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So Long To Summer
As school begins, kids are encouraged to share what they did on their summer vacation. This is a snippet of what I would write as a mom: "The end of summer flitted down before our eyes, drifting lazily like a leaf falling to the ground, dancing in the wind. It was our last weekend in a series of … [Read more...]
The Leaves, You Guys.
Maybe it's because my current state could only be described as "deliriously over-tired," but this afternoon when I was walking home I just kind of noticed it's now fall. The leaves, you guys. The leaves! They struck me, bright and every colour, as if vaguely poetic in a way that is sentimental but … [Read more...]
From My Closet – October 16th, 2013
So, I had this function to attend Saturday night, and I'd been fretting about what to wear for weeks before it's arrival, partly because I'm trying not to shop since we're buying BRICKS just now, but also because I kept running into this lady-friend of mine (normally I never do, but lately I see her … [Read more...]
From My Closet – October 11th, 2013
I'm basically in accessories mode, a) because it's autumn, and it's time to break out all the cool stylin' tricks, and 2) because my anniversary was a month ago, and you know what Martin and I gave each other? BRICKS. (Totally romantic, yo - a timeless classic, one might even say.) Growing kids have … [Read more...]
My Fall Uniform
The weather has turned and I have stashed away my string bikini and Daisy Dukes and dusted off my fall uniform. Long cardigan, tall boots, black skinnies and a flowy shirt. Oh, and a $14 Pumpkin Spice latte from you-know-where. Happy Fall! … [Read more...]
From My Closet – September 23rd, 2013
I find blazers to be one of the easiest things to throw on whenever you want to pull your look together fast. Most will work over just about anything, from jeans, to a skirt. Or in this case, a jean skirt. This mini is short, I realise, but it works because it's juxtaposed with the tall boots … [Read more...]
FotoFriday: Fall
I will admit that fall is my least favourite season. Cold. Blustery. Everything seems messy with wet leaves blanketing the ground. But I cannot deny the beauty in the colours. Right in my own backyard … [Read more...]
From My Closet – October 15th, 2012
Everything old is new again... I've had this shirt dress for several years, but I stopped wearing it as a dress when it stopped buttoning properly. (I stopped smoking 2.5 years ago, and I gained back some weight, so look like a person again - yay for me!) I really loved the dark olive colour, and … [Read more...]
Urban Kid Closet – October 9th, 2012
September always feels like a bit of a scramble, trying to get everyone into pants that aren't creeping up past the ankles, and finding shoes and jackets that fit. The mornings are chilly, but the afternoons are sunshiny and warm. Layers are a good idea. When it comes to fall jackets for a kid this … [Read more...]