Too Darn Hot

It's too darn hot. Too darn hot. It's 40C here in the city and I have no air conditioning.  I wish I was at work but I'm currently at home dealing with the ongoing aftermath of the water that came into my apartment last Monday. The carpet cleaners just left and my apartment is drying out. Here's hoping I get my place back together quickly. I was finally starting to feel settled here after my couch arrived and then BLAMO...flood.

So here's what I wore yesterday in an attempt to keep cool.

July 15

Dress: Pretty Things Boutique (last worn here)
Shoes: Fluevog Teapots | ? (not sure the name of these)

This dress is cotton/linen so I was hoping it would be cool. By the time I got to work my hair was soaked with sweat as was the front of my dress. UGH!

You can see that my hair is a bit of a kinky mess.

I bought these shoes used from someone online. They are a wee bit big but they are very comfortable.

You can see here that there's a bit of room at the tip of the shoe. I'd rather my shoes be like this than to have my toes hang over the edge.

A coworker said that these shoes were much more sedate than my usual shoes. I guess that's true but they're still pretty.

On July 7 I wore a strapless dress to work. I kept my cardigan on for most of the day but near close of business I took it off. I walked past my coworker's cube and she thought I was naked so we took this nudie picture.

I can assure you I am fully clothed but it really does look like I'm streaking through the office.

SASSY!

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.

When you feel my heat, Look into my eyes

I didn't really feel like blogging on Friday so this is a delayed outfit post. First thing though, Shelley let me know what the Vintage Show TO blog posted a picture of us from the Vintage Clothing Show we went to last weekend. It's a pretty good shot of us. :)

I decided to go casual on Friday, or as casual as I can go.

T-shirt: Club Monaco (last worn here)
Jeans: Trapper Jane (last worn here)
Socks: from Durumi and Chocolate Shoes
Shoes: Fluevog Gateways | Brandenburg Light (last worn here)

Lacy socks! I was a little cold since the weather here has been topsy turvy. One day it will be 21C and then next it will be snowing.  It snowed yesterday and this is how I felt about it.
















I guess it shouldn't surprise me. Spring is always volatile in Canada. I remember in 1997 it snowed on my birthday, in the middle of May.

On Friday I picked up the keys to my new place. I still do not have a firm date for when my stuff will be arriving but it was loaded onto a truck on Friday. Here's hoping it's before Wednesday.

I went in yesterday and measured and tried to visualize my stuff in the space. Really it will just be shoes here, shoes there, shoes EVERYWHERE.

Here's some pictures of the space.

This is the "bedroom". It's really a bachelor but there's a movable wall that the previous tenant moved into a very awkward spot. I'll have the movers move it more closely to that pole.

This is the walk in closet. I might need to install another bar to accommodate my clothes.

This is the kitchen space as seen from the stairs that lead down into the apartment. The stove is tiny but I'm pretty sure I could cook a turkey in it. The window there makes it bright but I'm going to need a few more lamps than the 2 I have packed with my stuff. It's a gas stove too which I am luckily used to since my parents have one.

That's the movable wall. I think I'm going to put my TV in that little alcove part and move that wall back and get a couch for this space. I have a coffee table and a few storage unit thingies so I'm going to wait until all my stuff arrives before buying anything.

It's not much but it's mine.

The flowers that bloom in the spring, Tra La!

Ok, I'm going to admit it. I'm sick. I'm pretty sure I have a rotten cold. You can see it on my face in this outfit photo. I stopped on my way home and bombed it with Pho and sriracha and now I'm drinking green tea. I hope it doesn't last long. Plus, who wants to call in sick on their 8th day at a new job?

T-shirt: American Apparel
Skirt: eShakti (last worn here)
Shoes: Fluevog Gateways | Brandenburg Light

Yeah yeah, another pair of shoes. Sue me. I'm sick. They're medicine.

I walked all the way to work in these and my feet are miraculously unharmed.

ERMAGHERD look at the JF and the crown on the toes. *swoon* I fall down with love for them.

I need to get red laces for them though.

Ok, I'm going to bed. At 6:30. Ugh!

And your telephone's been ringing while you're dancing in the rain

Today I went out for lunch with two women with whom I work. Walking through the mall, I was definitely the most colourful person in this bright orange dress. I'm trying very hard to believe spring is coming.

I bought this strapless dress from Anthropologie.com a few months ago, in the dead of winter. I've wanted to wear it so I took a cue from Sheila and wore a blouse underneath

Blouse: Vero Moda (last worn here)
Dress: Anthropologie.com
Shoes: Desigual (last worn here)


I tried on 4 pairs of shoes this morning before deciding to wear these ones. Good choice?

The dress came with a blue tie for the waist so blue shoes would also be a good choice.

I think this actually works! I'd wear this again. Not sure when since most of my wardrobe is going into storage until I find a place to live in Toronto. How will I survive living out of two suitcases for 4-6 weeks?

I bought this pin from Vitamin G before I bought the dress. It was kismet! 

Megan 2.0

Today I gave two weeks notice at my job. In 3 weeks I start a new job, in a new city, in a new province. Well, old province. I'm moving to Toronto. I'm totally FREAKING OUT! I have a job but no where to live. I'm hoping that resolves itself soon. GHA!

Another thing....Toronto....Fluevog....DANGER DANGER!

So there will only be 8-9 more photos in front of this grey door.

Dress: Papillion (last worn here)
Shoes: Pour La Victoire

New heels. Pretty, pretty, pretty.

And I didn't know they would match this dress quite so perfectly.

I'm excited about moving. I'm sort of rebooting my life at 41. Megan 2.0 shall commence in April. Who knows what exciting things await me in Toronto.

 Look! I removed the stickers from the bottom of the shoes. Do you ever see people on the street and notice that they have a big sticker from Winners on the bottom of their shoe?  No? Just me?





























Pretty, pretty, pretty!

Winter white

During the fall and winter I tend to stick with dark coloured clothing. Today I went completely outside of my comfort zone and wore off-white head to toe.

Blouse: Vero Moda (last worn here)
Skirt: ebay (black version worn here)
Shoes: Nine West (last worn here)

I almost had a total fashion faux pas this morning. I had no idea what I was going to wear so I put on my undergarments and did my makeup as usual.

After trying a few outfits I decided on this. Then I looked in the mirror and


o_O


Ooops.  I was wearing a black bra and red underpants which you could see perfectly clearly through these clothes.

So everything came off, out came the beige underthings, and everything was put back on.

Proof that advance planning is essential!

Yesterday's skirt? It's in my donate bag. It was just too big. I thought about taking it in but it was cheap so I can surely find something better. And Sheila very wisely said "that black pencil skirt has to go! It's doing bad things to your bum, missy".

This skirt does better things for my bum, if I do say so myself.

These pantyhose? So cool but they're in the garbage now. I got a run in them today. :(  Oh well. Recently I won a $100 gift card from Peek Brooklyn so I'll be getting some new fun tights soon!

Hipster or Hip?

I subscribe to a number of websites that sell designer clothing and shoes "off season". Sometimes the temptation to buy stuff is strong but I've been very good lately about resisting. Until I saw this dress on MYHABIT.  It sells for $245 on Modcloth - I got it for $89!

Dress: Eva Franco
Boots: Fluevog Radios | ARD (last worn yesterday)

I like the print but I also like the style of the dress. I'm quite pleased with my bargain purchase!

The frames aren't white, more of a creamy colour, which was a surprise but that's no big deal.

After I took these photos I realized that I should have been wearing my glasses. Next time!

And holy crap, I'm wearing the same boots today that I wore yesterday! What's wrong with me? I think it's really that I wanted the added warmth. Plus they are the best boots in the world.

I have no weekend plans but I'm happy to see the back end of this week. I hope everyone has a great first weekend of 2013.

In my plaid dress and burgundy shoes

I don't think I've worn this skirt on the blog before. I bought it in Lisbon in 2008 and haven't worn it very much. I should change that since it's kinda pretty.

Blouse: Vero Moda (last worn here)
Skirt: from Lisbon, Portugal
Shoes: Fluevog Writes | Simone

I'm Acting Director again at work. My coworker has left to go on 6 months parental leave to be a stay at home dad to his infant son. Tomorrow I have an interview to be the Temporary Director and fill the position for the duration of his absence. Upon reflection, this might have been a good interview outfit. I'll have to think of something else to wow the panel tomorrow.

These shoes are so comfortable. I really should wear them more frequently than once ever 6 months but they don't exactly match a lot of my wardrobe.

This skirt is quite full and swingy which is what drew me to it in the first place. I loves me a full skirt.  Pretty.

Wish me luck tomorrow!

Cricket pants

I really like the clothing from All Saints but sometimes I find it difficult to style. For example, I bought these trousers from them over a year ago, had them altered since they were way to big when I received them, and have only worn them once or twice. They're odd pants because the crotch is low and the bum is quite roomy - like pants that cricket players wear. 

I hesitate to wear them now due to the pants that Justin Bieber has been wearing recently. I don't want anyone thinking I'm following his fashion sense.

Cardigan: Pretty Things Boutique (worn all the time)
T-shirt:  All Saints (last worn here)
Pants: All Saints cricket pants
Shoes: Fluevog Presence | Impel (last worn here)

See how large? Very large!

I spent the day doing Christmas shopping aka being repeatedly frustrated by people. I got a lot done but I was at risk of losing my sanity once or twice.

This time of year is an exercise in patience for me. It's a time where people have very high expectations but end up disappointed. I also don't find it very relaxing - mostly taxing. I guess that's what wine is for?

This picture accurately shows my feelings of having been to the mall.  Meh!

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.

New Romantic looking for the TV sound (switch it off)

My coworker looked at me in this outfit today and said "You aren't as coordinated as you usually are". I was CRUSHED. I CRIED. (ok, not really)

I think I'm totally coordinated and even if I'm not, I'm wearing the prettiest shoes in the entire world.

Blouse: Vero Moda
Skirt: Chalet (last worn here)
Shoes: Nine West (from Coal Miner's Daughter in Toronto)

I saw a photo of these shoes on a blog a few months ago and I pined them into my Pinterest shoe board. Alas, these shoes are from a few seasons ago and not easy to find

A friend of mine let me know that there was a pair of them in a clothing store in Toronto. I talked to the store and they were my size so I bought them and my friend mailed them to me. They arrived yesterday and they are as gorgeous as I envisioned.

Such pretty Maryjane straps. Spectator like toes and pretty floral cutouts. I'm becoming more girly in my 40s than I have been in earlier life and I think I like it.

They are so pretty. So, so pretty. And not entirely uncomfortable.

It's good to have friends in other cities who are fans of shoes. Did I say friends? I meant enablers.

Happy Friday!

New dress

This is the new dress I bought when I got the bird blouse.

Necklace: etsy
Dress: Papillon
Shoes: Fluevog Fellowship Tennessee

Funny story. The hose I'm wearing are thigh highs that I got at Victoria's Secret. They stayed up pretty well all day until I got off the bus after work. I was juggling my purse, another bag and my phone when I realized that the left one had come unstuck from my leg and was starting to roll down. I tried to hike it up but it got away from me - down to my ankle. On a main street. During rush hour.

Ever lose your dignity in a public place like that?

B-side, solid gold

I decided to not stay away to long since this blog and being part of the "outfit blogger" community makes me happy.

My Gold Shoes of Awesomeness finally arrived and though the weather has been cooling off quickly here, today was warm enough to wear them.

The shoes are a wee bit big but after the previous mix-up I wasn't going to bother returning them. They're fine.

 My coworker started calling me The Flash when he saw these and then played this song.

Look at me wearing "white" after Labour Day.

Shirt: Joe Fresh
Belt: All Saints
Skirt: Club Monaco (last worn here)
Shoes: Gold Dot from Solestruck

Today's bling. Last week I got a package from Sheila and it included this fabulous ring. I love it!

The bracelet was a gift from a coworker and the necklace I got on Etsy.

Cherry ice cream smile

Last night I was having difficulty sleeping because it was so hot and humid. I also couldn't turn off my brain and for some unknown reason I started thinking about when I was in Junior High in 1983-85 and my home town got an Eaton Centre. A new MALL!

My friends and I went to check out the NEW MALL and do what 13 year olds do, which thankfully I can't remember, and see what fabulous new stores were in the mall that we wouldn't be shopping in because we didn't have any money.

It was then that I discovered my new love - Le Chateau. Le Chateau had such unique and edgy clothing! So different from the clothes I'd been getting at Sears. Specifically I fell in love with a pair of teal, balloony pants with suspenders and a mustard yellow blouse that was HUGE. (It was the 80s - everything was huge.)

I wore the hell out of the pants - in fact my Grade 7 and Grade 8 photos were taken in them. I loved the blouse which I wore with a brooch at the neck and with my yellow eyeshadow - until someone made fun of me. Being 14, of course I let that bother me. And that led to my changing my way of dressing to conform with the masses. The preppy years. Layering a sweater over an oxford shirt over a polo shirt over a turtleneck. Bass Weejuns penny loafers. Pegged jeans.

And that's about when I fell asleep.

The point of this ramble is that it wasn't until recently that I have felt comfortable enough to "be myself" when deciding what to wear. Sounds corny but it's mostly true.

That being said, look! I totally copied Sheila and bought the same skirt as her.

Cardigan: Pretty Things Boutique (last worn here)
Shirt: Smart Set
Belt: Lut Boutique
Skirt: Club Monaco
Shoes: Anna Sui for Hush Puppies (last worn here)

I was at the mall the other night to pick up a package and I found myself making a beeline to Club Monaco where I found this skirt on extreme markdown.

Sheila wore her's so fabulously that I couldn't resist.

I seem to always where these shoes with my polka dot cardigan. They seem like a natural fit.

ZOUS

On Tuesday, I grew a Zit of Unusual Size (ZOUS) on my chin. You might not have believed they existed but I can confirm that indeedy they do, and not just in the fire swamp. I didn't have any of these great facial challenges while I was taking the birth control pill but ever since I stopped, pimples have taken to erupting at the most inopportune times and in the most obvious places.

It was on my chin. Thank goodness for make-up and concealer.

Since my face was so obviously flawed, I thought a pretty dress would make me feel better.

Dress: Free People
Shoes: Miz Mooz


My coworker complemented me on my dress and asked if it was new. I told him that I've worn it to work before and then I looked it up on my blog and told him that I wore it on January 5. Thank you blog!

The embroidery at the bottom of the dress reminds me of bats...and fried eggs or donuts?  Odd that.

This dress is quite forgiving of any figure flaws and it also covers my tattoos so I don't feel like I have to wear a cardigan or jacket.

Here's the back of the dress which is almost identical to the front, other than the tie.  Holy slouchy, Batman! What's with the bad posture?

Tomorrow is a Friday before a long weekend. Here's hoping it's QUIET!

No power suits here

I had my job interview today and since I don't own a "power suit" I had to make something up. That's more fun anyway!

Pin: "Tea. Earl Grey. Hot."
Sweater: Smart Set
Dress: Tristan in NYC
Shoes: Poetic License from ModCloth

These shoes make me happy so I thought they would help with my confidence. And a basic shirt dress is classic and not too flashy.

This sweater is on its last legs. It's stretched out and pilly and probably not worth donating so I'm going to pitch it out soon or relegate it to weekend wear.

I had to wear the sweater to cover up the scandalous tattoos. The HORROR!

My interview wasn't great but it was my first one in 7 years so I'm not stressing about it too much. I'd be sad to leave my current job since I like the work I do and the people I work with but it would be nice to have a change as well. So I'm being a little laissez-faire about the whole thing.

At the end I did decide to throw in that "I have a wonderful sense of style" as a reason for why they should hire me. Think it will work? It would take a miracle.

The back of this dress is pretty interesting so it try to not keep it covered up all the time.

So glad that it's Friday! Happy Weekend!