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Antithesis in All Black

June 5, 2015
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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.

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

*linking up with Style Sessions*

Yeah Baby!

June 1, 2015
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That whole ’60s/’70s feel. That whole loose waves, fringe and mini dress thang. All of that. I’m in love. There’s a party? I’m bringing my fringe, backless, and curls to shake shake shake it off. Yes, I threw a little Taylor Swift in there. Because it’s all about being who you truly are in all your complex glory.

And this fringed hippie loves her a little Taylor.

Dress – Spell Designs // Belt & Boots – F21 *old* // Sunnies – UO // Rings – F21 and others *old*

One Woman Dance Party

May 4, 2015
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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.

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

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Jennifer Fukushima Promo Code!

April 29, 2015
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I’m a little OCD when it comes to care of my clothing, and generally possessions of worth. Not because I’ve got some strange attachment to them but because I’m very frugal. If you care for it, it will last a long time right? I still have clothes from high school. I know, right?

But a classic red dress never goes out of style. So I’ve kept it. Same with this Jennifer Fukushima cardigan – or the one in green. It’s one of those pieces that can stand the test of time because it’s a classic. Plus, Toronto made, with a focus on sustainability and renewable resources? Yes please!

Whether your style is boho like mine, vintage, classic, minimal – whatever – this fits right in. But can we please just talk about the incredible texture on it? Can we? Okay.

Look at all the delicate and detailed pattern shifts and changes. Amazing. It’s also really soft and light. When I picked it, I was kind of expecting a slightly stiffer tweed like material, but this just bends and moves and sways in the wind. Plus, I kind of think of blue as a neutral – mostly ’cause I have so much of it, that a classic blue just goes with anything I own. I’m totally wearing this as a light layer over summer dresses in the next few months….sometimes a great little cardi is the perfect alternative to a kimono on those days you just want something light, or you’re, you know, not as obsessed with kimonos as me, and actually prefer to look very put together. Whatever.

And hey, guess what? Jennifer has kindly extended a 30% off discount code to ModaMama readers for the month of May! OMG!!!! Yeah, get on this. Use code “MODAMAMA30”

Tweed Cardigan – c/o Jennifer Fukushima // Top – Ruche // Cords – Gap // Boots & Turquoise Bracelet – ThreadSence // Silver cuffs – gifts // Long necklace – TopShop // Turquoise necklace – bought in Europe

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Fringe, Shift, and Beach

April 15, 2015
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Dress – ThreadSence // Cardigan – Ruche // Scarf – old, I forget // Boots – Aldo // Necklace – Vanessa Mooney // Socks – FreePeople

Still desolate, still snowy ice caps, but it’s a beach. The wind was cold and howling but…. It’s a beach and it’s not covered with piles and piles of snow. It’s a beach. That in itself makes me very happy.

What’s making you happy today?

A Polka Dot Dress and Bums

April 10, 2015
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Polka Dot Dress – ASOS // Cardigan – ThreadSence // Socks – FreePeople // Boots – Aldo // Bag – Lucky Brand // Necklace – Vanessa Mooney via Threadsence // Sunnies – Lace Affair

Cleaning up after dinner, I reached down and squeezed my little girl’s bum.

“Mama, why you do that?”

“‘Cause I like your bum. It’s beautiful.”

“No Mama, my bum’s not beautiful.”

“No?”

“No. ‘Cause bums are stinky and farty.”

“Okay, well I still think it’s beautiful.”

“Maaaama,” she says shaking her head.

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It’s All About Interest

March 30, 2015
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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.

How I Despise “Must” Haves

March 23, 2015
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Xanadu Dress – Spell Designs // Sweater – UO // Boots – Aldo // Sunnies, Necklace & Belt – F21 // Bag – Target

I don’t know if it’s my rebellious nature, or just my cynical view on things, but I seriously dislike when anyone posts articles on “Must Haves.” It’s applicable across the board, but I’m mostly referring to fashion posts here. The “Must Haves in Every Closet”, “Must Haves for Spring” etc., etc. You know what I’m talking about. Us women have seen them, and continue to see them every season.

Every magazine and blogger always has these “Must Have” articles. Frankly, I think it’s ridiculous. Why ‘must’ you have it? What’s gonna happen if you don’t? You don’t need to have anything except weather appropriate clothing to keep you safe from the elements. That’s what you ‘must have’ and even then, if you don’t well, that’s at your own risk. You’re a grown up and can make those choices for yourself.

Further, these must haves are not applicable to everyone, so why must you have them? I don’t own a crisp button up white shirt. I haven’t owned one for about eight years. It’s on everyone’s ‘Must Have’ list, yet I haven’t needed it for eight years. So perhaps it’s not actually a ‘Must-Have’?

These are generic lists for generic people and they don’t reflect individuality. They should be called “suggested haves.” Because not only do they paint you inside a generic box, but they also make you feel like you are somehow without or lacking if you don’t own these things. I call bullshit on that. I don’t own a set of classic black pumps. And thought I do have a classic black blazer, I honestly have worn it for about nine years. So why must I have these things? Clearly I don’t.

What must you have in your wardrobe? Those pieces that define you and that function in your lifestyle. That’s it. That’s all you ‘must have’ and tell anyone who says differently to shove it somewhere.

Miami Outfit: Wynwood Walls

March 16, 2015
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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*

This Is Who You’re Dating

January 30, 2015
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Star Wars Leia Shirt – TeeFury // Cardigan – hand me down // Jeans – Gap // Beanie – UO // Socks – FreePeople // Boots – Locale

Andrew and I went out on a date. Dinner, a little shopping, and a movie. Yup, this was my hot date night get-up. Just a little reminder of exactly who he’s with…sci-fi obsessed nerd girl.

Some ladies might put on a sexy red dress and heels, I put on my Star Wars shirt and beanie. Oh yeah, hawt.

*sarcasm fully intended*

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