O Italia!

vintage striped blouse / errenuo / thrifted

cardigan / thrifted

high-waisted jeans / BDG (urban outfitters)

tan t-strap maryjanes / primark

 






This beautiful vintage red and green striped silk top reminds me of the iconic Gucci stripes (which wasn't why I bought it). I found the stripe color combo striking and I like the way they change directions on the yoke and especially on the cuffs...oh and it's silk! I have a hard time resisting silk when thrifting. I just noticed though one side looks slightly faded (particularly on the shoulder) like it had been exposed to the light while hanging in my closet waiting for me to wear it. A warning to all to take care when storing silks!

xo,
K

Bohemian Patriot

Yesterday was Canada Day and of course I wanted to wear red to show how proud I am to be Canadian! I don't own too many red items so I had to do some digging into bags of clothes that  I had packed away (in the sell/donate pile) where I found this red embroidered beauty. I had forgotten about her and then started to wonder why I would pack her away...she's so easy to wear in the summer.

red embroidered dress / Akualani / thrifted 

gold filigree earrings

faux leather sandals / Joe Fresh 

Style Crush: Maja Wyh

All hail to the queen of oversize and layers! Last night I discovered the most amazing style blogger I've seen in a long time.  This girl has serious game! Her name is Maja Wyh. 

Maja has been heating up the fashion blogger's circle for more than a year. I know...where have I been?  She manages to put combinations of clothes together that makes me go "oh? Oh!". My heart skips beats going thru her outfit posts. Haha, I almost feel like I have a case of single white female syndrome =P. And it's not that I would wear every one of her looks because some just don't suit me but I find her style so refreshing and inspirational. SHE IS FASHION.

Well, I won't keep  going on and on about her...you can see for yourself. Below are some of my favorite looks. Go check out her blog for more.

All images via majawhy.com

Welcome Back / Mega Outfit Post

I haven't been blogging for a while because I've been quite busy. This is the second time this blogging thing has come to a halt...maybe it's just not for me?

Anyways, I recently switched from an old blackberry curve to an iphone 4 and I can't believe I lived without an iphone for so long! I love it to death! No lie...I sometimes enjoy spending time with it more than with the kiddos. Hello Pinterest! Hello Instagram! Hello Craigslist! Because of the new phone, it's made it easier to become more active again with on-line activities, especially with my outfit posts. Oh, if you're wondering who my awesome photographer is? Well, for most shots, it's been my 9 year old son. He usually grumbles when I ask him to help me but when I tell him how many people liked his photo, he gets excited that it's appreciated...so keep 'em coming! =). 

I probably won't be posting outfits daily. I'm aiming for at least one outfit post per week. I'm planning on eventually clearing my overstuffed closet (ahem..closets) so my goal is to take some fun photos for good memories. To me, they're not just clothes. They're like my babies. Some have even been ripped apart, mended and refashioned  with my own hands.

So without further adieu...here's the mega outfit post...

mustard short sleeve trench / purchased on a trip to Seoul, Korea

neon yellow tunic tank / silence + noise / thrifted

leopard shoes / f21

vintage leather clutch / thrifted  

denim legging / target

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I usually wear this dress buttoned up but I'm loving it as a cardigan. While playing around with it, I found a few more fun ways to style it but you'll have to wait for another post on that. 

purple floral chiffon dress / masone / thrifted 

super soft modal tee / press

high waisted shorts / si sono

beige suede pumps / pour la victoire / thrifted 

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This green sweater knit dress was thrifted at my local VV boutique. I'm not sure if this was originally a school uniform or cheerleader outfit or maybe neither??? I just loved the girlishness of it.

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This beautiful batik shift dress is one of my favorite go-to everyday items. It's so easy to wear. Hides my mummy tummy. I can let it loose or belt it. The print and color is uplifting. I know the photo doesn't show the style but you'll probably see it again soon.

batik shift dress / thrifted

white leather sandals / dolce vita

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I had been freelancing at Three Stones Clothing this past spring and had been eyeing several of their coats. This actually wasn't my first choice as I usually shy away from contrasting panels on coats but when I tried it on to reference fit for a tech package, I was pleasantly surprised! 

"wanderer" two-tone hooded coat / three stones clothing 

honeycomb knit sweater / dressbarn / thrifted

peach slip / victoria's secret / thrifted

denim legging / target

lace rain boots / joe fresh

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I love scouring the sleepwear section at thrift stores. This is where I scored this beautiful floral vintage dressing gown. I was in love with the print and lace details but it had these big outdated puffy sleeves so I reworked this dress to have pretty flutter lace sleeves.

floral vintage dress / linton of northhampton / thrifted + refashioned

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floral cotton silk dress / (ethic)

beige cardigan / urban behavior

cream leather heels / corso como collection

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This is my easy to wear but fashionable "mom-on-duty" look. The tribal skirt is high waisted so it feels right at home for me. I also love the calf length for running around the playground with the kids. 

vintage tribal skirt / thrifted

90210 graphic tee 
canvas ballet flats / joe fresh

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This caftan looked slightly different when I first got it. There were elasticized waistbands on the inside that pulled the dress in and it just didn't look so flattering on me so I removed them. Easily one of my favorite summertime beach cover-up items.

soft pink lace caftan / fleurwood 

sunglasses / joe fresh

Wow, you made it thru! Now, breathe...

Thanks again for dropping by! 

xo,
K

Golden Globes Red Carpet

Kicking off the 2014 red carpet award season is the 71st Golden Globe Awards! 

My top 3 picks:

Michelle Dockery in Oscar de la Renta (I love the shape of the dress, the color and the hi-low hem)

Yes for "No"!

No

If you're interested in political films then I highly recommend "No" by  Pablo Larrain. I found out about this film while looking at other films that Gael Garcia Bernal was in. I just love him! He hasn't disappoint me in the three movies I've seen him in thus far (Y Tu Mamá También, The Motorcycle Diaries,  Mammoth). 

Here's the synopsis: "Military dictator Augusto Pinochet calls for a referendum to decide his permanence in power in 1988, the leaders of the opposition persuade a young daring advertising executive - René Saavedra - to head their campaign. With limited resources and under the constant scrutiny of the despot's watchmen, Saavedra and his team conceive of a bold plan to win the election and free their country from oppression." - IMDB

I didn't know anything about Chilean politics so it was a good history lesson. The film was actually shot in betamax which gives it an authentic 80's look, almost documentary-like feel. As well, there were real life images and video clips which seamlessly integrated with the filmed shots. Some people may not like it and think it's low budget compared to today's visual standard however I really appreciated it. Maybe it's just the vintage lover in me? I felt like I had jumped in a time machine to a world that wasn't really all that long ago.

What's also great is the subject of the film. Democracy, hope and the power of the people are all still very relevant in today's world. Is that a good thing? I mean...it's sad that we still have so many people living in oppression. I hope to one day live in a world where everyone is free. Ok, I'll leave this post on that sappy note.

xo,
K

ps - Happy New Years!

Doll Houses

I've been in a "we can make it" mood for a long time and I'm adding a DIY dollhouse to that list. I'd like to do this for my daughters for Christmas however I don't think I'll be able to get it done in time and I have fear that the littlest one may eat the tiny pieces of furniture. Also, I'm undecided about which kind of house to build...the victorian? the quirky bookcase house? the modern minimalist? or how about a miniature version of my modular dream house?

I may have to save this project for next Christmas. Anyways, I want to share some adorable dollhouses that I found on Pinterest:


1. The Qubis Haus by Amy Witworth Design in London: This is a dollhouse that doubles up as a coffee table!

Source: www.qubisdesign.com

DJ K: Paper Lions - My Friends

Just loved this song "My Friend" by Paper Lions. This one goes out to all my awesome friends that I've been lucky to grow up with and those that I've met in my twenties.

Oh by the way...the band is from PEI, Canada...cool, eh?!

She's All That

Restyle 2014 l Day 9: Sheer

 chiffon dressing robe / thrifted

 ribbed tank dress / press
skinny metal belt / thrifted

 leopard shoes / f21 

This vintage chiffon dressing robe is in a barely there lilac shade and has lace applique on the shoulders and cuffs. At first, I wore it open with a tank dress under but I thought it looked too much like a dressing robe (as it should because it is!). So then I decided to wrap it and belt it to wear as a dress which looks very 1940's. Pretty, eh?

xo,

K

Wearing the dressing robe open

Fantasy Friday: Off To Grandma's House We Go

It's Fantasy Friday! Being that it was Halloween yesterday, I wanted to create an image inspired by dressing up and scary fairy tales. This is of course Little Red Riding Hood (ok, more like Little Red Riding Cape). Little M and "grandma" are taking a nice shortcut thru the woods. I found this great spooky forest image to use as the background thanks to AndokaStock on deviantart.com.