My Passion for Fashion

Little mermaid

2012-01-27T13:57:00.002-05:00

I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each.
I do not think that they will sing to me.
I have seen them riding seaward on the waves
Combing the white hair of the waves blown back
When the wind blows the water white & black.
We have lingered in the chambers of the sea
By sea-girls wreathed in seaweed red & brown
Till human voices wake us, & we drown.
- Mermaids -- T.S. Elliot

When I was growing up, The Little Mermaid was always my favourite Disney movie. I had strawberry blonde hair, was a fish in water and I also found the story horribly romantic. Mermaid inspired fashion is going to be huge for 2012 so I thought I would share with you some inspirational photos as well as some runway looks!

Classic mermaid:
I loved the story by Hans Christian Andersen. My favourite illustrations were by Charles Santore. Here are some of them:

Urban mermaid: A whimsical, Walt-Disney inspired dream come true. Floor length glittering pieces, aquamarine, turquoise, pearls, sequins, and every shade of blue-- this season brings the ocean to wherever you are.

Chanel Couture

Dior RTW

Elie Saab Couture

Alexander McQueen RTW

Givenchy RTW

Hope you enjoyed the looks!

Runway photos from style.com.

What do you think about the masks at Alexander McQueen?

Mint green is going to be a huge colour this spring. I bought a bottle of nailpolish in that colour (similar to the Tiffany's box) a few months back and since I'm snowed in today (sigh) I'm going to go paint my nails and dream of spring and being a mermaid!

XO Veronica

In a bleak midwinter

2012-01-19T17:20:00.000-05:00

Happiness hit her like a train on a track
Coming towards her stuck still no turning back
She hid around corners and she hid under beds
She killed it with kisses and from it she fled
With every bubble she sank with her drink
And washed it away down the kitchen sink
- DOG DAYS ARE OVER -- FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE

All I want to do this time of year is hibernate.
It is so cold that as soon as you take a step outside your face starts to freeze.
I wish I could go back to California!
No news updates for me; I have been mostly working, sleeping, eating, and working on finding the perfect fit for an internship. I am planning on leaving Toronto for a few months to a surprise destination. I would tell you but I am not too sure yet, all I know is that an internship in Toronto is mostly a back-up plan if nothing else falls into place.
I am wondering, how is the winter treating you wherever you are?
Today is about a few winter goodies that have been cheering me up. It is a little depressing that I can not wear most of these shoes in two feet of snow. However, summer is on the way! I will share a few more photos from my California trip as well.
Stay tuned for my favourites from S/S 2012 in the next post.

New shoes, purses, and bags.

Shoes top to bottom:
Random boutique - 100$ on sale for 15$
Red pumps - ALDO 100$ on sale for 30$
Mesh and leather black heels - ALDO 100$ on sale for 30$
Nude and black pumps - Sterling 80$ on sale for 30$ each

My extremely unorganized bin full of shoes. When I get my own place I am getting shelves. I have boxes piled up beside my bed as well.

Sequin clutch - BCBG (gift <3 )
Cloth clutch with adjustable strap - DKNY

Still more California party pictures to come!

XO Veronica

California dreamin'

2011-12-21T16:08:00.001-05:00

Be my fairy to the world,

Be my very own constellation,

A teenage bride with a baby inside

Getting high on information

And buy me a star on the boulevard

It's Californication

- CALIFORNICATION -- RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS

Happy holidays!
I know I said I would do a winter post but I just got back from a vacation in California so I thought I would just share a few tease photos.
My girlfriend is going to upload pictures from her camera tonight so I will do another post for you tomorrow!
So sorry I have been M.I.A. my loves. What with my thesis, finishing school, and sneaking off for a vacation, I really have been neglecting my poor little blog.
The good news is that I did so much shopping in California that I was literally holding two pairs of shoes in my hand on the way home while wearing a pair that I bought because they just wouldn't fit in my shoes.
Got a D.K.N.Y. bag that is to die for and tons of other goodies!
Stay tuned!
For now just a few photos from my day trip to Los Angeles. I want to live there! I have my heart set on a fashion magazine internship but now I am going to take some time to explore my options abroad. I love California!

Just a few phone photos!
Hollywood, Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Muscle Beach, Palm Springs

Dress - Boutique 12$
Shoes - Aldo 20$
Bag - Guess
Necklace - Silver Locket
Sunglasses - Old

Happy Holidays to all!
Lots more updates soon.
I got my New Years dress! Have you?!

XO Veronica

Love changes and best friends become strangers

2011-11-01T14:10:00.002-04:00

Always been told that I've got too much pride
Too independent to have you by my side
But my heart said, all of you will see,
Just won't live for someone until they'll live for me...
Never thought I would find love so sweet
Never thought I would meet someone like you
- ROBYN -- SHOW ME LOVE

People tend to think waitressing, serving, and bartending are easy. You bring them food and drinks. Wrong. Well, right. But there’s a lot more. Did you think about the effort it took to set up your table? Clean everything in the restaurant? Polish your cutlery? Make sure the kitchen understood EVERY WORD OF YOUR INSANELY PICKY ORDER IN THE MIDDLE OF A GIGANTIC RUSH? Then we take your dirty chicken wing bones, used cutlery, napkins and everything else and dispose of it and clean up the area again. There is also a tip-out at basically every single place where the hostesses, expo, kitchen, buss boys, managers, owners, Freddy and his neighbour get a piece of your tips based on percentage of sales.

So at the club 4% of 2000$ is 80$ that I tip out. At Earl’s if I sold 2000$ I would tip out 100$ of my hard earned, chicken wing bone cleaning endured money. I add up what I have given away over time and it really does make me sad.

We also entertain, listen to your stories, cater to your every whim, and bring you endless thirst quenching if we are good.

I am venting because I had a walk out…I brought a table two bottles: Grey Goose and Veuve, and they ran out on their 425$ bill. Sometimes I can be too trusting. (Normally I am supposed to take payment upfront or a credit card.) I am stuck with their bill now, and even at basic cost of bottles that comes up to over 100$. Fortunately we have their last name, e-mail and possible credit card information, I may not be out of pocket but it was still a stressful situation.

I am tired of working until the wee hours of the morning. I just want to style, write, and make beautiful things happen, I am tired of bartending, serving and dealing with intoxicated patrons.

On the flip side, it can be a lot of fun, it is a social job that has helped me develop stellar communication skills. Here are some photos from the last few weeks, sorry I have been M.I.A.! Winter fashions coming soon ;)

HALLOWEEN 2011

Veronica the Viking

Veronica the masked ballerina

How was your Halloween?

Best costume you saw?

XO Veronica

Fall-ing in love

2011-10-04T13:46:00.002-04:00

Yellow diamonds in the light
And we're standing side by side
As your shadow crosses mine
What it takes to come alive

It's the way I’m feeling I just can't deny
But I've gotta let it go

We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
- RIHANNA Ft. CALVIN HARRIS - WE FOUND LOVE

Two jobs and school again, it must be fall!
Some of my friends have been celebrating their birthdays at my club and I always make sure they get special treatment and have a great time. Here are a few photos from the birthday celebrations!
Last weekend was pink-themed; we hosted an event to support breast cancer research.

Always good times!
I love planning events but I hope to move out of the club industry soon.
I would love to participate in fashion shows behind the scenes!

The launch of Versace for H&M is on November 19th, this is an event that I will be waiting in line for here in Toronto. Here is a small preview of what to expect...

Photo: H&M

Photo: Vogue Russia

I know I have not been updating much but I have been catching the spring shows and I have selected a few of my favourite designs to share with you. There will be more soon, and I am craving an outdoor photo shoot with the leaves, they are such pretty colours right now. Happy thanksgiving to my fellow Canadians this weekend!

Burberry hopped on the pattern-wagon this season and uses lots of ruched and feminine detailing for spring.

Isabel Marant has perfectly embellished garments that are both practical and elegant with a touch of grunge.

Emilio Pucci uses lace and his signature textured patterns and rich colours. This season, there is more of a digital psychedelic approach to his design showcase.

I love Chanel this spring, so simple and classic with whites & creams and an array of structured elegance.
Photos: Style.com

Other trends for spring:
Mint, cotton candy pink, triangles, cropping and layering, longer skirts, sheer, shine & lace, gold & studs, embellishments

Stay warm my loves!
Any plans for Halloween? ;)

XO Veronica

In search of sunrise

2011-09-18T16:58:00.000-04:00

Oh, sometimes, I get a good feeling...

I get a feeling that I never, never, never

Never had before, no, no...

And I just wanna tell you right now

That I believe, I really do believe that

Something's got a hold on me...

Oh, it must be love

- ETTA JAMES - SOMETHING'S GOT A HOLD ON ME

September is such a busy month for me! On the go all the time.

I am still managing to have some fun on top of my work and school. My girlfriends and I never run out of new exciting things to do!

Time to get busy writing my thesis. It is about fashion though so anything I find interesting during my studies I will share with you. Stay tuned for fashion week highlights too!

Went to a country bar for their normal music night...

Had to dress the part a little bit ;)

Scarf - Zara

Bag - BCBG

Jean skirt - Costa Blanca

Top - Jacob

Boots - UB $20

Missing summer...

At the beach with my girlfriend! Until next year, sand and sun.

XO Veronica

Work hard, play harder

2011-09-07T22:13:00.000-04:00

I'm going backwards through time at the speed of light
I'm yours, you're mine
Two satellites
Not alone
No, we're not alone

A freeze-frame of your eye in the strobelight
Sweat dripping down from your brow
Hold tight
Don't let go
Don't you let me go

And I never was smart with love
I let the bad ones in and the good ones go
But I'm gonna love you like I've never been hurt before
I'm gonna love you like I'm indestructible
Your love is ultra magnetic
Not again it's taking over
This is hardcore
And I'm indestructible
-- INDESTRUCTIBLE - ROBYN

School has started again and getting to my two classes is an absolute disaster. The school support staff is on strike and they are blocking the entrances to my school.
I am slowly transitioning from school to work. I am almost finished and can not wait to start my career. Here are some photos from the last week! Work and school, work and school.
Is that not what the fall is all about?
Goodbye summer, fairwell. See you soon <3

Some friends visiting at work! Gorgeous ladies. The long weekend was slow but I am looking forward to this weekend where everyone is back at school and ready to party!

What I do during the week. More blogging soon, I promise. My life has been hectic lately, I've had to take my laptop, my phone, and now my car in for repair.
Kisses!
XO
Veronica

Heels - BCBG
Dress - Marciano
Necklace - Tiffany's

Candy land

2011-08-29T15:25:00.003-04:00

Get up out of your seat
Come on up to the dance floor
I've got something so sweet
Come on up to the front door
I need plenty of heat
- MADONNA -- CANDY SHOP

This weekend was a themed event at my work, Candy land!
I have so much fun while I'm working and in one week I will be going back to school to finish up. I am also looking for an internship during this time. There are going to be some positive changes in my life soon and I am so excited to start my career.
For now just some photos from the weekend, taken while we were setting up!

Friday

My girlfriend Kristen made her own tutu by taking a piece of ribbon and tying mesh pieces to it! Her outfit was amazing. I cut the length of my dress to make it shorter and then tied the extra material to my arm as a bracelet. Two great DIY ideas!
Dress - Urban Behaviour
Necklace & earrings - Swarovski
Pumps - Walmart
Nailpolish - Revlon

Saturday

Got my hair highlighted on Saturday! Got bored while it was processing.
Dress - Random boutique
Shoes - BCBG

Polaroid fun...

Xoxoxo
Veronica

Transition to fall

2011-08-23T21:20:00.010-04:00

All the leaves are brown
And the sky is gray...
I've been on a walk
On a winter's day
I'd be safe and warm
If I was in L.A.
California dreamin'
On such a winter's day...
- CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' -- BEACH BOYS

The evenings are getting chilly and it is time to start layering and switching your wardrobe over into fall. I love in between seasons it is when you get to play around the most! Mix and match a summer skirt with a fall cardigan, boots, or a long jacket, or some long pants with a sheer tank or blouse. Layer sweaters over dresses, and feel free to wear footwear of all kinds.

I've hit the runways to update you on some of the latest fall trends - photos from Style.com

WARNING: PHOTO AND TREND OVERLOAD!!!!!!

COLOURS
Neutrals & soft, pale tones

Christian Dior

Blumarine

Giorgio Armani

Burnt & crimson shades, 70's retro colours - purple, orange, yellow, red

Christian Dior

Gucci

Black & gold for a touch of elegance

Miu Miu

Versace

Gucci

TEXTURE
Bold, graphic prints - I like them done best in monochromatic colours with the shades mixed up.

Emilio Pucci

Snakeskin, animal print, plastic, sheer, shimmer and fur just to name a few

Dolce & Gabbana

Prada

Christian Dior

Pleats, ruffles, bows, feathers, stars, polka dots all over the runways!

Alexander McQueen

Christian Dior

Dolce & Gabbana

STYLES
Gothic-chic. I have not seen this look perfected on the runway for a long time and I am loving the dark edge to these styles.

Alexander Wang

DKNY

Givenchy

Lanvin

Military, androgynous & equestrian - suits, riding boots, strong and powerful dressing

Louis Vuitton

Blumarine

Burberry

Mulberry

Maxi / midi dressing - play with the lengths of your tops and skirts! Go anywhere from crop tops to tunics, medium length to floor length bottoms

Louis Vuitton

Blumarine

Ellie Saab

ACCESSORIES
Chunky collar or choker style necklaces, bowties.

Christian Dior

Alexander Wang

Dolce & Gabbana

Elie Saab

Big & bulky structured jackets & parkas

Miu Miu

Marni

Alexander Wang

Hats! There are some unique hats on the fall runway so make sure to have fun with the shapes and styles.

Louis Vuitton

Lanvin

Moschino

SHAPES
Cut-outs are here to stay, with V necks as the focus both in the front and at the back.

Versace

Michael Kors

Layering! Especially around the middle area. This will help you transition your summer wardrobe into the cooler seasons.

Dsquared2

BCBG Max Azria

Wide leg pants have been peaking around for the last couple seasons but are sure to really make a hit this fall!

Marc by Marc Jacobs

Giorgio Armani

A-line shapes and colour blocking - an updated trend from summer, the blocking is getting chunkier and less neon, and the skirts are longer for the upcoming colder seasons!

Prada

Versace

Balenciaga

Happy fall shopping my loves!

Hold on to the rest of your summer before it slips away

Xoxoxo

Veronica

What I learned Wednesday

2011-08-19T02:11:00.002-04:00

I could watch you for a lifetime
You're my favourite movie
A thousand endings
You mean everything to me
I never know what's coming...
For ever fascinated
Hope you don't stop running
To me...cause I'll always be waiting
You are a cinema... I could watch you forever
Action, thriller, I could watch you forever
You are a cinema, a Hollywood treasure
Love you just the way you are,
A cinema, a cinema...
- Cinema -- Benny Benassi ft. Gary Go

TGIW = THANK GOD ITS WEDNESDAY

Epic Wednesdays are becoming a tradition for me, I really need a day job soon.
Here is what I learned on Wednesday...

1) Every single beach in the area surrounding your house will have shops to purchase a bikini except for the one time that you go to a beach you have never been to before and do not bring one, then there will be no shop and you will be stuck wearing either your bra and underwear or your LBD from the night before.

2) Nothing goes better with your LBD than a pair of bowling shoes with sexy neon shoe laces. These shoes will also have extremely slippery soles which will make dancing to the club music at 3am in your bowling lane even more enjoyable and appropriate.

3) If you are ambidextrous, feel free to throw two bowling balls towards your bowling pins at the same time. It will only count as one turn and you have double the chances of getting a strike.

4) If you live in the Toronto area, Kipling/Dundas has a 24 hour bowling alley and on the weekends it is glow in the dark. You're welcome.

5) The drinking age should really be changed to 21. Here in Canada it is 19, and these 90's babies are making bars and clubs a disaster to be in.

6) The last rule also applies to driving. And to be honest, I'm not just saying this because the rule would not apply to me, it should have applied to me because I was a scary 16-year-old driver and now I think I'm pretty darn good.

7) That much ice cream is always a good idea, unless you're lactose intolerant.

8) Being a hot mess is only a good idea sometimes.

9) Gorgeous girlfriends are creeper magnets. If you don't want to get hit on, try to tone down the skin and gorgeousness when you go out.

XO Veronica

P.S. Sorry about the black again, I was working a promo event at night.

Weekend antics

2011-08-15T13:20:00.000-04:00

All of the moments that already passed
We'll try to go back and make them last
All of the things we want each other to be
We never will be
And that's wonderful, and that's life
And that's you, baby
This is me, baby
And we are, we are, we are, we are
Free
In our love
We are free in our love
- NELLY FURTADO -- TRY

Weekends always seem to be crazier when the moon is full.
Today is Monday and that means I have until Friday off, it is time to think about school and where I would like to do an internship. I am really stuck between starting my career in either music or fashion, my true loves. To work for a music company like Warner or MTV would be an amazing opportunity but my heart is set on fashion and writing... I would really love to do an internship at a fashion magazine. I am putting together my application and portfolio right now! I feel like I will never be happy enough with it to send it in. I just really need to sit down and focus!
I have lots of treats for you guys coming up soon...FALL TREND UPDATES, runway highlights, an outfit post where (surprise) I'm not wearing black; I have a lot of cute colourful outfits to share with you before the summer ends and we are back to fall neutrals. I am loving the crimson tones for this upcoming season as well!
Just a few photos from the last week to tide you over - lots more to come!

Friday night at work
Some of my girls for Jen's going away party (Teacher's college!) before a Saturday night at work
Girl's night with Jen
Campfire gets ignited by Moosehead coasters - two bartenders hard at work
Woody's and another awkward campfire photo
Beach photos!

Dress in first photo - H&M
Top with cut-outs in second & third photos - Bebe

Fourth photo - Jen's shirt from H&M mine from Campus Crew
Seashell bikini - Victoria's Secret
Jean shorts - Bluenotes
Black sparkly bikini - Walmart
Purple bikini - Garage

Enjoy your week my loves!
XOXO
Veronica

Summer lovin'

2011-08-02T11:15:00.001-04:00

I think about you in the summertime
And all the good times we had baby
Been a few years and I can't deny
The thought of you still makes me crazy
- NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK -- SUMMERTIME

Can not believe it is August already! I am in love with the summer, it always makes me sad when it is down to the last month or so. No time to waste!
Related news: I am officially a beach bum! I have been to every beach in the area (pretty much) and still no tan to brag about.
I have met a lot of really cool people this summer and spent time with old friends too.
Campfires, beach, clubs, hikes, long walks, patios, shopping (there's a sweet outdoor mall around here called Don Mills), road trips, traveling... what are your favourite things to do in the summer?

Beach photos! With my friend Ashley we had an awesome day at the beach! <3 She has a gorgeous Coach collection, here are some of her goodies.

Now for a few more of my birthday goodies! I snapped these photos a while ago but never had the chance to share them with you.

Swarovski earrings & necklace set, gift from step dad

BCBG bandage skirt! It is a lot more fitted than it looks. Gift from mum.

Custom made James Dean tunic from my brother and his girlfriend, can't wait to wear this with some denim shorts or tights.

Out and about promoting for my new club! Dress is from Jacob, necklace from Swarovski.

Crazy wind hair! This is a new silver heart-shaped locket I got from Winner's... looove it.
Sunglasses from Guess.

Don't let your summer slip away!
Kisses
XO Veronica

Monday inspiration

2011-07-25T15:02:00.001-04:00

I let it fall, my heart,
And as it fell, you rose to claim it
It was dark and I was over
Until you kissed my lips and you saved me

My hands, they're strong
But my knees were far too weak
To stand in your arms
Without falling to your feet
- ADELE -- SET FIRE TO THE RAIN

Happy Monday! Hope everyone is having a great start to their week.
I found these photos on the ThreadSence website and I had to share them with you.
The photos are trendy and inspirational. I love the crochet details, the relaxed flowing fits contrasting with the more structured pieces, neutrals mixing with brights, florals and prints, bohemian and tribal accessories, a fedora, girly details... all heavenly!
Lots of great ideas for outfits that will keep you cool if it is scorching hot the way it is in Toronto.

To visit their website click here.
Have a great week and check back soon!

XO Veronica

More birthday fun

2011-07-22T04:52:00.003-04:00

Oh it's simple, all the pain that you go through
You can turn away from fortune, cause that's all that's left to you
It's lonely at the bottom, man, it's dizzy at the top
But if you're standing in the middle, ain't no way you're gonna stop
- IN THE EVENING -- LED ZEPPELIN

It was my friend Kristen's birthday tonight so I went out with some friends to celebrate!
Working at the club all weekend, however I will do a fall trends post and maybe some runway photos to get you inspired.
Even though I was not drinking tonight I managed to spill a little bit on myself, which you can notice in a few of the photos. I should have expected this when earlier at home I had to change from the first outfit I put together because I spilled a ginger ale on myself while I was getting ready to go out. It just wasn't my smoothest day, except I had a lot of fun tonight! Here are some photos.

Dress - H&M
Earrings - Gift
Bracelets - Rainbow Jade & Magpie
Shoes - Anne Marino
Clutch - Coach

Do you and your friends have any birthday traditions?
I like singing birthday cards or funny cards that have nothing to do with the Holiday/theme/actual person you are giving it to. Ours for Kristen sang Dun dun na na na na TEQUILA!!!

Kisses! Xoxo
Veronica

Turn up the heat

2011-07-18T00:55:00.003-04:00

I've been lied to and cheated on
I've been shit talked, beat down, treated wrong,
And I won't forgive or forget
But I don't want to live with regret
So I hope I can let go, move on,
Try to forgive anybody who did me wrong
Yeah right, I can hold hope, hoping it'll do but I don't think I got the will yet to...

Forgive, forget. That's a lesson that we haven't learned yet.
We try, we cry. But a day doesn't die til the sun is set.
- THE DAY DOESN'T DIE - CLASSIFIED

My weekend was spent AT THE CLUB "working" (not too hard), lots of fun! This week is going to be all about scoping out internship opportunities and developing a career path. I only have a little bit of school left and then I want to get serious about working in fashion and communications! I also have a lot of blogging planned. I received a lot of clothing and jewelry for my birthday and I can't wait to share them with you! Just a few photos from the last week for you!

My girlfriend and I were the bartenders for the evening at my friend's get-together!

We were joking around when some fancy Polish ballet music came on my friend's Ipod randomly and started dancing.

Dress - H&M ($7 - got another one that's pink and black leopard print)
Clutch - BCBG
Bag - Louis Vuitton
Shoes - Zara

Fishy face! Haha I wasn't going to post this one I just took it when I was goofing around getting ready.
Top - Winner's
Skirt - H&M
Necklace - Glass art (gift from Mum)

I tied a silk belt into a bow for this outfit to add some shape to the loose, flowing top.

Flower detailed top - Siren's
Bracelet - Rainbow Jade
Tube skirt - Urban

Hope you have a great week!
I won't be at work so I will be doing lots of blogging!

Kisses and love,
Xoxoxo
Veronica

Bottle service

2011-07-13T18:42:00.002-04:00

One day when the sky is falling

I'll be standing right next to you,

Right next to you...

Nothing will ever come between us

I'll be standing right next to you,

Right next to you...

- RIGHT NEXT TO YOU - JUSTIN BIEBER & CHRIS BROWN

SO ridiculous when girls go out of their way to hate you just because their boyfriends like you or have liked you in the past. I would think that you might want to blame your shady significant other instead of the girl he tries to get with.

I have fun doing my job and I love most girls who are confident and can show some maturity and class, it just sucks when those who do not possess these traits go out of their way to bring you down. I just want to avoid the drama! Some people don't realize that when you work in a club environment the security is there for you and if someone gets in your way or disrespects you they can be removed immediately! I had to have a girl removed from my work because she heard I worked there and came in to cause trouble and it was not the first time, you think she would have learned her lesson. Oh well! I had a lot of fun and met a ton of great people and look forward to going back next weekend.

I have been applying for other more serious jobs in the fashion world! Wish me luck everyone!

Here are some pictures of me at work! If you read my blog regularly you will notice that these outfits are very similar to the ones I had to wear at my last job. All black is getting boring! I want a job where I can express myself with colours, they are so hot right now.

Bianca and I setting up my booth!

Friday night getting ready!

Love the mesh cut outs in the dress.

Playing around with my custom necklace from my birthday last year!

The red stilettos from the last post have been worn and will make it into a post coming soon.

Colour will be coming your way too!

Xoxoxoxoxo

Veronica

Brights, whites and a day at the beach

2011-07-08T12:49:00.002-04:00

I feel the breeze
My top is down
And all I do
Is ride around
And where I go
I just don't care
A place to chill
To get away

I take it day by day
No work or play
Nowhere to stay
And I just need
To clear my mind
To find my role
In space and time

I'm just cruising
And I wonder if I'll ever find my way

--NALIN & KANE - BEACH BALL (CRUISIN')

I went to the beach yesterday with one of my besties which was super relaxing! I work tonight and tomorrow night as a bottle service girl. That is the one job in the service industry I have not tried yet so it's pretty exciting! Since I have the whole week free I will be looking for a career job soon. I am 24 now and basically old enough to get out of the service industry! Hopefully this new club will be fun it is a social club with a mature crowd. Tonight I am wearing a black dress with blood red stilettos! Stay tuned for pictures and don't forget to check out my last post with trend updates, more soon!

Jen and I had a great time in Wasaga. We laid on the beach, walked around and I handed out some promo flyers for the club... a lot of people seem really interested!

Wearing:

Purple bikini - Garage

White beach dress - Costa Blanca

Sunglasses - Guess

Beach blanket - Holt Renfrew

Wooden bracelet - Dominican market

Smashbox waterproof mascara

Banana Boat SPF 15 sunscreen oil spray

Mac golden bronzer (on cheeks)

Blistex Five Star lip protection

We also stopped at the Coach and BCBG outlets and picked up a couple treats.

Stilettos - BCBG ($44)

Clutch - Coach ($35)

Ring - BCBG ($14)

Leopard bracelet - BCBG ($14)

It's Friday! Have a great weekend, what are your plans?

XOXO Veronica

Let's go to the beach

2011-07-06T19:12:00.004-04:00

Ohh been feeling so fly since you’ve been gone
My face to the sky, sunglasses on
Turnin' up the beat so sick
I’m like a brand new chick
- Anjulie -- Brand New Chick

Beautiful weather here in Toronto! I am loving my summer. I got a weekends only job doing bottle service at a swanky upscale chic sexy nightclub and I think it is going to be a lot of fun! This way I can focus more on doing my blog during the week as well as looking for jobs in my field of PR & Communications.

TREND UPDATE

Wedges are so hot right now! You have to be careful because some wedges are just ridiculous and others are fabulous. Here are some that I love.

Lanvin via Shoerazzi

Louboutin via Netaporter

Michael Kors via Endless

Michael Kors via Stylehive

Neon has made a huge comeback since my preteen years (back in the 90's) when everyone wanted to dress like the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. These bright hughes are huge this summer! I am on a hunt for something in yellow, hopefully something similar to this gorgeous piece by Elise Overland.

Photo via Imaxtree

I have always loved pink and this shade is stunning! This dress by Jason Wu shows three other great trends, cutouts, maxi length skirting as well as sheer overlay. Photo via Imaxtree.

Can't forget colour blocking! I am on the hunt for something yellow and I love this whole outfit by Nina Ricci. I would wear every piece especially the gorgeous high waisted skirt. The bow detail on the top really adds perfect detail to finish the look. Photo via Imaxtree.

Patterns are huge right now! More trends to try: Tribal prints & crop tops are super cute if worn properly. Coming soon to a post near you. Here is a great clutch I am lusting over by Jimmy Choo, it combines neon with a gorgeous leopard pattern!

Photo via style.com

I am loving the cigarette-hole and crochet effect for summer. It is easier to layer on your knits when it is cool and breezy at night and it gives and edgy sophisticated look. Today's outfit is brought to you by a gorgeous skirt I picked up at BCBG that features tiny cigarette-hole detailing that I am in love with! The skirt is super soft and a pale, nude colour. So many outfits planned for this baby! Here are some photos of my outfit for today.

What do you think? Shirt tucked in or out? I am wearing my mother's vintage clock necklace and a stack of bracelets I grabbed randomly before heading outside. The skirt was down from $220 to $50!

Close up on the details of the cigarette-holes! The skirt has a suede feel but not as heavy.

Skirt - BCBG

Top - Costa Blanca

Bracelets - Random & vintage (on the far right)

Booties - BCBG

Ring - Nanna's

I am working as a bottle service girl on the weekend! Super excited to meet some new people and make some cash.

For tomorrow... heading to the beach! Which bikini to wear? Hmmmm...

My camera is coming along to the beach with me! Can not wait to soak up the sun.

Bikinis:

Roxy

Victoria's Secret

La Vie En Rose

Corona

Garage

Old Navy

Bikini Village

Hope you are having a great week!

XO Veronica

Birthday festivities

2011-07-04T01:44:00.004-04:00

Took my life from negative to positive
And I just want y'all know that
And tonight, let's enjoy life
Tonight I will love love you tonight
Give me everything tonight
For all we know, we might not get tomorrow
PITBULL - GIVE ME EVERYTHING

It was great to come back from vacation to gorgeous sunny warm weather! Unfortunately I did not make it to the beach this weekend but it probably would not have compared to the Dominican beaches anyway. I had a great time with family and friends: had some great meals out, shopping, parties, I went to so many different bars and had drinks with my girlfriends and all in all it was a great long weekend here in North America. For Canadians it was Canada Day and of course July 4 is Independence Day in the U.S.A. and somehow it always seems to time out perfectly for a nice long weekend. I hope yours was great too and here are a few pictures!

On the way out for dinner before my camera died!

Dress - Kate

Necklace - Tiffany's

Cuff - Holt's

Shoes - Spring

Earrings - Banff

Trench - Costa Blanca
Bracelets - Glass, gift from Jen

At the Albion the night I turned 24!

Dress - Suzy
Flower - H&M

The glowstick around my wrist was a wristband for the club. Check out the necklace my girlfriend is wearing, I bought it for her in the Dominican!

With some girlfriends before we went out.

At the Blue Jays game with my dad! It was my first time seeing it live and it was a lot of fun except that I was feeling pretty rough from being at so many different bars and clubs over the weekend. My dad bought me the hat, super cute! I went to The Keg for dinner and then saw Transformers 3 - I recommend it highly, lots of action but the 3D didn't really do anything special except give me a headache. I am off to bed have a great week!

I bought a new skirt from BCBG at such a steal and I love it! Stay tuned and especially for trend updates I have lots!

Veronica

Paradise Island

2011-07-01T13:11:00.003-04:00

Whenever, wherever
We're meant to be together
I'll be there and you'll be near
And that's the deal my dear
-- WHENEVER, WHEREVER - SHAKIRA

Back from the Dominican Republic!

Hanging around the pool during a quiet Monday afternoon. The weekend was packed full of locals since it was their long weekend in the Dominican Republic. We saw lots of culture that's for sure! I tried to get my tan on and I have a little bit of colour but my Icelandic/English background doesn't really allow for the ideal golden bronze colour I was aiming for. Baithingsuit from Bikini Village, sunglasses from Guess.

Back in my room and on the balcony getting ready for dinner! Dress from BCBG, flower from H&M.

Beach bum! I love the beach... the sand, sun and salt water are some of my favourite things and it is definitely one of my favourite places to be. Baithingsuit from La Vie En Rose.

Jurassic Park Mountain! This is where they filmed the movies. Wearing a dress from Forever 21, Tiffany key and a Prada purse.

Last day! Bye bye paradise...

Random Photography
I have many more too that I will share with you soon.

A giant chess board! I almost felt like I was in Alice in Wonderland! :)

Presents for everyone back home!

It's Canada Day! Glad to be back home (to hot weather) and to celebrate here is a picture of Kate Middleton's amazing Maple Leaf hat that she wore to the ceremonies today. Picture via celebuzz.

Time for some fireworks!
PS -- I turn 24 tomorrow!

XOXO
Veronica

Caribbean dreamin'

2011-06-22T02:14:00.002-04:00

In this great future,
You can't forget your past...
So dry your tears, I say
No woman no cry...
- Bob Marley

Well my lovely fashionistas I am off to the Dominican Republic for a week! I will leave you with my most recent beach photos in Grand Bend and will be updating next weekend. I've done quite a few posts this month hope you check them all out while I am gone!

My ridiculously pasty legs! This will change when I get back from the Dominican. My feet are starting to heal but you can see how swollen and blistered they are from working so much in heels.

Why horse around when you can lion around?!

Wearing:
Dress - Spoof
Bikini - La Vie En Rose
Flip Flops - Old Navy
Sunglasses - Guess

I am loving the new Cruise 2012 lines that have been coming out. I decided to collect a few photos of my favourite designers from style.com and post some inspiration for tropical destination outfits and for the warmer weather. I will have to take my phone with me to make sure I catch all the new shows, some of my favourites are yet to come. Vacation pictures will be up when I get back! So excited!!!

Louis Vuitton
They went with a funky, edgy biker theme with lace and leather, nautical colours and some super high footwear! I love the results.

Perfection in the details!
Everything from the bows on each layer of the shoe to the subtle addition of patterns and accessories from goggle-shaped eyewear to anklets and gloves.
Helmets are a cute touch!

Gucci
Often my favourite, this line was more neutral, minimal and structured with only hints of bright colours and accents of yellow and gold. Very elegant, classic and chic.

I want ALL the shoes from this collection!!!!!! I am also having the first craving in my entire life to wear yellow.
All the photos I chose to share with you are of one of my favourite models, Kasia Struss. I love her defined face and Barbie-like features! She looks stunning in absolutely anything.
Runway photos from style.com.

Have a great week my loves!
XO Veronica

Summertime adventures

2011-06-19T01:58:00.001-04:00

These lies and deceptions
Only affecting us in a negative way, wrong direction
Starting to fade away our connection
Will we ever find a way to progress
And live life for each second
Without second guessin'

It is great to actually have a weekend and not dedicate it to just working!
The weather here was so gorgeous except that it can change in a second; you often end up wearing two outfits in one day or having to layer like crazy. It does not help my laundry pile.
Last night I went to a barbeque at my girlfriend's house, my brother came along with some of my close friends. This morning when I went for brunch with my girlfriend her car battery died, we got it boosted and then it died again. One trip to Canadian Tire and a lot of cash later she had a brand new battery and we headed back to my place. Once there she locked her keys in her car. It was actually quite a fun day aside from the mishaps! It was so beautiful outside I am starting to get a tan.
Without further ramblings I will show you some outfit pictures from the past days!
Hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine and having a great weekend.

My shoes are missing in the pictures but they are brown ankle combat-style open toe boots!
Top - Smart Set
Bracelet - Aldo
Necklace - Vintage
Skirt - Urban
Leggings - Dynamite
Shoes - Payless

Flowers in my backyard!

Bosco

Gretchen

Love the summertime!

Second outfit:
Skirt - Aritzia
Top - Garage (old)
Belt - American Apparel
Flip flops - Old Navy
Necklace - Tiffany's
Silver bracelets - Rainbow Jade & Gift from Magpie

Xoxo
Veronica

The cat's meow

2011-06-13T23:51:00.009-04:00

Didn't I give it all?
Tried my best,
Gave you everything I had,
Everything and no less,
Didn't I do it right?
Did I let you down?
-ADELE -- TAKE IT ALL

I am loving the cat eye & goggle glasses/sunglasses on the Spring 2011 runway (Prada, Tom Ford, Norma Kamali, Dior, etc.) Unfortunately I had myself convinced that square was the only shape that would work in sunglasses for my face. I had a bad day today and I stopped in a Guess outlet to cheer myself up and I snagged these for $34. What do you think?

Sunglasses - Guess $34
Grandma sweater - Winners $10
Basic T-shirt - H&M $6
Bag - Louis Vuitton

Dolce & Gabanna S/S11

Christian Dior S/S11

OUTFIT PREVIEWS...

Dress 1 (left): Random boutique... if you saw a few posts back this was hanging up in the change-room! This will be worn on my birthday in just over two weeks!
Dress 2 (right): Beyond-the-rack! It came with some super cute jeggings and a one-shoulder black dress and I loved every item.

I went out for dinner with my mom and my brother it was great to bond with them! Boston beat Vancouver and the series is close! Who are you rooting for?
A few snaps of my outfit and maybe some other goodies!

The belt was my mom's when she was my age! It is genuine snakeskin and I just figured that out the other day. Kind of freaked me out!

Shoes: Payless $9
Leggings: Winners $12
Long top: H&M $10
Belt: Mom's (vintage)

New trend I am loving: TRIBAL PRINTS! I will let you know how I do with it and stay tuned with an outfit with colour-blocking I am determined to get at least one outfit right!

AROUND MY ROOM:

Just a few shoes! I think I need to buy a shoe rack.

A few of my bags! I love purses so much! <3

Glass bracelets from India!
A gift from one of my best friends Jen.

That is all for today, hope you enjoyed!

Kisses!
Xoxo
Veronica

P.S. What style are you liking for bathing suits this summer?

You're the thunder to my lightening

2011-06-09T17:42:00.005-04:00

The magic of first love is oblivious and ignorant to reality.

The magic of friendship is genuine and surpasses superficiality.

The weather has been so gorgeous here except for the crazy thunder and lightening storms we have been having here in Ontario! The other day my house shook and I thought there was an earthquake, I woke up in the middle of the night rattled and confused. Turns out that it was just the thunder that shook the house so much!

Regardless I put in a lot of hours at the restaurant and I have been having a lot of fun working there. The whole staff is amazing and I am meeting a lot of great people. It is great to have two days off to relax because my whole body and my mind are exhausted! Yesterday I dropped three side plates on the floor in the middle of the restaurant and they shattered everywhere. I am not known to drop things (at work) so I was a little bit embarassed to say the least especially since everyone in the whole place went silent and looked at me. At least I have a great support team and people were already leaning over to pick up the pieces and someone had gone to get the broom. It is such a better experience at work when it is a team environment and people are there to love and support each other not compete or bring each other down.

I am on my way over to my girlfriend's house, we had quite a crazy incident a couple weekends ago and it left her feeling a little bit hurt and confused. I am going to bring her flowers and hopefully cheer her up!

Speaking of flowers I have been loving them so much this season. My brother and dad both brought me a flower back from Hawaii with a hair clip so I love to spice up boring outfits with them!

Today I decided to go with a floral skirt theme and here are the results.

Overload of pics since I was practicing with my rebel!

Being silly!

Flower hair clips from Hawaii!

Gifts from my Dad & brother.

Skirt - Urban

Tube top - Suzy

Bag - Random boutique

Key necklace - Tiffany's

Pearl necklace - Gift

Pearl bracelet - Gift

Floral bracelet - Gift from Hawaii

Ring - Rainbow Jade

Chunky bracelet - Smart Set

Kisses!

Thirsty Thursdays and I have the night off. Hmmm....

Xoxo

Veronica

Floral accents

2011-06-01T15:44:00.001-04:00

The scars of your love
Remind me of us
They keep me thinking
That we almost had it all...
-- ADELE - ROLLING IN THE DEEP

It gets really boring wearing all black to work so I love to spice up my outfits with accessories and accents!
Yesterday I went with a floral theme, here are the results.
The weather is so beautiful I have the day off I have already been outside and I am going out for the evening too! Hope the weather is as nice where you are.

Change room fun!
Can you guess which dress I bought? ;)

The outfit:
One shoulder embellished dress - random boutique
Gold ring - BCBG
Flats - BCBG

Trends to love this summer:
Flowers everywhere!
Lace on top
Wedges on the bottom
Crochet & tassels
Bright colours!
Crop tops

Sorry about the bad quality photos! The rebel is coming out of hibernation soon.

Xoxo
Veronica

Hate, love, hate hate hate love

2011-05-30T03:47:00.001-04:00

Everywhere I go,
The only thing I see
Is beautiful people...
-- CHRIS BROWN & DAVID GUETTA - BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE

This weekend was super busy at my work! We had our grand opening patio party on Thursday and I have been working tons saving up a ton of money. I haven't had a chance to go shopping in so long, I am going tomorrow since I have a day off!

I haven't gotten any outfits shot or anything like that but I did snap a few pictures on my phone lately so I thought I'd share a quick update!

Weather is finally warmer and I have lots of plans for this summer! What are yours?

The guy at Starbucks told me that my coffee matches my hair! Iced white mocha mmmm.

Close up on my mom's vintage necklace. She got it as a gift from my grandparents when she was 13. If you lift it up to look at it it shows you the time so it hangs upside down. It has no battery and the wind-up stopped working years ago, but I still love it!

First two pictures:
Dress - H&M
Bracelets - Smart Set
Sweater - Winners
Necklace - Vintage

Second two:
Dress - Club Monaco
Jacket - Garage
Bag - Boutique
Belt - Vintage (mom's)

Where I keep my accessories for work! This is most of my gold jewelry, I usually wear silver.

My harp!
At a wedding.
Dress - Le Chateau

I hope everyone has a great week!
XO Veronica

Love & friendship

2011-05-23T02:41:00.004-04:00

Love changes and best friends become strangers

Late at night I get thinking about life and what truly makes life worth living: friends and love. Everyone is brought up differently with different values, role models and aspirations. Relationships begin, grow, change, end, and sometimes they last. Often your family will play a role in how you build relationships. Being an only child is different from having siblings; brothers and sisters can also affect how one behaves in a relationship.

For example, a man who has a sister can be much more empathetic towards a woman's needs and everyday issues. A woman with brothers may be able to relate to men more on a primal level. A woman with sisters who are much more successful and good looking than she is may feel like everything has to be a competition and she may not ever feel good enough. She may allow a man to dither and go for other women as long as she still feels secure because he comes home to her. An only child may be like this too, because they often look for attention, money, and security because they are so used to being spoiled. It takes a real superstar parent to raise an only child without them becoming shallow.

I do not mean to stereotype but I have had friends who put up with all sorts of disgusting behaviour from their men, who showed different values than what I cherish. I believe in true love, honesty, respect and loyalty. I do not tollerate people in my life who do not honour the same qualities. I have really cared for people who have misunderstood my actions and made assumptions about me without proof. They have shown a true face of materialistic and shallow morals in the end. I am friends (to an extent) with most people I have dated but men who have cheated and lied or two-timed me do not make the cut. You cannot control who you have feelings for but you can control who you let in your life.

Life is short, I love it every day, I have so much love to give and it really is a shame when it gets wasted.

Just a few memories from the past!
They make you who you are today.
And I am so thankful for what I have learned and for who I still have in my life <3

Xoxoxoxoxo
Veronica

Working girl

2011-05-22T03:31:00.005-04:00

I am never surprised by other people's behaviour, but I am often disappointed.

Quick photo of me at my new job, Earl's! I love it so much, it is a chain from out West and there is a great staff and the food and atmosphere are incredible. I am working about 45 hours a week so sorry for the lack of updates! It has been raining nonstop too I can not wait for it to to start to be beautiful out like it was today! We had the doors open up to the patio and I loved it because I am just such a summer girl. I am wearing so many colours when I can now because all I wear at work is black.

The seasonal dress code is gold, tan and animal print accessories.

Photo taken the other day.
I love mixing up my belts, accessories, and outfits! We have to wear heels so I found a comfy one inch wedge, they are a lifesaver.

Arm candy!
This dress is from Beyond the Rack. It was 20$ and I love it!
My collection of arm bangles is growing since they help accessorize my work outfits. I had to get a new jewelry box to put them in, I will show you how they are displayed soon.
I used to think that silver jewelry only looked good on me, but my gold collection is growing now too, it is nice sometimes to mix it up!

Leaving my house to go to work super tired! Hot pink lipstick was a gift from an old friend.

Jacket - Zara
Dress - Club Monaco
Belt - taken from a sweater

I have been going out a lot too but when I drink I am horrible with my camera! My girlfriends owe me a ton of pictures so I hope to get those up soon. Going to take the Rebel out of her shell soon too! I am stacking a ton of cash and saving for a trip to Europe. I plan to go with a bunch of girlfriends maybe in August. I hope everyone in Canada is having a great long weekend!

Belt - Value Village 2$
Necklace & bracelet - H&M 6$
Skirt - Guess
Top - Smart Set

XO
Veronica

P.S. I was so busy at work tonight I didn't notice that the world didn't end. Hooray!

You can't look at a cupcake without smiling

2011-04-18T00:34:00.011-04:00

Now here you go again
You say you want your freedom
Well who am I to keep you down
It's only right that you should
Play the way you feel it
But listen carefully to the sound
Of your loneliness
Like a heartbeat .. drives you mad
In the stillness of remembering what you had
And what you lost ...
And what you had ...
And what you lost

Thunder only happens when it's raining
Players only love you when they're playing

-- FLEETWOOD MAC - DREAMS

It snowed again here today and I am not happy.

NOT HAPPY.

Here is something to cheer myself (and hopefully you) up. To be honest, anything pink almost always cheers me up.

Chanel cupcakes from Cupcakes Nouveau.

Too pretty to eat.

Mother nature, are you there? It's me, Veronica. CHILL WITH THE SNOW. BRING ME SOME SUNSHINE AND WARMTH. Thanks so much.

On the bright side I had an awesome weekend I got to spend some time with a girlfriend I had not seen for a while. It was recently my best friend's birthday, so we had a party at her house last night then went to some shoebox club upstairs on top of a pub and had a blast there as well. I took a bunch of pictures but you only get to see one for now because I am waiting for my friend to upload some that she took so that I can post all of them for you guys.

I start a new job tomorrow! So excited it should be amazing! Details soon.

I recently bought two pairs of black pumps because I need to wear heels while I am working, the girls at my work dress so cute, I can't wait to show you guys! I also bought some accessories to spice up the plain black.

I needed something to do to avoid studying for my exam tomorrow so I made a shopping list of just a few items I would love to purchase in the upcoming future. The Miu Miu baithingsuit is amazing! I love the colour, the shape, and the little white bow accent. Perfect for me but I don't know if I would like the tan lines. Oh summer, please come faster!

Click to see it bigger!

Photos from Net-a-porter or YSL.com

Isabel Marant spring 2011

I love this outfit! It is chic and casual, with just the right amount of colour for me. I love her entire spring line it is to die for!

Out with some girlfriends! More pictures will be up soon, my outfit has two cut-out mesh sides that I am thinking about removing from the dress so that skin will be showing there. You will see what I mean soon!

Exam tomorrow as well (of course I am procrastinating by doing this blog) but it is a blessing in disguise that my friend has an exam tomorrow too, and she's much better at actually studying so she hasn't put her pictures up yet. Otherwise I would be on here for much longer and posting way more pictures!

Back to the books!

Happy Monday everybody!

Is anyone interested in a link exchange? I want to see some new blogs! Give me your links :)

Veronica

Electronic relaxation

2011-04-08T17:25:00.001-04:00

I heard that your dreams came true,

Guess she gave you things I didn't give to you

Old friend, why are you so shy?

Ain't like you to hold back or hide from the light,

I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited

But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it

I had hoped you'd see my face

And that you'd be reminded that for me it isn't over

-ADELE -- SOMEONE LIKE YOU

I went out to a club last night with my girlfriend and something interesting happened; I found a CD just hanging around. It was house music and when I put it on in my car I fell in love. Now that is some brilliant PR, promotional material that captures someone's attention randomly and they become a fan for life. I thought I'd hype him on here because the songs were awesome if you like house or electronic music then this is definitely worth checking out.

http://www.joeghostonline.com

One of my biggest pet peeves is when I forget to brush my teeth before I go to sleep in fact I am almost 24 years old and I still don't have a cavity. I went to my girlfriend's house unprepared and I was taking care of her at the end of the night because she had a few too many drinks, needless to say I did not brush my teeth before I went to bed and I HATED it, so it inspired me to give you guys a few of the beauty tricks I use to stay fresh when I am partying or out all night. If you are going out:

1) BRING A TOOTHBRUSH. Enough said.

SOME MORE ESSENTIALS

1) BODY SHOP body butter - The original, and amazing. This one is coconut with shimmer and as far as I know it is the only scent available with a shimmer and I usually just use it when I go out to the club. It is available in a plethora of flavours and without shimmer if that's not your thing.
2) FAST shampoo - Available at Trade Secrets. Contains herbs and amino acids to make your hair grow super fast, since we kill our hair with the dryer and straightener and that damage can prevent your hair from growing at full speed.
3) CAKE satin sugar hair and body powder - This is an amazing alternative to baby powder in your hair when it is a little greasy or you've been dancing hard all night. Throw a little of this on your roots and your hair will look like you just washed it and smell fantastic. I personally don't recommend use on your body.
4) PERFUME SAMPLES - Any brand you like in a smaller form will be handy in your clutch when you go out for the night.
5) MAC Concealer pot and studio fix are AMAZING. Studio fix gets rid of shine where the cover up is amazing for under the eyes when you look tired.

And now some pictures from my night out! I got dressed for the day time then decided to go out last minute so my outfit is pretty plain - I would have definitely added some colour to my outfit, plus my sweaterdress ended up being super hot!

Wearing:
Sweater - Mango
Sweater dress - H&M
Socks - Club Monaco
Necklace - Tiffany's
Bag - LV

Xoxo
Veronica

P.S. What do you guys think of the new header?

I'd rather have roses on my table than diamonds on my neck

2011-04-01T16:01:00.003-04:00

I've been alone with you inside my mind
And in my dreams I've kissed your lips a thousand times
I sometimes see you pass outside my door
Hello, is it me you're looking for?

I can see it in your eyes
I can see it in your smile
You're all I've ever wanted, (and) my arms are open wide
'Cause you know just what to say
And you know just what to do
And I want to tell you so much, I love you ...
-- HELLO - LIONEL RICHIE

I have the day off so I am hanging out here at home and I plan on going out tonight to have some fun. I have a pretty relaxed work weekend aside from the Statistics assignment I have no idea how to even begin. I have a collection of photographs I took during the last few weeks to share with you guys.

This photo is from a media networking event we held at my school for my Events Management class! It was quite a success. The theme was based on the Lionel Richie song and was called "Hello, Is It Me You're Looking For?" We had professionals in all of the streams in my program: journalism, public relations, image arts, and digital communications. My good friend Nikki Jumper from Nikki Jumper Photography was there and she touched the lives of many aspiring photographers. My other good friend Adnan from Adnan Media was there as well, he is one of the best marketing and promotions agents Toronto has ever seen. He is deeply involved in the Club and Entertainment scene and has a database of 6000+. One of the guest speakers I highly admired was Deb Weinstein from Strategic Objectives who has a fascinating career in public relations, television, and other media.

Listening to a public relations guest speaker...I call this my "learning" face. :)

First photo:
Scarf - Costa Blanca
Jacket - Zara
Flower hair clip - H&M

Second photo:
Sunglasses - Ralph Lauren
Silk scarf - Cynthia Rowley
Wool dress - Jacob
Necklace - Tiffany's

These were taken with my new Blackberry Torch where I spend a lot of time, in my Nissan driving to school. I took these before leaving my driveway at some ridiculously early time.

Time to share with you a few of the new items I have picked up lately.
I am dying to wear these BCBG ankle boots but I don't want to wreck them and the weather just is not co-operating with me yet.

I ordered these nude pumps from Beyond the Rack and I am proud to say that I am pleased with my FIRST EVER ONLINE PURCHASE. Actually I lied, I got a purse from ASOS a couple years ago but with shoes and clothes it is different because you actually have to gage your size and make the assumption that it is going to fit and be comfortable. But the verdict on the shoes is as follows:
SUCCESS! I LOVE THEM THE LEATHER IS PERFECT AND THEY FIT TRUE TO SIZE AND ARE COMFORTABLE.
About a week after ordering these shoes I made a clothing order, I will be sure to put the verdict on those items up once they arrive too.

Once the weather gets a little nicer and there isn't so much mud everywhere I plan to actually wear these shoes and get some scenic outfits shot for you guys.

New leather handbag from random boutique with a name I cannot remember.

Corset tops from Guess!

New dress from Bebe. I love the colour and the fit. I will definitely be doing an outfit post with this dress.

Photos from my closet!
Thanks for reading :)
Hope you all are enjoying your spring so far!

XO
Veronica

An optimist is the human personification of spring

2011-03-28T13:19:00.006-04:00

"There's nothing wrong with loving who you are,"
She said, "cause he made you perfect babe"
-- BORN THIS WAY - LADY GAGA

Spring is finally here, except here in Canada we certainly can't tell.
There is still snow on the ground and I still have to wear my winter jacket, leather gloves and a hat every time I leave my house.
I haven't had my camera out in quite a while. I am going to purchase a new lens and I have lots of new items and outfits to shoot for you guys. I have been a very bad fashion blogger because I have had zero spare time to take pictures for posts.
Here in Toronto it is fashion week so I hope to get a feature on that posted as well.
School is finished in three weeks and I am starting a new job! Stay tuned for details.
This is just a quick post to say I'm back from my long winter hibernation and mountains of classwork on top of the full-time delivery of beer and chicken wings.
My wardrobe is starting to contain a lot more colours! I am loving bright shades this season.
This is just a short inspiration post from the spring collections of a few designers. I've done a lot of shopping at these places lately.
Thanks for reading and sorry for being so lacking in the blogging department lately!

Bebe Spring 2011
I love the graffiti backdrop and bright colours as well as simple structure and detailing in these photos. The styling is funky and glamourous. Very inspirational for spring!

BCBG Spring 2011

Mango Spring 2011

M Missoni
photo from gilt.com

A few tips for the upcoming season...

COLOURS TO LOVE:
Orange, fuscia, gold, teal, yellow, nude, maroon
ACCESSORIES TO LOVE:
Flowers, flowers, flowers, wedges, belts, drop earrings, strappy sandals, bright coloured clutches
OTHER TRENDS:
Hourglass silhouettes, flared trousers, long loose waves, soft prints, colour blocking, black & white

COMING UP NEXT...
Beauty blog & spring outfit details!

XO Veronica

Be my Valentine

2011-02-14T12:58:00.012-05:00

It doesn't matter if you love him,
Or capital H-I-M
Just put your paws up
'Cause you were born this way, baby

My mama told me when I was young
We are all born superstars

She rolled my hair and put my lipstick on
In the glass of her boudoir

There's nothin wrong with lovin who you are
She said, "'cause he made you perfect, babe"
-- BORN THIS WAY - LADY GAGA

The weather has finally entered positive degrees (mostly) and I am smoked with work and school.

I can't wait for reading week (almost two weeks off!); I have some creative shoots planned for you guys.

Just a few pictures to get you in the mood for Valentine's Day.

Elisabetta Canalis for Roberto Cavalli lingerie

Victoria's Secret Valentine's Day 2011

Kate Moss for Agent Provocateur

Scarlett Johansson for Moet

Some pictures from last week at a club downtown Toronto. My girlfriend and I went to Wayback Wednesday which is a night of classic dance/euro hits, think DANCE MIX 95. Good times!

Marilyn Monroe in a Valentine's Day campaign from the 1940's.

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

Kisses & love,

Xoxo

Veronica

Wearing:
Top - Smart Set

Kilt - Le Chateau

Nylons - La Vie En Rose

Pearls - Gift

Booties - H&M

Plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose

2011-02-08T13:12:00.005-05:00

Take me away, to a place I've never been before...

It is still freezing here in Toronto, I am really looking forward to some warmer weather and much needed relaxation. I am loving my courses mostly but there is a lot of group work which can be hard to organize. I am planning events, working on my resume and digital portfolio, and trying not to fail Statistics.

Last night I spent the evening at the taping of the BEING FRANK show, which is a Canadian late-night talk show and I got to sit in the front row.

The TV show I work for, Musically Yours, Deirdre Mallehe has a beautiful elegant host who was a guest on the show along with a retired NHL player and a star from a Canadian television series, Being Erica.

I took some pictures with my Rebel, but I can't post them yet since the show has yet to air, they will be up this weekend.

I had a super busy weekend at the bar, it was UFC and Superbowl so I made a ton of cash which is great. I also sold the most BUD MINI JUGS at work so I got 100 dollars to spend at the mall and a chance to win a trip to Vegas. I recently bought some shoes from BCBG, ankle boots and flats. I also picked up three turtlenecks last week in a soft cashmere blend from Jacob, 40$ each (retail) but I got them for the price of three for ten dollars.

Just some pictures to share with you guys for today! And if you live in Canada make sure you check out Being Frank to see me in the audience this Friday. Check back this weekend for backstage photos. :) Hope the weather where you are is great and as always thanks for reading!

Me and Theo Fleury at hair and make up! He is such a nice guy with a touching story, pick up his book if you get a chance, Playing With Fire.

Getting ready in my bathroom and playing with my Rebel testing all the lighting. I am getting better with my camera!

Busy girl! Snapped this in my car before I left my house to go to the event. Sunglasses from Ralph Lauren.

My ten dollar purchase from Jacob. They are super soft and not itchy at all, and I love how they fit!

New shoes from BCBG! The leather is super soft and they are comfortable and of course gorgeous, excellent craftmanship!

Me on the set! I don't think I was supposed to get this picture taken but I love it so I am sharing it with you guys!

UPDATE **
Some more pictures from the show!!!

Theo Fleury and the host of Musically Yours, Deirdre Mallehe. For more information about the television show I am interning for, visit www.deirdremallehe.com.

It is so great to finally be working in the Media industry. I love bartending but I love PR more! Can not wait for more opportunities like this.

Outfit:
Skirt - Guess
Turtleneck - Jacob
Necklace - Tiffany's
Socks - Betsey Johnson
Boots - Aldo
New boots - BCBG
New flats - BCBG
Blazer (first picture) - Zara

XO Veronica