Moda Mama

It’s Official, I Hate Children’s Building Blocks

November 26, 2013
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Tribal Cardigan – Fate via Shopsosie // Velvet pants & White Shirt – Gap // Button Up – Jacob // Boots – Call It Spring // Necklace – I forget // Headscarf – from my Babcia

. Never mind that I step on them several times a day and either hurt my foot, or trip and hit some other part of my body. Never mind that they get everywhere and are impossible to all corral into the same box. No, that’s not why I hate them.

I hate them because Baby Girl loves them. She loves them so much that she wants, “Mommy, you come build with me?” all day and every day. I have built something at least twenty times a day for the last two weeks. And that’s about the limit of my sanity.

I hate building blocks. Hate them!

*pause*

*sigh*

“Yes, I’m coming to build with you honey.”

*linking up with Style Sessions and Trend Spin*

Casual At Work Outfit And Toddler’s As Evil Masterminds

November 25, 2013
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Love that a selfie in a dirty mirror results in perfect doll-like skin

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Plaid Shirt – Guess // Thermal Henley – Aritzia // Tank & Leggings – H&M // Socks – F21 // Combat Boots – Threadsence // Necklace – bought in Spain

At work. The nice thing about being a photographer and actor is that you can go to work dressed like this. On a day where I had two shoots, I wanted to be warm and comfy. This outfit took care of both those requirements. Yup, definitely a much appreciated perk.

True Story:
We’re firmly in the “Why?” toddler stage. I’m not quite sure if she’s actually curious, or if she’s just trying to see how many ‘Why’s we can stand before sighing and saying, “Because.”

I highly suspect it’s an evil toddler prank that they discuss on internet forums when parents are sleeping. Maybe we’re guinea pigs in some psychological experiment.

Yes, that is where my brain goes.

*linking up with WIWW*

Eminence Bright Skin Moisturizer

November 23, 2013
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Okay folks, I love this Bright Skin Moisturizer with SPF 30 for the day. I’ve tried a few other day creams with SPF from Eminence, but for my drier and sensitive skin this was the one. I wanted a moisturizer that was hydrating and also had sun screen, but that was natural.

I’ve found some natural sun screens to leave a horrible white film, and I don’t really want to use the synthetic ones because of the damaging health effects. So this was perfect: natural and no film. The natural skin brightening agent helps to target any acne darkening that might be left over. It’s not in the product description per se, but it feel like this has helped to restore a more even skin tone and to reduce discoloration caused by past and current acne.

Plus, like I mentioned above, it’s wonderfully hydrating for my skin during the day. And I love how easily make up slides over it. For audition days, or days when I’m on set and have a face full of make- up this is what I arrive wearing and so far, no make up artist has complained *and trust me, if they don’t like what’s on your face, they complain*

*Disclosure: I am working with Eminence on a campaign to highlight my favorite products in return for a select number of samples. But I reached out to them after trying their products. Please read my original Eminence Organic introduction post for more details*

What Rules?!: How To Mix Leopard Print and Plaid

November 21, 2013
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Leopard scarf – SITC // Plaid Shirt – Guess // Sparkly Dress – Pink Owl via Shopruche // Tapestry Shoes – Restricted // Tights – HUE // Ring – Spotted Moth // Earrings – F21

Mixing leopard print and plaid is a rule that should be broken, but wisely. I think the key is to keep everything else rather neutral and to stay in similar tones. I mixed this shirt because both the shirt and the scarf share a deep, rich warmth.

True, I didn’t stick to all neutrals in the palette, adding tapestry shoes, and sparkles; so maybe I broke several other rules too? I still think it works as everything tends to stay in that ‘deep warm’ category.

And if not, then the only people who saw this were the construction workers who have become my regular outfit taking audience.

p.s. Yes, that is my girl in the background wearing a jacket over her pajamas. Hey, it was that kind of day.

Next week, since it’s the holiday season, we’re breaking out the sequins for day by breaking the “Sequins are only for the evening” rule.

Girl Time At The Tristan Fragrance Launch at Yorkdale

November 20, 2013
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Brocade faux leather dress – Under Skies via Shopruche // Shoes – Clarks // Tights – unknown // Bracelets – F21 and one was a gift from my Babcia

Last night, I got to dress up a little and head out to the Tristan fragrance launch. I thought this cute brocade dress with leather trim on the shoulders was the perfect number to throw on. Vintage-esque with a hint of edge, and the cut out detail is just perfect.

My hot ‘date’ for the night was a good friend of mine, Monica, and we shopped, browsed and basically just had a blast thanks to our lovely hosts and their delicious cupcakes. Personally, having been home most of the day struggling between finding time to edit photos on my computer and wrangling a toddler in the midst of a temper tantrum, I more than relished the chance to get out and not have to put a human being into a corner for time out….again.

Needless to say it was a welcome diversion, and the scent is lovely; light, crisp, and fresh. It’s a scent that makes me think of Spring. Which is rather bittersweet considering how far, far, away we are from Spring. Ugh, such a freakin’ tease.

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Cardigan – Gap

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A Tribal Cardigan and Star Wars Tank Will Not Win a Toddler Over

November 19, 2013
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Tribal Cardigan – Fate via Shopsosie // Star Wars tank, Earrings, & Necklace – F21 // Pleather leggings – Lush via Threadsence // Boots – Call It Spring

Even a cozy tribal, aztec cardigan *which my daughter likes to cuddle in* wasn’t enough when I came home. She had been having fun all day, and when mommy came home she was having none of it. She came up, and instead of the usual hug, I got a firm shove out the front door.

That did not feel good.

And then the following day she did not want me to leave. Ugh, kid, can you make up your mind? It’s really tough when you play roly poly with my emotions like this.

She’s lucky she’s cute.

And that I have a steady supply of wine and chocolate.

Never Give Up Style, And Always Change

November 18, 2013
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Brocade Dress – Jealous Tomato via Shopruche // Fluffy Cardigan – Darling via Emerging Thoughts // Necklace & Boots – Threadsence // Tights – F21

Cute clothes for women, that’s what we think about when you think fashion blog. But then I share that I’m a mom, and people say they never would’ve guessed, and look at my outfit. Who says that the second we become Moms, or Dads, that we’re relegated to mommy jeans and cardigans? Though it would be hilarious to see a Dad in mommy jeans. But I digress.

I firmly believe that style is not relegated to one stage of life, or to one age of life. Style, in my mind, is a reflection of where you are in life, and what you’re feeling and thinking in that moment of time. It’s ever in flux.

Perhaps, that’s why I don’t believe in a uniform. A uniform implies no ebb and flow. It implies a certain stagnation to me, a lack of experimentation and growth. But maybe that’s me. Maybe they’ve got it all figured out and have arrived at their true and complete selves – their personal nirvana and have no where else to go.

Me? I am ever curious about what’s around the corner.

*linking up with Style Sessions, WIWW , Passion for Fashion, and Trend Spin*

Blueberry Soy to the Rescue

November 16, 2013
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The Blueberry Soy Night Recovery Cream from Eminence Organics is pure delight in a jar. When you first open it, it smells so delectable that you might be tempted to eat it. But trust me, don’t. Save it for your skin.

It’s deeply hydrating, soothing, and rejuvenating. It’s like staying in PJs in a soft blanket with a cup of tea….but for your skin.

I use this every night after applying an oil serum to my skin. It’s a wonderful night cream that is so gentle it doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin, or clog any pores. But it does leave me with soft skin in the morning. That’s awesome in my books.

I decided to showcase these products together since they go so well with each other. The Blueberry Soy Repair Masque is just the perfect deep hydration. After a long day on set and wearing tons of make-up, I cleanse and use a deep cleaning masque. But right after I apply this one. To restore hydration to skin that’s been dried out all day from make up and powder and lights.

It’s also what I put on after a day out in the cold wind, or when exposed to the elements. The soothing and moisturizing ingredients are perfect to help the skin repair and heal.

Night Is When It’s Brightest

November 15, 2013
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Dress – c/o eShakti // Shoes – thrifted // Earrings – F21 // Tights – Sears

I styled this dress for day, but it really is an evening out kind of dress and that’s where it showcases best. The sequined band hist you on, and just above, your natural waist which is the most flattering silhouette. That’s where our shapes are most accentuated. And I love the slightly grungy abstract print. It helps to make an otherwise sweet dress a little more, dare I say, grown up?

Perhaps my favorite part of these photos is that the tree branch makes it look like my hair is flying wildly around my head. It adds a wonderful frenzy to an otherwise serene picture. I kind of love that contrast.

*still time to enter to win one of two $30 gift cards to eShakti*

*linking up with Passion for Fashion*

What Rules!?: Loose Woman

November 14, 2013
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Pants – Skies Are Blue // Shirt – Gap // Sweater – Jana // Shoes – H&M // Necklace and earrings – old and I forget

There was this old belief in the 50s that you if you wore high heels with cropped pants you had loose morals. So, one rule for ladies was that you never did so. Today, this clearly loose woman *what with the Husband and child* is breaking the rule of wearing cropped pants with high heels.

Except that for some reason my cropped pants look like full length pants in these shots. Perhaps it was the fact that I was hunching and withdrawn as the icy wind blew in my face? Made me about 4 inches shorter.

And I’d like to mentioned that I had an audience of six while taking these shots – construction workers that are tearing up our street gave me more than a few eyebrows, from under their hats and big parkas, as they watched the crazy lady with her tripod.

So maybe I’m not loose, just weird?

I’m okay with that.

Next week, I’ll be mixing leopard with plaid. So if you want to do that, feel free and leave your link in the comments of next weeks post.