Weekend antics

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

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

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

"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