When it comes to creating a wardrobe it’s easy to get lost in the thousands of different options, various brands selling similar items and overall clutter in your closet. That’s why having a closet built of classics, and a hand full of items makes your day-to-day life so much easier. After much trial and error, and countless attempts, I have created a guide for everything you need to know about the perfect wardrobe.

Personal Style

First, you need to decide what kind of style you have or are going for. This doesn’t have to be a specific, narrow vision; however getting some sort of direction is important. Developing your own sense of personal style helps eliminate various trends and options whilst shopping. Focus on the cuts you love, the colours that work for you and the style that makes you feel like your best self. Having your own personal style not only helps make the perfect wardrobe, but it also gives you a creative outlet in your life that can help you show the world how you see yourself.

Selectivity

Selectivity. Know what you like, know what you don’t like, and only give space in your closet to the items that you love. Having a wardrobe filled with items you love makes it easier getting ready in the morning and allows you to love every outfit.

 Functionality

Knowing what works and what doesn’t, functionally, is very important in clothes. If you are uncomfortable in something, or can’t walk more than 10 steps, it’s not meant for your perfect wardrobe. Everything you own should fit well, style well with other items, and do the job they are meant to do.

Basic white tee

My next tip is my personal favorite; the basic white tee. I cannot say it enough; this is crucial. It’s so important in anyone’s wardrobe, as it works with so many outfits for so many occasions. Dress it up, down, with jeans, with shorts, with trousers, or a skirt, this basic white tee will be a lifesaver in those “I don’t know what to wear moments”.

LBD

Next up is a classic, you’ve probably heard it so many times, but I can’t stress the importance of this enough, and that is the Little Black Dress. The LBD is a timeless classic, something your perfect wardrobe needs. Whether you are wearing it with sneakers or slick black pumps, the LBD is a must. The versatility in a black dress makes it worth the investment for your wardrobe.

 A sharp blazer

A blazer is an investment that everyone should make when they want to create the perfect wardrobe. A blazer is a style that isn’t a trend, rather a classic, and is so important as it can be worn to endless amounts of occasions. Having the perfect blazer means you can wear it to work, to dinners, to party’s, while pairing it with various different pieces you can make one jacket functional for so many events.

 

Each year around 1000 kids are diagnosed with Childhood Cancer in Canada, a number that breaks my heart and I’m sure yours too. Not only do these children have to battle this life threatening illness, but also, have miss out on so many childhood experiences. With the extensive treatments, constant doctors appointments and the illness taking over their lives, these children don’t get to do so many things that others do. Like just be a kid. Camp Oochigeas (Ooch) is a privately funded, volunteer-based organization that provides kids with and affected by childhood cancer with unique opportunities for growth through challenging, fun, enriching and magical experiences.

Every year Sporting Life teams up with Camp Ooch and has a 10km run that takes place across Canada in Toronto, Ottawa and Calgary. Toronto’s is one of the biggest races in Canada, with around 25,000 runners annually. This year the run takes place on Mother’s Day and I will be running with my mom, as this is a cause that holds very dear to her heart. Please help us as we spread awareness, raise money and do our best to help kids experience the wonders of camp, and create some memories that aren’t of them being sick.

In order to qualify, each runner has to earn at least $300, the cost to send one child to Camp Ooch for a day. My personal goal is to raise $600, which is enough to send one kid to camp for a weekend. Please help me fight this extremely important cause, and make a place kids with cancer can just be kids.

It’s that time of year again! The leaves are changing colour, the air is brisk, and people begin to bundle up in their coziest sweaters and their trendiest boots. It’s fall, and right now it’s in full swing. Fall is the season of fashion; the best coats, the best sweaters, and the best shoes. Designer’s work all year for this season, and with Fashion Month just finishing there is a new onset of trends and ideas that are all hitting the market as I write. Of course, all these brands that start the trends with the best of the best, also cost the most. I am constantly looking for similar trends for less and I have compiled a list to share with you on what I believe are this seasons coolest brands to check out.

1. Zara

Okay, this was an easy one! Zara is my ultimate favourite store, all year round. They constantly stay up to date with their styles, with new and diverse merchandise coming out all the time. Zara is an affordable alternative to luxury brands, as it has very similar pieces for a fraction of the price.

2. & Other Stories 

& OtherStories is in my opinion has the best fall wear out of all of these. They have a variety of business chic, mixed with more neutral looks.

3. Genuine People 

Genuine People is a trendy online store that is amazing for unique pieces that are clean and sophisticated with a bold and edgy flair.

4. ASOS

ASOS is a British online store that has just about anything you could possibly need. With over 850 brands and constant updating, ASOS is the perfect store for your fall wardrobe.

5. Revolve

Similar to ASOS, revolve is an online store that houses hundreds of Brands. They are constantly updating their selection and have endless amounts of adorable items.

6. Frankie Shop

Frankie Shop is a bit more on the expensive side compared to the brands listed above. However, it sells luxury brand worthy clothing for much less, so still very much worth checking out for a statement piece or something special.

7. Pretty Little Thing 

Pretty Little Thing is a UK based company that targets women between the ages of 18-30. They have amazing clothes for every season, and at the most reasonable prices I have ever seen!

8. Pull and Bear 

Pull and Bear is a hidden gem to most Canadians as it is a Spanish Brand, however, is owned by the same company as Zara and has just as trendy clothes, with amazing prices!

9. Urban Outfitters 

Couldn’t do a top 10 clothing company without putting Urban Outfitters on here! One of my all time favourites that always stay up to date with trends and never fails to impress.

10. Lovers & Friends

Lovers & Friends is a smaller clothing line that is sold at a lot of department stores including ASOS and Revolve. They have a more specific style, as it is small, and a bit more on the expensive side however some great pieces.

“Upon leaving there wasn’t a dry eye in the room”

While walking through the aisles at the movie theatre I realized something was interesting about this setting. I didn’t realize what that was until I sat down and looked around, then I realized that there was no target audience for this movie. No matter who you are, what your interests are, or what type of movie you like, this movie is meant for you. There were people of every generation, gender, and demographic, and that is when I knew this would be a different kind of movie, one worth writing about.

A Star is Born was originally released in 1937, remade again in 1954 and 1976 and now again in October 2018. After its fourth remake, my conclusion is that the movie just gets better and better. In the 2018 rendition, Bradley Cooper co-directs and stars in a brilliant love story. The story surrounds the journey of a country super star battling his addiction to alcohol and drugs, and a girl with a striking voice singing in a bar, whose world’s instantly changes upon meeting said superstar.

Jackson Maine (Cooper) stumbles into a drag bar one evening on a desperate search for more alcohol after one of his shows. That is where he sees Ally (Lady Gaga) on stage, and he is instantly mesmerized by her insanely beautiful singing voice. He meets her after the show, and even through the screen can you feel the instant connection between the two. Upon hearing Ally’s original songs and getting to know her better, Jackson invites her on tour with him, with the plan to bring her on stage. It is Jackson that single-handedly launches Ally’s music career, masking the demise of his own. Throughout the rise of Ally’s career and the downward spiral of Jack’s, she continues to love and support him, even through extremely dark moments. Her love and loyalty for him is truly heartwarming and courageous, as she shows that love and fame aren’t always what they are cracked up to be, but she still keeps going and stays true to herself and what she stands for.

This movie tells the story of a talented girl singing in a bar and her transformation and journey to become a pop star, while seeing the constant struggles that even celebrities face. The story is beautifully written, and makes the viewer feel a deep connection to Ally and Jack. Accompanying the highly emotional storyline is the beautiful soundtrack that I, and I assume the rest of the audience, downloaded immediately after the movie. The soundtrack provides another dimension to the story that already had the audience in tears.

Upon leaving the theatre the group of people who at the beginning of the movie might have had little in common now shared something, which was the love for this movie. There wasn’t a single person in the audience not clapping at the end, and there wasn’t a dry eye in the house.

Please note this is an attempt to create fake news

Article based off of CNN’s article “New questions emerge over FBI investigation of Kavanaugh”

InfoWars.com

Democrats still unsatisfied over their own request for FBI investigation of Kavanaugh

This past Friday the White House ordered a review of the ludicrous allegations, that are still lacking corroborating evidence, made by Christine Blasey Ford and Deborah Ramirez against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. This has stirred up a lot of questions from the Democrats about the White Houses’ involvement in an investigation that they were so adamant about making. This accusation of the White House’ “micromanaging” the FBI, by limiting “scope” and “time” is inaccurate as there is a long enough time span for an investigation, which should make the lefties beyond satisfied. Democrats are now only concerned because the FBI investigation might prove that Kavanagh may be a suitable candidate for this position, and with that will receive the position. These accusations from these women, that still lack complete legitimacy, are from high school and college. What happens in school shouldn’t follow a man throughout his life; boys make decisions they wouldn’t later in life as men, so why should their childhood actions ruin their right to be in a position they deserve.

Expose

InfoWars latest article released on Monday October 1^st, discussing the very prominent, widely discussed topic regarding Brett Kavanaugh’s sexual misconduct allegations, has many components of misleading or inaccurate information. The article discussed the investigation that the FBI is undertaking in regards to this case. To give context, on this matter, it was U.S Senator Jeff Flake, a moderate Republican who approved Justice Kavanaugh’s nomination in the Senate judiciary committee and sends the matter to the full Senate. However, after discussions with Democratic Senator Chris Coons, he decided he would only cast this vote upon a FBI probe lasting up to seven days of the allegations.

The article written in InfoWars has various false or misleading claims including the statement about the limited scope and time. This is inaccurate as Trump himself said that the “supplemental investigation” is to be “limited in scope and completed in less than one week”. Trump later tweeted “Just started, tonight, our 7^th FBI investigation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh. He will someday be recognized as a truly great Justice of the United States Supreme Court!” This show Trumps clear bias on the matter, and as the President, he has the power to be heavily involved in the investigation, which could deeply skew the results of said investigation. InfoWars line about Democrats only being concerned that Kavanagh being a suitable candidate, is also inaccurate in a sense, because the results of the FBI investigation shouldn’t be what decides whether or not he gets the position. The fact that he has this many allegations against him, and has such a bad reputation should be reason enough for him to not receive such a reputable and honorable position, regardless of what the FBI investigation says. Why does Kavanaugh still have a chance at this position? There are so many people with equal qualifications, who don’t have such horrible reputations and such strong claims against them? Isn’t the word of three women enough to not give this man one of the most powerful positions in the country?

InfoWars has written this article with false statements from a very biased, skewed perspective, as it is a very right wing oriented site. The article angles the situation to favor Kavanaugh, as he is a Republican politician. It was written with the intent of making people believe that this FBI investigation is redundant and the statements of these women who came forward about the allegations are false.

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I decided to dedicate this blog to all things Fashion, with a few writing samples sprinkled in along the way:)

Enjoy xo,

-K8