Wood and Wanderlust

Growing up is losing some illusions in order to acquire others. 
    Virginia Woolf 

Outfit: Handmade Skirt, Purple Cardigan (JoeFresh), Hat (Aldo), 

Leather Boots (Vintage), Leather Belt (Thrifed)

    I believe I have found my favourite door to date! I  know what you're thinking (next line is to be read in Harold Zidler's voice from Moulin Rouge), why does this girl have such a ridiculous obsession with doors? I was walking around downtown on Friday with my friend Alex and Kobe and came across this door- so the next day I dragged the bf there to take pictures. 
    And as promised, I'm wearing some colour... dark purple still counts right? I must must must talk about this skirt as well, a friend made it, she's talented eh? This is only the second time I've worn it though; do you ever have items you are more apprehensive about wearing, until you put it on and then think why don't I wear this more often? This skirt is one of those. I'll definitely being wearing it more often.  Anyways, off I go now, hope you're enjoying your weekend! 

Ta-ta!
xo, The Rag Trade 

Playfully Punctilious in Plaid

And what he greatly thought, he nobly dared. 
    Homer

A city covered in snow. This is the view from my balcony this 

morning. We've had non-stop snowfall for the last two days. 

Outfit: Plaid Wool Dress (Thrifted), Boots (Le Chateau), Brown Dress, 

worn under (Thrifted), Orange Ring (DIY)

   The snow is back! For a few days we were experiencing some spring weather, with temperatures at plus three, and boy was it nice! Now everything is wet and slushy, making the shoe choice very, very, very limited.  

   Oh plaid.... I swear, everyone wears it here. It's about the only thing the bf wears, no lie.  How about you, do people where you live where a lot of plaid? I love this dress but I can only wear it when the bf is around when I get ready; I can't do the zipper up by myself! When I didn't live with the bf and I wanted to wear a dress that I couldn't do up alone (I have a couple), I would be thankful for coat season 'cause I would leave it undone until I met up with a friend. Just one of the many things a live-in bf is good for! 

   I always have a tricky time trying to pair jewelry with this dress. It has a bateau neckline and is very high, perhaps it is best left alone? What would you suggest dear reader? 

   

Until next time!

xo, The Rag Trade 

Method to My Madness

A journey is a person in itself; no two are alike. 
    John Steinbeck

Outfit: Shirt (c/o LuLu*s), Boots (Le Chateau), Skirt (Thrifted), Bracelet

(Souvenir from Florida), Sweater (Thrifted), Necklace (Vintage- my Great 

grand mother's), Bag (Vintage)

    I'm excited about this outfit for several reasons, and I'm ever so glad to have this style blog to express my happiness because the bf is tired of hearing me talk about clothes! 

    This delightful shirt is the item I received from LuLu*s via Chictopia.com. I was suppose to receive the white dress I had posted about last week, but instead this came. It was instant love when I tried it on and I've forgotten all about the white dress I was meant to have!         

   Before trying this shirt on I had never given peplum any thought but now it's my best friend! How can I express how much I love this shirt? Hmmm... you know how cartoon characters only have one outfit? This shirt would be my cartoon perma-shirt. I'm a petite person and I love how it gives the illusion of curves. Easy peezy for a girl who has always dreamed of having hips! 

   And some more orange! I like the look of orange and white- I find it has more of a spring feel than an autumn one.  Surprisingly, I've never worn this necklace with my orange bag before, even though they are the perfect pair. 

Ta-ta for now!

xo, The Rag Trade 

Song on repeat for me today: Dionne Warwick, Walk On By