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High End and High Price….Yeah, Right!

July 15, 2014
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Flowy Tank – Unknown *no tag* // Boyfriend Jeans – Old Navy // Sandals & Sunnies – F21 // Feather Necklace – gift // Arrow Necklace – Threadsence

I was in a nice shop and a very well to do lady *at least she looked it* came up to me asking where I got my jeans, because they were just perfect. She had been looking for months for a pair of boyfriend jeans like this. Just where did I get them? Old Navy. On sale. Four years ago. I’m just that luxe and exclusive.

But you guys already knew that, right? You knew that from how infrequently I shop on sale *sarcasm fully intended*. And from how I never admit what things cost because of their astronomical price *$45 for this whole outfit including accessories by the way*

*linking up with Trend Spin*

Upon Arrival

July 8, 2014
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Floral Fringe Kimono – Zara // Tribal Tank – En Creme // Bralette, Shoes, & Necklace – F21 // Shorts – Target

Three hours of driving to a cottage go very quickly when you have someone as conversational and entertaining as my friend Reggy beside me. It felt like a quick breeze. What we arrived to, however, was far less entertaining.

Rain.

That first day it decided to rain pretty much the whole time. It’s fine because us ladies had a ball chatting it up nonetheless. We can always entertain ourselves. But it did make for quick and slightly haphazard shots.

My choice was grainy shots because of darkness and much less rain because of the tree canopy, or risk my camera and go out into the full fall. I chose grainy. I hope y’all understand that the camera comes first.

*linking up with WIWW*

Explorations of Intoxicated Exteriors

July 2, 2014
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Maxi Floral Romper – Hanger via Threadsence // Hat – Ruche *old* // Sunnies – F21 // Bead bracelets – Joseph Nogucci // Brass bracelet – Threadsence // Sandals – Winners

Walking down an alley, the color of the bricks and the perfect symmetry of the barred windows caught my attention. The inhospitable exterior seemed the perfect contrast to my soft and flowing exterior. Plus, there was still a certain intoxication in the air. The result of both the humid summer heat, and the lingering effects of the heart of World Pride celebrations.

*Linking up with WIWW*

Just Get a Backpack

June 19, 2014
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Velvet Jacket – Flying Tomato // Shirt & Necklace – Threadsence // Jeans – Dittos // Shoes & Leaf Ring – unknown // Silver Bracelet – gifts from Poland // Bead bracelet, Jewel Rings & Sunnies – F21 // Embroidered Backpack – Stela 9

Sarah Silverman shared some insight into being a grown woman. One of those tidbits, was *I’m paraphrasing* that you don’t need a designer bag, “You put shit in it. Get a backpack.”

As much as I’ve tried to be cute with purses, I always carry a lot with me – camera, tripod, scripts, wallet, etc.etc. – and I think I’ve finally accepted the fact that I just need a backpack. It’s better for my back, and leaves my hands free for all kinds of adventuring.

Dress To Match

June 9, 2014
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Flutter Maxi Dress – BB Dakota via ModCloth (I think) // Shoes – Payless // Fedora – unknown // Belt, Sunnies & Faux Pearl bracelet – F21 // Earrings – I forget // Silver cuffs – gifts from Poland

When things happen in life they sometimes have untended consequences. For example, since I’ve seriously hurt my toe and made it black and blue all over, I think it entered my subconscious and made me pull out this black and blue number.

That, or this dress is just too darn fantastic to just sit around and it hides the unsightly toe perfectly. Either one fits.

*linking up with WIWW*

Flapper-ific!

May 27, 2014
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Sequin Dress – Ruche // Kimono – Lovely Day // Necklace – gift // Shoes – Aldo // Hair band – Etsy

As kids we dressed up all the time. It was encouraged, and expected. As we grow and take on the mature responsibilities of life, we’re not given the same freedom to play and dress up as before. But sometimes, like when you’re invited to the launch of a new play and costumes are encouraged, we get to give our inner child room to play again.

The best thing is that I didn’t have to buy a single thing. All the pieces were in my closet, and I just had to put them together in a new way. Except for the wig. That was in my costume suitcase…you know the one, the one that’s filled with fun costumes pieces and dress up items. You don’t have one? You really should get one – it’s loads of fun!

Give me a 1920s themed play *Bootlegger’s Wife* and costumed launch party, thanks to creator Victoria Murdoch *above*, and I’ll give you one flapperific happy gal!

The Blackest of Shades

May 26, 2014
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Maxi Dress – c/o Sheinside // Shoes – ModCloth (old) // Necklace – Threadsence // Bag – UO // Sweater – Yumi via Trove in Toronto // Sunnies – F21

I know black isn’t traditionally part of a summer palette, but it is part of mine especially in this lovely maxi form. There was a time when it was a bit of a joke how much black I wore *think New Yorker black, not Marilyn Manson black* and how little color there was in my wardrobe. People would feign amazement when I wore gray, exclaiming that I’m adding color to my wardrobe. These days, as you are aware, color graces my wardrobe in all it’s glory, but there is still a special place in my heart for that darkest of all shades.

*link to braided faux hawk tutorial*
*linking up with Trend Spin, and Style Sessions*

Fail, But Don’t Be Boring

May 22, 2014
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Embroidered Bib Halter – UO // Sweater – Smart Set // Pants – Esprit // Shoes – Threadsence // Jewelry – I don’t recall (old)

Everyone effs up. We all make mistakes, we all shove our feet in our mouths. We all fail. Sometimes we fail gloriously, other times, just quietly and thoroughly. We all have a little voice in our heads telling us we’re not enough, or whatever your voice says. Let’s embrace it. Let’s embrace that moment of failing miserably. Because if you never risk anything, never put yourself out there, you’ll never fail.

And never doing anything is just plain boring.

*linking up with Passion For Fashion*

Guesting As A Profession

May 14, 2014
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Trapeze Dress – ASOS // Sweater – Esprit // Tights & Sunnies – F21 // Boots – Call It Spring // Necklace & Belt – Threadsence

I’ve been watching Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations. Binge watching it actually. So now all I want to do is travel and eat delicious food. That’s the current fantasy – travel, see all these incredible places and people and eat their food. Basically, be a professional guest. Can I do that?

*This post brought to you by ‘Wishful Thinking’….that’s sarcasm in case you missed it*

Amazing Shoe Giveaway

May 12, 2014
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Leopard Maxi Skirt – Mink Pink // Wedge Sandals – c/o Dansko // Tank – hand me down // Bag – Threadsence // Necklace – I forgot // Bracelet & Earrings – F21 // Sunnies – Lace Affair

What makes a great pair of sandals? Style, versatility, and, for me at least, comfort. I love that these have a little bit of stud detailing on the sides. What’s cool is that they look so solid and yet are surprisingly light. Definitely a bonus for walking about all day. And let’s talk about the wedge. This wedge is so great. It gives you the height of a heel and yet is solid and comfy enough that you can wear these all day.

Now if you’re like me, you’ll love adding color to your Frida sandals, but if you like a bit of a toned down look – sans leopard maxi and bright bag – they work for that too. Of an there’s more than just this color, and more than just this style. There’s a huge selection of texture and color! Excited yet? Good. Dansko is kindly offering one lucky ModaMama reader a pair of sandals of their choice. Just use the widget to enter.

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