Category :Black

A Good Tube Top…

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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?

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

Antithesis in All Black

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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.

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


*linking up with Style Sessions*

One Woman Dance Party

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You know when you’re driving and you pull up to a red light alongside other cars, and in the car beside you you see that person?  There’s that person who is blasting music, bobbing their head, drumming their hands, and is clearly singing as loud as possible.  Either unaware or not caring that people are watching them, they make faces, act out all the bits of the song, and wait with anticipation for the guitar or drum solo acting it out on their steering wheel.

That person is me.

Janis Joplin, Rolling Stones, ’70s hits, and Queen. Yup.

For the record, my driving is superbly precise – I just do it while having a one woman dance party.

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Kaftan – Arnhem  //  Pants – Lululemon  //  Boots – Aldo  //  Necklace – Gypsy Love Store  //  Turquoise Bracelet & Hat  – ThreadSence  //  Turquoise and Red Bracelet – eBay  //  Rings & Sunnies – F21

*linking up with Honest Mom*

Road Trip Wishing thinking

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Janis Joplin blasting in my car.

The sun roof open and the suns rays hitting the back of my neck.  The windows rolled down and the wind whipping my hair. Driving in a moment like that makes me feel like I should ditch it all and go on some sort of epic road trip.  The kind where adventures find you and you’ll be sleeping in your car at least once.  The kind where camp fires will be had, jokes will be made, and someone is gonna pull out a guitar.

You know, the kind we all want to have.

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Jacket – Le Chateau Outlet  //  Johnny Cash Tee – UO  //  Necklace – Lucky Brand //  Jeans – Gap  //  Boots – Aldo  //  Sunnies – F21


*linking up with Style Sessions*

Age Appropriate, Who Cares Anymore?

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There’s this time where I was really concerned about whether what I was wearing was age appropriate.

But recently, I just don’t care.  I am who I am and that’s just that.  I’ve never been a booty short kind of girl, so there’s really no fear of my being that kind of woman.  Otherwise, braided buns over 30 with boho dresses? Why the heck not?  You just gotta be who you are you know?

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Sweater – I forget  //  Dress & Boots – ThreadSence  //  Sock – FreePeople  //  Necklace – Lustre Boutique  //  Rings – I forget *old*

If I could Coachella…

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 ….I would.  If I could take the time off. If I had the finances. If I lived closer.  I totally would.  But I can be there in sartorial spirit.  In fact, I pretty much live there in sartorial spirit.  Here’s to all of us who wish to be there.  Here’s to the dreamers, the lovers, the make believers.  I’m right there with you.

Love. Peace.

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Duster & Tee – Spell Designs  //  Jeans – Dittosbrand //  Boots – Aldo  //  Necklace – bought in Spain   //  Belt – Lucky Brand  //  Sunnies – UO  // Bead Bracelet – Ruche  //  Silver cuffs – gifts from Poland. 

Why Beaded Vests Make Life Easier, Or Something Like That

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Top & Beaded Vest – UO  // Necklace – ThreadSence *old*  //  Pants – Dittos  //  Bag – Lucky Brand 

Clearly I’m all about the comfy.  In fact, if clothing is restrictive in any way it gets worn very rarely.  there are of course a few pieces that are for special occasions, and on those rare moments I tolerate less than full comfort.  But generally speaking? No.  Generally speaking, it’s low heels, soft stretchy fabrics and ease of mobility.  Life is hard enough without making you’re clothes hard too.

It’s All About Interest

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Jacket & Shirt – UO  //  Fedora – ThreadSence  //  Pants – Zara  // Boots – Aldo  //  Earrings & rings – I forget *old*

Sometimes, rarely, I do enjoy wearing an all black ensemble.  But whenever I do monochrome, I love playing with textures upon textures.  Sequins, wool, fur, and pleather….did I miss anything?

It’s just interest I guess.  I love to see some interest in clothing. When there’s textures, or colors, there’s interest, feeling, and a sense of that individual’s attitude for the eve.  I don’t presume to encourage people to judge by the cover, but it’s fun to say something about your state of mind at this particular moment.

Mine was all about the party.

Miami Outfit: Wynwood Walls

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Overall – Spell Designs via Turquoise Lane  //  Tank & Bralette – F21  //  Boots – DIYed by me  //  Bag – Target  //  Necklace – Monserat De Lucca via Beau and Bauble in Toronto

It’s the last of the Miami outfits today.  Then we’re back to Toronto, and the chillier weather.

These walls were so stunning, and every new one gave me a new idea for a shoot.  Basically, I could’ve shot in the area for a whole year with each new wall giving me new inspiration for a new story to tell.

How do photographers ever walk away from here?

*linking up with Style Sessions*

What to Wear to an Indie Launch Party.

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Lace top – FreePeople  //  Jeans – Gap  //  Belt – Lucky Brand  //  Scarf & Clutch – gifts from Poland  //  Necklace – Natalie B. 

Just before the mountains of snow descended upon us, before the weather fell to a painful minus thirty nine degrees celsius, before Toronto turned into the ice planet Hoth, I went out.  I went out and got some photos on a balm plus one degree day.  It’s sad to think that I long for the warmth of plus one.

I stood there taking pictures for the launch party of another brand, and I remember thinking, “This isn’t too bad.  I could handle this kind of Winter.”  Oh what a fool I was.  I had no idea what was coming.  Every year around this time, the outfit posts slow, because I doubt you guys are interested in seeing the same pair of eyes peeking out from under the same blanket day in and day out…sitting beside a space heater.

*sigh*

*linking up with Style Sessions*
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