Category :Dresses

What Rules?!: How To Mix Leopard Print and Plaid

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Leopard scarf – SITC  //  Plaid Shirt – Guess  //  Sparkly Dress – Pink Owl  via Shopruche //  Tapestry Shoes – Restricted  //  Tights – HUE  //  Ring – Spotted Moth  //  Earrings – F21

Mixing leopard print and plaid is a rule that should be broken, but wisely.  I think the key is to keep everything else rather neutral and to stay in similar tones.  I mixed this shirt because both the shirt and the scarf share a deep, rich warmth. 

True, I didn’t stick to all neutrals in the palette, adding tapestry shoes, and sparkles; so maybe I broke several other rules too?  I still think it works as everything tends to stay in that ‘deep warm’ category. 

And if not, then the only people who saw this were the construction workers who have become my regular outfit taking audience. 

p.s.  Yes, that is my girl in the background wearing a jacket over her pajamas.  Hey, it was that kind of day.


Next week, since it’s the holiday season, we’re breaking out the sequins for day by breaking the “Sequins are only for the evening” rule.

Girl Time At The Tristan Fragrance Launch at Yorkdale

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 Brocade faux leather dress – Under Skies via Shopruche  //  Shoes – Clarks  //  Tights – unknown  //  Bracelets – F21 and one was a gift from my Babcia  

Last night, I got to dress up a little and head out to the Tristan fragrance launch.  I thought this cute brocade dress with leather trim on the shoulders was the perfect number to throw on.  Vintage-esque with a hint of edge, and the cut out detail is just perfect.

My hot ‘date’ for the night was a good friend of mine, Monica, and we shopped, browsed and basically just had a blast thanks to our lovely hosts and their delicious cupcakes.  Personally, having been home most of the day struggling between finding time to edit photos on my computer and wrangling a toddler in the midst of a temper tantrum, I more than relished the chance to get out and not have to put a human being into a corner for time out….again.

Needless to say it was a welcome diversion, and the scent is lovely; light, crisp, and fresh.  It’s a scent that makes me think of Spring.  Which is rather bittersweet considering how far, far, away we are from Spring.  Ugh, such a freakin’ tease. 

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Cardigan – Gap

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Never Give Up Style, And Always Change

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Brocade Dress –  Jealous Tomato via Shopruche  //   Fluffy Cardigan – Darling via Emerging Thoughts  //  Necklace & Boots – Threadsence  //  Tights – F21

Cute clothes for women, that’s what we think about when you think fashion blog.  But then I share that I’m a mom, and people say they never would’ve guessed, and look at my outfit.  Who says that the second we become Moms, or Dads, that we’re relegated to mommy jeans and cardigans?   Though it would be hilarious to see a Dad in mommy jeans. But I digress.

I firmly believe that style is not relegated to one stage of life, or to one age of life.  Style, in my mind, is a reflection of where you are in life, and what you’re feeling and thinking in that moment of time.  It’s ever in flux.

Perhaps, that’s why I don’t believe in a uniform.  A uniform implies no ebb and flow.  It implies a certain stagnation to me, a lack of experimentation and growth.  But maybe that’s me.  Maybe they’ve got it all figured out and have arrived at their true and complete selves – their personal nirvana and have no where else to go.

Me?  I am ever curious about what’s around the corner.

*linking up with Style Sessions, WIWW , Passion for Fashion, and Trend Spin*

Night Is When It’s Brightest

Dress – c/o eShakti  //  Shoes – thrifted  //  Earrings – F21  //  Tights – Sears
I styled this dress for day, but it really is an evening out kind of dress and that’s where it showcases best.  The sequined band hist you on, and just above, your natural waist which is the most flattering silhouette. That’s where our shapes are most accentuated.  And I love the slightly grungy abstract print.  It helps to make an otherwise sweet dress a little more, dare I say, grown up?

Perhaps my favorite part of these photos is that the tree branch makes it look like my hair is flying wildly around my head.  It adds a wonderful frenzy to an otherwise serene picture.  I kind of love that contrast.



*linking up with Passion for Fashion*

How To Style A Party Dress For Day

Dress – c/o eShakti  //  Shirt – Esprit  //  Boots & Silver Bracelet – Threadsence  //  Necklace – F21  //  Cuff Bracelet – Ebay  //  Tights & Socks – HUE 
Choosing this gorgeous dress from eShakti was easy.  It was the one that gripped me in its beauty and didn’t let go.   What’s lovely is that eShakti allows you to completely customize the sizing on your order, so my frame which has a hard time fitting into women’s clothing was completely happy in the perfectly fitting dress that arrived on my doorstep.
But finding places to wear a fancy dress isn’t always the easiest task, so I decided not to let this beauty stay hidden in my closet.  By adding a denim shirt and combat boots the whole outfit was instantly drawn down from fancy night to casual day. 
The only thing I regret is not doing something a bit more elaborate with my hair, but alas I am a mama short on time, and the odds were not in my favor this day.  In retrospect I think I would’ve done a faux hawk like before. 
eShakti is offering two ModaMama readers a $30 gift card to be used towards any purchase that you may desire.  Just enter using the widget below. 

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Spinach Into Chocolate, Sartorially Speaking

Dress – Zara   //  Scarf – bought in Venice  //  Tights – F21  //  Boots – Threadsence  //  Glasses – Lace Affair  //  Earrings – I forget

A sweatshirt dress with a cool embroidered pattern is the sartorial equivalent of rich dark chocolate and delicious wine.  It’s elegant and luxuriant and just a plain old treat.  It feels wrong, like you’re not behaving or something, by wearing such a comfortable sweatshirt dress.  It’s like you know you should be eating spinach, but chocolate just tastes so good.  You know you should be wearing something perhaps more ‘put together’ but sweatshirt material just feels so good. 

And the best thing is you can fake it into being chic.  It’s like having spinach that tastes like chocolate.  Now that would be something!

You’re Breaking The Law And It’s Serious

Dress – Line & Dot via ModCloth  //  Shirt – F21  //  Necklace – I forgot  //  Boots – Call It Spring  //  Tights – HUE



*This post will be aimed at bloggers specifically. Apologies*

Ignorance is not a legal excuse.  The giveaways we blogger run are legally called sweepstakes.  That’s the category they fall under, and daily I see tweets from bloggers promoting their giveaways and when I visit their site it’s yet another illegal giveaway that could have them facing fines or other legal penalties.  Please I beg you, please become more educated.  If you participate in a group giveaway by donating a prize etc. but didn’t organize it, you are still liable.

I’ll tell you the dead giveaway *pardon the pun* that it is illegal:  mandatory entries.  Legally a sweepstakes can not have purchase necessary entries, and under the law, the requirement of liking/following/leaving a comment  etc. *basically use of your time* constitutes a ‘purchase necessary’ or consideration entry, and that places you in the illegal lottery catergory.  Therefore, if you see mandatory entries, chances are other laws are also being broken.

For instance, in Canada in addition to the no mandatory entries law, you must include a skill testing mathematical question as one of the entries.  That’s why you’ll see on my giveaways the option to enter by answering 5+5=  *or something similar*  It has to be skill testing and it has to be included as part of the no purchase necessary entry options.

Weird, I know, but I’m not here to question the law right now, I’m here to plead with you to please educate yourself because a blog and giveaway is not worth getting fined or facing fraud charges.  Please, please, educate yourself as to the laws and the the risks you face.

It took me a few months of research and education to become confident enough to start offering sweepstakes on my site again.  Being educated makes me know that I’m not going to faces charges because of my blog.

Please read your federal laws. 

*Update:  Upon further investigation, I’ve learned that anyone who enters these giveaways runs the risk of facing illegal gambling charges!*

Out of Body

Dress – Dear Creatures via Emerging Thoughts  //  Tights – F21  //  Boots – Feet First

Fresh week and a fresh start.  At least that’s how I’m lookin’ at it. I’m finally getting some sleep and I’m trying to get my barrings in the process.  It’s really fascinating how lack of sleep skews your brain, emotions, and perspectives.  What’s really funny is that for me it affects my speech as well.  My two languages start to meld together until it becomes not just mixes sentences, but mixed words and my three year old is the only one who understands me.  It’s actually quite an interesting process when viewed from the outside – ’cause when you’re that tired you can have an out of body experience too.

Happy Thanksgiving *And a Giveaway!*

 Dress – ModCloth  //  Tights – HUE  //  Shoes – Town Shoes  //  Necklace c/o This Enchanted Pixie

For all of us Canucks, Happy Thanksgiving!!  For all the Americans, Happy Columbus Day!  And for everyone us, Happy ModaMama Giveaway day!

 Lena  //  Areeba  //  Joanna

These two lovely ladies and I decided to band together and host a fun group giveaway.  This one’s  got gift cards, ad space and design credit.  Let’s show ’em some love and get the chance to win great stuff in return!

*linking up with Style Sessions*

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What Rules?! Thursdays

Dress – Moon Collection  //  Shirt – Love Nail Tree  //  Sweater – made by my Babcia  //  Scarf – Kensie  //  Boots – Feet First  //  Tights – Hansel from Basel

Today’s rule to break is “No white after labor day.”  It’s an antiquated rule anyway, and I think most would agree it no longer applies.  So I thought a nice easy rule would be perfect to ease us out of the gate.  Next week we’re breaking the “No red lipstick during the day” rule.  I wanna see all your  pretty pouts.

Now today, let’s see how fabulous all you rebels are.

Link up your outfit post, Twitter picture, Instagram picture, Facebook photo, whatever link showcasing your rebellious style.   All I ask is that you grab a button or add a text link back.
Thanks.

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