HOLLA! two blog posts *gasp, in one week. wow eh? I know. I know. I am brilliant.

Not really. I think I mentioned previously that my dear blogging friend/co-worker/vegan/health nut Brigid from Otternonsense suggested that I start blogging twice a week, one outfit post from the weekend (as my vintage collection lives at my mums in the country) and one urbanite “professional” post, containing of what I wear to my office filled with handsome men, where there is no dress code, so I make it up. So there you have it, this is an example of what I wear to work, which, is never the same. I am lucky to be the only female in my office on a day-to-day basis. Brig works for the agency we hired, and is in once a week – other than that, it’s me and a bunch of men. YAY to life of a startup.

In other thoughts, can I just say … I hate the peplum trend. Yes, please re-read that sentence, and then re-look above. Yes, I realize that is the most insane thing to write, considering, I am … well… wearing peplum, but the truth is, I feel, the peplum trend isn’t for everyone … least of all me.

I try, boy do I try. In September when in NYC for Fashion Week I must of tried on over a zillion dresses, tops and skirts. For a petite girl like me, they dont make me look slim, they look like a babydoll top (and everyone, include me, would like to take a moment to thank Jesus that trend is gone for good). I feel like a wide-ass-mother-fucking-truck. There.

However, I became miraculously happy when I found this French Connection top … in truth I was sold before I even tried it on … it was the leather. We all know my obsession.

I was even happier when I tried it on and didn’t feel like a truck … small bus maybe … truck – no.

It seems that there is some secret peplum club taking place. My invite must of been lost in the mail. That’s ok, you can have your baby doll and I’ll raise you this leather trim peplum.

TOP: Black Leather Trim Peplum // French Connection
NECKLACE: Turqoius Band // HM
SUNGLASSES: Two Toned // Marc Jacobs
PANTS: Mint Denim // Joe Jeans
SHOES: Orange Snakeskin // Nine West

 cruisin’ // smokey robinson

Hang onto your hats folk.

Since last weeks post I’ve actually had a ton of people DM me on twitter telling me they can’t wait until today’s post about my personal life … I hope it fulfills …

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As I am sure you were able to tell via my social outlets that my birthday was a few weeks ago.

Yup. Twenty six.

I am proud to say, that I am exactly where I thought I’d be at twenty six … well, not six year old me, six year old me thought I would be a veterinarian with a husband and children … but pre-teen and young adult me, yah … I have finally come into my own.

As birthday celebrations are still in slew, I find myself rushing from lunch, brunch and dinner with friends – you know – playing catch up and gossiping.

Turns out I have a lot more to say than usual.

My girlfriends grilled me about what’s going on in my life, and referenced that I ALWAYS say on this here blog that things are a whirlwind and changing, but I never actually TELL you what is going on, changing or – you know … keep you involved.

It’s a fine line to walk. Exposing myself fully on the inter web. I work in the digital field and clients read my blog, sponsors read my blog, ex lovers and their friends also read my blog … but, as my girlfriends said last week fuck it, it’s my blog.

Without divulging too much now, as my Papa is in the hospital and the rest of the week is dedicated to family time. I will tell you that there will be a change in pace around here. I’m not necessarily going to take a full chapter from my girl Christina (I’ll leave the hilarity and honesty to her), but I will be telling you a bit more about my personal life, in hopes that the insane stories I do have to tell, will make you wince, laugh and maybe – just maybe – snort out loud. Here’s hoping.

NECKLACE: Vintage Pearls
DRESS: F21
BELT: Vintage // Red Patent Leather
SHOES: Prada // Ballerina Bow Flats

 youth // by daughter

Ok guys, you heard it here first … I am making a vow to blog more … and by more, I don’t mean consistently lol. I mean bi-weekly. at least.

Except this week, and maybe next – lol. My friend Brigid (food blogger extraordinaire) yelled at me and insisted that every week she will shoot my photo’s to allow me to have a second post per week. fiiiine. You win B. These will be more casual as it will be what I wear to work. So enjoy that.

No really, I want to bring more to this here blog, mostly because I am now a contributor to StyleList Canada. Take a gander at this amazing site dedicated to pretty much all the things I love, but never blog about on here (because, lets be real, I can hardly keep up with my own outfits).

Other than that, winter is back in Toronto (minus the day these were shot) and all my friends seem to be on a flight to Coachella (I hate you all!!) – so as winter kicks it up one last time here (yah, thanks Mother Nature), you’ll find me curled up on the couch with my handsome man friend.

Until spring at least, I am going back into hibernation. Stay warm beauties.

COAT: Navy Blue Trench // HM
TOP: White Chiffon // Club Monaco
SKIRT: Aztec Mini // TopShop
BOOTS: Black Leather Riders // Browns
BAG: Phillip Lim // 31 Hour Bag

 dark doo wop // mr ms // obsessed with this song, fits nicely into my life.