Thursday I don't care about you.

I'm writing this post while watching Game of Thrones. I should be packing since I'm going home for the weekend to celebrate a few birthdays and Mother's Day but I'm tired and thinking about what to pack is too taxing. All I can do is sit on my bum, watch TV, and blog. I'll probably be in bed within the hour.

Today was quite humid. This dress was even too heavy since its double layered.

I certainly didn't need this cardigan.

Cardigan: Smart Set
Dress: Noa Noa (last worn here)
Shoes: Fluevog Rivers (last worn here - a year ago)

I'm wearing beige fishnets again. With this light coloured dress they make my legs look slightly orange. Should have gone barelegged.

See how my hair reacts to humidity. Ugh! I also need a haircut. I have an appointment next week and I can't wait. I'm liking my longer hair in some ways but my bangs are in desperate need of a trim. And colour on my roots. I'm getting greyer by the day.

Looking forward to Friday.

Going to finish watching GoT and then off to bed.

I stayed the cold day with a lonely satellite

Happy New Year! I didn't do anything on NY Eve other than go over to a friend's house to play some games. I was actually home by 11pm. Party animal I am not.

I'm very hopeful that 2013 will be a year of fabulosity and I'm excited to see what's in store for me. I started the year off right by making pork dumplings, banana bread and doing a lot of ironing. Here's to productivity and controlling my destiny!

Winter is here with a vengeance. -23C (-9F) today with the wind chill. My house is heated by hot water baseboards which tend to freeze when the temperature dips below -15C so before leaving for work this morning I cranked my heat to +22C. Even with that it's only 19C in my house right now. Chilly! I might have to put my electric blanket on my bed tonight.

Cold days call for a wool dress.

Cardigan: Smart Set
Dress: Sohomode from etsy (last worn here)
Boots: Anthropologie via ebay (last worn here)
Brooch: Gift from my sister for Xmas

I can't believe it's been over  a year since I've worn either this dress or these boots. Seems like a shame. I wasn't sure they would go together well but I wore the boots for added warmth in the office. My office has two walls of windows so when it's well below 0 it tends to get a little frigid.

I think I need to replace this cardigan since it doesn't hang well anymore. And it's just crappy cheap cotton so it's not even slightly warm.

I wish I could have worn the dress without the cardigan  but there was no way that was happening today.

This is a nice warm dress but it's best feature is POCKETS.

My sister bought me this brooch on a recent trip to Australia. It's from a design studio called "I design things". I think it's pretty darn adorable. And the blue matches the stripes in the plaid quite well. It's called an Owl brooch but it looks more like a songbird to me. Thanks sister!

Stepping on the skirt

This skirt is currently languishing at the back of my closet in a time out. By 9am I was ready to just chuck it in the garbage. I'd stepped on it a bunch of times and almost tripped and face planted.

Jacket: Biscuit General Store (last worn here)
T-shirt: Banana Republic (via Value Village)
Skirt: ASOS (last worn here)
Boots: Fly London (last worn here)



But I like the skirt. I like the pattern and the pockets and mostly like the length. I've already had this altered once to make it smaller since it was too big when I ordered it. Now that I've lost some weight it really needs to be altered again but it's not an inexpensive proposition. So I'll have to think about what to do with it.

I thought about getting it shortened but because of the pleats it would probably be as costly as having it taken in.

I wore these boots to try and give me some more height to keep the skirt off the floor. I'm not sure that it worked. Oh well. You can't win them all.

I pull my shirt off and pray

Today was the last time I will wear this shirt.

Blouse: Club Monaco (last worn here)
Belt: All Saints (last worn here)
Skirt: Luna Luz from Crimson and Clover (last worn here)
Shoes: Fluevog Presence | Impel (last worn here)

I had to throw this blouse out because it was ripped. I got it at Club Monaco last year on sale so I got a lot of use out of it for the price.

I'll have to try to find another cream blouse t replace this one.

This is the second wearing of this skirt that I got from Crimson and Clover. I like that it's so adjustable though I'm not sure what I would be like if I didn't tie up the ties that make it all bunchy at the bottom

Ok, that's it! Not much more to say. It was a regular Monday.

White Light. Homing in.

Yesterday I did the rounds of some of my favourite stores including Crimson and Clover where I found two fabulous things including this skirt.

Blouse and tank: Dynamite
Skirt: Luna Luz from Crimson and Clover
Boots: Fluevog Truths | Petrea (last worn here)

The skirt has ties underneath it so you can tie it up all funky like. It's quite heavy though.

I bought this lacy top yesterday (and got another one in grey). I was in a shoe store in the mall and one of the sales girls was wearing it. I asked her where she got it and she said the store Dynamite. This store isn't one I usually go into because I think the clothes are a little too young for me. I decided to go and take a look. I'm not scared!

I tried on the grey top and really liked it. When I came out of the change room to look in the big mirror the dressing room attendant said that it looked nice. I said "I don't usually come in this store because I think I'm too old for most of these clothes". She replied "No you're not. what are you, like, 27?" Then I professed my undying love for her.

That's a 100% true story except for the last bit.

It has a zipper down the back.

In these photos I'm talking to my neighbour Wendy. She doesn't even bat an eye when I take photos on my deck. Guess she's used to me.

Probably won't be blogging for a few days. I'm traveling for work and then going home for Thanksgiving.

But the leopard in you... silently... preyed on me

This morning I had a big time super duper important meeting. Maybe this wasn't the most "professional" thing I could have worn but since I don't own a power suit, I thought this would suffice.

Ooops, cut off my feet. There was someone in the room behind me and I kept thinking they were going to come out the door.

I look like the cat that ate the canary, don't I?

Sweater: Pretty Things Boutique
Dress: Daniela Besso
Shoes: Fluevog Presence | Impel (worn a lot recently)

II like how the hem of the dress is slightly higher in the front. I was also wearing a scarf earlier but I took it off because it was annoying.

Slightly less smug looking.

I have tomorrow off work. No real plans other than I'm going downtown to have lunch with my coworker.

I'm currently watching the movie Underworld: Awakening. It's "free" On Demand. It's pretty terrible but visually quite pretty. Lots of pretty, pretty people.

Will work for shoes

Today I wore something truly radical and crazy. You won't believe your eyes.

Jeans....

and a....

t-shirt!  *GASP*

ERMAGHERD JERNS!


T-shirt: Le Chateau about 10 years ago for about $5.00
Jeans: Bootlegger
Shoes: Alexander McQueen (last worn here)

Ok, so I wore my funkiest sandals but I'm well and truly proving that I'm on vacation.

This t-shirt is a wee bit snug but I was just going to the hair salon so I thought I could get away with it.

I was wearing a belt earlier so the jeans were  not as low slung as they look here.

Tomorrow I might go back to being my regular, overdressed self. =)

In other news, one of my favourite bloggers, Melanie, honoured me with a Leibster award.

As a reigning awardee I must perform my duties thusly.

Answer Melanie's 11 questions:

1. On a desert island, which would you choose, a pocket knife or a solar-powered e-reader?

Pocket knife. An e-reader can't help you cut and stab things. Plus I prefer regular books.

 

2. As one of 27 island castaways, what would be your job: hut-builder, chef, caregiver, tailor, banker, other?

Tailor. My friend says that in a Zombie apocalypse my crafting and knitting skills will be in high demand.

3. Would you like some fries with that?

Would I!

4. What's the meaning of life (in ten words or less)? 

Live or die trying

5. Zip-lining in a rain forest, deep sea fishing in the Bahamas, or spelunking in Brunei?

Spelunking. Rain forests have to many bugs and I don't really like fishing.

6. What's the scariest movie you've ever seen?

The Exorcist. I ran outside screaming at one point.

7. One night of guilt-free lust, who with: Prince Charles, Steve Buscemi, Mister Ed (a talking palomino horse from a 1960s American sitcom by the same name), Portia de Rossi?

Steve Buscemi. I've <3'ed him forever.

8. What's your favourite flower?

Poppy

9. Do you ever dream that your teeth are falling out?

No, but I often dream about not being able to find a clean or private bathroom.

10. Which is your favourite: mice, spiders or snakes?

Mice. I loves me some furry critters.

11. Which way is north?

Up.

Write 11 facts about myself:

1. I use humour to cover my true feelings. Also, I'm HILAROUS!
2. It takes a lot to embarrass me.
3. I own a very funky bicycle that I've only ridden twice in 3 years. Shameful really.
4. I haven't had a cup of coffee since 1995. I drank a lot of coffee in University and when I got my first job they had terrible coffee. I was spending too much money at Tim Horton's so I switched to tea and never picked up the habit again. I do drink buckets of Coke Zero though.
5. I am an atheist and have never really had any religious inclinations.
6. Rhubarb is one of my favourite foods.
7. If there is nothing on TV I want to watch, I will watch sports (except baseball and basketball)
8. I'm addicted to Hidden Object games and Angry Birds that I play on my iPad.
9. When I go out for breakfast, I order the exact same thing every time. Even if I go two days in a row.
10. If I find money in my husband's pockets when I'm doing laundry, I keep it!
11. I believe if you enjoy spending time on-line then you should do it and not apologize or try to limit your time in the virtual world.

Name 11 Nominees:

1. Colour Makes People
2. Dividing Moments
3. Fashion at Forty
4. Secret Squirrel
5. For Show
6. Jean of All Trades
7. Kate a la Mode
8. Sartorial Sidelines
9. Smiles Go with Everything
10. Bethie the Boo
11. High Socks

Ask the new awardees 11 new questions: 

1. Where would you bury hidden treasure if you had it?
2. Do you currently have all your organs?
3. For a pet, would you rather have a crow, a fringed lizard, or a taxidermized wolf?
4. Slips - yes or no?
5. If you could hire one of the following for one year which would you hire? House cleaner, personal chef, massage therapist
6. Fruit pie, cream pie or cheesecake?
7. If you were on Jeopardy and got the Daily Double, would make it a true daily double?
8. Did you ever wear braces? If yes, are your teeth still straight?
9. Favourite decade - 1970s, 1980s, or 2000s?
10. Do you prefer routine or variety?
11. Do you sleep with your bedroom door open or closed?

Whew! This took a few hours to do!

To recap, here are the rules:

1. The new nominee must post 11 things about him/herself.

2. Answer the 11 questions from the person who gave you the award.

3. Choose 11 new nominees and link them in your post.

4. Create 11 questions for the bloggers you've nominated.

5. Go and tell them that they've been nominated.

6. No tag back! (I don't really know what this means...so I ignored it.)

Opening eyes impale neon flickers

Every since the Olympic closing ceremonies, I've had this song in my head.

Beep Beep!

And then this song makes me think of the other David Bowie song "Fame" which leads me to think of this:

See, all roads lead to Duran Duran. Good tunes to have running through your head though. Better than Avril Levigne or Nickleback. <---haha!

Sorry, I'm a little obsessed since it will only be a little over a week before I see them. I tend to obsess about things.

Today I broke my tiered/layered clothing trend.

T-shirt: Smart Set
Dress: Plenty by Tracy Reese (bought in NYC)
Shoes: Aldo (last worn here)

I apparently haven't worn this dress on the blog before. I find that hard to believe! Yes, it's a little wrinkly - that's what happens when you sit on your arse all day in front of a computer.

I'm not sure where this necklace came from. I think that B bought it for his studio but it hasn't made it there yet. My gain.

I may have bought two pairs of shoes online this week. *I am so shamed*

ONE MORE DAY OF WORK UNTIL VACATION!!! ERMAGHERD!

Devil with a brown dress on

I'm writing this blog having had a drinky or two so I can't be responsible for what I say or don't say.

Necklace: Fireworks Gallery
Sweater: Club Monaco
Dress: from Lisbon, Portugal
Shoes: Bamboo from Winners (last worn here)

There's a lot more green in this dress than you might first think. That's why I wore the ACID green shoes.

In 2008, B and I went on a trans-Atlantic repositioning cruise with some friends. It was going from Florida to Barcelona and was Über-cheap. We embarked in Florida, stopped in Bermuda and then spend 7 days at sea crossing the Atlantic and then arrived in Lisbon. It was in Lisbon that we were told that one of the stabilizers had broken and the Portuguese port authority wouldn't let the ship leave until it was fixed. Consequently (ooo...big word), all ports of call were cancelled and the ship would just be heading directly to Barcelona once it was fixed.

B and I decided to disembark at that time, leaving our friends behind. We stayed at a great hotel called Pestana Palace and spent 3 days discovering the city.  This dress reminds me of those days.

It has sequins on the top, which you can't see. Sparkly!

Here's what you couldn't see - my new pincushion ring! B bought it for me yesterday at a local store run by our friend Pam, called Put Me On. Don't worry, I only stuck the needles in for demonstration purposes.

I didn't ramble too much...nighty night!

Box Full O'Honey

Bees!!

Ok, not Oprah giving away bees. Bees on my dress.

Blouse: Club Monaco (last worn here)
Dress: Dress: local designer from Dress Me Up (last worn here)
Belt: from H&M pants
Necklace: gift from China
Shoes: Fluevog Rivers | Yavari

Shiny dress is shiny!

I'm looking longingly at something. It looks like I should have a thought bubble over my head with ice cream, chocolate and Duran Duran in it.

My coworker called this print "Napoleonic". I didn't know that there was a connection between Napoleon and bees but I can see similarity.



Beeeees!!!!!

I knew I had another pair of sandals, I just couldn't find them. I searched my house and finally found them under the bed.

Yay for finding shoes!







Speaking of bees and Duran Duran

Crowds of beautiful colours, indifferent to what you believe

First off, an apology for these photos.  I forgot to readjust my ISO so these are quite grainy.

Jacket: Biscuit General Store
Necklace: Pretty Chic
Dress: from Reykjavik (last worn here)
T-shirt: the Gap
Shoes: Fluevog Presence | Impulse

Not much to say about a red dress and a brown jacket. The dress is made out of handwoven fabric and is fairly simple other than the single front pleat.

It's just an A-line dress. Simple simple. And of course I wore my new shoes.

I came home from work today and discovered that my TV was broken and ants were in the kitchen. So I cleaned the kitchen, mopped the floor and tidied my laundry room. My dishwasher and washing machine are also broken so the repair person is coming on Friday. Now they will see how clean those two rooms are.

Look! Crazy outtake. Someone barged into the lunchroom rather suddenly right as my camera took the photo.  This shot reminded me a little bit of Melanie from Bag and a Beret. Go visit her blog since she's fabulous.

Tent dress

I had the day off today so B and I went out for breakfast and then I dropped him off at his studio. I drove downtown to Crimson and Clover to pick up some money from some shoes that they sold for me and once again I broke my vow to run in and get the money and immediately leave.

 (sorry about the crappy photos)

I found a few things on the $5 rack and then I tried on this dress.  Obviously I bought it.

Dress: Gessica Iezzi from Crimson and Clover
Cami: Envy
Shoes: Tn_29 - gravitypope.com

I Googled this brand but I came up empty other than a website that sells accessories in Italy.

The dress has ties inside so you can tie up sections at the front or back or both.

Today it was over 30C so this was actually the coolest outfit that I could wear. I got a nice breeze when I was outside. =)

I think I need to have the straps adjusted but that shouldn't be a very hard task.

I like the gradient colour from the beige to the brown.

Here it is with all the ties untied. It might even look better after it's ironed.

I also went to Value Village and found a April Cornell duster. Usually I find that brand to be a little too precious but the jacket is pretty funky. It has long sleeves though so I'm not sure when I might actually get a chance to wear it.

These beautiful colours, infinite patterns so hard I see

Trying for something different today with mixing patterns but sticking with a brown/turquoise colour scheme. I also felt a lot more comfortable today - more like myself.

I think I'm having a pretty good hair day today.

Necklace: Fireworks Gallery
Dress: Vera Wang (last worn here)
Pin: Pretty Chic
Belt: All Saints
Skirt: Cranky (local designer)
Shoes: Fluevog Operetta | Fiorenza (last worn here)

The skirt underneath the dress is a delicate tiered design that I didn't think was going to work with the dress but I think it's a pretty good addition.

The necklace and this pin seem to pull it all together. I'd forgotten I had this necklace so I was thrilled to rediscover it in a jewellery box that I don't really use anymore. It was a gift from my husband - he has pretty good taste in gifts.

And of course, Fluevogs.

Thank you everyone for your feedback on yesterday's outfit. The blouse and shoes will be making their way out of my closet. They obviously don't make me happy so I need to unburden myself.

Blasé

Today my coworker said that I didn't look like me because this outfit was too bland. I have to agree with her.

Blouse: some store in San Fransciso
Skirt: thrifted
Shoes: Camper

I like this blouse but I never know what to wear with it. I think it's time to let it go. It has gold threads in it and I like the ruffly bits on the button bands but overall, this isn't a great blouse.

These are from the Camper Twins line from a few years ago. I haven't worn them in ages so I wore them today to see if I wanted to keep them or consign them. They're cute but I don't really like the square toe and they aren't as comfortable as you might think. Might be time to let them go as well.

I liked my pins today. The "bad kitty" pin looks like my cat Dougal and the guitar playing squirrel is just for fun. And a Megan Mae buttonflower rounds out the flair for today.

What do you think?  Should I keep the shoes? Or the blouse?