executive bling.

A few weeks ago Jer and I were shopping downtown in the "trendy" area. The guy who was helping us was wearing a super badass watch. I wanted to ask him where he got it and get a closer look, but he didn't speak a word of English, so I just let it go. Then, yesterday I was looking for it online and found it. I was daydreaming about it and shared my desires with Jeremy. He then sent me a link to one on Ebay. JEREMY!!!! You aren't supposed to encourage me!!! He says that I can totally justify spending 50 bucks on this badboy because it is sweet and I do wear a watch to work everyday. Now I'm in turmoil! It hadn't really occurred to me that I could just buy it. It has everything you could ever want: bling, alarms, time, calendar, scheduler. There is no way I'd ever figure out all of that, but at least I would look cool.

Via: Amazon

What should I do?!

messy hair and flowing fabric.

Via: Free People

I like the little things about these pictures. Like the orange birkenstocks, the feather in a knotted ponytail and the fringed necklaces. I also love the fabric on the blue dress and that apricot onesie. When Jeremy saw these he said "Sweet pictures!". That doesn't happen everyday.

feel it.

Via: Sunset Cigarettes

Everybody listen to this song and get your groove on!!! I just did... it felt great!

home sweet home.

This is the home of the designer Margaret Howell and it is divine. I especially love the warm natural light coming in the window and the promise of hot tea on an overcast afternoon. It kind of reminds me of the house I grew up in, but it is clearly lived in by someone who has aesthetics in mind. I've been looking at a lot of house pictures lately. I haven't had a place to decorate (or the capability to decorate) in a long time, and I look forward to doing that again some day... not that I'm in a hurry to be anywhere but where I am. I'm pretty content in my modge-podge house of stuff we found on the street and the bare essentials.

a wicker tray.

That she is holding some fine wicker puts a smile on my face.
Via: Fieldguided

please spring spring.

Really cute spring-is-on-the-way outfit! Not that I would ever use a bag without an over the shoulder strap, but add a strap to the bag (or ditch it for a backpack) and you are set.

Via: Clever Nettle

overcast.

Both of these outfits would be totally suitable for teaching in Korea and both of them are rad. I get paid for the first time today and I think I want to go shopping this weekend. I am desperate for a plain skirt that goes at least half way down my thighs, maybe in a neutral colour so it will go with all my button-ups. Today in one of the kids journals that I marked one of them said "Marie Teacher is so pretty and well dressed." Talk about ego boosting!!!

Photos via: Rag Pony

PS. This is my first post from work!!

america in color.

Barb posted a link to these on Facebook and I fell head over heels. I have been feeling very uninspired by all the fashion I have seen on the internet lately and Korean fashion has its moments, but I mostly "main stream" where I live. It isn't the same mainstream as in Canada, but everytime I see something inspiring I then see it on 20 more people in the next 20 minutes and it loses its beauty. This is why I haven't been posting. These pictures of the depression, however, really made me smile. The patterns, the stories in the dirt and tears, the colours, the old photography and grain. It all made me feel really good.

eyebrows.

This lady with the eyebrows that blow my mind is named Arizona Muse, and despite her really lame name I think she is drop-dead gorgeous.

This lady with the unruly eyebrows is named Daria Pleggenkuhle. Her eyebrows are not quite as nice as Arizona's in my opinion, but they are definitely interesting.

And this picture is of one of the boldly eyebrowed models... if I didn't know which one it was I wouldn't be able to guess. It could EASILY be either one of them and that kind of creeps me out. The answer to this question is.... Daria Pleggenkuhle. I probably would have guessed wrong.

Via: Wildfox and Fashion Gone Rouge

big lapels.

These menswear inspired outfits sent me into a headspin! I'm currently drooling so much I'm scared I will break the computer from water damage! I especially love the oversized mens shoes on these little ladies. Jeremy says "If I saw someone wearing that I would question whether or not they were human."

Dolce and Gabbana A/W 11/12
Via: Studded Hearts