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It’s Been a Ride

January 1, 2014
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Dress – Mango // Tights – unknown // Socks – UO // Scarf – thrifted // Boots – Feet First // Necklace – F21

Last week, our power went out for four days due to the ice storm that hit Toronto, and Southern Ontario. Then, just as the power came back on, on Christmas Day, my baby girl came down with the stomach flu. So while nursing her and throwing out all the food in our fridge, we wished ourselves a Merry Christmas. Once she finally started getting better, I started vomiting with the same stomach flu, and spent a happy birthday on the couch or…well…doing that vomiting thing. Of course, I had just stopped and was still really weak, when Andrew got it. Which brings us up to now.

Hard to believe it was all just one week.

That’s the reason I’ve been absent here. As reasons go, I think it’s pretty good. I hope you all had a much better holiday than us. And I wish us all a fabulous New Year!

Salut!

Where Are My Effin’ Cupcakes, All I Got Is Pee

December 12, 2013
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You’ll hear about the joys of Motherhood. The glory, the cupcakes. The effin’ cupcakes. You’ll imagine yourself as a June Cleaver sort. *Because we’re engrained with female stereotypes – but this post isn’t about that…this time* Perfectly coiffed and glowing all the time.

Shirt – Guess // Pants – Gap // Hat – UO // Boots – c/o Dansko // Belt – AE // Daenerys Necklace – Etsy

But the reality is far from it. There are no cupcakes. Geez, I would kill for some cupcakes right now. What is there? What is the reality?

The reality is that you’ll have urine on your hands from your girl’s bathroom accidents, and then realize that it’s in your hair because you brushed it from your face before you washed. Oh, and it’s on your face now too.

The reality is that you’ll be on all fours reaching around your dogs nether regions to cut out the urine matted tangles so that he is clean and groomed. I’m not sure the Cleavers ever had a dog, but I’m pretty sure that if they did June never did that. Bet she never had her nose far too close to her dogs penis in an attempted to cut out that awkward tangle yet still not actually cut the dog’s skin. Nope, pretty sure June never did that.

At least I wore pearl earrings while doing it.

P.s. For What Rules next week we’re mixing polka dots…with any other pattern you want.

Clearly I’m A Very Disturbed Individual

December 10, 2013
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Netflix, the on demand tv subscription, provides suggestions based on what you watch. I think Netflix must be seriously concerned about my mental health. Either that or it thinks I’m a morbid, serial killing, pedophile, with a post-apocalyptic obsession. Oh and Buffy – ’cause my Mom watched that while she was here.

Tunic – Free People // Leggings – Lush // Beanie – Tristan // Boots – Call It Spring // Necklace – Vanessa Mooney // Belt – came with a dress

“Because you watched The Following” – it recommends documentaries, reality tv shows, and movies all about serial killing.

“Because you watched Cabin In The Woods” – it recommends every horror show and movie ever.

“Because you watched Dual Survivor” – it’s recommended tons of reality and fiction apocalyptic and ‘prep for the apocalypse’ shows.

“Because you watched Daniel Tigers Neighborhood, Super Why, and Dora”- it recommends all the children’s shows.

Yeah. I’m pretty sure that Netflix not only thinks of me as a disturbed individual with violent, apocalyptic, and children’s obsessions, but it actively promotes those obsessions.

I’m kind of embarrassed to show anyone my Netflix account. More than my underwear drawer. At least that’s all clean. My Netlfix recommendations on the other hand….

*linking up with WIWW, Trend Spin, and Style Sessions*

Ode to Piggy Backs

November 27, 2013
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Fair Isle Sweater and Spike Bracelet -c/o Atterley Road // Shirt – Smart Set // Velvet Pants – Gap // Necklace – Monserat de Lucca via Beau and Bauble // Boots – Call It Spring

Today I am the greatest mother in the world. There is a profound joy on my daughter’s face. She giggles in glee and hangs on to me for dear life. She yells, “Mama, bump, bump, bump!” and I obediently jostle her up and down. She delights when I crouch down in front of her, and her hands grab my shoulders greedily.

Yes, today she has discovered the full joy of the Piggy Back.

The skies have parted for her. And I am the greatest mother in the world.

Thank you Piggy Backs.

*linking up with Passion For Fashion, and Mommy Brain*

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*

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.

Happy Scary Night!

October 31, 2013
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Sweatshirt – Roots // Bruce Lee & Zombie patches – eBay // Jeans – Gap // Tank – Smart Set // Boots – Call It Spring

I interrupt the rule breakin’ schedule for Halloween. It’s that time where we all dress up, scare one another, and pretend to be someone else. Don’t be fooled though, these zombie hands aren’t here just for Halloween. They’re too awesome to come out just once a year. I love adding fun patches to otherwise simple clothing. Like this hoodie, it was just begging for a Bruce Lee homage. ‘Cause come on, it’s Bruce Lee and he’s awesome. Plus, I usually wear this to train, so it’s an added bonus and incentive.

Yeah, my nerdiness is showing again.

You’re Breaking The Law And It’s Serious

October 22, 2013
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Dress – Line & Dot via ModCloth // Shirt – F21 // Necklace – I forgot // Boots – Call It Spring // Tights – HUE

*This post will be aimed at bloggers specifically. Apologies*

Ignorance is not a legal excuse. The giveaways we blogger run are legally called sweepstakes. That’s the category they fall under, and daily I see tweets from bloggers promoting their giveaways and when I visit their site it’s yet another illegal giveaway that could have them facing fines or other legal penalties. Please I beg you, please become more educated. If you participate in a group giveaway by donating a prize etc. but didn’t organize it, you are still liable.

I’ll tell you the dead giveaway *pardon the pun* that it is illegal: mandatory entries. Legally a sweepstakes can not have purchase necessary entries, and under the law, the requirement of liking/following/leaving a comment etc. *basically use of your time* constitutes a ‘purchase necessary’ or consideration entry, and that places you in the illegal lottery catergory. Therefore, if you see mandatory entries, chances are other laws are also being broken.

For instance, in Canada in addition to the no mandatory entries law, you must include a skill testing mathematical question as one of the entries. That’s why you’ll see on my giveaways the option to enter by answering 5+5= *or something similar* It has to be skill testing and it has to be included as part of the no purchase necessary entry options.

Weird, I know, but I’m not here to question the law right now, I’m here to plead with you to please educate yourself because a blog and giveaway is not worth getting fined or facing fraud charges. Please, please, educate yourself as to the laws and the the risks you face.

It took me a few months of research and education to become confident enough to start offering sweepstakes on my site again. Being educated makes me know that I’m not going to faces charges because of my blog.

Please read your federal laws.

*Update: Upon further investigation, I’ve learned that anyone who enters these giveaways runs the risk of facing illegal gambling charges!*

What Rules?! Thursday – Red Lipstick

October 17, 2013
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Top – Audrey via Threadsence // Leggings – H&M // Boots – I forget // Scarf – street stand

Last week we broke the “No white after labor day rule.” Today we’re breaking, “No red lipstick during the day.” Next week we’re breaking the rule that says, “Never mix metal.”

I chose a cooler more pink hued shade of red as I find it looks better on my a yellow red. And I kept the rest of the outfit intentionally low key and laid back. How’d you guys do?

Link up your outfit post, Twitter picture, Instagram picture, Facebook photo, whatever link showcasing your rebellious style.
Thanks.

*Linking up with Fashion Informant, Fab Favorites, Passion for Fashion, and Friday Style*

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