Time for some Canada Love. I went to see "One Week" tonight, and it was really good. I got very excited about all of the neat images of Canada. It's about time we have a movie that shows how awesome we are. There are very few things out there that are strictly Canadian. Tim Hortons and The Bay aren't even Canadian companies anymore. We have a lot of film productions shooting up here, but rarely does Canada get to be Canada when it's on screen. I really enjoyed getting to see lots of familiar places that weren't disguised as somewhere else.
I just wanted to do a shout out to my favourite surf shop. It was featured in the movie, and of course, this thrilled me. I have so many good memories of this place. The guy who used to own it was a lovable nut job who would entertain us with stories of horse tranquilizer pills and acid flashbacks. I was disapointed the last time I went back to find that it's under new management now. Although, it's probably for the best.
Don't Laugh. This is my wallet. And I LOVE it. It's one of my favourite things. I got if for Christmas from my mother. I don't know how she found it, but it is absolutely perfect. The dogs in the photo look identical to my dogs. They are even gender appropriate. AND, they are wearing bows!
Movie night tonight. This is what I wore/am wearing...
According to my friend, Amy, I left this necklace at a party she threw a few years ago. About 8 months after the party, she finally returned it and was so pleased with herself for finally remembering to give it to me. The only problem was it's definately not my necklace and I don't even think I was at the party where it was lost. I tried to give it back to her, but she refused to take it since now she had absolutely no idea who it belongs to. So, I guess it belongs to me now... unless it's yours, and then you can have it back. I don't wear it very often, but I like the kitchy vibe.
It's pretty much a lace pom pom (or as Tina would say, a doily), but that's what makes it great.
I bought this belt at a really cute vintage store in Kelowna. I really liked the entire selection in the store and everything was a pretty good price. Usually when I went there, everything was fine and the sales ladies were all really nice. But one day (Actually it was St. Patrick's Day, almost 2 years ago), I went in with a few friends from out of town. There was a new sales girl working and she kept following us around the store, keeping a watchful eye on us. At one point, she came over to me, grabbed MY jacket from out of my hands and proceeded to put it on a hanger and went to put it on the rack. I have no idea what would posess her to do something like that. Obviously, she thought it was store merchandise, but even if it was, if someone is carrying an item around the store, that generally means they are interested in purchasing it. I haven't been back there since, which is a shame, since I quite liked that store.
My beloved Bow Bag. I really can't get enough bows in my life.
- Ellie
HIT: I love love love the green jacket, the brooch, the dress. Adele looks so amazing and glamorous. Is it any wonder that Anna Wintour personally styled this outfit?
HIT: I love the tiered skirt and the shot of pink. So cute. That skirt is on my wish list.
Wearing: Skirt - Value Village Kamloops (bought yesterday for $3!); Turtle Neck - Winners; Belt - Mother's Closet; Necklace - No idea, I just remember I bought it 3 years ago for the Matt Dusk concert.
I thought I would share some info on the new GG spin-off because a few people had questions about it. It's going to be about Lily's life in LA with her her older sister. Brittany Snow and Krysten Ritter star as the sisters - love them both... No Rufus yet. The pilot will air during the penultimate episode of this season of Gossip Girl (May 11) and then it will have it's own time slot in the fall. I'm really looking forward to seeing all of the excellent 80s wear.
My friends recently found a crimper and they have been trying to get as much use out of it as possible. Getting ready was a bit of a gong show. The picture is of Laini crimping my hair, while I am curling Nessa's, as she drinks. The train actually went a bit longer since Kiri (who took the picture) was doing everyone's make-up at the same time.
Wearing: Shirts - Nessa's 50 cent Butterfly shirt, and Joe; Skirt -Old Navy (bought specifically for 2008 St. Patrick's Day); Hat - Ardene's. I didn't start out with the Butterfly shirt on and I don't really like it with the outfit, but I was kind of forced into wearing it and how can I say no to sequins?
There were a lot of similarities between this year and last year. First of all both parties were at the homes of Beth and Nessa. Lot's of hand-made wall decorations, random crazy dancing, drinking games, and jello shots. But there were a lot of differences too. This year, everyone wore green. No hassle. Everyone was already excited about it. Last year, most of the party-goers had no idea about the holiday thus they wore a lot less green. Biggest difference would be that last year we were in Sweden, and this year Canada.
These are a few of my favourite green things that people were wearing. Beth's amazing feather head piece; Nessa's technicolour dream coat and her mint stockings; Janessa's scraf from a 7-up bottle since she had no other green.
My friend kiri bought this ring in Hawaii a few days ago. She got back from Hawaii yesterday and then drove up with me to Beth and Nessa's place (4 hours away). She's a travelling machine! Actually, that was her second trip there this year. We all went in the beginning of January. I may have to go back pretty quick to get one of these rings. 
Those tights... Just WOW! Actually, I'm in love with Brittany Snow's entire outfit.
I feel like these boots were meant for me. I either need to find them asap, or find a similar pair and do a little DIY magic.
Another "Celeb" to rock the hair bow.
-Ellie
