sweater Cardi – Fate via ShopSosie // Dress – Love Nail Tree via Coal Miner’s Daughter // Boots – Call It Spring // Belt – Threadsence

I love the philosophy of Love Nail Tree: the mission to tell stories that are neglected. It makes me think of the quote that says *I’m paraphrasing as I don’t recall the exact words* if you want to tell original stories, tell stories about women because they’re never written. So I thought it was appropriate that I wore this dress, which has a piano and says ‘Weapon of Story,’ to the set of Synchronicity. It’s the soft sci-fi feature film I’m producing featuring a mostly female cast, and a female lead.

Want to see how the second week went?

*linking up with WIWW, Passion For Fashion, and Style Sessions*

Where Does The Time Go?

September 4, 2013
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10 COMMENTS

Dress – F21 // Shoes – I forget // Belt – Threadsence // Necklace – I forget

A question that’s been on my mind for a few days now. Somehow, the summer is over and I’ve got a big girl sleeping in her room. The pool is closed, and school’s in. The baby crib is gone, and a double bed is in. The weather turns cooler, and the days get shorter. The baby furniture is replaced with “big girl” desk and shelves.

Where does the time go? I had heat and sun and long days of sun. I had a baby in a crib that could barely stand. Now I have crisp and cool breezes. Now I have a grown up little girl.

*Linking up with WIWW*

Watching Something Grow And Makin’ It Happen

July 26, 2013
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8 COMMENTS

Dress – Guess //Hat – Unknown // Sunnies – F21 // Necklace – ModCloth // Shoes – Payless

I’m taking three days off right now to ‘relax’ at a cottage. Which means, that I’m currently sitting in a cafe on their wifi blogging and doing email work to reply to photo clients, and to download scripts for films and auditions.

But it also means that I get to see my fabulous feature film, entitled Synchronicity, campaign go live! It’s a soft sci-fi in the likes of Primer, with a mostly female cast. I think it’s pretty great that I get to be a part of a film that is about and starring mostly women. We women need a stronger voice in film. We need to be the hero and not just be the story that happens to the hero. So that’s why I’m excited to be producing and starring in this feature film. I’d love for you to check it out. And of course, you get to see me wearing a cool bow tie.

*Linking up with Style Sessions and Passion For Fashion*

Beach Day Adventure

July 4, 2013
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18 COMMENTS

Dress – bought in Spain years ago // Shoes – Ruche // Sunnies – F21

When my dear girlfriend, Emily, takes photos of me I always end up giggling like a fool in them. It’s because I always remind her to focus *which she has had trouble with in the past* and she always gives me faces and calls me *child appropriate* names. So I always giggle because she’s funny when she’s being fake angry. That’s why you see the pictures that you do.

As you can tell we went to the beach. Baby Girl and Emily tried, unsuccessfully, to fly a kite. And there was playing ball in the water, food, chocolate, and lots of other fun stuff. By the time I put Baby Girl to sleep that evening *”I no wanna go sleepytime!”* she was so tired she was out like a light within 2 minutes.

*linking up with passion for fashion*

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