Moda Mama

Class It Up A Bit With A Floral Fit and Flare

April 3, 2015
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Dress – ModCloth // Shoes – Locale // Purse – H&M // Earrings – I forget *old* // Tights – Hansel from Basel

Sometimes. Occasionally. Once in a while. From time to time, I can class it up a bit. You know pretend that I’ve got a touch of the lady in me. I went to a film premiere and decided that this night I would do just that. I also decided to do this because before the film a new trailer of another film I’m in that’s in post-production would be revealed. And in this film I play one half of a swinging couple….so I thought I should at least be a lady in person for a bit…since on screen. Well, let’s just say there was a moment I was certainly blushing. Thank goodness it’s dark in the theatre!

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.

Fashion Week and the Persistence of Black Clothing Everywhere: A Call To Arms

March 27, 2015
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Kimono – Arnhem // Top – UO // Jeans – Dittos via UO // Boots – Locale // Necklace – bought in Spain // Rings – F21 & misc

This week has been all about Toronto Fashion week – or World Mastercard Fashion Week. What I’ve found most interesting in attending the shows is that while the clothing on the runway is fascinating and creative, this isn’t the case in the fashion industry attendees. *before anyone gets up in arms, I’m not talking about every single person – I’m talking about numbers here. The vast majority*

The shows are vibrant and unique, and though they aren’t all things I personally would wear or I personally love, they are all interesting to look at. I’m sorry to criticize or rub people the wrong way, but the persistence of a sea of black at fashion week is to me unacceptable. I’m not saying that wearing black is uninspired. It’s that the black outfit is interesting if it’s the only one. But when the same outfit – you know, the black tight pants, black heels and a variety of ‘urban chic’ blazer/top – is multiplied by five hundred it becomes banal.

The attendees of fashion week are those in the industry. The leaders, the representatives, the lovers. This is where we should all be showing our own personal style. Where colors, textures and patterns should come alive.

I’m not talking about peacocking *that fad of wearing ridiculous clothes to be photographed by the press at these events* I’m talking about every attendee celebrating the freedom of expression and joy of design that I feel fashion affords. But no, I walk in and see twenty black pleather leggings, ten thousand black pumps, and a vast ocean of black with a very occasional dot of color.

Is it wrong for me to make a call to arms for us, the industry representatives, to celebrate what’s beautiful about fashion – self expression and personal style? If so I don’t want to be right.

I’ll be that non pleather-legging-flat-booted-bright-colored-messy-haired pariah, and it’s okay that I stand alone. I’m an introvert anyway.

How I Despise “Must” Haves

March 23, 2015
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Xanadu Dress – Spell Designs // Sweater – UO // Boots – Aldo // Sunnies, Necklace & Belt – F21 // Bag – Target

I don’t know if it’s my rebellious nature, or just my cynical view on things, but I seriously dislike when anyone posts articles on “Must Haves.” It’s applicable across the board, but I’m mostly referring to fashion posts here. The “Must Haves in Every Closet”, “Must Haves for Spring” etc., etc. You know what I’m talking about. Us women have seen them, and continue to see them every season.

Every magazine and blogger always has these “Must Have” articles. Frankly, I think it’s ridiculous. Why ‘must’ you have it? What’s gonna happen if you don’t? You don’t need to have anything except weather appropriate clothing to keep you safe from the elements. That’s what you ‘must have’ and even then, if you don’t well, that’s at your own risk. You’re a grown up and can make those choices for yourself.

Further, these must haves are not applicable to everyone, so why must you have them? I don’t own a crisp button up white shirt. I haven’t owned one for about eight years. It’s on everyone’s ‘Must Have’ list, yet I haven’t needed it for eight years. So perhaps it’s not actually a ‘Must-Have’?

These are generic lists for generic people and they don’t reflect individuality. They should be called “suggested haves.” Because not only do they paint you inside a generic box, but they also make you feel like you are somehow without or lacking if you don’t own these things. I call bullshit on that. I don’t own a set of classic black pumps. And thought I do have a classic black blazer, I honestly have worn it for about nine years. So why must I have these things? Clearly I don’t.

What must you have in your wardrobe? Those pieces that define you and that function in your lifestyle. That’s it. That’s all you ‘must have’ and tell anyone who says differently to shove it somewhere.

Miami Outfit: South Beach

March 12, 2015
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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*

Miami Outfit: Travelling Between Climates

March 9, 2015
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Kimono/Cardigan – Arnhem // Queen top – F21 // Shorts – Spell Designs // Boots – DIYed myself // Necklace – Vanessa Mooney via ThreadSence

The Miami outfit posts are coming in now. Monday’s walk through Coconut Grove and along the waterfront was glorious. And I couldn’t resist changing into shorts at the first opportunity. These Spell shorts are fabulous. I sized up in them just a touch because I wanted the extra length in the bum. As in, I wanted my bum fully covered when I was walking.

This Arnhem maxi cardigan was definitely perfect in the day to protect from the sun, and in the evening to protect from the cooler breeze. Plus, it stole the show everywhere I went. People were constantly remarking on it.

I wore this while travelling from Toronto with Jeans. It provided enough warmth in the snowy weather, and then with a quick switch out to the shorts was perfect in the higher temperatures of Miami. When I’m travelling like this I like to think about what will easily work with both climates so that you’re comfortable and not freezing or boiling on one end.

Side note: it also makes the perfect thing to wear when your breezing through the hotel on the way to the pool and back.

Staying Chic in the Winter with Maxi Skirts and Dresses

March 2, 2015
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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

If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Join ‘Em

February 4, 2015
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Cardigan – ThreadSence // Lace top – FreePeople // Corduroys – Gap // Boots – Locale // Scarf – SheInside

That’s the saying isn’t it? Well, it’s a full on snowy gray winter here, so I guess since I can’t beat it and I have tried, I might as well join in. It seems that no amount of wishing and hoping, and wearing bright colors and lace dresses will make this bitter chill or tufts of snow leave.

I think the time has come to embrace the snow and the cold and see what will happen. The least I can do is try to make the white and gray as fabulous as possible.

p.s. I think it’s awesome that no one noticed that I got rid of my highlights and dyed my hair back to dark brown about a month ago. I guess it was only a dramatic to me. It always is.

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February 2, 2015
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Maxi Lace Dress – Arnhem // Sweater – Ruche // Belt – Hadley Pollet // Boots – Aldo // Necklaces – F21

I love this gorgeous maxi dress from Arnhem. It’s really a summer piece meant to be worn over a bikini rather than layered for this Winter weather. But as you all know, I don’t like labels like “Summer” and “Winter” on clothing. So I’m playing around and trying to figure out ways to wear this gorgeous piece all year round.

Thoughts? Other ideas on how to wear it? You guys always inspire me.

No Pants

January 22, 2015
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Romper/Jumpsuit – ThreadSence // Top – Gap // Boots – Aldo // Scarf – thrifted // Necklace – Lustre Boutique

Lately, despite my sheer love for them, I’ve been wearing very few dresses. The fault I believe lies in the discomfort while I was ill that has carried over subconsciously, and the general Winter malaise that tends to set in this time of year.

Plus, it’s damn cold! That alone is enough to chase a girl away from tights to the double layers of tights and pants. Plus, the abundance f cute pants and rompers in my closet doesn’t hurt.

No worries, the dresses will reappear shortly. I promise.

Merci
xoxo

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