Flight Facilities - Crave You (Adventure Club Dubstep Remix)

I only just discovered this song today. Dubstep is something I'm iffy with. There are times when its a bit much for me and other times I really like certain songs. Living in England definitely boosted my appreciation for it. I love how this song was remixed. Enjoy!

Men's Coats and Jackets - Part 1

I know that some guys are completely lost when it comes to fashion. Especially in North America, where it's not exactly something men focus on, or perhaps feel uncomfortable thinking about it. Although, times have changed and I've begun to see far more fashionable men these days than in the past. I get that some men here are still so resistant to a tighter fit (no I'm not talking about super skinny jeans) but I can't tell you how sexy and appealing it is to me when a man has the confidence to pull off clothing and hairstyles that have more of a European flare to it.

You know how they say some guys look at a girl and maybe undress her with their mind....I do the total opposite. Sometimes I look at at a random guy and envision them with a certain hair style and clothing I find would be stylish on them. It's just my thing, a weird obsession with men's fashion.

Anyway, the point of this post was to help guys out visually when it comes to winter jackets and coats. I get men are far more visual creatures than women (so studies suggest) and perhaps seeing a fuller picture might help. Every body type can be dressed well, so don't assume fashionable men have to be thin or have a lean build. You just need to know how to dress what you have. Below are some images of a dressier styles of men's coats/jackets, I'll have more posts to come!

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Stay tuned for more!

xoxo,

My Life, the UK, and "Home"

Living in England for half a year was such an amazing experience, returning home to Toronto was one of the hardest things I had to do this summer. I felt like I was being ripped from my second life and was thrown back into my past. Everyone and everything seemed so stagnant, like nothing had changed aside from the towering buildings of glass plastered everywhere downtown. Yet, I was different and my whole life was filled with new thoughts and experiences. I had become a new person, to me, an even better version of who I use to be. I heard about the term "reverse culture shock" but I didn't understand it till this summer.

Being immersed in a completely new culture and society gave me the opportunity to explore, stand alone on my own two feet (I mean completely alone in an alien environment), and it taught me how to be open to new experiences and people. I did things most people would never feel comfortable doing. For example, I had no idea what real trance was but I still went to a full-fledged rave and had the time of my life. I just picked up and flew to Greece and stayed at a hostel with a girl I just met and made friends with people from all over the world. I chose not to live on university accommodations with other international students but instead went house hunting in my first few days in the country and lived with British students so that I could fully understand what British culture was like. I went sight seeing on my own, travelled around the country by myself having no clue what I was doing and figuring it out as I went along. Every day was filled with something new but the hardest part for me was leaving those bonds I had created. I was so heartbroken having to walk away from the UK knowing I may never see some of those people again. 

Don't get me wrong, it was really, really, really, hard initially for me. I missed Toronto tremendously. It was difficult adapting to a culture I barely knew and meeting people who actually wanted to open up to me. People take for granted what it means to be completely "new". If no one actually reaches out to you and takes you under their wings, you may be unable to make real bonds with people aside from something surface. It made me miss my family and friends back home so much. I've noticed when people live overseas they tend to bond with other international students or people like themselves. Most international people I met didn't have many British friends. It's only natural that when you're lost and in a new environment, you cling to people you identify with. Dealing with a few months of loneliness and confusion really paid off for me in the end because I built such strong friendships with some wonderful British people and I felt like I had become a part of them. That's something not many international travellers can boast. 

Being back in Toronto and watching the Olympics and everything leading up to it was like torture because to me, England had become home. I missed the UK greatly for the first two months and searched for ways to return back "home". I felt so lost in my life, because not only did I feel stifled being back in Toronto, I was also at a completely new stage in my life where I no longer was in school. My future stared at me and I could barely focus on it. For the first time in my life I didn't know what my end goal was anymore. It was frightening and numbing all at once to not only have to deal with returning to another culture but also have it compounded with being in a stage of my life I had never been in since I was 4 years old.

Now that time has passed, things have changed and I've learned to love Toronto again, both for its flaws and for its beauty. Coming back definitely changed my perspective on this city and our people. It made me open up to experiences I had shut down before. A simple example of that would be going to parties I use to avoid just because I thought I didn't identify with it, and actually having fun. (To be honest, I can now go anywhere and enjoy myself no matter what I'm doing.) I see certain characteristics and behaviours we young Torontonians have that I really don't like and I've focused to change them in myself and possibly open up other people to the way I see life now. 

I've finally found direction in my life regarding my career and where I think I'm headed, and it feels amazing. I still miss the UK, a lot, but I believe, for now, Toronto is where my future lies. That doesn't mean I won't stop travelling. I thrive on learning and change. The nomad in me is always itching for a place to go and new things to do. Yet, with all that said, the UK will always be another home to me, always.

This is one of my favourite photos from England. 
It's in central London on a rooftop of a building that my friend took me to so that I could see the city. 
Behind me is St. Paul's Cathedral, a famous sight to see in London.

xoxo,

Security Cameras and Crimes of Love

On Monday, while prepping for an important meeting I was about to have, I found this video online. Am I ever glad I clicked it. Not only did this video make my heart smile, it actually brought out some giggles while watching it. I can't tell you how great it was to have that pick me up just when I needed it. I shared this on my Facebook page but I want it to be something anyone can view freely and feel the same sense of happiness I did.

Enjoy!

xoxo,

Delilah - Go

I was near speechless when I heard this today while I was fumbling around YouTube for something interesting for my ears to hear.This is Delilah's first EP which was produced by East London's Balistiq. Honestly, the beat and the covers Delilah does within that song are so beautiful and eerie at the same time. Yes, some of those lyrics are from Chaka Khan's song "Ain't Nobody". Insane right? I really don't know what else to say, I just want you to listen to it because I think its amazing.

xoxo,

Hot Pants and Sheer Tops

YAY! My Topshop order came in today. I got three pairs of hot pants and a sheer sleeveless blouse with uneven hems. I'm absolutely in love with my order, albeit those shorts are something other than shorts on my body...lol. Anyway, I've got so many ideas for how to wear them and they're also a reminder to just up my game when it comes to fitness. I'm so excited about this summer and the chance to wear this once I get back home to Toronto from UK.

Lots of love,

We Are Young!

I fell in love with this song when I first heard it on Glee and then I went prowling on the internet to hunt down the actual song. Its been a few months but I got reminded me of this song today and decided to post it with the Glee version as well. Obviously Fun's version is a little rougher and has an edge to it while Glee's version sounds more melodious. I like bits and pieces of both of them, kinda wish there was a way to merge the songs.

Hugs and kisses,