From the monthly archives: September 2008

Shopaholic Compulsive Buying

On September 28, 2008 · 23 Comments

Hello Darlings,

STRESS + SHOPPING = MORE STRESS

Shopping is a stress reliever, but realizing what I spent this month makes me feel even more stressed out. So I got to thinking, most women love to shop, but to what extent? Is it fun or is it really an addiction? I decided to do a little research and here are some of the facts that I found:

Lets get the facts straight

Compulsive buying is a chronic tendency to buy far in excess of needs and resources

Compulsive shopping is often viewed favorably rather than treated as a problem

Nearly 6% of the U.S. population fits the compulsive-buyer classification

Compulsive buying afflicts men and women at the about the same rate

Like other addictions, shopping fills some kind of a void

Characteristics are low self-esteem, and vulnerable to depression and high anxiety

 
 
DO YOU THINK YOU ARE A SHOPAHOLIC? DO YOU HAVE WAYS TO CONTROL YOUR SPENDING?  
 
My goodies arrived in the mail including a beautiful pair of Juicy Couture Italian leather boots
These were planned purchases. Justified?

Soia&Kyo Annisa Z Wool Coat YMC Wool Cardigan BCBG Wool Sweater H&M Stripped Dress Miss Sixty Knee Socks Givenchy Floral Tights

On a completely different note, I went to the Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Pittsburgh Penguins hockey game. I love going to the hockey games - always lots of fun :)

I am wearing: YMC Wool Cardigan Idylle Tee J brand skinnies Minnetonka Moccasins
I wore my new YMC wool cardigan to have a casual but cute look at the hockey game. I would never be that girl wearing stilettos to a hockey game, which is surprisingly common... WOULD YOU WEAR STILETTOS TO A SPORTS EVENT?

Earlier that day

I am wearing: YMC Wool Cardigan French Connection Belle Trousers AA Sheer Rib Scoop Back Tee
Browns Couture Italian Leather Flats

My Shopping Outfit ...

It was still relatively warm and I decided to get one last use out of my fav. floral summer top
I am wearing: Spring & Clifton V Neck Cardi Sans Souci Floral Open Back Shirt Corpus Alpha in Cracked Skinnies Juicy Couture Flats H&M Head Band

" You're it " - Tagged by DapperKid

I would like to thank the awesome DapperKid for tagging me in a 25 most recently played music list.

So here it is ... ( although I am not sure that I will be able to take it to 25) 1. So What - Pink 2. Push - Enrique Iglesias 3. Just Dance - Lady GaGa 4. Dancing Queen - ABBA 5. Lay all of your love on me - ABBA 6. Fragma - Toca ME 7. When I grow up - Pussycat Dolls 8.What Ever Happened - Strokes 9. Now we are free - the song from Gladiator 10. L'incendie - Vanessa Paradis 11. Nothing like you and I - the perishers 12. When we dance - sting 13. Turn me up - Benny Benassi 14. Desert Rose - Sting 15. Bring Sally up - Moby 16. I don't want to miss a thing - Aerosmith ( my favorite song of all times) 17. Du Hast - Ramstein 18. All about us - TATU 19. Paper Planes - M.I.A 20. Keep Getting Better - Christina Aguilera

I decided to tag the beautiful Lisa from LeeseLooks to list her recent 25 played songs ... Enjoy :)

 
I wish you all a lovely MONDAY and keep smiling :)
With Love... MARTA
Sourced Used: LiveScience article on " The Truth About Shopaholics;Saks

Moschino Gloves

On September 24, 2008 · 35 Comments
Hello Darlings,

In the decade of the 1950's, fashion was characterized as prim and proper. Women embraced gloves as part of their wardrobe, along with the pump, structured handbags, and hats. Check out these Moschino gloves from my fashion Godmother.

 

Today, gloves are considered by most as just a winter necessity only in the winter, to prevent freezing hands rather than making a fashion statement. Well, that is NOT the case for me .....

I LOVE GLOVES

Not because my mother said that every lady needs a pair, but because I love how stylish the look. Like most of the " can't live without" accessories ( shoes, bags, belts), gloves can change the feel of the entire outfit. Nothing says classic elegance and chic like wearing a pair of beautiful gloves. Here's a little guide that I find very useful :)

Preppy School-Girl Look

I quit my first "real" job after just two months, frightened with how the Abercrombie & Fitch clones would stare and scare me, lol. But the upside of the experience is that I bought some great clothes cheap, such as this white shirt.

This is the preppy school girl look that I wore to class yesterday. With my Abercrombie & Fitch Shirt, Talula Wool Blazer, and Corpus Altha Jeans in Cracked.

I am wearing: Abercrombie & Fitch Shirt - $89.56 Talula Wool Blazer - $148 Corpus Altha in Cracked - $230 Coach Lather Swingbag - a gift from Andrew Minnetonka's - $44
Wish you all an awesome day :)
With Love .... Marta
Photo Credits: Life&Style
 

Let’s talk about Stress in Fashion

On September 21, 2008 · 22 Comments
Hello Darlings,

Women are striving to have it all - the ideal job, family, body, and fashion. But at what cost? No sleep, stress, depression? That is the question for you to answer. As for me, trying to balance work, school, and some sort of social life comes at a cost - for me mostly stress that leads to panics.

If an average person has trouble dealing with all the stress in their lives, I wonder how do people the famous people in the fashion world handle stress? Well..... TAKE A LOOK at this video called Stress in Fashion and featuring the Kaiser of fashion himself, Karl Lagerfeld.

Stress Therapy

Well as my stress levels keep increasing, I continue finding comfort in retail therapy. This time I actually went to the mall instead of just clicking my way through a website, where I bought this Ralph Lauren blazer with school boy styling complete with a crest.

I am wearing:
Talula Wool Blazer H&M Plaid Cotton Shirt J -brand Michael Kors Platforms A.V. Max Gold Studded Cuff Gap Leather Purse

On another note, I had an accident rock climbing. Nothing major, but no skirts or dresses for me until the bruises heal :( Lesson learned to be more careful next time.

I wish you all a Happy Monday!!!!
With Love... Marta

Love Affair in Hayden Cashmere

On September 18, 2008 · 26 Comments
Hello Darlings,

My life is officially taken over by university. On a positive note, university does require some kind of dressing up, so here are my two looks for today!

I am wearing:

Full Circle Wool/Cashmere Coat - $328

Hayden Cashmere Sweater - $250, on sale for $64

Talula Wool Shorts - around $70

Minnetonka Mocassins - $44

Dove Necklace by Kimberly Baker Jewelry - $195

Aldo Accessories Headband - $15

I wore this outfit with my Full Circle Coat and Hayden Cashmere Sweater for a dinner date with my boyfriend Andrew on Bloor Street West in Etobicoke.

To go University during the day, I wore an outfit with my Trash & Luxury " Vanity is Fair" Dolmal Sleeve Tee, and my favorite Juicy Couture Flats.

NEW LOVE

OOOH YEA and shopping.... it is so difficult to do homework when you're a click away from shopping. It's my quicky "pick me up". So I present to you my new "lover" that I picked up ... If you want one just click :)

Ich sphere nur ein bisschen Deutsch .... YAY !!!

More photos of what I wore today to my German class. It's the Trash&Luxury tee from the last post and my all time favorite Juicy Couture flats.

I am wearing:

Trash & Luxury " Vanity is Fair" Dolmal Sleeve Tee

J Brand Skinnies

Juicy Couture Flats

Swarovski Love Charm Bracelet

I wish you all a fun and relaxing weekend!!!!

With Love...

Marta