Inspiration: Prom 2013

Celebrity prom fashion inspiration for the style-savvy graduates.

Prom is the perfect closure for all those shitty years, stupid assignments and messed up people you had to deal with throughout highschool. After you’ve suffered and paid your dues, it’s time to party hard.

What Works:

The OC rocked the prom look with gorgeous, floor-sweeping gowns that were just glamorous enough without going over the top. Some crystals, a hint of satin, solid colors and stunning details made the looks incredibly chic.
Note the lack of tacky jewelry or mounds of makeup. This is about looking fresh and expensive without trying too hard.

What Doesn’t Work:

Sorry 90210 but you completely missed the mark here. It’s great to show individuality, but it’s not okay to wear your grandma’s plaid curtains or a red picnic blanket with worn-out elf boots.
All of these looks are boring and just blah.

But when given the chance, these ladies rock it on the red carpet:

These looks are cute choices, adding flirty fun into the mix. Shorter dresses are great for summer weather and they also transition well into the prom after-party.

Beware:

I would advise to have fun with your ensemble and don’t be boring. Even though a little black dress is a staple, it is hardly memorable and I can guarantee someone will be wearing the exact same look.

Final Words:

Keep it fresh and clean with minimal makeup and accessories, touchably soft hair and red carpet-worthy dresses.

Now you can have a blast, shrug off the stress of school while laughing the night away because you don’t have to worry about those girls who tried way too hard, ended up wearing the same outfit and have half their makeup visibly melting off in the summer heat.

OOTD: Totem

Hell yes Jeremy Scott.
Thank you for creating this insanely cool, yet completely impractical  Eagle Hoodie!

Seen on:

Chanel Iman

Cara Delevingne

With shoes to match:

Eagle shoes

There are only 20 in Canada and I was in a store with two of them!!

and then I started dancing:and flying:

It was a great day with a super awesome find I’m so excited about!

DITL: Fashion Show

Went to a fun fashion show the other day, got to see several upcoming designers showcase their key pieces and they were incredible.

There were white gowns with crystals cascading down the back, giant voluminous skirts that consumed the entire runway, soft feminine lingerie and seriously cute hair accessories.
Since I had a media pass, I thought I might as well film some of it and snap a few photos, you can check them out on my Instagram – vodkacav.

It was shitty weather and the vibe was low-key so I kept my outfit super casual but still cute.

floral print blouse, shearling vest, layered necklaces, coral nails

Recently, I purchased a monogram necklace in yellow gold on a 16 inch chain. I love how personalized these are because each one is meant for a specific person and can’t really be worn by anybody else.

I don’t have 3 initials but I do have 3 letters in my name

If you have some downtime, here are my suggestions for what to do:

Watch: Sons of Anarchy because you know I love me some hardcore biker guys.

Listen To: Something Bigger, Something Better by Amanda Blank.

Play: Zombie Smasher App, everyone I know is having zombie nightmares

Get: A pet bunny, these are too cute to handle

pink nails, silver rings, fluffy friend

I see sunshine in the future.
Take care of yourselves loves xx

Bad Advice: Breakups

This is not about ending a long-term, serious relationship.
This is about breaking it off with someone you have been seeing, but are no longer interested in.

Some people don’t get hints and you have to use tough love for them to understand, but usually being straight-forward is your best bet. Don’t try to play it coy or give them the silent treatment, we owe it to the person to tell them what we think without unnecessary cruelty or time-wasting.

So how is it done? I have no clue, but here are some ideas.

Message Suggestions:
“Hey, I had fun with you but I’m not looking for anything serious right now.”
“Thank you for a great time but I don’t feel like this will work between us,
we’re just too different/ in different places in our lives.”
“I think we both realize it’s been fun but we know it can’t last.”

Whatever you do: Resist the urge to apologize

Potential Responses:
If he tries to argue/convince you that you’re wrong, express yourself through feelings because you can’t argue with feelings; “I feel like this can’t work,” “I have the feeling that this is going nowhere” etc.

If he seems heartbroken/devastated, explain to him that this is also best for him; “You’re such a great guy, you’ll have no trouble finding someone else,” “I don’t see this going anywhere and I don’t want to waste either of our time” etc.

Update: I just did it. I sent him a long text message (yeah I know but I wanted to choose my words carefully), and now I’m sitting here in cold sweats waiting for his response.
I’m such a mess of a person.

FML: Self Diagnosis

Apparently I suffer from fear of intimacy.

This makes no sense to me but sometimes outsiders can see things about us that we’re blind to. I guess I never let people get close; family, friends and guys are all kept at arm’s length.

Fuck that noise. Why do people always want to change us and make us “better?” What’s wrong with making sure you feel absolutely sure about someone before you let them in? Who do they think they are that they know how other people should behave? When did diagnosing other people become a popular pastime?

If anyone ever tells you there is something wrong with your natural instincts/intuition, whether it’s your mom, your best friend, the love of your life (or the guy that I’ve been seeing lately who is already finding things wrong with me), just nod your head and smile.
Humor them like you would a small child who thinks they know everything about life and feels like their words are the ultimate wisdom. But inside you know that they don’t know shit.

Don’t ever let naysayers influence you, negative people will suck the life out of you until you are a shell of who you used to be.
Needless to say, I cut the ones I can out of my life (bye bye sweetheart, it’s been fun), and if that makes me afraid of intimacy than you must be one hell of a psychiatrist.

Bad Advice: 2nd Date

Went to watch Spring Breakers.
It was my fault because I picked it,  but for future reference-  this is not a date movie.

I loved it though, and all the neon colours and tanned skin made me want to escape this country (it snowed yesterday) and move to a place where I can live in fluorescent bikinis.
Gucci Mane was hilarious. Somehow his ice cream face tattoo worked for this movie.

Afterwards we were chilling in the parking lot in his car and while the couple in the car next to us were all over each other (the windows literally steamed up), I was thinking about what it’s like to makeout with James Franco wearing grills. Mmmmmetallic xx

Walking Dead Recap

Warning: Spoiler Alerts!

Daryl Dixon Daryl Dixon Daryl Dixon Daryl Dixon.
If there was ever a zombie apocalypse, I would want to stay behind him on his rugged motorcycle with his rugged crossbow and his rugged muscles. His body is perfect, his growly voice is sexy and he was in Boondock Saints, but enough about that (it’s never enough).

Carl reminds me of a guy I know, fairly immature and young but still a pretty tough go-getter. Of course killing someone practically his own age was a bit uncalled for, but I guess he’s eliminating the chances of someone else getting his favorite blonde.

Andrea died and I’m truly okay with it. She wanted to kill herself, if you recall, and she finally got to do that. Her in-your-face toughness and full on self-righteousness was getting a bit much. Maybe that world isn’t the right place for people like her and Shane after all.

Does anyone else find the show lacking in love scenes? I get that it’s not a chick flick, but Daryl needs some steamy action and I need to see a close up of his muscles.

What’s next: For those who loved this show and are afraid of the void it will leave behind, it’s time to watch the Game of Thrones season premier. Also try watching Sons of Anarchy for your motorcycle guy fix.

Hair Stories: No Poo

My hair these days

I’ve decided to dive into the ‘no poo’ hair routine which involves using a baking soda solution instead of shampoo and a vinegar solution instead of conditioner (for more info read SimpleMom).

Reasons: I hate shampoo. Not really but I dislike how my hair gets super frizzy after a regular shower and how no amount of conditioner ever seems to be hydrating enough. The chemicals make my skin break out and irritate my scalp. Mostly, I try to be as low-maintenance as possible and this seemed like the best way.

Results: I started mid January, so it’s been around 3 months and I haven’t looked back. My hair was never the type to get greasy so I didn’t experience any difficult adjustment period, it still smells great after a shower and I can actually comb my hair while it’s dry (never before possible). It’s shinier and healthier and way more fun.

 

Bad Advice: Guys and Food

I learned this lesson very early in my teens when a boy I liked offered me some chips:
Don’t turn him down.

Many people’s idea of the perfect date includes romantic home-cooked meals or fancy dinners, but beware – all these indulgences come with an unspoken catch. Instead of putting his heart on the line, the guy makes us a food offering and refusing the food means we are rejecting him by extension.

I’m not a fan of ice cream, especially not vanilla, but yesterday, when his piercing blue eyes looked into mine and asked if I wanted a cone, I nearly started to drool.

These are the sacrifices we make.

Photo-A-Day: Day 2

Some accessories lying on my dresser for my 30-day photo challenge.

To see the rest, follow me on Instagram – vodkacav