Lately all I’ve felt like doing is curling up in my pjs, sipping tea and stalking Ryan Gosling on the internet. Spring is on a bit of a hiatus with the chilly weather rolling in, so I think I’ll stay in hibernation mode a little while longer.
I’m not really sure what it is about the universe, but it fascinates me to no end. Knowing how small we are in such an infinite space, being so far from our grasp, daydreaming of distant solar systems and new discoveries… it all seems so magnificent that I can’t quite get enough. So much so that every time I find myself wanting something, it always has a galaxy on it. I am in love with the swirls of purples, oranges, reds, yellows, blues and greens and don’t think I could ever get sick of it.
♦These ombré tights remind me of space and I would just die to have a pair of my own.
♦ Eeek! A t-shirt with black and white space!! This reminds me of old movie sets
♦ This is officially my new iPhone wallpaper and I love it.
♦ Big chunky space ring? Double want.
♦ Cute bearded boy + scarf = love
♦ And saving the best for last, I found the symphony of science videos about a year ago and still watch them nearly every week. My favourite video is this one and you really need to see it.
What’s been inspiring you lately?
You remember when I posted about nail stamps and how cool they are? Well, here’s another one! I recently received a new Konad nail plate from Nail Polish Canada and thought that I would share what they look like! When I got the plate I wanted to show less of how it works, and more of the versatility you can have with all of the patterns! I decided to do one hand in white, and one hand in black so you can see how they look.
It’s a bit tricky working these things so not all of them were identical, but I think that they turned out nicely! When I do my nails I usually use the white special nail polish exclusively, but I actually like these patterns better in the black because they feel a bit more classic. Be careful when you’re putting a top coat on, though! If you don’t have enough on your brush it will smudge the pattern.
It’s so much fun finding new patterns to try, and I absolutely love the roses!
Which ones are your fave?
I always consider the time of my birthday a whole week of celebration, and that’s exactly what I’ve been doing. This past week has been so much fun! Our Mad Men themed party was a total success, and although I felt like death the next day, it was totally worth it. We had 2 noise complaints that I was apparently really proud of, 3 neighbours that joined the party, and nothing got broken! There was dancing to 60s inspired tunes, and we made tons of cocktails… mmm Gin Fizz’s are my favourite.
The rest of the week was filled with Thai food, cake, presents, and even a show tonight. Thanks for everyone for the great birthday wishes!
These past few weeks have been incredible. I can’t begin to describe how much my life has improved, and I just have to put it out there. I’m in a great apartment, with a great roommate, and I have great friends and I have some super fun things to look forward to that are coming up.
♦ I’m hosting a Madmen themed house party on Saturday for me and my friend’s joint birthday bash!
♦ My friend got me my favourite Beirut album and I can’t wait to listen to it
♦ I lost 4 pounds in the last week! Woooo!
♦ After growing my hair for more than 8 months, it finally fits into pigtails!
♦ I’m going to the Hunger Games premiere tomorrow
It’s my birthday on Monday – turning the big 25 – if you had reminded me a few weeks ago I would’ve given you an eye twitching kind of face and ran away. But instead of accepting it and growing up, I’ve dyed my hair bright blue and started wearing bright purple tights. So there, society! I’m happy that I’m in a new city and that I am getting out more and exploring and just having fun, and am excited for what the next year will bring.
Ever since my new roommate moved in last week, I have been completely obsessed with finding good new recipes to make. And by obsessed, I mean staring at photos of delicious food practically all day at work until I can bolt to the grocery store and then home to make them *twitch*.
I always feel that I want to cook more when I have someone to share dinner with. Even if I’m the one making it, I just missed that cozy social atmosphere that you get during meals. Since I had an extremely antisocial roommate for such a long time, I’m loving this new vibe! And it’s so nice to be in the mindset of wanting to cook– I’m desperately trying to keep my ambition up!
This week we tried this recipe for Sweet Potato Burgers, and it was surprisingly easy, super good and it made enough for lots of left overs! Unfortunately, avocados aren’t quite in season so ours didn’t look as good as Kathy’s, but they were still delicious!
What’s your favourite thing to make lately?
I have a secret to share. I have a major girl crush on Chloë Sevigny and have been sort of internet stalking her. I love her tomboyishness, her eccentricity, and find her so interesting to watch! I’ve been rewatching some of her movies and so far I’ve gotten through Kids, Boys Don’t Cry and Party Monster and can’t wait to find more! But for now, here are some photos that have been inspiring me.
♦ Loving my new hair colour — I have had this blue dye since June or July of last year and finally gathered enough courage to use it! I used Kaylah’s dying tips and mixed the dye with conditioner to get a lighter colour, and I love it!
♦ Exploring the city and getting out of the house more. This weekend I ended up going out quite a bit to checking out local venues and go dancing, and it was fabulous. I didn’t realize that I missed that sort of environment until the DJs started playing good music, then I couldn’t stop dancing! I even checked out more of an upscale place, but in the end decided that divey places are way better for me.
♦ Preparing my house for a new roommate! My friend Josh (also from Vancouver) is going to be replacing my current roommate, and I cannot wait to live with him! I feel like we can really make this place a home. We get along really well and will make brunches and dinners together, listen to records and watch movies. Also, we went shopping this weekend and got so many small appliances for our kitchen, and I’m so excited to use them all.
♦ Finally getting cable! That’s right — since moving out of my parent’s house, I have not had cable and have resorted to downloading and hoarding storing my favourite shows on external hard drives. But now, the possibilities are endless! I’m such a sucker for Say Yes To The Dress, and can’t wait to watch The Food Network.
That’s what’s new with me! What’s new with you?
If you know me, you know that I love nail polish, and this weekend was like a dream come true for me! On Friday I took my first peek at the local American Apparel and fell head over heels with almost everything in there, including all of their beautiful colours! I recently bought a deal where you could get 5 nail polishes for $15, but when I got there I fell in love with their whole display, and was sad that I couldn’t have them all.
But I love the colours I did pick, and am so glad that I bought that deal! I love how vibrant the colours are, and am picturing them going perfectly with my Konad patterns. They remind me so much of spring and summer that are just around the corner, and I can’t wait to play around with them! I also want to go back and buy the rest of the colours that I don’t have, along with a couple hoodies and toques to tie me over until the warmer weather gets here.
It’s been so bright and beautiful in Winnipeg over the last week, and all I can do is daydream about wearing clothes that don’t have to include long johns under them!! I’ve been itching to go shopping to find some pretty new additions to my wardrobe, but for now while it’s still a little too chilly, I’ll peek at some fun things on Modcloth.
I’m loving the idea of adding more neutrals into daily life. I feel that they are the most versatile and can always be dressed up or down for whatever occasion!
Clockwise: Feeling for Fascination | China Collectibles | Great to Be Back | Frilling Adventure | Dot Necessarily | Happily Evergreen After
