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Monday, April 22, 2013

Playing Dress Up

As a girl who started making handmade clothing for her Barbie doll at the age of 8, playing dress up was also an essential stage in life. My mother’s ~~closet~~ walk in is the perfect place to borrow true vintage pieces; ones that were on trend when she was “my age”. Of course, these well-loved pieces need to be mixed with new pieces to bring them up to date since trends are brought back but they are never exactly the same. We ditch the boxy man-shoulder pads that were ever so horribly popular back in the days, but we keep the fine fabrics, classics and the sturdy leather goods.

We need to know which pieces are worth taking a second chance and which ones can finally retire or be loved by someone else.

Top: F21 18| Skirt: Vintage | Belt: Club

Monaco

17| Necklace: F21 10| Purse: BCBGMaxAzria 108| Shoes: Zara 35|

What kind of treasures have you found or been pasted down to you?

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

The One that Got Away

Taking a moment to get real personal here, but I want to share the sad story about a decision that I once made and regret terribly each passing day. Since we have parted ways, I’ve decided that the best way for me to heal is to talk openly about the situation and hope that you will learn a thing or two from me.

I once laid eyes on and fell in love with a classy and versatile piece. It was a black on white striped cardigan sweater, which I had found on sale for $10! Being that it was pretty much a steal made it even harder to not feel that regret everyday…I rushed into some spring cleaning one day and made the awful mistake of donating it. Now I can’t really explain why, (I even paused due to some indecisiveness), I’m sure it pleaded and begged for me to rethink and keep it in my life, but I was stubborn and walked away. I did not see all that potential in a well-made, well fitted and classic piece.

Cardigan: H&M 20

Now it is too late to go back with my tail between my legs and beg for it to come back into my life. But like all stories, there is a brighter side; recently I have found a (replacement) white on black striped cardigan that I have grown fond of and cherish in all the ways that I should. It has quickly become an essential piece to my wardrobe and snuck its way into my heart.

So learn a lesson from me, donating pieces from your wardrobe is never a bad idea but if you find yourself thorn and indecisive; go with your gut instincts and know that you are not ready to part ways. Not a day goes by without regret, but time maybe the only thing that will heal my wounded heart.

Friday, March 01, 2013

Movie Magic

The Oscars always provides a night of fashion and style; where the talented are recognized and Hollywood royalty come out for a night of glitz and glam. Nominated or not, the most ANTICIPATED question is who is wearing what and what list will they end up on tomorrow.

At the 85^th Oscars this year I have to say that I was not too impressed with the choices that were made in the looks department. No ~~good~~ risks were taken, but of course that may not be a huge surprise since pastel colours were the trend amongst the Hollywood Elite. Of course I have to compare across the board, since some of the most stunning pieces have come out of this event. All the primping, millions in jewels and finding that perfect dress have come to this; so in my humble opinion, the celebrities that shined bright and the other…not so much, have been narrowed down to these…

Magic

Risks Gone Wrong...

Men in Tuxes

Photo Credits: Instyle.com