Outfits of the day

I was just on the Forever 21 site today, (it has been a while!) and found 2 looks that I absolutely am head over heels for. I also found one that I am quite fond of, but would need an occassion to wear it. The one here I think is fabulous! I am the type of person that has a hard job putting outfits that I really like together, but when I see something put together that is amazing, I know it. This one is just lumber-jack fun! We have the knit beret that is very popular right now, the sinched waist and leggings. There are many popular items in this one look and I think it is great! This outfit below I think is just plain fun. Minus the necklace and the fringe bag I would wear it in a heartbeat. I see all these clothes that I would love to wear, but feel like I am too chubby for the trend. I know I know, if you love it and it works on you, who cares. I would def have o replace the skinny jeans for a little looser fitting, because I am not a size zero. But love love love it!

I adore this one as well. It is very garden party, very impress the boyfriends mom. I love the feather headband and the colours of the dress. But it is made nice an conservative for a family get together by the sweater. Tres adorable!

An Inaugural Day

Today was an amazing day in the history of the United States and breeds new hope for close to the US. For years I have felt that Canada has been blindly following the orders of another, and I hope that from this day on our relationship will change from master and commander to friends. Today was emotional for many around the world. I see change, I see one-ness and I see hope. I think that we need change and Obama will be someone who can bring about a new way of thinking which will inspire more than just Americans.

My only fear is that Obama will not finish his term. Because this is such a radical change, I have the sneaking suspicion that some people are no going to handle this change well. I can only hope that no assassination attempt will be made.

Happy Day of Change!

I'm Back!

I know I fell off the face of the earth for a few weeks, but I am back! It is hard to keep blogging with an internet that is on dial-up. It takes too long and is not worth it! So back at my high-speed apartment I will now continue.
I had a great Christmas break, lots of family and the past 4 days was skiing at Tremblant in Quebec and staying at this cute little challet near the hill. I went with 4 other friends so it was nice. I will post pictures soon.
I just got back and my life will commence tomorrow with the start of my last semester of University! Till then, ciao.

Premier December 20!

This is very exciting. If you are in Ottawa on December 20th here is an event to go to. The premier of 2 films "Keep the change" and "One wish" by room 18 films. The reason why this is so exciting is that the short film "Keep The Change" I was the costume coordinator! I actually have a credit. The costumes are normal people clothing, but I still styled actors which is amazing. It is going to be at the National archives at 8:00. There will be a reception afterwards where you can meet the actors writer and producer of the short films.

Wedding outfit

I have a wedding to go to on Saturday and am wondering what to wear. I like this little number, but I am afraid it is too short or revealin for a wedding. My other option was that red skirt and a white blouse with a wide black belt, which I am wearing in the picture below. Also with my black Bitten heels.

I would appreciate any suggestions!

dress: Bluenotes boutique shoes: Sarah Jessica Parker belt: unknown

Check out the Ambition

So of course I am just starting into exams and am freaking out and getting wrestless. I tend to put things off when I really should be doing them aka studying, and here is my distraction. I have been trying to make myself a dress FROM SCRATCH! I am not using a pattern which is pretty insane since I haven't even made that many pieces of clothing. Even with a pattern. I know this probably won't work but I think I will learn a bit along the way so it is a good learning experience.

Ignore the skirt part, I just threw the fabric around the bottom so you would get the idea of what I want it to look like. The skirt wil be shorter and fuller. That is the fabric colour I want to use which is why I put it on there for perspective reasons. I have done more on it since this picture was taken, but ony the lining so it still looks the same.

I have an aweful time trying to find things in store I want to wear. I usualy have a clear cut image in my mind of what I want but can never never find it. Then months later I see other people wearing what I wanted to and meanwhile I never got to wear it in the first place. So I figure, if I can learn to sew and make my own clothes, I can wear things when I want to and not have to wait till the trend comes and goes.

Her Name Was Kiwi

Well, after losing the ability to use her hind leg 2 weeks ago, my baby was put to rest yesterday morning after a trip to the vet. She was 7 human years old which made her 105 bunny years old. What hurts the most is that she was bright and ate well, but just could not move much. She was supposed to come and live with me once I graduated, which is only 5 months from now. The secretaries at the vet loved her, and so did everyone else that came to our house. I am happy that I went home last Saturday just to see her because I knew it might be the last time. Here are some pictures of her.

It is strange to sit and think about death, but on the rare occasions that our lives are impacted by it, you can't help but think about it. The one thing that is hard to wrap my mind around or accept is that she is gone. Just like when loved ones die, this soul is gone forever and I will never meet anyone that is exactly like her for as long as I live. Her life, our memories and her personality disappeared when she died and ony live on through me. She will not hop throught the Christmas wrapping paper this year either. If it is true that there is something after death, I will not see her again for at least 50 years which is a very long time to wait. Like my grandmother, I cannot believe I won't speak to her ever again. I thought of getting another animal but you know that things can help with the hurt but nothing will replace her. So go and hug your animals because they are amazing and bring us so much joy. You don't know how long they will be with you, and we usually take them for granted, so let them know you love them.

Capital Fashion Week

The evening of CFW was full of socializing, picture taking, and had the perfect ambience for a runway show. The event took place at the government conference center which was tasteful and the execution of the event went swimmingly. The whole evening was very well organized allowing for two recesses between the 4 runway shows on Friday night. This event which set the tone for future Ottawa Fashion Week's even garnered the international attention of Stacey McKenzie who sat front row and applauded as Canadian talent came down the runway. Stacey has been a guest judge on America's Next Top Model.

The event was not very publicized, but was open to the public. There was a healthy balance of socialites as well as studets and business persons. I manned the Capital Style booth during intermissions and watched the runway shows from the photographers booth (great seats!)

The first designer was Dace Brand by Dace Moore: very laid back and casual clothing but with detail that gave it a stylish edge.

KaaDiki: Haithem Elkadiki

Jume: Alia & Jamil Juma

Eugenia: Eugenia Leavitt

Meeting Outfit

Running to a group meeting at 1:00 wearing one of the sweaters I bought yesterday. Just threw on a black belt for the belted hourglass waisted look. Will also probably put on some gold bracelettes. Very simple, easy and comfy for computer lab work. I have an event to go to tonight for the magazine Capital Style. They are celebrating their 10th anniversary which coincidentally, it was le bf and my 1 year yesterday. It is going to be held at Le Cordon Bleu culinary school and should have nice finger foods. Did I mention it's an open bar? But seriously, I will take this opportunity to network with some of the business people, I am looking for a job come April after all. There will probably be a post tomorrow about m outfit and some picture of the event! Stay tuned.