Moda Mama

Eat Your Heart Out, Boys.

July 27, 2015
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That’s right. Look at that poise, and grace.
Hot. I tell ya.
With a capital ‘H.’

With all seriousness, I love to make funny faces for the camera, and relish the use of a good prop. These glasses. Man these glasses are awesome. So ill fitting and ridiculous. And I usually have something equally ridiculous in my purse.

It comes in handy. For example, sitting at coffee with two friends who started talking all serious and I knew they would probably just bum each other out. I listened to them, then casually reached in and silently put on the glasses. No one noticed for a few seconds, but once they did. Laughs. And the serious mood was forgotten.

Plus, like I said: hot.

Dress – Ruche *old* // Boots – Aldo // Necklace – ThreadSence // Sunnies – F21

The Dress I Wore

July 22, 2015
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On pins and needles, I know. You’ve been eagerly awaiting the follow up post to this one. Well, here’s the dress I did actually wear. This one didn’t move anywhere on it’s own, it only moved with me.

That’s one of my requirements for a good dancing dress: that it doesn’t move of it’s own accord, so that I don’t have to spend the evening yanking and adjusting.

My other requirements:

1. Comfort. Stretchy or loose it has to be comfortable.
2. Breathable. Too much material and you heat up pretty fast. Then you’re a sweaty mess, and not in the good way.
3. Not too intricate. To many holes, loops, or architectural details, and someone at some point in the even is going to get caught in it, and something’s going to tear.

And my last requirement: that it makes me smile. That I look at it and something about it makes me energized and happy. ‘Cause a sad dancing dress? That would be baaaad.

Dress – Zara // Boots – I forget *old* // Purse – ThreadSence // Flash tattoos – eBay

Here’s To Our Friendship Flaws

July 13, 2015
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I have very imperfect friends. Some overshare, some drink too much sometimes, some say stupid things at the most inopportune moments, some can be harsh …basically they make mistakes and have flaws, and are human.

All of them are well meaning, and caring, and accepting, and honest.

I can tolerate a lot as long those things are present. Tolerate isn’t the right word. A lot of things don’t bother me because of the presence of the others – that’s a better way to put it. In fact, I count on my friends being imperfect, because that means that they’ll hopefully be forgiving of my own imperfections. Of which I have many, and I try to surround myself with people who will forgive me when I say/do something stupid at the most inopportune of moments knowing that I probably don’t mean it, because I’d like to think I’m well meaning, caring, accepting, and honest.

Tee – Thrifted // Kimono – Arnhem // Shorts – Spell // Boots – Aldo // Bag – Target // Sunnies – I forget

Days of Contentment

June 29, 2015
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The last few days, I danced for probably seven hours combined. It’s incredible how much energy and emotion is released into the world by the simple act of dance. I’ve been saying it for years, “Dance it out.” And I always understood Meredith’s *from Grey’s Anatomy* need to have a 30 second dance party. There’s always a good time to dance.

But more than that, I spent the weekend with the most wonderful people. Friends, and peers, who despite everyone’s flaws, accept and respect each other. No judgement and no expectations, except for the desire to ‘suck the marrow out of life.’

Dress – Spell Designs // Boots – F21 // Bracelet & Small gold ring – ThreadSence // Large Gem ring – small fair trade company // Flash Tattoos – eBay

Sometimes the World

June 19, 2015
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Sometimes our brains freeze up. At least mine does.
Sometimes I don’t know who I am supposed to be, and have trouble reconciling that with who I am.
Sometimes my heart feels too many feels and then I become confused about what I’m feeling.
Sometimes I feel like a little girl, not knowing which way to go, and thinking everyone is an adult around me and has it all figured out.
Sometimes I just need to stop and dance.

Top – Auguste // Jeans – Lucky Brand // Necklace – Fair Trade Show // Sandals – I forget *old*

A Good Tube Top…

June 10, 2015
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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?

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

It’s Deceptive…

May 29, 2015
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…..this outfit. Why, you may ask? Because it looks all boho and cool and relaxed, but hidden among it are sci-fi nerdy gems. My ring says, “To Boldly Go.” And my necklace? It’s an artists interpretation of the Kara Thrace and Anders tattoo mixed with the arrow of Apollo. BSG gold!
So you see, I’m deceptively geeking out.

Dress – Ruche // Cardigan – c/o Jennifer Fukushima // Sunnies – UO // Sandals – Winners // Ring & Necklace – Etsy

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Sartorial Loves and Being Shoeless

May 27, 2015
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Light rompers are so great. I really can’t get enough of them. But it seems there are a lot of things I can’t get enough of: fringe, kimonos, lace, dresses…..okay pretty much everything. I think it’d be easier to list my sartorial dislikes *like Uggs and Crocs* rather than my likes. But back to my point, rompers are great. Really great.

I especially loved the purple and blue mix on this one.

Also, can I just please apologize for the lack of shoes in this post? I spent little time actually wearing shoes, but more than that my tripod wouldn’t fit in my suitcase. Therefore, I was limited to shooting by placing my camera on things that happened to be around – which was needless to say a little awkward. Ah the troubles of being in paradise, am I right?

Playsuit – Arnhem

Ruffled and Backless Dress

May 25, 2015
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It was so warm and lovely and I was frankly really excited to finally wear all my lovely new Spell purchases. It’s been so cold, and I was just itching to get a chance to wear all this pretty stuff.

Honestly, what’s more perfect than a backless ruffled dress for a day spent at the beach and the pool? Nothing. Except maybe one of those delicious mojitos they offered. Those were amazing. As were the Jamaican patties…

…wait, why did I come back again?

Dress – Spell Designs // Bag – Jamaican vendor // Sandals – I forget *old* // Sunnies – Lace Affair

I Love My Job

May 14, 2015
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As an artist freelancing her way through life, I have many jobs. Three….well four: actor, photographer, blogger, and mother….more if you add partner and producer…oh dear Lord! But right now I’m talking about photographer. Sartorially.

As a photographer I get to wear whatever the heck I want. Within reason of course. No pasties and feathers…though to be fair I don’t usually wake up wanting to wear that anyway. As long as I’m not too provocative and can move around, I get pretty much free reign.

For example, this day I spent shooting a lovely client, and I got to head into work in casual shorts and a fun denim shirt. So I reiterate: I love my job.

Helps that I’m the boss too.