In Praise of Difficult Women

This outfit consists of my black American Eagle flats, Value Village skinny jeans, oatmeal tank top from Smart Set and black ruffle oxford ($30 Costa Blanca).

I'm also wearing my Guess bag, Guess watch and gold name tag necklace from my Auntie from Afghanistan.

I think it's kind of bitchin.

Sexapalooza!!!

Okay first photo is me and my cousin/bff Sami at Sexapalooza. Classy :)

The outfit is a plain black tank top, grey H&M wool sweater (Value Village) and Old Navy jeans. I've accessorized with KP's faaabulous bubble/molecule/metal thingy necklace that she wore to some dumb bitch's birthday party/gala celebrating how fabulous she is.

Knit to Perfection

This outfit may be a bit cheesy but it's snowing like CRAZY outside and I'd rather be warm and cheesy than sexy and chilly!

I'm wearing a black Dynamite tank top underneath since the sweater is super see through. The cream knit sweater is actually XL from Ricki's, but it was only $5, the only problem is it sheds like crazy!

I'm also wearing my skinny jeans (Value Village) tucked into some "Big Woolies" from Canadian Tire.

I have KP's chunky black plastic necklace (which you can't really see under the cowl-neck), and my Guess watch. The bag is mustard yellow and brass, from Winners.

I should mention that I'll be wearing this outfit with my calf-high Emu's, so only the red stripe on my woolie's will show and I won't look like THIS much of a tool :)

London Bridges

I'm wearing this outfit to my very first rehearsal! I was very honoured to be chosen to perform the "My Angry Vagina" monologue at Carleton University's performance of Eve Ensler's "The Vagina Monologues", my very favourite book ever. All of the proceeds from our performance go towards ending violence against women.

Celebrate your vagina!!!!

Ok but now for the outfit, I'm wearing my Calvin Klein skinnies (which are quickly becoming my fav jeans!) and have cuffed them up for some retro goodness :) Then I've got on a plain black v-neck Suzy Shier t-shirt and my brown men's tweed vest from Dynamite.

As for accessories I'm just wearing my Xmas Guess watch from Boy, and have this amazing mustard yellow/brassy bag that I got for my 17th birthday from KP (it was from Winners). I'm also wearing the black and brown chunky-heeled peep-toe pumps.

Hopefully this outfit portrays me and my vagina as well-spoken and worthy of this amazing honor!!

Peg Leg

This is my cute pin-up sailor girl winter outfit. I'm wearing a black and white striped sweater, CK skinnies and my red patent leather Roberto Vianni mary-jane stilletto's.

Vintage Daisy

Here's a variation on my cosy winter vintage look. The purple floral top is from Winners, the green cropped cardi is Banana Republic (Value Village), the scarf is a gold and black paisley ($1 Value Village), the jeans are my Calvin Klein skinnies.

I'm wearing a gold flower necklace and purple/brown metallic stilettos.

Grunge Rock Chic

I have had this top forever and just never knew how to wear it! I am wearing a white tank top (Costco) underneath this grey and black racerback, jersey cotton tank ($40 Urban Outfitters). I've accessorized with this gorgeous black chain/purple clear jewel necklace that my brother got me for Christmas. Jeans are Calvin Klein (Value Village) and the shoes are my red patent leather Roberto Vianni mary-jane stiletto's ($50 maybe? Joneve).

I wish I looked this tan all the time but unfortunately I'm already peeling! Noooo!

First Day Back!

I wore this to my first day back at school. The top is a black tunic from Dynamite, underneath I'm wearing a beige tank and the jeans are Calvin Klein ($7 Value Village).

P.s. The word "hysterical" is greek for "uterus", it was thought that a woman's uterus made her crazy, irrational and wild. Hell no, it's you dumbass men who make us crazy!!

The Dutch Carribean

This was in front of the little wedding chapel on the beach, while in Curacao for a week we saw two weddings here, very nice idea but a little tacky.

Anyways I'm wearing a navy, grey and white striped tube top flowy-skirted dress ($50 American Eagle), my black Payless cork wedges and of course the orange Old Navy hobo bag which I later spilt an entire Bahama Mama on .. niiiice.

Curacao

The family Christmas vacation to Curacao was amazing, the resort was ok, the beach was incredible and I met some awesome friends.

I thought I'd be taking pictures of all my outfits, but I didn't end up wearing much more than a bathing suit.

Here's one. I'm wearing a turquoise-ish green tank top that ties in a bow at the back ($25 Smart Set), and taupe, linen trousers (H&M brand, $5 Value Village). I'm also wearing my orange hobo sack from Old Navy, a turquoise plastic necklace from Ardene and brown American Eagle flip flops.

This was worn to a dinner, it was crazy hot but linen pants were great because the wind blew right on through them.

Little Drummer Boy

So it is now officially boxing day and in less than twelve hours I'll be heading to the airport for my fabulous trip to Curacao! That was the big xmas present this year, although I was spoiled with some perfume and nice makeup stuff!

Hopefully I'll take photo's of all my summery, vacation outfits and I'll post anything sober/acceptable on here in a week!

Merry Christmas everyone, drink up and fight with your family

(p.s. quote of the week, posted by a friend on her facebook page: "Single-handedly ruined xmas by being vegan and drinking too much. Fuuuuuck." followed a couple hours later by "Has been asked to ingest only water at Xmas #2." hahahha)

Plastic Fantastic

This jacket is a crazy gold and black carpet print from Value Village. To make it a little more ironic I threw on a black studded belt and black flats. Underneath I'm just wearing a plain white tank top!

Our house in the middle of the street

So I'm in the midst of failing exams. And I just received a little message from a very dear friend that made my day. It was just something so unexpected and made me tear up a little. I am always in shock of how nice this girlie is, and how she manages to do SO MUCH good in the world, and still have time to think of people and remind them they are special.I just want to thank her, and all of my friends for being so amazing, and for always doing the most amazing things, cheering me up when I need it, spending time with me, listening to my silly rants, and obvi reading my blog (haha). Hopefully I can learn from my friends, and I know I'd be a better person if I were even half as kind as they all are to me. Love you all

Grandpa goes Punk

I'm wearing a blue patterned Suzy Shier t-shirt underneath a white and navy blue striped cardigan ($4 Value Village).

To add a bit of punk I threw on my great black studded belt from Smart Set and really comfy stretchy grey jeans ($6 Value Village)

I'm wearing my favorite pair of shoes ever! Purple/brown metallic pointy toe stilletto's that are low enough to walk around all day in.

I've got on my faux-snakeskin bag ($40 Winners --> broke after about 5 uses so it's duct-taped on the handle!)

And of course my daddy's watch and some silver bangles for a hint of music when you walk around :)

(Excuse my face, I'm sick and haven't got make-up on ... yikes)

These are the cute accessories I paired with the red dress.

Vintage glass and gold drop earrings ($10 Antiques Show)

And my Gramma's gold detailed bracelet.

I prefer to keep accessories simple when my outfit pops so much!

Lady In Red

This is what I plan to wear for our first Christmas dinner in Curacao!

This December my family and I are going to the Dutch Antilles!

(Thanks Daddy)

We'll be there for a week and I plan to wear this on our first night out :) Red goes well with tequila don't you think?

The dress is an amazing tomato red with a fun little ruched detailing on the side of the halter neck. It's a great length (just above the knee is a great length for everyone!) I bought it at Value Village for $6.

The shoes are my great little black canvas peep-toe cork wedges from Payless.

Dream, Inspire.

Just some of my muses.

I loooove the Olsen twins! (I know it's bad but anorexic chicks are hot!)

They have fabulous style and I love Blake Lively's use of colour in a lot of her outfits.

Although I'm sure I'd look just as nice if I had a professional who got paid to dress me in fabulous things :)

Rainy Day Mushroom Pillow

I'd suggest everyone watch this amazing guy's poetry.

I am a huge fan of slam poetry/spoken word, whatever you want to call it. I can waste HOUUUUUUURS just watching these funny, moving, sad, inspiring poems.

Anyways, this guy Rafael Casal is incredible, this might be one of my favourite peices ever and I think it's so important to realize the message we are giving our youth.

He made me cry when he mentions "little girls who think that skinny is a compliment". It's so true, I remember the days when I would die of pleasure if someone said I was thin or slim.

How fucked up is that? Shouldn't we do something about it when so many young girls and boys have eating disorders, are depressed, engage in SI?

Here's the link, watch it you'll be glad you did: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGsTfCL1Joc&feature=related