The Grey Before The Storm

I feel like I haven't posted in forever. Between Thanksgiving, being sick, school kicking my ass and actually having a social life I feel like I've barely had time to breathe over the last two weeks.

Zara jacket, Stitches dress, Forever 21 necklace, Hue tights, Frye boots.

All grey outfits are my favourite. Wore this first look later in the afternoon to lunch with a friend and for other errands which included replacing a lost driver's license (annoying) and getting a new Blackberry! (Awesome.) I got the dress above for 5 dollars at an outlet, and I'm in love... so obviously I had to buy it in black too. Also, I'm wearing the Frye boots from this post. I've actually worn them every day since I bought them two weeks ago - I'm definitely getting my money's worth.

Lola's Room blazer, Forever 21 blouse, tie stolen from my Dad.

I wore this second look earlier in the day to classes for International Suit Up Day - an event inspired by "How I Met Your Mother", a show which I never actually watched. To be honest, I just liked the idea of wearing a tie (although it kind of made me feel like Avril Lavigne circa 2002.)


P.S. I'd like to state that I'm quite proud of myself for keeping it classy and monochromatic the entire day, even right down to the nail polish.

Oh Shit! It's That Ugly Dress Your Mom Bought

We all have one. The ugly/old/unflattering dress/top/sweater that your mom/aunt/grandma gave you... And now she wants you to wear it to assorted family functions and gatherings, as she doesn't want you to be "following behind me like a ragamuffin" (as per my mother.)

Gap dress.

The dress is unflattering, to say the least. But I will be the first to admit that my ugly dress is definitely not the worst around. So when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Or in this case, a cute outfit.

 Gap dress, American Apparel belt, Zara jacket, Forever 21 ring, Guess earrings, B2 silver flats (not pictured).

I think I did pretty well. My cousin did tell me I looked like a Barbie but for once, I'm gonna take that as compliment (partly because I'm able to reassure myself that she must be delusional - because I am very far from plastic.)

Now A Diva Is A Female Version of a Hustla.

I just have to start this post by saying - those glasses, from this post? HOLY SHIT I LOVE THEM SO MUCH.

Zara Motorcycle Jacket, FCUK top, Bongo Jeans, Forever 21 rings, sunnies off EBay, Kensignton Market sandals.

What I wore to work today - Fridays are casual at the bank. I think the rings might have been a bit much for the office (all the ladies at work were like OMG THOSE ARE CRAZAY) but I don't really care, because on Friday I get to dress like myself, and it's extremely refreshing. Also, these might be the most comfortable sandals I've ever owned in my short, 19 year long life.

But seriously, these sunnies make me so happy.

See?!

Also, I'd like to take this post to spotlight two particularly thought provoking articles by one of my favourite bloggers, The Queen of Hearts. 

The first one is an article on what we could call "Fast Food Fashion" - huge chains like Forever 21 who produce cheap clothes for the masses and the effect that this clothing binge has both on us, and also the workers who work as little more than slave labour to produce it. Read it here.

The second one is an opinion piece about the rise of fashion bloggers as celebrities. The new breed of fashion blogger has daily photoshoots in incredibly scenic areas, receives crazy amounts of swag, and shops 'til she drops. These qualities don't really seem to capture the essence of what a blogger really is (at least to me) - an everyday Joe putting their opinion/look/ideas out there, and giving themselves a chance to be heard. Read it here.

Anyways, time to get my study on kids. My Orgo exam is on Monday and a fair amount of my future is riding on it.

That's me staring into the future in horror at the vision of this exam. And yes, those are totally the 3D glasses from the movie theatre with the lenses popped out, worn as personality glasses. Ironic, since I own real glasses and am pretty much blind without them.

Titular Song: "Diva" by Beyonce

P.S. I would like to dedicate this post to the talented, beautiful, FLAWLESS Beyonce Knowles who inspired me to buy these sunglasses (or ones exactly like them that happened to cost at least 200 dollars less.) I wouldn't be here without you!

I'm More Than Just An Option, Refuse To Be Forgotten.

Went shopping on Queen West yesterday, and I went OFF. The booty:

Forever 21 Shirt and Cross, Zara Jacket, H&M Tights, Ardene's Belt, Costa Blanca shorts (both) & Dynamite blazer.

Can't wait to get all of this on my body.

Also: I've been a shit-tastic blogger lately, sorry for the lack of outfit posts. Combination of busy with work/dressing to go out at friend's places without camera/losing my camera charger/not being allowed to take my father's SLR out of the house. I'll try harder to make time for outfit posts from now on =)

Titular Song: Find Your Love - Drake

Outfit [2010.02.10]

Zara t-shirt. Makers of True Originals Jeans. Hot Topic suspenders. Ardene's hat.

This hat is my favourite. And I came home on Christmas break only to see that my sister has the exact same one. What can I say? She has good taste.