Frolicking Frock

What I Wore:
Dress: Made by me
Cardi: Gift (ModCloth)
Tights: Dollar store
Shoes: Ardene
Hat: Ardene
Sunglasses: Universal

Cloud says hi! He was very curious about what I was doing and wanted to join in on the pictures. He is going to have to get used to this since I am really trying to get back into the swing of blogging.

I really enjoy this outfit. I like to wear clothes that make me feel good, but every once in a while you put something on and it just makes you feel like the bees knees. This particular one made me feel like I stepped off the set of a movie in the 50s. It also made me want to frolick in a field, not sure why. Maybe because the weather has been nice (if not a bit humid) for the last few days and I have really been feeling some spring outfit inspiration. Also I need to start wearing more hats, they really add a nice finishing touch to an outfit. How has the weather been where you live? It seems like things are about a month behind here and we have just started to get our April showers. Maybe we'll actually have some flowers around here before the end of the month. Then I can frolick in a field full of flowers!

Life Lately

It has been a while since I have done an update on here, mostly because things have been insane as usual. A few weeks ago I attended Costume Con 32 in Toronto which was a lot of fun. I will share some pictures from that on here in a separate post. I also got a new phone which means I can now use Instagram so if you are interested I encourage you to follow me on that :D

I have taken on some extra work doing some costuming for the museum so work has been pretty hectic. Also Colin and I got a kitten! His name is Cloud (from Final Fantasy vii) and he is super cute.

He has had a few health issues which has added to the craziness, but he is so lovable it totally makes up for the scares. That's the last month in a nutshell. Expect a post (or a few posts, I took a lot of pictures) with pictures from Costume Con in the near future.

Saying Farewell To A Drooly Cat

Colin and I have lost another member of our little family. Monday at around 12pm we said goodbye to our lovely kitty Sable. It was sudden and unexpected and we already miss her so much.

Our family Christmas portrait.

She was only a part of my life for a few short years, but she had been Colin's cat since she was a kitten. Him and his dad got her at a shelter when Colin was about 9 years old. I never met her as a young cat, but apparently she was quite the menace. If she was fed catnip she would run up and down the stairs in the house for hours. In the blink of an eye she would  run from the back door, through the kitchen, pick up a pillow and throw it in the air and run up two flights of stairs before the pillow dropped to the ground. Colin says that might have been his childhood imagination playing tricks on him, but that's how he remembers it. She also used to run along the back of the couch at full speed, not the top, the actual back of the couch. She loved to go outside and chase birds and hang out with other cats. I had never met a cat who drooled until I met Sable. It was a strange but endearing trait.

A lovely photo of Sable drooling while our friends were babysitting her.

Colin and I kind of inherited her when his dad moved out west last summer. We brought her with us when we moved, and I never regretted keeping her for one second. She was calm and gentle and loved to get her ears scritched. For a long time we though she was about 14, pretty old for a cat, but we found out from the vet that she was actually about 16 years old.

It's always so hard to say goodbye to someone you love, but she hadn't been in top shape for a little while and I think she is in a better place now. She had a good life, and I like to think that we made her last year extra special. I love you and miss you you drooly cat, I hope you are frolicking in a field where the hills are made of wet cat food and the grass is full of cat treats and there are plenty of (clean) toilets to drink from.

Life Lately

Since I have been absent on and off on here for a while I thought I would share some pictures of random things that have happened in my life lately. If you follow me on Tumblr you might have seen a few of these already so I apologize for double exposure haha, bad joke.

Luna thinks she is a book.

Gratuitous selfie time.

 No-Face wants to read my book too. It's called Lirael by Garth Nix and it's very good.

 Kitty snuggles with Sable.

 Kitty brooch, I really have worn it a lot in the last few weeks.

 A bunny just hanging out in the grass on our way back from seeing World's End  last week. More about my thoughts on the movie tomorrow.

Valentine's The Better Late Than Never Edition

What I Wore:

Dress: Bealls

Cardi: Thrifted (Value Village)

Tights: H&M

Brooch: Thrifted (Goodwill)

Shoes: Ardene

So I realise I am a day late posting a Valentine's outfit, but I don't normally go all out for the holiday, plus I posted a special nail post yesterday so I had my bases covered. For some reason I felt like dressing for the occasion this year. We didn't even go out for dinner or anything (not that we usually do anyway) because Colin had to work late. We ended up making a delicious repast of spaghetti with soy meat, fried onions and mushroom tomato sauce. It was quite delicious and rivaled a night out if I do say so myself. Wesley decided that he wanted to join me in my picture taking. I guess he is feeling a bit neglected since my sister and parents are still away, which means that there isn't always someone home to give him attention. He is a pretty demanding cat and cries when no one is petting him. It might sounds cute, and don't get me wrong I love him to death, but it can get annoying at 3 am. He has been pretty good though, maybe he's growing up.  

I got this dress when I was in Florida. I went to this awesome store called Bealls with my aunt and sister. I have never heard of this place before, maybe it is an American chain, but they carry some really nice stuff and practically everything was on sale! It was kind of like a Winners, there was a select number of each item and everything was made by a different company. I have never heard of some of the brands they carry either, but I really liked a lot of the clothes that they had. I might have to look into some of them and see if they carry them in Canada. I ended up buying three dresses and two shirts for only $34!!! According to my receipt I saved $145 which is pretty ridiculous. It seems like clothes shopping is way less expensive in the states. Anyway, I am really excited about the stuff that I got when I was there and wlil be sharing more items over the next few weeks. 

Birthday Bites

What I Wore:

Shirt: New Look (London)

Skirt: Smart Set

Sweater: Smart Set

Shoes: Burlington Mall

Necklace: Zellers

Cat Accessory: Wesley 

I absolutely love this shirt. I didn't wear it at all over the summer since a) it is a little heavy for summer and b)  I left it here in Ontario. I got it in London, England when my family and I went on vacation there a few years ago. I didn't find much occasion to wear it before, but as I have mentioned before I am trying to branch out a bit in my clothing choices so I think it is going to make more regular appearances now. It is hard to tell in the pictures, but it actually has panels at the side made from a lighter cotton than the front and back panels. I love geometric clothes. It's all about the small details for me, even if someone else is never going to see/notice it, I will know it's there and that's pretty awesome. For example, I have these pants where the pockets are lined with striped fabric, and the waistband has been finished with the same stuff. No one else will ever see it, but knowing that it's there makes those pants that much more special. 

It's my birthday! I have made it to the ripe old age of 24. I wore this outfit yesterday to go out for sushi with my family. I am technically a pescetarian. I rarely eat fish, but I love sushi and it is my one weakness. I also don't drink milk, but that is mostly because it does not sit well with me (and never really has). I haven't eaten meat for almost 8 years now, and I cannot foresee myself ever going back. Long ramble aside, here are a few pictures from our night out.

The awesome mug my mum got me.

Colin being Colin.

So apparently we didn't take as many pictures as I thought, but there you go. There isn't much going on today (my actual birthday), but tomorrow Colin and I are going to visit one of my close friends for some food and fun, so that should be good. I hope you are all enjoying your weekend!  

  

The Dread Pirate Wesley

What I Wore:

Shirt: H&M

Skirt: Smart Set

Belt: ???

Shoes: Spring

Necklace: A gift from monsieur Colin

Purse (on the railing): Spring

Size: 14

My sister's cat The Dread Pirate Wesley (or Wesley, or Welley as we call him) wanted in on the blog action today. He is always demanding attention and cries if he is not being petted 24/7. I decided to humour him and take a few pictures, I can't resist a cute cat. Of course Luna was jealous and wanted in too so Colin took this picture of her:

I swear she just looks evil and is actually cute in real life. She is much happier to be home and in her larger cage, and have more space to run around. She also loves harrassing the cat, and even though he is twice as big as she is (and she is a big  rabbit) he is terrified of her. Correction, he used to be terrified. Now he just kind of inspects her and then runs away if she hops suddenly. It must be the sudden movement that scares him. 

I totally forgot to detail the Shakespeare By The Sea play we saw our second last day in Halifax. We went to see Alice in Wonderland in Point Pleasant Park, and it was amazing. We weren't allowed to take pictures during the performance (understandable) so I didn't get any good ones, but it was totally worth it for the show alone. I think my favourite part was the rap with the Mad Hatter, so good. It's too bad we didn't get a chance to see all the shows, I also wanted to see The Merry Wives of Windsor, but we were so pressed for time it didn't work out. If anyone is in Halifax this fall, or next summer I highly recommend that you catch a performance.

On a more serious note, sometimes it is hard being positive about my size when I am in the presence of certain people. I know their comments mean well, and are not intentionally hurtful, but they still sting. I have been trying to take these comments with a grain of salt though because I know these people do not have an entirely healthy/realistic sense of self. I think being around people in this mindset caused a lot of my self esteem issues when I was younger. They have been deeply rooted. Participating in the I Am Proud Of My Size link up has done wonders for my self esteem, I definitely still have some down days, but they are fewer and farther between. I have learned that not everyone has to, or wants to look like a fashion model, and just because you don't doesn't mean you have to be down on yourself all the time. I can still want to change things about my self, but I don't have to hate myself for having some flaws. In fact I should embrace those flaws because they make me me. I can be happy with how am now, and I fully intend on doing so. So thank you Rachele and all the other lovely participants because you are helping me to be proud of my size.

Nerd Pride

What I Wore:

Shirt: Suzy Shier

Vest: Smart Set

Pants: Zellers

Shoes: Spring

Earrings: I honestly can't remember even though I racked my brain 

The cat we are watching decided he wanted in on the my outfit pictures again today. He may look less than pleased in the shots, but I swear he wanted to be there, honest. I really enjoy earrings where each one is slightly different, but they are still meant to be a set. I have a couple other pairs that will probably make their way onto this blog at some point.

Saturday Colin and I meandered down the street to check out the Pride Parade. We left lots of time to get there, but it was still packed when we arrived. We snagged a pretty decent spot on the corner, but people kind of crowded in front of us and the barriers as the parade went on so the pictures I was taking near the end are full of people. It was quite warm out and poor Colin got a sunburn (even though he was wearing sunblock), but I managed to escape with a light tan. The turnout was amazing, I am glad that the LGBTQ community here has so much support. Especially after what happened here in April to Raymond Taavel. That attack could have been prevented too, which just makes it that much worse. 

On a brighter note the parade was a blast and I would like to share some photos from it with you.

The crowd

First float (there had to be a man in an orange speedo)

Drag Queen Love 

Nerd Pride (they even had a sign that said that)

This was super cool 

I will leave you with that. Happy Monday everyone! I hope you have a great week.