Moda Mama

Self-Effacing

September 5, 2014
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Dress – Ruche // Kimono – eBay // Shoes – Aldo // Bag, Earrings & Bracelet – ThreadSence // Rings – I forget

There’s those silly tests online/facebook about “Which whatever are you.” I enjoy them in as much as I find them a silly distraction. The recent one was “Who would play you in the story of your life?” I got Jennifer Lawrence because we apparently share the same affinity for honesty, intensity, girl next doorness, being one of the guys, and being self-effacing.

They are certainly an odd thing, those tests, but I found the whole thing about being self-effacing interesting. Why would you not be self-effacing? It’s good to look at yourself, see your faults and flaws, and then recognize them with humor. I think it’s good for the soul. Not only does it acknowledge that yes you do suck sometimes, but I’d like to think that it also shows acceptance and understanding that perfection is a delusional state.

Who knows, maybe I’m talking out my ass. I do that sometimes.

My Ass Is Twitching

August 25, 2014
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Embroidered Velvet Jacket – Flying Tomato // Tribal Peplum Tank – F21 // Jeans – Gap // Backpack – Stela 9 // Boots – Aldo // Necklace – TopShop // Headband – UO

In the movie “French Kiss” with Meg Ryan and Kevin Kline there’s these two scenes where they discuss the fact that he’s not a fan of people and not a very ‘happy’ person. Part of the reason is that he doesn’t express his feelings. Now I do express my feelings – just ask anyone. I’m pretty open about how I feel at the moment and how I feel about a person. Which makes it easier for people to know where they stand with me, I’d like to think.

But I’m not an extrovert. So in a similar way to Kevin Kline I’m not a huge fan of people and not what you would classify as a ‘happy’ person. You know, cheerful, positive, energetic, bouncy….’happy.’ I’m sarcastic, acerbic, intelligent, quirky, with a dry wit. I’d like to think I’m kind, but I’m also awkward and aloof. Hey, that’s me, what can you do?

This is all to say, that I’m going to be “One of those grumpy old [people] sitting in the back of the cafe going, *said in French accent* ‘My ass is twitching. You people make my ass twitch‘”

Watch the movie, you’ll get it.

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.

Explorations of Intoxicated Exteriors

July 2, 2014
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Maxi Floral Romper – Hanger via Threadsence // Hat – Ruche *old* // Sunnies – F21 // Bead bracelets – Joseph Nogucci // Brass bracelet – Threadsence // Sandals – Winners

Walking down an alley, the color of the bricks and the perfect symmetry of the barred windows caught my attention. The inhospitable exterior seemed the perfect contrast to my soft and flowing exterior. Plus, there was still a certain intoxication in the air. The result of both the humid summer heat, and the lingering effects of the heart of World Pride celebrations.

*Linking up with WIWW*

In Case There Was Ever Any Doubt…

June 16, 2014
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Embroidered Top – Kimchi Blue via UO // Palazzo Pants – Lush // Fedora & Earrings – Unknown // Sandals – Winners // Sunnies – Lace Affair // Bracelet – Threadsence

…I’m a big ol’ hippie. I realized as I got dressed, that I loved every piece, and that I loved everything together. And then I realized that there was no denying that it’s all very boho, very lounge, and very 70s.

And I’ve also realized I don’t care. I’m going to be the crazy ninety year old woman in palazzo pants and a kimono. Unless of course it’s post apacalypse zombie land…in which case, I’ll be wearing a kimono over my two holstered pistols, bow, and katana. Priorities right?

*linking up with Style Elixir, and Trend Spin*

Bucket List Shows

June 10, 2014
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Embroidered blouse – Lucky Brand // Textured Pants – Free People // Sandals – Threadsence // Necklace – F21

I’ve been rewatching some of my favorite shows – on Netflix and on DVD – and I’ve firmly decided that I wish I could’ve been a part of a show like House, BSG, and Spartacus. It would’ve been awesome. Maybe the next incarnations? So an awesome Sherlock Holmes/Procedural, a fabulous gritty sci-fi, and a highly stylized and fantasy period piece. Going on the wish list.

Hey if you build it, they will come right? So if I say, it’ll happen.

Guesting As A Profession

May 14, 2014
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Trapeze Dress – ASOS // Sweater – Esprit // Tights & Sunnies – F21 // Boots – Call It Spring // Necklace & Belt – Threadsence

I’ve been watching Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations. Binge watching it actually. So now all I want to do is travel and eat delicious food. That’s the current fantasy – travel, see all these incredible places and people and eat their food. Basically, be a professional guest. Can I do that?

*This post brought to you by ‘Wishful Thinking’….that’s sarcasm in case you missed it*

When Aches Bring Joy

May 8, 2014
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Cat Sweater – Dear Creatures via Emerging Thoughts // Jeans – Gap // Boots – Le Petite Pieds // Sunnies – Lace Affair

Casually the Spring warmth is coming. It’s still firmly jacket season, but my bike has made it’s permanent debut. Yesterday was my first long ride running errands and such, and my quads, butt and thighs have remembered what it’s like to spend an hour and a half on a cycle. This ache in my legs truly signals Spring and Summer for me. It’s weird to associate joy with such a physical ache – but hey, we all know I’m a bit off my rocker anyway.

She’s My Han Solo

May 7, 2014
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Embroidered Sweatshirt – Lucky Brand // Corduroys – Le Chateau // Boots – Aldo // Flower & Necklace – F21 // Sunnies – I forget

At night, before going to bed, I always go in and check on my girl. Usually, I change her diaper, put her back to bed from whatever weird position she’s got herself into, give her a kiss, and tell her I love her. She never wakes up, just sleeps through it all, but she does often talk to me.

I lean in close to kiss her, and whisper in her ear that I love her. She replies matter of factly, “I know.”

*Linking up with Passion For Fashion, and WIWW*

Oddly Crying “Help Me!”

May 2, 2014
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Maxi Cardgian – Pins & Needles // Embroidered Lace Shirt – Free People // Jeans – Gap // Boots – Aldo // Necklace – Lulus // Earrings & Bracelets – Old, I forgot

Most mornings, my girl wakes up and walks right up to my bed and wakes me, or stares creepily at me until I wake up *but that’s another story*. But something very odd has happened three times so far. She’ll wake up, go downstairs, and cry on the couch. I’ll here her crying, “Mama? Mama?!” and it progresses to, “Someone help me! Help me!!” Side note: I’m not listening to this in some sadistic way, it’s what slowly wakes me up and it’s not until I fully wake up that I realize what’s happening.

Like I said, this has happened three times. The first two times, I came downstairs and told her that I was sleeping…in my room…in my bed. So why on these random days does she not look for me there?

I’m very confused.

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