“To observe people and find pleasure in their individual traits. To wish to afford scope for the interests and pleasures of those with whom you are brought into contact without desiring to acquire power over them or to secure their enthusiastic admiration.” *Bertrand Russell*
Perhaps not the most logical of things to put together.
There’s this thing that happens…when you think about something for too long. It becomes the only thing you think about. It takes on a life of it’s own. So what you need to do is take that thing – whether it be a person, an event, a job, whatever – take that thing and say. “F**k it!”
You can only be worried and thinking about it for so long. Take it and put it in a tiny box in your brain and forget about it. Trust that it will turn out for the best, or that you can whether the storm if that’s what it becomes.
We only have so much control and so much say over the events in our lives and the actions of others.
I say that we choose to smile and let live.
That means let ourselves live and trust that those people/events will be as they should.
Skirt – Arnhem // Tank – Gap // Shoes – Aldo // Sweater & Sunnies – UO 
// Necklaces & Earrings – Ruche & Etsy //
*linking up with Not Dressed*
My brain is swirling with thoughts. Only a few have coalesced:
Get out there and enjoy the warmth.
Visit nature and walk with friends, because connection and relationship is truth.
We’re all more fragile than we look.
Love each other.
Many people, most really, when they first meet me are surprised to learn about the raging nerd I am.
Sci-fi anything and I love it *B5, BSG, Doctor Who, Firefly, Star Trek, Star Wars, etc. etc.*
Post-apocalyptic, and you’ve got me transfixed.
RPG table top games, and I’m running two Firefly seasons.
Board games, and I’m parked at a table.
There is little end to my geekdom.
Then someone looks at me and says, “Wow Jo, you’re such a nerd.”
And I think, “You say that like it’s a bad thing.”
I believe in heroes. I believe in strength and the will to succeed against dire odds. I believe we can all be more than we are. I believe that humanity has a hope and will get better. I believe that even in the worst situations our better parts will survive. I believe that there is magic in the universe. I believe that we will travel the stars. I believe. I hope. That’s sci-fi and that’s fantasy.
So ya, I’m a nerd.
Star Wars tank – F21 // Skirt – ThreadSence
// Sandals – Aldo // Sunnies – Lace Affair // Leather Bracelet – thrifted // Bead & Gold bracelet – Ruche 
Who doesn’t love being a little cheeky? A little coy and innocent on the outside but a tempest of wit and salaciousness inside?
Enter the French brand, Lochers. Because who else does the cheeky innocent better than the French.
Top – Lochers // Skirt – One Rad Girl // Shoes – Aldo // Sunnies – F21 // Bracelet & Earrings – Ruche
Maxi Skirt – Goddess of Babylon // Tee – SheInside 
// Sweater – made by my Babcia // Necklace – Natalie B. // Boots – Aldo
The brilliant lovely light and color of the world waking up from it’s deep Winter slumber. I can’t tell you how excited I am to see the snow melting and the animals coming out more. My own style and aesthetic has never been one for layers of sweaters and scarves. I feel best with small, light pieces of clothing on. Flowy skirts, little dresses, shorts, and kimonos. I live for Spring and Summer both emotionally and sartorially. And it’s lovely to think that I can shed those layers and feel the air on my skin again very soon.
Tank – Love Nail Tree // Skirt – Arnhem // Necklace & Hat – F21 // Sunnies – Lace Affair // Sandals – FreePeople
Walking around Espanola Way and the rest of South Beach in my graphic tank from Love Nail Tree was somewhat satisfying to me. This particular one is about the perversion, and decline, of the Amderican Dream; so, I found it humorous to be a Canadian walking around with this on.
But of course, no one noticed, they were too bust looking at the fabulous skirt from Arnhem. Loved thie fabulous way it just swished with me.
*linking up with Fab Favs*
Skirt & Cardigan – Ruche // Top – UO // Belt – I forget // Boots – ThreadSence // Bag – thrifted // Metallic tattoo – eBay
Sometimes I think I’m completely crazy. On this day, on one of the coldest Februarys on record, I took off all my layers and posed for the camera to grab outfit shots. Yup, completely certifiable.
But seriously, maxi skirts and dresses are a great way to stay chic during the colder months because they look great but also allow for leggings and thigh high wool socks underneath….which you can bet that I had on! It’s all about the layers and layers I tell ya.
What’s awesome is that right now, I’m in Miami. Enjoying the much warmer temps. See you in a few days and expect some much warmer and funner pictures. Ones where I’m not wondernig if I’ve gotten frostbite on my clavicle.
merci
xoxo
Top – Free People
// Skirt – Ruche 
// Sweater, Tights & Necklaces – F21 // Jacket – Ariztia // Socks – UO 
// Boots – I forget // Bag – Target
Well, there you have it. Snow has come. We had a big snowfall. You know what that means? No more denial for me. I can no longer deny that the cold temperatures are here to stay, try as I might.
For a while there, I could ignore the frozen fingers as they worked the tripod and buttons, but once you’re getting snowed on and the scenery is pure white, well, there’s only so far delusions can take you, am I right?
Or maybe I’m not trying hard enough.
