They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend…not this girl. But that doesn’t mean I don’t love baubles, quite the contrary. Sometimes a pair of chandelier earrings or bangles are my favourite part of an outfit. I also love statement necklaces, and when I was
I cringe at the thought of being a cliché, but there’s no denying that I’m a bit of a shoe hound. My front hall closet is brimming with all my fall faves, designer rain boots, hiking boots and various sneakers. And my bedroom closet… well that’s where the
The corset is a design often thought to be reserved for the…boudoir. Though, that wasn’t its original purpose. For nearly four centuries, the corset was the only form of ‘support’ us ladies had. It was worn beneath the clothing to create a curvy silhouette and
I have a love-hate relationship with shopping. When it comes to shopping, my attitude is similar to my male counterparts; I’m more of a heat seeking missile than a lollygagging nomad. There are those who love the thrill of the hunt, and people like me
Bamboo Bling by urbanxenophile featuring a v neck dress With the holiday season in full effect, I figured it was high time I get my behind into gear and start posting about all that glitters, well that and a few of my favourite things. ‘Tis
Return of the Martens by urbanxenophile featuring a red plaid skirt No, you haven’t jumped aboard a time machine, it’s throw-back-fall, everything old is new again, and Dr Martens are stomping their way down city streets just about everywhere. The main
I like to think of myself as a fairly principled person. I know the difference between right and wrong, I believe in the golden rule, and each day, I strive to become a more empathetic, self aware human being. These are the things that define
For one reason or another, over the last two weeks, I’ve been entangled in a number of arguments about fashion and cultural symbols. It’s nothing new for me, to become embroiled in controversy, so I thought I’d bring the conversation off of Facebook, away from
Have you ever picked up a set of knitting needles? A few years back, there was no way I could ever conceive of sitting in one place long enough to knit something even slightly recognizable. It’s not that I didn’t have the patience for it,
Who doesn’t love waking up in the morning to find that their hard work has been featured somewhere fabulous like Bloggers.com? I tip my hat, give you a nod and send many thanks for choosing my blog to be an Editor’s Pick. I only just