Night Shoot with Leopard

Jacket – Le Chateau  //  Top – Mink Pink  //  Tank – Gap  //  Necklace – I forget.  //  Pants – Lululemon  //  Boots – Call It Spring. 

A friend of mine asked about this top when I wore it.  I told her that I’d worn it several times but each time forgot to take pictures.  So when I headed out for the evening I tried to play around with a bit of a night shoot.  But wouldn’t you know it I forgot to change the batteries on my external flash.  So it was a bit of a scramble to try to find some practical light to use.

But hey, I was determined to finally get this top on the site.  And finally I managed it….sorta.

Hope you’re all having a great time today.  I’m on set all this week for Synchronicity, so check me out on Instagram for some BTS shots.  

This is How We Roll…or How A Toddler Saved Her Dad

Pants –  L’Atiste via Threadsence //  Jacket & Sunnies – F21  //  Shirt – Gap  //  Shoes – Aldo  //  Necklace – c/o Atterley Road
Andrew made a mess of the counter and walked away.  I walked up to said counter, looked at it, and turned to him, “Really?  Is this how we roll in this house?”  From the peanut gallery on the couch came a little girl voice, “No Mama!  I show ya.”
She got on the floor on her back and proceeded to barrel roll down the length of the kitchen saying, “Look!  This is how you roll Mama.  See?” 
I looked at Andrew and said, “You realize she just saved your butt, right?”
Side note:  these palazzo pants are so amazing.  I think other than pleather pants, palazzo pants are my other love.

*linking up with Fab Favorites, Sunday Funday, Fashion Canvas and Love My Blog Post*

Casual Glam with Pleather Pants

Pants, Clutch & Shoes – H&M //  Top – Zara  //  Jacket – F21  //  Bracelet – c/o Atterley Road
Toronto is in the midst of it’s International Film Festival.  That means, screenings and events galore.  My favorite kind of industry or TIFF party is the kind that calls for what I like to call, “casual glam.”  To me that’s when you get dressed up and glamorous up but not in a formal dress kind of way.  I love that I could take out my new pleather pants out for a spin for just such a party.  
I think you’ll be seeing pleather pants a lot from me this season.  I love leather and pleather accents and now they’re everywhere!  Used to be that I would find that single gem semi-annually that had pleather accents.  Id’ snap it up in a second.  And now it’s everywhere.  For a pleather hog like me it’s a veritable wonderland!

p.s.  I tried to do Jon at Evoke Salon proud by recreating the soft waves look he gave me after my recent haircut.  Passable, but there’s no substitute for the pro!

*linking up with WIWW, Style Sessions, Passion for Fashion*

Rod Stewart’s Lovechild

Jacket – Threadsence   //   Shirt – hand me down  //   Jeans – AE  // Boots – DIYed by me  //  Sunnies & Necklace – F21

I found this Rod Stewart shirt in the donate bag at my mom’s house.  I think it was my sisters.  Anyway, I cut and altered it to fit me, and now I think it’s the best ironic t-shirt ever.  You see, though I’m not a fan of Rod Stewart, my mom is.  So much so, that if they had ever met in the 80’s I’m pretty sure I would’ve been their illegitimate love child.

So really, this post should go out to my Dad in another life.  Love you man.

*linking up with Style Sessions*

Splash!

Last weekend. My Babcia, who was visiting from Poland was flying out within a few days.  So we spent as much time with family as possible.  Which meant that Baby Girl spent as much time in the pool as possible.  Her favorite order?  “Jump, Daddy!”  And he of course, gladly obliged.

CoffeeTalk Vlog: It’s Been So Darn Long!

I know it’s been forever *not really, but I’m exaggerating for dramatic effect* since I last vlogged.  Here’s why that is.  And a moment to thank you all as well for everything you’ve done.

Links mentioned:   Instagram  and my official Joanna Haughton Site, and Acting Blog.   Plus, the feature film I’m producing, Synchronicity.

*linking up with CoffeeDate*

A Soft Caress Of The Wind

Kimono – Threadsence  //  Dress H&M  //  Necklace – Lustre Boutique  //  Shoes – unknown

There’s something about a warm breeze.  Something so joyful and, let’s be honest, sexy about it.  A warm breeze is like a lovers caress through your hair and on your skin.  It’s soothing, and comforting, and full of promise.  A freeing of inhibitions, and a reckless abandon now only left to the optimism of youth.  We all need more warm breezes.

*linking up with Fab Favorites and Passion For Fashion*

Where Does The Time Go?

Dress – F21  //  Shoes – I forget  //  Belt – Threadsence  //  Necklace – I forget
A question that’s been on my mind for a few days now.  Somehow,  the summer is over and I’ve got a big girl sleeping in her room.  The pool is closed, and school’s in.  The baby crib is gone, and a double bed is in.  The weather turns cooler, and the days get shorter.  The baby furniture is replaced with “big girl” desk and shelves.  
Where does the time go?  I had heat and sun and long days of sun.  I had a baby in a crib that could barely stand.  Now I have crisp and cool breezes.  Now I have a grown up little girl.

*Linking up with WIWW*

Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder..Or Something Like That

Top – thrifted // Tank – hand me down // Jeans – Gap //  Boots – c/o Dansko  //  Necklace – Lustre Boutique
Shooting the first block of Synchronicity last week was great – apologies for my absence here.  Those of you who follow on Instagram saw a lot of the behind the scenes.  Also, I’ll be posting updates on my acting site regularly so you might want to check that out too *more details and pictures from the shoot*.  This was actually a ‘to set’ outfit.  Driving two hours means I want to be comfy all the way.  
Getting back to regular life has been hard, mostly due to the fact that I’m soooo tired for some reason.  I’m dragging and not really feeling very motivated.  But that doesn’t mean anything. I’ve gotten back to work on client photos and other things.  Looking forward to getting some rest too!
p.s.  Can you believe that it’s September?!?!?!

*linking up with Style Sessions*

Mullet Dress

Dress – Lulus   //  Fedora- unknown  //  Shoes & Sunnies – F21
I’m still shooting Synchronicity this week.  But this was one outfit from the very day before we went into production.  This was my casual day to run errands for the shoot, and generally do producery type stuff that I won’t bore you with the details of.  Plus, it was hot -so a light summer dress was key.  
Now I need to get more than 4 hours of sleep before I’m back on set. 
p.s.  I think the name “mullet dress” is possibly the best thing ever.  And I will wear one just for the name alone. 
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