Day to Night Does Not Have to be a Fright

Day Look: with a little straw hat
and a  yellow denim vest.

Night Look: pairing the nude
dress with a sequin jacket and
a green wedge.

We all would like to go from day to night in a snap, but sadly we do not all have Fairy Godmothers. Actually I don't think Fairy Godmothers actually exist. Too bad. Anyway... it is actually very easy to turn your day outfit into something that you can rock out in until 3 am, all you need is a base. A base can be anything from a pair of skinny jeans to a cotton dress. Take this little nude dress I picked up from H&M for $17. 

  

My Base

The Top 20 Things Not to Do at a Friend's Wedding, or to DO if You Never Want Her to Speak to You Again.

1. Wear a white dress to her wedding, better yet... ask her to send a picture of her dress, then buy a prettier and more expensive one and wear that. (joint effort with Shannon)

2. Ask her fiancé if he has ever considered polygamy, then give him a little wink.

3.  Tell everyone the bride is pregnant, and it may be best to bring gifts for the baby to her wedding shower.

4. Make a speech about how fun your vacation to Mexico was. Then proceed to tell everyone about the 20 guys who did shots off her stomach.

5. When she shows you her dress say, “don’t worry it will look fabulous after you put on the full body spanx.”

6. Sleep with the groom’s autistic brother.

7. Sleep with the groom.

8. Tell her you are so upset about not having a boyfriend, and ask her if she would mind postponing the wedding until you find one.

9. Bring her ex who cheated and dumped her as your plus one.

10. Take bets at the reception of how long until the happy couple gets a divorce.

11. When asked how you know the bride say, “Oh we met 10 years ago at the corner of Church and Jarvis, before his operation... I mean hers”.

12. When congratulating the groom in the receiving line say “I don’t know what Karen is talking about, you are way hotter than your father”.

13. Give the couple a cheque that you know will bounce, and then get your accountant to send them a bill for the $30 NSF charge to your account.

14. Ask the groom “why her?”

15. When she’s cutting the cake, whisper in her ear “I wouldn’t eat that if I were you”.

16. If you use to date the groom, don’t talk about how you use to date the groom.

17. Ask the priest how big god’s penis is.

18. If you moonlight as a stripper, do not accept the job to strip at her fiancé’s bachelor party. Unless you really need the cash.

19. As a wedding gift, give all your unused gift cards from Christmas, throw in some McDonald’s coupons as well. Chances are they are going to need them... after this money pit of a wedding.

20. When talking with other guest’s say “I can’t believe she wore pure white, she’s the biggest slut I know!” 

Calling all Top Shop Lovers

Top Shop is now open at the Bay Queen St. my little fashionesta's! Get there soon before your Canada Day outfit is taken by one of your fashion rivals a.k.a friends. Will post pictures soon of my fab finds! Remember you are not judged by your character but by the character of your outfit. Have an awesome glamours day!!!

As promised these are the pics of the new Top Shop merchandise. The long blue skirt with slit is $65, the white knot top and floral print shorts all together came to around $88, and the white and beige jumper (my favvvvvv) is $100.  

I think the jumper looks a little like Marc Jacobs or even Sandro, and half the price!

  

The Fashion Blahs

Every once and a while we all get tired of the same ol’ fashion scene. Dressing up becomes too casual; sometimes we do not even care what is on our backs. I wish we could go out wearing ball gowns and white gloves, but sadly I was born in the wrong decade. There is a reason why it is known as Old Hollywood Glamour and unfortunately this glamour can only be recreated for the silver screen. Though this funk can be rectified, with a little research and planning. If you want to wear a pretty dress and look like you stepped out of My Fair Lady then MAKE IT HAPPEN!!

Two weeks ago my good friend Shannon invited me to a gala at the AGH (Art Gallery of Hamilton). The theme... A Night in Fifties Paris called “Oh La La” put on by CLiC Noir, 2011. We had so much fun finding outfits that correlated with the fifties theme, not to mention the gala served an endless supply of French Martini’s (my favourite drink).

Now these type of events do not just fall into your lap, you have to search for them, or become part of an organization. Many organizations offer cheaper memberships, meaning you may not be eligible to attend the dinner, but you can attend the cocktail reception later. Most of the time, the hors d’ourves they serve at the reception are way tastier anyway.

So the next time you are feeling a little whimsical and in grave need of a night of dress-up, check your local events or events in cities close to you. You may be in for a pleasant Fashionista surprise!!! 

The Closet Purge

Purge: to rid of whatever is impure or undesirable; cleanse; purify.

Looking at your closet and hating everything you see? Well this week I did my annual Spring Purge, and you will be amazed at how FREE you feel! There is something about getting rid of dumpy shit that uplifts your spirits and makes you an overall happy person. I understand we are not all made of gold nuggets and that “you may wear that sweater down the road”. But come on! You will not wear that sweater, as it is ridiculously ugly, and an insult to your skin colour. I once wore this lime green shirt and people kept asking if I was “feeling ok”.

Now there are little tips to purging your closet and no, it does not involve a toilet. Unless you have a great sewage system, then by all means, flush those ratty clothes away! Here’s the thing, before you start purging make sure you develop two piles- first pile: give away to a shelter or the Goodwill, second pile: sell. Lightly used clothing that still has character and belongs in this decade, can be sold on consignment. This is a great way to make some cash to use towards your new wardrobe! Also, when in doubt, don’t through it out. If there is something in your collection that you are truly unsure about, put it in a bag, if you do not take it out in the next six months- pitch it! Keep your unsure pile to a maximum of six items. If you keep adding more than six to the pile, you are not purging, you are just wasting your time!

Another great idea when it comes to lightly used clothing is to have a Trade the Closet Party. This is superb excuse to throw a cocktail party and add new pieces to your wardrobe. Make sure you add in the invite that all clothes must be lightly worn, washed, and nothing older than three years. Also, have someone from the party take responsibility for taking whatever was not chosen to the Goodwill. Chances are if no one wants the item at the party, it will not do well on consignment, but hey you never know...

Have fun purging, and remember...NEVER get rid of vintage!!!!!