'Tis the season...

I began this blog as an outlet for my inner fashion demons, to showcase personal style, affordable fashion and art/music. All this form of outlet became solely that, which I hadn't realized before. Whether 5 people read it or 1000, I really just want to rant. Be it fashion, be it this crazy world or the fact that I burnt my tongue on a scalding hot coffee... I just want to rant. Why? Because I don't care if you have a Platinum American Express or work 3 jobs to pay for your wardrobe or rent, I don't care if you care what I wore yesterday... point is we can all relate on some level or another.

On that note, here I am. The moment in question.

My rant?

As a student, mother, daughter, sister, lover and friend I have a world of support around me. Trés lucky for it to be so, too! It's tough to be a full-time student, unable to work (full-time, anyhow) and racking up a student loan that seems almost impossible to pay back come the time. How do people do it when there aren't any guarantees in life? I think having the support is the only fight I have against it all, for it gives me the confident energy that "Yes! I can do it!" attitude that people need to persevere. I believe I can do it, too!

But when all of a sudden, the clouds roll in and someone rains on your persevering parade and says, "But this will happen, what will you do? Oh, and this will happen, too... what will you do then?" What do I say to this negative energy? I'm not saying I want to ignore the possible obstacles to come. I'm saying, despite those obstacles, I know what I have to do. I cannot predict the future any more than you can, but there's no sense in being pessimistic about it.

I may not be at the same address in years from now, have the exact same interests or wear the same clothing... but I cannot change myself and if I'm an optimistic person by nature who chooses not to worry for every worry, then THAT'S ME!

Rant. Over.

.love .love .rachel .rachel .roy

Transformed.

To have this option is the epitome of function and fashion at it's best.

Not to be picky, though, I'd prefer a strapless option instead with the style of this dress. Otherwise, HOT!

Cow print? No thanks.

Cow print trench in tan and brown? Sure.

Convertible cow print trench in tan and brown with 2 optional cropped lengths? Yes, please!

I never thought I'd see a combo like this look chic, but I reeeeeaaalllly want it!

Transitioned.

So how do we make it from warm, to cool, to cold, to freezing? Shearling and leather perhaps.

This design with the immensely oversized collar is a winner.

Not a fan of shearling and once again... WANT!

Promenade.

You can usually foresee the kinds of styles that come back around during the Fall/Winter seasons. I'm quite pleased with these ones that are simply gorgeous!

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SO SU-SHI ME!

What's so great to do on a free evening with a great friend? Eat sushi! Among various other things, of course (including perusing and ultimately giving into the makeup section at Shopper's Drugmart *grrrrr!).

Some things I've noticed eating at many a sushi joints in my lifetime thus far:

1. Soy Sauce dishes should be slightly bigger and/or deeper to avoid spillage or sprayage after droppage.

2. When things like "Dragon Roll" or "Spider Roll" are on the menu, and furthermore arrive looking just like such... expect someone to play with their food. It's almost provoking it, c'mon!

3. Do NOT wear white. If you do, you are either a) brave b) dumb c) both d) a profesh on lunch e) hate that shirt.. or f) wearing someone else's shirt.

4. "All You Can Eat" doesn't mean you should do that. You risk losing all self respect and confidence upon exiting those doors. Sad but true.

5. Red Bean is officially the most underrated and misunderstood ice cream flavours I've come across in my life. No, it's NOT a can of beans dumped onto plain ice cream... you'd hafto be a retárd to consider that one.

6. Be nice to me, or I'll secretly switch that delicious Green Tea scoop with a wad of wasabi without your knowing. Teehee!

P.S. I'm not wearing white. It's peach. Sooooo doesn't count!

I am the walrus, coo coo kachoo!

so long 9 to 5

As Fall slowly beings to rear it's ugly pretty head, my time working 9-5 is coming to an end and back to the books I go! Not only am I looking forward to it (education rocks!), but I'm going to bring my cam with me and I'll have some more free time to explore my interests. I'm excited to share this on my blog along with anything else I may discover along the way. To be honest, I'd rather be working away at my career right now and loving every minute... but it's a process and the ride is sure to be fun!

Like a Goddess

So, lucky me I get to end my summer off nicely with a trip to Austin, Texas for my cousin's Bat Mitzvah. Unlucky me? I'm not interested in the dressed I have hanging in my closet... not to mention it's boiling hot there this time of year (which ultimately becomes my own sales pitch to myself). My find? A One Shouldered Goddess Dress on the cheap from F21. It's loose yet flattering at the same time, feminine and fitting. The mauve colour is so beautiful. I'll most likely pair it with my nude heels.

Hope everyone is making the most of these next couple weeks! xo