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SuperHero Powers

 Tank – Brandy Melville  //  Shirt – hand me down  //  Vest – Shown To Scale via Threadsence //  Cords – Le Chateau
  Boots – Feet First  //  Necklace – Threadsence  //  Sunnies – F21
If you all saw Friday’s Vlog post, you know I was wearing cords and it was established that I’m “country bumpkin” because of it. I don’t think I helped the issue by pairing it with plaid.  Oh well.  You can see that I’m super horrified about this *sarcasm fully intended*   Actually, while I was wearing this vest, I had two men tell me within three hours that they really liked my ‘cape.’  I love that they called it a cape.  Made me feel like a superhero.  Some kind of fashionable Wonder Woman? 

Leaping over tall boots in a single bound, and putting together outfits at the speed of a bullet.  Yup, I’ll take that superpower.  Or if we go with the previous comment, I’m a Country Bumpkin superhero!  Yup, maybe I’ll even bump into Daryl from The Walking Dead and we’ll go hunt zombies!  Okay, now I’m really going over the top.

But really, I think it’s cool how different clothes have such different affects on people.  I am continually fascinated by the various reactions to some of the things I wear.  Whether good, bad, or in between, I love to hear the affects, ’cause it’s all so personal and subjective.

CoffeeTalk Vlog: Men’s Fashion *AKA: crutches, cords, and country bumpkins*

Summary:

Special guest star Adam Ward talks about how he gets ready for a first date, and the various things that he hates in fashion. Plus, how to accessorize a set of crutches  *Otherwise known as:  the death of style*  Also, if you’re in Toronto, check out Adam’s show on April 6th.

Lastly,  I’m still collecting questions for an ask me anything post/vlog.  So far I have a few but feel free to leave them as comments, or email me at joanna.haughton(at)hotmail.com

And So With The Winter Goes My Brain

Top -Lush  //  Tank – Gap  //  Cords – Le Chateau  //  Shoes – Threadsence  //  Necklace – Ruche  //  Coat – Staring At Stars
It’s starting to get to the point of the year where I don’t freeze off any appendages while taking outfits shots.  You know what that means – Spring is around the corner!  But along with the winter blues, my memory seems to be going as well.  I’ve gotten to the point where I forget the shops at which I purchase things.  For example, I can not for the life of me remember where I got this top, so I have to list the tag as reference instead.  
See I make a mental note, and a physical note, of the items I receive from sponsors, but when I get something myself eventually that knowledge flies out the window.  I know it’s over a year old, so it’s unlikely that it’s still in stock.  So I apologize for the lack of a dependable mind.  
p.s.  do you like the bright socks?  Yeah, I didn’t even think they would show, but they did.  See, that just goes to show that I don’t think everything through.

Not Just For Hookers

Dress- Tini Lilli  // Vest – Piko via Threadsence  //  Belt & Sunnies – F21  //  Tights – HUE  //  Boots – Locale  //  Necklace – Ardene
As much as it’s a new thing for me, it feels like leopard print and I are old friends.  I used to be a lady who thought she would never under any circumstance *unless playing a hooker* wear leopard print.  But over the last year it’s become this fun bold thing that I really enjoy weaving in with all the other things in my closet.  Yes, that’s right.  I’ve realized that leopard print is fun, bold, and not at all hooker like, because let’s face it, I’m so very, very far from that.
What’s worse is that I’ve paired leopard print with faux fur, so in the words of George Takei, “Oh myyy!”

p.s. This post is not to imply in any sort of way that anyone wearing leopard is a Lady of the Night.

Gluten/Dairy Free Protein Bar Recipe

I had a reader who was interested in this recipe, so I thought I’d post it for all of you.  Enjoy!

1/2 cup almond butter
1 cup brown rice syrup
1tsp vanilla extract

2 cups oats
1 cup puffed millet
1 cup puffed rice
1/2 cup brown rice flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tblspn greens + or spirulina
1 1/2 cups seed+nut mix

Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl. 
Heat wet ingredients over very low heat until fully melted, stirring occasionally.
Add wet mix to dry mix.
Mix thoroughly with hands.
Spread into oiled pan
Refrigerate.
Cut and store in fridge or freezer.

Not A Trend

Top – Freeway via Ruche  //  Pants – Gap  //  Boots – Feet First  //  Sunnies & Earrings – F21
Can I just say a little something?  I love fashion, but maybe I’m not understanding something.  How is Black and White the trend for Spring?  It’s not a trend.  It’s a color combo.  Moreover, it’s a classic color combo dating back goodness knows how long.  It’s the simplest color combo.  This is not a trend for Spring, this is a classic and age old color combo that should have no one surprised.  I think it was pretty much the first thing I learned about fashion – that black and white go well together.  I’m somewhat dismayed that the fashion world has no more idea than to go back and call B&W a new trend for Spring.  I think we can be more creative than that.

Dress like everyone’s looking.

Top & Sunnies – F21  //  Jacket – BB Dakota via ModCloth  //  Pants – Lululemon  //  Boots – Feet First  //  Necklace – Threadsence
It’s the first lovely day of Spring so of course Baby Girl and I go to the playground for an extended stay.  It’s a lot of fun, and even though the slides and the postman were the only ones to see me, I still needed to dress up and feel great.  ‘Cause that’s what it’s really all about.  
p.s. So I just got this necklace, and I’ve already lost the matching earrings.  Fail.  Oh and I’m having a 50% off sale on all ad space!  Use the code “SPRING”  Sale lasts until April 15th.  Everyone who purchases an ad with this code until April 15th is automatically entered into a random draw to win one month of “SuperCool” ad space.
Quote of Today:
“Mommy has boobies!  hahahaha!!”

Through The Wringer

Sweater – John & Jenn  //  Top – F21  //  Skirt – Skies Are Blue  //  Tights – F21  //  Boots – Locale  //  Necklace – Threadsence
That’s where I’ve been this weekend.  In an artistic and emotional way that’s where I’ve been.  It’s been an exhausting lat three days and I have been challenged pushed and amused.  I like to think that I’ve come out the other end a fuller, and more complex artist and actor.  But man, could I use some chocolate!  Lindt, would you like to sponsor me?

How Come I Always Get The Tail End of A Dog?

 Top – hand me down  //  Skirt – C’est Moi  //  Belt – F21  //  Tights – HUE  //  Boots – Feet First   // Necklace – Ruche

Why is that when Drake the Dog decides to photobomb my outfit shoots he always has to either be showing the camera his bum or, when he’s feeling really classy, relieving himself?  Or both.  I tell you he’s one classy guy that dog.  In fact I’m surrounded by nothing but class:

The dog that relieves himself in front of the camera, the husband who’s teaching our daughter to belch, and the baby girl who thinks her farts are hilarious!  *yes, Daddy taught her that one too*

In A Pinch, Broke Down Fences Will Do

Dress – Garcia Jeans  //  Sweater – John and Jenn  via Girl Friday in Toronto  //  Tights – Hansel from Basel 
Boots – Feet First  //  Earrings – Threadsence
When short on time, the fence that was blown down will have to serve as your background.  Just before you flail like a mad woman in slush, head first towards the bus stop, it’s important to give a little smirk and attitude to the camera.  Sets your day off just right.  
Oh, and on this particular day I was not only the only one wearing color in the elevator, but also the only one wearing faux fur before 9 am.  Office culture, how I love you!
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