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Pick of the season.

2009-11-18T13:08:00.003-05:00

Hello fashion fiends.
I must say quite some time has gone by since I have been completely in love with a garment- well the time has come :)
A gorgeous cardigan has arrived at my neighbourhood friendly, near and dear, shopping haven; Little 5ifth.
I cant even list all of the possible ways you can mix and match this peice. Dress it up Dress it down: WEAR it with a dress- the possibilities are endless.

I leave it to you to admire.
XO fashion loving friend.

Little 5ifth.

2009-10-04T14:00:00.002-04:00

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that time of year again

2009-09-09T14:32:00.007-04:00

FALLLLL. I love fall, always have always will. I like the pretty leaves, the lack of mosquitos, the safer driving conditions, and the general get things done atmosphere.
MOST OF ALL I love fall for the wardrobing: boots, jackets, sweaters, gloves, scarves, dark denim, and SO MUCH MORE.
I thought since every one is doing there fall pics- I would give you mine.
OF COURSE plaid, aka tartan, aka lumberjackie chic is back in, and of course I love it, it has post world war I and II sophistication all over it. (I see plaid I think books).
And of course scarves and shalls are still in, different prints, patterns, fabrics: we've gotten so attached to our neck accessories I say we keep it up!
AND MOST DEFFINANTLY boots boots boots, of course all heel heights, the cowboy, the motorcyle, the moccasin, all in! the over the knee the ankle, ALL IN.
however, since I've worn my uggs out, I've got my eye on these BRILLIANT Marc Jacobs boots,

another option would be these duck line MJ's for even colder weather.

And lemme tell ya, I've never been such a fan of leather until this FALL, such beatiful butter soft leather out there.
DEFF pick up a jacket, and some gloves. When choosing gloves, keep it super chic with short driving gloves, or long elbow length...
for example:

However, there is nothing like fall knits. Fingerless gloves are an all time fave of mine. To really pull a boho look off, invest in a lovely tuque or slouch hat.
ALRIGHT, i think thats enough out of me, happy shopping folks. xo

shimmy and shake.

2009-09-03T16:20:00.004-04:00

To be perfectley honest I have always been a fan of Shakira, I think it stems from the fact that she is so totally my hair idol, anyway, Shakira is lookin HOTTER THAN EVER. Between her Vanity Fair spread and her video SHE WOLF, shes right back on the A-LIST.

She is seriously pretty,and I LOVE these dressess.

Finally, the song I have been rockin out to for weeks now:

She is so vampy, I just love it!

feeling left out

2009-08-27T23:21:00.003-04:00

I feel a little left out, due to the fact that I did NOT recieve my fall 09 Holt Renfrew Catelogue, however I looked through a friends, and boy oh boy am I thankful that FALL is just around the corner. It is without a doubt, my favorite season. The boots, the tartan, scarves, toped off with rich colours, and textured fabrics.

THE FOLLOWING, is my new fave fall boot. Yes I still love the "over the knee" boot. Loving the heel hight, and the almond shaped toe. All brought to you by the Italian handy work of Alberto Fermani, this is known as the OTK Leather Boot which retails at about $750.00. WHICH is worth it due to the fact that each pair is hand crafted, on the one Italian coast. Talk about artwork.

hmmm. gotta love boots!

so, I've been thinking...

2009-08-21T23:14:00.002-04:00

I've been pre-occupied lately. Finishing University, has led me to a bookstore where I (not so) cosmically stumbled upon "YOU MAJORED IN WHAT?". Im surprised I haven't written this book. I could not even estimate the number of times i have been asked what I plan to do with my english degree over the last four years, I STILL cant answer the question any better than: ummmm, get a job....
I think I've been living like one of the annoying people on "the apprentice" the ones that want to the job, but only put in 25-50% of the effort, and feel super let down despite their lack of hard work and dedication. I think I've been trying so hard to get by lately that I got all soft and weak and complainy all the time.
SO I'm hoping this new book helps me turn things back around, once and for-all, I'm giving myself a year...

While on my bookstore adventure I noticed "the secret" has some sort of a 'gratuity journal' optional for purchase, so in the spirit of the divine revelations of "the secret" I will acknowledge my gratitude to the universe.

first off, I am thankful that the september issue of flare is ONLY $1.99. For many reasons: it proves you can still buy something with your pocket change, that the world of fashion CAN be affordable, and most importantly that I don't have to sacrifice a meal for a magazine!

FLARE=LOVE

Joshua Jackson

2009-06-10T12:28:00.002-04:00

Consider me smitten. I finally watched the movie, One Week, in which Joshy (Joshua Jackson) stars-it was SOOO GOOD. I can safely say this is the FIRST Canadian movie that I thoroughly enjoyed. A film with a monotone narrator develops into on an ironic and hilariously poetic story. A story which poses the question of life and unfulfilled goals, "what would you do if you only had one week left to live." So Joshy plays Ben, a Toronotonian who has been diagnosed with a fatal cancer, he buys a motorcycle and escapes towards his life's solution, leaving behind his fiance to figure things out while exploring a seemingly infinite abyss-Canada. There are parts of this movie that came unexpectedly and made me laugh whole heartedly out loud. It pays tribute to the beauty and hilarity of sight seeing across Canada.

Here are my two favorite Canadian men..

Im not going to lie, previous to this, i think i have spent the last 3 weeks catching up on 6 years of Dawson's Creek, an angsty teen drama which was ever so popular, comparable to The OC or even GG and OTH, but with more wit and banter, in my opinion. Gotttta love it.

why NOT?

2009-03-28T12:04:00.004-04:00

I CANNOT believe I missed the release of this collaboration: SERGIO ROSSI + PUMA = FUNNNNN.

NOT my usual style, but they did something right here, because im wondering when I can grab some free time and SHOP.
shooooot you all, I love these for the spring-summer, heck why not fall.

CHECK IT.
they come in reg sneak(y) style, offered in SILVER OR PURPLE, but the black is my fave.

AND THIS... IS SO UNLIKE ME, but i think the following pumps with some rolled up jeans, or a cute lil summer dress and TIGHTS would be show stopping, jaw dropping, and uber comfy.

NOW that is a comfort heel, like I've nevaaa seen before *sigh*

SO NICE OUT.

2009-03-27T12:26:00.002-04:00

YAAAY. I love this weather.
All I can think about is that feeling when I finish a REALLY GOOD semester.
All I wanna do is read, and relax, watch movies and chill with good people. OH YA andddddd SHOPPPPPPPP.
I'm W=waiting for new stuff to come into LITTLE 5th RIGHT NOW....
anticipation can be annoying....
I reallllly need to hit the gym.

ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL DAYYYYYYYY. XOXOOX

these "shades" are not okay with me-sorry!

2009-03-19T16:53:00.004-04:00

SLANTIES? slits for sun protection.... i do NOT get it. not at all.... not EVEN a little, not even a bit.
http://slanties.com is where u can buy them for $75 (outrageous)

HOWEVER, if you wanna look this cool... do it.

cant see? no big- neither can he...

back in time?

2009-03-07T20:36:00.009-05:00

UH OH. Is it possible that our new looks for spring are reminiscent of the great depression? Yes. Its all coming back, and though its being reinvented, etc etc, the symbolism behind the fab '09 looks is echoing that of the 1930's great depression.
Lets begin, SO this season, one of our fave looks is all about the feminine shape- the hourglass, we are enhancing our hips again ladies, thats right our HIPS.
exhibit a) a super hot Eryn Brinie dress

b) Simply chic Thread Social dress.... love it, and it reminds me of Wonder Woman which is rather fitting for the era.

c)THEN we move on to skirts, but not just skirts, very full minis. this one for example by Rory Beca. VERY flirty

d) Not to mention that tuxedo styles and blazers are back, pour example, this Rock & Republic number

(that would be CUTE with the skirt right!)

e)FINALLY, even soft, khaki pants are back....Which i love for the comfort, but didnt think would happen...rock these with some gladiators and that TUX. ur good to go...anywhere. AND um, these are from Converse One Star, believe it or not, see Target.

MY POINT IS, that with a recession comes not this "feel fab on a low/no budget look" but there is this whole masculinity/sex appeal that comes out in womens fashion. It's interesting that we follow fashion trends in history based on economics and politics, but its kinda undeniable right? I mean, point in case. look at the photos above. And the whole Wonder Woman look says it all- the whole who needs men, "woman rule for all reasons including their hot bods so show it off" look.

As long as we don't go back to belly (shivers) tops, because there is a shortage of fabrics- its all good. SURELY im not the first one to have noticed this, but i wonder, has the time come that we no longer cringe at the thought of shoulder pads? Can we no longer mock tapered and worse pleated pants? Guess not, heres to an open fashion mind-cheers!

wear with anything

2009-02-26T09:42:00.003-05:00

I AM CONVINCED this is the ultimate gladiator. PERFECT colour... perfect style... perfect designer (Balenciaga...not so perfect price $895.... SOOO I have now until warm weather comes to find a much cheaper alternative...wish me luck

MAN so cute with the harem pants below (love)

the sun is addictive.

2009-02-25T11:29:00.008-05:00

I WANT SPRING. I could not stress this enough IM SICK of wearing my winter coat, and having to moisturize my hands like ALL the time, and watch my step when I get out of the car so that i don't a)slip on the ice and break my hip. and b) so that i don't get all dirty from my salty and slushy car.

LIKE GOSH SPRING, JUST COME. I want to go for walks, and wear cute outfits.

SPEAKING OF CUTE OUTFITS I think its time everyone get addicted to HAREM PANTS they are cute, and comfy, super comfy, AND you can ACTUALLY wear the a billion different ways, for example, these ones from free people are GREAT and I DOOOO believe are coming to a little 5th store near you :)

THERE you go, and I better not hear another person refer them to "hammer pants" because, well, its disrespectful... or something :)

the oscars have come and gone.

2009-02-24T12:16:00.004-05:00

BUT we have the photos to reminisce about.... It truly was a good show, I love the oscars, watch 'em every year, and have been since i was a wee one. Just a matter of time until im up their recieving my own..... [WHAT, it COULD happen]
ANYWAY, look who it is, my fave new (should be) couple, Justin Long and Ginnifer Goodwin, and John Mayer jumped in the photo too... he' s cool enough

AND the winner of best supporting actress, Penelope Cruz, she totally deserves this, if not based on her acting, her total, charm, grace and cuteness..... I've NEVER seen a winner SOOOO HAPPPY to have won, she had that award with her allll night, took photos with it, brought it to the Oprah show the day after, she loves it!! i love her, and so does everyone else.

OH YA, best actress went to KATE, NICE. she looked GORGEOUS mind you, i think she looks better with age or something, and i totally feel bad for Maryl, she is officially worthy of a life time achievment award, she has been in soooo many amazing movies, been nominated, and yet to win, i do believe. your time will come (back) Maryl. PLUS she looks amazing, especially for her age so she probably doesnt give a care what people think about her anymore. ha

WATCHING the oscars makes me want to watch more movies.... i need to compile a list of must sees

style is about intelligence

2009-02-20T15:14:00.002-05:00

Leave it to the styling maverick Patricia Fields to disrecard the impact that the recession would have on fashion.
HALLOOO, Personally, my favorite styles stem from looks of the 1930's depression, glitz and glam, and new lengths in dressess. and then after that, the boho era of the 70's the counter culturalists who refused to indulge in money, but created unique and notable trends none the less, which many of us re-create on the daily

NICELY put Ms. Patricia Fields. <3

it all makes sense now.

2009-02-18T13:27:00.004-05:00

Last night, I FINALLY watched "He's Just Not That Into You" it was fantastic. I totally understand how simple it is now. EVERYBODY knows that Ginnifer Goodwin totally represents me in that movie, I most certainly am guilty for looking for the "signs" and analyzing the stupidest things such as "he said it was nice meeting me" therefore, Justin Long has become my hero. I first fell in love with him once he convinced me to purchase a MacBook through his wit on all those commercials. But last night he just put the cherry on top, his character explaining how SIMPLE it is to know whether a guy is into you, or not.
The dilemma with the movie being that i could tell HE was into HER before either of the characters knew it, and further, when HE tried to refuse it, i KNEW he would come crawling back, and he did, and i got that giddy school girl feeling in the theatre.

Now that i think about it, im pretty sure these two actors are single. Justin Long broke up with Drew, or she broke up with him, and Ginnifer Goodwin is also back on the market..... someone needs to hook these two UP.

ITS A BEAUTIFUL MORNINGGGGGGG, ahhhh.

2009-02-09T10:30:00.003-05:00

SO, on my drive into the office (aka library) this morning, some dumb bitch on the edge said she didn't like Jennifer Hudson's dress at the grammys last night, and i was like.... HMMMMM interesting, sometimes her stylists do put her in some honky outfits, but recently she has been lookin fineeeeeee. SO, i had to look it up. And well, UMMMM HELLOOO. SHE LOOKED STUNNING. dumb edge bitch. THIS is actually one of her best looks, I can safely say it, and I stand on it.

YOU GO, JENNIFER HUDSON.... YOU WORK 'EM CURVES!!!!

kelly peaked with the original 90210.

2009-02-06T16:16:00.003-05:00

SOOOO, when I was a wee one, I secretly wanted to be Kelly Taylor, who didnt? She had nice clothes, got to paint her room black all by herself, AND got Dylan :O.

WELL Kelly Taylor is not at her prime anymore, Donna is officially hotter, I truly never thought I would say that. I hated donna, she was annoyingly skinny, annoyingly good, and all around annoying! BUT now with two babies she's lookin' hotter than Kelly...

KELLY HAS CHUBBY KNEES, and the whole "ill just wear a big bag to conceal my flaws" thing, just didn't work..... shoot. Sorry Kel, but HEY, Im not sayin' I'm any betta. xo.

STEPPIN UP!!!

2009-02-02T18:58:00.006-05:00

OKAY, so i bought some books, that have been raved and raved about, and are even supposed to change my life, well im ready, but i dont have much time to read them. Maybe im sick of reading, and now i just like the idea of it as opposed to the actual practice of it, PLUS, my eyes start to hurt after a while.... signs of old age at 21 :(
ANYWYA. i bought: Outliers, and A New Earth, and im only about 50 pages into each.
I DID, purchase a new daytimes..... im a sucker for shit like this, and IT WAS ON SALE, so i figured it was legit. PLUSSSS, i figured it looks a lot more professional-boho-chic in comparison to my UofGone

ANDDDDDD. I got my mom to buy me a water bottle, an enviro friendly/heath savy aluminum one... It is surprisingly very light weight, i even forget im carrying it when i shove it in my huge shcool purse, PLUS I GOT PURPLES, and u better believe the selling point was the wavy detail!!! And dont worry, i took that useless clip thing offff... nice try tho, OGGI waterbottle folks!

NEEDLESS TO SAY, im makin big changes here; reading motivational/inspiration books, DAY-PLANNING, and sippin on H20 as if i would die without it.

OH, ALMOST FORGOT, the apple people are FINALLLY going to take care of my lil ipod. IM SO EXCITED!!!!! music is even going to be back in my life. So i can get my $20 back from canadian tire, which is where i purchased some fake ipod.... but didnt even get to open it yet, SCORE!!!!!! I WIN.

Now i just need to find a NEW hairstylist.... sorry Dan... (he doesnt read this anyway) JUST aint cutting' it anymore (no pun intended)!!!!

ego-identification.

2009-01-30T20:47:00.006-05:00

I have been reading this book, well i read a lot of books, but THIS ONE in particular book is supposed to change my life... "A New Earth" by Eckhart Tolle.Its a good book, and its about re-awakening the "self" and it talks about what it means to be YOU, etc etc etc. ANYWAY there is this whole section about how material things shouldn't define a person, and you should not be obsessed with them, so on and so forth. HOWEVER, I love pretty, shiny, things, such as shoes for instance. And I understand that they don't define me, but that is because IM like a rose- lottttaaa layers, and my love of pretty, shiny, often expensive, high quality things, is just a ITTY BITTY addition to the definition of who I am. One of my dreams in life, has been to walk the streets of New York in Christian Louboutin's. WELL MY FRIENDS, I cant say that the dream has come true entirely, but its getting close, and its making me want it REAL BAD.

THIS is the part where I introduce one of the most beautiful people I have ever met-in my whole entire life. Stefania Dunlop is gorgeous, probably the most attractive person I know, and she has a HEART OF GOLD... GOLD!! I met Stefania through my bff Suraya and these two girls deserve everything out of life because they are so positive, and so proactive, and hard working, and good looking, obviously. ANYWAY, Stefania is not defined by material things, like at all, she is a WAY intelligent lady, she has faith, she is positive and believe in the good people, and she is a full out philanthropist, and when life gives her lemons-she makes Hummus!!! I'm lucky to have Suraya in my life, for having introduced me to someone like Stefania, I love them both!!

Stefania, let suraya borrow a pair of shoes, Suraya left them at my house, and every lovely snowevery day i pull them out, put them on my dresser, stare at them for a couple of mins, then put them back in their dust bag. EVERY time I look at these shoes I want to fill them- I want to grow up, and have my own pair, walk down NYC streets every day in them. I want to wear them allll day at work. I want to take them home, and put them where they belong-in MY CLOSET. Well my dreams are OBVIOUSLY big but Stefania (And Suraya) remind me that i can have them all once Im ready. ENJOY the craftsmanship, the beauty, the art, the glitz the glam, the ruby red soles of THESE... Christian Louboutins. XOXOXO

2009-01-27T23:35:00.007-05:00

Kristy Lynn Ouellette has quickly become my friend, my boss, and in many ways, my mentor. She is a Superstar!! She has just re-opened her store "Little 5th" and it looks AMAZING, she renevated an old space that looked like junk, and now its a retail masterpiece. Im so proud of you Kristy!!!

I LOVE THESE PICS. Humor and silliness rock, and she exudes both!!

WELL, Kristy. IF you are reading, Just wanted to say GOOD LUCK, the store is already on its way to ultra-fabulosity!!! SOOO PROUD OF YOU!!! And Im soo thankful to be a part of it :)

SEEE TOLD Y'ALL SHE IS SUPER COOOOOL. SHE IS A SUPERSTAR, IM TELLING YOU!!! (I wouldn't lie, especially not in blogsphere).

This is the new store sign, at night, so pretty!!!

dirty dancing.

2009-01-23T16:33:00.005-05:00

Thtere is no need in acting as if this song isn't like a highly addictive drug. Its like a martini, you know its not good for you, BUT you love it anyway...

anyway, i dont know why i like it, it MUST be the wicked lyrics like "Now i ain't looking for no drama, I don't want no karma 'cause my baby sitting in bed at home. She know that i be lying to say that I ain't trying to get the shorty with me all alone" OR PERHAPS ITS "now i know that my girl is alone, and shes been blowing me up on my phone . but i can shower when i get home 'cause tonight im dancing dirty, year!" I know im thinking it too, not the sweet boys we once

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I would be lying to myself if I so much as tried to pretend that I dont sing along in the car....or on my ipod.
HOWEVER, enjoying this song, I feel like im sinning. I know its not good for me, but i cant help myself anyway. So here we are, im thinking its the winning lyrics that have me, for instance " Now I ain't looking for now drama, I don't want no karma 'cause my baby sitting in bed at home. she know that I be lying to say that I ain't trying tp get the shorty with me all alone. And her pretty lips, and her big 'ol hips. its getting hotter when she touch me with her fingertips. And her sexy eyes and her big 'ol thighs its getting hotter like the block up in the summertim"

Like what the helllll am i doing... promoting this song, supporting NKOTB. FIRST, calling a girls "big ol' " anything- NOT hot, SECOND. self promoting themselves- SO NOT HOT.

GOSH, and just watch the choreography, because they are totally dancing like they are 14. And Donnie needs eyebrows.

its a shame because the other Wahlberg is way hotter...AND just for kicks, heres a photo of him in his prime, a photo from "The Big Hit" which me and my cousin watched a billllion times, just cuz he was hot. Or so we thought then......

Faye Faye Dunaway.

2009-01-14T11:53:00.011-05:00

TODAY marks Faye Dunaways 68th Birthday. I wonder what she is doing to celebrate?

She has been in a LOAD of movies over the years, most notable (to me at least) is Bonnie and Clyde. Her style was pretttttty wicked in that movie, seeeeee

and Warren Beatty looked good too.

HOWEVER it is freaking freezing outside. Everyone from Allah to mother nature must be PISSSSED off with us earthlings, as it is -22 degrees outside.... I cant believe it, im wearing knee socks under my uggs. Im wearing a tank underneath my thermal tee, which is underneath my wool wrap sweater, WHICH is underneath my coat...OF course i topped it off with a scarf and my sisters cashmere gloves, but im stillll COLD. the only alternative is to wearrrr a snow suit!?!? thats too much, even for me.

ANYWAY. I was catching up on my Gossip Girl devotion, and Its time I admit, CHUCK is my favorite... I wish I knew a guy like him- he is in high school and he dresses pretty sweet, sometimes his outfits are a bit funny (for a high school kid) and thats why I love his style. He does not give a care, he knows he is the shit. (despite his whore-ness, but like whatever he is hot)

Not to mention in real life (as Ed Westwick) he has an English accent... i wish he did in the show.

This is when i first fell in love with him, if i were to narrow it down to a moment that is.

so cute

..thats all..

red carpet raving.

2009-01-13T11:55:00.005-05:00

I do believe, that Anne Hathaway is a really really great actress, AND even when she is not wearing the most absolute lavish thing she looks really great.

Exhibit a) She looks amazing, absolutely stunning. Not too much, and not too little. She looks like Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn's fashion child.

Exhibit b) this was for some Bride Wars premier, and duh, Kate Hudson looks great, but I think its a bit too much and I bet the two discussed what they were going to wear and Kate Hudson did this on purpose (okay maybe not) but I love that Anne wore a pant suit, I think they are under-rated.

happy birthday to suuuu.

2009-01-06T14:33:00.003-05:00

I DID MY BEST TO MAKE A CARD ON MY FANCY COMPUTER BUT IM TOO MAC DUMB TO KNOW HOW TO DO IT WELL, BUT U GOT A TIARA, SO LOVE IT! XOXOXOOXOXOXOXOXO

p.s this blog is basically dedicated to Surayray because shes the one that kinda sorta motivated me to do it, hahahaha. LOVE U SUSHI.

a new chapter!!

2009-01-05T16:10:00.009-05:00

DAY ONE, of my (hopefully) last semester at the University of Guelph.

I drove my ass all the way to school, for a class that was cancelled. Great. So I chose to drop it, and now Im course hunting for something else, so Im going to take it as a positive, and maybe I will get into a really great english class that I will love and do great in :)

Then I spent $85 on an oil change, I was SUPER DUPER pissed, so I charged it to my fathers master card. I don't think he is going to like that but, he pestered me for weeks to get one, and I finally did. I cant wait until I have a personal car care taker/ chauffeur (one day)!!!!

So while I was realizing how freezing cold it is outside, and how nice it would be to live somewhere at least a couple of degrees warmer (nyc), AND WHILE I was making a career counseling appointment I had a solid epiphany; someday I can open up my own store (or booth in the middle of the mall) and sell fashionable hair accessories. I mean, I can be pretty crafty, and I used to pride myself on innovative fashion designs, so why not accessories, and if Mischa Barton can do it, SO CAN I!!!

So i researched and I found these

a) Mischa Barton for Stacey Lapidus, Its basically a cute ribbon that costs $95...brilliant.

b) This one is MUCH cuter, and only (pfft) $200.

c) Jennifer Oulette has some REALLY great hair accessories, which I admire from season to season. And the prices are even better than Mischa's. This pretty bow- head band is $50

d) I like this next head band a lot, a casual bow from Urban Outfitters for $20, DEFF something you could make at home tho, which I advise, with the recession and all :)

e) NEXT UP, I found these CUTE hair ties from lulu lemon, I don't know how much they are but i like the bright colours! AND i know everyone is hooked on lulu stuff

f) LAST BUT NOT LEAST. my GREATEST inspiration for a hair accessory and design buisness is the following, PHOEBE PRICE, and her "line" of hairbands. If she can do it, there is no good reason why I cant, or anyone else for that matter... Its too much to bear, I have NOTHING else to say....

forgive me blogsphere...

2009-01-04T16:12:00.005-05:00

ITS BEEN SOOO LONG(since i last blogged). I am completely at fault.

so where have i been, i dont even know?!?! well i suppose i do;

i got a new computer, which i love; its become like my little baby.

But i also spent a lot of time with my niece. soooo CUTE, so chubby tho- makes my arms hurt after i hold her for a while.

I've watched twilight and read ALL of the books by Stephenie Meyer, and thought about purchasing a fan bracelet, with the "cullen crest" on it (pathetic, I know). but really i am not like all the other girls, its just that, well Robert Pattison is my soul mate. i cant help it. and im only 4 degrees of seperation away from him.

i also practiced baking cupcakes, i was absolutely sure that if all of my plans for careers, etc failed, i could open up a bakery, but, well, i guess i just need more practice.

i have done very little shopping, none of which im proud of...mostley because im still not (financially speaking) in a position to spend monies. but i have and i do anyway....

AND SO, school starts tomorrow... im eager. i will HOLLA back, after my first day, or my second day, since the first is bound to be a waste, with one class that im prob gunna drop anyway.

day dreaming.

2008-11-30T11:02:00.006-05:00

I have been so consumed in real world issues because of all my essay writing lately, that I have been neglecting my natural instinct to shop. So i took a couple of minutes to swoon at the pretty things Holts has for the holiday season.... some gift ideas, all of which i thought of myself first, but realllllllly cool none-the-less.
thats a Kenneth Jay Lane bracelet, for $135, sweet price, and i love elephants bc they are good luck!
and I would most definitely spend two hundred and sixty five dollars (Before tax) on this Alexander Mcqueen key chain!

moving along.... Louboutin, $1750, and i would wear them with only the prettiest of dresses, thats whate they deserve!

last but not least ....

New Marc Jacobs Totes. $155. they're fun right.... good for everyday puproses :) i <3 mj.

more reason to go gaga over Gucci.

2008-11-25T14:15:00.004-05:00

AHHH YES, 'tis the season to show you care. If I hadn't already been such a devoted admirer of all things GUCCI, but i HAVE AND NOW ALWAYS WILL, becauseeeeeeeeeeeee GUCCI just launced a "Tattoo heart collection campaigne to benefit UNICEF". Yes, yes its true, UNICEF dont you remember fundraising it as a tot? I DO. goood times! Well now when u purchase an item from GUCCIS white tattoo heart collection 25% of the sale goes to UNICEF programs supporting orphaned children and african children suffering from AIDS, the offer stands until January 31st 2009!!! GET UR GUCCIS STAT!

If i could i would buy this with the $340 i (dont) have
And the ONLY thing i dont like about the campaigne is that the used Rihanna for their spokes bitch.... COME ON, i could think of a BILLION better candidates...it will have to do.

OH what a night, Why'd it take so long to see the light? Seemed so wrong, but now it seems so right.

2008-11-17T11:33:00.015-05:00

THIS JUST IN, some photos from the latest photo shoot with Kim Taylor.
I am way proud of this one, and it motivates me to do so much better!!

tis the season

2008-11-16T13:19:00.007-05:00

...to shop of course, and i find myself at the library AGAIN, so what better thing to do than pretend to shop online...and here is what i've found and REALLY wannnnnt.

1)
or
they run for $210 by Virgina Johnson
2)very versatile gloves, by 3.1 Phillip Lim@ $195 also look cute with that elephant scarf :)
OH and this, is number 4)
just because im crazy about GIANT RINGS....... makes me sad that i cant have this tho.
ALSO, im SUPER EXCITED for Christmas decor this year B/C KRISTY is so awesome and she GRACIOUSLY asked me to help her decorate the store for the holidays, YAY!!!!

stress continues.

2008-11-12T09:45:00.002-05:00

Despite the fact that I still need to write some 5000 words for tomorrow morning, I took a couple of minuits to check out whats on sale at Barneys... WELL I found something I like; im going to refer to it as the perfect holiday shoe:

I know, its perfect, it didn't even need an introduction. I love most things shiny-in moderation of course, but the color with the sequences is really not over the top. Perfectly crafted thanks to Christian Louboutin, and ON SALE for $370. So, if you are asking whats the problem alena? I will tell you... im unemployed! cassshhhhh flow= none.... oh the sweet life of a flailing, stressed out Guelpher.

2008-11-10T19:52:00.003-05:00

SO after many days of avoiding Dlisted in fear that i am in fact becoming stupider i caved, and updated my uninfomed self on some gossip.... WELL maybe my little recipie for success is begining to work, because the only thing i found interesting and truly JUICY/controversial was what is refered to as "the cosy boyfriend arm pillow." What makes this whole image worse, is Dlisted might as well stick my face on the advertisment for the affordable $19.95 invention bc as november is nearly 1/2 over, and has been recently reffered to as the "month of hooking up"...im not. So i guess you cant buy a boyfriend, but you can buy comfort, and thats what most of them are just good for anyway, so ladies, no need to fake it anymore.... spray that with some collogne, close your eyes and you wont evne know the difference.

The only trouble with this is if men start to buy it, and put it in their own place when their woman wanna cuddle.... who can blame them. Woman like to cuddle so much, they thought of a boyfriend cuddle pillow!

what would anna do?

2008-11-04T22:09:00.002-05:00

LOOK WHAT GAWKER FOUND. Yes, oh yes, it is the one, the only, Anna Wintour, VOTING. She is setting such a good example, but please dear Anna i hope u made the one, the only right choice!!!
And the only thing I would say to my good ol' neighbors of the U.S.A is:if in doubt vote OBAMA, and remember god bless America, and NO place else... AMEN!

MK&A

2008-11-03T23:40:00.003-05:00

Their talent is undeniable, and their fortune, well you cant ignore it, and as hard as we all tried for years and years we just couldn't stay away and pretend to not be influenced by Mary Kate and Ashley. Its our own doing, we just loved FULL HOUSE soooo much that they became millionaires, and even then we loved them more and more... following the trends of their fashion lines "The Row" and "Elizabeth and James." The girls have been through a lot and i have loved that they have been in the spot light all the way through. GENIUSES in my opinion, come on, they just keep pushing and pushing and i dont know what they will come up with next, but for now im on board with their newest book that came out late October. I tried pretending I didnt want it, BUT I DOOO!!! called "INFLUENCE" the girls interview and discuss people who have influenced their lives and of course it involves greats like Karl Lagerfeld and Christian Louboutain.

I mean the glossies and the entirety of "blogsphere" may repeatedly poke fun and mock, but I think we all know, they have had it pretty figured out for a longgg time now, i wouldnt mind being in their shoes, and i mean that both literally and metahporically of course.

2008-11-01T22:53:00.002-04:00

Today was a one of those days. My last day working at Ricki's, not one of my happiest moments.
My head and my heart seem to be pounding in disharmony. My eyes and my feet both sore due to a restless sleep and a restless soul. Well my entire day seems to be summed up by the movie with Jennifer Aniston, and Vince Vaughn: "The Break Up." Its moments like these that make me feel pathetic. I tried really hard, and I really liked my job, and I wished and hoped and wanted it to work. Now im home, and now I feel so unnapreciated and so guilty. And I hate that, because I learned soooo much working there!!!

AND NOW im unemployed, and planning on rummaging my basement to sell of furniture.

Maybe it is time i become a "freelance" ___________!!!

2008-10-27T11:42:00.004-04:00

ON saturday i spent the day with Kim Taylor (the photographer) and a bunch of models, i got to play dress up with them, and put them in fun outfits... here r my fave shots of the shoot.

So. It was a fun day, Kim is ana amazing Photographer, and i think he needs an assistant who can market and sell his other AMAZING photography/prints. And the girls did a great job with the clothes, ALL THANKS TO KRISTY AT LITTLE 5TH, BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!!!!!!!!!

this just in....

2008-10-19T17:25:00.006-04:00

I think i may have mentioned Melissa Australia shoes before, (if not) here is the deal; Melissa is an advocate of sustainable development and uses it as an economic advantage, producing fun fashion forward products that are not (as) harmful to the earth and are biodegradable or recyclable, (Because of the mono-material that they use), the discharges from their factories is also recycled in house, ex any liquids or solids, or even gas.Running strong since 1971 it is the " holder of an exclusive technology for injected thermoplastic" says their corporate letter. However, and uniquely so the plastic is called Melflex, and if you've tried these on you should know they are crazy comfy, and the flexibility doesn't blister you tootsies, more importantly even after it has been recycled it STILL maintains that magic- cool eh!

WELL the reason i mention; its been no secret that Vivienne Westwood has collaborated with the geniuses behind Melissa shoes, HOWEVER this style has just been released... and i LIKE IT, bc they are SO cute and i love pink and black together :) because it reminds me of "Ralph Lauren Style"

HOWEVER I realized that these are not necessarily great for this time of year...as im just expecting the snow to fall any day now, with the nights getting chillier and chillier EVERY DAY, so I went on a hunt to find my shoe of the season, it wasnt hard. I present the perfect bootie...

AND while i was sorta procrastinating from writing my comic book essay, I found this, its quite impressive; the ARMANI NIGHTLIFE cellphone, ant the pitch for it reminded me of Suraya Aburaneh...something about kickin' blackberrys to the curb and getting the NIGHTLIFE cellphone, for those people that are wide awake at night, and basically like to party strut or swagger...

pretty fancy!!!
alrightyyyy back to the books for me :)

luck be a lady...

2008-10-16T01:01:00.003-04:00

SOOOOOO congratulate me; I PASSED my G license drivers test. It really was a miracle, like, really. The first road i got on, I almost got side swept by a transport truck, to avoid a collision i swerved, slightly off the road, and beeeeeeeebed the fizzle out of the truck that prob couldn't even see my petite auto! My examiner(?) said something along the lines "WOAH......are you okay?" I said I was fine while wiping cold sweat off of my forehead!!!

That was not the end of it...some 45 seconds later, a man on his bicycle was riding along until, without warning, he decided he needed to cut across the street,swing a left if you will...NO WARNING causing me to hit the breaks....and stress some more.

need I remind you, I STILL PASSED. I should be a professional driver like limos or something (but then I cant have a driver of my own so that wouldn't work) I should have played a bingo game or a scratch ticket...

I was soooo worried about it to being with, I had to borrow my fathers car which I'm not used to. I hardly found the place, and once I did, the 25 min test was not adding to any confidence I had ever had...

PROOF OF MY SUCCESS!!!!! (WARNING: NO MAKEUP...view photo with caution)

just to add some flavor here, I found a DREAM tote bag... Chanel, Leather, Genius... I think i smell a GRAD GIFT!?!?!?!

see love at first sight DOES happen!!
YES I had to take a photo of my comp screen, I couldn't help myself. SO CUTE. and its FRESH off of the runway, (Paris spring 09). Isn't it perfect for all of my buisness/casual/everyday needs?!?!

oh ya

2008-10-14T23:37:00.004-04:00

one more thing to share... i should have been studying, but i wasnt, i think i did something totally praise worth tho

i finally COMPLETED a game of SUDOKO.... i never ever thought i would seeee the day :)
YAY ME!!!

ummm, looks like us bosnoids did it first

2008-10-14T23:26:00.003-04:00

SO, most of the fashion world seems to be raving on and on about Alexander McQueen's so called "new, beaded Indian Slippers", why am i not impressed you ask? BECAUSE the shoes don't get much credit, they are ancient cultural shoes from the other half of the hemisphere, from India to...Bosnia, YES. and Bosnia's have reinvented them and have been wearing them on the street as a fashion necessity for some 7 years now (I'm talking minimum) I would wear them in high school, and the uncool kids thought they were funny! I have like 3 pairs now, which is not even a lot, and dear ignorant folks of North America, just because they look different does not make them cheap; hello hand crafted leather and bead-work, No two pairs are produced alike.....and you think they are silly, not only are they culturally significant, but a fashion staple. here is my newest pair (i aught to wear them tomorrow)!! SO for the love of fashion, Alexander Mcqueen could at least admit that Roberto Cavalli bought rights to the bosnian "aladins" YEARSSSS ago.... but why didnt that catch on? HELLO CONSPIRACY!

i think they are way more wearable than McQueens (cute for indoors) version..

however, Im totally digging the look of those sequined leggings....

skip the winter...straight to spring :)

2008-10-09T14:32:00.004-04:00

I woke up happy today, it felt really good. I went to class, and I made a REALLY good point, metaphorically speaking, about this novel we are reading called "Nickel and Dimed" its quite good, Im impressed, and I'm starting to enjoy the content of the course... the prof was impressed with my train of though, and so was I!!!
ANYWAY, instyle.com also added to my overall positive mood for sharing the latest of the paris runway, with us all.... I was especially impressed with LANVIN, the runway could go straight to the street. (a classy red carpet, kind of street)

SO I decided i would dress the stars, HAHA. and i picked this out forrrrr TYRA BANKS. why u ask? SIMPLE, it would flatter her fuller figure, with the asymetrical detial, and i know she likes FIERCENESS, and that is THEE word to define THIS dress.... dear tyra, I hope to see u wearing this at judging on ANTM soon enough!!!

ALRIGHT, next on the list, I choose this sweet lil number forrrr, HILLARY DUFF. Its so pretty and sweet, and she can wear it to promote her new perfume, it suits the same aesthetics of her advertisement, ORR. she could use it in a new video for GLSEN http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C277qAKpUaQ (gay lesbian straight education network), Hill is such a sweet do good-er. one day, we should be friends, I've been a fan since she was "LIZZY".

ALRIGHT, i could do this for an hour, but i have a paper on dime novels due tomorrow, and I keep going way over the word limit.... back to work...

2008-10-08T22:20:00.007-04:00

SO im going to rant, because this is my blog, and i can :)and u might as well stay tuned, it wont take THAT long.
*I HATE SCHOOL, right now, and I'm REALLY trying to stay positive, think positive, remember what "the secret" taught me (yes i read it and loved it) but I think my professor thinks I'm a stupid kid, and I need to impress her, and I don't know how, well i need to become SUPER smart in like the next 2 weeks, and EVEN SMARTER for the final.
I just wish it was easier is all, and am I the only one that feels this way? Its the last year of uni, i want to feel more confident and intelligent, not doubtfull...

OKAY now Im going to think of something that makes me happier, because i realize dwelling wont get me anywhere....
i was on dlisted yesterday, and these pics of Halle Berry are AMAZING, she looks soo good, i like her hair long, and i LOVE what shes wearing, i always love florals and anything that sparkles... exhibit a)

and here is the back side, u can see more of the flower :)

other than this... not much else to look forward to, Phil Booth seems to be my only hope and inspiration, (he writes the horoscopes for The Star) and according to him i have a bright future ahead...

oh P.S. before i go, i gotta share "PRIVILEGED" is like such a great show, and like nobody knows about it, its on the CW right after 90210, and i really like it (yes i do watch the 90210, and i know im not the only one), " new drama, same zip code"
ANYWAY, back to Privileged, this is the cast photo, about these folks for Palm Springs. They are like allll filthy rich aka the title, except for the girl in the middle, bc she tutors the shallow yet wise highschool girls, while working on her writing career during the day, her sister, the only one wearing flip-flops, kinda a drunk bitch and a flop, and her best friend charlie, standing beside the black (chef, aka the help) who is actually in love with her but tooo much of a girl to tell her.... BASICALLY u have ur standard set up of cliche and drama, and the money just HAS to role in!! Oh and if ur wondering about the guy on the far left, just the rich neighbor thats after both sisters (slut), but i'm hopeing he hooks up with the grammmmmmaaaa, the cougar/business lady in the green silk top :)

ALDO, still fighting youth aids.

2008-10-01T10:08:00.006-04:00

GO ALDO.
it started with the necklace, the huge celebrity campaigne if you will, (which i purchased partially because of Elijah Wood <3)
i realizse its a lil hard to see. but they are totally cute. and extreamly well worth the $5!!!

IN HIGH FASHION NEWS, the new Balenciaga has hit Barneys stores (prob not) near you!!
i shall admire from afar, and so shall u. enjoy.

this one goes out tooo

2008-09-26T08:46:00.009-04:00

SEVAN POLADIAN
dear sev, i know one day, in the depths of my heart that you are prob gunna be a shoe designer or something UNIQUELY fabulous like that, i dont know if ur reading this, but u should, BECAUSE, i think your label should be called POLADIAN... because SEVAN is already taken.... (NEWS TO ME) unless its your line of course!?!?!
PLEASE OBSERVE THE FABULOSITY that is sevan....

******************************OMFLIPPLINGG. its a work of art. known as the Dolphine Ring- ringin in at 18,150.00**********************************
If I had this I dont think I would even wear it... just admire it.... and if I wore it.. id wear it with some like newsboy cap and boys inspired blazer... knee high boots!!! RAWR :)

2008-09-21T21:39:00.006-04:00

SO the weekend has come and gone.. it was a swell one, lemme tell ya: Me and Melanie M. Martin had our rendezvous weekend in NIAGARA ON THE LAKE at the WHITE OAKS hotel.... which was beautiful, i especially liked the facT that it was free, hahaha all of it YAY!!! i even took the super soft toilet paper from the room!!
SO it was a good weekend, we looked cute, mel bought her dress at something like 8:55 the night before, and i bought mine off of a sale rack like a year ago and finally decided to wear it, and i think that was okay... here we are with our smiles on.i like that u can see me in the mirror hahaha....

p.s. we even got prof. photos taken... and the lady made us do some weird no fun 80's style poise :S

not to mention we were so cool that we even started a shoe closet once we first got there...TOTALLY a top priority :S

GO GUELPH.

2008-09-17T00:26:00.002-04:00

hahaha. soooo today was a busy day on campus, and the really friendly lady with the Ferrah Fawcett hair at the Williams in the library added some excitement to my day a) super friendly and gave me an extra-large tea without me asking which size... of course the bigger the better when I'm talking tea) and b) she informed me that they were filming "the best years"this totally cooler version of degrasi high, but its based in the states, and on our uog uni campus. EVERYONE was soooo excited, and i was studying/people watching and it was soooo awesome. I wish my cam had batt life, but no such luck.... sooooo i hope it happens again and again... i havnt seen a movie set in SO LONG and they are always totally fun....WOOOO HOOO GO CHARLES UNIVERSITY ;)

2008-09-06T23:26:00.004-04:00

Tomorrow, i go back to work, and im scared about it...

i bought a book today... "that extra half an inch" YES you bet its by Victoria Beckham, and you better believe its witty.... i wanted it, i also wanted the book that shared Beck's shelf "skinnyu bitch- no nonesense, tough love guide for savvy girls who want to stop eating crap and start looking fabulous" its by Rory barnouin and Kim Freedman, and it was like the same price, and probably the more appropriate novel for me to purchase, but i gave in to the commercial light hearted, carfree one...and really who could blame me, i wanna jump on the posh-loving-bandwagon too!! now i realize how much i NEED the other book... ill prob go buy it tomorrow. Damn.

SO I feel like my strenuous trip to bosnia was agess ago, however im still carrying the burden on my shoulders, like it was a bad dream almost...... thats not fair of me to say, it was not alllll bad, but sheeeesh was i emotional, never have i ever been that emotional in my life. And you'all know me, im a flippin cry baby.. at times... I did witness the film festival, THEY LOVE IT, how could they not, the one week of the year where the entire city is PACKED. like streets get closed off, real honest to american goodness celebs populate the GREEN carpet :)
so here i am with some childhood friends... at a familiar place, in all its glory... mostly i feel like

sarajevo deserves to be payed a lil tribute, at least

wardrobing credits of this photo should go to me... i dressed my self. gave my one friend a top, and the other shoes..while i stole hers :) worked well eh
and here is just a lil taste of the good ol cobble stone ...

2008-09-03T22:36:00.002-04:00

last night was the COME BACK of the one the only, 90210... theres been talk, some folks think its lame- i DISAGREE. Like did anyone expect award winning acting? if yes, then any let down is your own fault... the gossip/plot was juicy enough, and the styling was tasteful and chic! As a younge hollywood tv series it satisfied my every need... my favorite boy and gurl character hooked up, the jock dumped the bitch, and the whole "trying to fit in with the cool crowd" storyline was COMPLETELY up to par with my cheesey standards. All in all, the perfect guilty pleasure.

GOSSIP GIRL, back for the second season... loooooooking real gooood!
CUTEST wardrobing, same cute boys back on the screen, not to mention juicy juicy drama, LOVE'T, and extra 5 stars for location :)

2008-09-02T10:56:00.001-04:00

so much for self assurance, i just changed my outfit three times to go back to what i was just wearing, minus the belt.... talk about girl power...not :S

2008-09-02T10:10:00.003-04:00

Im back.
Sarajevo was a roller-coaster-ride, at its best. Ups and Down, left right and center.... it was chaos, and I was so excited to come back to home, good ol', calm, and reassuring Ontario, ahhh. ONLY TO FIND SO MANY CHANGES, all of the good shows are starting up this month, i have to schedual them all in, every website has changed including facebook and vogue, and its frusterating, i have all these appointments already, my room was cleaned and my sister had a baby- i saw that one coming but its stilllllll huge news. Almost everyone has a new haircut or is coming back from a holiday or a wicked cool ass summer job, and i feel lost at home...... confusion, confusion.
SO TODAY is my- get back on track day, and i hope to accomplish it all by 4, when appt number one begins.

turns out i didnt pay my registration fee for school and i just repicked my courses and my schedual is stupid. To top things off, i lost $1500.... and i dont even care, bc i dont even have the nerves to stress out anymore..... "daddy, can have $1500 dollars please?" HIGHLY UNLIKELY. anywayyyyy its good to be back, and to start battling life and the world at my feet i think my outfit for today should say: shes stressed, and getting over the flu, and suffering from severe jet lag, like never before, but shes smart and prepared, and organized, its the perfect, "aint tryin' but i aint givin up either", look.

and i know this isnt a "wanna see what im wearing, because i love myself blog" but i just wanted to point out ease, and regularity, and commonality, and maybe make a "here i am"statement... to whoever is listening/reading..... love yaaaaaaaaa xo

2008-08-23T06:19:00.002-04:00

AHHHH. when u think europe u think class and style, when u think eastern europe u think eurotrash, AND DANG is it ever true.
some of my home gurls and home boyz just dont know how to dress and it is catastophic, i cant even take photos its THAT offensive. I will try... just to show u all.... i think i have bad days, noooooooo no no no.
CANT WAIT TO GET BACK TO CAMBRIDG (SHIVER) i never thought id say it.
i misss everyone and everything. xox

2008-07-25T19:47:00.006-04:00

nothing says 'back to school' quite like DENIM.
and when i say back to school basically mean back to work/reality, because summer is always kinda hazy and relaxing and fun. GO DENIM GO. back to work folks.
HERE IS MY DENIM WALL AT WORK

nothing goes with jeans quite like these....
and there you have it, my lil touch, making ur shopping experience more luxurious, id say i am!!
keep it classy ;)

2008-07-18T00:19:00.001-04:00

sickkkkkkkkkkkkk shades yo.
:)

2008-07-11T00:35:00.006-04:00

FALL sneak peeks are out, pre-fall is hitting the shops, stock up on some white and wear IT OUT, while u stillllll can! SO GLAM, and its really just not the same once the colder weather hits! I mean, its never NOT fabulous, but in the summer its ultra-super-fabulous!

ex one, top by Tufi Duek, perfect for ur denim skinnies, and gladiators?!?!

ex number two, a classic WHITE blouse, crisp , clean and fresh, dont have to be a D&G, just ironed :). wear tucked in or out :) skirt or pants .. .enjoy

ex three, such a pretty dress by Betsey Johnson, pair it with some goldslingbacks if your gunna hit the town, or wedges for a stroll in the park :) oooo a picnic!PS. do or dont shop bluefly.com..... DEALS DEALS DEALS!

2008-07-08T13:48:00.003-04:00

correction its 15-30% off EVERYTHING In little 5th.
go enjoy....

AND RICKIS IS GETTING PRE-FALL, cant wait for back to school. really need to start shopping...more...

:)

little 5th, big deal

2008-07-05T10:13:00.006-04:00

WOOOOO HOOOOO its my favorite time of the year, what id like to refer to as "sale season" and the good kind of sale, summer sale, which also includes spring, I LOVEEEE it. DOWNTOWN guelph, across from the bookshelf cafe/bistro/bookstore and beneath the Giradino salon sighn, there comes a big surprise.... LITTLE 5TH...YAY, CUTEEEEEEEEE STUFF, ALLLL 15% OFF, that aught to put a hip in your hop! Go explore, and thank me later xo

gotta get a gucci.

2008-07-04T18:55:00.003-04:00

Life is funny, when it comes to fashion, how its our daily obsession, (thank goodness) from the moment I wake up in the morning the first thing in my head, is "ooooo what should I wear TODAY" and I'm not the only one!! Fashion is meaningful, we have memories with outfits, we draw inspirations from designers, we portray our emotions, and we play a role in our clothes, each day something new!
We always want new fashions, new things, new looks... FOR INSTANCE me and my mother have the same pair of GUCCI sunglasses, we both bought them because of how good they looked on the other person; I liked them on my mom, and I wanted a pair, and vice versa. Now we each have these sunglasses that we like, but more so on each other than ourselves. So, that being my example of inspiration coming from fashion, and how fashion, is addictive.

The more I think about it, the more I want it, whether its a new pair of shoes, or whether it s a career in the field, all I want is more, more more more, and I NEVER want to stop it, I think fashion is just going to keep growing and growing, with new trends, new innovations, looks, opportunities, its just getting better and better with time, like all the fine things in life, fashion is improving with age! FOR NOW, the fashion world will have to wait for me, as I'm still in Cambridge...where unfortunately there is not a whole lot of HIGH FASHION going on around me, creating it, and finding it continues to be an adventure.....BECAUSE fashion is better in higher doses.

2008-07-02T16:28:00.004-04:00

Lauren Conrad's "fashion line" has officially hit Canada, more specifically at Holt Renfrew's all across the country. I LOVE LAUREN, and now in her third season of designing a clothing line it has spread to Canada, thats some success!!!!! The clothes look great, with simple lines that take you from day to night. The whole idea being from beach to belinis, so to speak. The fabrics seem like well fitting knits, which is key of course. I love that she is consistent with leggings, because im STILL NOT READY TO GIVE THEM UP, as a fashion staple!!!! SO WE LOVE LC, even more now, I love that she is so smart, smart enough to use her fame that came with laguna and the hills to achieve her goals in life, use it wisely to her benefit and not go parousing around Hollywood, acting like a princess or the "next big thing" her natural behavior and demeanor has won her all of those things.

Here is Whitney, Audrina, and Lo; friends from The Hills, showing off LC's threads!!!

2008-06-22T01:05:00.003-04:00

turn clockwise.
SOOOO i splurged, a little, I always say I'm trying to save for school, for this, for that, blah blah blah I WANTED this watch. And I describe with pride, Citizen eco-drive, "Palidoro", mother of pearl faceplate, with 32 diamonds, a good mid size, NEVER NEEDS A BATTERY, the watch is unstoppable like the people that wear it.... thats the slogan and its the best one ever! I wasnt sure if i should keep it, now im sure, and ready to share.
What this watch proves is that, if you want something bad enough, in life, you can get it. I did not plan on buying a watch like this for myself, but somehow, the ducks just got in a row, the stars alligned and it brought itself to me! :)

HERE IT IS, MY LATEST AND GREATEST PIECE OF ARM CANDY... to date.
CUTE!!!!!!
AND FROM HERE ON OUT, I challenge myself and you to dream bigger better and sparklyer!

2008-06-18T00:17:00.003-04:00

so the MMVA'S were on a couple of nights ago, i thought it at the time, and now with photographic proof, i have to reafirm the FACT that gossip guru, Perez Hilton, has NEVER looked better, never. The outfit was courtesy of Le Chateau, hats off, the colours compliment his personality and his features exquisitely, looking classy, and natural, with those glowy brown tresses. And kudos to Mel/ sproty spice, the spicy-est spice, she looked absolutely fabulous all night . there was an outfit that i did NOT agree with, and im sorry to say.... Rihanna. Im sorry, usually i love her style, she is fierce and edgy, esp in the last year, but there was a debut of a hat?

Maybe, she stole it from the fashion police, because they pissed her off when they told her that you just CAN NOT wear boots like that in the humidity that we were having.. i plead her guilty, possession of misfit accessories, and overkill on a humid June evening.... otherwise LOVEEEEEE that top to peices... also those tights, RI and ONLY RI could pull that shit off.. dont worry Rihanna, because " you put on quite a show/ You really had me goin'/ But now it's time to go/ Curtains finally closin' /That was quite a show/Very entertainin'/But it's over now /Go on and take a bow."

2008-06-16T11:37:00.002-04:00

Three years ago i heard a song, and i was so beyond impressed i literally sent it via email to EVERYONE I knew. it was "You're Beautiful" by the one and only James Blunt. My first semester of university, i think it was like my first week even and i wanted everyone to hear that song. Weeks went by until it started playing on radio stations and television Music channels. I was so beyond proud of James Blunt, i was young and he was like this extreamly talented hot new young popstar, just waiting to happen, and then it happened, and i was so happy, i wanted to be a part of his fame, but our worlds were likely to meet, and they have yet to, but maybe some day....
ANYWAY the acclaimed Mr. James Blunt, was in Sarajevo Bosnia (MY HOME) only two days ago, I was obviously not there, but someone else was..........the one, the only, THEE ROBERTO CAVALLI. All i can say is i wish i was there, and maybe its a sign, like the pop music industry and high end fashion designers and entirety of the fashion world is missing me, as much as im missing them..... :) again; wishing here.
ANYWAY I am simply amazed with their appearance, and friendliness towards my bros and hos back home. Upon their arrival there was debate, the pros and cons of having these super fab celebs, which makes NO sense at all to me, nonetheless, no reason for hate, I just wanted to brag a lil bit about SARAJEVO and the hot spot it is becoming.
From what ive heard Cavalli has had quite the relationship with Sarajevo and its unique fashion industry, I dont know of any actual press about it, but thats the word on the street... and i mean the little cobble stone streets of Sarajevo.
So all in all, MUCH LOVE AND PRIDE FOR BLUNT, CAVALLI AND SARAJEVO!!!!!

2008-06-15T22:22:00.003-04:00

Sometimes, in life, it has been the case that hope has dwindled. Hope in my life is like a glass that goes from half full to half empty in no time at all. I think that when hope does dwindle, or lapse, disappears perhaps, that often the best thing to do is go back to basics, keep things simple, which ever way you choose to see it. I see it this way......thats Stefan in Stratford, Styling on a Summer day, by the river, reading something riveting. Such an iconic photo, advertising nike's the latest ipod, a funky tshirt, the boy is youthful and modern, but chilled out, and serene, and in a place full of people he looks calm, cool and collected, in control and content.
Such a sweet boy, I passed him while I was frantic, trying to find my pregnant sister, but then I went back to take his photo, because seeing him there, chillin out, made me realize sometimes the best things in life ARE free; thoughts and freedoms. And Sometimes when I feel the world is beyond my grasp, to just take a step back, re-concentrate and remember. K, like I'm not this creepy but the kid made me think of how magical youth is, when you have so much hope, and believe in dreams, and how important that is, how vital it is. I want so much from this world, to grow and learn and help my family, and be a better person, and as long as i believe that my wildest dreams can come true, and others around me believe they will come true, then they have no choice, but to come true, and my dreams will become realities.

I just want everyone to dream big, and to remember the world is not a scary place, that sometimes when it seems big and intimidating all you have to do is take a step back, observe and remember what everything is for, what your original plans were, what your goals were, where you want to be. Sit by a river, rock out to your ipod, read an old favorite book, whatever it may be, sometimes the future is about appreciating the present and counting life's blessings.

2008-06-03T20:27:00.002-04:00

k, love love love!
Hayden Christensen is such a great celeb. He is not one for bragging or attracting the paparazzi, does his thing, and holds on to this sense of mystery, loveee him!!! and he looks so cute with his upper lip scruf, fedora, and preppy polo!

2008-06-03T20:24:00.003-04:00

K, i love posh, i paid big bucks to watch her in concert mere monthes ago, and lost my voice, she is POSH, i LOVE the dress, really i do... and i am not a model, but i deff do not love that pose, it just doesnt work for a chiffon, heart appliqué, one strap , pretty pretty dress! sawry...

2008-06-02T12:23:00.003-04:00

R.I.P, Y.S.L.

The French designer, born in Algeria was a remarkable designer, who loved style, the womans silhouette, and recreated elegance on his own terms, unfortunately he passed June 1st, (yesterday).
His business partner was quoted saying "Berge also went on to say how Saint Laurent revolutionized women's wardrobe, "He was the first to put women in pants, the first to put them in tuxedos, the first to put them in masculine clothes, the first to employ black models. He was audacious, he revolutionized the trade." And AMEN TO that, allowing woman to always have a niche in fashion, a strong connection, as fashion took the world by storm so did the power of the female!

"Fashion isn't just to decorate women, but to reassure them, give them confidence."
Yves Saint Laurent.

2008-06-01T20:09:00.007-04:00

*******LOVE*******

Last night, i cried while watching Sex and The City. At the time i thought i was being far too silly and over-dramatic, emotional. It was a reunion, me and the girls, the city and the fashion, that screen is as close as i can get (for now) to all of those things. Those episodes were my close friends through a lot of things. Through sad times and happy times, I honourably watched repeated episodes of Sex and the City, so watching it on a big screen, a movie, the story back in action was like a friendship rekindled, getting back in touch with the girls, catching up, laughing with them, crying with them, all in a matter of 145 mins! Aside from that, Patricia Fields most CERTAINLY stepped up to the occasion, again and again, OH MY, THE D&G, LV's the Chanel and Prada, and my oh my Manolo, the styling gave me goosebumps, literally taking my breath away! The soundtrack, is brilliant i bought it today, and I am still listening to it, and just yearning to watch the movie again, asap!

So carrie has always been my GURL, like she is a HUGE part of who i want to be; and I know she is just a character, but she is based on something, or someone, and that someone is a lot like the someone i want to be. A growing success, a great witty writer, and an expert and proffessional fashionista, because Carrie sets the trends, and she does them because she explores styles and designers and trends, and that keeps her youthful and creates her individuality. And even if an outfit is unconventional she rocks it anyway because thats who she is! I really dont know who i love more her or SJP. BOTH. all of the other girls are amazing too, but im a true carrie at heart.

2008-05-31T02:34:00.006-04:00

THE SEX AND THE CITY MOVIE, i dont get to see it until later today, and i can hardly wait. IVE HEARD AMAZINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNG THINGS!!!! so so so excited.
my obsession is unnatural. Carrie Bradshaw is my idol, just as much as Sarah Jessica Parker is. I am serious on this one guys. From the influence on fashion to writing i LOVE SJP and Carrie!!!

There is a boutique in cambridge called LUCIA LUCIA, which is selling limited edition sex and the city t-shirts by Public Libary.. so NICE. love it.

LUCIA LUCIA is a wicked place to shop too, its got a lot of amazing merchandise and a fantastic atmosphere, unlike any other shop ive seen downtown Cambridge, thats for sure! A store like this in cambridge screams luxury and defines fashion. Bringing high trends and labels to a low scale shopping centre is a bold and even risky move, but THAT is what fashion is about, taking risks and standing out! LUCIA LUCIA achieves both, and it is deffinantly the direction that cambridge needs to embrace!

here are some summer must haves, but wait until fall, im hearing/seeing GREAT things!

2008-05-25T22:16:00.002-04:00

This is the new Jill Sander Pump. Reversed heel, so clever, so modern, so chic!!! i love it, comes in black too, runs for US$ 575, seems to be worthy the pennies!

2008-05-23T12:32:00.004-04:00

Im mad at Perez, hes bashing Stephen Colletti, and his future appearance on The Hills. WE LOVE LAUREN CONRAD, AND STEPHEN COLLETTI. first off, stephen was the sweet boy next door all along, and lauren is a good gurl. no hating on good people, for doing good things, thats not cool.

and stephen was on one tree hill, so that makes him even more credible!

2008-05-23T11:43:00.007-04:00

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Fashion is not just about clothes, and accessories, and looking fly. Fashion is about modernity, excitement, risks, and innovation. Life is about fashion, everyone has a style, like different genres of literature, there are different types of style, and therefore different fashions. Little 5th, is a boutique located downtown Guelph Ontario. It is new, and exciting, risky and fabulous. It’s a selected amount of merchandise, in a small space, but all of which are must have items, unique labels offered to a smaller town, bringing a new unique style. This is what fashion is about for me. I’m a boho chic babe at heart, I always love grunge, and I always love glam, and funk. Little 5th brings that to the table, a simple yet eclectic look. Fashion is about the future, innovation, and what Little 5th has to offer is stylish, ferocious products; for example, pumps, in bubbly colours, providing extreme comfort for a 2+ inch heel, due to the material, made with 100% recycled rubber! NOW THAT is forward thinking. Here is the fashion savvy and world conscious owner (K) and some shots of her shop, which you will love as much as I do!
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2008-05-21T13:01:00.004-04:00

I am a true sucker for accessories. BANGLES specifically, keep it simple with one, or three, five, or a stack. sometimes a cuff! YESTERDAY I indulged, and added to my collection with a stellar miss sixty cuff. THE REASON that i am so excited is that it was a local purchase, therefore very rare! Unless the local Winners gets hit with a sweet label, unrecognised by the regulars, it is probably not gunna come near me, and when it does, its usually something outdated. I'm not complaigning i live in a small town, sometimes it just happens, which is all good. OH so heres a pic of my cuff k.

so now you know why it was a purchase! I love ittttt, and it will be the perfect pop to all the black and white i wear, nice alternative to my silver and gold, and pearl bangles!
ANYWAY I have always loved miss sixty for its edge. keeping things looking cool and eclectic, season after season, never gets tired or dull or boring, playfull and funk-defied pieces, both clothing and accessories. All of this hiding in a little shop called little 5th. A true to heart boutique, located in downtown Guelph Ontario. I will explain little 5th tomorrow. xoxo

2008-05-20T21:09:00.002-04:00

lets talk shoes. Stuart Weitzman, world renowned, shoe and purse designer extraordinar, was recently in the downtown Toronto favorite, Holt Renfrew on Bloor street! Holts had the honor of doing an exclusive interview it ended like this
"HR: What's the best advice you can give to women shopping for shoes?
SW: When a woman puts on a pair of shoes and they make her smile when she puts them on...then, they are perfect!"
Y'ALL know its true, shoes make us smile. When i feel totally down on myself i rely on my shoes to lift my spirits. Or i try on a million pairs that i cant affort to buy, but dream of owning... Shoes are magic, S.W. also refferend to the love for shoes being tied to our dreams of being a cinderella, a princess, thats how shoes make us think and feel sometimes, and stuart weitzman rocks at making and designing shoes because his styles are fabulous and functional!

He also mentioned his fall line is going to be a lot about "the masculine side of feminine" lots of biker/rock n roll styles, ME LIKEY... its a fashion thing, to quote sex and the city haha, ( so excited for the movie, but thats a whole other post)!

2008-05-19T11:51:00.006-04:00

I want summer, and i want this gloomy weather to go away!

chanel, hello we cant help but to love. dont these make you want to frolic around on a beach or something? go for a casual stroll in a park? darn!

and wear this bracelet with a flowy jersey knit dress, ur set to go, not even $20, available at nordstrom by Tasha! cuteeeeeee.

I love the pink yellow and green together. So serene, and soft, and all together pleasant. Very refreshing, very summery!

2008-05-19T01:48:00.002-04:00

love this, lies, ive been obsessed, i sing it out loud, because its catchy. GO LISTEN.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=E9OyS6vImLE

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I'll make you a star
I'll make you a star

BY august!!

2008-05-18T20:45:00.003-04:00

I have a good life. Some people have great lives. Some people take their lives for granted, others pretend their living a life that they truly are not. I just want a slightly improved version of my life, Im sure a lot of people do. Some people want sympathy, drama, they want to look as if there is more to their lives than their truly is. Of course there is drama, thats why its called life, if there was no drama, its just dead air right; things, events, people, mistakes, adventure, regrets; thats what makes a "life".

So i was listening to the radio, and there was an interview with Ryan Cabrera, you might remember him from such relationships as Ashlee Simpsons boyfriend from the Ashlee Simpson Show :) he was cute then, all clean cut with mellow songs, and blonde spikey hair. So for the last two years, he has been working really hard producing his own new CD, and its pretty good, then again i still have ace of base "the sign"and hansons "middle of nowhere" albums on my playlist (whom i frequently rock out to) Anyways he comes back with this new image, his hair hasnt been cut or brushed and he has collected an abundance of bracelets and tatoos, and a fadore, therefore he is now "edgy and cool". AND im the first one to fall for it all, i hope people fallow in my footsteps, the guy paid for his own CD, so maybe he is almost as broke as he looks. He seems down to earth, which makes me wonder, if i saw him at a public place would he in fact be as down to earth as he wants me, and you to think. Would he be cool and casual, and conversational? Because thats what i would expect. The reinvented heart throb is also dating Riley Keogh, she had a modeling breakthrough a couple of years ago, and i think she was on Oprah, with her mom, lisa marie prestly, (yes Riley is elvis'grand daughter) the girl seems super talented and very lisa marie like, shes beautiful and talented, and im not surprised. anyway its a match made in heaven, truly is, and im happy for them, and they both look great, I grew up loving grunge, and they do it well. they look like real people, living real lives, and even though i konw their lives are nothing like mine, they seem worthy.

this photo is from People magazine,

and its a mystery to me. a photo tells a thousand words right, well i dont know what its telling me about either of them, super talented super cute, hot new celeb couple, i guess thats all...but is that all it is?

2008-05-18T10:47:00.004-04:00

K SO, i love Marc Jacobs, through his ups and downs, hes a genius. When it comes to fashion, you know he hits closest to my style, slightly eccentric, but ecclectic, and somehow very very chic, and glamourous. The man always has a message behind his photos. So im obbbbbbsesssed with dlisted, and he had these knew pics of him from a photo shoot at Interview Magazine, and at first i was like, 'okay, Marc ya lost me.'But then the geniusness comes through. K well here are my TWO FAVORITE PHOTOS from the shoot. Just give it a min to sink in....

K like both photos are poetic, and its just an outstanding example of clothes as definition of personality. Because, its not something you would usually see as an outfit on the city street, but it is an expression of emotions and identity. THATS why MJ outshines, continuously. Just that attitude in his body though too, like I cant get over it. *sigh* i just love him, i think we would be like phenomenal friends, if we knew each other... :)

k. im late for work, big time, PEACE!

2008-05-15T17:54:00.005-04:00

SO, sometimes I'm just proud of other people. Often family, or friends, but the sometimes, just other people. Its not strange, its just this esteemed emotion for other success. Like the newest Americas Next Top Model WINNER, WHITNEY! k so at first I wanted Anya to win, BUT NOW, I'm sooooo happy, and soooo proud of Whitney, shes our gurl folks. she's only a size 8, so in my books that ain't no plus size, but she does relate to every girl thats NOT a "toothpick" or simply a size 2. Because Im not. and when I see AMAZING clothes, and outfits on models, I know I cant wear certain things because I will not look how they look. But i just know that i will see whitney out there in my glosssssy magazines and I will see her in great things and say, YES thats what I'll wear Friday night, or whatever!

There is another model that deserves special mention, don't know if you've heard of her, but i seeeeee her everywhere, well no, just her photos; Alana Zimmer, home gurl is literally from my home town, and was friends with my friends in high school, and from what i know was totally COOOL, im so proud of her, making it big, and shes HUGE, big time model, i see her on runways, and in my email accounts, through my barneys catelogue etc etc. I really am proud of her, beiing able to break free from the constraints of this small town, and make things happen. In that sense, she is an idol, with a classic success story, but with a new talent! She ROCKS yo, google her man, style . com has loads of pics, thats how i first realised who she was, and how id known her before.
SO here is a stunnnnnning pic of her at Japanese Vogue. like nuff said k, she looks fantastic!

and last but not least, here is my pal, she looks fantastic, and single and i dont know how, lol shes gunna love and hate me for saying that, i think.
but she does look like a true model, so great. And i've vowed to start wearing heels everywhere now, k, like someone should hold me to it, my mom will be so proud of me, shes been trying to make me wear heels ever since i got all chubbby wubby, and i see her point i doo, and its time i embraced it!!! Look at this girl, i really think she looks like a model, so thanks for the shoot!!

I dont want to be a model, I mean i never will be, I dont think about it, but i do want to be somebody. And like these girls, i want to be recognized, for my individuality, for a talent. my biggggest problem is that im kind of still searching for it, its a search that never ends. Looking for my talents, wondering where i will be in a year, or ten years. I want people to be proud of me too, the way i am of others, and recognize their inner strength, their motivation and drive which led them to down a road to success!!! I want my dreams to come true, and I have been so frightenend that they wouldnt, that I am too much of a small town girl, but its not true is it. I want to believe i can have whatever i want, if i want it, i just have to continue wanting it, fight for it, and it will come, it will have to come, right?

2008-05-15T01:40:00.002-04:00

Working in retail, i find that a lot of people hold memories with clothes, with repetition in styles throughout time, etc. People dont only have memories with clothing styles, but with colours. For example, how often does someone wear red and green? not often, its christmasy right, and how often does someone wear orange and black? too often, i love orange for the summer, but if its paired with white, or a beige of some sort, perhaps a caramel, id rather see it with other colours than black, because i do think of halloween. I know it terrible to stick to cliches but i cant help it. maybe ive just seen far to much orange and black lately. You can pair it with gold tones, or flesh tones, looks fabulous, but please not the black! Even layering it with other bright colours, like red tanks orrrr turquoise blue, looks good, maybe even a green! have fun with orange, it deserves more than basic black. Back to the point, i do love orange for the spring/summer, and i do love seeing it being worn as adventurous and as bold of a colour as it is! The other thing is, its a risky colour, you dont want to wear to much, it might resemble a jumpsuit, if you know what i mean = bad look, i assure you. But it can provide a great beachy, tropical feel. Im not saying i like beachy orange, like over tanned skin orange, nah, thats not a healthy look, period!
im thinking orange and grey, or orange and khaki, is nice for everyday looks, keep it casual. For a night out, orange is hott, maybe with some white or silver pumps? ya even gold, GREAT. so thats my latest colourrrrrrrrrr...embrace it. xo.
OH YA,i still love coral for the summer, like a muted orange, very very cute!

2008-05-11T12:44:00.002-04:00

OH OH OH OH OH OH OH OH. GOD FORBID I FORGET, sears is offering a gift with purchase for Betsey Johnson's perfume....wanna know what the FREE GIFT IS???????

A BETSY TEE. its hot pink with a cute doodle of Betsey and her perfume on it. its cute, i swear. all the more reason to love Betsey, shes so clever, adding in a t-shirt, cuz she knows suckers like me will give in, its got a cute lil cap sleeve and scoop neck. If ya don't ever go to sears (i was with my sister and brother in law, shopping for their mothers day gift) Shoppers drug mart may be offering it soon time. And like who doesn't love shoppers, that way you can get your optimum points too... sweet. (fingers crossed) xo...

2008-05-11T12:35:00.003-04:00

Lindsay (Lindz Hohan)Lohan, has FINALLY come out with her fashion line of tights. It was talked about for some time, and after seeing the pic's i must say, out of the three styles photographed, i like one, so goood job, we LOVE YOU! Im not even being sarcastic, actually, I'm really glad she did it because NOW tights will stick around longer, I don't want them to leave, i think they should just become a staple, like capri's did. Remember when "pedal-pushers" or "the capri pant" the "cropped pant" "flood pants" whatever you chose to call them back then, they are now, still and should stay in our wardrobes, it was a great comback, and i hope the same thing happens with tights okay! And its true, she is always wearing them, they pretty much became her thing, she rocks them right, thank gosh. I really think that shes grown into her own style. Yes, she was a bit of a fallower, but we gotta keep in mind, she was a blossoming teen, now more grown, she has really learned a few tricks, i like her. You gotta give the girl credit, she has been trough some turmoil, and even with tabloids saying shes turned ugly, i dont think so. Someone just needs to offer her a really good role in like a teen movie, or like a romantic comedy of some sorts. You know, something light and fun. I know shes going to come back strong, well i hope she does. I even watched "Georgia Rule" because i was hopeing it would be better than the critics said... i've got high hopes for you hohan, make me proud k? thanks xo.

2008-05-09T21:57:00.002-04:00

fashion, is all about personal style and personal attitude, all in all its about persona. Expressing not only character, sometimes emotions, or moods, or visions, goals. Designers are some how, able to forecast where my head is going to be seasons before it gets there. Some designers appeal to my personal taste more than others, and i become obsessed with their creations, wanting to scoop them alll up. The labels, the designers, the trends don't define me, they conveniently fit my fashion agenda.
I know the best outfits are a mix of high and low end, new and vintage, classic, and trendy. And there are some people we refer to as "icons"in the wonderful world of wardrobing, people who really find a balance and stand as examples in creating perfect outfits, for perfect occasions, for the perfect time of the year, etc. Being "in style" is this strategic blend of modernity with uniqueness, and it creates a constantly growing and developing sense of style. A personal sense of style defines the individual, as much as the items worn, define the person, and together, create a style.

2008-05-09T20:38:00.002-04:00

M.I.A. + Marc Jacobs + the yellow purse i loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee = one heck of a jealous Alena.

K like guys, i really want that purse, it can even be an oversized clutch, and its yellow... HELLO, MINE!

i saw it in the ELLE mag, and i had to share....

2008-05-08T00:58:00.002-04:00

so if you go on the vogue website, there are lots of goodies to check out. I found this in the "shopping guide" OKAY I thought Kanye West was bold with his sunglasses, he or madonna should try these out, because thats the only way I see them becoming the 'next big thing' I'm still wondering how they would work by the way. ANYWAY vogue, (Style . com) is WICKED.

2008-05-08T00:43:00.002-04:00

SO the la senza cotton bra even is fabulous, 3 for $39, and they have some great styles, comfy and cute, I love it... and yes I indulged, I even got the prestige card :)so now i can save more. anyways visit the store or the website, and you'll be thanking me, I'm sure of it! xo

2008-05-06T23:28:00.005-04:00

spring loves neutrals okay. The weather that we have been having, black and white, brown and beige, express it all okay.... and so do these ladies!!!

haha i realize they are surrounded by neutral colours too, but they still look so great eh.

GOTTA HAVE UR NEAUTRALS FOLKS, lets not forget it.
some times people tell me i wear to much black, secretly i LOVE IT, i love black, its always my basic for like every season okay.

and here is an example of my assistant manager with a splash of blue in her neutrals, haha.
AND also totally advertising slim fast, crazy betch. <3 onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2HpC7f22CmY/SCElFVewxsI/AAAAAAAAABk/yjq8EU7G8jA/s1600-h/with+s+050.jpg">
k so then my meggie puts neutrals to shame with her PUNCH of yellow. i love yellow, but i cant wear it.... but she can! And i love this photo, bc its like neutral neautral neautral POW, not neutral. looks great eh!
so one of the good things about this time of year that i love is that u can pretty much wear whatever footwear u want, shoes, boots, open toe, sling backs, flip flops cuz it isn't hot or cold, its allll good. SO check the boots on the left hand side, vintage, and FABULOUS. I love the detail and i usually love aplique, and i almost always love florals, as long as they are done right, tasetefull.
so i love black, and white, and grey, and beige, sometimes brown, its all good. BUT i do love colour, right now the yellow is looking fab, i love the deep blues like the royal blues, and DEEP PURPLES haha.

k im SICK :( going to go to bed and stop ram-bl-ing.

2008-05-06T00:13:00.001-04:00

I find that when a person is forced to open their eyes, they realize that the world is complex, full of good and bad. Its fast paced and hectic, and often unsafe, so finding a safe place, a home, is an amazing accomplishment. My sister, i look up to her for unconventional reasons, i havn't fallowed in her footsteps, but i admire the path she has paved for herself, none the less. She has a house, a husband and a bun in her oven, and shes made a home. After so many years, shes buzzed around, looking for what will make her happy, going to school, travelling, trying different careers, but she has found what is right for her in her family, and thats something i dont know if i will ever have. A house in the suburbs with a garden, and a deck, and a nersury, but i have family, and i have friends, and my home is within my self, but thats not always safe is it. All roads in life are bumpy, with pot holes, and whatever. But sometimes those roads come with daffodils along the sides.
I said my sister was prenant, and finding fabulous clothes for a big belly is not easy. Yes i know there are maternity stores but gosh darn, they are not very fabulous. I mean all im asking for is decently priced, decently designed, and down right great looking maternity clothes! despite the lack of great things for those nine monthes that women glow like giddy school girls again, my sister has managed to look this good, SO CUTE!
im so proud of my big sister, she looks great right, she's got it good. love her!
p.s. that outfit wasnt even found in a maternity store...

2008-05-04T12:45:00.002-04:00

these nike kicks are sickkkk. obv right. but i love da photo. so cute.

2008-05-03T23:39:00.002-04:00

It's funny how quickly life can completely change. A turnover in a year, or a month, or a day. When I look back, my life continues to turn over, my world seems like the little little ball in the pin-ball machine. Bouncing around, hitting walls, slipping and sliding, and sometimes sky rocketing upward. Theres good days and bad days. but the best days are the ones spent with people that make me feel like everything will be okay. These are some super fabulous people. So since I started this blog there are specifically two very very very fabulous people, miss, Laur Cizzle, and miss Suray ray :) Laura loves it,that i started it, like i said before she encouraged me to start it, and shes got a crazy busy summer ahead, havn't talked to her as much as i wish i could, but shes a BFFL, and Suraya, same goes, shes even made the link of this page her msn name, facebook, lol her new favorite blog. I love these girls, i havn't known either of them THAT long, but i feel like ive spent most of my lie with them, like sisters.
our latest photo, lookin fab in her coral pashmina. see to laura life is more than fashion, and glamor and fame, actually it kinda confuses her. and she always encourages me not to do what i want, but whats best for me, and that really does make her the best. she doesnt realize it but she is glamorous and she will always be one of the greats in my books, and in my life.

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and here is susu latest shot.
and suraya, is (lucky for me) completely unlike my laur. She loves looking good, this is her on casual day at work. if im allowed to be casual, you better believe that includes flats, hello comfort heel please! she lives for connections, and celebrity, and lights, and i love her for it.

throughout my life, i havnt had a lot of good friends, and the ones i have had, arent around anymore, due to life and circumstance, and sometimes that hurts, but it has also made me into who i am in many ways. I understand things more than some people think. and i have a lot of friends, good friends, but today, i owe these two, because they really do understand, and if they dont, i think they try, and thats even more important to me.

unlike both of these girls, i want success in my life, and i want to do great things, and be a greater person, grow and live. what it comes down to is my beliefs, and though they counter a lot of belief of the greats, in this case of the fashion industry, i believe in them. I work in retail, and people always come in telling me what they wish they could wear but say they cant because of always one thing, their size. i like to take those rules and throw them out of the window. i think people look best when the feel best about themselves. clothes help people feel good, and when people feel good they look great. so when people tell me fashion is a joke, or its not an art, or its a waste of time, im sad for them, because they dont see the complexity and the greatness and the truth behind it all. because behind every outfit, there is a story. and i truely do believe that.

Behind every line, there is an explanation, a passion, a vision. There is history and power and pride. Behind every designer there is love and dedication and dream fulfillment, for all of those people that are going to try on something new, and feel a new way about themselves, and look different, and define themselves with their clothes, and be inspired to be who they are by showing who they are. every designer is a hero. and every magazine showcases new opportunities, possibly dreams coming true, stories told, visions completed, perfection, and a common language; appearance, fashion, or style.

2008-05-01T02:04:00.000-04:00

There's something about youth, that forces this feeling of invincibility upon a person. In a lot of ways, I'm young, 21 years and kickin' it, but a lot of the time i feel old, and unaccomplished. But No regrets right? I mean thats what everyone always says and always advises, but sometimessss I just wonder where I would be today, if I did somethings differently, last week, last year, ya know? And when I see kids, high school kids especially, with their future ahead of them, just makes me a teensy bit jealous, ya know. I mean high school can be such a magical time, making friends, and trying new things, every day being a new adventure. My highschool looked like a castle, and every day should have been like a mini fairy tale, where something special should have happened. But thats life, and I rushed those four years, all the while just wanting to leave, making friends to pass the time, and just doing enough to get by, to get away. BUt if i could just steal one of those moments back, I would cherish it. I look at high school kids and admire them, thinking about their futures, working on making their present count. Regardless of what the world thinks, some of those high shcool kids are on top of the world, a lot of the time, because you can just see their great futures.

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Thats my friends baby brother. He is in his last year of high school, and from the few stories I've heard, hes had quite the adventure. And between his jersey, pin striped shorts, and lacoste kicks, he feels like hes on top of the world... at least he looks like he feels that way, and even if he feels differently, whats important is that he can pick his future, if he knows what he wants.
I wish that was me, just able to choose, and feel the comfort of knowing that life is right ahead, and you only have one chance to live it right, and to really enjoy it. The best thing about clothes is that they dont represent who you are, but who you want to be, but living in those clothes owning them, is what shapes who you become, because when you keeping chasing after what you want, that person that your clothes represent, eventually you become that person, and those clothes become your style, and your style defines you...

2008-04-30T01:28:00.000-04:00

so i know i just blabbed about all this stuff about achieviement and want in my future. but for right now, I would HAPPILY settle for these.
now thats one SEXY SHOE. special thanks to Manolo Blahnik and Barneys.

2008-04-30T00:13:00.000-04:00

It takes a lot to have pride in life. A lot of the time, people want to be more than who or what they are. Not saying everyone is faking, but its wanting to be more, reaching for the top, and not getting there, leads to someone feeling less. Its obvious right? that "someone" is me. I think the problem is that I'm scared, to fight, for what I want. That may seem silly, but the hardest fights in life our with the self, are they not. where do I want to be? not at the top, but damn close to it, and hopefully that will be somewhere in the wonderful world of fashion!
the people in my life that think i have talent, I have a hard time believing, and those I want to prove myself to, I have a hard time doing. so how do i break even?
So instead of chasing a dream I have, im working at Ricki's and 98% of the time I really like it, and there is a big portion of that 98% that I'm in LOVE with, more than anything else in my life. and that may be selfish but thats all that i have. all i have to cling to, hang on to, keep me going. so here is what i do.
these being my latest models, not showing off my clothes, but my outfits!

and thats my friend teshy.

see I love my job, through the good days and the bad days. Especially the days I help people walk out of that mall feeling great, and looking better, and coming back for more. because as much as i like the way those mannequins look, my customers love them, and thats a truly great feeling.
So where will i be in five or ten years I don't know, but i hope my happiness today is a part of my future success.

sunny days.

2008-04-28T18:21:00.001-04:00

This being my first post ever, I'm going to try and make it count, I hope!
My best friend and I were getting ready for exams, walking along our campus, discussing this idea about me starting a blog, (it's true), and here I am. this one day, I realized, It's hard to find direction, and its hard to focus in on emotions, and to reflect upon life. Thinking back on simpler days isn't easy, if you have not had many simple days. Looking at the lives of others on the surface can be a refreshing thing. thats where this photo comes into play. Not to label people but, on this day, one of the first sunny days after a LONG winter, seeing these people made me smile and think of "simple days". Look at them, so cool and collected, and so funky, so eclectic, just truly hangin' out on campus. Seemingly, enjoying what will one day be "the good ol' days" lookin' all cute in their yellow skirt and scarf, high top kicks and a hoodie, dark shades and comfy jeans, it all appears so simple. This photo, just shows a mellowed out day, soakin' up the sun, having fun, just being happy with life, despite stress from finals or what not. These three girls with their bubble pop sense of style reminded me whats important in life; every day, and how you live it, and who you spend your time with, because life may not always be simple, but the beauty in it is impossible to hide.

So what's "clarifying" is seeing the world every day, from whatever perspective works, in finding sense to this crazy world, even just reminding ourselves to search for clarity can be a challenge, but thats all a part of the fun. Life is not just a roller coaster, its a theme park, full of them, so make the day pass count, go on as many rides as possible, but keeping your head as clear as it is on solid ground. And I think that makes a successful trip!