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Shadow Play Saturday, April 12, 2008 1:40 AM

Silk dress: Lux. Double heart belt: H&M. Black wool footless tights: Club Monaco. Aqua velcro tab flats: Urban Outfitters via Value Village. Black rose ring: Aldo.

Originally I was looking for a pair of contrasting colour shoes (to the belt), but instead discovered my flats were the exact same shade as the hearts on the belt.

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Sheep print blouse: 2% (Hong Kong). Yellow grosgrain ribbon: unknown. Red jumper with matching belt: vintage. Brown ribbed tights: H&M. Fish flats: Argyle Centre (Hong Kong). Blue vinyl bag: Urban Outfitters.

Yesterday I decided to wear one of my favourite outfits from 2006, right down to the very same ribbon and tights. Like back in '06, I wish I had a bigger and floppier ribbon.

Often when an outfit consists of many pieces, I like to change it up and not repeat it head-to-toe even if it's simply wearing a pair of different colour tights. The exception would be those lazy day outfits where it's essentially jeans plus a top and my most comfortable flats.

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This afternoon I received the below press release in my inbox for Fashion magazine's Reporter Search 08, a contest targeted at Canadian fashion bloggers. I'm not sure who else knows about this contest, but I thought it would be an interesting opportunity for some of you. Good luck to those who enter!

Calling all fashionistas! FASHION Magazine is looking to add 10 savvy fashion writers to its team of regional reporters. The call for submissions for Reporter Search 2008 begins today and runs until June 1.

A panel of FASHION Magazine editors will select 20 semi-finalists; however, the ultimate decision will rest with the public. From July 8 to August 8, Canadians will have the chance to vote for their favourite Reporter Search candidate at fashionmagazine.com. During this public voting phase, photo galleries, video clips, bios and blog entries will be posted for each finalist.

The top 10 finalists will become key players on fashionmagazine.com for one year and hold the bragging rights of working for Canada's best read fashion magazine (source: PMB 2008). The candidate who generates the most public votes will win a trip to New York City , provided courtesy of NYC & Co.

For more information, click on the above Reporter Search header which I nicked off their website. I hate posting an entry without an image.

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Cream blouse: Argyle Centre (Hong Kong). Scarf: Suzhou City Kaidi Silk Co. Ltd. (China). Blue straight leg jeans: Old Navy. Gold sparkley socks: H&M. Yellow & gray satin ballet flats: Joe Fresh Style. Bracelets: H&M. Navy leather purse: vintage.

During the early days of spring, when the temperature first rises above 5°C and the sun is shining, Torontonians mistake it for summer and break out the tee shorts and shorts and walk around town without a coat or jacket. Is this a phenomenon that only happens here or does this occur in other parts of the world? Once the warmer weather is here to stay, people dress sensibly again.

Regular visitors may have noticed that I like to pull my hair up in a ponytail. This will likely be one of the rare times you'll see my hair down. I finally went to get a hair cut today after not having scissors touch my hair for six months. Well, aside from the odd time I trimmed my bangs. And just for the record, I left the house with a coat. 12°C is warm, but not that warm.

Here is a close up of my blouse for Fruchtzwerg.

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Gray tank: Sparkle. Plaid dress: H&M. Bird necklace: Amy Shutt. Jacket: 2% (Hong Kong). Gray opaque tights: Merona. Yellow & gray ballet flats: Joe Fresh Style.

My grandpa called me out for coffee while I was still lounging in my pajamas. With most of my slummin' Sunday clothes in the wash, I reached for my standby dress. Today was warm enough to pass over the down parkas and wool coats for something lighter; at least while the sun was out.

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