Except that what passes for reality tv bitchiness in Canada is a far cry from the brasher American brand. They’re really just nice, if somewhat misguided, girls from places with low population density. The third cycle of Canada’s Next Top Model premiered last night, so long after the second cycle that I don’t even remember [...]
Archive for May, 2009
Scents and Sensibility: I do Declare
Posted in Scents and Sensibility, tagged cartier declaration, jane austen, mr. darcy, perfume, spicy on May 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Let me first say this: I am no Jane Austen fantasist. I enjoy her books for their pointed prose and sharp satire. I have no illusions that Austen’s books are sexy potboilers, nor do I have patience for any grown woman who uses words like “squee” and goes into raptures at the mention of one [...]
5 things I used to wear that got me shunned, but now are fashionable
Posted in Very Good Advice, WTF Fashion, tagged boots, hipsters, mitt, mom, nerds, scarf, sunglasses on May 12, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Something occurred to me the other day, things that I wore as a young girl that got me ridiculed in grade 7-10 (a horrible time for an awkward girl) are now considered cool and hip with the youngsters today, and some older. Probably including some of those bi-atches from my past. Check this:
1) Dirty denim.
I am [...]
