STUDDED/gucci studded heels

 

I believe I purchased these shoes in Spring 2005.  That was during my Gucci phase when any and all purchases (in terms of accessories) had to be Gucci.  

I have to say that these shoes (and many other of my Gucci purchases) were some of the best purchases that I have ever made.  The quality is amazing...and they truly never go out of style. 

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gucci studded heels

vintage baby reindeer purchased at pink attic cat

BOULEVARD SAINT-LAURENT/boutique u&i

So one of the boutiques that I fell in love with while in Montreal was a place called Boutique U&I.  They not only had an array of designer duds, but also featured pieces from their own collection.  I purchased a few pieces from the Boutique U&I collection.  I find that I am still giddy about these pieces even weeks after transacting...they are enchanting, unique and completely inviting.  There is no doubt in my mind that I will always be able to count on these pieces during fashion slumps.  

For now, you get only a glimpse of the leggings I purchased.  They are truly magnificent!  Throw them on with an over-sized sweater or tunic and a pair of great shoes and you are set.  I think that these leggings and I will have a most enchanting
 Fall/Winter together.  

I will be showing pics of the other Boutique U&I pieces that I purchased soon.  Didn't want to give too much of a good thing all at once.  

boutique u&i leggings

zara mullet top

jeffrey campbell benched open shank pump

P.S. The staff at the Boulevard Saint-Laurent location of Boutique U&I was amazing!  They were so friendly and helpful and made my purchasing experience an absolute treat. 

MAPPED PERSPECTIVE/jackie bassett collage art

 

Feast your hungry eyes on these!

I discovered Jackie Bassett while in Montreal and purchased 4 greeting cards to frame for my viewing pleasure.  Aren't they amazing?!  If you already knew of Bassett, well then, you already fully understand her talent.  If this is new to you, then you should click here and check out her shop on Etsy.  I think that I will be purchasing many  more of these in the future, but for now I am settling for these few beauties.

I just love how the maps almost look like the woman's insides in the first two pictures.  The first picture is the one that initially got my attention.  I find the picture to be completely haunting; something about the coloring, the woman's facial expression and the placement of the map has me absolutely mesmerized and wanting more.  

Hope these feed your soul as much as they fed mine.

Again...here is the link:

jackie bassett

SPACE ACID/jnby graphic tee

 

 

When I purchased this JNBY tee in Montreal, I asked the girl at the boutique if it was a dress and she reluctantly replied, "Ummm, I guess it could be."  So here I go again...turning tee shirts into mini dresses...is that wrong???  I think my mom is hoping that I grow out of this phase, but honestly, I see no end in sight.  

I love this little "dress".  I feel like I could shoot off into space at any moment...and with "NASA" printed on the tee, it is quite possible that I could.  

I purchased the dress at a boutique in Montreal called Very Studio.  Everything in that shop was an absolute treat!  I was impressed with the selection because everything in there demonstrated such different and unexpected pattern making, which is one my favorite things to see while searching for new clothes.   I opted for the little mini, as you can see...but I will definitely be purchasing many more JNBY pieces in the future.  I feel that their clothing not only takes pattern making to a new level, but the graphic prints take my mind to another dimension. 

I paired it with some of my favorite Jimmy Choo shoes.  I have this particular style in two colors; a hot pink and this acid color (and sometimes I wear one of each color).  Part of the reason I purchased the acid color is because I am extremely afraid of acid and, therefore, that makes the idea of acid color more interesting to me (yes, I know...totally weird).

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jnby graphic tee

jimmy choo acid heels

d&g sunnies

swarovski crystal cuff in red

odm watch

MONTREAL/part 1

In order for me to start organizing my Montreal photos, I had to start comparing the photos...maybe a little weird, but it's just the way my mind works.  I hope you enjoy.

There will be a Montreal/part 2.  Montreal had so much beauty in the most unapparent places.  The art was phenomenal and I fell in love with so much of the graphic design that I saw around town.

Montreal truly is a most inspiring city.  I can't wait to share some of my Montreal purchases with you all...be excited, be very excited.

Photos:

notre-dame basilica of montreal

taken at the underground city

notre-dame basilica of montreal

piece by renée greene at

musee d'art contemporain de montreal

taken at outdoor market

underground city advertisements

suite 701 lounge/restaurant

beautys

Try the links above...they're fun! 

COLOR-CODED SILENCE/thakoon for target cyber floral dress

I haven't been writing as much lately...perhaps it has been too hot to write.

Sometimes pictures speak louder than words.  

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thakoon for target floral dress

gucci sunglasses

gucci handbag

vintage bracelets

inretrospect bracelets

pedro garcia heels

belt purchased in portland

BLURRED VISION/sequin party mask as headband

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sequin party mask