What I Wore Wednesday: Hiatus

So, its been a really good couple of days. I finished my summer classes, got a job and am going home for the whole month of August. Summer can finally begin! I'm going to be taking a hiatus on the What I Wore Wednesdays for the month, because I'm going to be all over the place and without my laptop this month. My friend Esther will be filling in the void by posting a Guest What I Wore Wednesday post for the next month. I can't wait to see what she comes up with!


Outfit Deets:
Top- thrifted
Headband-borrowed from the bestie
belt- thrifted
Skirt- AA, inherited from the bestie
shoes- Sitka Skate and Surf

What I Wore Wednesday: Stand Still, Stand Still

Today, I kept it simple outfit-wise because school has gotten crazy busy all of a sudden and I'm trying to juggle a whole bunch of school stuff and a quick trip home this weekend. I am happy to say that I think I am going to be able to succeed, and have arranged a daily goals list for the rest of the week that needs to be completed. That way, I can do all my stuff bit by bit instead of stressing too much. I have been doing this for essays for the last two semesters, but it works really really well. I assign myself a number of words to write per day. So, my 1500 word paper has gotten broken down 3 day intervals of 500 words a day. See? I've got this university thing down!

These are the new moccasins I finally settled on with the Sitka SwarmJam I bought way back in January. They didn't have any Toms in my size and were loath to order in the colour I wanted and everything else was incredibly underwhelming. I'm excited about these puppies though. I think they're pretty adorable and this picture does not do them justice at all.

Off to a birthday party! Have a happy Wednesday!

Outfit Deets
Top- thrifted
sweater- Gap outlet
Jeans- thrifted
Belt- Aldo, a thousand years ago
Moccasins- Sitka Skate and Surf

What I Wore Wednesday: This Morning I Listened to The Justin Timberlake Album

And this outfit was the result.
I don't think that SexyBack usually garners such results, but I am quite happy with today's outfit. I wonder what kind of outfit I would produce if I listened to the out-fashioned crooning of She & Him. I'll try it next Wednesday. Maybe I'll go out in full club garb, haha.
I wasn't feeling very outfit inspired last night, but then I realized that the blogosphere had never seen this dress before- which is just cuh-raaazy, since I bought it way back in grade 11 and have been wearing it regularly ever since. I just love it so much!

Yesterday, the used book store called me to tell me that a book I had ordered had come in. It's about a man's volunteer experience in Nepal and it's supposed to be life-changing. I figured since I'm hoping to get to Nepal by fall of 2012, it would be a good read! This is what i want to be doing today...

But this is what I have to do. Essay editing, I hate you.

Outfit Deets

Dress- Value Village circa 2006
cardigan- inherited from a friend
wedges- Payless
headband- borrowed from the bestie
necklace- Value Village sale day!
Belt- I actually don't remember. I think F21, maybe 2004? I just know I've had it for-ev-er.

What I Wore Wednesday: Sunny Days are the Best Days

And the fantastic week continues!
Nothing too exciting to report except that it's hot and lovely over in my parts and I am absolutely loving it! I can't get enough of the sunshine!
Looking forward to floating in some water and lounging away my weekend.


Why yes, I am wearing half a dead bird as a necklace, who doesn't?

Aaaaand, pose like a pirate! Arrrrr!


Outfit Details
Top- thrifted (from Calgary! Haha, I don't know why that's important, I just have an uncanny memory for when I buy things)
Shorts- Berlin flea market (like that's a surprise at this point
Feather Necklace- Decade

Happy Wednesday!

What I Wore Wednesday: And then a Truck Backed in Front of me.

So, I recently found this awesome purple brick wall in an alley in downtown Victoria. I deemed it perfect for what I wore Wednesday pictures, especially since there is a gate on the opposite wall in which I can rest my camera for self timer shots. PERFECT. I did not, however, factor in the possibility that this alley might get used, like, ever.

I think the title of the post explains what happens best. I was posing, as you do WHEN A TRUCK BACKED INTO THE ALLEY FROM THE STREET. Luckily, I was against the wall and since the truck was backing in from a busy road it was super slow and I was never in any danger. But after that it wasn't like I really wanted to continue my photoshoot.

This is the only picture I got of my outfit.


Today, I had one of those days when nothing really worked out, so I have retreated into the confines of my home to finish up packing up my entire life and cleaning my house so I can get my damage deposit back! Hope you had a splendid Wednesday!

Outfit Details
Shirt: thrifted
Skirt: Zara (Spain)
Wedges: thrifted

Tuesday's Threads Parte Deux

To make up for my late What I wore Wednesday, here's what I wore last Tuesday as well!
I wore this on a trip to Value Village. A dud of a trip, and for the first time in nine months, I walked out of the story without a single purchase! Sad!




Outfit details:
Top: Prague H&M
shorts: Berlin flea market
sandals: American Eagle, circa 2008

What I Wore Wednesday: Better Late than Never

So, last week was a bit ridiculous. My laptop and cell phone simultaneously broke down on me. It was a little insane. I took my laptop in to get fixed and the technician told me he would call me to let me know when it was fixed. I told him my phone wasn't working and he'd have to email me, even though he had my laptop and I had no way of accessing my email- yeah, it was a vicious cycle.
SO, now I have my laptop back and I don't have to run up to campus every time I need to use the internet. I did take pictures of my outfit last Wednesday- luckily, my camera didn't crap out on me- so without further ado, WHAT I WORE (LAST) WEDNESDAY:






Outfit Details:
Jean jacket- thrifted
Dress- Berlin flea market
Belt- thrifted
Wedges- Payless

What I Wore Wednesday: Going Home

I'm coming home. The Canucks better win for my homecoming.

EDIT: Shortly after posting this outfit, I changed the shirt to a black V-neck, added my jean jacket and threw on wedges for a slightly different feel.(The feel being that the wedges didn't fit in my travel bag for today and I knew I would need them over the weekend. Ha!) I will see if I can wrangle a picture of the outfit change, however, this might be all you get. I felt the need to be honest on the outfit change in the interest of journalistic integrity and all. Don't want to get sued for publishing lies :)


Outfit Details:
Top: H&M
Skirt: thrifted
belt: thrifted
shoes: thrifted

What I Wore Wednesday: Stanley Cup Fever

So, today is game four of the Stanley Cup finals and although I don't have any official Canucks paraphernalia, I thought I'd try my hand at dressing the part of dedicated fan. So, I'm wearing the team's colours today in hopes that I can provide them with a little luck and not a repeat from last game.I know the blue isn't quite right, but it's really the closest I had. I think the sentiment still applies, navy blue or royal blue- go boys go!

I was quite dedicated to this attempt, blue belt and all. You probably don't need to know this, but I even made sure I was wearing my green undies too! ;)

Outfit Details:
Skirt- thrifted
Belt-thrifted
tank-H&M
Overshirt-Flavour Consignment
Bangle- F21 3 or 4 years ago

What I Wore Wednesday: The Hippie in Me

Ah! I literally do not have time to be making this post. I should have left to met up with people... ten minutes ago! Eek! Well, I took some pictures of my outfit this morning (also running late, so framing is a bit shit) and I only just looked at them now, and most of them are preettty blurry of my actual outfit- the only ones that came out clear were the goofy poses! Ahhhh!

Gotta go. It's hockey time.





Jean Jacket-thrifted
tiedye shirt/dress- Buffalo Exchange
tights- garage
faux Keds- Urban Planet


This dress always reminds me of Santorini:

What do you MEAN I can't hop on an ATV and just drive around with my bestie and a group of new found friends all day in the sun, ending at a beach? Why CANT I? If anyone knows how to clone the perfect day and let me relieve it, I have a list a mile long of days just like that one for you!

What I Wore Wednesday: I Hate Rain.

So, I have a secret to tell you.
Every night before I got to sleep, I plan out what I'm going to wear the next day. I don't know why, it's just what I do. So, I had a very adorable outfit planned out for today, working around the idea that it would be sunny like it was yesterday. I woke up a little on the late side and when I looked out the window, it became very clear that the sandals I was planning were just not an option. Because I had already slept in and was unimpressed with the rain I threw something pretty basic together. So, I had to dig out my winter coat which I had prematurely thrown to the back of my closet already. This is my unimpressed face.

I tried to take an outfit picture before I went to school when it was already drizzling a little bit. It was super bright out and so the quality of these pictures are awful. I thought it might get warmer by the time I got home from school and I'd be able to take more, better pictures then.

It didn't get nicer.



Look at this! This was yesterday. Why do I live in such a bipolar weather city?! I can't handle this. It needs to be summer and I need to retire my fur-lined hood winter jacket for good.

Tuesday's Threads

So, in a complete act of confusion, I thought today was Wednesday, except I knew it wasn't because I knew I didn't have class until 2:30, and on Wednesdays I have class at 10:30. Yeah, I somehow got everything very tangled up in my head and took pictures of my outfit today and decided to regale you all with a very special TUESDAY'S THREADS!
Basically, What I Wore Wednesdays, but with T's and on a Tuesday.

Yes, you can expect a regular What I Wore Wednesday tomorrow-- I'm just crazy.





This picture is me kicking butt at being super productive. Yesterday, I saw went to seven viewings for a new place (all of them duds), dropped off 8 resumes, and did a final edit on my paper and started another paper. I was on fire!

Flats- thrifted
Shorts- flea market in Berlin
Belt- thrifted
tank-H&M sale rack
overshirt-thrifted
compass necklace- last week's vintage fair (Victoria)

What I Wore Wednesday-izzle.

Hello all.
This is what I wore today, but even as I left my house, I knew the tights were a bad idea-it's Bea-u-tiful out! Today, I have to do a presentation in front of my class for eight minutes and I'm sweating bullets. I haaaatee public speaking! I'm really really really really really bad at it, but no one ever seems to believe me. Just ask my class.

The only way I'm getting through the nerves is reminding myself that after school today I'm having a games night with friends. i lovvve games.

Wish me luck!





Outfit Details:
Vest: Buffalo Exchange consignment
Blouse: Thrifted
Belt: F21, like 5 years ago
Skirt: American Apparel
Flats: Thrifted.

What I Wore Wednesday: Adventure Boots Parte Deux

Hello again!
I'm back in Victoria and already getting my butt kicked in school- apparently easing into summer semester is not something that happens -- and on day three, I am already drowning under piles and piles of assignments. But, because I'm a keener, I'm already a little bit a head of schedule in one class! Yes, I am a nerd.

Anyway, this is what I wore today, nothing too exciting really. Brought out my adventure boots again,because tonight I might be going on the Victoria Ghost Tour with a friend and I figured some kick ass boots would be perfect to "kick his ask" [if that typo doesn't make sense to you, click HERE]

Here's hoping I don't end up haunted!
Outfit details:
Adventure Boots-thrifted
Pants- thrifted
Tank-H&M
Overshirt- thrifted.

What I Wore Wednesday

I love summer.
I love bare legs.
I love sandals.
As soon as I get even a glimpse of the sun, I whip out my flippy-floppys and I lose the tights.
Even if that means shivering in the shade allll day long.





This is what I wore today-- for a day of shopping and eating sushi with my bestie. Throw some sunshine on top and it was pretty darn near perfect.

Next Wednesday, I'll be back in Victoria, so back to regular backdrops!

{Dress- thrifted
Belt-thrifted
Jacket- Gentle Fawn factory sale}

What I Wore Wednesday: Exercise Day

Today was a super lazy day. I didn't leave my house until...7PM. At which time I went to go rock climbing with a friend- so my outfit was work out gear! Whoops. Anyway, I am going out tonight, maybe I'll take pictures and do a "What I wore Wednesday Night"tomorrow!

Will do something crafty soon!

Julz

What I Wore Wednesday: Freedom Fries

This has been my life for the last two weeks. Study. Study. Study. Sleep. Rinse. Repeat.

But I just finished my last final- which means I'm done for the whole semester! Never again will I have to read war poetry against my own will. Cue sigh of relief. Now I have two whole weeks of freedom.
This is what I wore today. Please excuse how dumb (and slightly blind) I look. I was rushing out the door to get to my War history exam.


Top: Patch consignment
Vest: Buffalo Exchange consignment
Belt: Gifted, about five years ago
Jeans: Value VIllage
Shoes: Value Village

What I Wore Wednesday: Rad Plaid Part Deux.

Hey all,
Today's What I Wore Wednesday is super lame... and a little crunched on time. Hence the photo quality. Rushed out the door this morning for a trial shift at a job I'm hoping to get (cross your fingers, cross your fingers, please!)and thus not only didnt have the time to make myself super cute, but also dressed appropriately for a job of running around. I had five minutes to snap an outfit shot and had decided I was going to brave public shots again, but there were too many people/bad lighting/movers/builders/traffic all over the place and the only place I could find was cramped, hence the head chop. Luckily, I took a picture of my face before leaving (complete with the make-my-hair-curly-wet-hair-bun) so today's visual evidence of my outfit is sort of like a jigsaw puzzle.




Pants-thrifted
shirt-American Apparel
Plaid-thirfted
Belt-gifted

What I Wore Wednesday: I'm Excited.

I'm excited.
About everything. The feeling of renewal in the spring time really really affects me. Maybe I have a Seasonal Affectiveness Disorder. Add that to my self-diagnosed A.D.D., makes for a lot of letters. Anyway, I had the loveliest weekend I've had in a long time and spent a day exploring a nearby town. It was sunny and bright, which made it the perfect weather to walk along the beach.

Stupidly, I forgot my camera.
Anyway, this is what I wore today, followed by some stuff I'm excited about.

I'm excited that I got to wear this dress without a ton of layers.


In these shots, I changed my self-timer to a 2 second option as opposed to my usual ten second timeframe, so these pictures may look like my usual dance shots, but really I'm running to get back in time. Haha. My outfit, as usual, is entirely thrifted. <3

I'm excited about eating more salad and having more fruit and veggies at my disposal with the coming summer months.

I'm excited that I made these banana-peanut butter-chocolate chip muffins that remind me so so much of being a kid.

I'm excited about how massive these dumplings came out.

I'm excited that despite gray skies, the spring is persistent in announcing its arrival.


I'm excited that while amidst my studying for exams, I was able to find all my books for next semester at Value Village for $15, total. This is especially exciting because at the school bookstore, each book cost about $17. This pile is books from my current semester, next semester, and my pleasure reading as of late.


And I'm excited that pretty weather makes me want to test out posing for outfit shots in public.
IN PUBLIC.
This was during a little rain... so positioning of the camera was hard, but I think I'll work it out when it's a little drier. People were surprisingly unbothered by the girl setting up her camera and running back to pose...by herself.





I hope you're excited too!