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Unexpected Biking Gear

August 26, 2014
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Top & Scarf – Urban Outfitters // Jeans – Gap // Gauntlets – c/o Jennifer Fukushima // Shoes – Ruche // Bag – Target // Earrings – I Forget // Sunnies – Lace Affair // Rings – F21

As the weather inevitably turns, biking becomes a bit of a challenge because though it’s warm when I leave, it’s chilly when I return home in the evening. But it’s that weird cold where it’s not fully cold, just chilly, and definitely not warn. These gauntlets from Jennifer Fukushima really have been great for biking. They keep my hands and wrists nice and cozy, which is a very hard part to keep warm as I tend to have cold extremities, without feeling overheated.

Bonus points because it’s made in Canada, sustainability preference when sourcing material, and mostly natural fibers! Jennifer is launching a whole new collection of clothing this Fall too – completely based around this social consciousness – showcasing her unique design aesthetic.

My Ass Is Twitching

August 25, 2014
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Embroidered Velvet Jacket – Flying Tomato // Tribal Peplum Tank – F21 // Jeans – Gap // Backpack – Stela 9 // Boots – Aldo // Necklace – TopShop // Headband – UO

In the movie “French Kiss” with Meg Ryan and Kevin Kline there’s these two scenes where they discuss the fact that he’s not a fan of people and not a very ‘happy’ person. Part of the reason is that he doesn’t express his feelings. Now I do express my feelings – just ask anyone. I’m pretty open about how I feel at the moment and how I feel about a person. Which makes it easier for people to know where they stand with me, I’d like to think.

But I’m not an extrovert. So in a similar way to Kevin Kline I’m not a huge fan of people and not what you would classify as a ‘happy’ person. You know, cheerful, positive, energetic, bouncy….’happy.’ I’m sarcastic, acerbic, intelligent, quirky, with a dry wit. I’d like to think I’m kind, but I’m also awkward and aloof. Hey, that’s me, what can you do?

This is all to say, that I’m going to be “One of those grumpy old [people] sitting in the back of the cafe going, *said in French accent* ‘My ass is twitching. You people make my ass twitch‘”

Watch the movie, you’ll get it.

Insta Saturday

August 23, 2014
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“remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.”

-steve jobs

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What Is A ‘Hot Mess’

August 22, 2014
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Fringe Kimono – SheInside // Floral Tank – c/o Ever. Mi. Crush // Textured Pants – FreePeople // Suede Panama Hat – UrbanOutfitters // Sandals – F21 // Red Necklace – I forget // Skull Necklace – Monserat de Lucca // Backpack – Stela 9

What do you think of when you hear ‘hot mess”? Is it someone in disarray but who has some semblance of charm or beauty? If so, I’d like to think that you’d think of me. Hopefully.

This odd, nerdy, and yes, often klutzy girl can be found trying to take a picture with her backpack falling off. Catching her hat, like it’s supposed to magically save the backpack. Opposite directions really!

C’est la vie. *sigh*

I Don’t Match

August 21, 2014
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Halter – Jacob // Palazzo Pants – F21 // Bib Necklace – I foregt *old* // Ring – Body Blue in Toronto // Sandals – Call It Spring

I don’t match things. I don’t think about does this match per se. I think does this ‘go.’ There’s a difference I think. Matching means the same – it means they are the same. When I put clothes on I don’t think about whether they are the same and therefore matching, I think about do they go together.

Do they bring something out in the other? Do they create a contrast, a balance, or even spark your interest in the way the patterns, textures, or colors play off of each other? Mostly, I ask myself do they feel right together?

This is all subconscious – mostly. For instance, I didn’t realize these two pieces even had differing patterns. They just felt right together.

The Wildflowers Are Dying

August 20, 2014
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Lace Detail Dress – Nameless *don’t know from where, it’s old* // Maxi Lace Detail Vest, Leaf Necklace & Sandals – F21 // Arrow Necklace – ThreadSence // Pearl Double Layer Necklace – Ruche // Pearl Bracelets – F21 // Silver cuffs & Silver and Pearl Bracelet – gifts from Poland

The wildflowers are starting to die. They are drooping and turning that dark shade of brown. I know this means the end of summer. The end of that glorious heat which my body craves incessantly.
But I cling to it.
Desperately.
Hoping that enough warm breezes, enough overgrown fields will freeze the moment. Will keep the seasons from changing, from passing, as they must.

*linking up with WIWW*

All Hail The Summer! Death to Fall!

August 19, 2014
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Embroidered Shirt – Thrifted // Jeans – Gap // Suede Panama Hat – UO // Fringe Bag – ThreadSence // Tapestry Shoes – Ruche // Sunnies – F21 // Necklace – I have no idea *old*

Most women I know get all excited as the weather cools a touch and there is the hint of Fall around the corner. I am not one of those women.

These women look eagerly onto the sweaters and the cute tights that they can soon start to wear with anticipation. I am not one of those women.

They see scarves and beanies, and squeal with delight. I am not one of those women.

The hint of Fall that excites many brings sorrow to me. Perhaps, it’s because I have the constitution of a *well, I can’t think of anything, but something very easily cold* And probably because Toronto sees it’s fair share *read: exhausting long months* of the cold and Winter. All that combines to create me: a woman who longs for every second of summer, who dreams of living in a warmer climate like California, and who wishes that Winter meant a sweater and leather jacket rather than the layers upon layers of thermal, wool, and parka.

That woman, this woman, is decidedly not happy to feel the chill in the air.

*linking up with Style Sessions*

I Want Simple

August 18, 2014
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Black Pleather Romper – StyleStalker // Backpack – Stela 9 // Booties – Aldo // Hat – ThreadSence // Necklace – I forget // Sunnies – F21

Simple life. Simple style. Simple schedule. True, that most of the time I fail to achieve that ‘simple’ in life. Most of the time, I’m such an overachiever that I feel miserable if I’m juggling less than three *metaphorical* balls at a time. Most of the time I can hardly wrap my head around what our week looks like, much less our month. But I feel that this idea of boho- not the over done, over accessorized, over priced boho – this idea of loose, easy and simple fits with me. Fits with what I would ideally like to achieve.

A romper, a hat, some booties…and away we go juggling.

Random Sundays: A Day At The Museum

August 17, 2014
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I’ve become very aware of the fact that my girl is going to school in just a few short weeks. The days when we’re home together and can do anything on our whim are coming to a close. So I’ve been trying to do some really fun things with just the two of us. Dates, as you will. And just recently we went to the Royal Ontario Museum to check out their wildlife and dinosaur exhibits.

As soon as we entered she plowed through everything really, really quickly. And once we reached the end she turned to me and said, “Let’s start again!”

So we did and this time we went through slowly, doing all the activities.