dream as you'll live forever

Quebec City was so much fun. Got in on Friday around 4:30, took in a free Cirque du Soleil show under a shady overpass, went to a dead bar, then to Dagobert, ate McDonalds for the first time in a month, missed out on free breakfast the next morning, went thrifting for 3 hours in village des valuers, cabbed to the next one outside of Quebec City, thrifted for another 3 hours, realized on the bus I had a serious suitcase dilemma, made it back to our dorm sans one earring, ate three mcchickens, pre-ed with the whole third floor wing, went back to Dagobert, crashed digital crush's dressing room, fell off the stage, went to mcdonalds in the pouring rain with bags over our heads, missed breakfast again and checked out the mall next to Laval before heading back to Trois-Pistoles. 12 more days until I'm reunited with the loves of my life.

lé shíte

Vintage jacket and shirt, J brand Ink, Marc Jacobs Stam, Tory Burch Reva Flats

Went to Urban China for dinner. I love chinese food but always end up going with people who can only order by number so I don't go as much as I would like to. This is my second favourite chinese restaurant in Edmonton (Sorry, but Tin Tin will always hold a special place in my heart righttt?). The best part was of course the bathroom, which was playing the hockey game in the mirror! Sharon also taught me how to "swear" in French so I don't get sent home in the first week.

I just booked my ticket to Montreal (Don't worry, it's a direct flight). Leaving earlier than expected, but may end up at Lady Gaga on the 28th. Keep your fingers crossed!

pride yourself on the unattainable, then smile at your feat

It's 2010! Where have I been?! Not going to lie, it's not the start I wanted but I'm learning to deal with it. Three weeks into school and I'm already drowning in projects and assignments. The only bright spot is that in one month, I will be escaping Edmonton for a little trip to Vegas with my lovelies. Chippendales anyone?

Anyhow, the weather is being unusually cooperative for January. I'm not kidding when I say that I have actually been living in this combination of Hunters and anything black for the past week. I get the weirdest looks for wearing rainboots but I have actually found them to be so useful in this type of weather. I just realized how stupid it looks but I swear it looks better when worn.

I have never been one to follow resolutions but this year, I'll try to make it happen. 2010 is about moving forward, not backwards. So I say fuck etiquette, fuck boys, and fuck the stupid people in your life who are always spreading negative energy around; it's all about laughing, loving, and doing what I want.

Good bye Summer

To sum it all up, Vancouver was hot, full of "HOUSEKEEPING" moments, stealing keycards and getting sprayed in the face by a sprinkler, late night slurpee runs, getting "stuck" in an elevator, finding notes underneath the door, taking creeper photos, trying to include Rico in every picture, prepping for our food club, perfecting that group shot, watching killer seagulls attack, petting a giant dog (and not the drug dog this time), spending almost an hour in a photobooth doing fob poses, waking up to alien ringtones, loyalty, wishing we lived in the Sheraton, watching a boy cream himself, hearing everyone snore, skee ball, half thrifting, running: amazing race style, walking 1000 blocks in the span of 4 days, photo finger illusions, discussing why trains go choo choo, not silencing words with silent letters. I would do it all over again. But next summer, we're east coasting it.

I did a horrible job at documenting my outfits worn on the trip. It was ridiculously hot the first three days, and the last day I basically wore my pjs to Richmond. Attractive, I know. So use your imagination.

Drumheller

Went to Drumheller with the family and Mack on the weekend. My memory of Drumheller is exactly as I remembered it. Hot, touristy and fake dinosaurs everywhere. I wanted to hike up to the top of the hoodoos, but with the +34 degree weather and the wind picking up, I'm sure I would have lost my hat. The best part was the suspension bridge and eating sushi! August 21 is Fob Day in Richmond, BC :)

Oh and I know I'm so white, but I can't tan to save my life.

Wearing F21 shirt, MJ shorts, Juicy shoes, Balenciaga, Ray-Bans and F21 fedora

Magic Bag

Call me creepy, but I always wonder what people carry inside their bags. The curiosity especially applies to a man carrying a purse bigger than mine. Like what can he possibly be carrying in there that can't go into his pockets? Anyway, that we will debate on later.

So here's my stash packed into my beloved Bailey, my 2 and a half year old Camel Balenciaga City. I always tell my mom that if the house were on fire (knock on wood), that Bailey would be the first thing I grab before I run out the door. Oh wait, Oscar is second. Then I run out the door.

Inside Bailey, you will find:

+ My Marc by Marc Jacobs Makeup bag I use as a Clutch (Inside is a whole different story, but mainly consists of random napkins- what can I say, I'm a klutz, reciepts and coat check stubs)
+ Burberry Wallet (thank ya)
+ Blackberry
+ iPod
+ Juicy Coin Purse
+ Keys that were once attatched to Seasame Street Characters from a Key Chain bargained in Hong Kong..and slowly one by one they fell off. I found Big Bird the other day on the grass..the only one left is Zoe
+ Blistex Complete Moisture Lip Balm
+ DKNY Be Delicious Hand Lotion
+ Excel Gum
+ Two random pins...I'm pretty sure they are from a sex shop but I have no recollection of stepping foot in one and my friend was fascinated by all the gear, I guess

Wheres Your Head At

Why I have been MIA for the past two weeks. It looks pretty bad but I tend to find things better because I know which pile it belongs under. My sister thinks I have cultivated a spider farm. I wouldn't doubt it.

"I look so hipster"

Eric and I
H&M leather jacket, AA viscose tank, AA lamé leggings, Tory Burch Reva flats(not shown), Jacob scarf, F21 hand warmers, Balenciaga (not shown) and Ray-Bans
Eric: He only told me that his skinny tie is from Simons in Montreal


The girls; I wish I had a full length shot of my outfit, but this was the best picture I had

Eric aka my partner in crime and I have this unhealthy obsession of coordinating outfits when we go out for dinner. I don't even have to ask what he's going to wear because we always end up complimenting each other...somehow. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that we're both hipsters in denial. He dresses like Brent Bolthouse...all he needs is the black leather jacket and he is set. Last night we had dinner at East Side Marios..and I didn't think my faux fur coat was appropriate so I opted for a more casual, rocker chic look. Pairing my outfit down with a leather jacket, white tank, lamé leggings and topped it off with yellow flats. I love a burst of colour in an almost monochromatic look. I also whipped out the scarf as it was a little chilly after dinner, and my non-fuctional hand warmers.

"You look like a street fighter." thanks


Happy 21 K :)

My Partner In Crime

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Not Just the City of Champions

Hey y'all. My name is Amanda and I am a fashion student at the University of Alberta. The point of this blog is to recognize Edmonton as a fashion city and not for a redneck town. Attending the UofA gives me the privilege to see all sorts of styles, even in the coldest of weather. While my room is overflowing with clothes and heaps of empty USPS boxes, I can still manage to get dressed in the morning, and it's all thanks to the fallback outfits. Pulling all nighters in my second year as a fashion student was not what I signed up for, but with the help of American Apparel and pretty jeans on my side, I am able to still look chic and so can you. As a student working only eight hours a week, I try to look for good deals when shopping. I love online shopping, scouring ebay for vintage and jeans, Forever 21 for cheap random articles of clothing and accessories, American Apparel for basics, and Aldo for footwear. More on shopping tips later :)

It is my job to bring to you the most stylish Edmontonians and to get a sense of the mix of tastes we have going on in this beautiful city.

<3 Amanda

random mix of WAYWT acquired over a couple of months