2 More Sleeps Until ArtWear and a very late Tag

Sorry for the lack of updates this week. I just wanted to remind anybody in the Calgary area about ArtWear, which is taking place this Friday. I'm really excited for this event and I promise to try to take as many photos as I can to share with all of you.

Next, the lovely Carolyn from Not Your Average Stylista tagged me a while ago for this award/tag. Sorry I am so late!

Rules

1. Tell 7 things that you don't already know about me.
2. Name 7 other blogs to receive this award
3. Leave a comment on each of the blogs I nominated Thank the person who gave you the award.

7 Things you might now know about me

1. I have a B.Sc. (Hon.) degree in Ecology, but I'm considering going back to school someday for either Education or Fashion Design.

2. I've been riding horses competitively since I was six or seven years old. I haven't gone to any competitions for a couple years, but plan to go to some next spring!

3. I am a tea-oholic. I drink it everyday, usually multiple cups!

4. When I was younger I used to hate wearing dresses and now I love to.

5. My favourite food is berries (especially blueberries and raspberries).

6. I am seriously considering extending my closet to include the shelves in our masterbath.

7. I currently live with my high school sweetheart. We have been dating for 3 1/2 years.

I'm tagging anyone who hasn't done this yet and wants too!

I <3 Christian Cota

Christian Cota is one of those designers that I'm not sure why I've never heard of because I'm completely in love with his designs. They are so pretty and fun and exactly my asthetic. What do you think?

Models for Climate Change

Maybe it's my university background in ecology, but I've always been rather fond of this lovely, somewhat messed-up place we call earth. And, thankfully, I'm not the only one. Here are some fabulous models I think you'll recognize who want you to help reduce our carbon emmissions!

Still Lucky

Apparently, my lucky streak is continuing. Yesterday the mail arrived before I left for work and I had won something else from Fashion's huge giveaway! This time, I won a stick of Avon mineral lipstick in Plum Craze. I haven't decided if I'm going to keep it or give it to my mom. I don't wear lipstick very often, so if she likes the colour, she will probably get more wear out of it.

Weekend outfit and O.M.G. I am the luckiest person ever!

On Saturday my mom unexpectedly came into the city and we went to the new mall just outside the city limits, CrossIron Mills. Oh my goodness, this mall is huge! And has lots of great stores (French Connection, BCBG, Nine West, H&M, XXI, Browns), many of which are also outlets, carrying older, reduced merchandise. Luckily for me, on the weekend we went, French Connection had a 3 day sale with all of their regular price items on for 40% off. I ended up buying a really pretty, partially sheer black top and a pair of jeans (they were already on sale). I also bought a new clutch from Nine West that was on sale, then an additional 40% off. I'm probably going to have to put it away until spring, but I love it!

On Sunday, I wore all my new clothes to go to my sewing meet-up group. It was fun, there was a couple new people, but it's still pretty small. It will grow though! I also met my first ever real-life blogger. Check out her blog here!

Top: French Connection
Tank (underneath): Banana Republic
Jeans: French Connection
Clutch: Nine West

I meant to post all of this up yesterday, but it was overshadowed by the most amazing thing ever! I got home from work and there was a package sitting on my steps. I was curious as to what it was, since I wasn't expecting any packages. It had my address on it and a return address from NY that I didn't recognize. I opened it, things clicked into place and I was completely shocked. But first, some background. Fashion, a magazine I subscribe to, did a huge giveaway in Sept/Oct and I was one of the lucky winners. And my prize? A new coat. But not just any new coat; a Dsquared2 coat! I honestly thought I was dreaming! So I am now the proud owner of my first designer item. It's so awesome (although a little on the small side)! Still can't quite believe it!

Backstage at Chanel

I love these gorgeous backstage photos from the Chanel show and wanted to share. I also think it's kind of interesting how some of the models even give 'looks' to the cameras backstage. (Photos from gosee.us).

Dressing Your Age

Usually I tend to think that the idea of dressing one's age is outdated, but sometimes I can't help it. That's how I felt when I looked at photos of Taylor Momsen at the Whitney. Don't get me wrong, I love Gossip Girl and I also love the first single, Blender, from her band, The Pretty Reckless, but she is sixteen! Maybe I'm old fashioned, but the slit on that dress is mighty high and caused a few dangerously revealing shots. I'm 21 and I'm pretty sure my dad would want to have a serious talk with me if I wore that. What do you guys think? Do you agree or am I being old-fashioned? (Photos from dailymail.co.uk)