Category :Cardis

The Classic Combo…

Dress -ASOS  //  Sweater – Smart Set  //  Boots – Call it Spring  //  Necklace – gift

…a dress and cardigan.  Throw in a pair of boots like I have and the result is a veritable cliche of dressing.  But you know my thoughts on a cliche?  It’s there for a reason.  This sartorial cliche exists because those things fit together.  I love this trifecta of clothing, and I’m not giving it up no matter how cliche that is.  ‘Cause I’m no quiter *sorry, to throw in an actual cliche somewhere*

p.s. I’m downright giddy that I can wear dresses and boots without tights right now.

The Bike Weathered Winter Though I Did Not

Sweater – Kensie  //  Cardigan – Gap  //  Pants – Skies Are Blue  //  Shoes – ModCloth  //  Necklace – Ruche  //  Jacket – Old Navy
The first nice day of the bike season my baby was out of the shed and cruising around town.  It handled the winter well, and was more than ready for the Spring.  All the guy at the shop had to do was tightens a few gears and put air in the tires.  Me however?  Not so much.  I had to run around town like mad and ended up biking for a total of 3 hours.  And I live in a very hilly area.  The bike may have held up well, but my body did not.  Granted the hour and a half kung fu class certainly didn’t help. 
I love Spring!
Quote of Today:
“My knuckles are bruised and I’m bleeding a little bit.  Awesome!”

Through The Wringer

Sweater – John & Jenn  //  Top – F21  //  Skirt – Skies Are Blue  //  Tights – F21  //  Boots – Locale  //  Necklace – Threadsence
That’s where I’ve been this weekend.  In an artistic and emotional way that’s where I’ve been.  It’s been an exhausting lat three days and I have been challenged pushed and amused.  I like to think that I’ve come out the other end a fuller, and more complex artist and actor.  But man, could I use some chocolate!  Lindt, would you like to sponsor me?

In A Pinch, Broke Down Fences Will Do

Dress – Garcia Jeans  //  Sweater – John and Jenn  via Girl Friday in Toronto  //  Tights – Hansel from Basel 
Boots – Feet First  //  Earrings – Threadsence
When short on time, the fence that was blown down will have to serve as your background.  Just before you flail like a mad woman in slush, head first towards the bus stop, it’s important to give a little smirk and attitude to the camera.  Sets your day off just right.  
Oh, and on this particular day I was not only the only one wearing color in the elevator, but also the only one wearing faux fur before 9 am.  Office culture, how I love you!

I’m Bringin’ Color Back

Skirt- Ruche originally but altered by me  //  Cardi – hand me down  //  Top –  Lucy Love from Trixie in Toronto 
//  Tights, belt, and necklace – F21  //  Boots – Locale.
I’m really trying hard not to let the dreary winter drag me down.  So I put on my bright tights and stripey skirt and decided to try to bring the color and dresses in.  It worked, until Baby Girl in her stroller started crying, “No pictures!  It’s cold!”  My sentiments exactly.  
Oh and I bought this skirt on a super crazy blowout sale on Ruche last year.  I wore it a few times, but essentially found that it was a little too long for my tastes for such a fun skirt.  So I upped the hem, and now I see this as being quite the staple in my Spring wardrobe.  *If only Spring would hurry its buttocks and get here already!*
Quote of Today:
“It’s been a while since I’ve found porn videos in my yard.”

Fringe in February

Sweater- C’est Moi via Trixie  //  Dress – 8000 Nerves via ModCloth  //  Tights – HUE  //  Boots – Feet First
Necklace – Threadsence  //  Belt – thrifted

So two things have happened.  One, I’ve gotten tired of February keeping me in pants with long johns or tights underneath.  And two, I finally got up the nerve to wear my ModCloth stylish surprise dress and in the middle of a frostbiting blustery day.  And I nearly froze my fingers off again taking these pictures.  So I guess that’s three things.

Pardon the wrinkled nature of the dress.  I did have it on all day with the babe, through the ordeal of forgetting items and running back to the house then back to the bus, and a test shoot with a very lovely lady.  While we’re on the subject of the dress, I love it.  It’s one of those pieces I never would’ve chosen myself but now it seems to fit seamlessly into the shifting aesthetic of my style. 

If you haven’t noticed ModaMama is moving ever so subtly away from sweet dressing and more into a boho style lately.  Maybe I shouldn’t say it outright, maybe that’s some bloggers faux pas, but I find myself drawing away from certain sweet items like Peter Pan collars in favor of fringe and loose fitting soft materials.  Who knows.  One thing I love about fashion is it’s ever evolving reflection of the changing nature of our selves. 

Boycotting February

Sweater –Free People via The Bay  //  Tank – Gap  // Leggings – hand me down  //  Scarf – street stand
Freezing cold.  I think I’ve decided that I hate February.  Even with Valentine’s Day and copious amounts of chocolate, I think I could do without the entire month.  It’s cold. And everyone gets all cabin fevery. *yes, that’s a word* 
On days like this I don’t even dare to step outside to take out the recycling.  It can sit there until it walks out on it’s own, or Andrew takes it out, whichever comes first.  
Time for tea.  Stay warm everyone.

Broken Kettle

Sweater – F21  //  Top – ModCloth  //  Jeans – Gap  //  Boots – Locale  //  Bag & Necklace – Ruche

Do you know why I have a slight grimace in these pictures?  Because it’s freezing!  It was so cold I almost got frostbite in the five minutes it took to take these pictures.  I had to warm up my fingers to get the feeling back enough to put my camera away.   Why do I say this?  I say this to reiterate why I hate this time of year.

Oh and to add insult to injury our kettle broke.  So I’m boiling water for my tea in a pot over the stove.  In a pot people.

Fluffy, Furry and Wool

Cardi – Darling via Emerging Thoughts  //  Dress – Blue Pepper  //  Belt – AE  //  Tights – HUE
Thigh Socks – Hansel From Basel  //  Boots – Locale  //  Necklace – Etsy

It just doesn’t get any better than clothes that are soft, fluffy and warm.  Especially when that nagging head cold won’t go away and you just want to wrap yourself in a perpetual blanket.  I wish there was a way to wear a nice hot steaming bath around all day.  But I think that would be not only cumbersome, wet, and messy, but would also violate most, if not all, anti-obscenity laws.
Fluffy cardigan it is.  Not as cozy, but at least it won’t get me arrested.

Dressember Week Three Link Up

Dress – ModCloth  //  Cardi – H&M  //  Tights – HUE
Boots – Feet First  //  Necklace and Belt – F21
It may be sweet dressing, but I am drawn to big classic floral dresses like this one.  Perhaps my own biting and sarcastic mind is starving to create some sort of balance.  Or perhaps it’s a soft exterior designed to fool and lull into submission.   Whatever the reason, this is the exterior.
Now, let’s see how week three of Dressember went for you.  Link up your post, FB pic or twitter pic.  I’d love to see how things went.  And of course, a link back or button display is much appreciated.  

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