Good morning! Hope everyone in the Seattle area got a chance to have some fun in the snow while it lasted. Yesterday, partly due to the onset of cabin fever and partly taking advantage of having a photographer, I did some clothes play which I’ll share for FF. Intertwined with the photos, I always think it is fun to read a little more author insight on the blogs I follow. I thought I would do the same. 12 things about me for 2012. Here goes:
1) I didn’t drink or even like coffee until 5 years ago. Now I must start my day, everyday with 1 latte.
2) Born and raised in Canada, I have now spent almost equal years in Canada and the US. Minus a one year jaunt overseas.
3) I actually don’t really like pink. I am however a lifetime fan of fuchsia. Fuchsia Pagoda Style didn’t sound good though.
4) I am sarcastic and have a dry sense of humor but I cannot tell a joke. If I ever say something funny in the form of a joke, it is by accident. And it usually shocks those who know me.
5) I love food. From American to Exotic and everything in between. I am a firm believer in “You can’t say you don’t like it if you haven’t tried it”. I will try anything once. Sometimes twice.
6) I am afraid of heights. You will not catch me bungee jumping or skydiving anytime in the near future. On that I can pass.
7) Love, love, love outdoor/flea markets. Dream of spending time at the ones in France and Morocco.
I live with a man, a girl, a boy, a dog, and a cat. They are my family.
9) Since early childhood, I have loved to color. I still do. In empty art pads, Elmo coloring books, everywhere. A new set of markers is like a bag of diamonds to me.
10) You probably realize this but I want you to know that I know. I am terrible at hair. I failed the hair section in a teen modeling program I was in. My fashion friends make fun of me constantly. I was SO happy when I came across a posting on “The Sartorialist” about French women and their non-coiffed hair. I should live in France. http://www.thesartorialist.com/photos/on-the-street-the-french-editor-new-york
11) My clothes layering skills first took form thanks to Madonna, Lisa Bonet, and Le Chateau. My mother was not pleased but the 80′s pop culture folks had the layering look down.
12) Giving back has always been important to me. Although the list is longer when possible, 3 non-profits I regularly support are The Kindering Center, The Humane Society, and The Union Gospel Mission of Seattle.
http://www.ugm.org, http://www.kindering.org/, http://www.seattlehumane.org/
I think you have seen almost all the pieces worn in this “just for fun” Fashion Friday. They are made up of a Ben Sherman men’s shirt (Nordstrom), a Mossimo fuzzy vest (Target), a CAbi lace top, CAbi “Brando” jeans, Jeffery Campbell “Frolic” shoes (bought in Canada) and assortment of jewels. Michael Kors Globe Ring (Michael Kors), Unknown ring, gifted bracelet, Tiffany & Co. tag bracelet, Michael Kors “Buckle Bangle” (Nordstrom), Movado watch (gift) and earrings from Neiman Marcus. Sunnies by Coach (Nordstrom).
The snow is melting and you are free to be free. Go out and have a great weekend!
