Through the Looking Glass

Being out in the sun and frolicking is what summer time is for. Just being free and one with your own self, as well as spending time with the ones you love.

sunnies: Rayban Wayfarers * headband/belt: homemade * shirt: H&M * necklace: H&M * skirt: Anthropologie * rose pin: mom's hand-me-down * shoes: Ked's * purse: Alchemy

I've been tagged by Fashion-Reporter FYI, here are the rules:

1. Pick up the nearest book

2. Open to Page 123

3. Find the 5th sentence

4. Post the next 3 sentences

5. Tag 5 people and acknowledge who tagged you
But the black kitten had been finished with earlier in the afternoon, and so, while Alice was sitting curled up in a corner of the great armchair, half talking to herself and half asleep, the kitten had been having a grand game of romps with the ball of worsted Alice had been trying to wind up, and had been rolling it up and down till it had all come undone again; and there it was, spread over the hearth rug, all knots and tangles, with the kitten running after its own tail in the middle.
"Oh, you wicked, wicked little thing!" cried Alice, catching up the kitten, and giving it a little kiss to make it understand that it was in disgrace.

I tag Paris Tarts, Sally Jane Vintage, Bi-Style, Austere, and Bohemian Musings. Have fun!

M.I.A.

Sorry for being M.I.A. these past few days. I had a load of things to do to get ready for my barbecue and then duty called at work, etc. But I am back now! Armed with many an outfit to post, and many a tag to reply to. If you recall my last post, I was worrying about what to wear to my barbecue, but I went shopping the day before and found this gem of a vintage dress in Kensington Market, just waiting for me to take home and love. An instant outfit.

dress: vintage, Courage My Love * shoes: Ked's

I have been tagged by Dapper Kid as well as The City Heated it Up and Inside the Cabinet of Wonder.
Rules:
a. Type your answer to each of the questions below into Flickr Search.
b. Using only the first page, pick an image.
c. Copy and paste each of the URLs for the images into mosaic maker.

1.What is your first name? Hannah
2.What is your favorite food? salad
3.What high school did you go to? Malvern
4.What is your favorite color? red
5.Who is your celebrity crush? Jason Schwartzman
6.Favorite drink? iced tea
7.Dream vacation? Paris in the springtime
8.Favorite dessert? cheesecake
9.What you want to be when you grow up? have my own fashion magazine
10.What do you love most in life? my family
11.One Word to describe you. love
12.Your flickr name. vintagevinyll

I am tagging:
1. Terren from Beja Beja
2. Kasia of Kicia Vintage
3. Yiqin from Qin at the Disco
4. Emily from Glittering Bones
5. Isabel of Hipster Musings

Musical Tag

I've been tagged by Fashion-Obsessed!
Here are the rules: List seven songs you are into right now, no matter what the genre or the words or even if they are not any good, but they must be songs that you are enjoying right now and that are shaping your summer. Post these instructions on your blog along with your seven songs and then tag 7 other people to see what they are listening to!
Since almost everyone has done this tag, I thought I would change it up a little, so as it is not stale:
I am in love with music, and I am a musician. Music shapes my life so much more than I even realize. One very strong aspect about music is that it relates to my style. Seeing as this is a fashion blog, I have decided to follow the tag rules (by posting my 7 favourite songs of the moment) but along with that, I will add a fashionable photo of the band and explain how their music and style has influenced me.

1. The Only Living Boy In New York - Simon and Garfunkel

** I love their carefree style and folkloric feel. My fashion is heavily influenced by the folk and hippie styles **

2. These Days - Nico

** She is a hot blonde with an amazingly unique voice. She is rock chic with a touch of folksy softness. I am influenced by the blending of opposite styles, which in turn create something unique in it's own right. Her eyeliner is also to die for. **

3. Why Do You Let Me Stay Here - She & Him

** Who doesn't love Zooey Deschanel? I saw an interview with her and she is the same as I am. She dressed in party dresses as a child, loves the influence of the 1960s mod era, and needs a whole other house to hold all her dresses.**

4. With Arms Outstretched - Rilo Kiley

** Jenny Lewis, the front woman for Rilo Kiley is a divine dresser and an Indie queen. She is cute in everything she wears! Her eclectic blend of folk, rock, and country sound is mirrored by her eclectic clothing. How inspiring! (second photo from a Rilo Kiley concert I went to!) **

5. Under My Bed - Meiko

** Another folksy gal is Meiko, who proves to be eclectic in her own right, but also down to earth and laid back. Her penchant for the 1960s and 1970s styles keep me under the influence. **

6. Swimming Pools - Thao with the Get Down Stay Down
** Thao Nguyen is another indie darling who isn't afraid to dress the way she likes. She pairs simple garments with loud statement pieces in a playful and fun way. Having that ability is the foundation of a fashionable person! **

7. A Day In The Life - The Beatles

** need I say anything about the Beatles? They are my favourite band. And from Please Please Me all the way to Abbey Road, they continue to be one of my biggest inspirations. **

Today I went on a thrifting binge and found many many nice items. Photos will come shortly!!

Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue

Something old:

an engraved wooden box/purse thing I found in my basement. I'm actually not sure how old it is, but I can safely say that I do not know where it came from, whatsoever. But it sure is neat looking!Something new:
a pair of bright yellow high-waisted hot pants I found in the Urban Outfitters sale section yesterday for only $20. They are one of my new favourite items.

Something borrowed:
not necessarily "borrowed" but rather taken from my high school costume department when I was cleaning it out and preparing for my role as costume head for our grade 12 play. Unfortunately, when I graduated, I dumped all my locker contents into the basement, never to be heard from again. Fortunately, as I was rummaging, I managed to unearth them again. A lovely lightweight gray cardigan from Old Navy circa 1994....

... and a tan coloured Members Only jacket, a once thrifted item left over from when we performed West Side Story. A Jet's jacket of course. Jets are the best.

Something blue:
well, something with blue in it. Another great find from the Urban Outfitters sale section, a little cartoon David Bowie shirt for a mere $10. It was just too cute to pass up!

Also, I've been tagged by the lovely Miby.

5 things found in my purse:
1. my cellular telephone
2. my wallet that looks like a letter from the mail
3. my Rayban sunnies
4. Burt's Bees lip balm, for those dry days
5. a shammy to clean smudges off my glasses

5 things found in my wallet:
1. my debit card aka: the love of my life
2. my student ID card
3. bus fare (on occasion)
4. tips from work
5. a telephone number for my guitar teacher

5 favourite things in my room:
1. my bed (pretty sheets included)
2. all my Beatles paraphernalia (believe me, there are lots)
3. my pink walls
4. the chandelier hung in the corner
5. my clothes, of course

5 Things I've always wanted to do:
1. live in a ritsy loft in Manhattan
2. be in a Broadway musical
3. have a massive walk in closet
4. start my own fashion magazine
5. keep my best friends for ever and always

5. Things I'm currently into:
1. shopping
2. spending an enjoyable summer with everyone I love
3. my blog :)
4. saving up for a trip to Paris
5. practicing my musical instruments

5 impressions of my tagger Miby
1. she has a great banner on her blog
2. she has wicked style
3. she can speak another language!!
4. she likes Zara
5. she takes lovely photos of her outfits

I have decided to tag The Clothes Horse, Neon Stilettos, Dapper Kid, and Tanggg in the City.
Enjoy!
And more outfit pictures coming sooooon.