What Should I Wear Today

Boot Wars 08 - Part 2

2008-11-05T08:10:00.000-08:00

Ahh, 'tis the fall season and new boots have been purchased.. but which ones are better? which should go straight back to the store? which ones are more practical? most importantly, which ones match a one piece jumpsuit? I leave it to you our faithful (although admitedly slightly neglected fans) of our little blog

Boot 1:

Boot 2:

(yes those ARE tassels down the side. thanks for asking : )

From now on -- it's only one pieces for me!

2008-06-10T17:21:00.000-07:00

Oh yah, that's right, no more pants and shirts to try and match together, from here on out, it's the 1 piece romper for me. What da you think?!!!

Boot Wars

2008-01-08T10:08:00.000-08:00

You see, I am equally as enamored with my boots as you are with yours. How could I just sit back and let your boots reap all the glory without giving mine a fair chance?! Your delicate little dare I say "pretty" boots shouldn't be afraid of a little competition.

Check these babies out...

The supple leather, the casual slouch it all clearly indicates the comfort level if these babies. But who can compromise comfort with style? You don't have to with these boots. Over a pair of jeans or under the the pant leg, these boots deliver with their "hidden heel technology" OH YAH... BOOYA .. you read it right. These seemingly flat boots actually have a 3" hidden wedge. In fact they have been referred to the "padded bra of footwear".

THE CHALLENGE IS ON.

It is up to our readers to decide.

In Love

2008-01-08T08:57:00.001-08:00

My new love is my pair of deliciously sexy/practical* boots

They may not look like much in this picture, but let me assure you, they are the cat’s pajamas. And so what, they were a little $$?
Who can put a price on love I ask you?

Who can say who loves what and how much they should pay? And don’t give me that “we just bought a house, how can you afford to be buying foot coverings willy-nilly?” speech, conscience. You’re just a hater. Don’t hate on me.

They wrap up my feet like no other boot can. They take into account that my feet are like delicate flowers and need coddling, not like those other imitations that feel like cardboard boxes. Ho-NO! These mofos have support where I need it.

I'm dissapointed in you, conscience. Maybe you should try some support for once. And don’t forget the high arches!

*yes! You can have both! Call now!

Some new items

2007-09-22T06:15:00.000-07:00

Ok, it's been WAY too long ang yes, I've bought a few "items" in the past few months. But lawd hep me, I'm lazee and it takes a long time to put on clothes, take pics, download pics, write blog and upload pics.So sue me.

Here are, in no particular order:

1. An outfit I call "secretary sexy" I bought this week. It was on supa-sale and I love love love the skirt, which has POCKETS!

2. The dress I bought for a work party that may or may not include celebrities such as : Corey Haim - oh la la

3. The belt my mother is proud to have handed over to me, from her original 80s collection. Cuddles said, "it's actually cool" in a very surprised way. To be honest, I was just as suprised to suddenly like this belt. I've seen it for decades in my mom's closet and never paid any attention.

4. The spur-of-the-moment jacket. I don't usually buy anything spur of the moment, but this caught my eye. It def looks better in person, and the "fur" is removable and I wil remove it. It's really warm and I love it, so don't burst my bubble! Also, it has brown corderoy patches on the elbows! Heart! It's a bit of a throw back style, with a modern edge.

can i tuck?

2007-07-01T16:56:00.000-07:00

So the high waist is slowly coming back. What do you think of this look with the "tuck"? Can I get away with it? Or stick with untucked, which I think looks a little messy.

Black or White or Nada?!

2007-06-27T19:32:00.001-07:00

Dilemma time again. Two pairs of shoes. Can only keep one. What do you think? I couldn't decide in the store so I got them both, but now trying them on at home I'm not sure I like either. I like the white color and the little heel but don't like the toe part. I like the black toe part but I think I need a heel?! HELP!!!!

Am I too Old for this top?

2007-05-24T09:07:00.001-07:00

The person who I was shopping with - seemed to think this top was not age appropriate for a 30 something year old woman. I disagreed but did not buy it. I did, however, use the "Dressing Room Cam" to take a photo and get a second opinion! Any thoughts?

What's wrong with this outfit?

2007-04-14T20:41:00.000-07:00

Is it the shoes? the tights? the undershirt? Can I leave my house looking like this?

Another Jewish Holiday, another post revolving around socks!

2007-04-07T17:38:00.000-07:00

My husband thinks this is a totally inappropriate use of sock wearing. He thinks I should be embarassed to leave the house like this, let alone travel to another country. This is my "travel outfit" I don't like going barefoot to the airport because you have to take your shoes off to go through security.

Is this passable or should I rethink my travel outfit?

The Present

2007-03-24T06:27:00.000-07:00

I am not sure which is scarier.

1. That Cuddles' mom saw this shirt and bought it immdiately thinking "this is SO HICK!"

2. That this shirt was designed, colour chosen and approved for manufacture

3. That I might have to wear it one day... is one expected to wear gifts in front of the sender?

Cuddles' comment was "how soon can you get it to the Salvation Army"?

Here is the shirt witha close-up on the feathery detail, which, I may add, it quite itchy when touching skin.

The "no jeans" week, or : Polley gets dumped.

2007-02-18T13:03:00.000-08:00

Well all I have started my new jobberoo and the first week went okey-dokey. Some of you may have heard that at this new office, we are not allowed to wear jeans. For others who have not, pick up your jaw, it is a sad and true fact and I would not joke about such pressing matters.

Let it be noted that I used to wear jeans to work 3-4 times a week. We shall call this fact "Polley".

Because of Polley, I do not have many pant-choices and Polley, being my good and loyal friend would always make any top look good, especially when I was wearing my "hot" jeans.

Superstar asked me to keep a visual diary of my week, during which Polley was dumped. She, it may be noted has been walking around all week, weepy and snot-nosed, begging me to come back to her. It's a little pathetic actually, and I am for the first time seeing the possible err of my ways. "How could i have ever gone out with such a mess of a fact?" That sort of thing.

Looking at these images, though, I realise more than ever that I need to do a SERIOUS clothes shop, and look for new work clothes. These non-jeanated work clothes shall henseforth be named "Vicky Snazz". My new BFF.

I am wondering if the outfits looked that bad and bland, or if my method of picture taking is just super-unflaterring. I missed 2 days of the week, during which time I'm sure my outfits were "off the hook". Too bad I forgot to take pics. Also, in order to get into the shot, I bent my knees, which makes the pants look shorter and wider that in real life.

Without further ago : Vicky Snazz

I think this was Tuesday, the pants are actually really nice, brown tweedy and the top is a black turtleneck.

I realised at the end of Vicky Snazz week how much black I wore. And when I had a look around a few shops last week, I can honestly say that winter clothes don't really come in bright colours.

I was wanting something with a little more zap-zowie, as hubba would put it.

Wednesday; I bought this top while at my last work place and then I saw another employee wearing it before I ever got a chance to. Bah!

Well, finally the little purple top got a chance to shine. The pants are wool based dress pants, gray and good quality.

Friday : to my dismay, I discovered that Fridays are "casual Fridays" and I could have had an affair with Polley, if someone had TOLD ME!

This picture does not do this top justice. It is not "see through" as it appears in this pic. The flash shows the off-white tank top underneath, but it's not really like that. It's really cute and the tie is a nice touch.

Ok, the pants aren't great, but I only have a few pairs that don't belong to Polley.

This outfit definitely looked better IRL than here, but what can ya do?

So that was 3 days of week 1 of new job. Once I go shopping, I think I'll re-pose a revised and hopefully more exciting, renovated version of Vicky Snazz!

Is this a dress or an Apron

2007-02-15T10:34:00.000-08:00

I couldn't resist. I found a dress by my latest designer obsession and it was on sale and my friend said it was "cute" ("not super cute, but cute") and it was in my favorite color and it has polka dots.

I bought it but it's returnable, so I can decide if it's worth keeping.
What do you think? Is it a little to dowdy? Or is it okay as a fun cotton summer dress?

What should I wear to a Luau?

2007-02-09T16:57:00.000-08:00

Coconuts and and a grass skirt are most appropriate, but if you are not brave enough for that, you need to find the brightest, boldest, floraliest pattern and cover your body with as much of it as possible.

Below are the outfits we chose:

To tuck or untuck?

2007-02-08T16:47:00.000-08:00

Inspired by Hubba Bubba's Last post - I had an interview and put together this outfit. I don't have many interviews or anything dressing "casual conservative" is not so much my forte. So my big question is to TUCK OR UNTUCK? I started out tucked. But I felt all binded and within minutes of leaving the house had to untuck. Is that wrong?

That's My Man!

2007-02-07T18:50:00.000-08:00

This sexy boyfriend is sporting an oversize T-shirt from Mexico, which he received as a gift from my mother. The pants are from Simons, I got them in Montreal. For some reason, his hot ass was not too enthused about a cameo in this blog, therefore I got the finger.

When he comes over, he immediately changes into these pyjamas, which are stored permanently chez moi. Sometimes, he asks permission. It's cute.

How to wear a white blouse

2007-02-04T09:37:00.000-08:00

I bought myself a new white blouse. It has been a while since I had one.

I always liked the idea of the sweater vest but never had one. I am not quite sure this one fits the bill, but I have 30 days to decide.

How about this sweater? How does this go together? Do we like this look? Do you hate this sweater? My boyfriend hates the black and white checkered look. It's too busy for him. Now that he's said that, I'm not sure I can wear it. I think I still like it though... maybe I just won't wear it around him.

I just couldn't help myself. I had to try all my sweaters over the white blouse. I like the length of this sweater and the buttons.

Et finallement, I tried the white blouse under a thin sweater. I like the way it looks in the picture. My problem is that you can see the seams and button lines through the sweater! Is this really problematic? Is it still OK?

I need to know how to wear the white blouse!

Jelly's are back!

2007-01-28T11:36:00.000-08:00

And I want a pair!

What do you think?

I know they say if you've done it the first time around you should probably not do it again. But these are so cute! (The girl I was working with let me photograph her feet so I could show you how great the shoes are!) And the Jelly's that I had in 1986 were pink. These ones are blue!

Anyone have an extra $10,000?

2007-01-22T12:05:00.000-08:00

So last night Cuddles and I watched "The Devil Wears Prada" and I'm not going into the whole convo but at some point he said "Man she looked HOT in those clothes!" meaning, when Anne Hathaway makes the transformation from bulky Gap sweater to chic Dolce & Gabanna model. For the rest of the movie she walks around in impossibly expensive clothes with supa-high heels.

Yes, she looks hot, and expensive, and maybe a little uncomfortable.

Looking at one's wardrobe after watching such a movie is like eating a Tic Tac to satisfy a chocolate ice cream craving. It just doesn't cut it.

Not sure I can do anything about that though, and definitely made myself feel better by telling Cuddles that if I pranced around in those outfits on a daily basis, he would think I was one low-cut, bollowy-dress, cinched-at-the-waist-with-a-ridiculously-large-belt wearing freak. I think it worked in the movie because EVERYONE was dressed that way. But in the context of "normal" work? Well... what do you think...

Dammit, she does look good.

8 Days of Hannuka Socks

2007-01-21T20:43:00.000-08:00

Night 1:
Smartwool Snowboarding Socks
Padding in all the right places

Night 2:
Microfibre Brown
You can sweat but we won't smell!

Night 3:
Adidas Tennis
Comfort without tan lines

Night 4:
Ralph Lauren Black
For the Prep in you

Night 5:
Black with orange toes
Peekaboo

Night 6:
Oooh la la
Cashmere!

Night 7:
American Apparel
Sporto

Perfect with short shorts or with sandals!

Night 8:
Beige Cotton
Courtesy of Delta Airlines - How nice of them to include Hannukah socks in with their complimentary "we've lost your luggage kit"

Das Boots

2007-01-04T17:20:00.000-08:00

A friend was going through her closet and clearing out things she doesn't wear for ebay and yard sale. When I pulled out these patent leather ankle boots my first thought was, "Whatever possessed you to buy these?" But I had to try them on....

Well, now I am the proud owner of a pair of purple patton leather ankle books. There was something about them I couldn't resist!

For you disbelievers out there, perhaps seeing them in the context of an outfit would help!

A Bag Decision

2007-01-01T17:22:00.000-08:00

I don't know why I am having so much trouble with this one. I need a new rolling travel tote to replace my old broken zippered one and to compliment my recent lap top purchase. For use on my many plane trips.

I've narrowed it down to these two but I am having trouble deciding. would love to hear your opinions and or suggestions if you have seen any other fabulous bags.

BAG 1: Baggalini
Comes in assorted colors, I think I like the black and blue. Light weight (5lbs) Very cute and fashionable.

BAG2: Travel Pro crew 4
A little less fashiony, more travel based. Definately not as good looking but I think it might be more durable. It's the water bottle holder on the side that I really like!

In Time for Warm Weather?

2006-12-11T17:18:00.000-08:00

I bought this jacket at Kensington Market in early November, thinking I had about a week to wear it before the weather turned to shit.

I wore the jacket for the weeks until I went away on holiday to Mexico, then the week after I got back. After that week, I switched to my winter jacket for a short time. This week, the temperature has ranged from 2-13 degrees and the new fall jacket has been traipsing the city with me once again.

Check out the wicked buckle on the sleeves. Love it.

I sincerely hope global warming is not so severe to allow me to wear the fall jacket all through the winter, but I am looking forward to the temperate climate of spring... when the jacket and I can be as one again.

Can you Have too Many Sock Monkey's in your Wardrobe?

2006-12-10T17:24:00.000-08:00

Replacement White T's

2006-11-26T17:26:00.000-08:00

I think I've finally found one (or two) suitable to replace the ones I've recenlty had to let go.

American Apparel comes to the rescue!

My first time buying anything there. I found it more expensive than expected but I'm hoping worth it for the quality. They are soft, but a little thin. What do you think? Now considering going back for more colors!

I guess not

2006-11-15T16:42:00.000-08:00

I really wanted to wear these boots today.
I love these boots.
They are a little motocycle chick and I waited a loooooong time to buy them.
They are nicer than the picture suggests, perhaps they need an entry all their own?

I keep trying to wear them with skirts, but it just doesn't seem to work.

This morning I just couldn't decide if they looked ok or not with a short skirt so I took a picture of myself to check.

I ended up wearing them with a longer, jean skirt but I am not sure that that worked either. I was late for work so couldn't change again.

Opinions?

Le Piece de Resistance

2006-11-07T17:09:00.000-08:00

For some bizarre reason, this pic of my sari did not make it on the previous post. My outfit included the sari WITH all the jeweled trimmings. LOVED IT!!

A Hindu Bridesmaid

2006-11-06T17:05:00.000-08:00

Dressing up in Indian clothing really makes a girl feel like a princess!! I'm not just trying to be cheesy, it's true. I wore all the items below AND earrings that matched the necklace. It's not the most practical garb to walk around in, but I sure do wish I could have worn it all day.

Bangles and Necklace

The Saga Continutes

2006-11-03T16:44:00.000-08:00

Last weekend was the start of my cold, and a weekend when Cuddles was away...

start of cold + cuddles away = sleep at my parent's house for comfort.

My sister (with the new baby) is there too, so we had a nice, relaxing evening. My decision to stay was impromptu and I found myself without jammy-jams.

"oh, no problem" said my sister, "I have these pajamas I bought for my stay at the hospital, but I realised I bought them too small. You can have them."
(She misjudged her pregnancy body)

Well, you know I could use some new night wear (please see my previous blog about this matter) and these just might do the trick.

Check out the sexiness of these babies :

For added value - here is a sexier shot which I think really exemplifies the sensuality of the jammies

Missing Somthing....

2006-11-01T17:27:00.000-08:00

Granted it was halloween, but it still feels like this "costume" is missing something. Like, um, I don't know A SKIRT!!!

What not to wear in Vegas (Observations from the Field)

2006-10-29T17:01:00.000-08:00

Vegas is a smorgasbord for the eyes. Most of the Vegas people-watching is nothing to write home about, but every once in a while, someone is worthy of a double-take... and maybe even a quick snapshot...
This sexy/ skanky woman was dressed in small pieces of fabric at 12 pm. You could see through the holes in her top.

Goth Boy was visiting Sin City with his middle-aged parents. One donned a brightly patterned shirt and cowboy hat. They were certainly a family of contrasts. Also, it was 30 degrees out! What was he thinking?

The only thing that would make this pair more perfect would be for him to have a mullet too. Take a close look at that thing. You don't get more mullet than that. I think she took the time to gel the spikes and straighten the back. Don't most people want to choose a style that is FLATTERING? I just don't get it.

What we wore in Vegas (The Epilogue)

2006-10-26T16:59:00.000-07:00

This is a snapshot of some of the clothing highlights of our much anticipated Vegas Trip.

Hickteeth and I each packed 3/4 our summer wardrobes to keep up with Mme. Shenanigan, not knowing that she carefully packed just the right amount in a small little suitcase. OOTG, you have some of the best shoes ever and you sure know how to dress for the occasion- kudos for being a responsible packer! Next time, I will not bring quite as much ... it's too confusing !!! Whatever, we all looked MARVELOUS!

I just love my white top with thin orange and silver stripes from Zara with the flowy ribbons that wrap around and tie in front or back. The big white purse from Aldo really came in handy. I sure don't regret that impulse buy.

Mme Shenanigan looks dapper in all black. She shows style and confidence!

Hickteeth is sharp in skinny jeans that hug the ass just right and red heels for a night out on the Strip (plus or minus the "strip"). That pompom on the scarf really adds a little something something.

Ms. Ms. loves to show off her boobs! Mme S. is dressed to kill in her black g-string and she wants the world to know.

The girls loved the MGM Grand Pool's towels so much, they tried to smuggle them up to the room, but alas, their shrewd plan was thwarted at the gate.

Extrava-shoez-ga

2006-10-18T16:57:00.000-07:00

My turn! What should I bring? Hmmm... Well I liked the idea of going for a run, or using the hotel gym, maybe once, maybe not at all, hence the running shoes. Then, I have a few pairs of comfy every day walking around shoes... I just can't pick which ones to bring. I think the sporty sandals are OUT!

Most important will be the evening shoes, I believe...

These flip-flop-ish ones are a summer staple (ie: I can walk in them and the style has held it's own, I think.

These silvery numbers I have never worn , and I'm not sure what they would look best with.

These guys have low heels, I can walk in them for hours, they are well broken in.

Yahoo! The perfect new strappy heels!! I have to get used to wearing these cause the heels hurt like a bitch after standing for a few hours (or one). These babies are coming with!
I rather like these, but may be best with pants, or if the nights are cooler, which they are supposed to be.

So many shoes, huh? Seems like so little to wear at times, anyway.

If I only had this to wear in Vegas!

2006-10-16T17:34:00.000-07:00

I couldn't resist snapping a picture of this. This is what I strive to wear in Vegas! - A one piece purple jumpsuit.

What should I wear to Vegas: The Shoes

2006-10-15T17:32:00.000-07:00

Ahh, when travelling the shoes are always the dilema! Below are the finalists in the "what to wear in Vegas" contest. Maybe you have some input. (keep in mind they have to go with the outfits below.

1. Sparkly Silver heels - These have Vegas written all over them - drawback: I can only wear them for a max 4hrs at a time

2. Sexy black pumps - Basic, go with everything and SEXY - I think I can last a max of 2hrs in these - although maybe if I drink enough the pain will subside?!

3. Natural cork sandals - these are simple, and sexy. I haven't walked great distances in them but for the amount i've worn them I have yet to receive any major blisters

4. Running shoes: In case hickteetch wants to go for a run after the all you can eat buffet at wynn

5. Pin strip vans: these are the latest addition to my shoe collection (only of which a fraction is pictured here) they are comfy, not sexy but might be perfect for walking down the strip

6. Blue ballet slippers - i love these shoes but my feet don't, blister city and i'm the mayor! they used to be great, then stretched out, i've tried insoles but they still fall off my feet. Thought i would bring them to see if OOTG would like them.

7. Trusty thongs - these are the "throw in the purse so when shoe #1 through #3 start to hurt I can switch them out" and/or wear to the LAZY RIVER!!!

What should I wear in Vegas?

2006-10-14T17:29:00.000-07:00

Trying to figure out what to pack. Here are some choices from least skanky to most skany (all being slightly skanky .... after all it IS Vegas!)

Soon to follow --- which shoes to bring to vegas?

The Bridesmaid

2006-10-08T16:54:00.000-07:00

OK, so, in about a month I will be the bridesmaid to a good friend who you have all met. It is an Indian-Italian wedding and for the ceremony, saris will be worn (picture to follow). For the reception, I was instructed to buy a black cocktail dress, no other suggestions or preferences were given. Last weekend, I discovered BCBG on Laurier St. with my mother and all the dresses were somehow, magically made for me- they all looked awesome, which is really rare! I bought the sexiest fucking one I tried on. I adore it. Please, allow yourselves to feast your eyes on THE BRIDESMAID'S DRESS. And feel free to share your thoughts on my damn hotness. Ha ha!

Now the issue is shoes. I have lots of trouble with accessories in general, especially shoes. I don't wear leather. And, I have very little fashion sense in general. So.... I need help. These sparkly silver and black babies I bought over the summer and never wore. I just tried them on today and they are comfortable, I like them. I know strappies are probably the sexiest and styliest way to go for the wedding, but I would really like your opinions on these.

Muchas gracias!

Ode to my T-Shirt

2006-09-18T16:49:00.000-07:00

This is the new weekly column that I invite you to participate it. I will call it: “Monday’s Pictures for Posterity”. I have too many articles of clothing that I’m holding on to for no good reason. It doesn’t fit, it’s stained or its just so out of style – I never wear it but for whatever reason I just can’t let go. Well at a recent drinking session (where all good ideas are born) someone suggested I take a picture to remember the garment and then let it go. Silly?… maybe, but when I can convert anything into a photo project; I’m game to try. So I challenge you to declutter your closet and play along. On Mondays we need to help each other make the decision to Keep, Toss, Donate or Sell on EBay!

First item up for debate: My favorite White T-Shirt
I know some of you are going to say, “it’s just a white T-Shirt, they are a dime a dozen. Toss it!” --- Well, sniff, sniff it was more than just a white T-Shirt to me. I found it on the Rack at Ross (a discount department store) I was in line purchasing something else and it just called to me – a white beacon in a store full of crap. I didn’t even try it on I just grabbed it in haste and added it to my purchase. This was nearly 9 months ago. We’ve been through a lot together (insert sappy song score of your choice here) Under sweaters, on it’s own. It’s soft and crisp at the same time. It was great with jeans or a cute summer skirt. But alas, the yellow pit stains are no longer bleachable, and just one to many stained coffee splatters make it mostly unwearable. I could add it to my work clothes or toss it in the garbage (insert sobbing noises).

So here I offer it up as the first of many Monday’s Picture for Posterity. (couldn’t even bear to put it on!)

From Dress to Shirt (or Smock?)

2006-09-17T16:47:00.000-07:00

Had this dress for a few years, never wore it as a dress. I love the pattern (I so rarely wear things with a pattern). I did not want to give it up so I transformed it, chopped off the bottom and made it into a long wrap shirt. But now I have a fear of it looking to smock like? What do you think?

What we wore on Superstar's Special Day

2006-09-11T16:52:00.000-07:00

I know, I know it wasn't really your special day... but it was an event post-special day, and this is what we wore.

Cherries Jubilee!!!

2006-08-27T16:38:00.000-07:00

Ms Superstar!

You shouldn't have!
You sweet sweet girl!

... as promised in the comments section of my blog entryabout the sad state of affairs my evening wear is in, Superstar sent me, via the prompt and trustworthy postal service a set of soft and comfy new pyjamas.

They have cherries, birds and pies on them, they adhere to the buttockial area in just the right way, and they fit Cuddles PERFECTLY.

What? What's that you say Ms. S? These were not, in fact supposed to be for Cuddles? They were supposed to be for ME?!?

In that case, I need to ask - with your artistic eye and keen judge of good tight clothes, how did I end up as a 6'3" 210lb man? I might not be waify, or even "skinny", but please Ms. Shen, tell me you didn't think I was THAT big!

P.S., they did "work" with respect to evening wear, so fret not Little Miss S, I found them Very Sexy!... Very Sexy Indeed...

Two Totally Different Dresses

2006-08-25T16:28:00.000-07:00

Yes, I know I have a problem with my indecisivenss - or is it's my constant shopping excursions that makes this particularly difficult. These are the finals. Two totally different dresses (like the title of this post says) Each one has it's good and bad attributes, I love them both, making it very difficult to decide which to wear. Perhaps you do need some background info to help me choose and to make and informed decision.

The Party: Saturday night, cocktails and hor d'ouevres, dress code on the invite was stated as 'casually elegant' - but it's MY party so the rules don't really apply.

The shoes: they are "fierce" to quote someone when viewing them. Gold heels with swarovski crystals! Once I found the shoes I HAD to find a dress to match.

The dresses: Recent feedback from friends has been all over the board
The red one:
"elegant, 40's glamour"
" beautiful, sexy, a showstopper"
"a cheap drag queen's outfit"

The Multi color one:
"OMG beautiful"
"classy"
"gorgeous and flattering"
"what, did you take Joseph's multi color dream coat and make a dress out of it?"

I like them both. The multi color one is a nicer dress (and shows off the shoes) the red one is just fun and different and shows off the cleavage. HELP!!!!

Somebody Stop Me!

2006-08-16T16:35:00.000-07:00

Well, it started a couple of years ago, while shopping with Ms Shenanigan in TO. We innocently went into a cheap shoe store and I found the shoes of my dreams. I really fell in love with these little numbers and I wore them good and solid (but never in the snow!) for a couple years. I got hooked on the no-heel round-toe craze. Just my style and very comfy. Oh boy, did I fall for them bigtime. Here are the first of the them... (*click on pics to zoom in for larger view of my cut-up biking to work legs)

They are:
THE ORIGINALS

You can kinda tell that wear and tear have stretched them out a bit and I can't wear them with a skirt anymore, I can only wear them with pants (to cover the fact that they are ruined.
Then came...

THE REPLACEMENTS

OOTG's comment was "you've had cuter shoes". True, they were no originals, but lightening doesn't strike twice ladies, and I needed summer shoes that were not falling apart.

I waited and waited for these next shoes to go on sale, and on sale they did go. I added them to my collection of flat-and-rounds and got many compliments on them. They are...

THE SPARKLERS (they have sequens on them) - *with added side view!

I know what you're thinking : just because they're cheap doesn't mean you need 3 pairs! Trust me - I KNOW. I JUST CAN'T HELP MYSELF.

And finally... I went searching for fall shoes. I wanted higher shoes, cute boot-things that I could put warmer socks in if need be. Oh I searched and searched. Well, I think you know where this is going. I present to you the latest addition to the collection. A warm welcome to...

THE CAMO: *with side view

I think I like these best, I gotta be honest. Well, not better than the Originals (I mean, they're the originals!) Cuddles likes these best so the purchase is justified.

AM I DOOMED?

Editor's note : It took me WAY too long to compose this blog.
I was going to upload an outfit too, but I think I'll just let you guys enjui this entry for a while first.

Back to the Beginning

2006-08-15T16:30:00.000-07:00

okay - here we go again. On the hunt for the perfect dress.
Here is option #1 A little discoey number.
Can't decide if the draping front gives me that "hiding something" look. The dress is fun. Does it look good is the question. Does my booty give it the "JLO" look or the "Jello" look?

The Outdoors Hat

2006-08-11T16:31:00.000-07:00

I've given up my beat up, sun bleached baseball hat in favor of this new, Gortex covering. Wider brimmed for sun, waterproof for rain. Whatdoyathink?

Yay or No Way!!!

2006-07-29T16:17:00.000-07:00

Advice needed on this summer top.

I'm torn on whether this loose shirt is really cool and kind of sexy cause it has no shape (that element of the unknown....).

Is it hippy stylish or just a sac with a bit of crochet-ed trim that should not be worn in public? I secretly love when the breeze lifts it up around the belly, exposing some skin...

It is so comfortable, I don't really want to part with it, but sometimes I think it belongs in the Goodwill bag.

It's Too Damn Hot Here

2006-07-27T16:24:00.000-07:00

Inspired by Jammie Jen's last post I went PJ shopping. This is my new 'look' to get me through this heat wave. Supposed to be for night time but I have had them on all day (granted I haven't left the house and don't plan on it now that we have an airconditioner - woohoo!)

Necklace Combo

2006-07-24T16:15:00.000-07:00

I just started wearing these together. The horseshoe is for good luck and the birds belonged to my Grandmother.

Evening Wear, or: How Not to be Sexy

2006-07-17T16:06:00.000-07:00

Other boyfriends have commented, some have attempted to remedy the situation... but I am not sure I will ever get over my lack of proper sleeping attire in my lifetime.

I give to you ...

"Between The Sheets" 3 Nights in JammieJen's Bed.

(if you expect to get turned on, you might be bitterly dissapointed).

First off : The Ol' Standby.

I got this puppy when I was about 14 or so, and went to Disneyland with a friend of mine. I still have it. And I still wear it.

Next up is a little number we call : The Social Butterfly

This doozy was given to me as a gift by an ex-friend in Toronto (we didn't stop talking because of this nightie, but for all the problems its caused me, we might as well have!)
It actually SAYS "social butterfly" on it between the pictures of butterflies. Need I say more?

And finally, let us not forget : Karate PJs

I bought these many years ago... when times were simpler... and you could find draw-string pants at the Gap that they labelled "Karate", assuming you would be kick-dropping people in them, I guess.

No, I didn't have a boyfriend at the time they were purchased, and yes, I still wear them now, despite protests.

The drawstrings are nearly ripped off so they won't last much longer anyway.
For your pleasures, I did NOT include the pic of my back in these. Let's just say they aren't flattering.

I think you get the ideas on the other two - for which I have also withheld the back shots.

I keep meaning to pay a visit to La Senza or some such place, but then I think "do I have $100 to spend on something to SLEEP in?" and I never do...

5 Days of Work

2006-07-16T16:14:00.000-07:00

Comfortable Monday

Cute Tuesday

Rainy Wednesday

New Top on Thursday

Funky Friday

Shirt-Dress-Top

2006-07-14T16:22:00.000-07:00

Mr. Superstar hates this item of clothing The Shirt/Dress/Top - Not sure how to classify it. I find it wonderfully comfortable (hard to tell but it's a light cotton gauzy type fabric). Is the Shirt/Dress/Top really that bad? Is it ok to wear over jeans or black pants?

Casual Date

2006-07-11T16:11:00.000-07:00

The new guy I have gone out with twice is so casual-- he wears sneakers, baggy pants, plaid short sleeve button downs, and he always carries a canvas shoulder bag. For our first date, I wore jeans and the black top I chose NOT to wear to the single's party (scroll down). For our second spontaneous early evening date (was supposed to be a movie). I wore this: black stretchy tank with pink tank over it, loose khaki pants, black flip flops, and this watermelon-seed necklace I bought in Panama. I brought along a white sweatshirt and had my hair in a high ponytail. Too casual? Eh, whatever, he already called again.

Impulse Culottes

2006-07-04T16:19:00.000-07:00

I bought these on impulse I think I'm going to take them back unless anyone has any major objections to that!

Flouncy Skirt

2006-06-27T15:40:00.000-07:00

This is the skirt I am going to wear to my singles' party, with the low-cut shirt I spoke about in the last post. You see the problem with the shirt (right between my breasts, yep seeing that far in is a problem for me!!

This is the same skirt with a new shirt I bought today. It is a halter top, and has a nice back. It is more decent than the first.

Closet Ill equiped for Interviews

2006-06-26T15:54:00.000-07:00

I have a major meeting/interview on Wednesday. For a big job with a big client. The clients are artists. I am an artist. We are all in the fashion industry. I have to look professional but cool. Capable and creative. This is the best out of the bunch (I know, slim pickings).

This Went Over Well

2006-06-24T15:35:00.000-07:00

I left the house not knowing what to make of my clothes. I had on this new shirt I was still unsure about.
Hair was up because I had been Dragonboating all day and couldn't be bothered to wash it before racing again tomorrow. Earrings were worn as a half-assed attempt to accessorize.
Everyone told me they love the shirt and some said the whole outfit worked. It just amazed me, because I had been feeling very "what not to wear" as I left the house. Is it as good as they say? I still feel iffy.

More Summer Fun

2006-06-24T15:26:00.000-07:00

Since we are posting our favorite summer outfits. Here is one of my latest...

A light weight cotton skirt perfect for work or play.
Only not sure about what shoes to wear with it any suggestions?

Take Two: The Skirt Revisited

2006-06-23T15:50:00.000-07:00

Can you see a difference? I can see a difference!
If you can believe it - this is the Extra Small.. .these skirts are weird... jersey material so really stretchy. Anyway, this one is much better.

Also, here was my outfit today. I thought I looked cute, and that doesn't happen often, so I felt I should put it up here, just so you can see how cute I can look when I try. (t-shirt is the same as above b/c its the same day and I'm lazy)

And now the question remains - am I brave enough to put up the bathing suit I just bought???

Uh.... no.

Funky Belt

2006-06-22T15:33:00.000-07:00

I love this belt. It is made from seeds and beans found all over South & Central America, all put together by a lovely couple from Argentina who I met in Panama. I normally wear this belt low, not strung through the pant loops. Once in the winter, I put it over a long black turtleneck. It actually looked kind of sleek with jeans, I thought... an others seemed to think. It's fun to purchase unique little items while traveling. I feel special wearing them, too!

Finally, We Have Contact!

2006-06-21T15:30:00.000-07:00

Oh, Joy!

The Internet is working for me tonight... so it's time to show you my clothes!

This pink top comes from my friends' store. It's pretty low cut and very comfortable.

Back of Pants Front of Skirt

2006-06-19T15:48:00.000-07:00

I just got this today (the skirt) way too expensive for what it is, but literally feels like I am wearing nothing.

should I exchange it for the small size? (this is medium)

Here They Are

2006-06-16T15:45:00.000-07:00

Nothing too special, just the simple, comfy, just right summer jeans!

And the Dress Hunt Begins

2006-06-12T11:21:00.000-07:00

Okay - you asked for it. I'm back!
I have a major funcion to go to - casual cocktail party in July. I'm on the hunt for a dress. This is just the beginning. By end of day today I will post a whole bunch so you can vote for your favorite. But for now - to give you a taste of what i will call the "dressing room What to wear cam" this is Dress 1.

Art thou abandoning this blog?

2006-06-10T11:17:00.000-07:00

OK, girls, we haven't blogged here in too long. I want to know what you guys are wearing every day, not just new clothes, or special occasion clothes!! Post, post, post!! And invite others too! What gives!

Anyway.. I certainly need more fashion advice than the next girl, so I will resume posting as much as I feel like. So there, poo poo heads.

This is a top I bought at Risque on Bloor St. and I really enjoy wearing it. I have to admit, I am into the polkadot thing.

Sassy and Single

2006-05-30T11:09:00.000-07:00

This is my Singles' Party Hostess attire. I stressed over what to wear for days. I wanted to take a full body pic, but felt too shy to ask my friends and have to tell them why I wanted it.... so here is the half of me!! Imagine knee length A-line skirt and cute tiny-heeled flip-flop type sandals. The outfit seemed to be a hit.

The twins were very Charlotte York for the night.

A Sweet-Ass White Jacket

2006-05-23T11:03:00.000-07:00

Superstar, JJ would like to be added to our fashion blog... please. Here she is in her new digs and lookin' mighty HOTTT!!

And just for good measure, here is her ass.

Good Butt Jeans

2006-05-16T11:00:00.000-07:00

I told you my ass looks good in these!

What do you think?

Un rendez-vous a l'apres-midi

2006-05-14T10:56:00.000-07:00

I had an afternoon date in the Distillery District with a tall, handsome guy from France.
I personally feel more comfortable on first dates when I can wear jeans. How do we feel about these longer T-shirts? I wore the new shoes too... ouch, ouch, ouch! My toes felt all squished... hope they stretch a bit.

Super Synthetics

2006-05-13T10:51:00.000-07:00

The truth of the matter is that Vegetarian me has not brought herself to buy leather for over 14 years now. I have a hard hard time finding stylish shoes and purses. I get by, but the shoe situation has reached dire circumstances due to the commencement of lovely weather and my lack of sandals and going-out footwear. Behold! Today at Aldo I had field day with a pair of black heels that I think I can wear with anything and a new little purse that I think is cute. The shoes were a little pricey for non-leather, but hey, I have been buying $30-50 shoes for years (with the exception of running shoes and sporty sandals), I can spend this once.

Does I finally have acceptable footwear for her single urban life on the go?

Holy Clothes

2006-05-12T10:11:00.000-07:00

I have a hole in my jeans. They are my favorite pair. Do I:
a) keep wearing them, holes are cool
b) sew/patch it up
c) cut them into daisy duke shorts
d) throw them out if there is a hole in the knee you know its not too long before everything else falls apart!

Home From They Gym

2006-05-11T10:45:00.000-07:00

Is it necessary to have sexy little coordinated outfits for the gym or will this do?

Cute or Too Cutesy

2006-05-10T09:43:00.000-07:00