The Number of the Beast

Iron Maiden band tee with biker jacket and leopard mini skirt

Iron Maiden band tee with biker jacket and leopard mini skirt
Iron Maiden band tee with biker jacket and leopard mini skirt
Iron Maiden band tee with biker jacket and leopard mini skirt
Iron Maiden band tee with biker jacket and leopard mini skirt
Iron Maiden band tee with biker jacket and leopard mini skirt
Iron Maiden band tee with biker jacket and leopard mini skirtIron Maiden concert tee. Biker jacket, skirt, Zara. Sunnies, Gucci. Boots, Dollhouse. Clutch, Dior. Ring, Samantha Wills.

I’ve been collecting concert tee‘s for some time now and I’ve amassed quite the collection over the years. I make it a point to only buy them when at concerts and at times I’ve had to cut myself off after seeing the same band multiple times. Case in point this Iron Maiden band tee. But I love them, and I’d wear them with anything if I could. Which leads me to a topic I’ve been wanting to write about for some time now…

I struggle when I can’t be myself. At work for example. Oftentimes I find myself wondering if I’m the only one that feels this way. I see others who seemingly have no issues wearing “work appropriate” clothing, yet I loathe every minute of when I’m not me. The Clark Kent/Superman routine after work is getting tiring. Sometimes I wonder if it’s because I’m an artist (true to the typical stereotype) and if that is why I find this limitation such an infringement of my BEING. (As I express myself visually). Do any of you struggle with having to conform to someone else’s idea of what one should wear?

Whether it be work attire or school uniforms I think that one of the most important things about being who you are is being able to express it. Or having the freedom to do so. When our ability to express ourselves is limited, it hinders our passion drives and makes for a miserable environment. That being said, I completely understand it would not be appropriate for me to walk into work waring my Iron Maiden band tee. Alas, maybe I should be at home instead, sitting on my floor in a band tee with over the knee socks, brush in hand over a canvas, Iron Maiden tunes blaring in the background. I’d be elated no doubt, just not sure that my adult bills would get paid.

“I am not a number, I am a free woman” Iron Maiden, ‘The Prisoner’ from The Number of the Beast (just changed to feminine form).

Thoughts anyone?

xo

Instant Crush

Tobi Instant Crush slip dress
Tobi Instant Crush slip dress
Tobi Instant Crush slip dress
Tobi Instant Crush slip dress
Tobi Instant Crush slip dress
Tobi Instant Crush slip dress
Tobi Instant Crush slip dress
Tobi Instant Crush slip dress
Tobi Instant Crush slip dress
Tobi Instant Crush slip dressSlip dress c/o Tobi. Clutch, Dior. Sandals, Dolce Vita. Ring, Samantha Wills. 


Remember when I told you that I was looking forward to summer to really start rocking that lingerie trend? Well, here we are. This beautiful dress by Tobi could not capture the essence of this trend any better! I love slip dresses, but adore this one even more because of the floral print and eyelash lace detail. What I love most about this slip dress is that it gives off a subtle hint of sexy without overexposing too much. Check out other gorgeous dress on Tobi’s site.

xo 

NYX Prom

Diane von Furstenberg gold tiered skirt for NYX Prom
Diane von Furstenberg gold tiered skirt for NYX Prom
Diane von Furstenberg gold tiered skirt for NYX Prom
Diane von Furstenberg gold tiered skirt for NYX Prom
Diane von Furstenberg gold tiered skirt for NYX Prom
Diane von Furstenberg gold tiered skirt for NYX Prom
Diane von Furstenberg gold tiered skirt for NYX Prom
Diane von Furstenberg gold tiered skirt for NYX PromTop, Smart Set. Skirt, Diane von Furstenberg. Clutch, Dior. Sandals, Dolce Vita. Necklace c/o Happiness Boutique. Ring, Samantha Wills.

Had the pleasure of attending prom hosted by NYX Cosmetics held at a lovely venue on Queen St E in Toronto.  For the look, I did not want to go with a traditional style dress so instead I opted for a top + skirt combo for that two piece effect. Paired a Diane von Furstenberg gold tiered skirt (circa 2010) with a simple black knit tank threaded with gold to compliment the skirt. Dior clutch and lace up sandals with some statement jewelry completed the look for NYX Prom.

NYX Prom

NYX Prom

NYX Cosmetics at NYX Prom

NYX Cosmetics at NYX Prom

NYX Cosmetics at NYX Prom

The NYX Prom event was illuminated with pink lighting and decor. It was also equipped with photo booths, makeup stations and resinated with the baddest jams from the 90’s. Amongst some really vibrant makeup of special note were the pink makeup sponges. Ummm…how adorable!?

xo