Another Middle Name?

Actually, it’s not official, but another one of my middle names is “danger”.  Somehow in my short tenure on this planet I have yet to receive any type of scare reflex.  Turns out, the more dangerous or thrilling something is…. the louder I laugh.  Sure it started with fingers in electrical sockets (thwarted by safety covers…), then it moved to dashing towards open stairs (thwarted by safety gates…), and now it has moved to a constant need to spin around in a swivel chair.  Where most thrill seekers might sit on a swivel chair to spin, I have taken it to the next level with standing up while spinning.

Ha ha ha.  That is me laughing in the face of death.

On a fashion note, I have a nice little nautical theme going on with a pea-coat style hoodie, some skinny dark jeans, topped off with some Sperry Top-Sider boat shoes.  At least if I die, I’ll look good doing it.

PS:  When are these damn April showers going to stop?!  I want to play outside!

Did You Say "Egg Hunt"?

With the long weekend passing, I can officially say that it was the greatest Easter that I have ever had.  Not only did I get an extra day to hang out with Dad, but I got to go to some family parties, had my first taste of ice cream, and experienced my first Easter egg hunt. 

On the aptly named, Sunday, I participated in a grand search of Grandma’s garden for a hidden basket of Easter eggs.  This was quite the exciting event for all the adults there.  They seemed to enjoy directing me around the yard with squeals of “getting hotter” and “getting colder”.  Even though half way through the search I became more fascinated with a bunch of newly blossoming flowers, the adults continued their cries of encouragement.  To put these suckers out of their misery, I finally made my way to the so-called “hidden” basket of Easter treats. 

The basket was elegantly crafted with several different treats inside.  A chocolate bunny, a gin martini, and a bag of jelly beans.  The martini might not have actually been in the basket, but after a long morning entertaining the adults with clapping, muscle flexing, and adorable facial expressions, I thought I deserved one.

As for my outfit on this joyous event, I decided to wear a dress.  As evidence on this blog, I don’t seem to wear too many dresses…. so it must be a special occasion.  This little green corduroy number turned out to be perfect for a frolic in the garden.

Merry Easter everyone!!

80's Revival

Back when Patrick Dempsey couldn’t buy love, Andrew McCarthy’s career was booming, and Eddie Murphy wasn’t in a fat suit, the 80’s were a plentiful time.  Lots of over-the-top fashions, large accessories, and bright colours.  As with all trends, almost everything eventually comes back to style (hopefully croc’s die this decade and never come back).

The 80’s are definitely back.  Multi-coloured jeans, leather jackets, wayfarer sunglasses, boat shoes, anything stone-washed, and Robert Downey Jr..  The drab tones of the 90’s and 00’s are out the door.  The party, the flash, and “look-at-me” attitude are this year’s calling card.  I call the look I’m going for today, “The Flock of Seagulls” or “A-ha”.  Obscure, European, once cool, once not cool, now cool again, but always rock n’ roll.