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Aloha!

I must apologize for my sever lack of presence and total disregard for my promise to better upkeep my blog! I'm terribly red faced about it, I hope you can forgive me!!

I've been quite busy typing up loose ends with my visa application, as well as planning my Jack and Jill!

In the meantime, I've posted some new items in my etsy shop! There's a couple more to come, too!
Also, I'm sorry for not responding yet to comments- this week I shall return!

Happy Monday! (Ughh..)
xo

Ugh! September already?

Aloha ladies!

Yuck.. we're heading into Fall.
I mean, don't get me wrong, I love the coziness of a wool jacket on a cool day, and wearing stockings without overheating. Most of all, I'm excited to shop for a 49er jacket!

A 49er jacket, for those who don't already know, is a wool coat by a company called Pendleton. They're still in business to this day, however the iconic '49er' model is what they're widely known for, specifically within the vintage community.
I have never owned one, and this year I'm dead set on finding one just like this:

They are almost always available on eBay and etsy, woohoo!  However finding the correct size and a print you like can be tough which is why I don't have one already, boo!

Soo, this past Monday, I graduated from makeup school!! I am now officially licensed, and I couldn't be more excited to make a career out of it someday.
In our last class, every student participated in a competition which involved us coming up with a theme, creating a costume, and directing a hair student from the school for her styling.
My theme was titled "retro tiki". Cliche, hmm? Heck, I don't care, I thought of it the night prior because my original theme fell through prop-wise.

Here is my lovely model, Diana, sans costume because she wanted out of it!

For her hair, the student made her first ever victory roll attempt. AHH.
It was baaaad. I mean, God bless her for trying. But everyone has seen other girls sporting them many a times and they still look unperfected. Does that make me an ass for saying it? Ehh.. yeah. I'm an ass.
So it turned into this. I wanted to get my hands on her, but my professor threatened me not to touch her head, ha!! . Ah, she knows me too well!..
Anyhow, this look managed to win me FIRST PLACE!! Well, hot damn!
I celebrated with a cocktail and a skype date with Justin in the backyard:

I even won a bagful of goodies, including Carolina Herrera perfume and a Dior foundation!

I graduated at the top of my class, and my prof even asked me to be her assistant on a job next month!
If only finding work in makeup seemed so easy in New York once I move. Ugh.

Last weekend, my town had their annually held Autofest, which closes off the entirety of our downtown main streets and even some side streets to fill them with pre 65 classic cars.
I actually did a photoshoot there with a photographer I know and got a couple of fun shots including this:

This was my first time actually modelling with a classic car (it was a beautiful black Ford coupe). This is also an attempt at being 'foxy'. Haha. How did I score? Or maybe I don't want to know!..
I also got a few photos of some of the cars at the show:

Ahh yes, I mustn't forget to finish off with an outfit post! This is from a couple of days ago, as I've been slightly lazy with photo taking (just like how lazy I am with blogging- wompp wommppp):

Anddd a picture of my goofy face..

Am I doing better at this blogging thing, now? I try to keep you visually stimulated, as I feel like I'm just blah blah blah-ing and you're thinking "Jesus Christ, woman, shut up and give me something to not read!"
Let me know if I'm still sucking.
Hope you're all having a great weekend! Next blog I'll fill you kittens in on my etsy shop! :)
xo!!

Outfit post numero uno

Alohaaaaa!!
I am NOT dead. Isn't that exciting news?! Although I have no excuse for my slacking in the blog department. Ugh... this was one thing I told myself I was going to actually stick to. So, ladies.. ahem, I PLEDGE to stay true to my blog from here on out!
Just pretend I wrote this in blood. And hold me to it!

So, wonderful news as far as my American visa goes- we're getting sooo close, I an hardly wait! I just have to go a get some visa photos taken before I send off some of my final paperwork before the... (Jaws music)... INTERVIIIEWWW!
Am I worthy of being an American? It's up to my likely bitter consular officer to decide!
I found a wedding dress for our city hall ceremony, on sale, too! I seem to be pretty darn good at finding a bargain, if I do say so myself. It's white, simple, subtle and sexy. That's all I can say, because my fiance reads this thing! So, sorry ladies, you'll have to wait for the photos!
I have a confession to make... a couple of weeks ago, I broke a BIG rule for brides everywhere. I tried on dresses when I already bought mine! And we're talking real wedding dresses...

THAT thing made my Mom and my sister cry.
It was $1200.
Take all of the advice that you're given- avoid trying on dresses when you already have one.
I ended up confused and frustrated and in tears by the end of the day, and I was not wearing waterproof mascara. It wasn't pretty! And all of this because my sister and I went to look for bridesmaid dresses.
But after having the sense talked back into me by my girlfriends, I realized just how perfect the dress is that I already have. This one, as beautiful as it is, just isn't me.
It's 1950's vintage, fits like a glove, and cost me $75. A total steal! (For those who don't know, I'm having a city hall ceremony, and then a 'real' wedding in Vegas next April, so we fall in line with our visa timeline so I'm  not deported!)
And you won't see THAT dress until next April! Eeeeeeeeee!!!- I can't wait!!!

On a different note, I've decided that I'm going to start doing outfit posts. I love these so much on others' blogs, it really gives you a sense of who the person is behind the writing. It seems fun, also, and hopefully you guys can appreciate my style. Because for those who dress vintage, or repro vintage every day, you can get a few raised eyebrows!
So, here's what I wore to work today.

Today, my entire outfit is actually from my place of work, H&M. Occasionally we get some great vintage inspired pieces, and if they're well priced I try to get what I can.
Aaand I'll throw in a photo of day 2 of a terribly sagging roller set for the heck of it..

The skirt costs $29.95 for customers, and the lace detailed tank top only $10. Pretty good price for an outfit! And no, they didn't pay me to say that, haha. However, they did pay me to clean up a little girls' pee on Friday afternoon. Ahh.. a day in the life of a retail sales associate! Jealous?
Actually, I bought that outfit one day during my shift, because the zipper broke on one of my favourite vintage dresses!! I mean right down to the butt. I guess it's just a risk you take with 60 year old clothing!
Well, I'll wrap this up now, I hope you guys believe me when I say I'm totally going to stay on the ball with this. You have my permission to leave me nasty notes if I don't!!
Hope you're all having a lovely week! :)
Lucky xo

Boy, that was a loooooong break!

Aloha!

Well, looky who's been  biting the big one on her blog writing lately! Gosh, I'm terrible!! And oh-so-sorry...

Everything has kind of blended together since Justin left (I received the nod of approval for use of his real name, oooh!). I've been working with only one real day off each week, as I've started a makeup course that takes place every Monday! It's been great so far, only 2 classes in, but I'm adoring it! In fact, I'm even going to MAC today to stock up, and it feels like Christmas I tells ya!!
Actually, after I've completed this course, I'm certified to apply for the MAC industry card, to get a 40% DISCOUNT!?!! It's one of the most magnificent things that could have happened in my life. MAC is home planet. Can anyone relate?..

Sooo, here's a recap of Justin's visit!
We got to spend a lot of time together this time, as I had booked vacation days so I didn't have to work for 8 hours a day and leave the poor guy by his lonesome until I came home.
This enabled us to visit my Dad and spend the night, have a bbq with my family, sleep in a lotttt, and go to Hot Rod Hootenanny! Although the event was blah, I did manage to take some photos...

That's my friend Chelsea, before the rest of her beer.

And a cute couple dancing. They danced for at least an hour, and it was a scorcher that day!

Some of the most beautiful tail lights I've ever seen.

Justin told me the 2 cars further back go suuuper fast! Haha... I'm learning!

The Royal Crowns, they never fail to put on a fantastic show! They're one of my favourite local bands. Check them out on The Royal Crowns Myspace page!

The one and only Bloodshot Bill. Again, amaaazing show! He's a one man band. You have to see it to believe it! Check out the Bloodshot Bill Myspace page while you're at it!

And here's Justin and I, showing you our tough sides. Would you mess with this?! Did not think so.

And a piece of St. Catharines history. I love this.


So all in all, the show was 'meh', and the heat was extreme. I was very pleased that I decided last minute not to set my hair the night before, whew! Always a disappointment when your hair effort fails due to weather, hmm ladies?

OOH! And one last thing before I wrap things up for today.. we received our 2nd Notice Of Action in the mail last week, my visa is running 6 weeks ahead of schedule!! Yippeeeeeee!!! I can't explain our excitement, it's looking like I could be moving sometime in October! :)

Alrighty dolls, I must be off to my favourite doctors' office- the dentist! Wommp..
You'll hear from me soon, as I have some new thrift store finds to share and some exciting wedding news!

Until then!
XO

Happy hearts and happy bellies

Aloha!

Well geez, I sure have been slackin' since JP arrived! But can you blame me?? I'm so incredibly happy he's here, I can't stand to even think of what Tuesday will be like when he leaves..

We've squeezed in a lot so far; visiting my dad, drinks with friends, fireworks at the lake for Canada Day, and my friends were so sweet and even suggested we pick up some fireworks to celebrate 4th of July for him!
I'm pleased we were not arrested for setting them off in a public park on a Monday night.

We've done a lot of sleeping in, which has been wonderful. Isn't it an amazing feeling to wake up next to the one you love? We try to take advantage of those moments, as we only get a few before our next long stretch apart! :(

Here is a briefing on what we've done most this past week:

These drinks were amaaaazing..

JP is so manly. MAN EAT MEAT!!

MAN DRINK BEER!!

WOMAN DRINK FANCY EXPENSIVE COCKTAIL!!

We like to eat.


No lie, we both gain weight when we see eachother. I gain the most. I had even lost 5 lbs before he arrived and already they're ALL back on! But from the looks of these pictures, wouldn't you say it was worth it?!..
I can never say no to mexican.

While we were visiting my dad, we were all sitting out on the veranda when a bird pooped on JP's back!

He was quite distraught. Don't worry, I saved the day. However, apparently getting crapped on by birds is good luck?? Hmm.. we bought 2 lottery tickets.
We didn't win.

Well ladies, I must pack up and get ready to go wedding invitation shopping! I hope it's not all cheesy stuff.
Hope you're all having a swell week!

xo

Hearts in my eyes...

Aloha, ladies!!

Just a quickie post (quite possibly the teeniest you've ever seen), as I'm about to set my hair and roll into bed, I need my beauty sleep because JP flies in tomorrow!

Soo, my next post will be in a couple of days as I'll be too busy plantin' smooches on my man!
I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am :)

I hope you all had a lovely weekend!
Lucky xo

What happens in Vegas...

Aloha ladies!

Ohh, I do apologize for the lack of posting this past week.. I must admit, I've been quite lazy. There is a very sheepish look on this face right now!!

I've decided to use this post to tell you the neato story of how I met my fiance- d'aww!!
It's a rather rare one, and most our friends think it's the cutest dang story ever, and of course, I do kinda agree.. but perhaps I'm biased, hmm? (Heehee!)..

Ahem, so it all began at a little event called...

Ahh yes, the famed VLV! It was my first year attending, as I had only heard about it that February. I decided immediately that I just haaad to go.
If you don't know much about this event, all you have to do is google search (or visit vivalasvegas.net), and you'll get the idea pretty quickly!

So, I found a willing and able friend, and off we went! We arrived on the Wednesday night, giving us time to settle into our room at Excalibur, (down the street from the event which takes place at The Orleans hotel and casino) and get some rest before picking up our weekender wristbands the next day.

Thursday rolls around, with wristbands on we purchased our first plastic boot and began enjoying Las Vegas :)

Oh gosh.. I look kinda tipsy in this one. Please enjoy at my expense!

So me being the non-gambling type of gal (which means I have no idea how to play a darn thing except coin slots), I stood on the arm of my dear friend as she played at a blackjack table.
Having not been there too long, a fine mannered gentleman approached me and offered to buy me a drink!
Well heavens, of course I said yes! But I'd prefer to think it's because I was playing my hand in fate, and not because I was nearly done my boot..

This gent introduced himself, and then the several friends he was with.
And one of them was named JP.

Well gals, let me tell YOU- you know that sense of immediate attraction you get, even before they prove themselves to speak with proper grammar? Yes, yes I know you understand all too well, now don't you all?
As I sit here and try to think of words to explain the feeling he gave me when we met, I literally let out a giant, cheesy sigh! Let's call it romantic. Hmm yes, much better.
We connected instantly. So much so that within the small amount of time we all stood around chatting, we exchanged numbers and agreed to meet again later that day.

Before we parted, my girlfriend managed to get this first shot of JP and I together ever.
I manage to class it up with my 2 foot tall TGIFriday's cocktail glass:

This photo makes me giggle! I think mostly because I look frisky, wouldn't you say?

Anyhow, flash forward a couple of months. By July, I had made my first trip down to see him, he had come up to Canada, and we were happily in a long distance relationship.

Ooh- timeout!! For those who haven't read my post about JP and I from earlier, I live in Toronto, Canada, and he in New Jersey, USA. Okay.. commence the romance!

In mid July, JP had come up to visit me, and we had made plans to spend a couple of days downtown Toronto. We had a spiffy room at a nice hotel, and took a wander where a photographer approached us as we came out of a shop, and took our photo:

Now, this photo is importance, as it's the last photo taken of us before he proposed to me!
See?! "D'awww!"
He pulled out the most beautiful ring I have ever seen, and asked me to be his wife.
I was surprised, shocked, overwhelmed, speechless. And now, the happiest I've ever been.

Do I hear a "but that's so soon, you love fools!"?? Yep, fast, you betcha. But ya can't slow down love, no way Jose!

So, since July 17th, 2010, we've been in a long distance engagement. We talk, text, and skype constantly, and have visited each other many times. And I fall more and more in love with him each and every day.
I won't get into all of the visa application details- it sure is a headache, lemme tell ya! It's looking to be about October that I may be able to relocate and become a 'permanent resident'.
But I'd wait 10 years if it meant I'd get to be with my baby in the end.

Ahh... the glorious feeling of being engaged to the man of your dreams never fades!
Siiiiighhh!

Well my friends, that's our story in a teeny tiny nutshell! Did I keep the sap minimal? Ahh, what the heck, it's my gosh darned love story, I hope it made your teeth hurt!

I urge you, if you've never blogged about how you came to be with your one and only, spill your mushy guts, I'd love to hear your love stories!

Well, I must be on my merry way, JP is about to call me!

I'll fill you ladies in on the wedding plans soon!

Have a lovely weekend!
Lucky xo

P.S. I haven't seen him in 9 weeks, and he arrives on Tuesday, I can't wait!!