Yes, I love my flowy, boho, ruffles, with crochet, and fringe. We all know that far, far too well.
…calls for casual clothes. Though, as we all know I’m never all business-y anyway.
We’re constantly surrounded by them aren’t we? They’re a double edged sword.
True, the weather’s getting colder.
True, the sun is setting sooner.
I look at minimalist outfits a lot…wistfully so. Wishing that my closet consisted of clean black, white, grays – it seems like such an effortless chic sartorial existence. But then you know what? I am immediately drawn to color pattern, embroidery, fringe, and what could be called a sartorially bold choice for the everyday. This vest. Most people would not grab it for their everyday. I did. This vintage piece is now an essential, a must-have if you will *some of you will get that reference, others, will need to click on the link*
And when it comes down to it, it’s the perfect expression of my style.
That, and neutral sandals.
Top & Necklace – FreePeople
// Vest – Vintage // Sandals – c/o Easy Spirit // Jeans – Dittos
*linking up with trend spin*
Lace top – FreePeople // Jeans – Gap // Belt – Lucky Brand // Scarf & Clutch – gifts from Poland // Necklace – Natalie B.
Just before the mountains of snow descended upon us, before the weather fell to a painful minus thirty nine degrees celsius, before Toronto turned into the ice planet Hoth, I went out. I went out and got some photos on a balm plus one degree day. It’s sad to think that I long for the warmth of plus one.
I stood there taking pictures for the launch party of another brand, and I remember thinking, “This isn’t too bad. I could handle this kind of Winter.” Oh what a fool I was. I had no idea what was coming. Every year around this time, the outfit posts slow, because I doubt you guys are interested in seeing the same pair of eyes peeking out from under the same blanket day in and day out…sitting beside a space heater.
*sigh*
*linking up with Style Sessions*
Kimono – Spell Designs via Turquoise Lane Shop // Top – Ruche 
*old* // Jeans – Dittos via UO 
// Necklace – TopShop // Scarf – SheInside 
I know customer service. I run my own business, and to me customer service is paramount. There are many talented people who can deliver a wonderful product, and that’s true of any business. But what sets certain companies apart is their customer service.
I recently had a terrible experience with a company that shall not be named because I don’t like to speak ill if I can avoid it. Without getting into details, they did not disclose certain aspects of the product and were downright rude when I contacted them regarding it, and did nothing to resolve the situation. The whole experience left a bad taste in my mouth – metaphorically. I will certainly never shop there again.
What’s poignant is that at the same time I had an issue arise with Spell. It was simply an unfortunate series of events, with no one being at fault per se. They could have done what the other company did, which was essentially to say, “Whatever. What are you gonna do about it?” But no.
Not only did Elizabeth, one of the owners, contact me and make sure I was taken care of, but also Emma, one of the customer service reps, was methodical in her resolution. They went above and beyond. Above and beyond what I hoped, and certainly above what I expected.
By doing so, I felt like I was valued not just for my credit card number, but valued as a person who they want to have great retail relationship with. I feel like customer service is about the bigger picture: knowing what your company’s mission statement and attitude is towards others. And Spell certainly has a very positive one.
Plus, the clothes are super awesome! That Hendrix jacket on my dreamlist. And clearly, not even a snowstorm will stop me from wearing one of their kimonos.
*linking up with Trend Spin*
Embroidered Top – Free People
// Jeans – Dittos via – UO 
// Scarf – SheInside
// Boots – Locale // Leaf Necklace – F21 // Long Necklace – Topshop // Camisole – I forget
I hope you all spend the day in comfort with great food, surrounded by those you love, forgetting all your troubles. And never looking back.
Love to you all!
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?
Tribal Shirt – Lucky Brand // Sweater – Cecico // Jeans – Dittos // Boots – Threadsence // Necklace – Lulus // Sunnies – Lace Affair // Rings – Body Blue
There are those days when there is so much swimming in my brain that I write and write for what seems like days. Just a plethora of inspiration. Then there are days like today. Days where I sit at my computer and there is so much in my brain that I seem incapable of plucking one single strand of thought out from the pool in which is swims. Inspiration will come. Patience will have it’s reward, but right now, at this moment, I’m drawing a blank.
P.S. Awesome shoe giveaway coming up in May!
*linking up with Fab Fav*
