Thrift Shop

Hey all

I have to apologise for being MIA. It’s been a hectic two weeks and I just have not had the chance to be as active on the blog and have not had time to comment either. Forgive me! Today’s look is definitely inspired by my grandmother, and its only fitting, seeing as I am wearing her skirt. Yup I wear my Grandma’s Clothes. and know, all I want to do now is sing “Thrift Shop”.

What I am wearing:

Skirt: Grandmas (old)

Shirt: TWIX (Simons)

Black Shawl: gifted

Pearl Necklace: ALDO

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Fall Colours

I wore this outfit a few weeks ago. And being one of the last few days where I could go outdoors without a jacket, I had to take advantage of the sunshine and greenery. I’m starting to get bummed about gloves, mitts, hats and of course, big puffy jackets and heavy duty boots. Clearly I am not a fan of winter, but I do love those fall colours.

 Are you hanging on to the last of summer? Or are you embracing fall?

What I am Wearing:
Skirt: My Grandmothers!
Blouse: Dynamite
Jewellery: Ring - F21
                  Bracelet - Gift
Shoes: Expression - The Bay
Belt: Dynamite c/o the Fashion Vlogger Event

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Wayback Playback

Recently I received a very sweet gift that made me feel like a giddy teenager all over again.

What was it, you ask? Well lets take a trip down memory lane. Back to the 1990s (yes I am taking you there). Remember those matching cardigan and tank top sets? Fleece Hoodies? How about shrugs? Or wait for it, the ever classic shirt with vest on stop, big silver hoops and coloured contacts. A time where big hair was the rage, where straighteners did not pack the punch of a CHI (or perhaps I couldn't afford one back then) and oversized coveralls with Timberland boots were all the rage. It takes me back to a time where I may have had a few style and wardrobe malfunctions, but can remember some pretty cool times in those crazy outfits.

How do I remember all of this? Well, music of course! I am sure most of you know that like smell, Music can trigger those nostalgic feelings.  Ace of Base brings back memories from being on of the first Cassette tapes (yes I just said Cassette tape) I bought...I would listen to "I saw the sign" over and over again, until the tape became so would up in the player that no amount of trying to wind the tape back into the cassette would straighten out the strip into coherent music again. I remember making mixed tapes and later CDs to share with family, friends, boyfriends all of which had different themes or special meaning - Slow Jams, Club Anthems, Workout Music, Classics etc.  Today, each time I hear an old school track it takes me back to my teenaged bedroom, the school lockers, chunky heeled boots, waiting for the TTC or hanging out at the Docks (in Tdot) and of course, some amazing (albeit boy-crazy) memories.

I am sure you can guess what the gift was...I received my first mixed CD in a VERY long time filled with, of course OLDIES but GOODIES :) and some new jams too, to shake it up.

These days we have our Ipods and MP3 players that spit out hundreds of tracks, but when was the last time you hand-picked a selection of songs rather than just let "shuffle" pick for you?

Today's outfit is inspired by Old School Inspirations. I'm taking you all back to the proverbial JEAN DRESS and I am SURE you, your mother, sister, girlfriend, or friend owned this, with a little bit of a modern twist (the hair is tame : ) )

What I am Wearing







Dress: RW& Co. (hand-me down)
Necklace: Forever 21
Belt: Too old to remember where its from
Boots: Guess

So if you have a chance listen to a song you listened to many years ago, and hopefully it give you a trip down memory and a little bit of that nostalgic feeling from days gone by.

N

Coffee Conundrum Compliments

Well Friends

Today is a quick (lets be honest it wont be quick) anecdote about Coffee. If you would have asked March 2010 if I was a coffee drinker the answer would have been a Resounding "NO". I never felt the need for as what people would call it a "caffeine fix". However all that began to change in April of 2010. Members of my team would go down together for their morning coffee, and so as to not feel left out I began getting a coffee myself. I would purchase a medium coffee and drink a quarter of it before it became cold and who really wants to reheat coffee in a paper cup? Anyways about a month ago for the fitness competition, I was told that a cup of coffee would be good for me. So now I religiously drink a large coffee (sometimes 2!) with out a problem> ...> .Now what is the conundrum? A) it> '> s a pretty penny from my pocket book; B) I tend to buy coffee from Timmy's andddd for some reason my cups ALWAYS leak! Has this happened to anyone else (thereby having the potential to ruin an outfit (i.e. my cream skirt)) and C) I bit the bullet and bought a Bodum French Press, but still have not found the perfect coffee grounds> ...> Any of my fellow readers care to help me out with this one?

As I was having my morning coffee a friend who will now henceforth be named as "Good Things Come in Small Packages" enlightened me on this little fun fact: Did you know.. that if you hold your nose and drink coffee.. it doesn> '> t have a taste?? The taste of coffee that we get is through its aroma so if you can> '> t smell it, you can> '> t taste it :P

Who would have known?! And you know what? I tried it and it was true! --> If you try it let me know!

As I mentioned, my "place" to go for coffee is Tim Horton's just below the escalator because its so close and I can rush back upstairs if needed. Regardless of my conundrum with Coffee, I received a wonderful compliment from the cutie patootie (and I must say gay and loving it!) coffee barista. He went off in French for about two minutes on my outfits and matching make-up and jewellery. I could help but feel extra light this morning with so many wonderful things having been said about my style. He did however berate me on the oodles of change I bring for my coffee, but nevertheless, I felt fabulous as I walked back to take the escalator to my 3rd floor cubicle.

What I am wearing:






















Skirt: Vintage Yanagi - long skirt that was altered short)
Blouse: Mango
Sweater: Costa Blanca
Belt: Streets of downtown Toronto
Jewellery: Pearls found in a Toronto Flea Market
Lipstick: Kat Von D - Backstage Bambi











Till Tomorrow Lovelies!

N