mothers hold their children's hands for a short while, but their hearts forever.

My mother and I have always been close. Growing up, she was always the friend I could rely on when others let me down. She always supported even my most ridiculous ambitions. I longed to be like her.

clothed in purple and fine linen.

Anyone who knows me, knows how much I adore Kelly Osbourne. I was recently looking through some pictures of her, and was taken by her daring purple hair. It completely suits her personality! I love the regal nature the colour represents, and the fun but poised energy.

Suddenly, I found myself completely smitten with all things purple! With that, I went on a hunt for some purple inspiration.

a good model can advance fashion by ten years.

Sometimes you have to be bold.

Recently, I attended the America's Next Top Model: Live event. There were vendors from various jewellery, clothing, makeup, and hair companies, as well as a fashion show featuring some of the contestants from America's Next Top Model: All Stars. As a long-time fan of the show, I was instantly intrigued by the idea of a day devoted to beauty, as well as seeing some of my favourite models.

fashion is in the sky, in the street.

After coming across some candid photos of Taylor Swift, I simply had to make a post about her outfit. This look completely embodies fun, retro style. I love that Taylor looks casual, but completely fashionable at the same time. From her adorable headband, red lipstick and pants, and those adorable gold ballet flats, Taylor Swift is stunning!

i've been in love three hundred times in my life, and all but five were with books.

My first love was a book.

It was a story of adventure and family, of fear and adversity - the Canadian children's book, The Secret World of OG. I still have my battered up copy, with masking tape keeping the cover intact, the rough pages worn and creased. As a child, my dad and I would read it together - one chapter a night. I think it was my favourite book, simply because of those shared moments.

Books are still my greatest love. Reading them, writing them, and dreaming about becoming a novelist...books fuel my passion.

To anyone whose ideal day is curling up with a good book -
who spends more money in a bookstore than anywhere else -
and who watched Beauty and the Beast as a child, and fantasized about that library...

This post is for you.

guest blog post for: a whimsy heart.

I was asked by the wonderful Terri at A Whimsy Heart to write a guest blog post! The post is all about my own experience discovering fashion. I would love it for you all to take the time to read it.

My Guest Blog Post at A Whimsy Heart!


Terri's blog is so beautiful and inspiring. I love reading her posts! I definitely encourage you all to follow her incredible blog, A Whimsy Heart!

girls do not dress for boys. they dress for themselves.

Fashion is a beautiful expression of the way we see ourselves. While there are many designers I admire and adore, there is none more than Betsey Johnson. I love the bold, fun, edgy, retro elements found in everything she creates. Every Betsey Johnson piece has personality.