Moda Mama

Limited Time, and Reading My Mind

January 26, 2015
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Lace Top – Ruche // Sweater – hand me down // Jeans – Lucky Brand // Boots & Natalie B Necklace – ThreadSence

Apologies for the lack of photos today. There are legitimate reasons.

One being that I’m very picky with photos and therefore dislike the majority that Andrew takes when he takes my shots. I prefer to tripod self-timer it, because that way I get exactly what I pictured in my head. It’s very hard to get someone to read your mind, I’m still working on it.

Two, it was so freaking cold outside that day. I had only about two minutes worth of fortitude in that wind and weather and as we all know, good photos take time.

merci
xoxo

p.s. You can totally tell in that full picture that I’m freezing my butt off.

Jedi Knight Fashion

January 14, 2015
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Fringe Sweater – SheInside // Dress & Boots – ThreadSence // Blanket Scarf – UO // Socks – Free People // Leggings – H&M

No surprise, I would love to be in a Star Wars film, and put my sword skills to good use with a light saber. That dream is right up there with being in a Star trek show/movie, and fighting Jet Li in a scene – any scene. If I could achieve all three of those, I could die right there and then a happy woman.

In the meantime, I’ll snap up little things like this hooded blanket scarf that allow me to play subtle Jedi knight dress up in my daily life.

What’s that line? “If you build it, they will come.” If I wear it, Yoda will come?

There’s A Grumpy-Pants Pattern

January 7, 2015
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Kimono/Cardigan – ThreadSence // Pants – Le Chateau // Top – Free People // Scarf – Kensie // Boots – Locale // Belt – Lucky Brand // Bracelets *old* – Ruche , ThreadSence, F21 // Earrings – I forget

I notice that in the last few posts there’s a distinct trend. It’s because when travelling *grandparents on both sides for Christmas* and when I feel a bit sleepy/grumpy *which I have been* I tend to go for the uniform that I mentioned on Monday.

Yup, that’s the explanation. Even with tights, it’s just really hard to get dressed in dresses when it’s cold. Plus somehow, pants are easier when you’re a grumpy-pants.

What do you go for as grumpy-pants clothes?

Love For The Disgusting Hallmark Moments

December 23, 2014
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Dress & Fringe Scarf – SheInside // Cardigan – Ruche *old* // Tights – gift // Socks – – UO // Boots – Aldo

As everyone scrambles to get their shopping done, I’m enjoying the little things with my family. We have free passes to Casa Loma, so that’s on the agenda today. And yesterday we traded with a neighbor for an espresso machine.

None of it took shopping or money, all of it just took some good will. The result is that this morning we’re nursing our first homemade lattes, and heading out to spend a day as a family.

I know, it’s disgusting how Hallmark the day is…but I love it.

Your Focus This Holiday

December 22, 2014
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Top – Free People // Jeans – Dittos via UO // Necklace & Shoes – ThreadSence // Cardigan – hand me down // Beanie – Aldo // Bag – Target

As Christmas approaches, I’m still amazed at the amount of green present. I thought for sure we would have brown foliage, and white snow, but no, Just damp, cold, still greenish stuff on the ground. But hey, I’ll take that over negative twenty degrees any day.

This year I’m trying to go as low-key as possible. I’ve avoided all the possible holiday parties, and am attempting to have the least amount of stress and business. Sometimes, some years, I’m all about the parties and people and events. Others, I’m really about the quietest possible of days. It’s all about balance and figuring out what you need right?

What are you focusing on this year?

Rural Polish Lass

December 15, 2014
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Dress – c/o eShakti // Cardigan – Ruche *old* // Tights – gift // Socks – UO // Boots – Locale // Necklace – Free People // Rings *other than ring finger rings* – F21

I’ve worked with eShakti before. They always have a great selection of classic pieces, and whenever we get the chance to work together, I always end up with a wonderful addition to my wardrobe. This time was no exception. I selected this gorgeous red boho dress from their holiday collection, and because their pieces are customizable, I decided to make the sleeves on the dress full length.

I wanted a dress that was geared more towards Winter, rather then towards Summer, not that you can’t wear this dress on a cooler summer day, just that I had a specific idea in mind. I’m so happy with the way the longer sleeves turned out.

The dress now has a great boho-folk feeling to it. Something that’s fitting, as I’m a girl from rural Poland *not 100% true, I split my time between urban and rural Poland – but still braided Polish lass here* so the braided farm girl thing is in my blood.

And as a last note, can we take a moment to talk about the red? I couldn’t resist this bold red. I’m having a love affair with red lately. Something about it has me enchanted.

Any colors that have totally captured you right now?

Braids When You Don’t Have Time

December 11, 2014
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Faux Fur Jacket – Zara // Top – Brandy Melville // Jeans – Gap // Boots – Aldo // Necklaces & Rings – F21

Can we talk about how awesome braids are? They’re really easy, and take little time *this took me 10 minutes* but look like you really put in an effort. Oh, and you can pretend your hair is super clean when really you’re just too darn busy to give it a wash.

Yeah, I can really get behind anything that allows me to save time.

Evolution of Dusters

November 21, 2014
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Duster – Spell Designs // Jumpsuit – ThreadSence // Tee – UO // Bag – Target // Booties & Necklaces – I forget *old*

Dusters were originally worn by horse riders as light jackets to, you know it, keep the dust off their clothing. In the fashion world, they’ve evolved into light kimonos that are usually maxi length. To me, the wild python print on this one hearkened back those days of cowboys and the wild west.

Being the sci-fi nerd that I am, it also brought to mind Firefly, and made me think this might be a duster that someone living in that verse might wear. I guess it’s the dreamer in me that is drawn to the free and untamed feeling that this duster evokes.

Now all I need is a tall ship and a star to steer her by.

Maxis Hold Little Secrets

November 19, 2014
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Chelsea Verde Maxi Dress – Ebay // Jacket – I forget // Bag – Target // Necklace – F21

Boho maxi dresses are just sublime. I love the wonderful assortment of patterns, the swish and swirl as you walk and turn. There’s something deeply satisfying in the weight of the material moving through the air with my movements. Almost a secret dance known only to me.

Also, there’s a great ease to them. For Winter, leggings and tights are easily hidden underneath for warmth, and sweaters just layer perfectly on top. The sweep and drama of bold colors and patterns make it look like you tried really hard – that’s another secret.

How Fabulous is Faux Fur?

November 17, 2014
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Faux Fur coat – Zara // Plaid Shirt – Guess // Grey Tee – SheInside // Jeans – Lucky Brand // Boots – Aldo // Belt – AE // Bag – Target // Waterfall necklace – c/o Atterley Road // SKull necklace – Monserat de Lucca // Eagle Ring – Lulus // Etched Ring – Body Blue

Personally, I think it’s so much fin. It adds texture and interest to an outfit immediately. But to me it always has the danger of getting too glam or dressed up, so the fact that this jacket had a hood made it perfect because the hood brings it back down.

There’s a great level on contradiction in the playful, laid back hood, and the luxe, glam faux fur. And contradictions in clothes, and in people, are what adds such kaleidoscopic beauty to life.

Plus, it’s fuzzy.

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