Music Monday: The Ropes
50 Years of Dr. Martens!
My sister gifted me with a pair of Dr. Martens during Christmas of 1997. I’ll admit that I didn’t quite know what to do with them. They were heavy tough looking shoes – nothing like what the other kids in my sixth grade class were wearing at the time. I complained about their weight at first but continued to wear them because I trusted that my sister, 12 years... Read More
Childhood is Calling: Stella McCartney x GapKids
When I was younger, I never realized or appreciated the freedom that I had. I only wanted to be older so that I could make my own choices. I had no idea that in some instances, I would have greater restrictions placed upon me. I know not every child is given free reign with their wardrobe but that may have been the one place that my mother actually allowed me autonomy. Looking at... Read More
Bellezza!
Vogue Italia March 2010 Photographer: Solve Sundsbo Model: Ginta Lapina via Fashion Copious Read More
Country Song
Last week, my mother called me to ask if I knew about the new LL Bean Signature collection. After an eye-roll that she couldn’t see and giving her the address to my blog for the 100th time, we started talking about how much we enjoy the LL Bean flagship store. As if reading my mind, my mom then asked me if I wanted to move our family’s summer vacation to Maine. Umm... Read More
Ella Peru
I’ve never given much thought to the Canadian fashion scene but recently it seems like a lot of emerging designers/labels are coming from my neighbors to the north. Right now, I’m particularly enchanted with Ella Peru, a young label designed by Su-Hui Chu. Chu won the Generation Next competition during British Columbia Fashion Week with her Spring 2010 collection.... Read More
Music Monday: Straight Talk
[Scheduled Post] This weekend, I discovered that I love Dolly Parton. It started because Netflix kept suggesting her film, “Straight Talk”, to me. After weeks of ignoring it, I finally caved and committed to watching at least the first 15 minutes. Pretty soon, I found myself deeply invested in the main character’s trials and tribulations because that Dolly Parton... Read More
