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shoes make the wo-man February 12 2012
My feet are in need of an overhaul. They are taking a pounding out here (no pun intended) walking everywhere, miles on end. Had to splurge and buy myself some new walking boots, that offer comfort and a little bit of fashion....these two things are mighty hard to come by. I went to 7 different shoe stores. I kid you not.
Finally I settled on these. They have the gummiest sole ever. I was bouncing...
a simple i love you means more then money February 11 2012
Everyone loves a good love story. Send me yours. I'd love to share it on my blog! My favourite story will receive a Hattitude necklace www.GotHattitude.comHere's my love story.
Happy almost Valentines day!
christmas break memories... February 09 2012
some things I've noticed about vancouver city1. Starbucks Heaven (or hell, depending if you're a coffee drinker or not). There is a Starbucks (and yes spell check made me put a capital 'S' on starbucks or it said it was spelt wrong!...I fear starbucks may one day take over the world) on every street corner, and two in between those street corners! sacre bleu!
2. Parking facade.They have the old...
that time I went to Victoria... February 08 2012
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| A beach we drove an hour 1/2 to get to, to go surfing |
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| beautiful drift wood, with bull kelp seaweed |
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| victoria...stunning |
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| 'underground' surfing competition in China Beach |
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| I chickened out going surfing (on the account that I did not want to get hyperthermia)...maybe i'll try again in Tofino. This is Tristan and John getting ready to ride some waves, wild styles. |
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| dog fights 24/7 on this China Beach,... |
Tristan goes Vintage February 07 2012
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| Tristan's first piece of vintage clothing, a new to him blazer. Doesn't he look smart. My brain washing techniques seem to be working. |
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| The things I got at a thrift store...cute how they used cards for their price tags, idea for Hattitude? On the right you will see a perfect st. paddy's day shirt! |
Stanley Park February 02 2012
On another note, did anyone see Bomb girls last night!? I'm kind of really diggin' that show. If I could go back in time, I think I was born for the 40's. What great style it was back then. Swoon.
Gastown February 01 2012
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| a grey day in vancouver in the evening. I don't even mind the rain, it's kind of warm and I'm just so ecstatic to be walking everywhere |
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| I like how Vancouver leaves their holiday twinkle lights up in to february. It makes the city so pretty |
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| I love Vancouver for this reason. What city has a community garden RIGHT in the heart of the city? probably not toronto. |
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| a wicked hotel. I am throughly... |
shopping for veggies...who knew January 29 2012
Arrived in Vancouver last night. A bumpy ride, but no crying babies.
A shocked me when we came from the airport in the taxi to the apartment building,"but why are the lights floating in mid air?" "they're mountains hattie" AWESOME
Woke up this morning, with the weather being grey and a little rain.
Today two hours spent walking around the City, lunch at a hamburger joint, shopping for fresh...
BC here I come Bara Cuda baby. January 28 2012
Today we are leaving for BC. Vancouver for the next three months! How exciting! I have a ton of posts to do, but alas I have been busy packing and getting ready. I'm been twiddling my thumbs since two weeks ago, waiting for the count down to be here!Later tonight we will be in Vancouver. Hello BC. See you in three months Ontario :)
women, wine and wellness event January 24 2012
Hattitude makin' headlines in bolton at some local events. I've been busy before I fly off to vancouver. Three days and counting!
I took my lovely, darling, friend nicole along for the work evening with me.
After forgetting the bags to put the jewels in, falling down the steps in the rain, scraping up my sweater on the gravel...all in all it was a very successful night!
Back to packing for my three...
a birthday surprise January 07 2012
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| out for dinner |
The day started out with home made crepes for lunch, a room full of balloons to swim through, a snazzy orange, vintage 1920's bakelite, umbrella for vancouver gift, and then ending with dinner at the Millcroft inn. What a lovely lovely 24th birthday.
It was a great Christmas Break but, now it's back to the grindstone. Hattitude 2012 collection...
on a bicycle for two January 04 2012
while reading this post...press play and listen to the song.This is a custom necklace I did over the holidays for someone who builds old antique bikes. He is building me a custom bike. Taking old parts from vintage bikes and making them new. A perfect fit for what I do with my jewellery. Taking old pieces and making them new again. This piece was the perfect gift for him to give his new lovely...
NYE 2012 January 02 2012
Happy New Years everyone! Recovered from your evening out on the town? NYE for us, started out with Karaoke at my brothers, then Pizza. Yum. It ended with a house party downtown and champagne.
Here's to 2012 being amazing! Tristan and I move to Vancouver in 16 days....yikes! Ask me if I've started packing? That would be a Negative.
How does one pack for 4 months?
That is two seasons...One...
gifts for under the tree November 24 2011
This weekend is the jewellery show!
I have 80 necklaces, tons of bracelets and a lot of earrings to view and purchase for Christmas (or treat yourself!)
Make it easy this year, get complimentary gift wrapped boxes to go straight under your tree for those you love!
cheerio darling November 21 2011
Hat: Vintage, Cabaret on Queen
Watch: Pawn shop
Rings: Same pawn shop
Belt: Mothers
Dress: Clothing Swap (caitlins?)
Bracelets and Necklace: Hattitude Jewellery
Top of the morning darlings (for some reason this hat makes me want to speak British, proper and have a horse?)
I saw Lykke Li, she's gone a little too dark for me on stage, but to my greatest surprise First Aid Kit was her opener. Have you...
a spot of tea November 18 2011
Dress: Thrifted from guelph
Sweater: Winners
Belt: Chez Thrift
Bracelets: Hattitude Jewllery
Boots: Shoeppers
Bag: vintage from Meow
scarf: anthropolgie
jacket: winners
Necklace: Hattitude Jewels
get a similar one by checking out my pop up jewellery show November 26th and 27th. Click here to view an invite
I had a lovely little tea party with two of my good friends. Nothing says winter after a light snow...
saturday shop and save November 12 2011
WaKE up. It's the weekend. It's saturday.
Start the Coffee Machine. Grab the paper (or read it online)
Let the dog out (or take it for a walk in the park). Make some toast (or boil an egg).
Grab your laptop. Put up your feet & shop.
Check out the latest Hattitude Jewels, click here...because it's saturday and I love my customers...get FREE shipping in my store ALL weekend. Use the discount code 's...
don't rain on my parade November 09 2011
Shorts: Zara (brother gave them to me)
Sweater: CTS (canadian thrift store) on queen st.
Belt: My mothers
Shoes: Winners (steve madden)
Socks: Shoepper (orangeville)
Necklace: Hattitude (is there any other kind?)
Yes those are knee socks and yes i broke those babies out. Don't tell me you haven't been thinking about it, with this unusually warm weather we've been having for November! Plus don't they...
Football sale (jewellery store sale) November 06 2011
My boyfriend is a HUGE fan of football (he's trying to convert me...but I'm just not sure this fashionista can ever like football?) ....so in honour of our football watching sunday, day (and to make my day a little more interesting haha)...how about a sale?10% off in my store today and tomorrow (there's monday night football too...see I'm learning already)
Discount on my entire store just type in...
You can't just walk out of a drive in...sandy! November 06 2011
Here are my halloween photos! a week later! (sorry) I had a halloween bash. Halloween is my favourite time of year. My boyfriend and I spent about 10 hours decorating the place? It was SPOOKTACULAR. We even had a grave, with a body parts clawing out of the ground as you entered my apartment.
I went as Sandy. My boyfriend was kind enough to go as Danny...isn't it awesome to have a boyfriend who...
wooly skirts, and grandma's sweaters November 03 2011
Shirt: Winners
Cardigan: Vintage store in Guelph
Belt: Mothers
Necklace: Hattitude
Rings: Flea Market
Skirt: Chez Thrift
It turned chilly again! I was in Quebec for the last couple days, on a little family vacation in Montebello (longest car ride of my life) Beautiful weather though...seriously 16 degrees in November? Unheard of. But I like it. I dig it.
Couer De Piratetickets are on sale. She's playing...
Cf for CF - FAshion SHow October 25 2011
Incase you missed the show, here's a sneak peak of what the Lady Team + Nik (13 of my girlfriends and Nik) did this summer. We had 500 guests, and raised over $27,000 for cystic fibrosis foundation of canada. We were able to start a new 'sponsor a family' program and helped a family going through transplant. It was an amazing night. Not to mention the 8 fashion houses were hot hot hot!
I'm off to...
a book that is shut is but a block... October 24 2011
Shirt: India
blouse: Chez thrift
crop sweater: winners
pants: american apparel
boots: Shoepper
belt: thrifted
bracelets: thrifted, flea markets
rings: flea markets, barbados
watch: chez thrift
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| book club month |
the cat comes back...she never went away... October 23 2011
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Skirt: vintage: Chez thrift
shirt: winners
necklace: Hattitude new collection, Bold and Brilliant
bracelets: Hattitude and random collecting
rings:flea market and barbados
watch: vintage wind up from a pawn shop in toronto
I'm alive! I'm back in action my friendlies... I took the summer off because I was crazy hoopla busy organizing and running the 2nd annual Couture for a Cure Found Fashion show (I'll...
Fashion Show 2011 July 11 2011
Did you miss the memo? I did...It's July 11th ALREADY!I am sitting on the screened in porch enjoying the garden and pond view, when I went to get up from the couch, I was stuck.
Leather, humidity, legs and dresses make for a great oppurtunity for legs to stick and squish and be PEEEEELED off leather couch.
That being said, I am NOT complaining. Summer is far to short, and far to gorgeous and I far...
custom work June 13 2011
My show was cancelled this past weekend! Oy. but never fear I'll be featuring some "pop up shows" in the next few weeks, to make up for it!Sorry to everyone who had planned to come to the unveiling of my new line, but at the "pop up shows" the new collection will be in full gear!
Here is some photos of a custom braceletI did for a woman's neice for her confirmation. The bracelet is religious...
Jewellery show tomorrow rescheduled June 10 2011
My new collection with over 70 new pieces, will just have to wait a little bit longer to be presented! Trust me...it'll be worth the wait ;)
I will keep you updated as to when the show is being rescheduled for, but as of right now there...
By Hattitude on 2011-06-01 June 01 2011
Shoes: CTS on Queen
Pants: Fresh Collective on Queen
Shirt: Winners
Jewellery: You've Got Hattitude - Check out the site by clicking here
Check out my jewellery show in two weeks on June 11th and 12th to see the new collection in person!
Monster closet? May 26 2011
Shirt: Winners
Pants: Chez Thrift - no alterations
Belt: Chez Thrift
Jacket: Chez Thrift
Rings: Presents
Watch: Meow in Guelph
Bracelet: Grandmothers arm band and You've Got Hattitude Jewellery
Necklace: You've Got Hattitude
I love this outfit. but for serious...where's my boat?
These pants are probably my favourite find EVERat a thrift store. This is the first time I've worn them, and I feel like I...
sneak peak tidbit jewels May 25 2011
Okay I'm freakin' soo excited!My new line of jewellery is heavenly! I'm pumped to show it to you all at the show and sale in June!
I'm in love with it....(i'm not biased or anything..haha)
Here's a little sneak peak! You can check out the whole colleciton on June 11th and 12th.
do you like pina coladas? May 24 2011
Jacket: Chez Thrift
Necklace: Vintage
Earrings: Queen St.
Do you like pina coladas? And dancing in the rain? I like all of the above.
This dress reminds me of a pina colada. I drank one on the weekend (we thought it was a strawberry margarita...but if you know me at all, I know my margaritas, and that was NO margarita)
This long weekend was awesome. How was...
totally lime jello (ous) May 20 2011
Shoes: Winners
Dress: Thirfted-Chez Thrift
Belt: Chez Thrift
Shrug: Fresh Collective on Queen st.
Purse: Manitoulin Island
Necklace: You've Got Hattitude Jewellery
I wore this outfit yesterday. Am so glad it has finally stopped raining in Toronto. Blargh. I bought an umbrella, ella, ellaat the thrift store for 2 dollars, since for the past week it has felt like we are living...
June Bug Jewellery Show May 19 2011
I've been trying to get enough jewellery built and starting my new jewellery line for this summer, which I'm presenting at the Jewellery show on June 11th and 12th! Less then a month away! I'll give you guys a little sneak peak on my new line of jewels later this week!...
she's still got it May 17 2011
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| this is my mom |
She rocks my ankle socks.
My mother really does embody the epitome of "My mom the style icon" blog. If you have not checked out that blog. You totally should. Click here.
Her jacket is thrifted, button sewn on, and shortened, her skirt is thrifted and altered, her shoes are thrifted, and her necklace of course is a Hatittude.
This is one stylin' maven mom. You might be...
watches...gone the way of the dinosaurs? May 14 2011
Pants: American Apparel, Sweater: Clothing Swap, Watch: Winners, Necklace: You've Got Hattitude
Have watches gone the way of the dinosaur? Have they become extinct? I read a newspaper article the other week about how 11 year olds now think watches are "cool" and "novel" , since they're the age of the cell phone. Although at 23 years, I'm just as guilty. I used to pull out my cell phone to get the...