Changes - 2Pac

I had a mini-heart attack, I thought I lost my blog when I couldn't sign in using the new blogger 'sign in' format. Why, when I get comfortable with something, it always changes - ahem, Facebook.

So, it's like this blog has been hiding, lacking updates full of pictures and all my 'wish I had this ... and this' collection of clothes via polyvore. I apologize, managing two blogs is hard - and putting this one on the lower level of priorities is even harder. But - no sense in whining, I still get to write and post pictures of everything lovely! I, have moved from 'intern' to 'blog manager' at DITC, (check it out ditcblog.wordpress.com). Yeah, it's pretty exciting working for a PR firm, I get to learn without the tuition fees.

So, if you noticed I also get to work on two different blog ports: blogger and wordpress. Which of the two do I prefer? Or better yet, which of the two offer more perks?

Well with blogger the biggeset pro is being able to design your layout yourself, switch colours, fonts and background - the rest of the navigation is much like wordpress. With wordpress however, you can track your readership! which is very, very cool and easily install 'widgets' like Twitter, Blogrolls, Links etc. I am no computer junkie (like I once was), but those little perks go a long way.

(Oh, and if you're wondering why this post is entitled 'Changes - 2Pac' it's because I feel, along with Blogger making some changes about their site, so am I, in life)

Alice + Olivia

While scrolling through net-a-porter.com I came across an iridescent dress. Who would have thought forest green could come to life with the help of glitter, but Stacey Bendet, the New York designer behind Alice + Olivia. I kept clicking away at the different categories through net-a-porter, and for all you avid online shoppers - it's not easy to keep your eyes focused on just one designer (especially when Chloe, Just Cavali and Elizabeth and James are adorning your computer screen). However, it seemed that eyes happened to be attracted to Alice + Olivia.

Voila -- I present to you some of my faves from this new found designer.


evan sequined striped sweater
chambray carrie cuffed rolled up &198
gold sequined skirt $396
sequined bustier dress $495

Either I have just adapted to a love for sequins within the past 20 minutes, or Bendet is just a genius when it comes to making sequins look wearable without mimicking a disco ball.

Inspired by The Kills - Cheap and Cheerful

Cheap and Cheerful by sincerelykyla featuring Vince tops

Striped cotton-blend sweater, $150
McQ Spray-on skinny jeans, $89
Yves Saint Laurent - Tribtoo 105 Pony Hair Pumps - Saks.com, $1,595
Michael Kors Donaldson Python Clutch, Marine, $696
Leather Rocker Bracelet, $165
Wings With Love Ring, $10
Cleopatra Chain Bangles, Assad Mounser, 260 GBP
SNAKE EARRINGS WITH CRYSTALS, $20
The Clay Pot :: Shop Clay Pot :: Jewelry Type :: Rings :: MELISSA JOY..., $620

When in doubt, accessorize! I chose this outfit using simple, basic clothes. I adorned the striped cotton-blend sweater by net-a-porter.com and teal skinnies by McQ with layers of jewelry. Keep in mind, I kept to bracelets, two simple rings and a statement piece using snake shaped earrings and I tied the theme together with the Michael Kors Python clutch.

When accessorizing pick one area to build your jewelry, in this case I chose the wrists. The rustic 'Love'-winged ring against rebellious leather straps and chained bangles pulls together a jaded yet fresh look. Complete the rock n' roll look with the speckled white and black YSL pumps! Pumps by YSL are magnetic, I am just subconsciously drawn to them.

As you can already tell by the name of the post, The Kills are responsible for the inspiration of this look. The Kills is soft and melodic but also grungy and distorted, which is where the above look came from. Alison Mosshart is the vocal talent behind The Kills and her most recent band, The Dead Weather which she collaborated with Jack White. There is something sexy and powerful about female-lead bands. Unlike Rihanna, who can only handle a guitar with sexual innuendo, a girl who can rock a guitar (by strumming real chords) is a straight up bad ass.
Take for example: Brody Dalle from The Distillers - have you heard the lungs on this girl? Her voice is distinct and soulful yet reminds me of a scratched record. I think it's amazing how two opposites can blend into something beautiful.

Heaven Scent

Do you ever get that feeling, after a familiar scent whiffs by, and you're taken back to a certain place in time? I always get that, sometimes scents remind me of elementary summer holidays, even my grade one classroom, or an old friend.

My mom's scent has to top all of them though. As a little girl I use to rummage through my mom's closet, makeup, even perfume. I use to take out her enormous eyeshadow pallet and apply all the pretty pinks and purples to my eyes and then sit in the middle of her closet and marvel at her leopard print fur jackets and red high heels. My mom was a creative fashionista. She didn't always carry high end designer labels, but she always looked like it. Chanel, Lanvin, Dolce and Gabanna and even Jean Patou were most commonly found in her perfume shelf (yes she had a whole shelf dedicated to her fragrances, but I think that's prevalent for a lady). I did a little photoshoot with her most beloved perfumes on her vanity, with a little snapshot of the days when these scents were most covetable to myself
Red Door, Joy by Jean Patou, Chanel No. 5, Tresor by Lancome, Light Blue by Dolce and Gabanna

But the one that beats all of those is Red Door, because she always wore it.

Red Door's scent is feminine and musky. It's tantilizing and the aroma lingers leaving others asking what scent you're wearing.

A woman and her fragrance speaks volumes about who they are. Musky strong smells may emanate a woman in power, dainty and 'out of the shower' spray-ons may reflect a girl with poise and being carefree. Spicy, cinnamon scents may prowl on more sensual women.

I have run out of my go-to perfume bottles: Kat Von D's Saint, Clinique's Happy and every single one of my Victoria Secrets. So, I'm on a hunt for a new refreshing scent! Any suggestions? I was thinking Miracle by Lancome, what do you think?

As of late...

Here a few quick shots of where I've been as of late ...

Playing some Black Jack w/ Vedika at the Dealers and Dolls Event at JC Studio yeah we won a lil

At Jason Matlo's fashion show: DITC & the beautiful girls from URBANDATES.CA

Kid Cudi

I have been meaning to do a post on Kid Cudi. A newer face to the game, but widely popularized for his song Day N' Nite and most recently Pursuit of Happiness. If those are the only songs you've heard from Cudi, please take the time to sit back and listen to Man on the Moon, The Prayer and Soundtrack to My Life. it's well worth it.

I've become a huge fan of Cudi because he brings something different to the plate. The message he has to spread is something that so many people can relate to, it's not the typical rap scene, living in the projects, which yes lots of people can relate to, but on a different level, his music speaks with intelligence.

Like every artist I listen to, there is a downside to this kid, which, in my opinion, is huge, and that would be his entire album titled "Man on the Moon." Is there something I'm missing? I went out and bought the album, having already listened to some tracks (which I named above), is there a reason why the track which the album is named after is not on the actual album itself? I was pretty disappointed. I mean, I go out and expect this amazing album with all these songs that I found were quite transcending, and I play it ... and it falls very short of what I thought it would to be. It was like a remake of Kanye's 808 & Heartbreaks. I get it, it was produced by the same guys, but really? It was the offspring of 808 & Heartbreaks. I hated the placement of the songs, it started to sound like a lullaby. There were good tracks, but they were placed so widely apart from each other, I almost forgot I was even listening to Cudi. Well, this is all my opinion, I still respect Cudi as an artist, but not having the song 'Man on the Moon,' on the album: Man on the Moon, is like The Beatles not having HELP, on the album, HELP - it just didn't make sense.

Puny tangent on puny arms, my puny arms.

For the past couple of days I've taken the time to relax a little, seeing as I haven't been called to attend many events. So I've taken advantage of sleeping in, keeping my house nice and tidy and getting some groceries. Which brings me to yesterday when I decided to get groceries for the house, I was lacking breakfast and lunch meat so I got ready and headed out to the bus stop when I realized that my bus pass was only one zone and wasn't going to pay the extra $1.25 for three stops to get to Safeway.

So, I decided to take a cruise around the neighbourhood and get my groceries from the nearby deli, bakery and meat shop. NOTE: Never buy more than you carry. If you've seen my pin-sized arms and the lack of muscle they have you'll soon understand. Even if it was just a litre of milk, a package of 12 juice boxes, frozen vegetables, and some other pantry necessities, I actually thought my arms were going to fall off. Six bags and three blocks, I was perspiring like a fat man in leather on an average day in Mexico. Pity me no more, I made it home, in one piece - all my groceries still in tact.

Eminem's not afraid

So as of RIGHT NOW, my new favorite tune is Em's new track: Not Afraid. Here's an excerpt from the song, which I am disturbingly fascinated by

What you think, I'm doing this for me, so fuck the world
Feed it beans, it's gassed up, if a thing's stopping me
I'mma be what I set out to be, without a doubt undoubtedly
And all those who look down on me I'm tearing down your balcony

As a long time fan of Eminem, I give him great kudos fro coming out with, yet another, inspirational song. I am a bigger fan of Em when he's in his Marshall Mathers persona opposed to Slim. His raps are more fluid and his tone is way more appreciable. I have mad love for Em, since I was a teeny 13 year-old I was all over his music.

I was disappointed with his latest CD Relapse which to me was covered in mutilated lyrics and aggressive verses, but then again, it is Em we are talking about - you can't really expect much less. And yes I understand that his catastrophic lyrics are what draw the ear of those rebellious listeners, but I'm not a keener. `Sides when you put that album next to his previous ones, they come up short in terms of lack of retardedly-good rhymes and sick beats. Even Em admits it in 'Not Afraid'

And to the fans, I'll never let you down again, I'm back
I promise to never go back on that promise, in fact
Let's be honest, that last Relapse CD was "ehhhh"
Perhaps I ran them accents into the ground

Which is why I find this latest track more refreshing. An artist with mind boggling talent, and seemingly effortless moxie has come back with a comeback.