Panic on the Streets of London

I've been bringing it all back to my thrifty roots these days. I found this epic pair of black brogues (which I have been on the lookout for AGES and I plan to wear them every day until there are holes in the sole because they are PERFECT) and Ferragamo flats at Value Village the other day. The Ferragamos aren't my usual style, but can we get a close-up on the price tag?

YES. $7.99. If you see designer shoes that are in good condition and in your size, do not stop to think - proceed directly to the cash register and BUY THEM.

In other news, I'm very much attached to this creepy black dress I bought over at Shop It Right Now. All of the buttons make me feel like I'm trapped in some prim Victorian schoolmarm/90s goth child* fantasy.

My is finally long enough to pin back, which is really adding to the schoolmarm vibe.

All of this prim-and-properness is freaking me out! Must compensate with silly faces!


*It is my goal to exhaust every single 90s subculture before I turn 30. Next up: Candy Raver.

Christmas with Gordon Ramsay

 Christmas Turkey recipe from the F Word


Gordon Ramsay's roast turkey recipe from the F Word.


Ramsay's Christmas seafood paella

Gordon Ramsay's recipe for a delicious seafood paella, pefect for Christmas.

Ramsay's Christmas Chestnut, Parsnip and Apple Soup Tips for making Gordon Ramsay's Christmas roast chestnut, parsnip and apple soup from the Christmas Cookalong Live show.

Safe and Warm

I am finally through with my hellish bout of exams, and am safely tucked away in the backwoods of rural Ontario to spend Christmas with the family. Its really nice to be here, even though there isn’t much to do. Since being home I have:
1. Cut up a multitude of magazines
2. Decorated two different Christmas
3. Visited the Shetland sheep across the road
4. Heard enough Christmas Carols to make me go absolutely insane

I must go find some errant wool to knit another sweater (like this one I’m wearing) before I die of boredom.

Josh Groban - What Child Is This

Josh Groban - What Child Is This? (Lyrics)

What child is this
Who lay to rest
On Mary's lap is sleeping
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
While shepherds watch are keeping

So bring him incense, gold and myrrh
Come peasant king to own him
The King of Kings salvation brings
Let loving hearts enthrone him

This, this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste, haste to

Wicked Month

Exams have turned me into a bit of a batty old shut-in, but I only have one more to go! Last night I actually managed to cram in a bit of social time, having somewhat forgot what the feeling of 'having friends' is actually like. We finally finished watching Suspiria, the watched all of Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome which somehow led us to watching gross-out videos of Bot fly larvae. My mind was a bit like jelly after all that - it was a lot to take in!

Taking a bit of a break to go do some Christmas shopping (a task I abhor) and then rub my nose against the grindstone until it bleeds.

Use My Imagination

When I received a notice telling me that there was a package for me at the Post Office, it was a pleasant surprise. Getting mail is always a pleasure, especially when its a super awesome blogger package from the lovely Diane! She was kind enough to send me this silly, radical sweater and a pair of clunky-ass Doc Martens maryjanes. I love them so much that I wore them out dancing last night! Ahhh, you know my tastes too well!


Speaking of awesome free stuff, when you're a blogger sometimes you get emails from people who want you to review things. Generally I say no, but when Quirk Classics offered to send me a copy of Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters, I accepted. Frankly, I was somewhat flattered they figured I was literary enough to review a book on a fashion blog, and secondly it sounded hilarious. In all honestly, Jane Austen is not my thing at all and I probably won't end up finishing the book but there have been some deliciously awful sentences that actually made me laugh out loud. It looks pretty stellar on my paltry media shelf, too.

Tarantula Stew

Yesterday I wanted to wear something that was completely out of the ordinary for me, so I put on my Halloween dress and layered my Pixies t-shirt (plus numerous sweaters not pictured) on top. I guess I was going for a bit of a 90s goth look, circa Winona Ryder in Beetlejuice, what with the purple Doc Martens and all. Maxi skirts usually look awful on me, since I am not the height of an elegant giraffe, but I decided to try my hand at them anyways. Short to average height people of the world unite - you have nothing to lose but your chains (and/or miniskirts)!