My friends and I had fun browsing the Fashion Sale that popped into town.
Meet Caroline and Anne – we scanned thru the fashion offerings and inspirations, then had lunch at a French Cafe.
Accessories were the best this time. Lots of hand-made, unique goodies.
Caroline knows my penchant for anything furry.
Another fun fashion night out with the Quebec Fashion Festival. Now we got to savor Uni(t)‘s blazers and army inspired summer gear.
The outing took place at The Boudoir Lounge, a chic downtown night club and bar.
I went for burning red accents this eve. I needed to feel that tickle only scarlet can give.
Live performance… the glam singer had had the same ideas about red accents.
“I’m gonna pop some tag…”
Yep, fashion keeps uniting us here and there. It’s fun to pop in, savor the moment and then loiter on uplifted.
Lately I’ve been struggling – again – with my inner darkness. Hard to tell from today’s color, huh! If only I could get deeply lost in a pink bubble. A soft, all-embracing, non-judgmental protective sphere.
Depression is such a tricky travel buddy. It comes and goes pretty much as it pleases. Now I’ve decided to get some help. An external ear to listen and assist me in finding solutions.
Here’s me and my bubbly love – pink champagne. The Sweets’ treat for his princess.
My friend Miss Cupcake‘s goodies.
Life’s tiny gold pebbles that I try to sprinkle along the way… so that darker days would become less.
Oh and then these, pink finger cookies. From our friends, delivered directly from the very land of Champagne. These are to be dipped into the fizzy, acid-y drink.
The citrus tones of bubbly marry to a marvel with the sugary tang of the air-light cookie.
These bygone fashion show images still rekindling my spring aspirations.
See that smile… well, so not depressed all the time. This glitzy gal.
Somewhere there shall my pink bubble be found.
I write about my struggles openly. Do not judge. It is to encourage, if ever you’re going thru same kind of stuff. You’re not alone. Pretty clothes and nice little treat-y bites can give a moment’s happiness.
Limitée vest, Limitée sweater, Limiteé skinnies
Quebec City is bathing in trendy waters with the Quebec Fashion Festival taking over the city. I popped in for some vogue inspirations at Versa Restaurant Bar. Boutique Kitsch showcased their spring and summer goodies.
Lots of peppy colors pranced around.
Turquoise was my game. Throw a rose in your hair… and off you go!
Lovely burning peach in the blazer.
Girly chic at its best.
At Versa you can dine in a contemporary atmosphere. Champagne and oysters. Well, my fling is just the first one.
My gal Yasmina came along. We had a chic little time. Chatting and contemplating summer doings.
Beachy stuff on my mind. Maine shore shall it be.
Pop up the cork, girl!
There was equally a model contest. I voted for this chic chick. There is something Kate Winslety about her. She carried herself so uniquely.
So, will you go peachy dressy or minty skinny?
This spring is definitely about black and white – à la Marc Jacobs or Michael Kors. I concocted my version of the trend for a brunch out with the Sweets. Lush fruits, moist cheese, fluffy whole wheat bread, muffins to make the deal sweeter… and Starbucks coffee. All in a scenic tower restaurant that turns around in an hour.
These delicious tarts – and other yummies that follow – are from the potluck I organized at my church. I’m turning into quite a social buzzer. Who would have thought since the kitchen and I mostly like our distances. I wish I had a passion for cooking. But something else always ends up grabbing my attention. Blogging, jogs, Starbucking and movies.
I saw a film Stoker with my gal Yasmina. It was a mysterious experience. Stylishly frigid- chilly chic really is the word – as in atmosphere. Nicole Kidman as glamorous as ever. Her pale skin always ends up me identifying to her. How wonderful it is to see her embracing that feature. To see it as unique and not something to change or hide. As I did my long younger years.
I am hugging life at this moment. Really thinking about mindfulness.
At church I’ll also be organizing an event I’ve named Soul Cafe. It will be a forum to talk about inspiration. How to find our uniqueness. What is inspiration and how to get to it?
To me inspiration is that boosting event or experience that pushes you into doing things that flow from within. It is that desire to go forth and create. The conviction that what I do matters and is of utmost importance.
How does inspiration come about? Mine stems from beautiful, or my eye-pleasing surroundings, kind and encouraging exchanges and comments from others concerning my art, writing or other endeavors. I am also inspired by creative and sunny people – the ones that have that positivity and generosity radiating around them.
Look, the hubs is bathing in the pale spring sun…
Kind words can do so much. As a teacher I don’t always realize how important every me-made comment is. I can hoist up, or crash down.
My Sweets got me this chic croco skin phone cover. Along with a Starbucks coffee mug. Everyday glamour it is when using those gold bits.
My business has been a bit down so I have run across the city placing ads. I got one new contact already. Hopefully many more will follow.
I’m about making everyday sweeter with unique fashion, creative art and encouraging teaching. I travel this world to see all of its beauty – one gorgeous person at a time.
Camaieu dress, Etam cardigan, Arden hair barrettes
I grew up in Finland. As many of you know already. Since then I have moved around. First came Wisconsin, USA, then Florida. After that I opted for Paris, France, and now I live in Quebec City, Canada. Traveling and relocating is my life. That is what I’m passionate about. Even if – like often any good thing in life – it has a costly price. Being far away from my childhood family.
So as a real Scandinavian, I should know my peppy colors, big styled flowers and bold stripes alike. Spring is a perfect time for them to pop up on front stage.
Look, my sis is showing her choice of Converse. I love her mix-and-match, boho chic style. Not exactly alike to mine, but that’s where the magic lies. Figuring out Your Style Stardom. Not comparing. Not looking back, just trusting your picks and pieces.
Ottawan skylines from the Parliament Peace Tower. You can visit the birthplace of Canadian politics. Tours begin three times in an hour. They are free and take 40mins. Just make sure to go there early, the first fun starts at nine.
A cute Sicilian coffee shop in Helsinki, Finland. My secret of buzzing around like a crazy little butterfly on this globe of ours – appreciating little things right where I am. Ottawa is a magnificent mini metropolis. Smells of fresh coffee coming out of ByWard Markets cafés. Shops to pop in and have a real conversation, not always the case in real super-sized towns.
The Fairmont Hotel. I went inside. Such lush sofas they had.
Some more of those Ottawa Obama cookies.
The Rideau Shopping Mall. Spring was in the air. I fell for Forever 21… what’s new, huh? Another lovely little sexy skirt-ey.
Isn’t she chic?
Traveling is what opens your heart. It enables you to realize tons of stuff about you, your life back home and your priorities. Take a trip, even across the street. Do it with mindfulness. Journal your thoughts. Get to know you. Ask – What makes you You?