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Blooper Reel | Volume One
I could just do a standard review of my favourite blog posts of 2015 but I find this so much more enjoyable. Everyone needs a good laugh at their own expense; here's mine:No One Puts Crazy Eyes in the CornerBulged Eyed & Possessed Duck lips in Joshua TreeCurious at the Muttart Conservato...
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I could just do a standard review of my favourite blog posts of 2015 but I find this so much more enjoyable. Everyone needs a good laugh at their own expense; here's mine:No One Puts Crazy Eyes in the CornerBulged Eyed & Possessed Duck lips in Joshua TreeCurious at the Muttart Conservato...
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Wore Stories | New Year's Eve 1972
It was New Year's 1973 and Audrey Karpetz (then Zajac) has the perfect gown to hit the town in. 33 years later, I chopped the gown, lacking the height my mother was blessed with, and the dress was worn once more on my birthday in 2006. I called up my mom, who's currently enjoying the Arizona...
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It was New Year's 1973 and Audrey Karpetz (then Zajac) has the perfect gown to hit the town in. 33 years later, I chopped the gown, lacking the height my mother was blessed with, and the dress was worn once more on my birthday in 2006. I called up my mom, who's currently enjoying the Arizona...
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Moondust
My history with Urban Decay started in my teens; I had just turned the tender age of 15 while on a school trip to Europe. Feeling lucky to have been in two countries in one day on the actual date, I had no idea France would become such a game changer in my life. During the allotted shopping ...
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My history with Urban Decay started in my teens; I had just turned the tender age of 15 while on a school trip to Europe. Feeling lucky to have been in two countries in one day on the actual date, I had no idea France would become such a game changer in my life. During the allotted shopping ...
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Polar Skate
OUTFIT | hat - Gabriola Alpaca Farm | coat - vintage hand-me-down | skates - vintage | what's underneath - who caresBoxing Day skating was made extra special with the weird pilot project disco lights in the forest and a bitter windchill. Plus my vintage floor length fur that was ten times more gl...
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OUTFIT | hat - Gabriola Alpaca Farm | coat - vintage hand-me-down | skates - vintage | what's underneath - who caresBoxing Day skating was made extra special with the weird pilot project disco lights in the forest and a bitter windchill. Plus my vintage floor length fur that was ten times more gl...
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The Hangover Cure
As the year comes to a close, we are confronted with the age old debate: stay in bed watching Netflix or ring in the new year in a drunken stupor with people you only half-like while failing to get a cab for hours post-midnight. If you've decided to try your hand at the latter option, here are so...
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As the year comes to a close, we are confronted with the age old debate: stay in bed watching Netflix or ring in the new year in a drunken stupor with people you only half-like while failing to get a cab for hours post-midnight. If you've decided to try your hand at the latter option, here are so...
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At the Museum
OUTFIT stella sunglasses - c/o Komono | Montague Torc necklace - Archerade | silver stacking rings - c/o CC Ruth | turtleneck - c/o Le Chateau | scarf + pink coat - c/o Banana Republic | belt - vintage | denim - c/o Aritzia | boots - Alexander Wang via Holt Renfrew&...
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OUTFIT stella sunglasses - c/o Komono | Montague Torc necklace - Archerade | silver stacking rings - c/o CC Ruth | turtleneck - c/o Le Chateau | scarf + pink coat - c/o Banana Republic | belt - vintage | denim - c/o Aritzia | boots - Alexander Wang via Holt Renfrew&...
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Holiday Entertaining with Epicure
As the calendar fills up with holiday obligations, I always start the season in a great panic; what to wear, transportation, but mostly: what food will I make? While I do have some classic Ukrainian recipes from my Baba, it's always good to keep a shortlist of easy appetizers and treats you can m...
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As the calendar fills up with holiday obligations, I always start the season in a great panic; what to wear, transportation, but mostly: what food will I make? While I do have some classic Ukrainian recipes from my Baba, it's always good to keep a shortlist of easy appetizers and treats you can m...
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Holiday Gift Guide Part IV
Alright pals, here's the last gift guide rolling in a week before the big day! Truth be told, I start planning these gift guides at the end of September and it takes a while to compile, curate, and group them into themes. I especially like to find smaller, obscure brands that are making items tha...
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Alright pals, here's the last gift guide rolling in a week before the big day! Truth be told, I start planning these gift guides at the end of September and it takes a while to compile, curate, and group them into themes. I especially like to find smaller, obscure brands that are making items tha...
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From the Mountains
OUTFIT - Bering beanie | Seyon Sweater | Olympus Jacket | Work Horse Leather Gloves all c/o BurtonLast week I went to Fernie for the first time and it did not disappoint. The town, the mountains, every which way you looked there was a picturesque view. I put some Burton pieces to the test wi...
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OUTFIT - Bering beanie | Seyon Sweater | Olympus Jacket | Work Horse Leather Gloves all c/o BurtonLast week I went to Fernie for the first time and it did not disappoint. The town, the mountains, every which way you looked there was a picturesque view. I put some Burton pieces to the test wi...
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Holiday Gift Guide Part III
This instalment of the Holiday Gift Guide we go from the weird and wonderful to the mildly practical.For the Style RookieAlkaline thermos - Santevia | Harley Davidson socks - Stance | donut pin - Valley Cruise Press | The Experimenter bath bomb - Lush | mood ring - Artifacts...
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This instalment of the Holiday Gift Guide we go from the weird and wonderful to the mildly practical.For the Style RookieAlkaline thermos - Santevia | Harley Davidson socks - Stance | donut pin - Valley Cruise Press | The Experimenter bath bomb - Lush | mood ring - Artifacts...
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Holiday Gift Guide Part II
We have returned for the week's instalment of the Holiday Gift Guide! This time, it's all about the ladies in your life. For the Stylish MomAppointment Calendar - Rifle Paper Co. | Lola scarf - Fraanklin | felt hat - Banana Republic | original jar candle - Woodlot | hand cream bouquet - L'Oc...
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We have returned for the week's instalment of the Holiday Gift Guide! This time, it's all about the ladies in your life. For the Stylish MomAppointment Calendar - Rifle Paper Co. | Lola scarf - Fraanklin | felt hat - Banana Republic | original jar candle - Woodlot | hand cream bouquet - L'Oc...
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Get Moving
Nothing is more shocking than realizing how much time you spend sitting in a given day. I was sent the Polar A360 Fitness Tracker which, admittedly, I was hesitant to integrate into my daily routine. I had a suspicion I spent a decent chunk of time parked in front of my computer.... but I ha...
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Nothing is more shocking than realizing how much time you spend sitting in a given day. I was sent the Polar A360 Fitness Tracker which, admittedly, I was hesitant to integrate into my daily routine. I had a suspicion I spent a decent chunk of time parked in front of my computer.... but I ha...
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Serenity Now
OUTFIT - Bering toque - c/o Burton | Allen sunglasses - c/o Komono | Seyon sweater - c/o Burton | coat - c/o Banana Republic | jeans - c/o Joe Fresh | boots - c/o MatisseIf there's one thing I've been saying the past 6 months, is that the colour palettes from the 80s are coming back in a big way....
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OUTFIT - Bering toque - c/o Burton | Allen sunglasses - c/o Komono | Seyon sweater - c/o Burton | coat - c/o Banana Republic | jeans - c/o Joe Fresh | boots - c/o MatisseIf there's one thing I've been saying the past 6 months, is that the colour palettes from the 80s are coming back in a big way....
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Holiday Gift Guide Part I
"It's that time of yearrrr" cue the boy band holiday jams I love so much. N*Sync, New Kids, the Beach Boys, all the ~timeless~ hits. As per usual, I have spent a couple months curating themes for my annual gift guide. Here's the first instalment of this years gift-o-palooza. For the Stocking...
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"It's that time of yearrrr" cue the boy band holiday jams I love so much. N*Sync, New Kids, the Beach Boys, all the ~timeless~ hits. As per usual, I have spent a couple months curating themes for my annual gift guide. Here's the first instalment of this years gift-o-palooza. For the Stocking...
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Blanketed
OUTFIT - hat - c/o Banana Republic | cape - c/o Le Chateau | belt - vintage | denim - Joe Fresh | Medina III Rain boot - c/o SorelWaves of nostalgia over the snowless ground in these photos. This marks the end of autumn as far as outfits go. Edmonton has become Hoth and I'm in denial over the wea...
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OUTFIT - hat - c/o Banana Republic | cape - c/o Le Chateau | belt - vintage | denim - Joe Fresh | Medina III Rain boot - c/o SorelWaves of nostalgia over the snowless ground in these photos. This marks the end of autumn as far as outfits go. Edmonton has become Hoth and I'm in denial over the wea...
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