I'm sure you all remember this one!
I thought it was fitting for a London premiere.
I love the colours in that crazy hat!
What would the world of fashion be without Sarah Jessica Parker?
Take My Breath Away
I instantly fell in love with this dress.
• detailing: ruffles
• length: knee
I have desperately been trying to cut way back on my spending to save up for the big move, which means I've been trying to limit my spending on the bare necessities, but my birthday's coming up - perfect timing, I say.
I don't if I'll be able to find exactly what I'm looking for, but I definitely want something feminine, comfortable and easy to wear. I don't have a single dress I can just throw on, I always have to worry about bra straps showing or wearing a slip underneath. I want a dress that I don't have to plan for; something to be worn casually or on a night out.
I honestly can't get it out of my head. Too bad I spotted it to late. At $14.95, it sold out within 2 days in every H&M in the Greater Montreal Area.
But now, I'm a woman on a mission. I must have a dress and this dress will be my inspiration.
Requirements (I don't take my missions lightly):
• material: chiffon
• colour: dark blue• detailing: ruffles
• length: knee
I have desperately been trying to cut way back on my spending to save up for the big move, which means I've been trying to limit my spending on the bare necessities, but my birthday's coming up - perfect timing, I say.
I don't if I'll be able to find exactly what I'm looking for, but I definitely want something feminine, comfortable and easy to wear. I don't have a single dress I can just throw on, I always have to worry about bra straps showing or wearing a slip underneath. I want a dress that I don't have to plan for; something to be worn casually or on a night out.
Here are a few of come across just today...not the same price range, but the ship has sailed on that deal.
(doesn't quite fit what I wanted, but still so pretty)
If only it were darker. I love dresses with pockets, by the way.
I love the sleeves on this one, and it's pretty close to what I had in mind (I think I would like to change the buttons from white to navy)...but I'm a little reluctant to buy a dress online.
This YesStyle website is so great, though. I think it's time to get over my reluctance to buying clothes online.
Here's another cute one
I've checked most of the websites I could think of, but I do have a few more I'd like to check out before I make my way to the mall.
Anyone have some interesting websites or shops to suggest? Thanks!
Until next time, g'night.
There's nothing like...
...brunch with friends on a beautiful day.
Have a great day!
Toi, Moi et Café - On Laurier Street in Mtl. So quaint!
Visually Stunning
The Muse concert was one of the coolest things I've ever seen! I haven't been to many concerts in my life and I've never been to any where the artist was known to "put on a show".
The first 15 minutes had me gob-masked. The light show was indescribable. Sadly, the pictures just don't do it justice.
We were pretty far from the stage but considering the show they put on, I think we got pretty great seats -we got to enjoy the full effect of the show and the stage.
The first 15 minutes had me gob-masked. The light show was indescribable. Sadly, the pictures just don't do it justice.
The giant eyeball-balloons dropped on the crowd were a very nice touch
Muse Tonight
I found out 2 days ago that I could get some tickets to the Muse concert tonight at the Bell Centre. I don't really know Muse's music, but I enjoy Supermassive Black Hole.
But that was the case when I went to see Kings of Leon, and I found out that there's nothing like seeing a band live to really get you to appreciate their music. Now I love KoL.
But first, a delicious Mexican supper...hopefully. We have yet to decide where to eat. You know where my heart lies, though.
Unique Vintage - part 2
I know I said I wouldn't, but I couldn't help myself, I had to post this wedding dress (from Unique Vintage)
I've never given my future wedding gown much thought, but I never imagined that this would be the style to catch my eye. Alas, the heart wants what it wants.
Come to think of it, I do remember coming across a picture on Lake Jane a while back and I loved-loved-loved the bride's ensemble.
Come to think of it, I do remember coming across a picture on Lake Jane a while back and I loved-loved-loved the bride's ensemble.
source: Sloan Photographers
I think what's always turned me off about wedding dresses is that all the styles I've ever seen in wedding mags come to all look the same at one point (or they look different, but are just plain weird). I wanna know why they don't feature these original looks.
Unique Vinatge
Thanks to Alexy for bringing this great shop to my attention.
Everything's so original and while there are some dresses that don't appeal to me (that's a nice way of saying "that I hate!") the ones I like, I love!
Everything's so original and while there are some dresses that don't appeal to me (that's a nice way of saying "that I hate!") the ones I like, I love!
(my favourite one! and the more I look at it, the more I want it.
*squeal*)
I love these vintage looks, they're so fun and girly! Reminds me of Betty Boop and Marilyn Monroe. Stick-figures need not apply.
I would love to post some dreswing dresses and, oh yes, wedding dresses(!), but I have a brunch-ing to get to!Check out the tons of great stuff at Unique Vintage here.
Jewelry Board
As long as I can remember, I have had a problem when it comes to putting jewelry away in an organized, easy-to-get-to kind of way. Jewelry boxes just don't cut it -they're great to put little stud or dangly earrings, bracelets and rings, maybe even a couple of necklaces. But add some statement earrings, several necklaces and things start getting tangled.
I have two jewelry boxes and too many hooks bending backwards with the weight of all my necklaces, with a few things lying around here and there. Needless to say, it's a bit of a mess.
I came across this post on design*sponge, and while I do love the idea, I was too lazy to go out and get all the necessary "equipment" for this project. I leave my relatively bigger projects for the summer time when I can just sit outside and do them while enjoying the weather.
I did, however, let myself be inspired by this idea and made do with what I had readily available -that is, whatever was in the apartment and exactly where I remembered it being.
I have two jewelry boxes and too many hooks bending backwards with the weight of all my necklaces, with a few things lying around here and there. Needless to say, it's a bit of a mess.
I came across this post on design*sponge, and while I do love the idea, I was too lazy to go out and get all the necessary "equipment" for this project. I leave my relatively bigger projects for the summer time when I can just sit outside and do them while enjoying the weather.
I did, however, let myself be inspired by this idea and made do with what I had readily available -that is, whatever was in the apartment and exactly where I remembered it being.
an old bristol board
that I varnished with left over varnish from our kitchen renovations
some dollar store scrapbook paper, a bit of left over black ribbon
and some Pritt glue to hold in all in place
and voila!
It might not look as organized as the jewelry box on d*s, and it doesn't fit everything I have to hang on it, but it'll do for now.
I've seen many variations of this type of jewelry board, but believe me, this one is the easiest and looks pretty good, if I may say so.
In Canada's Capital
We've been back for quite a while now, but I haven't gotten around to sharing some pics from our quick Valentine's getaway. Better late than never, I suppose.
We weren't in Ottawa for very long, and my expectations of the trip weren't very high, but it turned out to be a lot of fun! Everyone always goes on about how boring/small Ottawa is that I started to have a rather low opinion of the city. My memories of the place from my 6th grade trip were pretty much limited to the Canada Science and Technology Museum, so I was slightly influenced by what everyone was saying. But the city is great! And I love that there is a Canadian flag wherever you look (it can be pretty controversial to have a Canadian flag in Quebec).
Every page of the post it notepad had a different picture -this page: a fish. And the shampoo, conditioner and moisturizer smell divine! I usually dread smelling the products in hotel rooms. These were a pleasant surprise.
We weren't in Ottawa for very long, and my expectations of the trip weren't very high, but it turned out to be a lot of fun! Everyone always goes on about how boring/small Ottawa is that I started to have a rather low opinion of the city. My memories of the place from my 6th grade trip were pretty much limited to the Canada Science and Technology Museum, so I was slightly influenced by what everyone was saying. But the city is great! And I love that there is a Canadian flag wherever you look (it can be pretty controversial to have a Canadian flag in Quebec).
The Westin was perfect! The room was lovely and we had a great view of Parliament Hill (from the 20 floor!), the staff was friendly. And I always love to stay in a hotel that gives into a shopping center, which wass the case with The Westin! I would definitely recommend this hotel.
They recently renovated the hotel and everything looked fantastic!
The Lobby
The room had this very zen vibe. Everything right down to the notepads had a a very nature touch to them.
We even had an iPod dock! Too bad I hadn't thought of bringing my iPod...
our awesome view
Due to our reluctance to plan ahead for things, we got there on Monday to find out that all the museums were closed on Mondays. So we made the best of it and just walked around downtown...it was cold, but we're Canadian, we're used to it.
The Boy -plotting his conquest
I don't know what this building is, but I thought it looked nice
The Fairmont -not where we were staying, but wow!
And for supper...RED LOBSTER! There's no way The Boy and I can make our way to Ontario and not stop by Red Lobster.
Needless to say, it was delicious!
That was pretty much it for our first day. On Tuesday, we went for breakfast at Cora's right around the corner from the hotel. I made an effort and ordered something other than my constant 2 eggs, bacon, sausage.
Waffles, english cream, strawberries -it was NOT a mistake.
Then, with full stomachs, we made our way to the Canadian Museum of Nature. I realize that a lot of people might think museums are lame, but we had a great time looking at all the dinosaur fossils, birds of prey and all other types of Canadian wildlife.
Mooses are cool...and pretty huge
the snowy owl - Quebec's provincial bird
The museum doesn't seem to be getting the recognition it deserves. They have a great collection, but as one of the guides was telling us, they are undergoing some renovations. The grand opening will be on May 22, and it sounds amazing. If it's the kind of thing that interests you and you live in the area, it will be worth checking out.
After that, we finally made it to the science museum...The Krazy Kitchen was just as fun as I remembered it.
They had a lot of other fun stuff, too - like the replicas of the old locomotives. Those were especially cool. But I think that's more than enough.
And after our little adventure, I came home to find this waiting for me in my mailbox.
I always love receiving the new H&M magazine! Especially this edition - it's one of the signs of SPRING!
I hope I haven't bored anyone with what was a really great weekend for me, but maybe not so fun when showing it to others. Have a good one!
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