Sometimes a simple day is what you need.
We’re constantly surrounded by them aren’t we? They’re a double edged sword.
True, the weather’s getting colder.
True, the sun is setting sooner.
“To observe people and find pleasure in their individual traits. To wish to afford scope for the interests and pleasures of those with whom you are brought into contact without desiring to acquire power over them or to secure their enthusiastic admiration.” *Bertrand Russell*
Perhaps not the most logical of things to put together.
Boots and a dress – other than jeans and a cute top – are a no fail outfit. They go together perfectly. And just like anything else in my life, I don’t like things to be too sweet; so, the sweetness of a cute dress is toughened up a little by boots. Not cute little pumps or sweet Mary Janes. But boots.
Boots that look like they can take you places. That recall cowboy boots, or riding boots. Something that looks like they can take you on a multitude of adventures.
Because I may be wearing a pretty dress, but I can roll in a field, or climb a tree, or get into shenanigans at a moments notice.
Dress – ASOS // Cardigan – Smart Set // Jacket – Spotted Moth // Socks – Free People // Boots – I forget // Sunnies – Lace Affair // Necklace – gift from my Babcia
World Mastercard Fashion week is always nuts. This time though I can’t go to any shows because of my schedule. The one thing I made time for was the Star Wars design competition sponsored by Disney Consumer Products and Mercedes-Benz Star Up Competition, because well, it’s Star Wars. We all know what that means to this geek girl.
Inside were six creations all inspired by different characters or aspects of Star Wars.
We walked around, and viewed these creations from all angles while snacking on delicious food and drinking lovely bubbly.
After a little while, Roger Christian *the Academy Award winning set decorator and the man who came up with the lightsaber and R2D2!* came out and announced the winner.
Of course, I was very excited to see that the slave girl inspired outfit won. It was stunning!
Not only was I as an attendee treated so wonderfully inside at the event, hanging with Stormtroopers and what not, but there was also a nice Star Wars bag given out with lots of goodies inside. I’m excited to show you that Star Wars outfit. Watch for it soon.
Thanks to Star Wars, Disney, Mercedes-Benz, and Sandra at Veritas for giving this Star Wars fan a fantastic experience.
Cold.
But the wind was blowing, and the lake was speaking.
Everywhere change was in the air.
There’s a celebration of life in this dying of the summer.
The realization that all things must end, change, and be born again.
Nothing remains the same.
I adore the endless possibilities. I embrace the freedom.
Who will I be tomorrow?
Maxi – Spell Designs // Necklace – Natalie B. via ThreadSence
// Scarf – Kish&Evie // Boots – Browns // Rings – heirlooms (left hand) and from ThreadSence (right hand)
I have a few. Those standards go-tos. You know, the ones you reach for without really thinking. Obviously, my Polish scarf is on that list. As is a gorgeous black one from Kish & Evie – you’ll be seeing that a lot this Winter.
But a new go-to is this tapestry scarf from HoneyBea. I found HoneyBea at the Port Dover Arts festival. She stopped me and asked about my dress, and we bonded over our mutual love of Spell & the Gypsy Collective. I fell in love with her stylings too. Very boho, but completely geared towards our cold Canadian climate. The cardigans are killer and I definitely want to add one to my wardrobe at some point. But at that moment in time, this tapestry scarf caught my eye.
It’s made from recycled fabrics, and stitched together with love and care. There’s nothing better than a beautiful piece that is locally made and recycled too.
The heavy structure of the fabrics makes it really warm, and the patterns all work well together to create a lovely neutral blend; so it can go with anything.
Tapestry Scarf – HoneyBea // Top –SheIn 
// Jeans – Dittos via UO 
// Sunnies – F21 // Boots & Purse – ThreadSence
*linking up with Trend Spin and Not Dressed*
I don’t like it when I think too much about others expectations of me.
It’s a trap! *and I said that like in Star Wars, by the way*
But you know, sometimes I fall into it as well. I become a little too preoccupied with playing the game, or behaving how others expect me too. And then I get frustrated and grumpy.
It takes a while, but usually I figure out why this is. Then I have to right the train.
Now I’m not talking major things here. Just little things. But still, they add up.
It’s usually a matter of a few honest conversations – no biggie. Nothing earth shattering, or life changing, just a matter of, “Hey, this is where I’m at and this is what I think.”
Because to be fair. I’m a straight shooter. Mostly because I have neither the energy, nor the inclination, to be anything but.
Anything else feels inauthentic.
Dress – Spell Designs // Jacket – F21 // Necklace – gift from Poland // Boots – thrifted
