Category :Brown

Don’t Hate The Zebra


Dress – Threadsence

Belt – F21
Shoes – Ruche
Necklace – Lustre boutique in Montreal
I’m clearly obsessed with this new necklace of mine.  I’ve already worn it three times already*here and here* and I can’t see myself getting sick of it anytime soon.  So I hope you don’t hate it and don’t get sick of it either.
On another matter, I can’t seem to get my butt into the salon for a cut.  This mop of mine needs some styling but for some reason I just keep delaying it and wondering if one day I won’t wake up with magically cut hair.  That happens, right?
Quote of Today:
“My butt has never been so sore!”

Montreal Je T’aime: Part 2

Day two in Montreal was spent with a climb up Mont Royal for the view, a line up at Schwatrz’ deli for their amazing smoked meat *and I do mean ah-may-zing!* and just seeing more of this fabulous city.

Dress – Ruche
Belt & Ring – F21
Necklace – Beau and Bauble

The one thing that I wasn’t a fan of was the high humidity while we were there.  My hair just went limp and it nearly drove me to the point of cutting it all off *not really, I’m just being dramatic*  But I did have to find new and fast ways of pinning it out of the way.  Some were more successful than others.  
Oh by the way, yes I did go to the top of Mont Royal in a pretty ruffle dress and ballerina flats while everyone else was jogging and biking in full exercise gear.  Why?  Because I didn’t bring any sneakers, and because I like a pretty ruffle dress and don’t see why a gravel path means I can’t wear one. 

You Make It Work

Dress – bought in Spain
Boots – Threadsence
Belt – American Eagle
Earrings – F21

A tripod, a backyard, a remote control, and a curious toddler equals some fun shots, but also some shots in which the blurred face of your baby girl investigating the beeping light takes up most of the frame.  
When you’re a mama, you got to make it work!  
I’m slowly learning that art.
It’s a work in progress.
Quote of Today:
“She’s delightfully annoying!”

If The World Never Hears Of Me…

Hat – F21
Dress – Ruche
Shoes – I forget
Belt – Came with a dress
… at least I was happy.
Sometimes I think that’s all I can hope for. 
Other days, I strive and fight to carve out my own little piece in the collective consciousness. 

What is this need in us to push forward and etch our mark on the soft, drying concrete of the world in order to be remembered by the generations that come after?  
Is it a knowledge of our own mortality? 
Or is it a fear of our own unimportance?

One Single Moment

Top – hand me down
Dress – Zara (less than $20 on sale!)
Boots – Threadsence
Rings – Ruche and Threadsence
Hat – F21
Necklace – bought in Spain
There are days I just feel beautiful.  Days where all the imperfections on my body are no longer present, where the societal pressures are for one perfect moment held at bay.  A perfect moment frozen, where I am a beautiful creature without pride or arrogance, but just in honest appreciation of the being that was created me.  For one shining moment I see myself as I was intended.

I wish I could capture that feeling.  Bottle it.  And give it to every young woman, to my daughter, so she can stand in appreciation of her self.  Always and forever.

Quote of Today:
“Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring” – Marilyn Monroe

A Malady Of The Soul That Plagues Me

Dress – Pink Martini
Brooch – bought in Vesuvius
Sunnies – F21
Shoes – Payless

Sometimes I really don’t know what to do with myself.  I’m mentally wandering aimlessly.  I know where I want to be, I’ve no idea how to get there mind you, and I’m also really scared that I won’t ever get there. So really maybe I’m just paralyzed by a little fear and the realization that right now, I have very little control over my fate.  Not trying to sound ominous here.  I’m not dying, or have any serious ailment or disease.  This is more a malady of the soul.  Sometimes I just wish I knew the right answers, and could make the right doors open for me.  But really all I can do is hope, and keep trying.  That’s the hard part.  And I’m pretty sure, that’s the part that has me paralyzed because that’s all I can do, you know? I’m a go-getter, a doer, and when there’s nothing that I can really do on a particular path it’s torture for me. 
Thanks for listening.  I appreciate the shoulder of support.
p.s. If you haven’t seen it yet, you can check out my MarcAngelo Foods commercial here.

How To Throw A One Woman Frat Party

Top – Smart Set
Sweater & Necklace – Ruche
Cords – Le Chateau
Shoes – Payless
Do you want to know what I’m doing right now?  Tonight?  Well, Andrew’s out of town, so I’ve put baby girl to bed, ironed a dress, done my abs, and now I’m sitting in front of the tv watching Stargate SG-1 while drinking a glass of Ontario Reisling.  Yup, I go crazy when my Husband leaves town!  Nuts I tell you!  How nuts?  Strawberries and chocolate coconut balls nuts!  How nuts? Sitting in my PJs with my feet on the ottoman nuts!  How nuts?  Drinking Perrier out of a mug nuts!  
Yup, it’s pretty much a one women frat party here. Wanna come over? 
True Story:
Baby tried to drink her bottle of juice.  
She ended up splashing it up into her face while inhaling at the same time.  
She stopped, stayed stock still in shock for about three seconds and then started to cry.   
I picked her up,cuddled her, and silently giggled.  
Yes, another bad mother moment. 

The Tears Of Lucille Ball

Hat & Boots – F21
Necklace – c/o Scarlet Samples
Vest – AE
Dress – Lace Affair

First off, I finally managed to remember to take off my sunnies before pictures.  I know, I’m very proud of myself.  Patting myself on the back for this great accomplishment.  Hush you from the cheap seats…I’ve still got baby brain here *side note: can you have baby brain with a toddler? Oh gosh, I hope so! Otherwise I’ve got no excuse*  


Secondly, my friend Emily *she’s the one in the picture below* and I were told by a store clerk that we had “balls” for wearing big floppy hats like these.  I really like being told I’m ballsy. *In my mind they’re always comparing me to Lucille Ball.  Always. Without Fail.*  But I felt like a bit of a fraud because the motivation behind wearing my hat is totally anti-‘balls’  – I don’t want to expose myself to the sun.

Lucille Ball wept.

Quote of Today:
“They started eavesdropping when I said the word ‘nipple.'”

Etcetera

Shirt – Smart Set
Jacket, Necklace, Shorts & Hat – F21
Boots – Threadsence

Sharing.  Sharing something here.  We all struggle with something when it comes to our appearance right?  Double chins, bellies, thicker then desired thighs – everyone’s got something.  So here’s mine – I struggle with adult acne.  Who the heck knew that at my semi-advanced age I would have to be dealing with the same crap a 15 year old, hormone raging, teenager does?  Certainly not me.  What’s more, is that I work in an industry that is so appearance centric I can’t not think about it all the time!  Sitting in an audition room surrounded by beautiful women with clear skin, I pray that my acting skills will get me through and that the MUA on set will be talented.  True, I could do something like take the pill to help clear it up, but I don’t like to put those hormones in my body, and yes make-up – covers it up, but the fact is I know it’s there and I don’t want to have to wear make-up.

And it eats away at my self-confidence.  I know it shouldn’t.  I’m more than my skin, I know I shouldn’t complain because there are people in the world who are truly suffering,  I have more worth….etc. etc. ….I know all this.   Tears are spilt, and it sucks.  Thank you.  Carry on.  I promise I won’t sulk too much. Like I said, we all have something, right?  Have a great Monday!

And A Good Morning

Sweater – Trixie in Toronto
Dress – Ruche
Boots – Threadsence
Socks, Necklace & Hat – F21
Baby Girl spent the night at Grandma and Grandpa’s house, and we got a whole afternoon and night to ourselves.  We both got to sleep in and are having a leisurely morning today.  As much as I missed her last night I really appreciate the much needed solace and break we’re currently enjoying.  Now I’m going to have breakfast and then a long, glorious run.  I’m enjoying the day, before I’m on set again tomorrow. 
Happy Friday!
True Story:
I woke up at 8:30am!! 
*does a little celebration happy dance*
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