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Contributions and Gains

Vest –  Piko 1988 via Threadsence //  Top & Jeans – Gap  //  Boots – Call It Spring  //  Necklace – H&M
When you’re working on a co-op production, even when you’re not acting that day you might have to be on set.  Why, because on such a production, all the actors are equal stakeholders and so they all profit equally and should also not be surprised to work/contribute equally.   Thus their presence is often required on set to help as PAs.  So today I was riding around on my bike delivering gear, running errands, and basically being a go-for for whatever was needed.  I sort of expected it this day, so I wore jeans and a fun vest that would keep me warm and cool on this weird weather day. 

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*

Personal Style And The Origin of ‘Unknown’

Dress – H&M  //  Sweater – Free People  //  Scarf & Boots *see how I achieved these DIYed boots* – unknown  //  Sunnies – F21
Here’s the thing *and I hope you’ll forgive me*  I don’t always recall the store I bought something in.  And the reason is that I have things in my closet that are almost a decade old.  I take care of my clothing simply because I don’t have a big clothing budget.  Since I like a large wardrobe and lots of choice, I have to take care of my clothes.  Hence, sometimes I completely forget about the origin of said item.  *I have a list on my computer for sponsored pieces since I want to remember those*
So when you see ‘unknown’ as a credit, I’d love for you to see that as me saying that personal style is something that can be had on a limited budget, and that great pieces can be around so long you have no idea where you got them.  
*side note: this is another ‘heading to set’ outfit*
Happy Monday!

These Boots Were Made For Walkin’

Jacket – Zara  //  Top – unknown  //  Jeans – Gap  //  Boots – c/o Dansko  //  Sunnies – F21
You know how they say shoes make the outfit?  Well they do.  These cool Dansko boots have a great weight and feel to them.  Such that they give me a bit of a strut.. and hells yeah I’ll take that.  I put on the outfit and felt good about it, but when I put on the shoes all of a sudden I got a bit of rockstar attitude.  Yes, I know it’s all in my head and I’m not really a rockstar but hey that’s what clothes are for right?  To play pretend.  
The boots are really what did it.  Despite the fact that my bootcut pants covered the top of them *side note:  can’t wait to wear them with a cute dress to show off the button detail*  they added a great finesse to my whole day.  I love the classic cut with a little unique detailing.  It’s something that can go with anything in your closet, and be timeless, but still have a bit of stand alone edge.  
Oh and yeah, they’re super comfy.  My feet were not sore after a whole day of walking, meetings, and biking.  Yes, I biked in them all around Toronto.  That’s just how I roll. 

Self-Delusions and Dreams For Days

Dress – Ruche   //  Necklace – Threadsence  //  Shoes & Sunnies – F21
Hot, sunny, and busy.  My favorite season.  I’ve been on set for a film the last few days,  you can read about that on my acting site, and it’s been wonderful getting a bit more physical in a role.  Exactly what I’ve wanted.  Just wanted to explain my sudden silence.  Despite my self-delusions I apparently can’t do it all – all the time.
On certain days when it’s warm outside and there’s a dream like romantic feeling hanging on my shoulders,  I reach for a floral chiffon dress in a classic cut.  I have two dresses that fulfill this requirement perfectly, this being one of them, and it’s nice to have to option to indulge in a soft romantic fantasy for a day.  Or two.

*linking up with Style Sessions*

Haircut, Manicure, I’m a New Woman

Dress -bought in Spain  //  Daenerys Targaryen Necklace – Etsy  //  Shoes – Payless
Finally got my straggly hair into the salon and got a trim and some shaping up.  Jon at Evoke Salon in Toronto takes good care of me.  He seems to instinctively understand that I like classic and not too trendy.

He did suggest a more blunt initial layer, and I like it.  It’s a nice subtle change to my staple look. Though I think it’s too bangy *too much like growing out bangs* for me to keep it long term. Probably gonna grow it out and stick to less blunt layers.  Sorry Jon, I am pretty boring when it comes to my cut.  But I’m having fun playing with it right now. 

With the two films I’m shooting this month I needed to get my hair camera ready.  Can’t look too shaggy onscreen right?  

It was a great day of shaping things up.  Got some maintenance done, including a manicure, and this haircut.   It made me feel like a new woman.  It’s good to pamper yourself a bit sometimes. 

Gotta remember that. 

Everyone Needs A Doctor Who Tardis Dress

Dress – Geekyu //  Jacket – Zara  //  Boots – Feet First  //  Necklace – Threadsence
When I saw this Doctor Who Tardis dress it was love at first sight.  A cute, comfy Tardis dress is pretty much a must have for this nerdy girl.  Thank you GeekyU!  They have some pretty cool things.  Honestly, I want one of their Zelda hoodies for Fall.  It’s on my dream wishlist. 
In the meantime, this was the perfect dress to wear while promoting my feature film Synchronicity.  The soft scif-fi about time travel is a natural jumping off point to someone commenting about my Tardis dress.  So yes, sometimes my clothing is very strategic.  It also helps that a Tardis dress is just plain awesome!

p.s.  I thought I’d show you one of the pictures that doesn’t usually make it into an outfit post.  But this one had me laughing so hard at myself I just had to share.   I have no idea what I was doing.

Watching Something Grow And Makin’ It Happen

Dress – Guess //Hat – Unknown  //  Sunnies – F21  //  Necklace – ModCloth  //  Shoes – Payless
I’m taking three days off right now to ‘relax’ at a cottage.  Which means, that I’m currently sitting in a cafe on their wifi blogging and doing email work to reply to photo clients, and to download scripts for films and auditions.  
But it also means that I get to see my fabulous feature film, entitled Synchronicity,  campaign go live!  It’s a soft sci-fi in the likes of Primer, with a mostly female cast.  I think it’s pretty great that I get to be a part of a film that is about and starring mostly women.  We women need a stronger voice in film.  We need to be the hero and not just be the story that happens to the hero.  So that’s why I’m excited to be producing and starring in this feature film.  I’d love for you to check it out.  And of course, you get to see me wearing a cool bow tie.

*Linking up with Style Sessions and Passion For Fashion*

Beach Day Adventure

Dress – bought in Spain years ago  //  Shoes – Ruche  //  Sunnies – F21
When my dear girlfriend, Emily, takes photos of me I always end up giggling like a fool in them.  It’s because I always remind her to focus *which she has had trouble with in the past* and she always gives me faces and calls me *child appropriate* names.  So I always giggle because she’s funny when she’s being fake angry. That’s why you see the pictures that you do.  
As you can tell we went to the beach.  Baby Girl and Emily tried, unsuccessfully, to fly a kite.  And there was playing ball in the water, food, chocolate, and lots of other fun stuff.  By the time I put Baby Girl to sleep that evening *”I no wanna go sleepytime!”* she was so tired she was out like a light within 2 minutes.

*linking up with passion for fashion*

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