Category :Looks

Stars And Summer

Baby handed me a leaf…

And then took it back!

Jacket – F21; Top & Necklace – Ruche; Tank & Flares – Gap; Boots – Walmart.

I’m actually kind of glad that Monday is here.  Fresh week, fresh start.  Feels great.  I’m loving how busy I am and all the things I’m up to.  Don’t worry, I’ll share as they become relevant.  And hey, I got interviewed on the street today for CPAC.  They wanted my political opinions and though I don’t usually speak out about politics, this time the questions were ones that I felt comfortable speaking about.

We’re experiencing an indian summer here and it’s wonderful!  Anything that can forestall the cold temperatures makes me happy!  These flares and chiffon top were a perfect way to continue this feeling of a laid-back, breezy extension to summer.

True Story:
We have this turtle nightlight that shines stars onto the ceiling.  Baby insists on it being inside her crib.  So at bedtime, when the blackout curtains have been lowered and the lights turned out, Husband and I can see stars through the crack in her door.  
Turned on.  Then off.  
On. Off.  On.  Off.  On. Off.  On.
Well, you get the idea.

Are My Politics Showing?

Vest – AE; Top & Necklace – F21; Pants – swapped; Pants – Feet First; Bag – Matt by Matt&Nat.

I don’t usually get political here on the blog, but I have to voice my dismay at our Mayor elect.  He is tearing our city apart at the seams, but I digress.  The issue I specifically want to address is the child care subsidy that he’s hoping to get rid off.  Families already struggle with mounting child care costs and to slash even more funding is unfathomable to me.  These are the future citizens, leaders, thinkers, and business people of our country and you want to cut how well we *as a community* raise them?  So not only will we raise dumb people to lead our country, but we’ll also make sure that the current citizens are stressed and overworked *or kept below the poverty line* by the lack of affordable child care.  Go mayor! *sarcasm fully intended*

True Story:
Yay!  My package from Ruche finally came!  I’m really hatin’ on Canada Post.  These two shipments were unreasonably delayed and took twice as long as any other shipment – from anywhere, even Hong Kong.  Seriously, what up Canada Post?  You made me so sad thinking I would have to stop shopping online *read “at Ruche”*

Giddy As A Schoolgirl

I wore this jacket in the cooler morning weather.

If you dropped by my house, you’d find me wearing this fun apron over my daily outfit.

Shirt – thrifted; Dress – Ruche; Shoes – Payless.

 Okay, so I actually didn’t get dressed yesterday.  I threw jeans on to go to the park with Baby, but I didn’t actually put on any kind of decent clothing.  Mostly, it was pajamas for me.   I did however get dressed today.

It’s so beautiful outside that it hardly feels like fall.  *which it technically isn’t until Friday*  I know that Fall is associated with darker, deeper colors and I’m all for seasonal dressing. But I also enjoy wearing bright, happy colors year round.  I don’t really follow rules that way.  I’ll wear white after labour day, black with brown and navy, and I’ll wear a sundress in the middle of winter *though I’ll layer it with tights, tops and sweaters – often turning it into a skirt*  So despite it being fall, I didn’t in the least mind throwing on this pretty summer dress.  I love the twirl quotient of this dress.  It always makes me giddy as a schoolgirl.

And I can never resist jumping in it.  *as seen here*

True Story:
 At play group today, one of the moms went off to breast feed her daughter.  
Her 20 month old daughter.  
To me, it felt a little old to still be breastfeeding with such regularity. 
Thoughts?  When is a child too old to breastfeed to in your opinion? 

‘Wife’ And Other Ruminations

Sweater – Ruche; Dress – Coco&Tashi; Socks – Hue; Shoes – Payless; Belt – Covet.

I was reading an article on the meaning of the word wife in the Globe and Mail, in which the writer speaks of the connotations of the word and how women are either resistant to it or embracing of it.  Everything she points out is true: it used to deny women rights, it has certain anti-feminist connotations even today, some people are embracing it in a new way.  But what she forgets to mention is “husband.”  She says that being a ‘wife’ is limiting and implies a role that’s subservient, but also how women are taking back the word, though many are wary of it.  But though the word ‘wife’ may be intimidating because of past expectations, so is the modern word ‘husband’ because of modern expectations. In the past the husband was the king of the castle who owned his wife and children.  Not anymore.

The modern ‘husband’ is expected to treat his wife equally *of course*, be supportive, not dominating at all *sometimes men are so afraid of this label that they become doormats*, chivalrous *but not cross over into patronizing*, father, role-model, homemaker *at least half of the time*, and bread winner *at least half the time*.  They have to redefine what it means to be a man and a husband.  It’s a task as hard as defining what it means to be a woman and wife.  We should all cut ourselves some slack and take it easy on both ‘husbands’ and ‘wives.’

Who Will You Be?

Scarf – street stand; Jacket – H&M; Top – Ruche; Jeans – Gap; Boots – Feet First; Necklace – from Mom.

This morning I headed out to TA an acting class in Toronto.  I’m helping out with a kids class, but it’s nevertheless a great opportunity to see some young talent and get to know exactly what I’m doing.  I’m hoping that next time around I’ll have an adult class to TA so that I can see the grown-ups in action.  But right now the kids are great and it’s giving me some experience in running the equipment.

Watching these guys do their stuff makes me wonder what kind of girl my little one will become.  Will she be the shy one in class?  Or the loud and talkative one?  I wonder.  From what I can tell so far, she’ll be the squirmy one…and the troublemaker.

Quote of Today:
“I was gonna do this thing where I land, but I didn’t.”

I Fully Admit To No Pride

Scarf – street stand; Dress – hand me down from a friend; Shoes – thrifted; Socks – Walmart.

Some people have certain standards, or qualms, embarrassments what have you.  I don’t.  I like to pinch a penny, cut corners, and otherwise do whatever else I can to save time, money, or energy.  And don’t even get me started on what I’ll do for a laugh!  This doesn’t mean I don’t put effort into things.  I have a strong work ethic, and I always put 100% into whatever I do.  It’s just that I think I’m selective and have certain perspectives about what’s really important and what’s not.

So when a friend said she had a dress that she was looking to hand down to someone, I was more than willing to volunteer to take it off her hands.  I know some people who feel embarrassed to take things other people give away; it’s an “I don’t need charity” mentality.  And I understand their fear of looking less than what they feel they are.  But I think vintage, used, recycled, etc. is great because it saves our resources and uses less money.  Two great things about that:  one, it saves the planet a little and leaves a slightly better place for my little one.  And two, it saves me money leaving more for those dress purchases I can’t resist and for Baby’s education *Harvard here we come!*

So thanks Mares for this great dress!  And Baby will thank you when she graduates from Harvard law school….or Yale…I’m flexible.

True Story:
During breakfast Baby lets out the largest, longest fart!  Then shows me a proud grin!  
And I got it all on video!

I’m Still Patting Myself On The Back

Top & Boots – Ruche; Shorts – F21.

It’s beautiful and sunny, but deceivingly so.  I put on shorts and a breezy top and stepped outside to discover it is quite nippy.  boo-urns.

Yesterday one of my fav natural/organic cosmetic lines had a big sale.  I couldn’t get out there, so Husband kindly went by on his break to pick up two products I really wanted – organic jojoba oil and organic rosehip oil.  I love to use oils on my face.  They’re so gentle and soothing.  And I think we put our bodies through enough torture.

Speaking of torture, after my stroller run yesterday *sigh* I decided to do an actual run after Baby went to bed.  So I ran for another 50 minutes.  Crazy, I know!  But sometimes I just have a lot of energy.  Anyway, afterwards I was craving chocolate – badly.  But I’m trying to really stay away from sugar.  Instead, I made a protein shake with chocolate rice protein, banana, almond milk and agave syrup and did not go across the street to the convenience store and buy a chocolate bar.  Yes, I was very proud of myself.  Still am. *proud grin*

True Story:
This morning I was excited to see that the business cards I ordered arrived in my mailbox!  One set for Joanna Haughton the actor, and another for ModaMama.  
I get excited by stationery.
I squeal.

I Am The Crazy Lady Running Down The Street

Top – hand me down from Mom; Jeans – Guess; Shoes – Payless.

I was having some cabin fever today so I made an impromtu visit to a friends house.  And on the way home, I lost all good judgement and decided to risk two buses home instead of the sure fire subway and bus.  Why?  Because I thought if it works out I’ll get home 15 minutes earlier.  Instead, I got home 30 minutes later than I thought and only because I ran for about 20 minutes pushing a strollers.  Otherwise I would’ve been home about 50 minutes later.  I just missed my second bus and it’s a half hour wait.  And I had to get home to put Baby to bed and to make sure we made it home before the rain. 

We did.  Baby’s in bed.  But I’m all sweaty.  It’s humid out there and pushing a stroller full of groceries and a babe for twenty minutes is no easy task.   I must’ve made quite the sight!

True Story:
This is how Baby likes to eat these days.

yup.

Fall Regardless Of The Weather

Jacket – ?; Dress & Belt – Threadsence; Scarf – street stand; Socks – F21; Boots – Feet First.

Hey beautiful people!  How are you all today?  I’m having a good day so far.  I’m actually excited about a little something I’m doing.  I’m going to be a TA for an acting studio here in Toronto.  I think it’ll be fun to help out in the classes.  It’s a great way to get to know the people there, get to know the school and also just to do something different for a while.  Anyway, I’m looking forward to it.  And of course, I’ll let you in on all the details.

Anyway, I really wanted to wear a great fall outfit today, but the weather just would not oblige. It was really warm out, but I decided to go ahead regardless.  I did however, take off the jacket – that was just too much!

Quote of Today:
“Some new people do crazy things!”

I’m Excited About My Haircut!

Cardi – Old Navy; Belt – H&M; Dress – Ruche; Tights – Hue; Shoes – Payless; Scarf – street stand.

I got a haircut!  I also did some voice over work *read about that here*.  But back to the haircut.  I’m excited about this and I’ll tell you why.  Remember when I chopped off allllll of my hair? As I’m sure you know, bobs have a different angle of cut then other, longer styles.  They’re longer at the front and shorter in the back, while regular haircuts do the opposite – longer at the back and shorter at the front.  Anyway, since then I’ve been growing it back out again.  And my hairdresser has been slowly and carefully changing back the angel so as not to give me a dramatic cut that would dishearten how much I’ve grown it out.  Weellll, after this last appointment she said that it’s now at the right angle, and no longer going to look wonky…at least not from the cut – the styling is all up to me.   So that’s why I’m so happy.  ‘Cause my hair is now all back to the way it should…only shorter.  But that takes time.  Unless someone can donate hair extensions.

*silence*

Anyone? Bueller?  Bueller?

Quote of Today:
“If I can just say ‘bear’,’dog’, and ‘cheese’ everything will be all right.”

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