Been Gone A Long Time

Revisiting something old is like smelling a scent and it triggering a memory. It brings back feelings of days gone by yet is so recent and new.

Revisiting and reloving Vintage Vinyl with a new look on life.

Ironically, these photos were resurrected from my camera, taken in the late summer of 2009. Since the nice weather is upon us once again, there will be many an opportunity for new photos. Soon.

dress: street market in Manhattan * belt: American Eagle * necklace: independent artisan sold in Yorkville * sandals: Birkenstock * purse: handmade, purchased at clothing show

In the time since I've been apart from Vintage Vinyl, I have gotten a new puppy. She is 5 and a half months old now, and she is a beautiful cuddly sweetheart.

Surrealist Spring Saturday

A couple of Saturdays ago I ventured out into the lovely spring weather to view the Surrealist exhibit at the AGO. Walking through Queen's Park during light rainfall was gorgeous and inspiring so I took many photos along the way. The colours, the smells, and the light breeze on my face was calming and made for a delightful stroll.
















umbrella: mom's * belt: mom's hand-me-down * coat: unknown * dress: vintage * tights: HUE * sandals: Aldo

Spring Is Here!

hat: Le Cache * dress: Roots * tights: HUE * moccasins: Minnetonka

Spring has sprung, the trees are green, and summer fun is happening already. More good news: I got a job at Anthropologie! And with my employee discount I bought a beautiful blue and white ankle length summer dress . I can't wait for a lovely summer day to wear it and frolic in a park somewhere!

Do You Believe There Are Treasures In The Ocean?

cardigan: mom's hand-me-down * blouse: Wilfred * skirt: American Apparel * tights: HUE * boots: Hunter

During my trips to New York I would visit a store called Anthropologie in Soho. It is a sister company to Urban Outfitters, kind of like Urban's hippie older sister. It was an absolutely lovely store full of apparel and furniture worthy of calling art. I haven't visited New York in about two years, and have missed that store dearly. But just two days ago the first Canadian store opened and I went right away - the most beautiful store I have ever seen, and the largest. I spent 2 hours in there and revisited the store today, purchasing many beautiful items that I will covet for a long time to come. Definitely my outfits in the near future will include these items for you to see. This store matches my personality and style absolutely flawlessly. If I could live in any store, it would be that one. I would make it my home and live in peace within it.

If you are in the mood for beauty you may watch this lovely video. The music is by Angus & Julia Stone, a band I am currently adoring.

Spring and Summer. Every Other Day

cardigan: Urban Outfitters * top: Cut Loose * belt: H&M * skirt: Black Market * tights: HUE * shoes: the Bay

Twice now I have seen Spring Awakening, and I love it still. I'm ready for spring and summer.

Flightless Bird

cardigan: found for free! * dress: Wilfred * tights: HUE * boots: Hunter

Inspiration comes in many forms. For me, it is mostly in music. Flightless Bird, American Mouth makes me want to create great and beautiful things. It also brings out heart-warming yet lonely emotions. I can't quite explain them, but listen and you might feel it too.

Silk Flowers

top: Wilfred * jeans: vintage Moschino * flats: Capezio * shoe clips: mom's
photos by a.m. ♥

I got a lovely Wacom tablet for Christmas from my parents. As a beginner project I created this sketch below...
*click to enlarge, it looks better*

If You're Feeling Crafty

dress: Urban Outfitters * plaid dress shirt: Winners * top: mom's * belt: H&M * tights: HUE * boots: Payless

Lately I have had lots of free time on my hands, which has turned my brain into a craft box. I've got lots of ideas for handmade gifts for people (which is a nice change from the usual store-bought presents), all I can hope for is that they get done in time.
Speaking of crafts, especially the cutesy kind, pop past My Paper Crane for some adorable plush lovelies. Here's just a sample:

Aruba

sweater dress: Wilfred * tights: HUE * flats: Capezio * necklace: clothing show (flourishing.etsy.com) * bowler hat: Urban Outfitters clearance ($5!)

It was my 19th birthday a week and a half ago and I'm
remembering my lovely green cake.
Also, thanks so much to Sam from The Wandering Alchemist
who gave me this award!

I am going to pass it along to four lovely blogs:
Isa at Bohemian Musings
Shade at Fo the Kids with the Froes
Isabel at Hipster Musings?
and... The Snail and the Cyclops

Last Night The Snow Fell

beret: Holt Renfrew * turtleneck: mom's hand-me-down * skirt: Value Village * leggings: American Apparel * wellies: Hunter

Last night the snow fell. It made we wonder where summer has gone. Wasn't it just here? Weren't we just frolicking in the sand under the warm, hazy stars of the night sky?

Now it is scarce and brisk, dark and lonely.
Every step we take, night looms.
Every frozen snowflake is a piece of the puzzle creating our nature.
Though snow has fallen, the flowers hold their blooms.

Take Me to a Mountain Top...

dress: Urban Outfitters Clearance * tights: HUE * boots: Frye

Fringe Benifits

All this beauty
You might have to close your eyes
And slowly open wide
All this beauty, we traveled all night
We drank the ocean dry
And watched the sun rise
necklace: Urban Outfitters clearance * top: Urban Outfitters clearance * belt: mom's hand-me-down * skirt: Urban Renewal * purse: gift *
moccasins: Get Out Side

A Summer Song

This song connects with my feelings during this day and these photos. Take a listen.

flower clip: homemade * shirt: from a Broken Social Scene concert * skirt: American Apparel * shoes: Brown's * purse: vintage via Mara's