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PROUDRACE Fall/Winter 2012
Not many words needed for the latest Proudrace collection. First thing that comes to mind? I NEED THIS T-SHIRT. I love a collection that can be equally satisfying for a guy as it can be for a girl. Proudrace is a brand that I've been watching for a while and I'm definitely not about to take my eyes off of them. Big things in the future, I'm sure.

When Life Gives You Lemons, Wear Skirt Pants

Pants - The Urban Apparel c/o I Don't Like Mondays / Shirt - Thrifted / Hat - Dollar store
I'm obsessed with a good skirt look, but I'm always skeptical about actually pulling one off. Winnipeg isn't always the most fashion forward city, so sometimes I have to make fashion decisions based on the norm. Don't get me wrong, I don't let anyone or any place determine my style, but sometimes it's nice to be able to yell back "THEY'RE PANTS, ASSHOLE" to the inevitable weird glances. So thanks to I Don't Like Mondays for carrying pants that walk the thin line between menswear and ladies-wear, a line I walk ever so carefully.

Off the Cuff

A friend texted me this morning reminding me that I hadn't blogged since June. What the hell happened to me?! I've had a crazzzzy month with the Winnipeg Folk Festival, a bunch of concerts, my 21st birthday, visits from friends from out of town, and a million other things. I've been having a ton of fun but just haven't seem to have time to post. But, enough excuses.


Sweater - H&M Fashion Against Aids / Cuffs - Etsy
Juun.J never fails to be one of my favorite collections season after season. The S/S 2010 show was where I first fell in love with the idea of the suit jumpsuit I shared with you a few posts ago. This season was no different. The main thing I was lusting over from this collection, however, was the gold cuffs. A little easier to emulate than the suit jumpsuit, I might add. So naturally I took to Etsy to see what I could find. The shop I came accross was called Bare Naked Findings and they have quite a few different styles/shapes of cuffs to choose from. I just got them in today and I couldn't be happier. They are well made but still flexible enough to fit my wrists.


Juun.J S/S 2012 via fucking young

I've got a few more things I'm really excited to share with you guys in the coming days. It's been unbelievably hot in Winnipeg recently. Tough to be creative with your wardrobe when it feels like +42°C (+107°F). Hopefully it cools down just a wee bit in the next few days so I can have fun with my clothes again.

And don't forget, once I reach 400 blog followers I'll be doing a giveaway, so make sure you follow my blog! And while you're at it, why not follow my twitter too!! ;)

Things & Music

Shirt - Marc by Marc Jacobs / Hat - Vintage, DIY dyed
As I mentioned earlier, I wasn't expecting much shopping during my trip. In Miami, we ended up having a free afternoon and decided to head to an outlet mall. I had a bit of luck and snagged a few great Marc by Marc Jacobs pieces, including this shirt. Saks off 5th always seems to deliver whenever I get a chance to shop at one.

I really only had one shopping mission on this whole trip; find a new wallet. I've had this wallet for a few years now. I originally bought it at a church rummage sale for ten cents... It wasn't in the worst shape but after constant use it was getting worse and worse. So I had my work cut out for me for my one afternoon in Mexico. I needed to find a new wallet! This one cost me a biiit more than my other one (around $6 USD) but worth every penny. ;) I can't wait for it to wear out juust a bit, though.

Every once in a while I go through a bit of a lull music wise. I just get really sick of my music. For whatever reason, right now I'm really digging a lot of new music, and I'm also rediscovering a few of my old favorites. I thought I'd share 10 of my favorite songs of the moment. Give 'em a listen!


Theophilus London - Flying Overseas / James Blake - Unluck / Luluc - Black Umbrella / jj - Masterplan / Owen Pallett - Keep The Dog Quiet

Ellie Goulding - Lights (WIRED Remix) / Dels - Trumpalump / Sky Ferreira - American Dream / Bahamas - Hockey Teeth / Braids - Same Mum

Boy Oh Boy

Shirt - Boy London / Kilt - vintage / Sunglasses - vintage
I'm back from my trip, safe and sound. Being away from the internet for so long was harder than I expected, but here I am! I'm alive! My google reader basically exploded while I was gone. I'm still not even close to caught up. Oh brother, the pains of traveling.

Anyways, the shopping on my trip was what I expected; crappy. I did manage to find a few good things that you'll probably hear about soon, but in the mean time there is something else I am far more excited about. My BOY LONDON SHIRT!!!!!!!!!! Alright. Here's the story. I've been so into everything and anything BL for the past year or so. I've been trolling ebay auctions daily, reaching the depths of google and google image search, and using any other means necessary to try to get my hands on something new or old from the brand. I'm serious guys, this was a serious problem of mine. In one of my late night google scans, I came across a blog post of a London based store called Sick, but realized I probably wouldn't be in London anytime soon so forgot about it. Then, when I heard my good friend Kylie of Nice & Shiny was taking a trip to London, I HAD to ask her to find Sick for me. Well... she found it alright! She was nice enough to bring me back this shirt and I can't even express how excited I am about it. AHHHH!!!!! Finaaaallly! Thanks again Kylie!!! I owe you big time!

I'm excited to get back into blogging & commenting. Thanks for not forgetting about me guys!!

BIG SECRET: I like Jeremy Scott

T-shirt and shoes - Jeremy Scott
I sort of spoiled myself this Christmas. Both of these are gifts I bought for myself before the holiday season. Now now, I know it's not really in the true Christmas spirit showering myself with gifts, but how could I resist?! I've been eying the Jeremy Scott x Adidas wing shoes ever since the original release but my cheap ass couldn't afford them. How was I expected to say no when they showed up on Luisaviaroma for 50% off?! Impossible. And the t-shirt... Well the shirt showed up in my "Newly listed Jeremy Scott items" email I receive daily. That thing is dangerous too.
Plus, now I have chic gym wear for my cliche "get fit" new years resolution. (I'm looking at you poliopoliopolio & CoaCD)
Hope everyone had a great holiday/new years!

Get Some

T-shirt courtesy of Blood Is The New Black

Just saw the most recent Lykke Li video and was amazed at how much it reminded me of my brand new Blood is the New Black t-shirt. I feel like everyone in the blog/tumblr world has been obsessed with the dark, witchy, illuminati image for a while now and it is some what of a guilty pleasure of mine. I can't help but love it! Blood is the New Black never shies away from this look, so if you love it as much as I do they have lots of great pieces in the catalog. But seriously... how amazing is this video?!!!

Also, I spent a good majority of my weekend online window shopping, what with all these incredible Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. So.. I jumped at the opportunity for a contest through a website called Discount Coder to put a complete outfit together on ASOS for £100 or under. Here's what I came up with!

All Saints Square Cardigan - £45 / ASOS Tooth Pendent Necklace - £3 / ASOS Suede Buckle Creepers - £25 / ASOS Tailored Jersey Shorts - £13 / ASOS BLACK Spiro Print Vest - £18
I know I'm a touch over budget, but I was factoring in the 20% off Asos brands coupon they have! :P
If you're planning on doing any online shopping for the holidays, make sure you check to see if there are any helpful coupons!
ASOS coupon codes on Discount Coder

Online Shopping @ ASOS

I've been doing a lot of browsing on the ASOS site lately. I have one special thing I am getting to wear to Lady Gaga in Vancouver (ps, did I mention I'm going VIP to Lady Gaga? With my best friend Stefanie of Guns At Home fame, who is now blogging again!? SO much exciting news! I'm not going to post what I'm ordering because I want my outfit to be a ~surprise~. It's worth the wait I think!? All the photos are linked too, so as always feel free to go ahead and order any of this stuff for me.

Anyways, here are some of my favorite pieces from the Unconditional line. This first coat, I DIE. (as Rachel Zoe would say) It's so incredible, I really wish I could afford a $700 coat. So the next best thing is to post it here so I can look at it every day. SIGH.


Here are a few more moderately priced pieces I loveeeeeeeeee. The ASOS jewelry line is incredible, especially the prices. Here's some for the ladies.. or the men? I'm thinking of buying the spiked necklace to be honest.


A chain bracelet for $13.95?! Can't beat that!! God I love ASOS

And I will leave you with an almost affordable leather cuff. So beautiful! Only $87 too, which isn't too expensive but I never wear bracelets and I know this wouldn't get enough love if I got it.

Hopefully some of you guys have a bit more disposable income than I do. Especially after buying VIP Lady Gaga tickets, I have to be careful of how I spend my money.

new shit

I've done so much shopping lately so I thought I'd show you guys a few of my purchases! Plus, my ASOS order came in today!

Asos Glasses & Bowler hat, I'm in love with both

Thrifted double breasted blazer I got today... I'm into this... I THINK... $7 or some shit

I finally got a Sebastian Tellier tank... I really like it but I don't wear t tops much so we'll see how much wear this guy gets.
This is everything I got from ASOS btw



I'm pretty happy with everything. The wide brim fedora is a little weird, but I excepted it to be.

I'm going to California/the west coast for just over a week on Saturday so I'll be even less active than normal. I'd like to promise photos when I return but that probably won't happen... oops. See you guys later!