You Don't Have To Go Anywhere

"The world is full of things that are tragic or comic, heroic or bizarre or surprising, and those who fail to be interested in the spectacle that it offers are forgoing one of the privileges life has to offer."
 - Bertrand Russell.

Other Days

Some days I like to chat with people and share, and have boundless laughs and energy.

You're Imperfect. I Love You.

"To observe people and find pleasure in their individual traits. To wish to afford scope for the interests and pleasures of those with whom you are brought into contact without desiring to acquire power over them or to secure their enthusiastic admiration." *Bertrand Russell*

Is my Polish Showing?

Many of you don't know that I was born and partly raised in Poland. I literally came to Canada on a boat. Yup. That's right.  I learned to speak English and adjusted to life in Canada. It's just me, my Mom, and my sister here.

Go With It

The sun is gone. Well okay, it's not actually gone. It feel like it's gone though as Fall is firmly here.

Whiskey Too Far

That moment. That moment when you are pushed too far.

Heart on a Sleeve

As much as I try, as much as I claim to be jaded and cynical, I often fail. As a friend once said to me, "You think you are, you hope you are, but you're not."  That same friend now routinely calls me 'innocent.'

Responsible Fashion

Heading up to the cottage this past long weekend, I was yet again struck by the beauty that we have in nature.  Also, the profound meaning and connection we can achieve by just sitting quietly and letting the world move around us.

Hold It Close

Languorous stretching.
Laziness.
Breathing deeply.
Smiling.
Soaking in the heat.

Lush Green Trees and a Little Creek

Finding little places like this, low in a valley and hidden from the city, is like entering a secret garden.
Logically, I know that this place is frequented by many.
But emotionally, it feels like my own secret place.
Quiet and undiscovered.

It just begs and cries out for a little twirling and dancing.

Kimono - Spell Designs  //  Top - SheIn  //  Shorts - Target  //  Sandals - Threadsence  //  Hat - I forget  //  Necklaces - Vanessa Mooney and Monserat de Lucca

I Love My Job

As an artist freelancing her way through life, I have many jobs. Three....well four: actor, photographer, blogger, and mother....more if you add partner and producer...oh dear Lord! But right now I'm talking about photographer.  Sartorially.

As a photographer I get to wear whatever the heck I want.  Within reason of course.  No pasties and feathers...though to be fair I don't usually wake up wanting to wear that anyway.  As long as I'm not too provocative and can move around, I get pretty much free reign.

For example, this day I spent shooting a lovely client, and I got to head into work in  casual shorts and a fun denim shirt. So I reiterate: I love my job.

Helps that I'm the boss too.

Top & Shorts - Spell Designs  //  Tee - SheInside  //  Necklace - vintage  // Sunnies - Lace Affair

I'm Wearing My Boyfriend's Jeans

I love how we call them boyfriend jeans, but really they're not from our boyfriend, and they're not even cut as males jeans are. They're a unique design all they're own - made for women's bodies, in a cut that is relaxed in a very specific way as to mimic the fall of loose men's jeans.

And that's a good thing too. Considering I'm married.  Otherwise, I'd have a heck of a lot to answer to after saying that I'm wearing my 'boyfriend jeans.'

Jeans - Old Navy  //  Tee - SheInside  //  Bag - Lucky Brand  //  Shoes - ThreadSence *old*  //  Necklace - Gypsy Love Store  //  Rings, Hat, Sunnies & Belt - F21

If I could Coachella...

 ....I would.  If I could take the time off. If I had the finances. If I lived closer.  I totally would.  But I can be there in sartorial spirit.  In fact, I pretty much live there in sartorial spirit.  Here's to all of us who wish to be there.  Here's to the dreamers, the lovers, the make believers.  I'm right there with you.

Love. Peace.

Duster & Tee - Spell Designs  //  Jeans - Dittosbrand //  Boots - Aldo  //  Necklace - bought in Spain   //  Belt - Lucky Brand  //  Sunnies - UO  // Bead Bracelet - Ruche  //  Silver cuffs - gifts from Poland. 

You Can't Take the Nerd Out: Star Wars Vans

Top - FreePeople  //  Jeans - Dittos via UO  //  Beanie  - F21  //  Bag - Lucky Brand *hand me down*  //  Star Wars Shoes - Vans

Regardless of what may come. Regardless of shifts in my style. I have been and always shall be a nerd. *Anyone catch the Wrath of Khan reference?*

So when a good friend shared a picture of the Star Wars Vans his wife got him.  I immediately commented with, "WHERE?!?!!?"

They were on sale, and the next day I had called to have them set aside in my size, because there was no way I wasn't getting a pair.  Now, I have A New Hope on my feet, and it makes my geeky little heart sing every time I look down at my feet.

Which I do a lot now, and I really wish they'd stop putting poles and people right in front of me suddenly.

Miami Outfit: Wynwood Walls

Overall - Spell Designs via Turquoise Lane  //  Tank & Bralette - F21  //  Boots - DIYed by me  //  Bag - Target  //  Necklace - Monserat De Lucca via Beau and Bauble in Toronto

It's the last of the Miami outfits today.  Then we're back to Toronto, and the chillier weather.

These walls were so stunning, and every new one gave me a new idea for a shoot.  Basically, I could've shot in the area for a whole year with each new wall giving me new inspiration for a new story to tell.

How do photographers ever walk away from here?

*linking up with Style Sessions*

Miami Outfit: Travelling Between Climates

Kimono/Cardigan - Arnhem  //  Queen top - F21  //  Shorts - Spell Designs  //  Boots - DIYed myself  //  Necklace - Vanessa Mooney via ThreadSence

The Miami outfit posts are coming in now.  Monday's walk through Coconut Grove and along the waterfront was glorious. And I couldn't resist changing into shorts at the first opportunity.  These Spell shorts are fabulous. I sized up in them just a touch because I wanted the extra length in the bum. As in, I wanted my bum fully covered when I was walking.

This Arnhem maxi cardigan was definitely perfect in the day to protect from the sun, and in the evening to protect from the cooler breeze. Plus, it stole the show everywhere I went.  People were constantly remarking on it.

I wore this while travelling from Toronto with Jeans.  It provided enough warmth in the snowy weather, and then with a quick switch out to the shorts was perfect in the higher temperatures of Miami.  When I'm travelling like this I like to think about what will easily work with both climates so that you're comfortable and not freezing or boiling on one end.

Side note: it also makes the perfect thing to wear when your breezing through the hotel on the way to the pool and back.