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Gazebos? Really?

July 25, 2014
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Lace Top – Free People // Palazzo Pants – Lush // Kimono – made by me // Sandals & Hat – Threadsence // Sunnies – Lace Affair // Necklace and earrings – don’t recall *old*

There’s this secret that everyone else is in on, and yet I’m left out of. It’s a secret that everyone just instinctively knows, it’s in the DNA, except that I seem to be missing that gene. It’s the “What the heck is the real purpose of Gazebos” gene.

Honestly, what is the purpose and the logic of having a tiny little gazebo shoved in around a beach, trees, and field? It’s only big enough for maybe three people and it seems to serve no function. I have yet to find a gazebo of who’s purpose and function I am capable of gleaming.

It’s a tiny little wood structure in the middle of nowhere with rather uncomfortable seating, so it’s plain that they don’t want you resting there. The views are usually obstructed by timber. It’s never in a convenient location. Plus, there’s a decided lack of hammocks. So really, what’s a gazebo for?

Other than being a fun background for a fashion blogger of course.

Party Week

June 30, 2014
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Tribal Print Jacket – Lucky Brand // Shorts – Gap // Lace Tank – unknown (online) // Shoes – Ruche // Sunnies – F21 // Necklace – bought in Europe

Our great city was just abuzz with World Pride, now we’re headed into Canada Day celebrations, followed by a cottage excursion for me and some girlfriends. Honestly, it’s just one big party week!

What are you all looking forward to?

Casual Days

June 23, 2014
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Laguna Shoes – c/o Lamo // Top – Free People // Jeans – Gap // Fedora – unknown // Short V-Necklace – Vanessa Mooney // Long Chain – Homegrown Boutique // Sunnies – F21

They are days for lounging. They are days for artfully created braids that hang accidentally over a shoulder. They are days where sunglasses, hats, and sun rays are the best of bedfellows. Days where strolling through the heat is an infinite activity. Days where you slip your feet into beautifully crafted and luxuriously cushioned feet.

I could not think of a more perfect day to cradle my feet in my new Lamo shoes. These Laguna ones I picked made me feel like around every corner a sandy beach or a crested wave would greet me. Normally, you put on a pair of new shoes and that first day it’s like your feet and shoes are out on a first date – just getting to know one another. But not these, these felt like old lovers, seeing each other for the first time but knowing exactly how they fit.

Yup, needless to say, these are fun and comfortable shoes.

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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.

Take A Little Of The Story With You

May 16, 2014
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Tied &Dyed Scarf – c/o Kish and Evie // Jeans – Dittos // Shirt – Hem&Thread via Ruche // Shoes – Threadsence // Jacket & Necklaces – F21 // Purse – UO

I know I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again: I have the best readers in the world. You guys are so smart, sassy, talented, and in the case of Kish and Evie ridiculously amazing online shop owners! This duo based out of Australia makes some amazing hand crafted scarves. Their pieces are so intricate and detailed, but there’s so much thought put into each piece.

This Tied&Dyed scarf was the perfect piece to take me into the summer. I wanted something bold, bright, and yet still soft and flowy to take into these warmer months. Something that spoke of happy and fun filled days. The soft, luxurious material is sensual and light – exactly what you want out of a great scarf.

Take the case of one of my other favorites, the Dia De Los Muertos, there’s thought and storytelling involved in the creation of the scarf. So it becomes more than a piece of fabric you don, it becomes an entire story and world that you take on as a part of yourself. I love that. Seriously, it’s on my wishlist of items to curate for my wardrobe – to have and to cherish for years on end. Each time, discovering a little bit of the story and making it part of my own.

Kish and Evie are offering an international giveaway on their site for three scarves of your choice! Also, an exclusive coupon to ModaMama readers for 25% off – just enter the code “K+ETHANKYOU” at checkout.

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Summer Winds

May 13, 2014
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Lace Sleeve Dress – Ya via Ruche // Tights – Hansel from Basel // Necklace – Vanessa Mooney // Boots – Feet First // Sunnies – Lace Affair

Wind. The summer wind. In the Winter I hide from it and curse it, and pull my hood around me even tighter. I run from it and look for shelter as fast as possible.

But in the Spring, in the Summer, I bask in it. I feel it as it pushes against me when I ride my bike. I laugh as it turns my unruly hair even more unruly. I smirk as I attempt to hold it back from my face, and yet still see the world through tousled brown.

And I welcome it’s warm and cooling affect.

Freelance Artist Goes Into A Shop

April 23, 2014
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Lace Dress – Ruche // Button Up Shirt – Jacob // Jacket, Necklace & Sunnies – F21 // Boots – Aldo // Thigh High Socks – Free People // Bag – UO

Went into a shop recently. I got an email notification that the sale items were an extra 50% off that day. So I walk in and browse the new arrivals, and the lady walks up to me and asks, “Are you looking for something in particular, or are you needing a whole new wardrobe?”

Several things ran through my mind at once. One, do I look like I need a whole new wardrobe? Really? Two, what kind of person goes into a store to buy a whole new wardrobe? That’s not me being a smart ass, that’s me genuinely curious. I could never afford to do that. Three, how nice would it be to just walk into a shop and buy a whole new wardrobe, complete with fully crafted outfits. And finally, four, bless you for thinking that I can afford to just go in and buy a whole new wardrobe! Freelance artist here – just point me to that extra 50% off sale section.

I answered, “No. Just having a look around.” Yeah, for that sale section.

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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*

Love What’s Here, and Anticipate What’s To Come

February 21, 2014
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Embroidered Lace top – Free People // Cardigan – Cecico // Jeans – Gap // Boots – Locale // Necklace – Lulus

As you can see Winter is still fully entrenched here. But I’m not minding it so much. Why you ask? * I know, you’re just dying to ask* It’s because I’m busy with shoots, scripts, and scene work. This feeds my soul. Working scenes and playing characters completely feeds this girl and nothing, not even the threat of another winter storm can deter me. I feel excited for more and more scripts coming my way and getting my butt into some workshops and classes in the coming months. It’s that excitement that comes from the anticipation of what’s just around the corner. But it’s accompanied by the joy at what’s here and now in the present. And that’s about three scripts at once!

So tell me, what feeds your soul? And are you feeling this sort of vibrant anticipation of Spring? Tell me I’m not alone here.

Pretty Sure She’s A Vampire

February 5, 2014
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Kimono – Arnhem // Shirt – Zara // Cords – Le Chateau // Boots – Call It Spring // Socks – I forget // Necklace – Threadsence

The sun in Winter is rarely seen. But when it is, it’s a joy and myself and Drake the Dog relish it’s presence in the kitchen. But not everyone does so.

One sunny morning as the rays hit our kitchen floor, Baby Girl got upset. Her blocks were in the sun and she wanted them. She tried to convince me to get them. When I said no, she begged. And when I told her she could go get them herself she walked off in a huff.

Moments later she came back, with sunglasses planted on her face. Walked with determination to get her blocks, and then walked right up to me with a ‘See-What-You-Made-Me-Do’ look in her eyes and said, “Sun hurts my eyes.”

Yup, she’s a vampire.

I’m sleeping with garlic.

She’s also a drama queen.

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