Courage My Love, Will Make Me Bolder

Vintage Levis, Top and Bow Hair Pin: Salvation Army in Buffalo NY. Shoes: Zara, thrifted Lipstick: Revlon, Orange Flip

I've been living in these Levis for the past week and they are the first pair of jeans I've ever "worked in". They started out a bit snug but I wore them anyways through this weeks wonderful adventures - a heat wave, riding on a motorcycle, eating and drinking in the park and dancing through the largest downpour of my life. This top, well, I love it to bits but I haven't worn it out of the house yet - the teeny little number!

I found a quote this week on things about love that instantly guided me to embrace the kind of summer I want to have - one where I can be alone but not lonely. Where I can be social without basing my happiness, identity and self worth on the relationships around me...its something i've done all my life. And most important, I want to follow my heart and do what I want to do.

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Fun's Over

Or has it just begun?



In August, Isabel joked about "going goth" on her blog, and with that, the darker aesthetic flew into my radar. Then last week, I found myself completely enamored by three collages created by Raez of Cheap Thrills on the LG Fashion Voice website (to see the rest click HERE), (Psst! Both of these girls are Canadian!) After gazing at the collages for a very long time, I realized that I had many similar items lying around my house.



I usually wear this jacket as a dress - though it hardly gets any wear because it's super 80's. But worn as a coat I feel like I'm in a warped fashion matrix. The corset was purchased two summers ago at Value Village, the maroon lace tights are from the Bay and the boots are from VV as well.



The funnest part was scrounging for accessories and makeup! The maroon lipstick is from MAC and starts with the word "DARK". I'm afraid the rest of the name has been rubbed off! Maybe its like "Dark Night"? On my nails: OPI's Lincoln Parc After Dark, the neclace is just a gold chain I had lying around and its secured with a twist tie.



This picture is funny - I found this black netted thing on my floor after spilling the bag of leaves out. I can wear this on my face I thought! Then I felt too much like lady gaga and took it off.

This was really fun. I have to say, its seriously empowering to be able to craft an entirely new look without having to spend any money! So empowering, I just want to throw leaves everywhere and trash my apartment! Oh wait...I already did that.

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Crazy Hair Day

I've been living in this sweater for the past few days, so I decided to base an outfit around it...I threw on a pair of knee socks and heels but I couldn't bring myself to put on makeup or pin my hair.



CRAZY HAIR!

Its Canadian thanksgiving so I've got a four day weekend! I'm having a decidedly low key (read: lazy) couple of days - I'm staying in at night, going to the gym, reading, and spending some much needed time by myself.



So far I haven't touched the readings I should be doing for school...I've been too "busy" devouring Tavi Gevinson's profile in the New Yorker, catching up on episodes of gossip girl, blogging...OH! and watching this hialrious video of Karla from Karlas Closet - back when she was in a girl group called The Slumber Party Girlz. (She's in the striped shirt!)



L-O-L!

If only there were more hours in a day!

Hope you are having a restful weekend as well!

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Will You Be My Pin Pal?

On Sunday I went to a craft fair called Puces Pop and I stumbled upon a table that was strangely familiar - the quirky art work, the stitching on the buttons...After a moments lingering, I asked, "Were you profiled in WORN Fashion Journal?"



It turned out to be true! And coincidentally, my friend Tessa Smith covered the story.



The lovely lady behind the table has the best name in the world - Sam Purdy. (Am I Right??) She also works with Sara Guindon, who I didn't get to meet, but also has a pretty sweet name. Together they produce beautiful crafts under the title, Pin Pals (here is their blog) Speaking of pins, I have an unnecessary amount of bobby pins in my hair in the picture below! haha



I bought this pin of two red heads - one happy and one sad and I've been wearing it every day since! When people ask me how I'm doing, I think I should start pointing to one or the other, depending on my mood.

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Oh Danny, Is This The End?

Before fully welcoming autumn into my heart and wardrobe, I would like to pay one last homage to the bright colors of summer!


All of the clothes are from Etsy, except for the Chanel purse (a girl can dream!) and the lipstick which is MAC Lady Danger.

Jacket - 46 dollars found HERE
Cutesy top 15 dollars found HERE
High Waisted shorts (underwear?) haha 18 dollars found HERE
Leather platforms 44 dollars found HERE
The purse image was found on The Cherry Blossom Girl

Today I skipped out of class a bit early and decided to go underwear shopping at Winners! (New. Favorite. Thing) Ended up leaving with an amazing polka dot corsette that looks like a vintage bathing suit. I love it and it was only TWELVE dollars!

Song to Accompany: Blister in the Sun by the Violent Femmes
Thanks Kensey!

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How Did Stella Get Her Groove Back?

This is the outfit that carried me through the weekend. It reminds me of Sailor Moon, an airplane stewardess, and a kindergarten color board (see? primary colors are complimentary!) I found the top at Concordia's clothing swap this week, at a community event called The Really Really Free Market.



All of these photos were taken by my talented friend Aliya Kahsay

I don't know how Stella got her groove back, but I know that I found mine this weekend. Its probably a combination of the leaves falling, the POP events happening in my neighborhood, and the non stop fun I have been having since Wednesday night! Maybe that's all I needed - a really carefree weekend to settle into this city.

I had a little party last night and this is how the end looked - Me and four little babes in a blanket, a pile of kittens, all snug in a rug. I think we were all exhausted! I am ready to spend the next week in a mute, anti-social state of reflection! I also have many more pictures from this weekend to sift through, and a disposable camera currently developing at the Pharma-Prix, so check back for more throughout the week :)

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All the City's A Stage

All the city's a stage, and all the boys and girls are merely POP-ing.

If you already know what POP Montreal is, you get a POPsicle. In case you don't, here is my explanation: For five days music venues all over the city come alive, showcasing wicked local acts (like Charlotte), small but mighty independent bands, big showstoppers, and a whole slew of fun events revolving around fashion, film, crafty joys and alas, parties. I'm especially excited for tomorrow which seems to be a combination of all of these things!

Saturday morning

After waking up and washing crusty make up off my face from the night before, I'm going to head on over to Puces Pop , Montreals largest "do it yourself festival".
Camille McOuat, managed to snap me looking all crazy eyed over the independent creative goodness!

Saturday afternoon

After Puces Pop (which is a free event) I am heading over to Phonopolis Record Store to see Silly Kissers for a FREE show in the basement. FREE FREE FREE GOD I LIVE THIS CITY FREE! Since I live across the street I am having friends over after for beer and australian meat pies after!

This photo was taken by Marilis Cardinal (Right?) and can be found on Nightlife

Saturday evening

I am going to see Forest City Lovers from Toronto. They are a cute band who eat cute cupcakes.
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This photo was found on the Forest City Lover's blog.

All in a days work! Happy popping my friends!

INFO

Puces Pop Craft Fair is on Saturday and Sunday from 11 - 6 pm in the church basement on St Urbain and St. Viateur.

The Silly Kissers show at Phonoplis is on Parc between Fairmount and St Viateur. Show start at 2 and goes till about 4.

Forest City Lovers are playing at Divan Orange. I don't know what time they are playing because the POP Montreal website is very confusing!

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Connected

I've been without internet for three weeks and have felt very unconnected to the world at large! It helped to have this blog going, though my posts were either made at the library (SHHHHHH) at a cafe ($$$$) or on Concordia's wifi (made my bag so HEAVY).

Now that I can connect from the comfort of my couch, I don't know what to do first...watch the pilot of the highly anticipated Boardwalk Empire, begin the fourth season of Mad Men, figure out the schedule for the POP Montreal music festival, or skype my mom!!!!!

Wore this outfit to a party and later a dancy thing on Friday night. My friend very sweetly gave me this sweater and it is just right for Autumn in Montreal. Worn with a floral skirt my friend Jenni lent me, a black American Apparel body suit, Value Village leather belt, and Pierre Hardy for GAP platforms. (Seeing them on Tavi Gevinson in her latest post sent a shiver down my very spine) You see, the Internet really does connect me to it all.

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