Moda Mama

Freelance Artist Goes Into A Shop

April 23, 2014
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Lace Dress – Ruche // Button Up Shirt – Jacob // Jacket, Necklace & Sunnies – F21 // Boots – Aldo // Thigh High Socks – Free People // Bag – UO

Went into a shop recently. I got an email notification that the sale items were an extra 50% off that day. So I walk in and browse the new arrivals, and the lady walks up to me and asks, “Are you looking for something in particular, or are you needing a whole new wardrobe?”

Several things ran through my mind at once. One, do I look like I need a whole new wardrobe? Really? Two, what kind of person goes into a store to buy a whole new wardrobe? That’s not me being a smart ass, that’s me genuinely curious. I could never afford to do that. Three, how nice would it be to just walk into a shop and buy a whole new wardrobe, complete with fully crafted outfits. And finally, four, bless you for thinking that I can afford to just go in and buy a whole new wardrobe! Freelance artist here – just point me to that extra 50% off sale section.

I answered, “No. Just having a look around.” Yeah, for that sale section.

*linking up with WIWW*

Ages Ago

April 7, 2014
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Pleated Dress – Ruche // Cardigan – Smart Set // Tights – Hansel From Basel // Thigh High Socks – UO // Boots – Locale // Necklace – Vanessa Mooney

Day two in Ottawa was windy, can you tell? It’s odd to sit here looking at these shots now that I’m back. It feels ages ago, though it was only three days ago. I guess that’s what a busy and tiring weekend will do to you. I’ve had the pleasure of having three great photo shoots booked this weekend, so needless to say, I’m knackered! But excited about editing and getting some Spring cleaning/downsizing done.

You guys doing Spring cleaning? Any tips???

Dare I Hope?

March 27, 2014
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Graphic Tiger Dress – F21 // Plaid Shirt – Jacob // Tights – Hansel from Basel // Boots – Feet First // Earrings – don’t recall (old) // Thigh High Socks – UO

Apologies for being absent without cause for the week. I’ve been led to the wayside by acting workshops, and auditions, and a shoot coming up in the next few days. Thankfully, the weather promises to not drop to the double negatives for the next little while. *Dare I hope that Spring has actually arrived at my little corner of the world?* So as the weather warms, my motivations to venture outside the house and take more consistent shots will also warm.

Also, stay tuned for a fabulous giveaway next week!

Manifestation Made Tangible

March 24, 2014
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Plaid ruffle cardigan – Beulah // Sweater – Line // Jeans – Gap // Boots – Locale // Necklace – eBay // Rings – Body Blue

Snow has started melting, as the rains have begun to pound. Though the temperatures still swing in violent tantrums along the scales, there is the general feeling of warmth in the air. As if believing it is enough to will it into existence. In the meantime, I retreat to the comfort of an old tv show or book, and a cup of tea.
Maybe one day soon, I will be able to put my Winter boots into their annual slumber.

Her Go-To Poses

March 17, 2014
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Dress – Mango // Shirt – Gap // Boots – Call It Spring // Tights – HUE // Necklace – Ten Thousand Villages

These days whenever I try to take outfit shots guess who wants to run in there and ham it up for the camera?
Yup, that little pink booted girl. She’s pretty awesome though.
Her go-to poses are the stick out tongue, the innocent smile, and the hands on hips.
She’s nailed those.

Red Nosed Winter Boots

March 7, 2014
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Asymmetrical Dress – Threadsence // Long Cardigan – Hem&Thread // Tights – hansel from basel // Socks – UO // Bag – Matt by Matt&Nat // Boots – Locale // Necklace – unknown // Rings – Body Blue

Epic fail as a fashion blogger. That’s what this Winter has caused. I’m wearing the same warm winter boots in every outfit because that’s the only thing that I can wear without my toes freezing off! How sad is that? Plus, my shots – excepting today – are mostly just outside my home as it’s way too cold to travel far for some inspired backgrounds. And finally, there’s perpetual red nose on me *that I could photoshop away, except that I’d like to stay honest with you guys* from the bitter wind.

I’m sooo way past ready for Spring.

Have a great weekend. See ya for more red nosed, winter boot outfits.

Camaraderie Among Mamas and Vomit

March 5, 2014
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Sweater – Guess // Jeans – Gap // Zebra – Lustre Boutique in Montreal // Boots – Locale // Aviators – F21 // Beanie – Aldo

Returning home on the bus with my baby girl in my lap, holding her close because she’d been complaining of a tummy ache, I wished the driver could go faster. I feared what was about to happen on the crowded, rush hour ride. And sure enough, within seconds it went flying. Vomit. Vomit went flying from my little girl into my face, my hair, and all down both of our coats, scarves, and pants. By that point I had resigned myself, and while no one said anything, I knew this is not what they wanted after a long day at work. But when my girl started crying, not because she felt sick or because she vomited, but because she got ‘you all dirty’ I said screw it.

Nothing I could do for the other people. They were adults and just had to understand that sometimes crap *or vomit* like this happens, especially to little toddlers. I could, however, do something for the little girl crying in my arms upset that she got me dirty. I soothed that little girl telling her it didn’t matter, and sat there holding her covered in puke for the next ten minutes – until we got to our stop. No one offered a word of encouragement, or a friendly look of sympathy. It was a very looooong ten minutes.

Until it came to my stop, and a lady who was sitting at the far back came forward, and as she past us, she didn’t cringe or give a dirty look like I had done this on purpose *’cause yeah, I torture my child just to screw up your day* but instead she cried, “Oh no! Can I help you????” She was getting off at the same stop as I, and as the bus slowed, stopped, opened and we exited, she kept offering her assistance. Asking if there’s anything she can do to help us home. We were all right – I just had to carry her to the house and then get her cleaned off – but this lady with her sincere help and understanding gave me the support and strength I needed at exactly the right time.

Thank you. Thank you to this lady. I don’t know your name, and I didn’t catch it as I was wrapped up in my girl, but thank you. You really helped give one mama a little camaraderie right when she needed it.

*Linking up with WIWW*

My Padawan

February 24, 2014
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Red Dress – H&M // Tights – Hansel from Basel // Necklace – Vanessa Mooney // Boots – Call It Spring

So my lovely girl gives Andrew an order, as she tends to do. He turns to her and playfully answers, “Yes Boss!” To which she promptly and seriously, like she’s explaining the state of affairs to someone who so clearly does not get it, replies, “No!! I not the boss. Mommy’s the boss!!!”

I have taught her well, my young Padawan. *that’s a Star Wars reference in case you don’t get it*

*linking up with WIWW, Style Sessions*

Going Poo

February 19, 2014
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Combined Sweater – Vero Moda // Pleated Skirt – Esley // Tights – F21 // Boots – Locale // Earrings – F21

Baby Girl. Ugh, we’ve been trying to get her to go poo on the toilet. Which is a lot harder than it sounds. She holds onto it. She will go first thing in the morning before we get her diaper off, or hold it all day and go at night once the diaper is back on. No budging what so ever. So after giving up that struggle, we have bought a little bag of chocolate and reward her with a treat when she goes poo on the toilet.

Now she holds it and only goes a little bit at a time. Getting thrice the number of treats. She’s a scammer that one. She’s way smarter than us.

Confession Time

February 17, 2014
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Dress – Tini Lilli // Cardigan – Cecico // Tights – F21 // Thigh Highs – HUE // Boots – Call It Spring // Necklace – Threadsence

Confession time, as I think you’re due. I don’t usually talk about my health and such on the site. But I’ve been fighting an infection via antibiotics for a couple weeks, and last week I was hit really hard with something. My fever and reactions were so bad, Andrew was told by the doctor that if it gets even a wee bit worse to race me to emergency or call an ambulance. Luckily, things turned that evening and since then it’s been a slow and steady climb towards health. Not 100% there yet, but enough that I managed a little run last night.

This is not to get any pity, just a truth moment as to why I’ve been absent on the site. It’s not that I don’t care, it’s just that my outfit changes have involved changing from sweat soaked pajamas to fresh pajamas. So I’ve also had nothing to post.

Lastly, being perfectly honest, this outfit is from just before I was hit hard for my week long stay in bed. Hope you guys have a great Monday!

*linking up with Trend Spin*

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