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Channelling Pretty Woman?

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Forgive my horrid hair and face. This was me after a full day of sleeping, tanning, swimming, relaxing, gorging on hot-dogs, sleeping some more, slathering sunblock all over my mug and bod, and no makeup. My first great sunny weekend of the year at Sibbald Point!

What you should look at are the boots. I am debating whether to keep these or not. These are Jeffrey Campbells, but looks to me like he was definitely “inspired” by Chloe and Rodarte. It was love at first sight when I saw them at Browns, but now I am having second thoughts. Are these too…hooker-ish? I cannot decide. Leave or love? Help!

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My Fall Wish List!

What I want right now…for Fall!

Wish List

1. Thigh-High Boots with Stacked Heels (impractical? yes! trendy? yes! fantabulous? YES!)

2. Marni Crystal Ring (I might settle for H&M though…too trendy and too pricey)

3. Motorcycle Boots (perhaps in Brown suede?)

4. Alexander McQueen Clutch…to die for!

5. Leather Pants (baby powder not included)

6. Givenchy Nightingale (a classic)

7. Anything Shredded (tees, leggings, jeans)

8. Leather Gloves (studded, or with a zip)

9. Studded/Belted Ankle Boots

10. More Love (after all, it’s all you need!)

What’s on your wish list?

Polyvore pic with links after the jump!

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What I’m Wearing: Strangers’ Wedding (Follow Up)

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A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about going to “strangers’ wedding”, and my dilemma over what to wear on their big day. So, this is the final result…After much delibiration, I guess I settled on the classic boring look, choosing simple black pumps to go with my lacy dress to attend Nolan and Natasha’s (no longer strangers) fantabulous wedding. No crazy accessories or extravagant hair-dos either. Oh well, I guess sometimes, the simpler – the better! What about you? Do you go for a more daring look when attending big events?

One more pic after the jump!

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What I’m Wearing: Twin Dressing

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What I’d like to know is how often does this happen to you??? Because it happens to Jo and I all the time! I mean, a lot! If you’re thinking whether this was intentional – no it wasn’t. I mean who decides to wear a bright orange dress to work??? We do! On any given day, chances are, Jo and I will at least have the same earrings, similar belt, or the exact same outfit. Sometimes we even decide to do silly things to our makeup on the same day (blue mascara on a casual Friday)! I can think of at least 5 instances or us wearing nearly identical outfits…It’s not that weird if you take into account the fact that we shop at mostly same stores, and have a similar style. But this often? It’s starting to freak me out! I’ll try to take pics of all the items that we wear that are similar or the same and keep track of our twin dressing here.

So tell me, do you and your friends dress alike?

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Jo in an orange Club Monaco dress.

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Moi, wearing H&M.

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What I’m Wearing: Strangers’ Wedding

No, I’m not planning to crash someone’s wedding, although that’s on my list of “before 30” to-dos. The wedding I’m planning to attend this Saturday is of two people that I had never met (friends of the b/f), hence the “strangers” bit. And since I’m not quite sure how dressy the event will be, I’m thinking something classic and safe. I don’t want to stand out, nor look overly sexy. The plan is to wear a black lace overlay tube dress with beige/nude lining underneath. My inspiration for the outfit will be Erin Wasson at Teen Vogue event earlier in the year (minus the showing panties), and A/W 2009 Balmain/Dior runway shows.

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Summer dress-ing

My summer uniform consists of a multitude of dresses, sandals, flats, and cardigans. Boring, I know! But once the mercury starts to rise, it’s easy to come up with various excuses to wear yet another dress. For one, they are super easy – one piece, no thinking/effort required, 5 minutes and I’m out the door. Dresses are also a great way to show off your tanned legs, or get those ghost-like stems tanned. Dresses are girly, yet sexy, and are so nice and breezy to wear. I love dresses!

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What I’m Wearing: My Birthday

Birthday in less than 1 week. Panic is starting to set in. Only 5 years till I’m 30!!! Time is a-running out, yet so many things on “the list” are left untouched and unfinished…Welcome to my yearly birthday freak out.

This year, I am getting much closer to the big 3-0 mark… This year should be worse. But this year is different. Different, because at this moment, actually feel very content. And feel like for the first time in a little while have time to actually live my life and be happy (stop and smell the tulips, lilacs, etc).

Got no complaints and no regrets. And to celebrate all this happiness, I will stuff myself into a Herve Leger inspired dress by H&M. Put an oversized Zara “boyfriend” blazer on. Wrap a hardcore-hardware belt around my waist and stick my feet into Zanotti-esque Balmain-ish Aldo shoes. Will dance till no longer am able to stand. Will drink Malibu and Pineapple juice (or Coronas). Will not think about the unaccomplished, but instead will celebrate the items crossed off my list. Like swimming with the dolphins, or visiting my best friend in Switzerland, or finally getting my Canadian Passport. Instead of dreading being “another year older, none wiser”, will seize the day and……..Oh, who am I kidding??? I am 1 Jello cup, 2 grey hairs and 5 back pains away from the nursing home! I hate birthdays!

What I’m Wearing: Paris

I got these ridiculous-looking shoes at H&M a few weeks ago. They are green, purple, yellow…They are ridiculous and I love them! A while ago I wanted to buy 2 pairs of shoes, same type, different colors and wear them mixed/matched (ie. blue on one foot, pink on the other). I never could justify buying 2 pairs of the same shoes, even if they were different colors, thus I never brought this idea to life. With my new ridiculous H&M shoes, however, I think I’ll be able to achieve the same look without shelling out for 2 pairs.

And even though the collage of what I’m planning to wear in Paris doesn’t really show the actual shoes, the ones below capture the idea pretty well…alas not as ridiculously.

What I’m Wearing: Krakow

Going to Europe for the third time in a row! This time my itinerary includes London, Paris, Krakow, Zakopane, and Almaty! It’s coming up so soon and I am way too excited! And for a shopoholic such as myself, one of the most exciting things about going away is…packing and deciding what to bring!

This year’s trip will definitely be a test of my packing skills. Thing is…I am going for 3 weeks, and all I am allowed to bring is a carry-on size luggage (20 kg) and a large shoulder bag. Some (Al and Mar) would say that it’s an impossible task, others (myself) would call it a challenge! I’ve been able to make ends meet with such a modest luggage allowance for the past 2 years, but that was only for 2 week-long trips…not 3! One extra week of clothes might break this proverbial camel’s back. Let’s see, shall we?

So this WIW (What I’m Wearing) features items that I am planning to bring to Krakow, Poland. I’ve never been to Poland, but for some reason, I keep thinking florals, wavy/braidy/hippy hair and red lips. Thus, the set below, which features all of the above. I wonder how the old cobblestone streets of Krakow would feel under these naughty YSL cage shoes?

Items featured in this set
Dress: Forever 21
Shoes: YSL
Bag: Miu Miu
Make up: Clinique

WHAT I WORE

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