quote of the day
"he knew why he wanted to kiss her. because she was beautiful. and before that, because she was kind. and before that, because she was smart and funny. because she was exactly the right kind of smart and funny. because he could imagine taking a long trip with her without ever getting bored. because whenever he saw something new and interesting, or new and ridiculous, he always wondered what she'd have to say about it - how many stars she'd give it and why."
RAINBOW ROWELL, ATTACHMENTS
summer shorts
shorts! shorts! shorts! shorts shorts shorts! shorts shorts!
I love shorts in the summer. it's actually quite unfortunate that I have a job where they are not appropriate as everyday casual wear, no matter how you dress them up. But on the weeknights and weekends, it's pretty much guaranteed that you'll find me in a pair of shorts. Versatile, all kinds of comfortable, and easy to dress up or down.
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quote of the day
"IT'S A BEAUTIFUL THING
IF YOU LEARN TO BE
INDEPENDENT & STRONG
ON YOUR OWN.
TO NOT ALWAYS DEPEND ON OTHERS.
BECAUSE YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN’T
TRUST EVERYONE IN THIS WORLD.
PEOPLE COME AND GO.
AND IF YOU LEARN TO BE HAPPY
ON YOUR OWN, AND SOMEONE ELSE
COMES ALONG THAT IS ABLE TO
ADD ON TO THAT HAPPINESS OF YOURS—
IT’S A FEELING LIKE NO OTHER."
(VIA OUTCAMETHESUN)
fashion focus : animal prints
I love me some good animal print.
In fact, some people may say I love animal print too much. On any given day there is a 90% chance that I am wearing an animal print, fur, or leather (none of it real). And why not? Animal print, if done right, can be classy or totally badass. It adds much-needed texture and pattern to your outfit and can be rocked in any size - anything from a bracelet to a full dress.
A bit shy with the prints? Rock it in a shoe, scarf, or bag. It will still make the desired impact on a smaller scale!
Want to go bold? An animal print skirt, blouse or dress is your new best friend!
yyc: eyelash extensions
This is for all you yyc'ers out there...
A while ago I went to Noir Lash Lounge on 4th Ave and got eyelash extensions.
Weird, right? Not as weird as people think.
I was new to the whole process and wanted to try them out, because I'm a sucker for long eyelashes. I got the half set for $35 and absolutely loved them! I didn't have to wear mascara the whole time I had them. Because I wore eyeliner and mascara anyway (I'm stubborn) they only stayed on for a couple weeks, but next time I get them I won't wear any eye makeup and they should stay on for around a month.
Anyways, today on TeamBuy I see there is a deal for mink eyelash extensions from Silk Hair Salon. It's normally around $250-$300 for mink extensions (they're the real deal), but today they're only $40, and that is awesome, and because I love you guys, I'm sharing it here, and I suggest you take a swing at eyelash extensions. But be careful, you might get addicted.
quote of the day
"Go after her. Fuck, don’t sit there and wait for her to call, go after her because that’s what you should do if you love someone, don’t wait for them to give you a sign cause it might never come, don’t let people happen to you, don’t let me happen to you, or her, she’s not a fucking television show or tornado. There are people I might have loved had they gotten on the airplane or run down the street after me or called me up drunk at four in the morning because they need to tell me right now and because they cannot regret this and I always thought I’d be the only one doing crazy things for people who would never give enough of a fuck to do it back or to act like idiots or be entirely vulnerable and honest and making someone fall in love with you is easy and flying 3000 miles on four days notice because you can’t just sit there and do nothing and breathe into telephones is not everyone’s idea of love but it is the way I can recognize it because that is what I do. Go scream it and be with her in meaningful ways because that is beautiful and that is generous and that is what loving someone is, that is raw and that is unguarded, and that is all that is worth anything, really."
harvey milk
images of inspiration : travel
Lately, I've been craving a vacation. Spring is terrible in Calgary, all brown and mushy and slushy, and the weather is completely bipolar - one day it's 14 degrees and sunny, the next day it's blizzarding. Just wanna get awaaayyyyyy! So here is some photo inspiration that will make you want to drop whatever you're doing and hop on a plane. You're welcome.
10 tips for traveling light & still looking fab
I went to New York City for a week with my interior design graduating class two years ago, and I was the only one who took a carry-on suitcase. Most girls brought full-sized checked baggage with 2 different outfits and pairs of shoes every day for a week. Do the math and that equaled about 2400 possible outfits for 7 days. (If you’re reading this, girls, I love you…) Granted, the outfits I chose to take were poor, but every time is a learning experience. Lucky for all of you, I’ve worn enough terrible outfits abroad to write a blog post about it and let you know what you SHOULD be wearing! And you can do it with just your purse and a carry-on suitcase.
tips.
· Bring less and wash more often. Set aside 10-15 minutes every few days to wash – there is no point carrying around clothes you aren’t wearing because they’re dirty.
· The key is to pack basic yet stylish pieces that can be mixed and matched. This means no wild colours or big patterns that clash. One of the most important tips I can give you is make sure every single piece of clothing you bring matches every single other piece of clothing.
· Your hair and some jewelry will differentiate your outfits day to day. You could wear the same thing two days in a row but if you accessorize it differently and wear your hair in a completely different way, no one will even really notice.
· Remember the keys to looking chic every day! These still apply while traveling!
your suitcase.
1. 4 shirts, one being a little dressier. I usually choose dark clothes that dry quickly and either do not wrinkle or look good wrinkled. Mix your long-sleeves and your short-sleeves, and incorporate a few different shapes.
2. 1 sweater, medium weight. Crucial for layering if it’s chillier than you thought it would be, and great if it’s not quite cold enough to wear a jacket.
3. 2 pairs of pants. I usually bring a pair of nice jeans that I wear day-to-day and a pair of black skinny, comfortable cigarette pants for nicer dinners and events. DO NOT NEGLECT THE PANTS. My most recent trip to New York was supposed to be beautiful and sunny all week and it ended up being 10 degrees C and raining. Someone was an idiot and didn’t bring any pants (this girl right here), and I was stuck in shorts for the week.
4. 1 pair of shorts. This depends where you’re going – if you’re traveling in winter, you can probably skip this step. If you are taking shorts, APPROPRIATE PLEASE! Most other countries are more modest than North America and wearing booty shorts will not go over well. Plus that’s just not comfortable.
5. 1 skirt. Lightweight, non-wrinklable – a dark, patterned one is great. Light colours have the ability to be spoiled/stained easily and then you’re… what’s the saying? Something about up a creek without a paddle… Wear something light, get it stained the first day, and you’re lugging around a piece of clothing you can’t wear.
6. 5 pairs of underwear and socks (or more). You will never regret having a clean pair of either.
7. 1 jacket, relatively lightweight. Thin pea coats and short trenches are good, because they have the ability to be stuffed in your purse or tucked over your arm without weighing you down. I took my leather jacket to Europe last time I went and while it looked tres chic in brisk Paris, it sucked lugging it around in hot Barcelona. Keep in mind all of the places you’re going and try to find a jacket that will work for all of them.
8. A nice purse. Okay, I know I’ve talked about the wonders a purse can do but really, traveling is no exception. Have a durable, waterproof (fake leather is good for this) purse with a strap long enough to sling it over your shoulder or across your chest. When you’re walking a lot, the last thing you want to do is have to hold your heavy strap on your shoulder. Should be big enough to fit a water bottle, a guide book, a map, some snacks, transit passes, wallet, camera, etc.
9. A good pair of shoes. Okay ladies. If you read this blog I do not want to see you traveling anywhere in runners. They are called runners because they are for RUNNING. With all of the shoes out there today, there is no reason that you can’t find a comfortable, good-looking pair of shoes that will hold up to walking all day – especially if you throw some insoles in. My bff Jackie did our 2-weeks-walking-absolutely-everywhere trip to San Francisco, Seattle and Victoria in Toms, and I did it in Keds. If you have a comfortable pair of boots, great. But NO RUNNERS. And don’t even get me started on traveling in Crocs or Uggs.
You need one pair of walking shoes, one pair of dressy shoes (dressy flats are the best because they take up no space), and probably a pair of sandals/flip flops (for showers, the beach, the pool, etc).
You need one pair of walking shoes, one pair of dressy shoes (dressy flats are the best because they take up no space), and probably a pair of sandals/flip flops (for showers, the beach, the pool, etc).
10. A scarf/pashmina is the ultimate travel tool. In European churches there is often a strict modest dress code enforced, which could include your shoulders or legs needing to be covered. Bam! Pashmina. It’s a bit chilly? Bam! Pashmina. Need to make an outfit look different even though it’s the same? Bam! Pashmina. Need to wrap up something you bought so it doesn’t crash around in your purse? Bam! Pashmina. Need to wipe the rain off your camera? Bam! Pashmina. If I was to choose one thing to never travel with, this would be it. Get it in a basic colour (mine is black… go figure) and you won’t regret it.
Now go, my fashion minions! Go and travel and be well-dressed and teach the Croc-and-fanny-pack-travelers of the world that traveling light and looking good is so easy to do.
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