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Let’s talk about Stress in Fashion

On September 21, 2008 · 21 Comments · In Inspiration, Life As It Happens
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

Running Errands :)

On July 31, 2008 · 26 Comments · In Uncategorized
Hey Everyone, Today was an another relaxing and fun day for me... I was just running errands around the downtown Toronto... and ...Although my day was mostly spent in the car, I did menage to get some awesome snapshots :P .... So here's a peek into my daily life and my outfit choice :) I started my day with a very slloooooowwwww drive to downtown( a 5 minute drive turned into 35) ..... But no worries, I entertained myself by taking pictures of the stunning view from the highway. ( Please don't try this at home,:P) ... I swear that usually, I'm a very careful driver :)
I kept my distance :) Bored at the red lights :)
After the long drive and finally finding a parking spot... I dropped by my office( well, my profs. office). Here's the deal, I have an awesome job - as a research assistant to one of my architecture profs. ( who is incredible and inspiring woman) - which allows me to work from home and from the office. Wicked, I know? It also means that I have no schedule :) Well, here it is ....
Me, trying to look "very professional" :P ( I really try hard) " The Book Heaven" AND CHECK OUT THE VIEW .... i can never stop staring ( so distracting)
After the office fun, I headed for some real fun ... the spa to get a routine facial and some girly things ... and finished of my day, playing Grand Theft Auto IV on Xbox 360 with my "better-half" for about 5 hours...I ended up heading home, high on coffee, at 12:30am and here I am .... BLOGGING :D
I know ... I'm a neard :) Here's quick look at a boring life of an ordinary girl. AND NOW, ON TO THE SERIOUS STUFF,
THE OUTFIT OF TODAY :)
Today's look is just as simple as every other one ... I mean what a girl to do when, comfort is essential ( for such a long day) .... of course, TURN TO THE FLATS which I paired with my "parachute" top (well, that's what I like to call it) and a trusty pair of dark- wash skinnies.
Organic Cotton H&M " Parachute" top Corpus Alpha in Cracked, Brown Couture Italian Leather Flats Olivia Dove Nacklace by Kimberly Baker Jewelry, ( it is my favorite and I wear it practically everyday) Chanel Sunglasses,
Here is a closer look at my " parachute"top
I'm a flat lover, they are perfect for running around downtown all day long while trying to look cute when it is 30 degrees outfit. So, here's my question:
CAN A MODERN DAY WOMAN WEAR HEELS EVERY DAY?
For me, the answer is NO.
As a student it is impossible for me to spend an entire day on heels, especially when my university is located all over downtown ( I'm not joking)... sometimes it takes me 15 minutes to get from one lecture to another by foot. And try crossing an entire park on heels ... IMPOSSIBLE. So my solution is flats.... cute, comfy, and still give an outfit that dressed up feeling. What was once reserved for casual Fridays is now also for stately affairs.The look appeals to all fashion lovers, from the first lady of France to style setter Kate Moss.
SO, WHAT IS YOUR TAKE ON FLATS?

Sunny Days … and tagged by Dapper Kid.

On July 15, 2008 · 14 Comments · In Uncategorized
As I try to enjoy the summer days that go by so quickly, I can't get out of my head that the fall is just around the corner. I'm sorry for constantly having to remind you of that. Today, for me was a very relaxing day that I spent at home reading a book and now can finally do the book tag. For a change, I decided to wear something outside of black/white/grey ... I must confess, that I am not very good at wearing brights and usually prefer pastels ... boring, I know :P TAGGED !!!! I was tagged by the awesome Dapper Kid,so here are the rules: 1. Pick up the nearest book. 2. Open to Page 123. 3. Find the 5th sentence. 4. Post the next 3 sentences. 5. Tag 5 people and acknowledge who tagged you. So, today I finished reading "Leonardo's Swans" by Karen Essex and I loved it, definitely one of my favorites. I would strongly recommend it for those of you who enjoy art history and architecture, since it is a biographical novel that closely looks at the works of Leonardo Da Vinci and Italian Renaissance Architecture. It is a novel of rivalry,love, and betrayal that definitely transports readers back to the Renaissance in Italy.
" Is he trying to get away from her again? She has not been successful. He does not fear her alliance with Isabel of Aragon or with Naples; he does not see her as woman, wife, and partner, but as a birthing machine. If she is not that to him, then she is nothing."
I'm tagging these wonderful blogs: 1. We wear things 2. The Sweet Victory 3. Ragamala 4. Je ne sais quoi 5. Estilo Extraordinario 6. Cuevogirl And I want to thank you ahead of time for doing this tag :)
Wearing: H&M top Abercrombie & Fitch White Shorts Michael Kors Wedges