In case you didn't notice....

I've revamped my blog (slightly)! I wasn't hugely impressed nor satisfied with 'Recessionista' (it was already taken anyway, when I first signed up). So there it is. Hopefully it's here to stay...

xx,

J

avant-garden

dress: Wilfred, stud bracelet: thrift, shoes: Doc Martens

Although you can't quite see them, this cute mini shift dress is equipped with shoulder emphasis (my fav!). It also comes in acid wash blue and black.

Also, I desperately want a new camera... 

xx, 

J

"Fashion Is Freedom" fashion show at UBC

silk top & leather leggings: Aritzia, bag: Balenciaga

Yes, the runway was on the water! Pretty impressive. The tent added to the overall Bryant Park feel (as if Vancouver could compare). The show featured 2 local designers (Nicole Bridger and Drew William) and ended with a feature show by UBC's International Relations Student Association. I have to admit I wasn't a huge fan of the opening portion which aimed to show "UBC style"... I think that says it all. Hands down, Drew William was my favourite. 

Photos Courtesy: Wayne Mah 

L, 

Sunny Day & Candace Ang headbands

blazer & shoes: Thrift, top: Zara, jeans: Nudie

Where to start? It's a beautiful day in the neighbourhood. Warm enough at least, to go out with just a blazer. I really like playing with androgynous looks -- although what I wear is considered "androgynous lite", I love pairing menswear inspired trousers, jackets, or shoes with (or without) girlier pieces. Actually, I prefer masculine styles made for women, and will choose those pieces over the girlier ones. The shoes I'm wearing in the photo were a recent thrift purchase. I found those at my fave Value Village with absolutely no wear on the soles.

As for my recent DIY project in the mix, I spotted these cute headbands at Holt Renfrew last summer in a variety of colours and styles. I tried one on and instantly fell in love. However, that faded quickly once I realized these headbands were retailing for $60.00 each. Not justifiable whatsoever.


My BFF, who was with me in Holt's at the time, came up with the idea that we should just make these ourselves. Actually having the spare time this week, I picked up some supplies and decided to try it out.

My total cost for supplies: $3.00. Here's the finished product!



I rushed to get this one finished because I got really excited about how it turned out! The zipper part almost looks navy in this light, but in person it's pure black. Pretty cool if I do say so myself.

*BALENCIAGA UPDATE: I made going to check out dyes one of my goals for this week. Didn't happen. Fiona Jackson (Life Coach) would not be impressed. This weekend for sure!

ITCHING TO DYE

Meet my lovely Balenciaga '07 Ivory First. She's a cream/bone coloured beauty with absolutely NOTHING wrong with her -- except, that she isn't getting out a lot. I really want to get more use out of this item, as it's such a beautiful purse. The leather is soft and supple, and that's probably what's making me hesitate the most. After I dye this baby, there's no going back...

I've had a lot success with dyeing a Work black (see featured posts!), and the leather is still going strong. This time, however, I want to dye it a vibrant color, which I think is a bit more riskier as penetrating dyes in colours other than black and brown are seriously hard to come by. I'm leaning more towards an electric blue, but with all the choices that Tarrago dyes has to offer, I'm lost!



I'm thinking that the color named 'Daphne' should yield the results I'm hoping for...


I DIE. This blue is too much for me to handle. If my end-result even resembled this blue in the slightest, I would be more than happy.

Stay tuned!

snow and cherry blossoms

maxi dress: Talula, raglan: American Apparel, boots: Frye

Black and grey dominates my closet. I'm open to colour, I'm just more drawn to the black hues. This maxi dress is actually a spring/summer piece turned fall/winter by wearing tights underneath and a long-sleeve raglan on top. It's surprisingly warm and super comfy.

black is best

vest: JNBY, jeans: Nudie, oversized tote: American Apparel, shoes: thrift 

It's been a while... I've been stuck in school/work mode oblivion. Only today was I able to indulge and feel like myself again. Vogue over food? I think so. 

This half dressy vest, half puffy vest was a LOVE purchase from JNBY. I remember seeing it when their Metrotown store first opened, and thinking I that I had to have it. The story behind my 14K lion head ring, is that my dad started rocking it. I loved it and wanted one of my own, and that day came on my 20th. 

Also, I bought THE leather jacket this week and no, it wasn't a Mackage. Don't get me wrong, I've always liked what Mackage has come up with, just never loved any of them on me. The jacket I bought is by Line, and it has the beautiful oversized collar resembling the drool-worthy Helmut Lang trademark: 

A different version:

This one is actually by Grais (photo courtesy best thing today.), but it looks exactly like the one I purchased, except in black. Ahh! I can't wait to wear it out! 

Lastly, today was the day I took advantage of my staff discount at Aritzia. I leave the store with both a bittersweet experience, and an amazing pair of leather leggings for half off. That pretty much explains the bittersweetness of that job...