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Sat 05.24 Thursday, May 29, 2008 5:14 PM

White boys a-shirt: Simply Basic (Wal-Mart). Heather grey dress: Maple (Hong Kong). Necklaces: Tryst by Kerry, B*jeweled Vintage, and Urban Outfitters. Black ribbed knee socks: H&M. Flats: Zara.

My aunt bought me this dress while she was in Hong Kong and I was cleaning up after her eight (!) cats. That day I went to the Jays game and it was all-you-can-eat. The dress was perfect for hiding the stomach bulge after consuming all that junk food. My friend and I topped off the afternoon with super yummy mango gelato from Dolce. It's all I've been able to think about since.

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Striped 3/4 sleeve tee: Joe Fresh Style. Trio of birds necklace: H&M. Skirt: H&M. Black opaque tights: unknown. Black jazz shoes: Dolce Vita.

Last week was spent cat-sitting and grandpa-sitting while my aunt and uncle jet-setted around Hong Kong for the week. My grandparents immigrated to Canada around the same time I moved when I was six and bought my old house. These photos were taken in my old bedroom. I remember choosing the wallpaper, but I don't remember that tiger decal which must've been put up for me since there were no children in the house after I moved.

The photos from the past several posts were taken in and around my grandpa's house (my old house).

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Photos: stephaniesimek.etsy.com

After spending four years making installation art, I graduated with a fine arts degree in New Media and have an unwavering fascination with technology-based art (and design). So every time I see something like what's in the pictures above, I can't help but exclaim, "How new media!". I had the same reaction to Hussein Chalayan's transforming dresses. His creations were a lot more complex then these illuminated sea cookie pins from Stephanie Simek, but all it takes is a simple LED to dazzle me.

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I saw this cat lamp and knew I had to use it somehow. I wish I took a better photo of the shoes though.

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White boys tee: Simply Basic (Wal-Mart). Cameo necklace: Tryst by Kerry. Paper bag waist skirt: Joe Fresh Style. Brown patterned tights: Dragon Centre (Hong Kong). Rain boots: Miss Sixty.

It's strange; I've always taken better outdoor photos then indoors, but add a person in the frame and suddenly the reverse is true. Or maybe I need to learn how to model.

It was raining the day I wore this outfit so I decided to reshoot it because leaving my camera on a tripod without a shield from the rain is not a good idea.

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Last week there were a couple days where it was really cold so I dug out this cashmere black & blue houndstooth coat that I inherited from my grandmother.

Sorry for the lack of posts of late. I've been busy/lazy, but mostly busy. I've been taking pictures, but I haven't been able to sit down and go through them until now. I'll be doing some catch-up posts over the next day or so.

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For the last year or so I've been searching for a somewhat affordable black leather bag that's big enough to tote around the entire contents of my room. I've managed to narrow it down to the above two bags which are both by Sabina, but I can't decide between the one on the left or on the right. Initially I liked the one on the left, but now I'm veering towards the one on the right. They're both the same price ($245 USD). Which one would you choose?

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Joe Fresh updated their website with their summer line a week or two ago. I wasn't too impressed with the collection (like with most summer collections), but I decided to stop by the Superstore to take a look during this Victoria Day weekend's 25% off regular priced merchandise sale (on until May 19th, so go go go!).

After shifting through the racks, I picked out a dress and a skirt not listed on their website. I asked a guy friend to decide between the two for me and he picked the skirt because I stated that I liked the shape of it (despite my reservations about the colour -- I didn't see it in another colour).

Since buying it I've been pondering what colour to wear on top other then white. I don't own anything like this shade of blue. I've been thinking of pale yellow and navy. Other suggestions?

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Polka dot umbrella: Wing On (Hong Kong). Rain boots: Miss Sixty.

The almost perfect rainy day accessories: a pair of comfortable rain boots, a polka dot umbrella, and a sun that comes out after the rain. These boots were purchased several years ago as emergency footwear. They were the only pair of somewhat reasonably priced rain boots I could find at the time (no Wal-Mart or the like nearby). I still want a pair of yellow rain boots because as most of you know, yellow and I have a not-so-secret love affair. Then my rainy day accessories will be perfect.

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Some things I like from Monki (discovered via Hot Chocolate and Mint).

What is it with the Swedes and this aura of cool around them? After visiting the Monki website, I found myself liking Flash (not usually a big fan of Flash sites) and yearning for playsuits and shorts (both of which I enjoy on other people more so then myself). And drop-crotch pants, which has slowly grown on my since my introduction to them four years ago in Hong Kong (which made me and the fellow exchange students go, "Huh?").

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In honour of Mother's Day, I thought I'd post these photographs of my mom and her friends looking stylishly fabulous in Hong Kong during the late '60s.

Happy Mother's Day to K-Line and to any mothers who may be reading this!

(I realize Mother's Day is almost over but I was busy spending the day with my mommy instead of my computer.)

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Sailboat print tee: 2% (Hong Kong). Polka dot silk scarf: Suzhou City Kaidi Silk Co. Ltd. (China). Brown skirt: H&M. Yellow tights: H&M. Fish flats: Argyle Centre (Hong Kong).

Reading The Clothes Horse's post made me curious; what do you consider casual? To me this is a casual look, but I know some of my friends think this is dressy simply because I'm wearing a skirt.

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Striped 3/4 sleeve tee: Joe Fresh Style. Paper bag waist skirt: Joe Fresh Style. Pink metallic skinny belt: Jacob Jr. Black textured tights: Old Navy. Black jazz shoes: Dolce Vita.

I couldn't decide which one to post so I decided to post all of them, even though I went a little nutso in Photoshop with the colours.

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Tryst by Kerry is a jewelry line that utilizes new and vintage finds. Until recently, Kerry created her charmingly sweet pieces while balancing school work. Her jewelry making is chronicled on her livejournal blog. At The Clothing Show last Saturday, I had the opportunity to meet the designer and I mentioned her livejournal, which I think creeped her out a little (oops -- I'm not a stalker, just an internerd!).

In the end, I walked away from her booth with two purchases; a pink cameo necklace and a cut out heart necklace. I wanted to buy the finch locket necklace as well, but didn't have enough cash on me. Hopefully she'll restock her web shop with it soon.

Kerry also has an Etsy shop: trystbykerry.etsy.com

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I don't usually like to make off-topic posts, but lately my life seems to be a series of unfortunate events that have consumed much of my thoughts. Yesterday we had to put our not-quite-eight year old dog, Tim, down. He had a heart tumour that we were not aware of.

Seemingly healthy and lively, up until the weekend, Tim showed no indications of something being wrong inside his body. Last week he was still batting me with his paws, running around the yard, jumping like a puppy, and generally doing things characteristically Timmy. We took him to the emergency clinic yesterday where the vet took x-rays. He said the prognosis was grave and Tim's body was already shutting down. The best option was to put him to sleep so he wouldn't have to suffer. Everything still feels unreal to me.

On a brighter note my grandma might be released from the hospital tomorrow.

My dad took a photo of me photographing Tim in Saskatchewan (2005). I don't have a scanner otherwise I would post those photos.

I had planned to take new pictures of him when the weather was warmer. I had even been thinking of including him in some outfit photos so you could all adore him as much as I did, but I guess he'll be remembered on this blog with these pictures instead.

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The Clothing Show is currently taking place this weekend here in Toronto. Is anyone planning to attend or has attended? I spent a few hours this afternoon picking through jewelry and riffling through racks of vintage dresses at the Better Living Centre.

At the booth simply titled "Norma's", I spotted the most gorgeous 1960s pink silk crepe cocktail dress. It was a small size so I tried it on. With vintage, I have trouble finding pieces I like that are small enough to fit me. So what does this dress do to spite me? It wouldn't zip up! It must've been that sundae on a stick I had a few minutes earlier.

It made me so sad to leave it there and to learn that the proprietor works out of her home in Fort Erie. She had many lovely pieces that appeared to be great condition. It's a shame I'll only be able to check out her stock at The Clothing Show that takes place twice a year. And that's if she decides to continue to set up a booth at the future shows. Sigh...that dress...

(okay, done whining.)

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Photos: aldoshoes.com

Thank you Sabrina for pointing out the addition of the Bellinghama sandal to Aldo's inventory. I've been trying to find the shoe for several months after seeing it featured in a photograph on their website. Now I can admire it from three different angles and in three different colours.

Photos: aldoshoes.com

Sorry things have been quiet around here lately. There are some personal matters that I've been preoccupied with. Somewhat more frequent posting should resume soon.

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