La Classe Couture jacket (last seen here), Old Navy dress, Aldo boots, Suzy belt, Le Chateau pashmina,
Sirens necklace & Auslini bangle
The other day while at work, a same-floor coworker exclaimed to me,
'You look just like my friend Laura!' turning to her friend the,
'Doesn't she look just like Laura?' We'd never spoken before, and so I
laughed and made a joke, 'Well I hope that's a.. good thing?' Of course
it was, she exclaimed. She now calls me Laura every time she sees me.
About a year ago another same-floor coworker, a man this time, noticed a
sparkly red (decorative) shoe I keep in my office atop a filing cabinet
(you know I love shoes). He started calling me Dorothy (as in the
Wizard of Oz) and it kinda just stuck. Over the months he'd call out to
me in passing, 'Hey Dorothy!' until one day I was in the (very large)
cafeteria at work in line at Tim Hortons. I spotted him a couple people
ahead of me, and when he was leaving, he saw me and shouted out, 'See
you later Dorothy!' When my turn came to order, I approach the cashier,
ordered and then he said, 'Do you prefer Dora or Dorothy?' I laughed
and finally said, 'Amanda'. He looked confused, with purpose, and I
explained it was a long story.
Last summer while leaving work one day, one of the security guards
asked me if my mother still works here? I must have looked puzzeled
because the other security guard chimmed in that it wasn't me, but this
girl Laura that works here (hey, waitaminute...). I guess
people were getting her mixed up with me too because we sort of know
each other and got to discussing it one day. Now we laugh and tend to
amicably call each other, 'Twin' when we see one another (as in, 'Hey
Twin, how are you?').
Regardless of how laughable the experiences are above, I'm never
phased or insulted when someone says I look like someone they know, or
makes up a cute nickname for me. Actually, in all honesty, I'm often
intriguied by the unknown person they are talking about. Could I really
have a 'twin' in the city? Have you ever been told you look like
someone? What about a celebrity? Apparently she is mine.
Just call me Laura Dorothy Laura.
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A.Co Designs circle vest (last seen here), American Eagle oxford (gingham), Joe Fresh oxford (solid), Dynamite skirt (last seen here), Anne Michelle heels, Givenchy tights, thrifted belt, Mark necklace & Bay bangle
Hello lovelies, please forgive the slight absence - it's been a week and I was so busy and blah blah blah, who cares right? All that matters is I'm back and that's that.
So let's talk cars. I've decided I'm going to keep my car (I know, right, after the car shopping episodes and all) as it's the smarter choice right now. I would love to have something new (I've had my car for quite a long time) but this just makes sense for now. So yesterday I went to my parent's house and my wonderful Dad put my summer tires on, fixed my trunk latch, installed a new headlight switch (I've been driving around without lights... well, I had daytime running lights but those aren't very bright at night and I'd have to hold the lever halfway towards me in order to get the highbeams to come on... I know, a little bit ghetto, but, since I was planning on buying a new car so didn't want to spend the $75 for a new switch) and replaced my burnt out signal bulb. Having a (retired) mechanic for a Dad has huge perks.
After I left their house, I did a bit of shopping (Winners & Joe Fresh) and picked up a few goodies. I'll take some pics and show you what I picked up (exciting). Also, I know I promised you birthday gift pictures and I haven't forgotten, it's just life has gotten in the way and taking perfect pictures takes a lot of time!
Lastly, I created a vlog of my favourite hair products (as someone asked for that) and loaded it onto my computer and it crashed. It won't even turn on. Of course I didn't put the video on my laptop, that would just be too easy. Le sigh. So, you might or might not be seeing that video in the future. On that note, does anyone have a good (free) video editing software? Hook a sistah up.
Mexx belt, Ardene tights & necklace
I'm writing this post from the guest bedroom on Sunday night. Why Sunday night? Because I always prepare the next day's post on the eve before. Why the guest bedroom? Meh. Our desktop computer is completely f'ed and while it has been for a while, it's gotten worse hence my working from my laptop and well that can go just about anywhere.
Back to Sunday night: we went to husband's parents' house for dinner and as per usual, I stuffed myself. It's inevitable. Every time we go there, I stuff myself. Did I mention my MIL is a chef? Not by trade, by choice, and everything she makes is so delicious I can't help myself from going back for seconds (and thirds). Tonight she made a maple-glazed salmon and chicken parm along with squash, carrots, cauliflower, baked sweet potato and dill-infused basmati rice. I know, I was drooling too. The best part: she packed me a lunch for Monday and I get to enjoy the tastiness all. over.again.
'Hey dog, you're in my shot'
Banana Republic dress (last seen here), Sirens leggings, Guess booties & Jacob bangle
Do you have any shoes / boots that you absolutely adore but rarely wear? These fall into that category for me. I've had them for almost four years but they don't get a ton of play. When they do come out, they get tons of compliments and / or looks (and they hurt my feet). I spent a pretty penny on them ($170 - which maybe for some of you isn't a lot, but to me, that's a nice chunk of change for one pair... now that's not to say I've never splurged...), but am absolutely glad I purchased despite the fact they rest in my shoe room most of the time.
PS - It's March 1st!! It's only uphill from here, baby!
I just want to give a special 'hello/thank-you/welcome' to all my loyal readers and new readers too. Your comments really make my day and I'm so happy you're here. If there's anything in particular you'd like to see or read about, drop me a line, I'd love to hear from you!
Aldo wedges (last seen here), Givenchy tights, Joe Fresh necklace & Sirens ring
Do you ever wear the belt that came with something? I never do. Okay, it's super rare. This is no exception. I was itching to pair this navy and white dress with a yellow belt but didn't have one. I looked through all my belts and the closest thing was a light lime green belt. That is until I remembered I had this belt, which I don't think I've ever worn, that came with this dress. Perfect! Done & done.
I am seriously itching for warmer weather so I can get back to taking photos outside, this is seriously a tease.
Finally, this dress was purchased on a recently shopping trip with my girl friend. It's from Zellers. Yes, Zellers. I paid $35 for it, and it's lined. Pretty, 'eh? And no, that's not my real hair.
I wear this blazer a lot but I never roll up the sleeves to reveal the you're-suppose-to-reveal pattern (stripes). I just feel like everyone and their mother rolls up their blazer sleeves, that's 'the look' and I don't necessarily want to be 'the look', I want to make my own look. I made an exception this time because I loved the idea of the two patterns playing with each other (the dress and the stripes).
Mexx dress, Aldo flats (last seen here), unknown tights, Suzy necklace & A.Co Designs bracelet
Dresses with pockets. Seriously awesome. I have a few. I've insisted a few. This one is no exception. I bought this dress three years ago and still wear it, still get compliments on it, and still love it. I've never belted it nor worn it without tights, and I think I've always worn it with flats because the hemline is quite short on me. Sometimes you get stuck in your own fashion box and can't see beyond it, and while I certainly think it's important to step outside the box often, it's almost just as important to know what works and to sometimes stick with it.
It's Friday! Yipee! What are your weekend plans my lovely readers? I'm planning on checking out a friend's new place (and potentially downing some vino while at it), finally setting up my sewing machine and celebrating my Grammy's birthday.
Have a great weekend!
Bamboo boots, Urban Original belt, Aldo necklace, Bay bangle & Mexcian bangle
Lovely readers, I did it again: I cut a shirt into a skirt. I had this Joe Fresh 3/4 sleeve scoop neck top sitting in my closet for a year or two. I really liked it, I did, it just didn't like me. So, during my closet clean out (a couple weekends ago) I was debating what to do with it. I mean, I wasn't ready to part ways with it, not by any means, but at the same time, it was getting worn. It needed a reinvention. So, with my trusty scissors, I cut a straight line from under the armpit and made it into a skirt. Oh, and I'm loooving this skirt. Loving! Others were loving it too. The skirt was getting tons of love. I feel like before I give away any more clothes I must ensure they cannot be cut into skirts, because if they can, well look out. I mean, looks like I'll be adding a few more skirts to my wardrobe for free. And on that note, I have a tutorial/DIY coming on this so you too can make your very own skirt from a shirt - so check back this weekend for that.
So I'm wearing this jacket for probably the fourth or fifth time. It's J.Crew, I picked it up at the thrift score, I mean store, and paid like, peanuts (which technically translates to $7). It was a little big so I put it in the dryer, that helped a bit, not enough, but I just belt it and that makes up for it. Anyways. While working away, I don't know what prompted me to look at my armpit, but I did and what did I find?! A large hole. A hole in my sweet J.Crew blazer. I felt embarrassed. How many times had I worn this jacket and not realized?! Had anyone seen?! No wonder it was at the thrift store! This must be fixed, I thought to myself, or I'll have to spend the remainder of the day keeping my arms down (not an easy feat for someone as enthusiastic as me). I swiftly check the other armpit and sure enough it had a hole too - the exact same size! So I took the jacket off, pulled out my box of safety pins and totally safety-pinned those suckers shut. Now if I would just figure out how to thread my new sewing machine I could fix it in a less ghetto way.
* Reminder: today is the last day to enter my give-away
* Today is the second-last day to vote for me to win the shoe contest on FB.
Vote here. (Check out my shoe room).
Dynamite blazer (last seen here), Smart Set top, H&M tank, Joe Fresh skirt, Aldo heels (last seen here), Suzy belt, Swatch watch, Michael Kors bracelet, Elizabeth Emily necklace & gifted BCBG beaded bracelet
While cleaning out my closet on the weekend, I came across this skirt, or should I say tank... yes ladies, that's right, tank top. It was a long, stretch cotton tank that I purchased over a year ago and never wore. I loved it, it just didn't love me. It was semi-baggy, but in the wrong places, frankly, just unflattering. I was about to chuck it when I decided to be experimental. I chopped off the top part of the tank by cutting a line straight across the shirt, directly under the arm pits. Voila! Instant skirt! It's actually pretty awesome and I rocked it immediately.
Secondly, do I look tanned? That could be because when I took these photos I had just come from getting a spray tan. So in reality, I shouldn't really look tanned because it takes 6-8 hours for the tan to show up... but I got a (spray) tan a few days earlier, so, I already had colour. I was also wearing my (signature) beige (large) fishnets too but those are no good to put back on after getting a spray tan... unless you want diamond markings all over your legs in 6-8 hours.
Lastly, see the dust on my shoes? No? Well you will when you see the last picture. That's from work. The carpets, I swear, do they vacume those things?! Whenever I wear any leather or shiny shoes they get covered in dust. Not a huge deal... except for when you forget to wipe them off and go to take pictures for your blog and they look all dusty... right...
Jacob oxford, Smart Set one-sleeved sweater, Urban Behaviour skirt (thrifted & last seen here), unknown tights,
Aldo shoes (last seen here), Joe Fresh necklace, Bay bangle & Mexican bracelet
Can you believe I purchased this oxford and one-sleeved sweater both over eight years ago? It's true, and I'm still wearing them (rare!). I recently had this sweater taken in so it would be more fitted (something it never was and always bothered me) and I am now getting more use of it than ever before. I do tend to hold onto clothing for quite some time, but usually not this long and this is actually a combination I wore so many years ago and here we are, all together again.
Givenchy tights, Le Chateau bangle & Lia Sophia ring
It's rare for me to not incorporate colour into my outfit, but I felt like doing something monochromatic on this day and really love how it turned out (new fave personal trend? We shall see... ). I was also pretty much a poster board for Mexx on this day, which is rare as I tend to mix as much as I can. However, I just purchased this top on Boxing Day and have had this skirt for two years (as if I'm trying to say, 'It's not like I saw it on the mannequin and made it mine' - ha).
Happy 1.11.11 !
La Classe Couture jacket, H&M dress, Chinese Laundry belt,
Liliana studded pumps (last seen here) Old Navy tights & Suzy necklace
Honestly, how many (faux) leather jackets can I buy in one season?! This would be the third, or fourth, considering I bought two at the same time. I know. The worst part? It's now too cold here to actually wear them outside, however, I was super anxious to put this bad boy to good use so I made it work for indoors - and I'm quite pleased (so pleased that I belted it over another outfit within a week).
So Christmas is a mere three days away (omg, typing that just make me freak out a little more) and I'm so unprepared. My shopping is almost done (is it ever really done? Like, don't you always feel you need, 'just one more thing'? ...story of my life) but I haven't started wrapping. That was supposed to be last night and I ended up making some jewelery for a few friends as Christmas gifts (still productive) plus I had a couple orders from customers as well. Tonight I will wrap, I must, I must, I must increase ... the amount of wrapping I do...? Right. How about just start. Sheesh. I'm on a time crunch tonight too, as my girl friend and I are doing our gift exchange tonight around 9pm and I just found out that her boyfriend got her one of the same things I got her (out of three items I have for her). Awesome. So, I will be on a mad hunt to exchange it for something else (yes, all tonight before the exchange, before doing all my wrapping and all that jazz). I'll be sure to post about our exchange and show you my goodies! Yipee, Christmas is fun!
Asos dress, Stitches cardigan (last seen here), Seduction skirt, Qupid heels (last seen here),
Ardene fishnets, Bijoux Terner necklace & H&M bangle
{ acting a fool }
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