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Pieces of FLARE Blogger’s Style:Spring Shoes

February 17, 2012
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shabby apple spanish steps dress // turquoise mix charm necklace from urban outfitters // aqua suede faryl robin shoes // marc by marc jacobs watch // large pearl earring from plum

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FLARE shoe photo credit to alexandra

Browsing FLARE.com this week, you just might have seen a familiar face (and pair of aqua pumps)!  I am beyond grateful to be featured in FLARE for their Blogger’s Style: Spring Shoes article by Ryan Michael Cheung.  How great is it having a Canadian magazine acknowledge Canadian fashion bloggers?  And some really amazing ones at that.  The best part?  The shoes!!  I have so many pairs of spring shoes on my wishlist, can’t wait to get shopping.

So, I was thinking my new Shabby Apple dress was perfect for a spring outfit photo, right?  Throw in a deadline, some bad weather, a super rushed shoot, and you get impossibly dark photos.  Which normally wouldn’t be a problem, except that my photoshop decided to crash a few days ago and I’ve had no way of fixing them.  It has been most devastating, and I really do apologize for the quality but  I’m sure this dress will make many more blog appearances.

In honour of beating the winter blues, what spring shoes are you looking forward to purchasing?

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neon winter

February 15, 2012
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cobalt blue sheer cardigan and neon green nail polish from american apparel // black satin tunic from urban outfitters // leopard print belt from plum // pink and blue bfrend bracelets c/o // gifted necklace // assorted bangles from river island // sunglasses from barefoot contessa

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photos by jen

not sure if i told you, but us vancouver fashion bloggers are throwing a clothing sale next month.  so i’ve been spending my extra time (ha! what “extra” time?) sorting through my clothes deciding what to sell and what to continue to hoard keep. if you have a company that would like to collaborate with our vancouver fashion blogger clothing sale, please let me know!  we’re gladly accepting sponsors and donations, it’s a great chance for exposure.  we’re all going to tweet, facebook, blog, pinterest, and instagram the crap outta this one 😛  pencil us in for march 17th, more deets coming your way next week!

despite a chocolate hangover, adam and i had a nice february 14th.  we are pretty low key about it, just went for a nice dinner with my cousin and his girlfriend and we were supposed to see the vow afterwards, but dinner ran a little late.  not to worry, i’m forcing poor adam to take me to the vow tonight instead!  how was your valentine’s day?  did you get spoiled?

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a soldier on my own, i don’t know the way

February 14, 2012
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oh man, i just can’t get enough of instagram!  there’s something extra special about documenting small pieces of your day and sharing them with others.  makes me appreciate little moments in life that would have otherwise gone unnoticed.  and truthfully, i also love seeing what people are up to.  it’s the kind of photograph creeping joy i felt when facebook was in its prime!
this weekend was rather routine, but i spent quite a bit of time goal setting and self reflecting.  been really bad about not taking time off for myself lately, which almost always guarantees a meltdown.  no one likes a messy, irrational, tear-filled meltdown.  i do thrive on stress and keeping busy, but i need to be better about organization and planning as a way to avoid feeling overwhelmed.  definitely something about myself to work on, perhaps an organization post in the future will help?  okay that’s it, i think this calls for an office makeover!!!  and who doesn’t love a makeover?!  a little painting diy, and filing…yes, i think that is just what i need!

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the weekend warm up

February 10, 2012
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striped tee from h&m // mustard yellow cardigan from winners // leather jacket from le chateau // scarf and sunnies from forever 21 // mavi denim, gloves, and purse from plum // hue socks // kelsi dagger booties
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you know who i don’t understand?  umbrella thieves.  yesterday i left my cheap $10 (albeit cute and polka dot) umbrella in the umbrella stand at the front of a store.  browsed around, and when i went to leave…it was gone.  i was then stuck walking around downtown for the next four hours completely exposed to the rain.  my only saving grace was that i’d worn my large brimmed hat, so my hair remained in decent condition and i was spared from looking like a total drowned rat.

on another note, i have decided that there are three time in the year in which i cannot stand to be online.  a product of pure jealousy, those times are during both weeks of nyfw and coachella.  events that i have always wanted to attend, but haven’t been to yet…it’s just so painful to  read updates from people there!  i like to pretend that if i were in new york right now, this would be one of my daytime shopping outfits (okay, maybe not with the heels, to be more realistic).  my goal is to get to nyfw this september.  not sure how i am going to make that happen, but i sure am determined!  who wants to come with?  i couldn’t possibly the only person out there who dreams of attending shows and parties at nyfw?!

hope your friday is looking good so far my loves x

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insomnia made me do it

February 7, 2012
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cropped grey tee + black silk short from aritzia // bright teal blazer from h&m // studded zara booties // necklaces from forever21 // sunglasses from barefoot contessa

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almost declared a state of emergency this morning when i reached for my precious coffee, only to find we were out.  luckily we had one disc of espresso left, which forced me to go old school and heat some milk on the stove.  my friends taught me a delicious trick, to add nutella to the milk while it heats.  so yes, i am currently enjoying a nutella latte, your jealousy is completely understandable.

yesterday i received a very sweet comment about my old writing style.  someone had gone back and read my entire blog (almost 4 years worth, good on ya) and asked why i don’t write like i used to.  and the truth is, that i miss the way i used to write.  i was honest, candid, funny even…very carrie bradshaw.  i suppose since my readership has grown and i actually know people read this (including my parents..hi mom, hi dad!), i shy away from oversharing and storytelling.  but, anonymous commenter has me thinking about how to incorporate the old with the new and find a healthy balance.  people have since pointed out that it’s natural to evolve as a person and a writer, but for all the times lately that i’ve sat staring blankly at a computer screen at a loss for words, this just might be the solution i was looking for.

so last night, instead of brainstorming post ideas, i found myself immersed in photo shop, downloading new fonts, and ultimately creating a new logo.  been extra inspired by cocoa and hearts lately, her art is so beautiful, but i am especially drawn to her use of colour.  it’s actually this painting that helped create my new blog concept.  a definite work in progress that kept me up until all hours of the night!  hope you like it, any design suggestions are mucho appreciated.

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A Very Classy Derek Blasberg Event

February 6, 2012
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me, olivia, darryl, peter, lisa, jen + monika {photo c/o jen}

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Derek Blasberg, a notable Manhattan fashion writer and now a New York Times Best Selling Author, was in town to sign copies of his second book.  A sequel to Classy, his latest work, Very Classy is full of tips on how to be a proper lady. And it’s no surprise that a Derek Blasberg book signing brought out Vancouver’s most stylish. Held in The Room at The Bay, the space was so appropriately decorated with mannequins wearing lipstick and spring inspired neon brights.   I also loved the book specific touches, memorable quotes scattered around, distinct yellow copies of Very Classy stacked on tables, and serving trays piled with Classy or Trashy yellow pins.

With such a fun atmosphere, it would have been impossible to have a bad time!  It was great to see some beautiful familiar faces and to catch up with those I hadn’t seen in a while.  Even had the chance to meet a few new people, including Derek himself!  A big thank you to Monika of The Doctor’s Closet for bringing me as her +1, I had such a lovely evening.

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ladylike

February 4, 2012
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faux fur bb dakota from modcloth // blouse from h&m // tan midi skirt from aritzia // purse from aldo 
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been on the hunt all season for the perfect faux fur vest.  couldn’t believe it when i scored this bb dakota faux fur vest on modcloth during their cabin fever sale…for $23!  good thing really do come for those who wait!

and what better occasion to wear a new piece than to a very classy fashion event at the room at the bay?!  started out last night with a glass of wine with olivia, jen, and monika at the rosewood hotel georgia and then headed over to the fabulous event {more about that in another post}.  after tons of fun catching up with some amazing people and a few fashion celeb encounters, lisa and d joined us and we all went over to guu garden for some japanese tapas.

as much as the winter can make one want to hibernate, it’s so much fun to get all dolled up and have a night out on the town!  oooh, and don’t forget to enter my social experiment valentine’s giveaway! happy friday xo

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Social Experiment Valentine’s Giveaway – now closed!

January 31, 2012

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It’s no secret that I’m obsessed with Vancouver’s Georgia Heraty’s designs.  I wear her one of a kind Social Experiment cocktail ring all the time!  And you bet, I receive tons of compliments every time I wear my Social Experiment Ring.  I love supporting a local jewellery line and owning something that’s very unique.
This is why I’m so excited to offer you the chance to win not one, but TWO Social Experiment pieces that are perfect for February 14th!  So ladies, if you want this one, you should forward this on to your man so he can enter as well 😉

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You could WIN this cherry quartz Seaside bracelet and cocktail ring set c/o Social Experiment.  A $50 CDN Value…nice!

How to enter:

Just check out Social Experiment Etsy Page and tell me which piece is your favourite!

Then comment on this post or  the Alicia Fashionista Facebook Page with your answer (and how to get a hold of you).

Contest closes on Monday February 6th at 7pm PST and is open to North American residence only (sorry international readers).  Good luck xo 

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