You might recall that once upon a time, I publicly admitted to not being fan of vintage shopping.  Would you believe me if I told you that this outfit is vintage from head-to-toe?

Instead of trying to brave through racks of second-hand clothes that smell like a mixture of mothballs and old people, I’ve taken Justine’s advice and looked online for a more pleasant shopping experience.  I have acquired several pieces from different eras of fashion history at the comfort of my own home and the results have been very encouraging.  Online shopping does not give you the perk of trying before buying, but sellers are usually very good with providing exact measurements of their garments.  As long as you are equipped with measuring tape and have a general idea of shapes that flatter your body, you can totally do online vintage.  I am a believer!  Justine would be so proud.

Fashion is fortunately cyclical, so let’s not fool ourselves into thinking that the coral/orange trend is somehow a new wave and that you have to buy something offered at a store today.  This is a dress from the 60′s.  Super en pointe for this season.  I belted it because everyone belts everything these days.  I am probably nuts, but I actually like the dress without a belt, which is probably the way people wore the pussybow dress back in the 60′s.  Just trying to be historically correct!

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I am wearing..

Dress: Vintage from an Etsy store
Belt:  Vintage from eBay
Shoes:  Vintage from my aunt!

If you’ve been around the fashion blogosphere, you’re sure to have seen floating around different versions of the Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Clutch, aka RM MAC.  I can totally see why the purse has skyrocketed to it bag status.  The MAC is offered in so many colours, textures and patterns that there’s bound to be one for you.  For a while now, I’ve had my heart set on either the black one with gold hardware or Aqua snakeskin.
Rebecca Minkoff clutch (Credit: Polyvore)

In the spirit of adventure, I threw myself a curveball and got the Dusty Lilac.  Ouuu a muted pink/lilac purse!  I’m living life on the edge!  Hey, you know I’m not usually a fan of muted colours, so this is a bit of a jump for me.

I am wearing..

Cardigan: Smart Set
Skirt: H&M
Ruffled blouse: Forever 21
Shoes: Vintage
Cuff: Toronto Designer! Can’t remember the name… oops.

Happy Valentine’s Day, dearies.   You are loved by us!

I am wearing..

Cardigan: Smart Set
Dress: Old Navy (!!!!)
Belt: Banana Republic
Boots: Deena & Ozzy – Urban Outfitters

I got this blouse from J. Crew on clearance and it is absolutely sumptuous. I’ve been wearing it nearly daily under sweaters.

Sometime life calls for a badass moment, when you just want to break free from the rules that govern your life and throw all conventionality out the window.  I find myself experiencing these moments more often than ever before.  2012 might very well be a year of me doing me.  Time to rock!  Happy New Year, buddies.

Sick photograph by Andes Lo.  Thanks for letting me be!

Dearest friends, welcome to Winter!  We’re getting sub-zero temperatures in Toronto and a bit of that fluffy white stuff that some people seem to be a fan of.  Like my girl Justine, I too haven’t bought anything new in the longest time.  You can expect to see some extremely old stuff being worn in the next little while because I likely won’t be acquiring much of anything this season.  Now that I’m someone’s fiancée, my mind is always thinking about the dough I can save for the future.  Sigh.. is this what growing up is all about?  So boring.  haha

Not ready to grow up yet!

I am wearing..

Blazer:  H&M
“Fruity” top:  Zara
Pants:  Initial (Hong Kong)
Shoes:  Zara

I have not bought a new piece of clothing in months and haven’t used my Visa since September (bought a bag) so I’m quite proud of myself! I hope I can keep it up while holiday sales are going on.

I’ve been digging in the far corners of my closet and forced myself to wear something I haven’t worn in ages. And if I didn’t feel like wearing it when I pulled it out, it meant I should donate it. I’ve placed a bin at the bottom of my closet called my “Donate” bin so that it makes purging much easier and on-the-go rather than a full-day planned session.

I am wearing:

Plaid shirt: Bluenotes
Jeans: BDG Cigarette High-Rise Jean – Pure Blue from Urban Outfitters
Shoes: Spring, 3 years ago

Still alive and kickin’!  A week ago, Davis surprised me with a little accessory for the fourth finger of my left hand, so my mind has been preoccupied with things that come after.  Hope everyone’s keeping warm and looking awesome doing it. For the record, I still haven’t put away my summer clothes. Welcome to my delusional mind.

I am wearing..

Shoes: Nine West
Shirt Dress: H&M
Scarf: BCBG
Tights: FCUK

My obsession with capes (as seen here) shows no sign of stopping.  Well, of course not.. That’s like asking Superman if he gets tired of that red thing on his shoulders.  This convertible cape/top/coat thing I recently picked up is pretty much the Magic Bullet of clothing.  It can be worn in a variety of ways to suit different wardrobe needs.  So much fun.

I was practicing my flying.

The tiered-back is lovely too.

I am wearing..

Top/Cape/Jacket/Kindersurprise toy: Max Azria
Pants:  H&M
Boots:  Deena & Ozzy from Urban Outfitters

I got another pair of new frames. Yes, another… but this time they’re the ones I’ve been eyeing on for the past couple of months. The free pair I wore in my previous post just didn’t cut it. Not because it was free, but the lenses were just a couple centimeters too big. I searched high and low for them, only to find that Clearly Contacts would provide them for the lowest price possible. It came with a really cute rectangular prism box:

I loooove them.

I am wearing:

Glasses: Christian Dior 3197
Shirt: Vintage
Skirt: Vintage
Suspenders: Dad’s
Shoes: eBay