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young hearts run free

November 9, 2010

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I used to have the worst time vintage shopping. I was impatient, never found my size, and ultimately discouraged. The more I went into vintage boutiques though, the more I learned about what I liked and what to avoid. Almost a way of narrowing the search down in a giant store full of one-of clothing items. My latest epiphany came at the good old Value Village. I was looking for a silk button up blouse and was leaving the store empty handed and frowning. Then just as I was about to leave my eyes wandered to the left at the men’s section. I thought about how maybe just MAYBE there was a hope that I’d find what I was looking for. Alas, there at the front of the rack was a cream Club Monaco 100% silk blouse in a size Small for $7. I couldn’t believe my luck.

But, I don’t think it was luck. Because when I was in San Fran at Wasteland, I found two amazing items in the men’s section. So, despite my better judgement I am letting you in on my latest shopping secret: try vintage shopping in the men’s section next time. You never know what amazing over sized blouse, sweater, or jacket you may come across. And I will probably kick myself for ever sharing this with you, but perhaps you’ll find some amazing menswear items next time you’re browsing the racks of vintage goodies. Happy Shopping 🙂

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Vintage Blouse // Gifted Skirt // H&M Socks // Nine West Shoes // Cameo Necklace and Purse from Forever 21 // House of Harlow Ring c/o of Le Mode Du Jour giveaway
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Candi Staton-Young Hearts Run Free (From the Romeo + Juliet Soundtrack of course!)

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to infinity and beyond

November 5, 2010

This infinity scarf from Fine Finds is my new favourite accessory. The pale colour brightens up my all black and grey outfits (there are a TON of those lately) and is so soft, I just want to cuddle it! Sadly, I purchased it in another colour when I was at Fine Finds last week with Lisa and Carolina for a private shop night. Is it SO wrong to purchase something you love in two colours?
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Infinity Scarf from Fine Finds // Dress from Aritzia // Vintage Blazer // Boots from Target // Accessories from Plum

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I hate to get all sentimental on ya, but just wanted to say thank you to those who have been commenting, tweeting, and generally super supportive today (and everyday). You have all made me smile on such a sad day. Aww shucks, I don’t know what I’d do without you guys *hugs*

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blogging woes

October 27, 2010

Something horrible is happening lately. So horrible, I can barely bring myself to discuss it with all of you. It’s not just the weather, it’s the murder of daylight. It’s true all you fashion bloggers…the darkness is upon us!

This was my attempt at an outfit photo after work yesterday:

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I leave the office at 5:30 pm and the darkness has already fallen. Just wait until Nov.7th when we change all the clocks back another hour. That’s like kicking me while I’m down!! I’ll have to get properly acquainted with my tripod and spend my lunch breaks searching for photo locations. Any tips on tripod use? Do you use a remote? I usually attempt the 10 second timer thing. Ahh the things I do for this blog…I tell ya!

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sequins in the day keep the boredom away…

October 25, 2010

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I bought this top for New Years last year and thought it was a complete waste and that I’d never wear it again. I don’t know if it’s because I don’t like the way I looked in all the photos from last NYE, but when I put it on the other day it wasn’t so bad. I decided to play down the sequins with a jacket and denim to wear it to work. I thankfully work in a very casual office environment, where trends are more relevant than business attire.

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Sequin Top from H&M // VERY Jacket and Purse c/o Plum // Second YOGA Jeans // Ring from Riot

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I’m itching to change around the furniture in my room and some new DIY projects. Does anyone else ever get the sudden urge for change? It usually happens to me a few times a year, but it feels so great to make even the smallest of changes in your surroundings.
Hope you all had a lovely weekend

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honey i ain’t nothing new //

October 13, 2010

I have to say, that this past weekend I had a PERFECT Sunday. What on earth could constitute an entire day of perfection you ask? Well, to begin, I slept in until 11 am and it was all kinds of glorious. Adam and I then went for breakfast at The Whip where we shared a fruit smoothie and I indulged in french toast stuffed with strawberries and cream cheese. We headed up Main Street wandering into stores along the way. Adam purchase a winter jacket and an East Van t shirt from Exhibit, which I loved because the only thing that makes me happier than shopping is watching other people shop! I obviously stopped by Barefoot Contessa to see the windows that The Anthology styled, then the final and most damaging to my bank account was Front & Co. Adam and I both bought each other “birthday presents” aka we both knew we shouldn’t be buying anything and justified purchasing them for each other as gifts. Our birthdays aren’t until November. Basically, this black hat is not yet mine. It was an extremely early present that I essentially borrowed for this photo because I really liked it with my outfit.

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After shopping we got coffees at Liberty Cafe, I watched Adam’s team kick ass at his soccer game, and then myself and some of Adam’s family members ate “Thanksgiving” dinner at White Spot. We went to my parent’s house to see my brother and catch up on our PVR’d Mad Men episodes (only 2 left of the season eeep) and ended the night with Hot Tub Time Machine.

I don’t know if it really was the perfect Sunday or it just seemed that way because we had another day off on Monday. Or maybe Sunday seems so lovely because my car was broken into on Monday night. But that’s a whole other post in itself, wouldn’t you say?

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Hat from Front & Co. // Blouse and Ring from H&M // Jeans from True Value Vintage // Purse from Plum // Bow and Socks from Forever 21 // Steve Madden Boots

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Ryan Adams – Call Me On Your Way Back Home

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San Francisco //

September 2, 2010

Well my darlings, I am off to the land of Full House!!! And this mini vacation comes at the perfect time, since work has been beyond demanding lately. I’m excited to spend time with my family and Adam, exploring around San Fran…eeeep!

I’ll be tweeting throughout the trip, so you can follow my adventures here.
Have a great long weekend and I’ll be back soon enough XOXO

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this one’s optimistic

August 30, 2010

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I’ve been in kind of a wardrobe slump lately. I blame this mostly on the fact that our Vancouver weather can’t make up its mind, and that my clothes are currently unorganized. Every time I go to my closet to choose an outfit I just stand there thinking about how I’m sick of everything I own and want new items to choose from. I can’t decide if this is because I actually don’t have anything I’d like to wear, or me longing for Fall weather and refusing to dress for sunshine. I’m desperate for a closet makeover and to sell all of my unworn/barely worn clothing items that I don’t need anymore. One of these days I’ll take care of it, even though I’ve been saying this for months!

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Headband from Barefoot Contessa // Blouse from Forever 21 // Skirt and Bracelet from H&M // Belt from Plum // Joe Fresh Shoes

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049new I’m back from Seattle at my very first real stagette experience. Tons of photos and stories to share with you tonight, if I can muster up the energy. I tried to spend my money wisely in Seattle, but it’s all easier said than done. Nordstrom Rack, The Outlets, Anthropologie? That’s like dangling candy in front of a child!!! But I’m only days from leaving for San Fransisco, who I’m hoping will deliver amazing clothing boutiques and stores. Speaking of which, does anyone have any suggestions for my San Fran trip? I would love recommendations to restaurants, stores, neighbourhoods…anything 🙂

I just wanted to apologize to all of you lovely readers for not visiting your blogs lately. I have been sooo busy at work and in life for the last few weeks, I haven’t had time for anything. Though I do love to leave you comments, it’s really just that I feel left out. I don’t know what fab new outfits you’ve put together, what gorgeous new photos you’ve taken, or what is new in your lives! I’m making it my personal mission to stop by your sites this week, no matter what!!!

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Radiohead – Optimistic

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society girls

August 13, 2010

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new hair-ish Blouse from River Island // High Waist Trousers from Next // Nine West Shoes // Cameo Necklace from F21 // Gifted Cross Necklace // House of Harlow Key Ring won on le mode du jour // Thrifted Purse

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Vee is a blue eyed babe!

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i heart girls nights I met Carolina, Vanessa, and Brandi at Society in Yaletown for a much needed girl’s night. We were lucky enough to snag a seat outside, where we got to catch up on gossip, hear about Lina’s trip to China, and get the details on B’s latest dating adventures. I’d never been to Society before, but I highly recommend it! My pizza looked so good that the table of girls beside us asked me what I was eating! We even got a chance to go see Carolina’s apartment and pay a visit to J and Pinky.

This morning I went to leave for work and my car didn’t start. It wasn’t surprising, considering I accidentally leave my car lights on all the time. BCAA saved the day, but then I was told I had to drive around for 2 hours so you can imagine how late for work I was! I think I’m going to blame Friday the 13th for any unusual events today.

It’s supposed to be a beautiful weekend though, so I hope you all have a chance to get outside and enjoy it XOXO

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been up all night staring at you // wondering what’s on your mind

August 11, 2010

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I haven’t been getting any sleep this week and it has definitely caught up to me. I spent all of yesterday thinking that it was Wednesday, but it was in fact still the beginning of the week. So now I feel like I’ve lived through Wednesday twice! Not fun.

I know it’s so important to get a good night sleep, but I just can’t seem to settle down at bed time. That’s when I get all of my energy! I’ve been this way since I was a baby. Maybe I’m just part owl 😛

What do you find helps you sleep? Tea? Counting Sheep? I’m desperate for ideas!!!

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Ever since the challenge, I’ve been really good about planning my outfit the night before rather than scrambling around early in the morning. This would make sense for someone like myself who is apparently nocturnal. Although it’s so different dressing with so many articles of clothing and pairs of shoes. It makes the outfit deciding process a lot longer!

This printed top is actually a form fitting knit dress, but I thought I would get a lot more mileage out of it if I could double it as a shirt. This was also my first time wearing the orange sling back kitten heels. I scooped those up at Portobello Market, but with the European sizing confusion I somehow left with a size too small. I squished my feet into them for the whole day at work though! Ahh, the things we do for fashion!

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Printed Dress from Forever 21 // Tan Trousers from Zara // Belt from Plum // Orange Shoes from Portobello Market in London

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Joshua Radin & Schuyler Fisk – Paperweight

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