Moda Mama

Free Spirited and Willful Child

June 12, 2015
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I love that my girl is strong willed and free spirited. But does she have to be soooo strong willed and free spirited? About bed time? And about food? And about, oh well, everything??? It’s like corralling sheep where the sheep are baring their teeth, not listening, have spikes on their hides, and laser beams shooting at you from their heads. It’s just like that.

She’s freakin’ cute and sweet as hell, but when that other side comes out, watch out! Plus, you know there’s only so many questions a woman can answer in a day before that questioning inflection at the end of a sentence makes your brains explode.

Obviously, I love that she’s very inquisitive, but dear Lord do I breathe a sigh of relief once she goes to bed and I have no more questions being pelted at me in rapid fire succession.

Pass the wine.

Vest – H&M // Cardi – Old Navy // Dress – Ruche // Boots – Aldo // Socks – F21 // Necklace – FreePeople

A Good Tube Top…

June 10, 2015
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…is hard to find. I find that they’re either too bulky, too loose, or too tight. Anyone else have this problem? No? Okay, so maybe it’s just me. That’s all good. This tube top was kind of an accident. It was a bodysuit on sale for so little that I couldn’t resist. When it came *final sale of course* the whole thing was too short on me, but it seemed like such a waste. So I cut it and made it a casual tube top instead.

That being said, it’s still not ideal. So internet peeps, where does a gal find that perfect tube top?

Top – Motel Rocks // Jeans – Lucky Brand // Shoes – Winners // Sunnies – F21

On the Road Again

June 8, 2015
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On my bike that is. My bicycle is tuned up and on the road. I know, I know, some people continue riding all year ’round. I admire those people…..those crazy people. Me? I like to ride my bike when it’s warm – ride all around the city – but not when it’s cold. So there’s this moment in Spring that occurs when the days are reliably warm enough that me and my bike are traipsing about town getting errands done.

It’s also really cool to be able to do that first 30 km ride and be totally fine afterwards. Here’s to cycle season!

Kimono – Arnhem // Romper – Ruche // Fedora – ThreadSence // Boots – Aldo // Necklace – FreePeople // Sunnies c/o Woodzee

Antithesis in All Black

June 5, 2015
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I did some work on the T.O. Webfest for the awards, and I had to be on stage for the whole show. So I was told to ‘wear black.’ Which y’all know is not something I do often. But when given the directive to wear black, I went with it wearing all black.

Black pleather. I was the Vana White antithesis sartorially speaking.

Dress – Zara // Jacket – Le Chateau // Bag – hand me down // Boots – Aldo // Sunnies – F21 // Earrings – I forget *old*

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Yeah Baby!

June 1, 2015
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That whole ’60s/’70s feel. That whole loose waves, fringe and mini dress thang. All of that. I’m in love. There’s a party? I’m bringing my fringe, backless, and curls to shake shake shake it off. Yes, I threw a little Taylor Swift in there. Because it’s all about being who you truly are in all your complex glory.

And this fringed hippie loves her a little Taylor.

Dress – Spell Designs // Belt & Boots – F21 *old* // Sunnies – UO // Rings – F21 and others *old*

It’s Deceptive…

May 29, 2015
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…..this outfit. Why, you may ask? Because it looks all boho and cool and relaxed, but hidden among it are sci-fi nerdy gems. My ring says, “To Boldly Go.” And my necklace? It’s an artists interpretation of the Kara Thrace and Anders tattoo mixed with the arrow of Apollo. BSG gold!
So you see, I’m deceptively geeking out.

Dress – Ruche // Cardigan – c/o Jennifer Fukushima // Sunnies – UO // Sandals – Winners // Ring & Necklace – Etsy

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Sartorial Loves and Being Shoeless

May 27, 2015
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Light rompers are so great. I really can’t get enough of them. But it seems there are a lot of things I can’t get enough of: fringe, kimonos, lace, dresses…..okay pretty much everything. I think it’d be easier to list my sartorial dislikes *like Uggs and Crocs* rather than my likes. But back to my point, rompers are great. Really great.

I especially loved the purple and blue mix on this one.

Also, can I just please apologize for the lack of shoes in this post? I spent little time actually wearing shoes, but more than that my tripod wouldn’t fit in my suitcase. Therefore, I was limited to shooting by placing my camera on things that happened to be around – which was needless to say a little awkward. Ah the troubles of being in paradise, am I right?

Playsuit – Arnhem

Ruffled and Backless Dress

May 25, 2015
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It was so warm and lovely and I was frankly really excited to finally wear all my lovely new Spell purchases. It’s been so cold, and I was just itching to get a chance to wear all this pretty stuff.

Honestly, what’s more perfect than a backless ruffled dress for a day spent at the beach and the pool? Nothing. Except maybe one of those delicious mojitos they offered. Those were amazing. As were the Jamaican patties…

…wait, why did I come back again?

Dress – Spell Designs // Bag – Jamaican vendor // Sandals – I forget *old* // Sunnies – Lace Affair

Jamaica Picture Roll

May 23, 2015
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Adventuring in Kimonos

May 22, 2015
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I shared a hotel room with two lovely ladies: the Groom’s sister and cousin. The first was the sweetest woman, and the second was the coolest, so I felt pretty lucky. They both enjoyed staying up later than I *I’ve never been one for staying up late as I love being awake and having adventures during the day* So, that meant that early in the morning I tried to quietly get dressed and vacate the room so they could continue sleeping.

It also meant that I was awake and walking around the resort earlier than a lot of people. But I kind of loved this time. The beaches were clear of people, and the only ones awake and bustling about were the lovely Jamaican people themselves. It meant I could walk about and explore areas, and take photos, with relatively few people caring about what I was doing.

Though to be fair, I think by this time I had earned myself the “crazy photographer lady” title as on the wedding day and the day before during the detail shots I was both a contortionist and throwing little ants out of my shot. People generally just gave me a wide berth, after all I might snap at any second. Even the ants did not escape my wrath.