Previously Loved - Part IV

Inglorious Bastards 

You can always spot Ginger in almost all outfit shots- 

Keep an eye out ;) 

Vintage/Thrifted beaded velvet jacket - Japanese Brand, VV

Crochet flowy top - Carolina, Holt Renfrew

Gold heels - Teddy Baker

This is mainly the last of the thrifted photos! The jacket sees to be quite versatile and i'm just about loving the beaded chests, gold lining, and shiny buttons. (: 

Funny story, this afternoon, i met Jamie for some downtown shopping after she woke me up and RAVED to me about how amazing this 50% Aldo sale was! Because she had already hit the store before i got there, i went to the Aldo store by myself and we had planned to meet up after. But before i got there, she had called me specifically saying

"DONT GET THE SAME SHOES AS ME!"

- Yet not telling me what her new shoes even looked like. haha. And because of my very bad luck, all the shoes i was dying to get were not in my size! But eventually i found a pair i quite liked, 50% off, for $20! (probably going to be shown on the blog soontimes :) 

So then of course you can guess when i met up with Jamie later, they ended up being the same pair of heels. The only difference? She snagged the last size of the color i wanted ! But ah well. at least now we can switch heels with different color!  

P.S. I've been watching TONS of movies lately: Inglorious Bastards and i LOVED (500) Days of Summer. I recommend both. 

Previously Loved - Part III

Flashbacks of Yesterday
Another one of the treasures Jamie and I found thrifting -

Ginger; she pops in various pictures if she's not suuper busy sleeping on my bed, chasing bugs, or sticking her head underneath the tap for a drink. Seen here rocking a purple collar.

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Vintage Thrifted Romper

Purple AA Bandeau

Bow Tie Sandals

Kind of iffy at first, but after cuffing the shorts and tieing the drawstring way high waisted, this old school romper became much more modern.

Brain Dead

Shirt: taken from dad /

fedora: guy section H&M /

bow bag: Kimchi Blue, UO .

Shoes: Jelly glads picked up at winners last
summer for like 2 dollars haha // H&M flats

NEW SKIRT :) silence and noise from UO

studded beret: Deena & Ozzy, UO /

pink kirt: Kimchi Blue, UO /

flower belt: H&M /

Backpack: Prada .

HAHA yesterday after getting only five hours of sleep and a fun day of shopping downtown
we found a new place to take pictures near my house
It's actually in front of finch station hence the ttc bus going by
but i think because it's nighttime the background actually looks nice

Love, J

tuesdayy night

Favourite photo at the moment (can't remember where i got it from)

I would get...... these see by chloe studded flat boots

Previously Loved - Part II

In Bloom

One of the vintage pieces Jamie & I dug through, picked, and stood out from the rest.

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Helloo cat.

I quite love it. Maybe just make a few minor adjustments and alterations?
But the pinks, purples, oranges, and greens i wouldn't ever change.
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Dress: Vintage, Value Village.

Shoes: Christian Dior, Mom's closet.

Previously Loved.

Jamie &i THRIFTING.

Where: Value Village

When: August 9th

At first, we began thrifting off to a bad start when we found MARC JACOBS jelly flats that weren't our sizes. Too BIG! After that, the million pairs of cute vintage shoes turned out to be either super HUGE or toe-crunchingly small. When we moved from the shoes to the clothes, things started looking up...

Spotted a Givenchy wizard-like blazer/jacket/cape combination. for ten bucks ! it might have been just a bit too crazy for everyday wear though. just a little.

We skimmed through the wedding gowns- most of them were from waay back when.

Just to think of the their past owners and their history PRIOR to their home at value village is just pretty cool.

In the end, we actually ended up with an overflowing cart ! (though we did cut down most of it before cashing out.)

The first time we went thrifting, we didn't even want to touch ANYTHING. After going a few times, (getting used to the smell, ) we knew to come prepared with hand sanitizer and OPEN minds for all those wacky pieces lying aroundd. In the end, it was quite successful.

Jamie got: 1) a cute peace sign ring, 2) an oversized plaid men's shirt, 3) a metallic-purple bat-winged zip up. (very american apparel.)

Me: 1) a Patchwork denim jacket, 2) a floral long sleeved frock dress to diy with, 3) an acid washy fringe vest, 4) a black beaded velvet blazer, 5) a very cute denim romperr.

But really, what's hers is mine and what's mine is hers. double the closet. ;)

Bits & Pieces

borrowed from mom & borrowed from dad.
Just found these pictures now, but these pictures were taken waay back when.

nerd glasses: UO,

leggings: unknown. gift,

shirt: stolen from dad,

heels: Christian Louboutin stolen from mom.

Dog Days of Summer..

Woodbine beaching '09-
not the cleanest beach. but most memorablee.

"I feel bad for the girl getting buried!"

epic.

Just another unforgettable day in the dog daze of summer.

PS. I don't recommend watching The Ugly Truth ; It was quite the cheeseball.

Home Sweet Homee.

Apologies for the lack of postings as i've been away and my partner JAMIE has been insanely MIA. **HINT HINT JAMIE.**

But perhaps she's been too "busy" -

ANYWAY..
Came back from my amazingg trip last week from Europe to my home sweet home in TO.

Curently MISSING:
- Gelato everywhere i turn' yumm.
- the SUN & the 40degree heat.
- the shopping. ohh the shopping.
- Most of all, waking up to my GIRLIES; &missing you all. ;)

This past week has also been quite HECTIC..

Filling all the cravings i've had:
- SUSHI. mmm.
- ENGLISH STORES. speaking english. good ol' english.
- sleeping in 'till noon.
- the privacy and sanctuary of my ROOM. *SIGH(:
- Most of all, my FRIENDS all of whom i wish i coulda stuffed in my suitcase with mee.

Aside from unpacking, laundry, and REpacking everything into my closet, i'm sure my friends &&i agree that the week has been insanely jam packed. hah ;) Thank GOODNESS work has given me a week off after a taking a whole month off to loaft, get over my JET LAG, and just to prepare myself for reality agaiin.

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That includes adding to the blog MUCH MORE.

>> keep checking the site ;)

Grey

For ten minutes I've been wondering if it's grey or gray...

Anyways, to add to the shoe-closet raid, I've found only the most stunner Manolo Blahnik heels:

It kills me how I don't have the same show size as my mom.

Kimchi Blue oversized

silver Manolo Blahniks

Only one small inch away from the amazing shoe collection I'm still waiting to grow into...

*SIGH.

Shoe Closet Raid

Oh wow, it seems as though Jamie and I have been MIA all through the month of May. But now that school is over and Summer is only beginning, we have time to post all our outfits and warm-weather adventures(:

So today I went through the HUGE collection of my mom's shoe closet. It just makes me wish I had bigger feet. It's SUCH a tragedy how I can't fit into my mom's shoes..

for my friday outfit: Black hooded v-neck tee, Juicy Layered skirt, layered pearls AND..

Last but far from least, the Gucci pumps: Fuschia velvet peep-toe & bamboo heel .

My heart seems to skip a beat everytime i look at them.

Bear Maul

WELL. Jamie says it looks like I got mauled by a bear &survived.

> Totally destroyed tee: Self made (stolen from brother, SHH.)

> Boyfriend ISH jeans: Zara

Girly Frills.

One of my new pieces (:

> Tiered mini dress: Forever21

Acid Wash

Mostly a DIY outfit actually;

> Oversized sweater: Juicy Couture

> Jeans: Self bleached (Thanks Sally for the help &&inspiration!:)

> Shoes: Self studded converse (took a WHILE.)

Thinkin' of Summer

just waitin for summer to pull out my warm weather attire; siiigh.

> Romper: Kimchi Blue

The Color Black

Dont USUALLY wear this much black..

> Dress: Silence + Noise

> Thigh-high socks

> Pumps: Miss Sixty

Karma

Have you ever been hit by
[ bad karma? ]

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Wearing: Borrowed white dress;

Thigh high socks;

Jeffrey Campell oxfords;

H&M flower belt; Chanel purse.

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Lately Jamie and I have been talking a bit about karma. Does it really exist?

>> When we do something bad, we automatically begin to think the worst, the endless possibilities of our fate. The way I see it, we have the power to change the course of our lives, deciding our future outcomes ourselves. Of course if you continue to stick with your bad habits, getting away with mischief, or even just making the same mistake over and over again, something bad is bound to occur. But that's not karma. And it's not a coincedence. It's nobody's fault but your own. The purpose of karma is to teach a lesson, a moral of the story. We all need to learn the hard way sometimes but bad karma has nothing to do with it. An unfortunate future is the result of your past mistakes so if we learn from them and change our ways, karma doesn't have to exist.

- Meaghan.

30 Days of Green: The Facts

Redesign, Recreate, Refashion: BadFashion's Guide to Becoming Environmentally Fashionable
The Facts.

[ 15 - 37% ] Amount of plant and animal species that global warming could wipe out by 2050.

Sea levels around the world could rise by more than [ 20 feet. ] This is because we are losing the shelf ice in Greenland and Antarctica. This will have devastating effects on coastal areas worldwide, as they will all be flooded.

[ $400, 000 ] Square miles of Arctic sea ice that have meltedin the last 30 years (roughly the size of Texas), threatening polar bear habitats and further accelerating global warming worldwide, according to the Arctic Climate Impact Assessment.

Deaths from global warming will double in just 25 years. This means beginning in the year 2033, [ 300,000 ] people per year will perish from global warming and its effects.

Want to know how you can put an end to this?
Read on.

Sources: NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies, Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2005 Study, Nature Magazine January 2004, National Climatic Data Center, U.S. Geological Survey, Arctic Climate Impact Assessment.

30 Days of Green: DIY

Redesign, Recreate, Refashion: BadFashion's guide to becoming environmentally fashionable

Do-it-Yourself Fashion Projects

Bored of an old wardrobe?

Stop throwing away your old clothes and revamp them! In this economic crisis, it feels good to know you're saving a bundle of money while still lookin good. A cool way of mixing up your wardrobe without spending the cash.

Gradient Tights
Inspired by Prada's Autumn/Winter collection 07 and Christian Lacroix's Spring Couture show, gradient tights have become very popular as well as very expensive. But now, you can make your own with just a plain pair of flesh colored tights and a bit of dye.

1) Mix your dye bath and rinse your pantyhose.

2) Rather than submerging them into the dye, dip them however much you would like them to be colored.

3) Hang the tights in the shower for an hour or so, allowing gravity to bring the excess dye toward the bottom.

4) Rinse and hang to dry.

For more DIY ideas, visit ...

http://store.derangeddesigns.com/diy.html

Be creative and experiment with new looks.

30 Days of Green: The Eco-Date

Redesign, Recreate, Refashion: BadFashion's guide to becoming environmentally fashionable
The Eco-Date

Save the environment while having fun on a date as well.

So here are some ideas for an eco-friendly date!

- Show off your competitive playful side by taking your date to the park and playing a few games

- Walk to a nearby destination. That way, you can spend a lot more time on the date with each other!

- Go rollerblading! It's easy to be yourself and much better than having to drive around in a car putting smog in the air.

- Go to a nearby park and have a picnic! It's a romanic way to spend time on a date without using electricity or gas.

- Head outside and gaze at the stars.

- Instead of using electricity, turn off the lights and flick on the candles.

- Pick your own flowers for your date! It is much more thoughtful and you don't have to spend the money.

30 Days of Green: Last Tips & Links

Redesign, Recreate, Refashion: BadFashion's guide to becoming environmentally fashionable

Last Tips & Links

Just a few last tips about how to go green one step at a time:

- Vote! Educate yourself about where candidates stand on environmental issues to ensue you've made the right decision.

- Send e-cards instead of papered ones.

- Bring re-usable bags when going shopping!

- Buy household items in concentrated forms, like detergent and cleaning supplies to cut down on excess packaging

- Double the size of your wardrobe! Share and swap clothes with your friends.

- Try something new and go shopping in thrift stores. You'll never know what kinds of unique vintage pieces you'll find!

Also, check out these stores that are beginning to go green.

Aldo Shoes
http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca-eng/nextstep

Aldo has redesigned their shoe box in a way where a plastic bag is no longer needed!

Victoria's Secret

http://www.seventeen.com/fashion/special/style-blog/victorias-secret-pink-body?click=main_sr
Victoria's Secret is now offering an organic line of body products, as well as sleepwear and underwear. They are now introducing a more sustainable plan to print their catalogues.

H&M

www.hm.com/
H&M have introduced 1,500 tons of organic fabric incorporated into its spring line. They plan to increase that amount by 50%.

Other stores like Banana Republic, Target, and Nike are also planning to reduce their uneeded waste and becoming green.

Also, check out:

The Daily Green: The Consumer's Guide to the Green Revolution

http://www.thedailygreen.com/living-green/promotion/ebay/