OMG20 What Should I wear?

ALRIGHT how could I not comment on it? 

The G20 is happening and since there is so much hype surrounding it I feel the need to say something. Ya know, my POV. For me, I feel like it's a movie thats going to be a big flop. I live literally on the other side of the fence, RIGHT OUTSIDE the yellow security zone. Yeah, there have been fences built for a while now, and cops galore, I just don't see the crazies. Thats what I was hoping for some good old fashioned entertainment. 

Honestly, this G20 Summit is more like a camp for cops. The RCMP look scared, like they have never been in a city.  They are all in there little cabins sweet hotel rooms set up downtown Toronto. They get to hang out, play, ride bikes and horses all outside in the heat of the summer. Sounds like a good time to me. Yeah, yeah I know, that when it gets serious... soon enough.... they will be there to guard and protect the leaders just like Kasey would have done for Ali's heart on the Bachlorette.

Also the G20 has conveniently served people with "working from home" which can easily translate to "taking time off". 

Unfortunately I will not be around for this weekend festivities to make any further comments however you may follow The Glamour Den which is a HILarious blog that will certainly keep you up to speed. 

Are you staying in the city or kicking it at a cottage like me?

Oh and whatever will you wear if you are here in the city? Don't you worry about it, The Star has you covered with some horrible options. 

I recommend this:

That will surely keep any protestors away :)

XO

Crazy for Crochet

I want in on this trend. 
I wish I had a vintage piece that I could pull from my mother's closet but unfortunately I feel that she probably diminished her whole bohemian wardrobe when the shoulder pads and teasing hair of the 80's came to town. Luckily crochet is back and I am lovin' it! 


First crochet piece that made me fall were these sandals by Elizabeth and James.

photo: shopbop

Now I'm on the hunt for a sweet little sweater/cardigan to add to my collection. A little birdie told me about one being at the new Topshop on Ossington. I'm going to have to make an appearance there very shortly. 

XO

Vintage Touch

I love all accessories old and new.
I especially love accessories when they hold meaning. Whether it comes in the form of a blue box from a certain someone or a handed down piece to add to your collection, it seems to add value that no mastercard can buy, priceless shall we say? :)


I have been fortunate enough to have a grandmother who was fashionable in her youth. I use to play dress up in her wedding gown, wigs jewelry and fur coats.



This clutch has literally come to the rescue many times. You really can't go wrong with a mid-sized black patent leather clutch, it goes with everything, fits almost everything (lip gloss, cards, camera, iphone) pretty much what you need for a good night on the town. It's also pretty cool how it was in style then and a number of years (won't give away your age here grams) later, it's one of the most functional pieces of my wardrobe. 

This clutch was also stolen from my given to me by my grandmother. Keeping it all in the family. One day I will find those photos of me dressed up in her wedding dress... killer photos. 

These images don't really do them justice. I can't wait to get a new cam so these photos won't be so amateur. one day...one day people.

TRIBAL THURSDAY

and it's actually Friday, I noticed that but like the name enough anyways...

My Main Man JOE

I love Joe Fresh.

 I do. 

I love it so much that I tend to spend more money in the Joe Fresh section of the superstore than any other aisle. It's kind of embarrassing. He is perfect for who I am at the moment and that is a girl that LOVES Fashion and is on a non-paid internship kind of budget. A tight one :)

One of my fav new pieces are my clogs (enter my mother rolling her eyes here). You see, she hates them with a PASSION. She hates how she used to wear them and how they are now back in style. I try to tell her to embrace them and anything else that trots along the Chanel runway. 

My latest purchase is a risky one... retro style bikini. High rise bikini bottoms...RISKY... from the change room I THINK it looked okay... We will have to see about this one. The good thing is that I didn't spend a pretty penny so if its awful I can still use the top! I'll ponder over posting a picture ... haha

And for all you other Joe Fresh lovers out there, here is a coupon! If you spend $50 dollars which is not hard to do, you get $10 off! You just have to sign up but worth it!

Going for it

I love it when people just go for it. 

It is so inspiring.

Even better when you feel that they are amazing at what they do and are going for something that you full heartedly believe that they will achieve!

Last night it was brought to my attention of a friend of a friend, well lets just call him my friend... I've known the guy for a couple of years, shared a couple pints, we're friends. Anyways, I saw his audition to be on the second season of the show Drafted: The Search for Canada's Next Sportscaster. Check out his awesome video HERE. (maybe the more views he has, the better chance of making the show?)

I am not an avid sports fan nor do I pretend to be. I like seeing games live because you can enjoy them with a bevie and it's a lot more engaging. I like attempting to play SOME sports... like golf and thats about it...haha anyways but if there is one thing I know about Sports is that Mark Sheldon is to Sports like Anna Wintour is to Fashion. 

I wish him ALL the best in the competition, I just know he will go far and if he doesn't win the darn thing, I hope he gets a little recognition for it. 

I also hope that he put a little inspiration in your soul to do what you are really passionate about in life. 

XO

Honestly...

Who throws a shoe? haha oh Austin Powers.. You get me every-time...

but honestly WHO GETS SICK around THIS WONDERFUL TIME OF YEAR. 

Sure maybe when its the dead of winter and it's cold outside and you left the house without your hat and scarf. That makes sense to me but NOW? Especially right now when it's 30+ degrees outside, which may I add is AWESOME, and this being my first summer back in Ontario after a couple on the east coast, I'm pretty stoked. 

I am also that girl that everyone knows, because I tell everyone,  THAT NEVER GETS SICK, proceeded by a knock on wood. Well I guess I am just going to stop saying that. I also embarrassingly never really believed people when they call in sick or would complain about being sick. I would just roll my eyes and think to myself your hung over... UNLESS I knew for sure they were actually sick. Mean I know. What can I say? It was drilled into my head since I was young to always suck it up and if you didn't need to go to the hospital you were fine. I will also stop doing that. 

I feel really bad for the ladies in the office yesterday that had to listen to me blow my nose non-stop. EW. That is just the worst, being stuck in a room with a bad case of a runny nose. I hate those people and that was me yesterday until I took myself home. Sorry ladies!

Alright enough whining and complaining...fashion fix! Before this sickness hit me I was out and about and found a great steal that was actually inspired by SJP. I love the military look! I used to have a pair of these from the Gap several years ago, I remember wearing them at camp but are long gone. I wish I could just keep all of my clothes instead of getting rid of them. Well I kinda sorta do. I have learned from my mistake of throwing away key pieces and tend to hold on to a lot of things.

Anyways these were a great find at Urban Outfitters. I can't wait to rock them with some sweet heels. Still on the hunt for some good strappy sandal heels! Any recommendations?

P.S. I LOVED SEX AND THE CITY 2, I don't care what anyone else says, it was funny, it was fashion and it was them. Anyone that says they don't like it are people that over think things and are boring. There I said it.