Nothing at all against long, flowing mermaid hair, but ever since I went shorter late last year, I've been having so much more fun with my locks. I'd grown my hair out for years so it did take some courage to make the cut, but now that I've done it there's been no looking back. I love the way a shorter do adds dimension and interest to a look, and I personally feel much more "myself" with it.. not to mention I now save a ton of time when it comes to washing and drying it! For spring, I …
Tomboy
Except for a short stint in wearing my brother's hand-me-downs (which ended after I was mistaken for a boy multiple times in the fifth grade), I've always tended too prefer a more feminine aesthetic. While I do like a juxtaposition between masculine and feminine, I typically like to have more elements of the latter in my dressing. Lately, I've been drawn toward the ease of more straight cuts and traditionally "tomboy" pieces, but I haven't wanted to abandon the core of my style. Here's how I've …
The Mule
When I was growing up, my mom had a couple of pairs of shoes that bugged me a lot. Although they seemed comfy and easy to slip on and off, I thought they were so awkward-looking, like they were missing the back half (why didn't the shoes cover the heel?!). They were called mules, or slides, and I was thoroughly convinced that they were the ugliest shoes ever. And of course, I told myself I would never be caught dead in footwear that hideous. Flash forward fifteen years, and boy have the …
Top 5: My Most-Worn Wardrobe Workhorses
Over the years, I've become a big believer of wearing the same pieces again and again. I've come to realize that I'm a creature of habit, even when it comes to my wardrobe: once I find something I like that works I'll stick to it loyally, even if it means replacing a piece with a near-identical one once the old one has worn out. And even as I pursue my sartorial goal of re-incorporating more visual interest and personality into my style this year, I would still like to ground my looks with my …
Spring Tones
One would probably think that, because I was born and raised in Canada, I wouldn't be so deathly afraid of the cold. Unfortunately, that just isn't true: I'm one of those people who are cold all the time as soon as fall gets going. And once winter hits, I'll quickly succumb to layers upon layers of wool and cashmere and am living in my parka all season long. For me, warmth becomes king and for a few months I will gladly sacrifice any semblance of personal style in order to stay warm. This is …