Morange Please!

lipstick MAC Morange

denim jacket Parasuco

grey wrap Dish

tank Silver

skirt Talula (Aritzia)

In the mood for something new this weekend and stuck in my hometown that has ZERO shopping, I went to the MAC counter for a little pick me up. I have no idea what possessed me to ask to try on tangerine lipsticks. Debating between Morange and Neon Orange I decided that the first was just a little brighter and a bit more orange so it was the one. I've lived in this colour all weekend, it has a way of making you feel fabulous!

I rediscovered this 90s jean jacket lurking the the depths of my closet, I'd forgotten how easy it was to layer over anything and everything. It survived the closet purge.

There's no guarantees of a focused picture when you hand your slr over to someone!

Spring 2012 Trends: Youthful Innocence at Louis Vuitton (Lace & Pastels)



Given my propensity for lace, it's probably no surprise that it's my favourite trend for spring. Of all the collections that showcased it, the Louis Vuitton line was by far my favourite and not just because Kate Moss walked in the show! The subtle use of pastels in the pieces was the most appealing aspect; dresses with an almost ombre effect, soft pinks and minty greens overlaid with white over-sized eyelet lace meant that anyone could wear the colours of the season without having to worry if they were flattering. 

This was a super sweet collection that channeled a youthful romantic vibe, reminiscent of the 60s. Besides being mesmerized by the doily lace, ostrich feathers and eye catching accessories, I was struck by the silhouettes and longer hemlines. Everything looked slightly vintage yet modern in a modest way. There was a bit of an over-sized, but balanced feel to the details; exaggerated collars, big buttons and large lace cutouts working in harmony with the shapes that appeared on the catwalk. 

The accessories were as beautiful as the rest of the collection; candy coloured shoes interspersed with metallic accents, purses that looked like they'd go with anything, dishevelled up-dos topped with rhinestone tiaras and headbands, I look forward to seeing if Marc Jacob's fashion fairytale influences what's available in stores this spring.  

photos via Vogue, Vogue UK & Tumblr (uncredited)

I need a closet overhaul stat!

I know that everyone goes through the I-hate-everything-in-my-closet-and-have-nothing-to-wear phase once and awhile; right now that's me. I spent most of the week sorting through my clothes, donating things that I don't wear anymore, (I'm considering putting a few things like this dress on ebay, as long as it's not an arduous process) and organizing the ones I do. Now that I've cleared out a lot of stuff, it's easy to see what I have and what I'm missing. Plus, the floor is visible for the first time in a long time!

I'm really into mustard this season and although it was popular in the blogging world, it didn't seem to be in stores around here. I managed to find this sweater; love the colour but hate the metallic detailing on the cuffs, hence the rolled up sleeves. The hemline of the dress is fun, the back is just a few inches longer than the front, I guess it would be considered a high-low dress.

sweater Banana Republic

dress Blu Moon (Planet Blue)

boots Town Shoes

bag Material Girl

rosaries Vintage

well hello there jeffrey campbell boots

Jeffrey Campbell Gene

It's almost time to stop with the ankle boots. Almost, but not quite! I haven't been this obsessed over a pair of boots since the Libby Ticks. The studs and the chains on these things, the studs and the chains!!!!

I have a hard time finding shoes, I don't find a lot of brands comfortable and on top of that my size is quick to sell out. Hemming and hawing over shoes usually means they're gone by the time I decide to get them.  If I see something I love (which surprisingly isn't often) I have to act quickly, and in this case I did. There's nothing like waiting for a package to come in the mail, it's a little like Christmas!

tap shorts? love em!

First of all, lets talk about these shorts. Ummm I love them. They're quite similar to these bloomers, except they aren't sheer and they don't have an annoying elastic band on the leg. Defiantly a cold weather short (which is really funny when you think about it) since they're made of polyester. I doubt they'd be very comfortable in any sort of heat, so I'm wearing them as much as I can now. The only thing stopping me from ordering more is the fact I already have a bad habit of wearing the same thing over and over in different colours.

I cannot say how much I love these shorts and their lace trim. Only downside is they fit a bit big. 

 

shorts Free People

tights Joe Fresh

Purse FCUK

tank Aritzia

sweater Ecote (Urban Outfitters)

shoes Sperry Topsiders

rings & things

Borderline too short skirt and 3 finger ring are F21 finds from the weekend. The ring took a bit of getting used to because its a strange feeling to have one's fingers joined together and restricted by metal. Playing pool and typing proved to be a bit tricky but apparently not enough to stop me from going back to get it in silver. 

boots Jeffrey Campbell

skirt F21 

blouse Wilfred (Aritzia)

bag Nine West

cardigan Costa Blanca

nail polish Essie Angora Cardi

lets keep our fingers crossed

Let today be THE day! We're looking at more places in Ottawa, and I'm really hoping we find something we like. Fingers crossed.  As much as I like to travel I'm getting tired of being a wandering nomad.

It's Ottawa Fashion Week, I'm hoping to catch some shows tomorrow. I have nothing to wear, I'm so sick of everything I've packed!! I think we might have to check out some of the vintage stores downtown and possibly the mall. The mall on a Saturday yikes, that place is always a zoo.

Wildfox

Going through the Wildfox lookbooks, I made my way back to the one from fall. Oversized glasses, luxe velour, fringe and fur, I love everything except the logo/message t-shirts. A great collection that channels the spirit of the past.

(photos from here)

3 day weekend

dress American Apparel, sweater H&M, bag FCUK,

boots Town Shoes, coat vintage, belt Thrifted

Spent Saturday in Ottawa looking at places, had lunch at Vons and watched all the people walking by carrying ice skates. Figured out shooting in continuous mode is the best way to take pictures in a public place. Minimizes the time in that people have to wonder what you're doing! Wore my favourite vintage coat which sadly is starting to fade in spots. I've already had it repaired twice (the collar ripped and the bottom hem came out), sadly I think it's nearing the end. It's time to start searching vintage shops for another coat.

just call me bambi

The Jeffrey Campbell Zeke's have arrived! They put me well over 6 feet tall, but they're beautiful so who cares?! These wedges (I learned last night) aren't so practical for walking from point A to B, especially when the distance between point A and B is covered by a sheet of ice. Luckily I had a chivalrous arm to hold onto so I survived, but gained the nickname Bambi. The novelty of new shoes got the best of me last night, but it's out of my system now. Sadly I may have to retire these till the spring or risk breaking an ankle. Besides the leopard print I love the whole ankle cuff thing going on. Amazing!

Also I'd like to say thank you to Sherrie of Sherriarmour, Dusty from Girls Love Fried Pickles, and Jenna of Bows & Leopard for nominating/giving Hippie Lace blog awards. Even though I'm a huge slacker these days at blogging, I haven't forgotten. The awards are greatly appreciated :) So thanks!

Mix & Match

This week seems to be all about red, white, and blue.

I'm kicking myself because I tried on a pair of Aritzia leather shorts last week and didn't get them, but now I wish I had! I keep think of ways I could wear them. Chances are they won't be there when I go back because they were on sale. The hunt for leather shorts continues!

outfit 1

red skirt & blue cardigan Antropologie

lace shirt Aritzia

rosary Vintage
bag Material Girl by Madonna

outfit 2

lace skirt Forever 21

belt & shawl vintage

polka dot blouse Zara

 

 (the wall is always a different shade of red depending on what time of day it is)

somebody that i used to know

sweater Anthropologie

coat and hat H&M

velvet beaded purse Zara

long necklace Club Monaco

Random beaded velvet purse, old pants from high school that I can never seem to part with, my favourite anthro sweater and a hat to attempt to hide my hair until I figure out what to do with it. Worn yesterday when the temps dropped below zero and wearing a skirt was out of the question.

It was a pretty laid back weekend because I didn't have to travel anywhere (so happy about this) and I had access to my entire closet rather than a small selection of stuff I crammed into a suitcase! I slept in, went out for dinner, hung out at my friends house (where I accidentally spilled a giant box of cookies on her floor making the hugest mess ever! It was hilarious only because she's a bit of a neat freak and the box totally dropped in slow motion), and best of all Jay was home :) 

We went to Jay's family Superbowl Sunday party where no one watched the game, everyone watched the half time show, (Madonna looks amazing can I please look that fit when I'm in my 50s?!) and I learned how to play gin rummy. On a completely different note this song/band/cover by Walk off the Earth is something else, 5 people playing one guitar and it sounds amazing. Stripped down songs like this make me happy.