Bodkin- Clothes Lust

I've fallen in love.

...With the fashion line Bodkin. 

One of my goals for 2011 is to try and be more environmentally, ethically and socially conscious (eep!). When I decided this I had visions of wearing burlap sacks in an attempt to not support mass produced clothes. Apparently this is no longer the case (yay!).

"This smartly designed collection functions as an ongoing exploration of sustainability — not only in materials and production methods, but also in aesthetic terms. Each piece is manufactured in the U.S. and mindfully sourced with such materials as organic cotton, organic wool, artisanal dyes, recycled polyester, closed-loop cellulosic fibers, and deadstock fabric."- Sustain Your Style

So you better believe that the little black romper and brown boots combo in the last photo (along with all the other items!) has been added to my lust list. Who knew you could look so good while doing good?

love

xxx

Wear and Tear

Wear and Tear- Pete Yorn and Scarlett Johanssen
We're getting our first snow storm today, it's crazy that just a few days ago it was an indian summer! Because of the upcoming freeze I've been wearing layers upon layers, trying to stay warm and cozy. This shawl is perfect to throw on top of pretty much any outfit I've tried (it looks ravishing with my pjs!) so it hasn't spent much time off my shoulders. 
In honour of my "hundred" list I'm wearing lipstick! Eek. I adore the stuff, it's so womanly and elegant, but I feel so ostentatious when I wear it. Though I did go kinda loud with the poppy colour! But after seeing so much of this colour on the runways I'm kind of obsessed. Maybe I'll leave it for special occasions, doing the dishes and Halloween.

And now I think I'm going to curl up on the couch with some sticky toffee pudding (!) and probably fall asleep in 15 min. I think the caffine intake is going to have to increase if I'm going to keep going at this pace! 
How's your week going? And has anyone thought of a good costume yet?? 
Halloweek is here! 
love
xxx

Semi-Charmed Life

Semi-Charmed Life- Third Eye Blind

This is Monique. She rocks. For reals. 

This was my Wednesday night. It rocked. For reals. (haha sorry, had to put that in there!) 

ANYWAYS! So Monique, Brooke (from last post) and I usually get together on Wed nights to be complete girls, talk about clothes and style and plan out how to take over the fashion scene in our town (not hard, just a lot of work!). We get all businessy with charts, books and notes (plus a bottle of wine... What? I'm sure business meetings in Europe have copious amounts of wine!). This week Brooke was stuck in bed with a terrible cold so Monique and I decided to forgo all the planning and instead do an impromptu photo shoot a la Terry Richardson*! We got all dressed up and ran around her apartment with our cameras (Thank goodness her Mr was working late, the poor guy wouldn't have stood a chance against all the fashion fun!) 

On Monique

Top: Urban Outfitters

Skirt: Giant Tiger (holla!)

Purse: Le Chateau

Bracelet: Forever 21

Watch: Aldo

Shoes: Jeffery Campbell (drool....)

On Me

Romper: FCUK

Cuff and (Monique's!) Shoes: Aldo

Earrings: Vintage from Mum

This girl is seriously awesome, one of the funniest (proof below), sweetest and most stylish ladies that I know. She has a blog with her equally adorable sister and if you ever need inspiration or just to look at her insanely killer style you have to head over to WPLY (We Probably Love You). There is also the most ridiculously hilarious photo from last night on her blog right meow and I guarantee you won't be disappointed. Now, how's that for an incentive!? 

love

xxx

*No, I do NOT agree with Terry as a person. He is creepy and uses his power and status to corrupt innocent  models. He does have a talent though. He is an amazing photographer. Shame about his personality though...

Turnpike Ghost

Turnpike Ghost- Tegan and Sara (Steel Train cover) 

I found this little romper when I was in Montreal and it was instant love (or lust... I'm not sure as I'm still in the honeymoon stage). I was going to wear it to my friend's wedding this weekend (I swear its ecru/taupe... not as ivory as it appears here!) but I needed some interesting jewelry to wake it up and make it even less wedding-y and wasn't happy with anything in my current collection. So after a grueling pros and cons list I've decided to wear a different dress that I have accessories for and is nowhere near the colour white/ivory! Phew! 

That meant that I was free to wear this guy today though! Which made me very happy and also made me super productive (I fully believe in the correlation between loving your outfit and your productivity! Bosses take note!) I paired it with my handy thrifted blazer and just some wedges and a watch, keeping it simple and easy. 

 

Silk Romper: FCUK (Super Sale!) 

Blazer: Thrifted

Shoes: Aldo

Watch: Guess

Earrings: Vintage

I seem to be having the craziest most exhausting week (hence the major bags under my eyes here!) But I'm leaving for the lake soon for a weekend with friends and the above mentioned wedding, so my whining is done and I'm ready to relax, sit on a dock,celebrate and win some games of Uno! Bring on the weekend! 

love

xxx