Throwback Thursdays - Younger Years

 

 

Elementary school was when I first started to take interest in what I wore. While everybody in my school was wearing Nike, Jordans and Puma, I stepped out of the box and purchased a pair of black, high-top Converses. Most of my classmates made fun of me and called them "clown shoes", and it didn't help that my gym teacher chuckled and said "Oh, I remember when I wore Chuck Taylors in the 80's!" in front of everybody. I also had weird bald spots as a toddler and my hair didn't grow fast or evenly, so strangers always thought I was a boy. I was pretty much decked out in Gap during my younger years, which is funny, because I work there now.

At Chinatown in killer floral pants; my rebel days included jeans, converses, studded belts and band t-shirts; my sweet lion king outfit and my mom always clipped or tied a piece of hair up to assure strangers I was a girl; more floral! this jumpsuit is too cute; had my birthday party at a burger king and was forced to wear this poufy dress; wore this dress with sheer mesh/lace at the top, my brother is on the right; at the beach in a tie-dyed bathing suit; wow so hipster in 90's style windbreaker and on a bike in a forest (camping trip).

10 Things For Fall

 

 

 

  

 

 

The proportions of these images are horrible. Aside from that... I'm big on making wishlists. Here are some of my fall NECESSITIES!

1. Cable sweater by Gap in Soft Ivory - I absolutely love this sweater. I have it in grey already and I wear it a lot. It can be casual with jeans or fancier with a mini skirt and heels.

2. Broken-in straight khakis by Gap in Icon Wash - I also have these pants in the coral colour (from the summer collection). They're SO comfy and provide perfect slouch. I want to pair them with manly brogues and pretty knits. 

3. 1969 ankle zip legging jeans by Gap in Tropic Green - These pants are a much darker forest green in real life. So gorgeous and would be perfect with the cable knit sweater. I've been dying for forest green pants!

4. Venice wedge sneaker by Jeffrey Campbell - I did a post about these wedges here. I finally decided I want the red ones. I will most likely purchase the black ones if they go on sale, or another style of sneaker wedges in black. Kicks are in baby!

5. Floppy brim fedora by Rag & Bone - Since last fall, I've loved and lusted over Rag & Bone fedoras (as well as their other accessories). I want a brown or reddish-brown one with a straight brim and a masculine feel. 

6. Midsized chronograph watch by Michael Kors - I don't even have a watch, can you believe it? I haven't jumped on the oversized gold watch train yet, but I definitely will this season. Gold is classic. I will literally wear this watch everyday.

7. Wayfarer by Ray Ban - It's been too long since I've wanted a pair of Ray Bans. I think this fall will finally be the time I purchase them. They're so classic and can instantly casualize an outfit paired with messy, beachy waves, or make an outfit look sleek paired with a slicked-back ponytail.

8. Illusion d'ombre eyeshadow by Chanel in Illusoire - I've seen this product in one of Pixiwoo's videos and ooh'd and ahh'd at how gorgeous it looks on the eyelid (smoked out, of course). I've been loving Chanel makeup lately!

9. Rouge pur couture glossy stain by YSL in Violet Edition - Plum lips are my go-to statement lip colour for fall every year. That and burgundy. I already have this product in Orange de Chine and love the consistency and staying power. Absolutely amazing product, I suggest you go to your local Sephora and try it out!

10. Naked 2 palette by Urban Decay - I use the original Naked palette on a daily basis. The staying power is awesome since I have pretty oily eyelids. I still prefer MAC eyeshadows but it's so convenient to have all the perfect colours in one place. Therefore I need the Naked 2!

Coralista

Couldn't get someone to take pictures for me today so I pulled out the old tripod. Pictures actually didn't come out too bad. To be honest, I'm usually more into the whole grunge look but lately I've been decked out in chiffon, lace, colours. It's strange. Ps. these $5 Urban Outfitters shoes were a Godsend. 

Aerie top, Forever 21 necklace, Gap broken-in straight khaki, Urban Outfitters shoes; YSL rouge volupté on my lips in '29 - opera rose'

Throwback Thursdays - School Dance and Prom

If you asked anybody who knows me, or even went to high school with me, about my style, I assure you that every one of them would have something different to say about it. Nevertheless, I went through many style phases in high school - most of which I WHOLE HEARTEDLY regret. Marissa circa 2007-2008 was a scene kid. Yeah, remember those Myspace whores with the ultra teased hair, black eyeliner, and hoodies/coloured skinny jeans/vans? That was me. I'm not talking 'emo kid', I'm talking full-on scene queen. I've seriously tried to eradicate that part of my life, but it's next to impossible with Facebook these days. Throughout the 9th grade I started wearing my mom's vintage clothes and I was really into pin-up makeup and fashion. I definitely half-assed that style and looked ridiculous. I met my best friend Meghan (Maquettex) in grade 10 and together, we started to get into 'Urban Outfitters' style as well as taking an interest in high fashion. I think it was only until my senior year in high school that I started having an eye for styling and putting together outfits. Everything before that was more like "Ooo, I like this leopard hoodie, let's wear it with these purple skinny jeans and zebra striped shoes and pile on Hello Kitty jewelry!" I wanted to be out there all the time. I still am, but I've learned to be subtle when I have to. 

Meghan and I at our first (and last) school dance during our senior year. Yeah, we were never into them. Wore a lace dress from H&M with a thrifted flannel shirt over it and military boots that were Meghan's. Even loved 90s grunge then; Prom. I wore a cheap but beautiful chiffon lavender dress from Light in the Box, Meghan in a stunning tiered dress from BHLDN, and our other friend Joji in a pink rose-ruffle dress from BCBG; My friend Jackie and I. Her dress was cinched at the waist with Swarovski crystal snowflakes.

Tea Time

This lime green dress with my orange-red nails reminds me of a V8 cocktail with a celery in it. No? Okay. I wore this outfit to my great uncle's 80th birthday dinner party. Usually I'm not really into lace dresses but I fell in love with the colour and the fact that it's backless. Got the dress on sale for $30. If you wanna know how to do this 5 minute braided updo, part of my back to school segment, check it out here.

Zara court shoes; Zara cocktail dress; 'Kourt is Red-y for a Pedi' nail polish by Kardashian Kolor by Nicole by OPI (lol)

American Apparel Goodies

I apologize for the terrible pictures. So as you can see... the American Apparel warehouse sale (at 5430 Ferrier, 10-minute walk from Namur metro station) was fantastic! I grabbed a lot of things for a really low price.

1. Chiffon oversized button up (plaid and white) - $35, retailed for $65 online and in store. My all year round staple! I wear this with absolutely everything and it's the only chiffon blouse that has really nice draping on the body. 

2. T-shirt romper (striped) - $20, retailed for $48 online and in store. It's so Sweeney Todd I LOVE IT. I wear it to sleep and when I'm going to the mall or something. You can also wear a skirt over it and it'll look like a tucked-in t-shirt. 

3. Tri-blend tank (grey) - $12, retailed for $24 online and in store. Just a nice basic to have and I absolutely love the tri-blend. Bought this for the boyf. 

4. Chiffon double-layered shirred waist skirt (white) - $20, retailed for $47 online and in store. This was one of my must-haves and has been on my wishlist for a while. I'm so glad I found it! Perfect with a knit sweater + over the knee socks + boots for the fall. 

5. Chiffon double-layered full length skirt (burgundy) - $35, retailed for $66 online and in store. This was also one of my must-haves for this fall. The colour is one of my favourites for the coming season. 

6. The disco pant (navy blue) - My fall and winter staple! I have the black one and paid a cheap price of $55 at Woodbury Commons two years ago versus $92 online and in store. This one, however was $35, can you believe it? 

My Brother

My brother is stylish. This is what he wore today. Enjoy :)

Instagram Diary

$30 outfit from H&M sales; Osheaga with Megz; DIY 90's backstreet boys t-shirt; fake glasses fro F21; wishing my hair was that blonde; no makeup; my favourite rings and perfume; my statue of liberty headband from UO; lovely pastel satchel; bbq corn in the summertime; loving the app PicToon; lovely makeup with Girl About Town by MAC on my lips.