Weekend Highlights

This weekend was one of the busiest I've had in a really long time, but it was also one of the best! It was off to a great start with a concert Thursday night with my sister, which was absolutely amazing. Friday was spent running some last minute errands for my shoot that was to happen Saturday, like picking up a garment rack and snacks, and then setting up and steaming all the items. Then Friday night I went to a play at a University with a friend from school, which was also incredible.

Saturday was (finally) the day of my editorial photo shoot for school! It went from about 10am until about 4:30pm, and it was so much fun. The photographer, model, and hair and makeup artist were all amazing to work with and we made a really great team. I can't believe after all the planning and shopping that went into it, it's all over in a matter of hours. I already received the proofs from the photographer and everything looks great, I can't wait to receive the final copies.

Saturday night I got to wind down with some friends for a girlfriend's birthday, and even though I was absolutely exhausted from the day, it was so much fun. I hope you all had an amazing weekend too! Here are just some behind the scenes sneak peaks at the shoot, and I can't wait to share the final photos with you all!

Fanatic

As you can probably tell from my bio, tumblr, and my post about comic book prints, I’m a bit of a geek. I’m obsessed with sci-fi and fantasy (books, movies, shows) and I love wearing clothing that shows this obsession. I used to think graphic t-shirts made an outfit look very unpolished and plain, but when I absolutely couldn’t resist buying or wearing them anymore, I realized it all depends on how you style the look.

Most of the fandom t-shirts that I have are a little baggy since they tend to only be sold in men’s sizes, so I usually wear them with slim trousers or jeans. I also usually wear them with a blazer or feminine-looking cardigan to make the outfit look more styled. There are times, however, when I really dig the androgynous look and let that inspire my fandom outfits (see Star Trek photo at the bottom).

Black Milk has several lines of fandom clothing that I absolutely love. I especially love these leggings from Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter. Because they’re printed and very busy, I would keep the top very simple- either black or a plain dark colour for the Lord of the Rings leggings. For the Harry Potter ones, because they’re black and white, you could just do any plain, coloured shirt.

I don’t really like buying clothes online since everywhere tends to fit very differently, so Hot Topic is really where I go for a lot of my fandom merchandise. They have a really good Doctor Who line and Disney line, and there’s almost always sales and promotions going on, like a BOGO activity. I bought this Doctor Who skirt from there a few months ago and it’s one of my favourite pieces of fandom clothing.

Disney

I think the Disney fandom deserves honourable mention. I believe you're never too old to want to be a princess, and I am one 22 year old that is not afraid to show it (my mom thinks I'm crazy for being so in love with the Disney princesses). I bought this top from Hot Topic and it's so fun to style because of all the colours in it, but that day I opted for simple black and white. Some people may feel like a little kid again, walking around in these kinds of shirts, but I think if you style it properly, you can look as mature and grown-up as you want to.

Blazer: Tristan

Top: Hot Topic

Skirt: Garage

Bag: Longchamp

A lot of stores are starting to sell fandom clothes like this, especially super hero and disney items, so they're very easy to find and you don't need to spend the extra money for shipping from ordering online. Just as a little bonus, here is more of my sister's and my (we share a lot of our clothes, especially fandom ones) current fandom clothing collection!

Firefly

Top: Jason Palmer Studios via Fanexpo

Cardigan: Tristan

Cords: Joe Fresh

Slippers: Zara

Star Wars

Top: HMV

Blazer: Costa Blanca

Trousers: Joe Fresh

Necklace: Target

Mickey Mouse

Top: Disney World

Blazer: Attitude Jay Manuel

Belt: Old Navy

Back to the Future
Top: Forever 21
Chambray Blouse: Forever 21
Pleather Shorts: Seduction

Marvel Super Heroes
 Top: The Disney Store
White Button Down: Joe Fresh
Boyfriend Jeans: H&M
Flats: Old Navy

Star Trek
Top: HMV
Denim Jacket: Talula via Aritzia
Tuque: H&M

Doctor Who

T-shirt: H&M

Skirt: Hot Topic

Blazer: Silence & Noise via Urban Outfitters

Sneakers: Keds

What are some of your favourite fandoms, and what do you wear or do to show the world you love them?

Spring Wish List

At the beginning of every season there's always pieces that I say I really want and I'm going to buy, but either I find that I already have something similar, or I end up spending money on other things instead. So this season I decided to make a wish list of all the things I've been coveting, that I've seen in magazines, blogs, or the runway.

1. White denim jacket

Jean jackets are one of my favourite things to wear in the spring, mostly because it just means I don't need to be lugging around a huge heavy winter coat. But lately I've just been loving the white denim, as I feel it gives a fresh take on the typical blue denim, and can actually be worn with even more (I still love my blue denim and wear it to death!). The thing I also love about this particular one from Joe Fresh is that it's collarless (very trendy) and more boxy than fitted. 

2. Jumpsuit

Of course I have a few shorts rompers that I love to wear in the summer- they're so easy to wear and, depending on the colour/pattern, you can dress them up or down for almost anything. But what I don't have is a long jumpsuit that I can wear in cooler weather, and these are oh so trendy right now. You can never go wrong with classic black; you can do bright or muted accessories with it depending where you're wearing it.

3. Kimono

As I talked about in my post Floral Kimonos, I am absolutely loving this trend for spring. And although the floral ones are probably my favourite, there's many other kimonos you could get, such as plain or other patterned ones. They're just great for warmer weather because they're so lightweight, but still give that little something to your outfit.

4. Platform Sandals

I started seeing some styles of sandals like this last summer, and it was only towards the end of the season that I decided i had to have a pair (I never did buy a pair last year). They're super comfortable, have great support because of the thick heel, and are the perfect balance of casual and chic. A pair in a colour like these white ones are perfect for the coming season!

5. Matching crop top set

Although crop tops are in for this spring/summer season (read my post Cream Of The Crop), I can't really explain why I'm so into these matching sets right now. I just think they're so cute and trendy, and they give you a very polished look. What's also great is you can mix and match each piece with other tops and bottoms, and even if it's a distinctive pattern, it'll be a completely different outfit. That's definitely worth it!

6. Ankle strap heels

I've been seeing this style for a while now, and you can do the peep toe for warmer weather and the closed toe for when it's a bit cooler out. The thick strap helps with support on your ankle, and won't dig in too much like a thinner strap.

7. The perfect dress

Though I have many spring/summer dresses, I actually surprisingly don't own a pink one. And now that pink is a go-to colour for spring, I decided that a dress in this colour is a must. This piece is also great because of the shape and fit, and will go perfectly with a denim jacket for during the day, or heels and a statement necklace for a night out.

I can actually already cross off some of these items, as I've been getting my closet ready for spring since the new year (what can I say, I literally can't wait for spring to come). I'm so excited for the weather to start getting warmer so I can finally start to wear them!

The Roaring 20s

This week I had a project due for school where I had to research an era of my choosing, and then write a report on the fashion of that time and create my own look and do a mini photo shoot. I had so much fun with the photo shoot, that I decided to take some extra pictures and make a blog post about it. I also thought I'd share some interesting facts I came across while doing research for this assignment. Enjoy!

In the 1920s, lipstick was applied as a "Cupid's-Bow" or Armor's Bow, to the upper lip; the lower lip was exaggerated a bit, and the width of the lips de-emphasized a little. Fingernails were painted only in the nail center; the half-moon and nail tip were left bare and white. 

            

For most of the 1920s, solid colours were preferred over prints, since they showed off beads, embroidery and ribbon decorations better.

Hose were often worn with back seams, usually in black or white, as nude was considered too racy.

In 1922, King Tut’s tomb was discovered, which set off a craze for all things Egyptian. Clothing styles and embellishments reflected designs and patterns of ancient Egypt.

For my outfit, I chose to do a black flapper dress (with layers), a turquoise faux fur stole, black evening gloves, a black clutch, dangly earrings, and of course lots of layered pearls. The shoes I chose were black T strap Mary Janes I curled my hair and then put it in a faux bob and topped it off with a headband. I added red lipstick and also gave myself a beauty mark, just for fun!

Dress: H&M

Fur stole: Indigo

Gloves: Vintage

Lipstick: Mac Viva Glam I

Shorter Necklace: Vintage