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My new newsletter addiction: Trendland

I'm such a sucker for subscribing to random newsletters, and instead of unsubscribing, deleting them has just become part of my daily routine. In all honestly Trendland is the only one I've been frequenting since a friend passed the site along to me. 

I'm all about discovering the "new" and this source delivers content from all over the world in these fantastic areas:

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Everything I've read about thus far are probably things I wouldn't have discovered on my own. This series of photos particularly caught my attention with the bold colours and interesting use of props. 

The photos were taken for WAD Magazine No. 53 by Swiss photographer Namsa Leuba, capturing the depiction of African identity through Western eyes, with a western and tribal-influenced wardrobe, and stunning palm leaves and flowers. Her work has also been featured in the publications Numero and -- my absolute favourite -- i-D magazine. 

Golden Globes 2013

You'd be surprised by the amount of TV I watch that I actually usually skip any award shows. Yes, even the Golden Globes. But I do look forward to catching a glimpse of the Red Carpet Dresses, and surfing the net the next day to find my fav looks. 

If I had to summarize my over all loves I would say long sleeved, lace, beads, sheer, blues, and blacks were all the rage.

Here are my favourite dresses seen on the Red Carpet: 

Nicole Richie - Naeem Khan

Julianna Merguiles - Emilio Pucci

Sienna Miller - Erdem

Kate Hudson - Alexander McQueen

Julianne Moore - Tom Ford

Rachel Weisz - Louis Vuitton

Helen Mirren - Badgley Mischka

Nicole Kidman - Alexander McQueen

Kerry Washington - Miu Miu

Jessica Chastain - Calvin Klein

Impossible Shoes

"Imagination is another name for absolute power." - Sophie Morgan

We've made it to 2013. Some say it's the beginning of a new era. An era where people will begin to work together to achieve the unknown, be kind, and appreciate the true beauty of this world without taking any of it for granted, or throwing people under the bus to get to the top.

Well we're all still human so I'm sure it'll take some time, but that all sounds pretty great to me. At least the world didn't come to an end like some thought, and I'm glad I didn't invest $50,000 in a bomb shelter and canned foods like others.

But will all that said, I've been taking my own steps to try out new things, see what the world has to offer, as well as trying to take the time to appreciate the beauty of the complex and simple things that are just under my fingertips. People don't stop to smell the roses quite enough.

This semester I'm taking a class in documentary making to tap into a different creative outlet, and to contribute to capturing beauty and reality that may otherwise go unnoticed or be forgotten. I believe that it's important to live your life and enjoy those moments where a memory is often better remembered or suited, over capturing that moment in a photograph or video. But I also believe that if something is not documented in the form of a photograph, video, or compilation of words, then those things never happened and will be forgotten in time -- even something as simple as an outfit someone wears, or an event of some sort. These things will eventually be deemed non-existant, and these things are an important part of development.

I was doing some research into more creative types of documenting, and I came across this incredible short film that pushes the boundaries of perception and stereotypes of body representation in a more poetic form. See for yourself:

Impossible Shoes from Anomalous Visuals on Vimeo.

Pantheia 1st Year Anniversary Giveaway

It's been a little while since I've blogged on here -- yes, I'm guilty. But with the holiday season so near, I wanted to let you all in on a little secret.

If you read my post last year on Pantheia you'll know how in love I am with their jewelry and other accessories! I even travelled through Europe this summer with the Bamboo Bolero, 4 Seasons Earrings, and the Lunar Pendant in brass. And from those of you who have travelled Europe, you'll know that it's usually crucial that you only take the necessities along. So that really says a lot!

So here's the secret... It's Pantheia's 1st Year Anniversary! (Well I guess that's not a huge secret)

But the real secret is that until December 11th you can enter for a chance to win a gorgeous pair of Pantheia Earrings! Did I mention it's actually made in Bali? Cool, I know.

So if I was you, there's no way I'd pass this up!

Halloweenie in London Town

A couple weeks back, my friend had her birthday party with a London and pumpkin carving theme!

I posted some quintessential London looks, as I was debating what my London style would be for the event.

It turns out.. most of us went for the royal look. A few of us rocked some fascinators, and cute little hats. And for the girls who didn't really dress up to the theme, they played it off by saying, "Kate Middleton dresses like this when she's not going out for tea with The Queen".

Halloween is probably my most favourite holiday, but I have to admit that it has been years since I have actually carved a pumpkin. While I stuck to carving out a little mini pumpkin, Cassandra and Nicole dug into a big one.

We even decorated our London themed jello shots with the Union Jack, to play up the London concept.

In Winnipeg, sangria seems to be a pretty common drink, especially in the summertime sitting on a patio somewhere down Corydon. In London, this very popular cocktail -- that I spent my summer with in London -- is Pimm's. We made a batch, and the people who had never tried it before were blown away.

And this is how you do it:

Jax had went to an event that was London themed a week before her party, so she used some of those decorations to fancy up the pumpkins.

I loved these hats. They were so adorable, and the periwinkle hat just happens to be vintage.

And this here is the birthday girl. With her lovely red fascinator, and those crafty blue lashes, she has the party theme and British swag written all over her.

London Calling

A great friend of mine is celebrating her birthday tomorrow -- London style! The plan is to carve pumpkins, drink Pimms out of tea cups, and have a jolly old time.

You'd think after living in London this summer, that I'd already know the style of the London type of gal I am... But I often find myself mixing up my styles, and I would describe my style somewhat schizophrenic. 

Shall I go Amy Winehouse, Camden punk rock style?

Or dress like the royals?

Maybe some retro Twiggy mod style?

Or glam like the diva herself, Kate Moss?

We will have to wait and see!

T-Toques

  

I feel like this is an appropriate post for today, since it's the first snow/rain fall of the winter, and it's getting pretty cold... My gal pal Kim Slezak -- design extraordinaire -- started a new toque line, T-Toques.

They're made out of recycled T-shirts, so you can still wear your favourite vintage love -- even if it doesn't fit any more -- but on your head. 

Bring in your own shirt, and theses babies are only $20 a pop. Or you can pick an already made, one-of-a-kind T-Toque for $30!

Why not keep your noggin warm in style?

Check the new T-Toques website, even sharks are wearing them ;)