Moda Mama

Port Dover Arts Festival

August 24, 2015
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On the weekend we were there, Port Dover held an arts festival. Antiques, artisan, and unique vendors all got a chance to showcase their wares.

A large portion of the main street was closed to traffic, and the booths continued into the park. It was lovely to walk and wander and see everything.

I even picked up a handmade unique scarf that I’ll showcase once the weather gets cold enough….sheesh, I don’t even want to think about that!

Maxi Dress – Spell // Sunnies – Lace Affair // Sandals – Threadsence

This past Friday I had a friend’s dance party, to celebrate her birthday. Now, you know I love to dance, and I love me a great dancing dress. I put this fringed backless dress on thinking it would be perfect for the evening. I do love it. But after taking these shots, I came home and did the test. Always do the test. Test out what you’re wearing with what you’re doing. Why? Because I dislike fashion holding back my actions. I don’t want to be limited in my motion. I like the freedom.

So the test: I danced like I would for one song. During that time, the slip moved too much for my liking. It moved too far north, if you know what I mean. And that was after one song of dancing.

Nothing, not fire, not weather, not fashion will take dancing away from me. In this and all cases, if it doesn’t function, it ain’t happening. So, though I wanted to wear this, I decided that dancing all night with no worries was, and always will be, my priority.

What does this mean for the dress? It means that until I manage to get an inch or two added to the slip, it’s a going out and hanging out dress. Not a dancing dress – that calls for some very specific requirements….which I’ll talk about in my next post when I show you what I did wear.

I know, you’re on the edge of your seats.

Takin’ It All In Stride.

June 15, 2015
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Saturday: my girl’s birthday party.
Saturday eve: our games night.
Saturday middle of the night: Carbon monoxide detector goes off and we spend a total of two hours outside while the fire department comes, checks our house, concludes it’s a malfunction and false alarm, and leaves.
Sunday: coffee.

Sunday after coffee: if this is the problem I’m dealing with right now, life’s pretty okay. People are being persecuted and hunted around the world just for being alive. Which is right up there with me losing a couple hours sleep right? *that was sarcasm in case you missed it*

Here’s to perspective. Happy week everyone.

Pants & Shoes – ThreadSence // Tee & Cardigan – UO // Necklace – Homegrown Boutique

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*

Puppies…Meaning Boobs!

July 11, 2014
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Dress – I forget (no tag) // Necklace – Threadsence // Sunnies – F21

Backless dresses are another secret obsession for me….like kimonos, only that obsession is no secret. I was browsing some online retailer and saw this dress. Immediately in love, I nabbed it on a sale, and loved it even more when I tried it on. The only catch? The arm straps were way too loose and I felt like I was risking a Janet Jackson wardrobe malfunction big time. So I hopped on over to the fabric store and found a lovely little pink ribbon to match, sewed that across the back so as to secure the two arm straps to each other and guaranteed that those puppies were not going anywhere….thus ensuring that no one was going to see my puppies. *see what I did there?Puppies, puppies…meaning boobs, get it?*

This was also a fabulous cottage outfit because a) light and breezy as mentioned before, and b) it’s a wrinkly style which means the three hours driving home would only add to it’s allure.

*linking up with Trend Spin*

Cowgirl Princess

June 2, 2014
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Lace Dress – c/o SheInside // Plaid Shirt – AE // Boots – Feet First // Necklace – Ruche // Earrings – F21

I’ve been wanting a tutu style skirt for quite a while. But when I found this crochet and tutu combo dress on SheInside, my search came to an end. The little embroidered detailing on the skirt, along with the the shirt and boots make me feel like some kind of cowgirl princess. Not a combo you think of naturally, but hey if it works it works, am I right?

Now all I need is a hat, horse, and some kick butt pistols….you see I’m not the cowboy-rides-in-on-a-white-horse-to-save-me type…I’ll do the saving, thank you.

Transportation and Snack Machines

April 1, 2014
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Embroidered Kimono – Audrey // Crochet Detail Top – Hem&Thread // Flared Jeans – Dittos via UO // Sunnies – I forget // Shoes & Jewelry – Threadsence

Some parents worry about their children heading off to school, or daycare, because of the tears their children shed. I don’t have to worry about that particular thing.

Today, I dropped off the little one at a Kindergarten prep course. Her very first class, very first time in the building, and very first time meeting these people. She was off and running away from me before I even got her coat off. Didn’t look back, not once.

When I came to pick her up the teacher said, “Look who’s here to get you!” She turned, took one look at me and frowned, “You forgot my snack, ’cause I had snack time!”

Yup, no issues with independence or being left alone. Really, we’re the transportation and snack providing machinery in her life.

Punk.

*linking up with WIWW*

When Your Mom Raids Your Closet

July 16, 2013
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Botany and Lace Tank – c/o Ever+Mi Crush // Shorts – Ruche (old) // Shoes – Payless // Sunnies & Jewelry – F21

When I took these pictures I had already been biking for two hours, so pardon the wrinkled shorts. What’s worse is that since it’s so hot and humid, the entire backside of my shorts was soaked with sweat. Gross, I know. Sorry. That’s why you aren’t seeing any pics of this top from behind. But the tank has this cool crochet back and that kept my back nice and airy. So bonus for bikers!

As I entered the house, my mom looked at me and said, “Cool! Where did you get that top?” Usually when she says that it means she wants one. So yeah, my mom might be sporting this top ’round the neighborhood soon.

And that means that at some point we will be wearing the same thing at the same time. *Don’t worry I’ll take a picture of that if it happens!* What I wish I could convey to you in photos is how detailed and intricate this top is. It’s one of those pieces that you happen upon once in a while and then treasure for years to come.

Pretty much most of the Ever+Mi Crush selection is kind of like this. Uh-oh. But yay!

p.s. a few days left to enter my pretty rad giveaway.

*linking up with Style Sessions*

Certain Trends…

July 8, 2013
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Top – thrifted // Pants – Season. Js // Shoes – ModCloth // Hat – unknown brand // Sunnies & Necklace – F21 // Bracelet – H&M

…come along and you wonder why? Or you just figure you’ll pass on this one. Then sometimes, other trends come by and you wonder how you ever survived without them. The pajama pants trend is one of those for me. Clearly.

Wearing pants that look like they’re more suited to the bedroom than outdoors is perhaps one of the best things. There’s something exposing about it, and yet utterly comfortable *especially these uber soft and silky ones* as they are the most comfortable things ever. I like it a bit because it throws off my equilibrium by throwing things outside their acceptable constructs.

Pajama Pants Trend

June 28, 2013
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Top – thrifted // Shorts, Necklace, & Sunnies – F21 // Flip Flops – Abercrombie&Fitch // Hat – unknown label

Believe me, I never thought that I’d be wearing something that looks like pajama pants outside the house. But this latest pajama pants/shorts trend is the perfect thing for a really hot and humid day in Toronto. And I think the key is to dress them up but still keep it all laid back. At least that’s what I tell myself as I leave the house in what is basically silk boxers.

Also side note: fresh cut grass is irresistible for dogs to roll around in.

I’d love your continued support in the Wallis Summer Stylist Contest. You can vote up to once an hour!

*linking up with Style Sessions*

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