We’re in the low teens temperature wise today, it’s beginning to feel rather autumny. Today was rainy and grey, and chilly. I love it. I wish it was like this all year round. I love fall fashion above all others. Boots and knits and tights and lightweight jackets and umbrellas and hats and light scarves, it’s my favourite time of year by far. It’s day two of Yay-ModCloth-Order-Yay!! so I’m wearing my new dress, which again I like a lot more in person than I did online, and my new belt, which is absolutely darling. The fit on the dress … Continue reading Wear: Chilly Out!

I got my very first ModCloth order! I bought a few lovely things, almost none of which fit. I tell myself they will, soon. I have a real problem with not wearing everything new all at once, and here I am wearing three new purchases in one outfit: socks, shoes, blouse. I bought the Whistler’s Sister blouse because I don’t own a single white blouse and thought it would be a nice addition to my wardrobe. When I got it, I was absolutely enamored by it! The sleeve detail is so much more special than I imagined, and I think … Continue reading Wear: New, new, new

In 1996, I was 13 years old, and I loved the Spice Girls. Yeah, I said it. I recorded the ‘Wannabe’ music video on VHS and learned all of Victoria Adams’ moves. My sister and I (4 years younger, and lover of all things sporty, including Mel C.) would stand in the living room in front of the TV and sing along, jumping, dancing and laughing all the way. And singing. Probably poorly. My mom got in on the action when ‘Stop’ came out. She insisted, though, that the lyrics were ‘Stop right now, turn yourself around’. I love the … Continue reading Read: That Extra Half an Inch