Holiday Style

Of course, our latest issue is epic as usual. You can find it, and my current fashion column and article, here:

http://www.adistinctivestyle.com/issue/43549

You'll learn about fall 2011 trends done the green way (for every woman) and the eco-cosmetic line Kjaer-Weis (don't forget to note the sleek and stylish eco-chic packaging.)

I'm proud to have become the fashion editor and writer for A Distinctive Style this year and i look forward to seeing what 2012 will bring. First, however, we have to get past Christmas. What is presently your top concern for the holidays? I'm on the lookout for some knockout pieces for my winter wardrobe. First stop, a long knitted skirt from Joe Fresh. I'm just going over (in my head) the best tops/accessories to wear it with to dress up or dress down. Thoughts? I have a gray/black hat that my sister-in-law gave to me last Christmas that I think will jazz it up when I'm running errands/shopping. I adorned the hat with a sparkly owl brooch just to give it that extra me-factor. I'm not sure if I should just pair it with a solid colour tee or if I should go dressier for the work Christmas party (with some chunky pieces to accessorize and my pretty gray heeled booties.) This all, of course, is dependent on whether or not it suits my body shape. Fingers crossed.

Other top concerns:

shopping
shopping
shopping

;)

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A Distinctive Style

This month's issue is divine. Now that I'm the fashion editor (yeah, that's right!), you really must be sure not to miss the fashion section. My eco fashion column features a slew of Canadian designers whose clothes hit the Eco Fashion Week runways in February. Following the column are my articles about Mischa Barton, Rosa Clara Bridal and Hetty Rose footwear.
Of course, there are other articles in the magazine. You'll find write-ups about True Blood's Carrie Preston (I'm a big fan of that show!), Colin Firth (I just watched his award winning movie, The King's Speech) and Tinsel Korey (singer and Twilight actress.) Besides those stand-outs, there are some enticing giveaways on offer that you'll want to check out.
If all of that doesn't convince you, have a gander at the green mag just because it's so artfully rendered. It's a serious feast for the eyes and for the mind.
Now that you know WHY, get to it! Read our issue and support this writer (and a bunch of others):
http://www.adistinctivestyle.com/issue/28127

Fall Issue

Have you seen the Fall issue of A Distinctive Style? If you haven't looked at it, you should. I have 4 articles in this particular issue and I'm happy with how all of them turned out. I'm told the Paula Nelson article has been very popular (much like my fashion article in the Summer issue) but the others are so worth the read. Ben Sollee was fantastic to talk to and his music is lovely. Cowboy Dan is an amazing cancer survivor with a great story and the Meisha cosmetic line is a natural alternative for teen girls.
Up next, I'll be interviewing the founder of an animal rescue organization. It's this huge farm that houses all kinds of characters, many of whom are described in the founder's newest book. I have some other articles in mind that I'm thinking of pitching to my publisher as well. We'll see what other articles she assigns to me and what the issue's "theme" will be.
On another note, this weekend is a big one! I'll be attending hubby's office Christmas party at the Convention Center in London. It's a catered event with several other businesses in attendance. We've almost come to a decision on what we're wearing (we might just match, people!) but I'm taking along a couple dresses AND going shopping beforehand (for Christmas presents only, of course.)
In future, I think I need to consider buying more shoes (I know, the horror!) After two pregnancies, my feet have changed and spread. I wear orthotics, my feet are wider, and my old pretties just don't fit anymore (I mourn the loss of several.) Therefore, all of my outfits either MUST match my ONE pair of pretty boots or be worn with open toe shoes (I seem not to be at a loss of summer versions. Don't ask why, given the fact that summer is so damn short in Canada) or be worn with flats. Really, this is not going to work.

http://www.adistinctivestylelive.com/issue/17112/

 

In the works:

• tall heeled boots and some sort of pumps.
• just handed in an article to Conducive Chronicle
• research for next A Distinctive Style article

Already Pretty

Have you seen this blog? I love the daily outfit posts and the pieces about body image in women. If you haven't checked it out, do. One of the posts you will especially want to check out this one : http://www.alreadypretty.com/2010/09/defining-your-body.html?spref=fb What touched me about it was learning the lesson that NOBODY's body is like mine. And that alone makes it fantastic. That really resounded with me, really said something I needed to hear.

Why is it so hard to tell ourselves what is good about us? Why is it so easy for us to pick apart every individual facet of our bodies? Why do we know what our flaws are but not the things that make us beautiful?

Tell me? What makes you feel good about yourself? How do you stop the immensely depressing voices in your head that are telling you "you're not good enough? you're too ____ or too ____"?

Dresses, dresses, dresses

  At the moment, I'm trying to decide what in the world to wear to a wedding we have coming up in November. I'm hitting up Etsy, this vintage store called Modcloth and I had a gander at Sears too. So many favourites and so much to think about...also, a hubby who MIGHT not be all that enthused about me buying another dress. Thank goodness he loves me. After all, I just bought a new purse...oh, and ordered that jacket and nightie from Avon...and that yoga bag...and those shoes...
Hey, you gotta look good, right?

today's look

Because clothing and shopping delight me, I've decided that today's entry should be dedicated to what I'm wearing today. I've gone with a simple pair of yoga pants that I got at the Real Canadian Superstore (Joe Fresh) in black with a black and grey striped top with exaggerated sleeves, a look I really like (as long as it doesn't go overboard into Anne of Green Gables "puffed sleeves" territory), my cascade front cardigan (what is fast becoming a favourite piece), and my New Balance runners. My New Balance runners are the bane of my wardrobe. I absolutely detest them. They are ugly and they don't go with anything. However, they are a necessity.
My feet are messed up, to say the very least. Since I had children, my feet have spread and I've developed heel spurs and foot pain. I have orthotics and the best shoes for feet like mine are Saucony shoes or New Balance, I'm told. Why, oh why, must women's NB shoes be so damn ugly??? My husband has a decent pair but mine? Ugly. Next time I buy shoes, I'm going to search high and low until I unearth a pair I don't hate.
Don't even get me started about how sad I am that many of my pretty shoes no longer fit. They were so, so pretty. Now I have nothing to go with anything and it's the most frustrating hot mess.