Who Will I Be Tomorrow?

Cold.

Favorite Scarves

I have a few. Those standards go-tos. You know, the ones you reach for without really thinking.  Obviously, my Polish scarf is on that list. As is a gorgeous black one from Kish & Evie - you'll be seeing that a lot this Winter.

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.

Fringe, Shift, and Beach

Dress - ThreadSence //  Cardigan - Ruche   //  Scarf - old, I forget  //  Boots - Aldo  //  Necklace - Vanessa Mooney  //  Socks - FreePeople

Still desolate, still snowy ice caps, but it's a beach. The wind was cold and howling but.... It's a beach and it's not covered with piles and piles of snow.  It's a beach.  That in itself makes me very happy.

What's making you happy today?

What to Wear to an Indie Launch Party.

Lace top - FreePeople  //  Jeans - Gap  //  Belt - Lucky Brand  //  Scarf & Clutch - gifts from Poland  //  Necklace - Natalie B. 

Just before the mountains of snow descended upon us, before the weather fell to a painful minus thirty nine degrees celsius, before Toronto turned into the ice planet Hoth, I went out.  I went out and got some photos on a balm plus one degree day.  It's sad to think that I long for the warmth of plus one.

I stood there taking pictures for the launch party of another brand, and I remember thinking, "This isn't too bad.  I could handle this kind of Winter."  Oh what a fool I was.  I had no idea what was coming.  Every year around this time, the outfit posts slow, because I doubt you guys are interested in seeing the same pair of eyes peeking out from under the same blanket day in and day out...sitting beside a space heater.

*sigh*

*linking up with Style Sessions*

Spelly Service

Kimono - Spell Designs via Turquoise Lane Shop  //  Top - Ruche *old*  //  Jeans - Dittos via UO  //  Necklace - TopShop  //  Scarf - SheInside

I know customer service.  I run my own business, and to me customer service is paramount.  There are many talented people who can deliver a wonderful product, and that's true of any business.  But what sets certain companies apart is their customer service.

I recently had a terrible experience with a company that shall not be named because I don't like to speak ill if I can avoid it.  Without getting into details, they did not disclose certain aspects of the product and were downright rude when I contacted them regarding it, and did nothing to resolve the situation.  The whole experience left a bad taste in my mouth - metaphorically.  I will certainly never shop there again.

What's poignant is that at the same time I had an issue arise with Spell.  It was simply an unfortunate series of events, with no one being at fault per se.  They could have done what the other company did, which was essentially to say, "Whatever. What are you gonna do about it?" But no.

Not only did Elizabeth, one of the owners, contact me and make sure I was taken care of, but also Emma, one of the customer service reps, was methodical in her resolution.  They went above and beyond.  Above and beyond what I hoped, and certainly above what I expected.

By doing so, I felt like I was valued not just for my credit card number, but valued as a person who they want to have great retail relationship with.  I feel like customer service is about the bigger picture: knowing what your company's mission statement and attitude is towards others.  And Spell certainly has a very positive one.

Plus, the clothes are super awesome!  That Hendrix jacket on my dreamlist. And clearly, not even a snowstorm will stop me from wearing one of their kimonos.

*linking up with Trend Spin*

If You Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em

Cardigan - ThreadSence  //  Lace top - FreePeople  //  Corduroys - Gap  //  Boots - Locale  //  Scarf - SheInside

That's the saying isn't it?  Well, it's a full on snowy gray winter here, so I guess since I can't beat it and I have tried, I might as well join in.   It seems that no amount of wishing and hoping, and wearing bright colors and lace dresses will make this bitter chill or tufts of snow leave.

I think the time has come to embrace the snow and the cold and see what will happen.  The least I can do is try to make the white and gray as fabulous as possible.

p.s. I think it's awesome that no one noticed that I got rid of my highlights and dyed my hair back to dark brown about a month ago.  I guess it was only a dramatic to me.  It always is. 

No Pants

Romper/Jumpsuit - ThreadSence //  Top - Gap  //  Boots - Aldo  //  Scarf - thrifted  //  Necklace - Lustre Boutique

Lately, despite my sheer love for them, I've been wearing very few dresses.  The fault I believe lies in the discomfort while I was ill that has carried over subconsciously, and the general Winter malaise that tends to set in this time of year.

Plus, it's damn cold!  That alone is enough to chase a girl away from tights to the double layers of tights and pants.  Plus, the abundance f cute pants and rompers in my closet doesn't hurt.

No worries, the dresses will reappear shortly. I promise.

Merci
xoxo

Woman at Work

Cardigan & Top - UO  //  Pants - Free People  //  Boots - Locale //  Scarf - SheInside

This day I was on my way to assist at a shoot all day.  So the mantra of the day was comfortable, movable *to lift and adjust gear etc* and no jewelry *you don't want it getting caught on some lever*

Since I couldn't use accessories to brighten my wardrobe, I went for what Andrew calls 'loud' pants.  I love a good paisley.  Much more so than a floral, and this grey and cream pant was perfect.  They're a bit big *they were on sale and the size left was a touch bigger than mine* so once I break them in it'll need a good belt, but I kind of like the baggy boyfriend cord look once in a while.

Jedi Knight Fashion

Fringe Sweater - SheInside  //  Dress & Boots - ThreadSence  //  Blanket Scarf - UO  //  Socks - Free People  //  Leggings - H&M

No surprise, I would love to be in a Star Wars film, and put my sword skills to good use with a light saber.  That dream is right up there with being in a Star trek show/movie, and fighting Jet Li in a scene - any scene.  If I could achieve all three of those, I could die right there and then a happy woman.

In the meantime, I'll snap up little things like this hooded blanket scarf that allow me to play subtle Jedi knight dress up in my daily life.

What's that line? "If you build it, they will come."  If I wear it, Yoda will come?