tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23110477762159839282024-03-05T17:28:52.799-05:00roya + the machineRoyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285716716730248102noreply@blogger.comBlogger164125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311047776215983928.post-32355806173538587322013-05-22T20:55:00.002-04:002013-05-22T20:55:29.092-04:00And We'll Never Be RoyalsWhat's this... a blog post?<br />
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Yeah, kind of forgot this place existed. Been caught up with school, volunteering, starting my summer job, writing for <a href="http://www.thestylespy.com/" target="_blank">The Style Spy</a>, socializing and eating good food. But let's not be silly, there's always room for blogging between all that, yeah?<br />
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Outfit back story: Wore this out a while ago to go shopping with my Mom. I love how eye-catching this necklace is, and I'd been so caught up in wearing gold as of late that I forgot the great crisp, futuristic feel that only silver accessories are capable of.<br />
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<i><b>Thrifted</b> army jacket, <b>Topshop</b> peplum top, <b>Forever 21</b> necklace, <b>Urban Planet </b>jeans, <b>Fjallraven</b> Kanken backpack, <b>Frye</b> Billy boots</i></div>
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Anyways, look out for more outfit posts in the coming days. Also, there may or may not be pictures posted from two months ago when there was still snow on the ground. No judgement y'all.<br />
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Also, boobs... 'cause I'm random like that.<br />
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To be honest this picture is probably the most accurate representation of what I'm like in real life posted on this blog thus far. Not sure if that's a good or bad thing.<br />
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<b>Community</b> "Paradigm" Parka <i>(from Aritzia)</i> //<b> Fjallraven</b> "Kanken" backpack // <i>EBay </i>Foxtail // <b>H&M</b> Tee //<b> Hiyamoon</b> Crystal Bullet Necklace <i>(on Etsy)</i> <b>// Urban Planet </b>Jeans // <b>Frye</b> "Billy" Boots // <b>Commes Des Fuckdown</b> Beanie</div>
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First order of business: HI Y'ALL THIS IS MY NEW BACKPACK AND I LOVE IT. Seriously though, I have a thing for backpacks. I have far too many already and I still want more (a <a href="http://www.grafea.com/leatherbriefcase/Brown_Leather_Backpack.html" target="_blank">leather backpack in particular.</a>) How will I justify my obsessive backpack purchasing when I'm no longer in school?</div>
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Secondly, these boots: Got them over the Christmas break, on EBay for 100 dollars -- they usually RRP for $270! My second Frye boot purchase, and it cemented that it will not be the last.</div>
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Thirdly, this song has been on repeat for the past 4-5 days and it's one of the best things I've heard in months. Watch the video below for maximum effect:</div>
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And last but not least, me #failing at doing <a href="https://www.google.ca/search?q=cara+delevingne+funny+face&hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&hs=Swy&tbo=u&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=fflb&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ei=N6whUdimFui10AGp3IGAAw&ved=0CDIQsAQ&biw=1440&bih=766" target="_blank">Cara-face</a> for good measure:</div>
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Happy weekend my friends!</div>
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This will be a short post - I just wanted to share this awesome Holt Renfrew x Pendleton throw I won in <a href="http://fora.mtv.ca/">MTV FORA</a>'s Holiday giveaway. It's thick, luxurious and has a pretty great colour scheme (because let's be real, Toronto biddies love that Holt Magenta.)<br />
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True, I'm probably not going to go on outdoor winter excursions with nothing but a wool throw to keep me warm, but I couldn't resist the opportunity to take pictures of my hideous, makeup-less self frolicking in the snow that Nemo left for us. Indulge me.<br />
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Came across a picture of these flawless Celine wedges last night and I AM IN LOVE. I don't even know how much they retail for, but I don't want to know. I might consider some rather insane money-making schemes if I had a savings goal in mind. <br />
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Cinderella girl, I never got it before. BUT NOW I DO.Royahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285716716730248102noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311047776215983928.post-84463324922136460892013-01-31T12:26:00.000-05:002013-01-31T12:26:00.888-05:00New Specs, I Need Some.Ever since I found out about <a href="http://ca.warbyparker.com/" target="_blank">Warby Parker</a> from one of my favourite bloggers <a href="http://derherzen.blogspot.ca/2011/04/young-fresh-new-warby-parker-eyewear.html" target="_blank">The Queen of Hearts</a>, I've been head of heels for their specs. This week I found out through <a href="http://thestylespy.com/2013/01/well-framed-warby-parker-eyeglasses/" target="_blank">my Style Spy editor Erica that they now deliver to Canada</a>, and roughly 30 seconds later I checked <a href="http://www.aliciafashionista.com/2013/01/repeat-offender.html" target="_blank">Alicia Fashionista's blog to see her rocking a pair of Warby Parkers.</a><br />
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They should seriously give her some type of commission for selling me these glasses.<br />
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So as much as I love my Prada specs, it's time for a change. (Partly because my Pradas are too big and often fall off my face if I turn my head more than 45 degrees towards the floor.) I was going to post pictures of me with these glasses in
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I'm down to two pairs that I think I might get - which ones are you guys feeling more? (Let me know in the comments if you're feeling brave!)<br />
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If I end up getting either, y'all will be the first to know. Royahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285716716730248102noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311047776215983928.post-57313718813095290082013-01-28T15:58:00.000-05:002013-01-30T10:23:17.132-05:00What The F*ck Is "Remixing"?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been meaning to write this post for a while. (Not hyberbole. I thought I published it, but it's apparently been sitting in my Drafts for almost a year.) All over the blogosphere, I've seen this term -- "Remixing My Wardrobe!" "Thirty Day Remix Challenge!" "I'm A Remix Blogger!"<br />
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So I read further. Apparently remixing is... wearing different items in your wardrobe multiple times in different combinations. Well, I'll be damned. And here I thought it was something revolutionary and exciting, by the way all these bloggers were exclaiming it to the world.<br />
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Call me naive, but I had always assuming that "remixing" was what one does with a wardrobe. In fact, my term for this is called dressing in the morning. Why would you buy a piece of clothing that you'd only wear once? (I'll give leeway in cases of formal events such as weddings, graduation, etc.) I find it a bit strange that people feel wearing an item of clothing more than once is something to write home about.<br />
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To me, buying a top or a shirt that you're only going to wear once in one specific situation is equivalent to throwing one's money in a shredder. I have always had a mentality that I am building a versatile, all-purpose wardrobe when going shopping, not looking for Thursday's outfit. However, I am not one of those people who goes shopping because they like new things - I go shopping to fill the gaps in my wardrobe or because my clothing is no longer wearable.<br />
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So here's to a revolution, a world that no longer views clothing as disposable but rather an investment to get it's money's worth out of. It's my party, and you're all invited.Royahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285716716730248102noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311047776215983928.post-10912778940344188512013-01-28T15:50:00.000-05:002013-01-28T15:50:14.748-05:00Cry for HelpOkay, so "cry for help" may be a bit extreme, but I am genuinely at a loss - where does one find a nice, simple, black <b>leather</b> duffel-style bag for under 500CAD?<br />
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Think in the line of the Givenchy Antigona, my dream bag that retails for roughly a billion dollars (or a mere 2405.00USD at Bergdorf Goodman.)<br />
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If you've seen anything like this, comment below! IF YOU FACLITATE THE FINDING OF MY DREAM BAG I WILL NAME MY FIRST-BORN AFTER YOU.<br />
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took these right after I bought my Community Parka from Aritzia. While everyone and their mother owns it, I'm completely willing to overlook that fact after this past week of relentless -25C weather.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Urban Planet </b>Chiffon Top (yeah, you read that right) // <b>Black Milk</b> "Mucha Black" Leggings // <b>Frye</b> Boots // EBay necklace</span></div>
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In all honestly, I'm not big on dressing for the weather - I love sweaters, but I'm very picky about which ones I buy, so there's not nearly enough to get me through a Canadian winter. Instead, I'd rather just pile on a giant coat & super warm boots to make up for whatever weather-inappropriate getup I'm wearing that day.<br />
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This outfit is a pretty typical "Roya-dressed-with-her-eyes-closed-because-she-was-too-tired" outfit: long chiffon top + cool leggings + chunky boots = my uniform<span style="font-size: x-small;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">A</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">lso, I have this shit on repeat</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">, and you should too</span><span style="font-size: x-small;">:</span></span></span> </span><br />
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Jackets, <i>thrifted</i> ($10/each)</div>
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I've been wanting a quilted jacket lining (1st picture) for ages; I'm so happy I finally found the perfect one. I also already have the peplum top in black, but I am that person who buys something in multiple colours when I love it. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.<br />
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Also got this today (I can never resist buying a new hat right after I get my hair done):<br />
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So suffice to say, at this point I'm feeling like getting any presents on top of this might be a little overboard. I know this is all very cliche of me but I do feel like I'm finally starting to realize the "true meaning of Christmas" - I have never looked forward to seeing the ones I love more and cared about receiving gifts less. <br />
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Anyways, I hope you get to spend this time around the ones you love -- if not, be sure to let them know you care. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all!<br />
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<i>P.S. I've attached a super random list of some of my Christmas favourites. Enjoy! </i><br />
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<a href="http://8tracks.com/royaandthemachine/christmas-eve">Christmas Eve</a> from <a href="http://8tracks.com/royaandthemachine">royaandthemachine</a> on <a href="http://8tracks.com/">8tracks Radio</a>.</div>
Royahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285716716730248102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311047776215983928.post-46990537258207308302012-12-18T02:26:00.001-05:002012-12-18T02:36:28.960-05:00christmas wishlistI posted my <a href="http://thestylespy.com/2012/12/luxury-shopping-gift-list/" target="_blank">"Luxury Wishlist" over at The Style Spy last week</a>, and now I'm giving you my more realistic Christmas Wishlist... in Prezi format. Prezi is basically Powerpoint with insane perspective changes (shit's zooming and panning all over the place), which I discovered less than 12 hours after my last major presentation this semester. Since I can't use it at school, I decided to use it to display my Christmas Wishlist. Enjoy (and view fullscreen for maximum effect.)<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">best burger ever (yes, that is peameal bacon.) // my favourite new Aldo ankle booties</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">wearing my black milk tiger swim // apple mosaic tart w/ salted caramel (<a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2012/10/apple-mosaic-tart-with-salted-caramel/" target="_blank">recipe</a>)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">my friends and I at Zedd // mini-apple pies</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">pomegrate seeds give you life // jalepeno refried beans w. cilantro and sour cream</span></div>
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Oh yeah, and before I forget, the winner of the <a href="http://royaandthemachine.blogspot.ca/2012/11/giveaway-100-to-shopbop.html" target="_blank">"ShopBop x Roya + the Machine" $100 Giveaway</a> is Patti, entry #244. Be sure to check your email! =)<br />
<br />Royahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285716716730248102noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311047776215983928.post-39954376587008327572012-11-15T19:51:00.000-05:002012-11-15T19:51:15.752-05:00Giveaway: 100$ to ShopBop!<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hello lovely readers: I've partnered up with <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/actions/designerindex/viewAlphabeticalDesigners" target="_blank">ShopBop</a> to present you all with the chance to 100 dollars to their store! Yeah that's right, #freeshit y'all. They sell pretty much every contemporary brand under the sun, including some of my favorites: <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/frye/br/v=1/2534374302024536.htm?all" target="_blank">Frye</a>, <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/rachel-comey/br/v=1/2534374302085391.htm?all" target="_blank">Rachel Comey</a>, <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/twelfth-st-cynthia-vincent/br/v=1/2534374302023949.htm?all" target="_blank">Tweltfh St. by Cynthia Vincent</a>, <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/helmut-lang/br/v=1/2534374302046323.htm?all" target="_blank">Helmut Lang</a>, <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/mackage/br/v=1/2534374302164834.htm?all" target="_blank">Mackage</a>, <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/designer-index-nixon/br/v=1/2534374302178258.htm?all" target="_blank">Nixon</a>, <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/skye/br/v=1/2534374302153571.htm?all" target="_blank">CC Skye</a>, <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/minkpink/br/v=1/2534374302152011.htm?all" target="_blank">MINKPINK</a>,<a href="http://www.shopbop.com/enza-costa/br/v=1/2534374302170838.htm?all" target="_blank"> Enza Costa</a> & <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/alexander-wang/br/v=1/2534374302050950.htm?all" target="_blank">Alexander Wang</a>. </span></span><br />
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Royahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285716716730248102noreply@blogger.com42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311047776215983928.post-81248854939437102212012-11-13T16:28:00.002-05:002012-11-13T16:28:44.249-05:00Buy All The Things: Complex GeometriesHey guys! It's been a while.<br />
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School's been crazy, life in GENERAL has been crazy. But something about blogging calms me. For a while there I thought it was the end but the truth is that you'll probably never be able to keep me away from the keyboard.<br />
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I've been obsessed with Complex Geometries for a while, and now more than ever I wish my closet was overflowing with it. Unique + minimalist + made in Canada = perfection.<br />
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<a href="http://complexgeometries.net/collections/womenstops/products/stifler-black" target="_blank">Stifler Top, 212USD</a></div>
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<a href="http://complexgeometries.net/collections/womenstops/products/tile-tank-black" target="_blank">Tile Tank, 150USD</a>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">kBBQ + Sushi = stuffed dead Roya (it's a delicacy in these parts)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Paint chips stolen from Home Depot to be used in a <a href="http://hilizapple.blogspot.ca/2012/07/i-couldnt-decide-what-color-to-paint.html" target="_blank">special project I have planned</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">David's Tea is a perfect example of creating your own customer base - before they came to town I DIDN'T EVEN DRINK TEA GUISE. Now I'm obsessed.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">The hipster goddess that is my little sister.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">A painting said sister drew. I hate her for being flawless (Oh well, at least I'm older. Right?!)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">New scarf from Urban Outfitters that I creeped for like a month before buying since I like most sane people have an aversion to 30 dollars scarves. But alas, I caved.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">#ARMPARTY (self-explanatory and yes, I had to. Sorry.)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Space Invaders mural on a house on my street. How come my house isn't this cool?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">My mother being her lovely self</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Zara booties that will haunt my nightmares.</span></li>
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I suspect I am rapidly becoming one of those Instagram people who everyone hates but as such a long time Blackberry user I need a few days to revel in the **amazingness** that is Android. that's right, I finally upgraded to a Samsung Gaalxy S3 after spilling nail polish remover on my last phone (RIP Blackberry) and I haven't put it down since I got it five days ago.<br />
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In other news, I got back from Lollapalooza about a week ago and it was seriously the best time of my life. I mentioned in my last post that I was heading there alone as my plans with my friend who was supposed to accompany me fell through - to anyone who is thinking about going to a festival or on a trip by themselves, do it. Don't hold yourself back or have regrets about things you wanted to do but didn't because you didn't have someone else around. I had an amazing time at Lolla - saw artists I had been wanted to see for ages, met some incredibly cool people, and got to experience the lovely city of Chicago. My one recommendation would be to stay somewhere like a youth hostel if you can - it was a great, friendly environment that helped me make a lot of friends.<br />
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I would post pictures of my time at Lollapalooza but the reality of the situation is that I was either too busy dancing to take any or looking like a hot mess in the few that I did take. You'll just have to take my word that it was amazing - or even better, go check it out yourselves next year.Royahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285716716730248102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311047776215983928.post-7157220420631936452012-07-14T20:52:00.000-04:002012-12-18T02:32:07.119-05:00my life in food photosFood I've made in the last week - or at least some of it, I'm too lazy to take pictures of everything. Eat well, live well.<br />
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I have not been this happy in ages. Or more, content. It's not over the moon elation, but things seem calm and alright and I can't remember ever feeling like that. I'm currently on a shopping ban (full disclosure: I did slip up and buy a pair of high-waisted shorts at a thrift store last week for $10 bucks but they are !awesome!) and I feel like that might be helpful in the happiness department - it's a bit like I'm detoxing myself from all my unnecessary wants & "needs". <br />
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Plus, I have to save money because I'm heading to Lollapalooza!!!!! in NINETEEN DAYS and I cannot wait. I'm actually going by myself, as my housemate who was supposed to come with me can no longer go, which is a bummer. I did consider not going, but I've been wanting to go for years and I saved hard to make sure I could go this year, so I'm going to live life to the fullest and go on my first solo travel experience. Fingers crossed that it's a positive one.Royahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285716716730248102noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311047776215983928.post-83235298603401903832012-06-22T02:45:00.000-04:002012-06-22T02:45:24.823-04:00Joe (Keeps Me Looking) FreshAs you have probably guessed, I am very bad with quips/being witty/good titles but hey, I tried. This is basically a haul post to show you all the shit I have bought from Joe Fresh in the past week - for what I consider pretty awesome prices. As a Canadian I am proud to represent anything that comes out of this country so I hope you won't tire of me constantly hyping my friend Joe.<br />
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Neon is to fashion bloggers as shiny objects are to magpies,
this I will admit. Even though I love neon epic amounts, I held back on
buying any neon items of clothing because I'm trying to invest in
classic wardrobe pieces right now with the little money I have - and I
don't want anything to look dated. That being said, this was one of those pieces that
you try on in the dressing room and suddenly nothing else matters -
you've got to have it. And so here I am, a blogger cliche once again
(but loving it.) <a href="http://www.joefresh.com/en/product/silk-shirt-1" target="_blank">This 100% silk shirt was $39 - if you're looking for an affordable Equipment blouse alternative, Joe's got your back.</a><br />
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I kept looking at this blouse but I was usually in a rush or busy doing something else when I spotted it. It took me forever to get around to buying it - but when I finally did, it was on sale for $15! (Don't you love when that happens?) I am a sucker for anything with a snakeskin print.<br />
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Now it's time for a shopping ban. We'll see how long that lasts....<br />
<br />Royahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285716716730248102noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311047776215983928.post-41051025946189906302012-06-05T16:27:00.000-04:002012-06-05T16:27:18.329-04:00hiyamoonAfter I accidentally dropped and shattered my last crystal bullet necklace, I immediately set out on a mad hunt for a new one. Just got this baby in the mail, and I'm in love. Got it off <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hiyamoon?ref=seller_info">hiyamoon on Etsy</a> -- be sure to check him out!<br />
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P.S. I promise this post was not an excuse to take pictures of my rack.Royahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285716716730248102noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311047776215983928.post-12999938959092028222012-05-16T00:30:00.000-04:002012-05-16T00:37:00.224-04:00Life Can Be Cruel, If You're a Dreamer.People are always telling me that I must not shop in stores, because every time they ask me where I got something, I say "online". After the haul I've received these past two weeks, I've got to acknowledge that they might have a point.<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.blackmilkclothing.com/collections/bodysuits/products/hooded-matte-black-bodysuit">Black Milk Hooded Bodysuit</a>. It's a little hard to see laid out on the bed here, but trust me - it'll pay for itself in spades if I ever have to play Beyonce, Lady Gaga or a Sith Lord in some type of musical. Valid reason for buying, right? I thought so too.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ebay.ca/itm/220976988365?var=520075606860&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649">Studded Loafers</a>, bought off EBay to fulfill my Louboutin Rollerball dreams. Will be a useful covert weapon against creepers in darkened alleyways. </li>
<li><a href="http://www.revolveclothing.com/DisplayProduct.jsp?product=EQUI-WS221&c=Equipment">Equipment Signature Blouse in Chinese Red</a>. The colour of this thing is stunning in real life. Tip for all my bargain hunters - Revolve offers 30% discount for first-time buyers that is valid for Equipment shirts. I paid 145USD for this instead of 274CAD+tax at Holt Renfrew. Winning.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ebay.ca/itm/180861877453?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649">Sunglasses</a> off EBay, inspired by the infamous Prada Baroque collection of sunnies. Lets be real, I'm too poor for real Prada glasses unless they're being partially covered by my insurance.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ebay.ca/itm/160777047862?var=460063161191&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649">Ring</a> off EBay, inspired by the YSL Arty. Again, in my current financial state I really can't be bothered to splurge on what is basically glorified costume jewelry.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/transaction/78298694">Vintage Coach Abbie Purse</a>, bought off Etsy (seriously the best place online to find vintage Coach.) It's seriously the most beautiful shade of lavender, and since I've been wearing mostly black/grey/white lately it adds a really delicate touch of colour to all my outfits which I'm loving. </li>
<li><a href="http://www.blackmilkclothing.com/collections/dresses/products/wallpaper-white-dress">Black Milk White Wallpaper Dress</a>, bought to fulfill my lifelong dream of blending into a wall a la Garden State. Damask prints for the win!</li>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Made some ~fancy~ Rice Krispie treats to celebrate the occasion. <b>Happy Valentine's Day everyone! </b></div>Royahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285716716730248102noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311047776215983928.post-34481216565626622202012-02-10T23:52:00.002-05:002012-02-15T07:41:51.476-05:00Somehow The Lion-Hearted Failed To Win<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhinGQipgtqfgpzXCZn1gG56lIb2bmadmZDJLEsA59fFFiye8XFpTQYWIuHCb9UaaU1OR3I45jgMX-hVP8jo5NqZFuTqaWsGSkq0SO3RJKuaKWChArasSoMdMtIhVaRgLwf-FAp3XS2gA6A/s1600/KD1_1395-edit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhinGQipgtqfgpzXCZn1gG56lIb2bmadmZDJLEsA59fFFiye8XFpTQYWIuHCb9UaaU1OR3I45jgMX-hVP8jo5NqZFuTqaWsGSkq0SO3RJKuaKWChArasSoMdMtIhVaRgLwf-FAp3XS2gA6A/s640/KD1_1395-edit.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPSozNlDdgxajDarfcEXZ6EzDGam5fDaaffXVs6qjFPf9cR3cPFBq-o8a1jbTz7QxAGpCPY1qBzHB0BieULwE8B1eeBPOI5yraKtx4OKfyEJQQ3fWwwsFILPQBlWvjVVf01ozaG6mgwdFW/s1600/KD1_1402-edit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPSozNlDdgxajDarfcEXZ6EzDGam5fDaaffXVs6qjFPf9cR3cPFBq-o8a1jbTz7QxAGpCPY1qBzHB0BieULwE8B1eeBPOI5yraKtx4OKfyEJQQ3fWwwsFILPQBlWvjVVf01ozaG6mgwdFW/s640/KD1_1402-edit.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWC7UfNxmuuaM4n8X8mn3ZVvPSGdPcjCPh3pxz7CslV95FsrzxoUPUZ4r6F87-Bc9aSIwK8b5w0BsH3JHqAY69pHr9Pxzuujx-Dww-4cbA1lTnZ-B4HbmFrkj7VC-DHCH6JdvtCi26KrfX/s1600/KD1_1408-edit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWC7UfNxmuuaM4n8X8mn3ZVvPSGdPcjCPh3pxz7CslV95FsrzxoUPUZ4r6F87-Bc9aSIwK8b5w0BsH3JHqAY69pHr9Pxzuujx-Dww-4cbA1lTnZ-B4HbmFrkj7VC-DHCH6JdvtCi26KrfX/s640/KD1_1408-edit.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggssmk1Q7NArYZGlsyd4xdHIwZ4xGw2nd4FrRuQyAuM4JWnMw63V77bjQHMiN7xUPOi1LE0fCrzMTPA81w82zYIN4UO25YNum4BjVsTzQgmxJCWO5kGkAcBjWjhxZSTVmbVXnUY0kbCGWK/s1600/KD1_1406-edit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggssmk1Q7NArYZGlsyd4xdHIwZ4xGw2nd4FrRuQyAuM4JWnMw63V77bjQHMiN7xUPOi1LE0fCrzMTPA81w82zYIN4UO25YNum4BjVsTzQgmxJCWO5kGkAcBjWjhxZSTVmbVXnUY0kbCGWK/s640/KD1_1406-edit.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="30" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ucObC1yUk2o" width="640"></iframe><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Mackage</b> "Doreen" Coat, <b>American Apparel</b> 3D Mesh Jumper, <b>Nixon</b> "Time Teller" Watch, <b>Urban Planet</b> Jeans, <b>Frye</b> Engineer 12R Boots.</span></div><br />
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Just realized that I never got to share my baby with you guys. My parents bought me this Mackage coat for my 21st birthday and there are not enough words in the English language (or at least, enough that I know) to express my love of this coat. It's heavy, beautiful and dramatic - not mention that when I'm wearing it, I feel like a Russian princess. It's so ~fancy~ that I accidentally call it a dress half the time instead of a coat.<br />
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Anyways, that's the end of my ode to this wool coat. I have to say however that it's really emphasized to me the importance of great outerwear, and how amazing having a beautiful coat can make you look and feel on a regular basis. I therefore deem 2012 the year of outerwear investments (on the to buy list: leather jacket, down filled parka, rain jacket, trench.)<br />
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We'll see how that goes. Y'all will be the first to know!Royahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285716716730248102noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311047776215983928.post-16301686212851493292012-02-07T12:28:00.001-05:002012-02-07T12:36:25.375-05:00The Style Spy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://thestylespy.com/2012/02/meet-style-spys-newest-contributor-roya/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga2nPypl8glqE-J8ZCmjmykaGsUOu_oNSaHkN8uh01XUOh1bRYIQFBzTC9st0KhOGIlBKhcUTvIxXomvXCwckT-oRR0JBkixeZGfRRTctrnOaJmZEXKIc5MFwvsM8o8qxK987Rvdf_SO36/s640/Picture+1.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<i>Sorry, but just have to get this out: aghdksbkdbfbgsbk!!! </i><br />
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So this was my exciting news - <a href="http://thestylespy.com/2012/02/meet-style-spys-newest-contributor-roya/">I am officially a contributor over at The Style Spy!</a> I'm kind of freaking out right now, but in the best way possible. I've been reading The Style Spy long before I even started a blog of my own and to see my name up on the site next to that banner is <b>absolutely unreal</b>.<br />
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For those who don't know about the website, <a href="http://thestylespy.com/">The Style Spy</a> is a fashion and beauty new website focused on informing its readers about everyday, affordable fashion in Canada. I am incredibly enthusiastic about homegrown fashion and promoting Canadian brands so joining a website that values this is a real plus for me. I'll be contributing bi-weekly posts to the site; <a href="http://thestylespy.com/2012/02/leg-candy/">you can read my first article for The Style Spy here</a>.<br />
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Incredibly excited about this opportunity and what the rest of 2012 will bring. Thanks once again to the Style Spy team!Royahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285716716730248102noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311047776215983928.post-40961866062160207022012-02-05T23:10:00.000-05:002012-02-05T23:10:38.029-05:00Live Fast, Die Young, Bad Girls Do It Well.<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="192" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/i3Jv9fNPjgk" width="320"></iframe><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="192" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/d9NF2edxy-M" width="320"></iframe><br />
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Music post. I have exciting news that I'll be allowed to announce very soon! In the meantime, music for your stereo.Royahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285716716730248102noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311047776215983928.post-16150919588927777242012-01-10T20:14:00.001-05:002012-01-10T20:15:40.593-05:00I Want It All.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi8YX1OW9bzcKZPIajbvy2gS0r5EN5a0H7iCQDey9sHPPuBWNtLgj81mycFdGCN33HYmTXRla1WOYFXRdzdNifFVbKMsi2IbB2keWpK9Kf4I8xA2IzdMqbTK0QLHG5VkvoBqkwt9IPJtSG/s1600/11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi8YX1OW9bzcKZPIajbvy2gS0r5EN5a0H7iCQDey9sHPPuBWNtLgj81mycFdGCN33HYmTXRla1WOYFXRdzdNifFVbKMsi2IbB2keWpK9Kf4I8xA2IzdMqbTK0QLHG5VkvoBqkwt9IPJtSG/s640/11.jpg" width="425" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYzYCDZXIzH6aEogYRwKGyHz19CssI7igYLlitHzO-okFC_7G-6w73VonLbS1WvhIabiuoNmr0Z7ShlmoUU5zwP3E0OEGDlM1uz71QkHZc0aswUG_A0d1u_A55M9ptCZdxitH_ZIwvRVOc/s1600/16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYzYCDZXIzH6aEogYRwKGyHz19CssI7igYLlitHzO-okFC_7G-6w73VonLbS1WvhIabiuoNmr0Z7ShlmoUU5zwP3E0OEGDlM1uz71QkHZc0aswUG_A0d1u_A55M9ptCZdxitH_ZIwvRVOc/s640/16.jpg" width="425" /></a></div><br />
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Jason Wu has to be one of the few designers who has done these "accessible" collaborations and done it right. Pieces are no higher than 60USD, and completely capture the designer's aesthetic without simply creating cheap replicas of pieces that have already been sent down the runway for mass-market production. Too bad us Canadians won't get Target locations until March 2013. Americans, enjoy (and buy lots, so I can live vicariously through you.)<br />
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<a href="http://fashiongonerogue.com/jason-wu-target-collection/">See the full Jason Wu x Target collection lookbook here.</a>Royahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285716716730248102noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311047776215983928.post-4541724871223922602012-01-09T00:20:00.000-05:002012-01-09T00:20:22.469-05:00Here's to 2012<iframe width="853" height="480" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/QDmt_t6umoY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />
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The Holstee Manifesto probably has to be one of the most commonly shared items on the internet, but with good reason. I'm not one for New Years' resolutions (because as my sister always says, if you want change, why wait?) but I've decided to adopt this manifesto as mine. Hopefully it can inspire you all too.Royahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285716716730248102noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2311047776215983928.post-28987977067349048012011-12-24T22:04:00.000-05:002011-12-24T22:04:26.459-05:00Santa Stole My Lady<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL-m-XUk-XABnIBXuRNoCwk-dSp67f3DqDIWbyR-Ajs6nsA5ZEIw_dskKDUG3PHttVXlFKYj6k1bs3NEIKOfgUXUraiKuoSbW2E0pSyd2nZcbMU9QUO5x6DcSIid7CxcX6v3-TXOVeZ0xj/s1600/IMG_8414edit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL-m-XUk-XABnIBXuRNoCwk-dSp67f3DqDIWbyR-Ajs6nsA5ZEIw_dskKDUG3PHttVXlFKYj6k1bs3NEIKOfgUXUraiKuoSbW2E0pSyd2nZcbMU9QUO5x6DcSIid7CxcX6v3-TXOVeZ0xj/s640/IMG_8414edit.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl2kD9K5beEmHQFIwloo76N9_DF03BV0vXojX2PsA9RKJQWByBEtY3rhHzDWQ769ByvwjfttE4LZv3UkW5vWtWyq_h_UdkVtE2zIjReCyEabL89QfXOOZNkH9pn_9ab7SniZrnCX9yARUm/s1600/IMG_8390edit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl2kD9K5beEmHQFIwloo76N9_DF03BV0vXojX2PsA9RKJQWByBEtY3rhHzDWQ769ByvwjfttE4LZv3UkW5vWtWyq_h_UdkVtE2zIjReCyEabL89QfXOOZNkH9pn_9ab7SniZrnCX9yARUm/s640/IMG_8390edit.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGiMzrWvsB7dPINhusy6x8iXr_0V3jzHMu5hjqGUGbat2GoFuUtQvQjeJFRXFDq7Qi3aDZ1Iv0kYEiX5kkV9x94QVpf8zbsBPkddEPSV80FsYu_m5OKHfxlCw-vv3N9ttvTD1RqjdsnFyo/s1600/IMG_8407edit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGiMzrWvsB7dPINhusy6x8iXr_0V3jzHMu5hjqGUGbat2GoFuUtQvQjeJFRXFDq7Qi3aDZ1Iv0kYEiX5kkV9x94QVpf8zbsBPkddEPSV80FsYu_m5OKHfxlCw-vv3N9ttvTD1RqjdsnFyo/s640/IMG_8407edit.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY9lTZ9J-3H5QHM11lfi61HowyJQWAn_qJGvHioOTRVyZEXl21090lZ6AvcKKJWWoYspSeyxUGNDluB8FXw4teSOl-M8O9IDJdou4jUCojhEndXFDv0keL8WHm7s9pdWnK0lhNihjETj8w/s1600/IMG_8401edit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY9lTZ9J-3H5QHM11lfi61HowyJQWAn_qJGvHioOTRVyZEXl21090lZ6AvcKKJWWoYspSeyxUGNDluB8FXw4teSOl-M8O9IDJdou4jUCojhEndXFDv0keL8WHm7s9pdWnK0lhNihjETj8w/s640/IMG_8401edit.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggR86SQXn7XkZHCUtcouHyKjEqTK15hhcIvGOcZS0PGyRGT3vW7SdVxKAAblmsA1K1pxq-I6k4Hvdlj0BthgpMYJg_vUAS8dF2KZ_BXEgpjQ5cRiRU6yUHFJl5RWkwpox1OtIJdP6HBTMp/s1600/IMG_8422edit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggR86SQXn7XkZHCUtcouHyKjEqTK15hhcIvGOcZS0PGyRGT3vW7SdVxKAAblmsA1K1pxq-I6k4Hvdlj0BthgpMYJg_vUAS8dF2KZ_BXEgpjQ5cRiRU6yUHFJl5RWkwpox1OtIJdP6HBTMp/s640/IMG_8422edit.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="30" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jBVl6MUJN7A" width="640"></iframe><br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: x-small;"><b>H&M</b> wool hat, <b>Joe Fresh </b>sweater,<b> Bongo</b> jeans, <b>Coach</b> purse, <b>Nixon</b> watch, <b>Rachel Comey</b> boots, <b>Lazy Oaf</b> "OK" necklace.</span></div><br />
Bought this sweater this morning on a early morning grocery run with my Mom at Joe Fresh - a super warm wool sweater on sale for $14 is a win in my book when trying to survive these crazy cold Canadian winters.<br />
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This outfit is a pretty accurate representation of my winter uniform - crewneck sweater or long sleeve, black jeans, my rachel comey penpals or frye engineers, and limited accessories - usually just my nixon watch and some pearl studs. Something about winter really brings out my inner neutral-tone-loving-pseudo-minimalist.<br />
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In other news: I turn 21 in roughly one hour and fifty-five minutes. (Yeah that's right, I'm a Christmas baby.) <br />
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! xxRoyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10285716716730248102noreply@blogger.com3