Moda Mama

Favorite Scarves

October 19, 2015
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I have a few. Those standards go-tos. You know, the ones you reach for without really thinking. Obviously, my Polish scarf is on that list. As is a gorgeous black one from Kish & Evie – you’ll be seeing that a lot this Winter.

But a new go-to is this tapestry scarf from HoneyBea. I found HoneyBea at the Port Dover Arts festival. She stopped me and asked about my dress, and we bonded over our mutual love of Spell & the Gypsy Collective. I fell in love with her stylings too. Very boho, but completely geared towards our cold Canadian climate. The cardigans are killer and I definitely want to add one to my wardrobe at some point. But at that moment in time, this tapestry scarf caught my eye.

It’s made from recycled fabrics, and stitched together with love and care. There’s nothing better than a beautiful piece that is locally made and recycled too.

The heavy structure of the fabrics makes it really warm, and the patterns all work well together to create a lovely neutral blend; so it can go with anything.

Tapestry Scarf – HoneyBea // Top –SheIn // Jeans – Dittos via UO // Sunnies – F21 // Boots & Purse – ThreadSence

*linking up with Trend Spin and Not Dressed*

Go With It

October 7, 2015
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The sun is gone. Well okay, it’s not actually gone. It feel like it’s gone though as Fall is firmly here.

Normally I really loath this time. I loath it because it means layers and for all my love of fashion, I actually dislike wearing clothes. I’m happiest when I can spend a day in a bathing suit, or wear a light dress that just grazes my skin. That is my bliss. That is my happy place. So yes, I normally loath this time of year when I know that the heat is leaving and the cold is settling in.

But I don’t loath it. Surprisingly. I don’t mind it too much. The layers are coming on, but I’m not minding it too much. I’m enjoying the layers. Maybe it’s my new love of Victoria Secret slips under clothes that make it feel like summer is still here. Maybe it’s a milder season, and my hatred will only come out once the snow falls. Or maybe it’s that my perspective is shifting.

Whatever it is. I’m just gonna go with it.

Duster – Spell Designs // Jeans – Zara // Tank – *I forget, old* // Belt – American Eagle // Shoes – ThreadSence // Hat – UO // Necklace – Monserat de Lucca // Sunnies – F21

Whiskey Too Far

October 5, 2015
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That moment. That moment when you are pushed too far.

You know that moment? You can feel it coming. There’s a build up. There’s a wave and a rising. It’s palpable and tangible. At least for me.

It takes a lot to get me really angry. Though I have a fiery temper, and a fierce capacity for anger, it takes a lot to push me to the edge.

What I’m talking about is real anger. Not what you might think of as anger if you were in the passenger seat with me. I yell and curse like a sailor at stupid drivers, but my driving itself doesn’t get angry – nor do I, despite what it sounds like – that’s just my dramatic nature and Polish heritage.

But real anger. Over injustice and pain caused to friends, for example. That. That gets me angry. And well, as my Mom has said to me several times, she much preferred my sister’s teenage years. Because my dear sister would explode and rage but get over it quickly. With me, it was slow but when it happened, it was seething and could last eons.

All of this is to say, “The way I look is so fragile, yet here in my hand is an assurance of eternity.” *Rumi*
Or as my shirt says, “She’s whiskey in a tea cup.”

Jacket – Le Chateau // Tank Top – Gunny Sack & Co. // Jeans – Lucky Brand // Boots – thrifted // Necklace – Monserat de Lucca via Beau and Bauble // Ring – Body Blue

*linking up with Not Dressed*

Asking

September 2, 2015
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Why is it often so hard to ask? Why do we have a hard time asking for things we want and need?

You know, asking someone you like to spend time with you *coffee, dinner, etc.* Asking someone you love to give you a something you need. We have such difficulty with it.

I guess there’s that fear of not getting what you want. But I perhaps there’s also that fear of getting it. ‘Cause what then?

Sometimes though, all you need is a great breeze, a pair jeans, sunglasses, and Janis Joplin blarring out your car stereo.

Jeans – Zara // Tank – Gap // Shirt – Guess // Necklace – Monserat de Lucca // Shoes Threadsence

Sometimes the World

June 19, 2015
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Sometimes our brains freeze up. At least mine does.
Sometimes I don’t know who I am supposed to be, and have trouble reconciling that with who I am.
Sometimes my heart feels too many feels and then I become confused about what I’m feeling.
Sometimes I feel like a little girl, not knowing which way to go, and thinking everyone is an adult around me and has it all figured out.
Sometimes I just need to stop and dance.

Top – Auguste // Jeans – Lucky Brand // Necklace – Fair Trade Show // Sandals – I forget *old*

A Good Tube Top…

June 10, 2015
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…is hard to find. I find that they’re either too bulky, too loose, or too tight. Anyone else have this problem? No? Okay, so maybe it’s just me. That’s all good. This tube top was kind of an accident. It was a bodysuit on sale for so little that I couldn’t resist. When it came *final sale of course* the whole thing was too short on me, but it seemed like such a waste. So I cut it and made it a casual tube top instead.

That being said, it’s still not ideal. So internet peeps, where does a gal find that perfect tube top?

Top – Motel Rocks // Jeans – Lucky Brand // Shoes – Winners // Sunnies – F21

Road Trip Wishing thinking

April 27, 2015
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Janis Joplin blasting in my car.

The sun roof open and the suns rays hitting the back of my neck. The windows rolled down and the wind whipping my hair. Driving in a moment like that makes me feel like I should ditch it all and go on some sort of epic road trip. The kind where adventures find you and you’ll be sleeping in your car at least once. The kind where camp fires will be had, jokes will be made, and someone is gonna pull out a guitar.

You know, the kind we all want to have.

Jacket – Le Chateau Outlet // Johnny Cash Tee – UO // Necklace – Lucky Brand // Jeans – Gap // Boots – Aldo // Sunnies – F21

*linking up with Style Sessions*

Sartorial Minimalism?

April 24, 2015
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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*

If I could Coachella…

April 17, 2015
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….I would. If I could take the time off. If I had the finances. If I lived closer. I totally would. But I can be there in sartorial spirit. In fact, I pretty much live there in sartorial spirit. Here’s to all of us who wish to be there. Here’s to the dreamers, the lovers, the make believers. I’m right there with you.

Love. Peace.

Duster & Tee – Spell Designs // Jeans – Dittosbrand // Boots – Aldo // Necklace – bought in Spain // Belt – Lucky Brand // Sunnies – UO // Bead Bracelet – Ruche // Silver cuffs – gifts from Poland.

Why Beaded Vests Make Life Easier, Or Something Like That

April 1, 2015
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Top & Beaded Vest – UO // Necklace – ThreadSence *old* // Pants – Dittos // Bag – Lucky Brand

Clearly I’m all about the comfy. In fact, if clothing is restrictive in any way it gets worn very rarely. there are of course a few pieces that are for special occasions, and on those rare moments I tolerate less than full comfort. But generally speaking? No. Generally speaking, it’s low heels, soft stretchy fabrics and ease of mobility. Life is hard enough without making you’re clothes hard too.

Category :Jeans