Photo: Esme on Flickr
A migraine ruined my Thursday. Thank God for Breakfast At Tiffany’s and Elizabethtown, cozy blankets and an endless supply of tea. I’m feeling much better today. I couldn’t be happier that it’s Friday. The rain is coming down incessantly outside. I love it…just as long as it doesn’t rain tomorrow for Di and Shawn’s big day. Despite trying on what seemed like every dress in Canada, I did not buy a new one for the wedding. I’m going with the fallback dress, old faithful.
I bought one of those foam roller things the other night. I used to use one in pilates class all the time- and I remembered it being amazing. My back has pretty much been completely screwed for the last few months- and next to nothing has given me any reasonable relief. That is, until now. My new (magic) roller is an absolute miracle. The idea is that you roll your body weight along the foam roller, massaging through restrictions that may occur in the muscle and fascia. Using a foam roller can actually provide similar benefits as a deep tissue massage. I highly recommend using one. I’m pretty much obsessed with mine.
Well, that’s about it for today, folks. My lunch break is drawing to a close, so I must sign off. Happy Friday!
Photo: Tina Manthorpe on Flickr
Hallowe’en is one of my favourite days of the year, and it has been since I was a little girl. I’ve always loved playing dress up. Getting to pretend to be somebody else for a day is oh so much fun! (Yes, it’s true. I’m a repressed SNL star…) Pumpkins, decorations, trick-or-treating, spiders, ghosts, goblins, witches riding brooms and all thinks spooky. I love Hallowe’en.
Each year, the team in my office dresses up for work. My friends and coworkers are so creative, that the pressure’s always on. Last year, I ended up moving on November 1st, so putting together a killer costume wasn’t really an option as my time was better spent packing. Obviously I wasn’t going to not dress up, so I recycled an old devil outfit that I had kept on hand in my tickle trunk for such “costume emergencies.” Unfortunately, it was basically yawnfest 2007 and needless to say, a letdown of huge proportions. I will need something much more exciting this year. So this raises the question: what should I be for Hallowe’en this year? Should I go for a totally creepy getup, the (generic) uber slutty cop/witch/cat/nurse/whatever, or something funny? It’s always a tossup- something hot or something really good? Is there a perfect costume that can be both? I am in search of inspiration. I need something unique. A trip to Value Village in the near future is very necessary… I must find something brilliant…or at least really, really fun!
Are you dressing up for Hallowe’en this year? If so, do you have your costume yet? Shake, some action’s what I need.
Filed under: fashion, LA Fashion Week, Lauren Conrad, spring 2009, the hills
Photo: ICYDN
I know I’m going to get all kinds of flak from all of you Hills haters out there for this, but I have to say… I love Lauren Conrad‘s Spring 2009 collection.
It was shown last night at the Smashbox Studios as part of Mercedes-Benz LA Fashion Week. Lauren hung out back stage where she helped style the models and make sure her clothes were dressed perfectly.
Creating good basics has proven to be a more difficult task than one would think. I think Lauren has nailed it with this collection, which has a true retro feel to it and draws inspiration from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Her designs include strapless floor-length dresses in muted white, blue and brown, high-waisted shorts and thigh-skimming flowered dresses with bubble skirts. Thick black and brown belts cinched dresses in at the waist. Overgrown ‘Carrie Bradshaw flowers’ adorned headbands, completing the show’s feminine theme.
Maybe I just love this collection because I would wear every piece. Oh well, I do…and I would.
Photos: Getty Images for MBFW
Filed under: fashion, LA Fashion Week, maggie gyllenhaal, spring 2009, sustainability
Photo: Seattlepi
L.A. Fashion Week opened last Thursday with Fashionably Natural, a runway show that featured four of Los Angeles’ emerging eco-fashion designers showing their Spring 2009 collections. Hosted in collaboration with SOYJOY and nonprofit Gen Art, Fashionably Natural showcased the talent of Bridgid Cattis, Popomomo, The Battalion, and Velvet Leaf. The catwalk was covered with frocks and jumpsuits made entirely from organic, recycled, and sustainable textiles.
Photo: Seattlepi
Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal (who happens to be one of my girl crushes) hosted the event. The variety of styles and textiles, which included denim, soy and bamboo jersey, organic cotton and silk found throughout the collections demonstrates the versatility of eco-fashion and leaves no doubt that “Eco-Chic” is not a passing trend. Using sustainable materials, organic, raw textiles and recycled vintage fabrics, these designers represent the forward-thinking conscience of the fashion industry. It’s an understanding that what women wear is as much statement of substance as it is of style.
Photos: Gen Art
“[Sustainable fashion has] become more and more important every passing year with what’s happening to the environment,” said Ian Gerard, Gen Art’s founder and CEO. “It’s nice to see it translate into fashion as well as everything from consumer products to cars. So it’s very exciting that this is our first green fashion show.”
You can view more photos from the show here.
Photo: Winopolous on Flickr
I’ve been going nonstop for weeks. I feel…different. I’ve been persistent, diligent and firm. I’m trying not to get discouraged, even though I feel frustrated sometimes.
I don’t believe in promises. I don’t believe in these damp, rosy cheeks. I believe in my angels. I believe in sugar coating some things with extra love and care. I believe in myself, most of the time. I believe in only true friendships. I believe in it all being okay one day. I just wish I could believe it would be soon.
I am so very blessed and I have so much to be thankful for, and I am.
Happy Thanksgiving. I hope that you’ve been able to spend some time with the ones you love this weekend.
Filed under: movies, Quiksilver, snowboarding, Travis Rice, Vancouver events
Photo: JV Briggs on Flickr
As if I’m not already stoked enough about the upcoming winter season…
I’ll be out tomorrow night for the Vancouver premiere of That’s It, That’s All presented by Quiksilver and Red Bull. It’s easily the most anticipated snowboarding movie of the year. Dedicated to everything snowboarding, Travis Rice and a dream team crew set out on a seek-and-destroy operation for the new zone, the new trick and the new perspective on the sport. This high definition film is truly “Planet Earth meets snowboarding” and one of the best snowboard movies that you will ever see. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this.
I am worn down and beat up. My own bed will feel like heaven when I climb into it tonight, without a doubt. There’s lots of work to be done today before I fly back to Vancouver, so no time for chit chat. I just want to point you in a couple of directions before I sign off:
- Check out my latest post, “The Queen Bee” over at GossipGirl.ca- a little tribute to Blair Waldorf’s quintessential-upper-east side steeze.
Photo: Style Traxx
- If you haven’t already done so, I highly recommend heading over to iTunes to purchase the first 12 tracks of Matthew Good’s exclusive Live At Massey Hall album. Basically, it’s unreal and you’ll be missing out huge if you don’t buy it.
Photo: Scott Armitage on Flickr
Filed under: personal
Photo: Zwanzig on Flickr
I can’t wait to be home.
One more long day to go.
Photo: Music4Mix on Flickr
My first concert was Debbie Gibson, at the Pacific Coliseum. I think I was about six. I had a hat exactly like her trademark one, and I thought I was super cool as soon as I put it on my little blonde head. I was pretty sure I looked exactly like her. I wore that hat to her show with my stellar jean jacket (which, of course, had buttons all over the front of it.) When I had the opportunity to meet Debbie briefly after the show, she signed my program and told me that she loved my hat. I was over the moon.
These hats are starting to pop up all over the place again- some with a bit more Charlie Chaplin flavour than others. I know it’s supposed to be a faux pas to rock something that you are old enough to have worn the last time it was popular, but ooooh the nostalgia. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t tempted. I still think they’re really cute.
Photos: TMZ
Photo by Ines on Cherry Blossom Girl
I am all full up of
words and images and memories
and poker faces,
and pressure and stress, and
delightful comfort.
I have had several days of
making mental lists,
counting numbers,
talking, talking, talking
and
trying to erase all the fear
and all the tension.
I am so thankful
for my unknowing
saviours, my friends.
Spilling over with ideas,
opportunities
and I feel a little more saved than before.
Regina awaits…
