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Hi Ladies!
 Lets jump for joy!
We got our Shabby Apple Winner!
The lucky Lady will get a $50 gift certificate to spend at Shabby Apple!




But first lets see what i have been wearing this week at work
Comfort, comfort and comfort and color of course and never boring!

I can be bothered with high heels, business suits, hose , corporate attire makes me sick!

 Rush hour is not meant to be on high heels and uncomfortable clothes
A tight squeeze on high heels in the subway, no thank you!
Sweating in a business suit i prefer kissing a frog!

I like to call myself the color brigade of the  Montreal rush hour
What an ego! Why not, in my category I'm the best:)

I'm the perfect oh! time to wake up she made it just for us the
Boring crowd!

 No, non, you know i exaggerated a bit -   The real reason, and feel free to believe it, is that  comfortable attire permits me to incorporate a mini workout in the morning

Speed walking and climbing stairs!




 First outfit -

Sorry nothing thrifted here - I have been shopping on the high street these days!
 The pearl necklace is thrifted tough
 This outfit is composed of fast fashion, cheap Asian design, discount stores and local designers

Tee- H&M
Cardi - Cheap Asian
Skirt - Local Designer
Tights- Ardene
Shoes- Adidas- Discount store

 
I 'm doing better for this outfit
Everything is thrifted except the Docs
I tell you these are my favorite shoes
Perfect urban shoes- I can walk forever in the city with those beauties and i can pair them with a lot of my outfits -

This blue skirt i had for a while, i think it's so fabulous
Love the metal embellishment on each side
It's so easy to wear!




I'm trying out a new photographer
Mr D's grand son Clement
Doing pretty well i think for its first time



Another work outfit
I got a few looks on this one because at 53 you don't dress that way!
But who cares right!
 But beside my venerable age, people have a hard time  with sock and  sandals
But most people don't know who is Karl Lagerfeld right?

So why should i care if they don't like socks and sandals?

A lot of people should wear socks and sandals cause what i see sometimes in sandals is not pretty!

Have you seen Karl in socks and sandals??

How old is this guy anyway?

 

 I purchased this necklace at an Indian store on Haigth and Ashbury in San Francisco
I love to mix opposite styles, somehow it makes it the perfect mix.



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Congrats Dear Lady!

Spend it well!

Je vous fait la bise

Ariane!

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The Poet's Birthday And A Thrift Find!

 

Hi Ladies!

How is your weekend? Mine isn't over yet - It 's Victoria Day or Patriot Day for us

Long weekend!

An extra day off is always welcome!
 



I went thrift shopping this weekend at my favorite spot and i found this magnificent 70s dress-
Impeccable, no stains, no holes all original buttons, the belt is missing but that easy to replace
I paired the dress with the Gucci booties i found this winter and the Victorian Hat found this Spring at another of my favorite spot in the hood - Atelier Vio-Li, it reminds me I'm due for a visit soon!



This beauty of a dress is on sale in my Etsy Shop here



The silver belt adds  modern touch to this beauty

This weekend was also my Dad's birthday
Can you believe that he turned 80 this week?
The man has no wrinkles!


Meet my Dad Bernard!

My dad's life and stories sound sometimes like they came out of a Jack Kerouac book -
Bernard is born in St-Pierre et Miquelon, that's a french colony off Newfoundland- My father being  born French makes me technically French ,but i would have to fill out lots of paperwork to get  maybe a French citizenship -
It crossed my mind when i was younger, but now, i don't see the point -

Bernard left St- Pierre at a very young age, eager for adventure, he travelled all over Canada, hopping trains, working at anything he could find, making friends and braking many hearts!

He still at this time get anonymous love letters  from desperate  old flames

He landed in Montreal  in 1956 where he met my stunning Mom!
It changed his life - This is when he decided to stay a while which was appropriate cause i was on my way!
Bernard worked all over the world in mega construction projects

My Mom and Dad are no longer are together, my father remarried in 1976 but his second wife died about 10 years ago -
He worshiped his 2nd wife- It was a very difficult time for him when she passed away -

Since then Bernard has been living in a 5 stars retiring home enjoying life, writing poetry and contemplating life- It is said that when Bernard reads poetry the Ladies at the retiring home wait in line for hours for a chance to kiss the poet -
 Highly skilled dancer, Bernard has been know to swept off a few Ladies in his time!

  Life was not always easy but Bernard is a survivor!

I'm surrounded with poets!

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Don't forget to enter here  my Shabby Apple Giveaway ending May 21 !

I will be joining Patti and Visible Monday Gang!

Je vous fait la bise

Ariane xxx

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Allo Working Girl!

 

Yes this girl is back to work

This working girl is happy

Cause she didn't have to give up anything

I kept my pink hair and my slowly introducing my eclectic colorful style at work!

I have an advantage - My boss is a poet!

How lucky can a girl get !

Here are a couple of outfits i wore this week!

 

 

 

Heart Necklace courtesy of fabulous Bella when i ordered on her Etsy shop



 

This week was typical pre- summer weather, cold in the mornings, warmer in the afternoon

Kind of tricky still to get dress

 

This dress was a gift from Izzy

Leggings from American Apparel

Booties - Retail

 

 

I got this sweater at Urban Outfitters downtown
I'm forever looking for cool tees in thrift shops but they are hard to come by
This tee i think is uber cute!
I love wearing tees with skirt
I love mixing genres, especially for office wear, It's fresh and playful!



Got the kitty shoes out for an office run!
Perfect!

Mix with a bit of polka dots -

 

This office girl is too cool for words!

I'm happy and sad

Happy because my boss is the kindest person i ever met so far

Truly caring -

Sad cause i have to leave my babies, my cats, and deal with rush hour

Happy cause there a few neat thrift stores around work

Life is good!

 

I'm a lucky working girl!

Allo working girl! How are you doing?

Dandy Fine!

 

Have a fabulous weekend

 

Ariane xxxx

 

 

 



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Happy Mother's Day!

 

Hi Ladies, Mothers and Mothers to be!

It's the biggest business day of the year for florists and restaurant owners!

Hope everybody had its share of mother love!

I did!

Son and Mr D's daughter organized things this year, my daughter chose see her husband's mother this year -

We were a happy gang at our fav neighborhood bistro - Restaurant Cabotins

You guys who can read french check out the link  or better  if you reside in Montreal, this is one of Montreal's best French cuisine restaurant

 

I chose to wear  my 80s prom dress for the occasion!
I found this dress last night by accident in one of the bags i had stored in the basement
 What i stroke of luck!
Perfect for being Visible on Mother's Day!

 



Son took the pics
Son and me!

 

 This is a card made by Leonie for her mother, Leonie is Mr D's grand daughter

Children's cards are the best

I remember my kid doing them for me

I think i might still have a couple around

 

 

Banana with chocolate sauce, cranberries and almonds for an entree?

Yes please!

  

I chose to do my hair pink for my first day of work tomorrow!

 

 Yep got the pink Docs!

 

 

Today i was in the pink I say!

I'm truly blessed with such wonderful children ,family and extended family

I  know it sounds cliche!

But sorry it's life - The real one!

 

It wasn't always easy and it still not easy sometimes

Life is not always a glass of pink champagne - I'm staying in the pink scheme here you see!

 

I had my share of anxiety, problems, but i always kept my joie de vivre,  my optimism, my eccentricity, my taste for life!

I spent time on the psychologist coach when things went out of end, i tell you, and not ashamed to say!

I found my answers and went on life's wonderful adventure!

 

  

Keep smiling wonderful Ladies and Mothers

 

Be visible at all cost no matter what!

 

I will be joining Patti at Visible Monday

 

Je vous fait la bise

 

Ariane xxx

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Good Things Come To Those Who Wait

Hi Ladies!

First thank you for all your comments concerning my medical procedure
I'm doing well so far!
 Now the big news - I'm going back to work on Monday pretty happy, I'm ready!

I have been waiting for that job i tell you!

I was fortunate to take my time and really think what I would like to do next and where

Good things come to those who wait.

In my case it was so true!

 I found the right the place for me, i think, it looks pretty good so far
I be will working in the humanitarian field like Mr D
I have excellent benefits, RRSP program, and la crème de la crème very rare here
4 weeks vacation after a year of service

I'm wearing a 70s or 80s dress
I found it while thrifting, it had all the original tags, i love it when it happens
It's like opening a time capsule
The label says Jump for Charley
I say  -Jump for Joy!
It's in perfect condition-
It's see through so i wore it with another dress underneath
It's in my Etsy shop here

I'm wearing the sunnies i purchased from Bella of The Citizen Rosebuds
I removed the lens - Perfect for a fun outfit
The lovely tulip top was thrifted recently and the yellow skirt i had for a while- I had it shortened this winter-

The belt is thrifted and of course the 70s sandals that everybody adores!
 

 

This shot was taken in my hood
Some house ornaments are nautical because we are not far from the Montreal Harbor

Bike on Ontario street where we sometimes have breakie in the summer

 

Last outfit but not the least is new mixed with old

I love to combine old, thrifted piece with something new

The dress was purchased on sale in a small Asian boutique downtown

I love the Asian designs, they are always so cute and so cheap

Underneath is a thrifted dress

Belt taken from another outfit

Sandals are Clarks and were thrifted

 

It will quite an adaptation to go back to work

I have been home for almost 6 months, time flies i tell you!

I started and Etsy shop and going back to university and the YWCA ask me if i wanted to do some volunteering - I think i  will have to manage my time!

One thing i did immediately is get my cleaning Lady back

I know i the last post i said -Leave little dust and eat out - But i have a bit of trouble with the dust part, that is why i got the cleaning Lady - I solved that problem

Eating out, that of course i can deal with, hahaha!

There are a lot of healthy alternatives these days!

Oh! i have to do my hair this weekend...pink or not pink?

 

I will let you know how my new job goes!

 

Take care Ladies

 

Have a great weekend!

 

I will see you soon!

 

Love and hugs

 

Ariane xxx

 

 

 

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Into the Light - How Yoga helped me

 

Hi Ladies!

Thank for all your warm comments

Hope you had a wonderful weekend

It officially summer in Montreal

I have been taking it easy this weekend

All is well now

But...

I was very nervous last Friday before a procedure i was having called a leep -

A leep is a  low-voltage electrified wire loop to cut out abnormal tissue in the cervix.

That said...

While i was waiting i read a passage of a book given to me by my Yoga instructor called

 

The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success

 

I chose to read and excuse the coincidence, but in my world there are no coincidences ...
- The Law of Karma or Cause and Effect  -

 

 



 

I got to this passage just before they call me in
- Coincidence again? hummmm...

Convert the adversity into a benefit, and transform the karma into a new expression...

 

Begin asking yourself, ''What message is the universe giving me?

 

What can i learn from this experience?

 

For example - If you break a leg while playing sport , perhaps the message is that you need to slow down and be more attentive to your body -

 

It got thinking, these last months have been stressful I kept myself extremely busy, looking for a job, starting my Etsy shop, going to interviews, blogging, commenting, taking pics for 2 blogs,  keeping up a big house, cooking, baking...what the heck was i thinking?
 

What is the urgency? what is the worst think that will happen if i don't get to the bottom of my what to do list?

  

I was stretching myself too much and this body of mine was telling me to slow down -

 

 

Slow down ok sure- Relax ya!...but can I? Can you?

 

   



 

I love what i do

I guess i will have to give myself a day off once in a while and not worry about what  i'm missing on Facebook or in the blogging world or Etsy!

For God Sake leave a little dust and  eat out more often

Sit out and look at the sky and smile...

 

 

Then i got called for the Leep procedure.....

 

 I was so nervous, the nurse was telling me all about the procedure
I was overwhelmed, scared...

And then yoga saved me again

I decided to let go, palms facing the sky, deeps breaths

Then all went well...

 

Now lets have some fun!

 

I'm joining Patti and the Visible Monday Gang! and Monday Mingle!

Don't forget to enter my Shabby Apple Giveaway here

 

I'm wearing

 

Top - Thrifted

Skirt on sale in my Etsy shop here

70s sandals - Thrifted

 

Love and Hugs

 

Je vous fait la bise

 

Ariane xxx



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