sorry if i look like a boy...

so i cut my hair for the first time when i was 20.  i was living it up in toronto and about to go on a three week vacation to florida with the family i lived with.  i thought, hey, i've always had long hair... why not take the opportunity and just get rid of it!  i guess i was being aspirational even back then.

ps... the best thing about this picture is that i actually drew a mole on my face for picture day.  i wish you could see it.  i thought it was soooo cool.

see?

anyhow, today one of my little dancers asked me if i liked looking like a boy, you know, because my hair is short.  well little one, my hair has been short for a long time now, so whether i look like a boy or not, that's the way it's gonna be.  i wouldn't change it for the world!  and sometimes i wear a skirt just to make sure people know i'm a girl.

purple striped pullover... anthro

flowered t... macy's

denim skirt... addition elle

boots... payless!!

also, can i just state for the record that 'never say never' aka 'justin bieber is the most awesomest person ever' is a great movie.  no lie.

dance party am pm...

i have a great life.  who else can start their day with a dance party to glee's forget you and finish it with improv by the best kids on the block?  they were having their own personal dance party tonight... prove me wrong.

i am inspired by the people that can just get up and dance!!

hug me tomorrow...

I will not play at tug o' war
I'd rather play at hug o' war,
Where everyone hugs
Instead of tugs....
~Shel Silverstein
i heard a beautiful story today, it reminded me that we are constantly surrounded by people that need a friend, need some help, need a smile, need a hug.  i get so involved in my own oneness that i can't even fathom how many opportunities i've missed to make someone else's day a little better by giving something of myself.  it's not that hard.  next time, don't cross the street to avoid the ladies that are offering free hugs.  they have a story to share and it may be something you need to hear. 

me.
purple cardi... jacob
white t & belt... addition elle
skirt... macy's

the wind beneath my wings.
fancy sweater... new york somewhere
sequined t... forever 21   (ps, there's currently free shipping on all orders over $21)
jeans... ?

purple pie man returns...

so i just got these sweet pants delivered to my from my friendly purolator dude (ok, i had to go pick them up from the depot myself), and i wore them to work today!  just a note, i would never wear purple pants in my life *ahem, barney*, however, in my quest to be more aspirational and to try to grow beyond my own self absorbed and content self, i decided that something drastic must be done.  thus, this little combo.

bathroom shot.

pants, blouse and sweater composition

full shot at the studio

printed t-back chiffon tunic... addition elle

moto zip jacket... addition elle

basic skinny jeans in purple... forever 21

cider press clogs (which i'm not wearing in the picture but i swear i wore at work for at least an hour and a half)... anthropologie

time to watch dance moms!!!

i'm a dancer...

sorry everyone, there is no picture of my outfit today except on my instagram feed because my ipod is being dumb.  but i was wearing my new mirrored deer t-shirt that i so love but not the skirt that i also love but didn't buy because i'm spending too much money on clothes.  sorry you didn't get to see it again lori!

how about this picture though... i aspire to be her.

this is exactly what i look like when i stretch in the morning after waking up.

behold...

dancers in joy.  it's mainly because the loading door is open and the lights are out though.  these girls seriously make my day.  they are filled with passion and determination and love and joy even though i make them ache and sweat.  after the forward port de bras exercise from yesterday i know they were cursing on the inside even though they were smiling on the outside.  maybe next time i'll post our viva la vida ab workout, oh those hip flexors.

see video here!! (sorry it's sideways)

i didn't take a picture of my outfit of the day because it just showed up black when i tried.  so i took a picture of the elements of my outfit instead... just as good in my opinion except you don't get to see my beautiful face.  *wink*

black sweater with zip on sleeve... addition elle
wide leg denim... addition elle
burgundy lace tank... addition elle

here a great, there a great...

such a great day today!  i just want to say that i love my team, i have such a wonderful and inspiring group of people that i work with and i'm lucky to get to spend time with them.  they make me feel great!  especially their reaction when i tried on this little number...and this one, which i have so totally loved since it came in, hope my size is still in store tomorrow!

ood...

lilac cardi... anthro
white t, belt, jean skirt... addition elle
boots... i love payless