The Style Spy – Girl of the Week
I was so flattered when I received the email from Aliyah of TheStyleSpy.com to be their next Girl of the Week – I had actually seen their site before (well, being a popular Vancouver go-to online for fashion, only natural!) While I don’t take good photos (heh. heh. it’s a curse – don’t be too hard on what I’m wearing it’ll hurt), I’m really thankful to be featured on their site.
Aliyah, I think you’re what they call “the-bomb-diggety”. Thanks gals! Check out my interview after the jump or here.
I stumbled upon UrbaneBloc a couple months ago and was astounded at how great the blog looked. Not to mention the fact that the daily posts are always little tongue-and-cheek. UrbaneBloc is run by the lovely and talented GLORIA CHIK from Toronto. With a penchant for pretty things, big cameras, graphic design and magazines this blog has become part of my morning ‘blog routine’ (I know you have one too). Ladies, meet Gloria.
Wearing… I’m wearing a sheer cardigan from Club Monaco, a skirt from who-knows-where (but I know it was $9.00 and a size too big so I pin it), a waist belt from Rudsak, tights from H&M, and the shoes that I’m not wearing are vintage from Kensington Market. The necklace is from the CNE circa 2004 (cube stones, love it!). Oh, I’m sitting on a mini table from IKEA that I am totally, utterly smitten with still.
Personal style… It’s a mishmash – I pick out things that I enjoy surprising people with (“What do you mean it’s vintage?!” or, “I can’t believe you bought that there!”). I’d say it’s pretty girly these days, but I have my hipster moments (can’t say no to plaid).
Online reading list… I’m addicted to Miss Yulanda from littlethoughts, Trungstar from CONTRA, and of course my Toronto faves finalfashion.ca and iwantigot.geekigirl.com
Must-have magazines… Metropop (they gave me an inflatable Onitsuka Tiger shoe, I have to love them), Lula Magazine (so incredible rich in imagery), also Elle and Flare are good flip throughs.
Favourite designers… Adrienne Butikofer is amazing, check out her fall line – I could pass out, Mikhael Kale gives me shivers, love Twinkle by Wenlen, and Stella McCartney.
Top shops… I’m not going to lie, I’m addicted to Club Monaco (love bright accents and pushing the boundaries of business casual), Rudsak, Kensington Market (there was a place called Nana that’s run by some adorable Japanese folk – they’ve since moved), and my biggest secret – Old Navy clearance (once I got a dress from there for $17.00 because I knew I would ruin it for New Years)
Most treasured possession… Right now it’s a felt-based blazer with crest-emblazoned buttons. I’ll never tell you where it’s from though.
Currently craving… A baggy jersey tank with a mini pocket – you’ve seen them, don’t lie. Could do it in silk too.
Best find ever… Leather cone-heeled booties from Feet First that were 70% off (say yes to quality shoes for $40).
Investment pieces or frugal frocks… Both! It depends – purses are a good investment piece, frugal frocks are good when it’s a seasonal / out there piece. Who wants to spend exuberant amounts of money on a tiered tank top? Not I, says I.
Beauty bag… The Metropolis Ceramic Straightener – because it curls too, Rosebud Lip Salve, C.O. Bigelow’s Pomegranate Body Wash, and giant 1.5L waters from Shoppers Drug Mart.
Style icons… Nicole Ritchie-post-trashy-black-hair days, the mom’s still got it, she’s adorable! And I’m not going to lie; Gossip Girl has me hooked on clothing selection alone.
Why do you think fashion and style blogs have becomes so popular… It’s accessible, it’s fun to read, and bloggers are just genuinely amazing folk for the most part. They’ve got character and let it be known. It’s difficult to find a quality blog that you can go to and trust that they’ll present something engaging, lighthearted, and visually pleasing.
Fashion commandments… Never wear crocs, if you can’t lift your arms the top’s way too tight, and wear what you like without paying heed to the brand (most people like my randomly cheap wares – so don’t judge by label!)
Hey lady, thanks for the shout out! Although that mispelling of my name takes the cake :P You should post more personal style photos!
eeks! sorry yulanda, that was my bad (someone from work has the name that I put in the interview) – you know I love your blog (: I’ve fixed it in my post
lol I’m definitely not a photographer but I would love to! takes a lot of practice I’m sure!
It’s alright, I found it amusing :) But thanks for fixing it! Also, I forgot to congratulate you! I tried to add a PS after posting my last comment, but your site momentarily stopped working for me (weird!).
Aw, I just like seeing your style. As long as it’s in focus, I’m sure many readers will be happy to see what you’re wearing!
thanks so much! your blog is so inspiring, we should completely make an outing of going shopping together sometime – let me know what you think!! :)
I’m totally down for some shopping fun!
How cute are you in the pic G.I.R.L! ;D Congrats!
aw thanks josette! yulanda – your name is fixed everywhere now (: going to email you!!
I can’t wait to sell your quotes from the board to the press after you hit the even bigger time. Congrats.
thanks h-d! just promise me to donate a portion of your profits (aka $4.00 from my dad) to hawflakes – they need the help.
Hi Gloria, thanks for the shout out! I love you!
cute picture too :)
aw adrienne, you know I love your stuff (and you!) – how are you doing? has the baby arrived yet (:?? share it all!
Couldn’t have had a sweeter girl of the week. loves!!
hi gloria
your site is fantastic! most of the style blogs i read are american so it’s so nice to read yours since you talk about stores i recognize and can actually go to :D hahah
anyways, i’ve been reading your site for awhile now but didn’t know your name until this post, so now i’m wondering…did you go to sam steele?
aww thanks Aliyah!
And hey Claudia – thanks so much! :) All about the Canadian culture right here – thanks for the comment!
And yes, I did go to Sam Steele – did we go there the same time?
yep we did! but you probably don’t remember me because i’m 3 years younger. i think we may have been reading buddies or something hahah :)
aw – drats. but thanks so much for commenting! reading buddies were the best – though I don’t remember any of mine so you have some fab recollection!
how are you – what have you been up to since then? when I go back to the school to vote I still see pictures of myself lol!
hahah yea same here! except i haven’t been back in ages cause i moved out of the area =(
i haven’t been up to much, i go to waterloo now and it smells like manure (for realssss).
oh bummer! and I totally hear about the manure smell – that’s why I didn’t go! kidding. I stayed in town for school.
are you taking something like engineering there? (:
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