514 Outfit Post – Night Owl Escape
- DVF Aztec wrap dress
- DVF Leather jacket
- Coach Booties
- Marc by Marc Jacobs bag
- Gucci Watch
- John Hardy Bamboo hoop earrings
- Thomas Sabo charm necklace
- MAC lipstick in Rebel
On a Side Note…
It’s Friday Lovers! The week is almost done and I am super psyched for the weekend! I have been catching up on the second season of True Blood and am officially ADDICTED!!! They are coming out with a Tru Blood drink in Blood Orange!!! Pre-order here! Must. Get. Mine!!!
514 Outfit Post – Montreal Architectural Treat
Beauty is inevitably all around the 514…
I’ve been cruisin‘ around in the convertible as of late with the top off, and well… you can really see the world! Look up! Look up! For the first time in a long time I am becoming more and more aware of the beautiful commercial buildings of the downtown 514. Couldn’t help but scope out some fresh cut fashion while I was at it… besides, everything IS relative…
… proof that Gareth Pugh is a GOD…
Shapes, forms, raw materials… be it a building or a dress, the same formula applies to the aesthetic equation…
I wouldn’t even believe you if you told me you have seen clothespins look more glamorous than in the pic above… I wouldn’t even believe you…
What I’m Wearing
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DVF silk wrap top
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Rudsak leather mini skirt
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Nine West bow heels
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Ring and earrings from Limite (all together they cost me about $10… ummm… yeah!!!)
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MAC lipstick in Rebel
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OPI nailpolish in “Do You Lilac It”
… the weekend is sneaking up on us all… hang in there!
514 Outfit Post – Summer Love
What I’m Wearing-
Narcisco Rodriguez flower beaded applique top
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Parasuco jeans
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Nine West satin peeptoe pumps
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Aldo accessories ring and ribbon chain necklace
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Kaufman de Suisse diamond earrings
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Gucci Watch
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BCBG chain purse
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MAC underage lipglass
… On a Side Note…
This is the exterior of my new apartment – it no longer looks like a construction site! Heray for that! Dosn’t keep me from releasing my “inner stripper” and making an ass out of myself in front of a classy building though… 
Aye… girls just gotta have fun! Babe is being Mr. Annoyo today, but I’m still showin’ him some love… lucky bastard… 
Actually, it may just be because he is rockin’ some sexy Twilight hair… Mmmmmmm
Happy Weekend!
What I’m Lovin’…
Sending out some love to my babe last night…
… and getting some back this morning Aren’t they beautiful!? I woke up to these! Talk about choosing the right side of the bed!
My new bike! The cruiser is finally COMPLETELY assembled and lookin‘ mighty fine if I may say so myself (thanks babe)! Going to fill up the tires with air and take it for a spin today…
Adding to artwork! If you weren’t already “in the know”, Vlad rescued a half finished canvas a few months back for me from the garbage room in our ex-building… soooo… a few sharpie paint purchases later we added a few of our own detailing… I did the “stripperesque” lady above…
… here are her boots… and a randomly kissed flower…
… and an uber cool couple debating life together…
… and a stoned kitty! Who knew!
Isn’t this monkey INSANE??? This is from the canvas’ previous owner/artist.
Mad Skillz
I currently cannot get enough of this Body Shop Papaya Bubble Bath… the summer always makes me fruit crazy
Just bought MAC’s lip conditioner spf 15 in Fuchsia… LOVES it, and best of all it’s not sticky… no more pulling your hair strands and random bugs off your fly trap lips! Heray for that!
My favorite paper weight reminder… live it. Breathe it.
I am currently TOTALLY digging my personal collection of colorful art. YUM.
A good friend made this one…
… and my grand mother made this one!
Have you gotten a chance to get to know Jamie Oliver? Well if you haven’t, I strongly suggest you be on your way – this boy can COOK! Centered and based on fresh ingredients, herbs and spices, he makes beautiful, flavourful and inspiringly deliciously simple recipes that will become staples in your personal eating memoirs
I will be attempting the smashed cherry tomato and kalamata olive salad to bring to a BBQ tonight – yet another thing I am LOVING!!!
Austrian Mozart truffle chocolates… our couch surfer brought them for us and I am IN LOVE.
Writing. I have been writing up a storm… maybe that is why I am feeling so good lately… I find it to be such a personal form of therapy! Beautiful! Oh, and discounted, gorgeous stationary always helps with inspiration and curing writers block…
Renting movies! 
Erotic french fiction. I recently picked this up from a second hand bookstore (thanks Terry!) and am adoring the poetic nature of the writing. The french (Parisian that is) have such a beautiful language that I really should indulge in more… and as far as the stories, they are romantic, kinky and incredibly naughty and scandalous! The french do it well and give me some good ideas Makes this kind of read even more of a treat!
… oh… and oldies are always goodies… listening to a lot of Ella Fitzgerald, Marilyn Monroe, Bing Crosby, Carol Welsman… I could go on forever. I am feeling rather glamorous today because of it
and THAT is always a GREAT thing!
Have a beautiful Friday Darlings
514 Outfit Post – Artful Urban
Today Vlad and I started off at work, and ended up seizing the day and playing hookie in the sun (hey, when you work for yourself there is no boss to piss off)… soooooo, naturally we headed straight for the old port to sip some watermelon sangria and lounge on a terasse! Happy Happy Friday!
First stop… the marina…
… second stop… some eats
Babe was looking mighty fine today, if I may say so myself!
Third and certainly my most favorite stop… the art gallery! The Yves Laroche Gallery here in the 514 is my most favorite stop when I hit up the old port… carrying many up-and-coming artists from around the world with very distinct styles such as Jonathan Bergeron, Chris Ryniak, Martin Wittfooth, Shawn Barber, Turf One… and my most favorite of all…. Jon Todd (heart). Here are some of Todd’s beautiful creations carrying his distinct and breathtaking style… ENJOY!
Most of his peices feature these beautiful dark haired beauties with satanic symbolism and mexican skulls… dark and seductive animals all mixed in with a folk art flair are ever present in his work. Can you see now why I adore this man?!?
While at the gallery… Vlad bought me a gift!
A beautiful Zilon canvas mounted print “Perfume of Deception”… I have been coveting it for months Thanks babe!
Babe was uuuuber annoying today, but I still loves him What I’m Wearing
- DVF side tie dress
- Nine West Wedges
- Marc by Marc Jacobs clutch – click here to win your own!
- Bedo horn necklace
- Janet Miller Tahitian Pearl Ring
- Ray Ban Classic Aviators
- John Hardy Bamboo hoop earrings
- MAC Tinted Lip Conditioner spf 15 in Gentle Coral
such a beautiful day… supposed to rain tomorrow… 
…These are a few of my favorite Montreal Things…
Randomn and beautiful brick wall art… it’s all around the city!
I found this super cool iron sculpture-like thing on the outside of a mexican restaurant… love the shapes!
We are blessed here to have some of the most amazing europeen coffee here in the 514… I loooove my lattes! Take that Starbucks!
Perfectly blended martinis from W Hotel Lounge…. mmmm… a la rose is an all time fave… served with a fresh orchid on the side of the glass Luxe.
Holt Renfrew Department Store and Blogger appreciation! Celebrating Garance Dore, Bryan Boy and Sea of Shoes! WoW… famous bloggies!!!
Breakfast at Tiffany’s… the Oceane dish is probably my all time favorite version of Eggs Benedict… mmmmm…
Vanilla Smack Cupcakes with colored frosting from Cho’cola Bakery on Monkland Street… mmmmm…. *drool*
They make some other great flavors like s’mores, boston cream, ginger orange, etc… DELECTABLE TREATS!
The freshest local ice cream from Quebec… Bilboquet! My favorite flavour… Cacaophonie… chocolate ice cream, white chocolate chunks with fudge, brownies and pecans… mmmmmm (for a lighter choice, the raspberry frozen yogurt above is a great tangy alternative).514 Outfit Post & Austrian Couch Surfers…
What I’m Wearing
- Parasuco studded jeans
- H&M top
- DVF Leather Jacket
- Silk Turquoise Scarf
- Marc by Marc Jacobs Bag
- Michael Kors Silver Belt
- Christian Louboutin teal pumps
For the past few days, Vlad and I have been hosts to an Austrian Couch Surfer (yes, there is an amazing on-line community of people who need couches to crash on when visiting your city! How freakin‘ cool is that?!?)… Let me formally introduce you to the awesome and beautiful Miss Hanna (them crazy Austrians)!
Hanna has an awesome eye for vintage finds (we attempted some raids at the local thrift shops without much luck), here I snapped up some pics of her personal style…
Super awesome vintage winged belt…
Leather braided sandals (they are mine but look so much better on HER feet!!!)
Ummmm… how much does she look like Juliette Binoche here (the beautiful actress who starred in the movie “Chocolat” alongside Johnny Depp)?
My ostrich skin wallet from South Africa
A peek inside my bag…
Vlad and I brought her out to Juliette & Chocolat – a restaurant whose menu is composed almost entirely of chocolate inspired dishes! Crepes, fondue, hot chocolate, milkshakes, ice cream… you name it – it’s yours!
I tried the Ghanese Vintage Hot Milk Chocolate… with honey undertones and a bit of a bitter dark chocolate aftertaste… 40.5% cocoa! This is what this restaurant is known for… entertaining chocolate conaisseurs such as myself
Yummmm….. yummmm…. yummmmm…
If anyone is ever in the Montreal area and needs a couch to crash on… Bloggers are more than welcome
I will give you a great tour of the 514!
Happy Day!
Theme Park Fun
Yesterday felt like the first day of summer to me… cause I went to the amusement park LaRonde here in Montreal!!! Needless to say it was AMAZING! The sun was shining, it was beautiful out and there was lots of action.
We went on
I only took this when I got home, but I got an airbrush tatoo… the classic Betty Boop! Vlad likes it but made it clear that if I got a real tatoo one day it would highten my “white trash” level. Lovely. Boys always know the right things to say…
I love this pic cause Chris looks half rooster, half Chris… priceless…
This f-ing “tomato” or whatever it is continually haunted me all day yesterday… what it’s purpose is I don’t know (I guess just to mess with my head… bastard tomato…)… but c’mon… how creepy is that thing?!? I can’t be the only one here…
And the teacup hysteria begins… I LOVE rides that spin… you wouldn’t believe how much I love tilt-a-whirls and spinning saucers and disc… It just makes me laugh uncontrollably…
Happy summer!514 Outfit Post – Green with Envy
What I’m Wearing
- American Apparel tie dress in emerald green (if you don’t already have one… what are you waiting for? You can wear it a ridiculous amount of ways, and ohhh so comfy!)
- Patent nude Louboutin open toe pumps… my fave
- Crocodile belt (I scored this in South Africa at a trade shop!!! It IS real, and cost me approx. $100 – AMAZING!!!)
P.S. Today I did a makeup tutorial for the punk/goth/metal/rock band Fattooth! I will have pics up soon of the guys doing their own extreme makeup and a vid of the photoshoot! They will be touring North America this summer (check out tour dates here) Fun fun fun! Tomorrow I hit up the theme park LaRonde here in the 514… more fun fun fun… I’m liking the direction this week is taking…
Study, Study, Study…
So tomorrow I go for my full day Restricted Firearms course and exams from 8am till 9pm (3 freakin‘ tests to pass… who am I, Rocky?!)… with of course Mr. Babe in hand…
Soooo… today was spent achieving caffeine highs, retaining terms like muzzle loader, bore, magnums and muskets…
Thank god for the beautifully sunny Montreal day… the terasse cram session did me good Wish me luck… here I go!!!
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Why Am I Taking This Course??? (Me with a Gun… Whaaaa?????)
So, naturally I get asked this quite a lot. What is my interest in learning about firearms (guns), and what the hell am I gonna use it for?!? No worries fine peoples, I am not planning to go all Schwarzenegger on your asses…. lol
I actually signed up with my beau to take this course primarily to understand the safety measures of a gun (how to unload, how to handle a loaded gun and disarm it)… cause maybe really I’m just paranoid, but you never know when a foreign object like this may someday threaten your life (or worse – your families). I am Canadian (born and raised in the 514), and firearms are very much shunned up here. I have always been taught to fear these weapons (and, well if one is pointed in your face… I always will), but I would like to shake that general fright with a little detailled understanding.
Secondly, I was curious about how everything functions, why they use what for what and all the crazy terminology (what the hell does 9mm magnum MEAN?!?!? At least now I might be able to understand action movies a bit more like a guy .
Third, what sounds cooler than checking out the shooting range?
At the end of the day it is just another skill to add to the resume. Another experience to take with me that will bleed into my others and make me a broader range person… and who knows, maybe taking this course was meant to be and one day I can save a life. That right there is the only reason I need.
REMEMBER KIDS… KNOWLEDGE = POWER
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