Dani Ze Flying Lemon

“There are twelve hours in the day, and above fifty in the night”

2009-03-18T13:43:00.007-04:00

Good afternoon! Or good evening to all the Brits out there. And all you Aussies should get to bed!
I was planning on doing a post of my favourite products from each category but i just couldn't pick one so i decided to do it day/night style.

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LEFT - NIGHT
hair - got2b crazy sleek hot smooth flat iron & blow dry lotion (250mL)
nails - sally hansen salon in haute chocolate
fragrance - avon fragrance rollettes in far away (15mL)
eyeshadow - ardene eyeshadow in HE174-2
eyeliner - avon ultra luxury liner in charcoal
mascara - covergirl lashblast in black

RIGHT - DAY
hair - garnier fructis style surf hair texturizing spray, matte, strong (150mL)
nails - sally hansen maximum growth in ivory intuition
fragrance - avon refreshing body spray in pomegranate mango (250ml)
eyeshadow - new york color quartet in metro
eyeliner - covergirl perfect point plus in espresso
mascara - covergirl professional in clear

I bet you were pretty shocked with the eyeshadows. I was too. They were both just a few bucks (2/$5 and $2.99 i believe) so i just grabbed them to try out. Both actually work amazing. They go on light and creamy but with great coverage. They blend supremely and last all day. I recommend you try them both!

can't you see that it's just raining, there ain't no need to go outside

2009-03-14T17:51:00.003-04:00

shockingly i'm still alive. i'm just too lazy to update, sorry kids. anyways it's march break (aka spring break) for me and i only work a few nights so i should have time for more updates + outfits between shifts and parties. it's my birthday on the twenty first and i still have no clue what to do. anyhoo, happy saint patty's day! get krunk

sweater, old navy. hat, h&m. jeans, misc. earrings, h&m

my favourite perfume, rare gold by avon

i've got you on my mind and wool on my tongue.

laka ukulele, momma made a baby

Marry Me Marc

2009-01-19T16:57:00.007-05:00

I love that man so much. Everything he does just blows me away> i can't really go into detail about how much I love him (unless of course this counts as my chemistry summative) so I'll give you a few great reasons why I love him (and why you do too!).

one word: classic.

any man who can bag up victoria has my vote

king of ads

catwalkqueen.tv
graphics8.nytimes.com
hyrcollective.com
net-a-porter.com
eluxury.com

RUFFFAAALLLSS!!

2008-12-29T11:57:00.004-05:00

This outfit is from like, a month ago at my friend's cooking party. I don't understand the cheese with the fruit in it. It sounds delicious and classy, but it's really not. It tastes like nausea.
ANYWAYS; the outfit. This is my favourite shirt. It's ruffffffly :) And i got the jeans for FIVE BUCKS so i'm pretty proud. And the cardi is straight outta the kids section at H&M.

action shot

don't mind the greasy-ness. i was clean

diseased-chipmunk-death-stare

that clock's wrong.

I'm not dead... yet

2008-12-29T11:34:00.003-05:00

Okay. I'm alive, don't worry. I've just been somewhat busy. Christmas was great, and I hope everyone had a great holiday! I'm uuuuber pumped for New Years! Ya, so i'll post some pics from random days in case you forgot what I looked like ;)

heck yas i made a sock monkey

pushed-to-side bangs instead of straight.. thoughts?

New Haircut!

2008-12-08T20:49:00.005-05:00

Ya it's not that different, don't freak out. It was getting pretty straggly before so I got it cut. Except my hairdresser kinda sorta chopped about four inches off. Anyways I don't mind it. TALLY HO!

to achieve this look i used: a tiny amount of everything that really did nothing in the end.

A penny for your thoughts but a dollar for your insights

2008-11-22T12:03:00.004-05:00

A penny for your thoughts but a dollar for your insights

Hey kids,
I went shopping yesterday with C and stumbled upon Maybelline XXL Curl Power and XXL Volume+Length mascara. You know, the one with the white end and the black one? Well they were two for one ($7 per pack of two), so we bought both and split them up. I don't usually wear mascara (on account of my lucky long black lashes) but I thought I'd try it out. I would have put pictures up but my other camera works like shit. There was no focus whatsoever so I didn't bother. Anyways here's my review.
Curl Power: It had a funny shaped brush and really didn't apply at all. I had to use the end of the brush to actually get it on my lashes, so it just defeated the purpose of the curved brush.
V+L: Again, it didn't apply well. It just clumped and went all spidery.
Verdict: This mascara is messy, hard to apply and makes your lashes thick and clumpy. The only good thing is that it doesn't flake. I wouldn't buy this again.

(P.S. It doesn't look like that. At all)

(Maybelline, $10 each)

Snowy days+hot drinks

2008-11-10T14:05:00.004-05:00

It's quite cold and snowy where I live and my usual tea just wouldn't cut it; I wanted a cafe mocha. But I'm not driving around looking for a starbucks, so I made my own :)
Here's my recipe:
+one pouch of regular hot cocoa mix
+one-three tablespoons instant coffee mix
+one candy cane, a few mint candies or a few drops of mint extract
+one cup hot water
Boil water. Combine hot cocoa and coffee in mug. Add water. Use candy cane as stir stick or add mints/extract. Or, use orange candies/extract instead of mint.
Enjoy!

And just in case you were still a little chilly, here's a little something that might warm up the room.

Mat gordon

rescue me

I'm gettin drunk all night, ooh I'm gettin drunk all day

2008-11-09T12:40:00.003-05:00

Trashy song, no?
Haha it's catchy.

Saturday was T's birthday so all the girls went for dinner Friday night. Some of the ladies and gents went back to her house after. Saturday the gals met at Char's and we went out for Chinese and hit up this slick little coffee shop. And then of course us damn Canadians went to watch the boys' hockey games.
For security reasons, I hid my slick chicks' faces with dinos.

ALSO: Congrats to Barack Obama (yes I know he doesn't read my blog). I think he'll bring great things to the world. Besides, America needed a change, and they got it. Unfortunately, Canada didn't.

OUTFIT: We went straight from T's to Char's and I only had my clothes from the party so I had to borrow Char's tee, cardi and specs.

YESH, that is an authentic tee, staight outta NYC.

Tee, NY. Cardigan, H&M. Jeans, misc. Specs, vintage. Bag, misc. Shoes, misc.

Aw shucks, I've been tagged!

2008-11-02T13:04:00.005-05:00

I've been tagged by the rad and lovely Ducktape! Check out her blog
http://superducktape.livejournal.com

Seven random facts, eh?
Oh dear.

i. i made a sock monkey yesterday. it has a hideous stitch across it's crotch.
ii. i'm the current world champion of screnga. it's like jenga but you use scrabble letters instead.
iii. my internet browser has spellcheck. apparently spellcheck isn't a word...
iv. i love fall out boy because i can relate to their lyrics; i'm pathetic, single and i like to wrap things around my throat. whoa-oh.
v. i could be a model. not because i'm a looker, but for my ability to retain alcohol and drugs and still walk in a straight line with sky-high heels on.
vi. last year i dressed up in a full spiderman costume for my geography exam and nobody noticed anything different.
vii. i'm not allowed in the drama room alone because i always try to steal their cool vintage clothes.

well that's me in an eggshell (i'm allergic to nuts!).
hmm.. well i'm not quite sure who to tag so if you read this, YOU ARE TAGGED! no buts, you're tagged. comment and say i've tagged you. :) have fun

michelle, ma belle,

2008-10-21T16:44:00.007-04:00

sont les mots qui vont tres bien ensemble, tres bien ensemble.

Ooh la la! Today I was in a french mood, and dressed accordingly, n'est pas? Oui! Well it snowed for the first time, but just a bit. Une petite neige, vous pourriez dire. Har har, excuse my french, I'm a bit rusty!
Some would say it's too chilly for tights, me being one of them. I wore them anyways; it's only going to get colder.

sweater dress, misc. vest, walmart. tights, forever21. tank, misc.

It comes with a calculator pocket!

2008-10-20T19:29:00.004-04:00

Woo!
:) Mother got me a sweet cardi the other day and of course I love it! It's even got a calculator pocket so I'll always know the square root of 63 (which happens to be a dirty number!). So yeah, it's rad rad rad.
Anyways, tozay we tally-hoed down to my favourite little coffee shop for some cafe mocha (which was EXCELLENT, may I add!). The nice lady who works there told me I have awesome style and it made my day :)
Oh, and I picked up some sweet lens-free specs today!

calculator pocket!

ha, i got a wicked cramp

tee, misc. cardigan, old navy. jeans, misc. frames, dolla store.

Alf is my best friend

2008-10-17T17:40:00.003-04:00

Oh dear how I love Alf. I wanted to post my outfit and Alfie was just sitting there watching me. So we had a lovely afternoon together.
PS. I've got an addiction to funny sleeves.

attractive expression, no?

top, misc. jeans, misc. slippers, walmart :)

Sucks to be you, Mr. Turkey!

2008-10-17T17:25:00.007-04:00

Happy Thanksgiving kids!
Went to see the fam and check out the cottage.
:)

sick chair, eh? this is at some random motel. note the date

top, H&M. vest, Old Navy. shorts, misc. sandals, Old Navy.

HOGS & KISSES

2008-10-15T20:12:00.005-04:00

Woo first outfit :D
This is from my sick day last week.

do I look sick?

shirt, brothers. leggings, winners. tank, misc. belt, oldie.

Excuse my bad blogging in general, I'm working on it.

teenVOGUE contest!

2008-08-25T15:43:00.002-04:00

So i've entered myself in the teenvogue snapshot contest and i just wanted to let you know. Yeah, it's cheap advertising but I'm a cheap girl, ha.
Anyways, here's the links to my pictures:
CLICK!
CLICK!
Thanks for checking them out!

It's raining men! Hallelujah!

2008-07-22T15:19:00.008-04:00

Ahhh, men. I love men. I love fashion. I love them both mixed. Men's fashion is one of my favourite things ever, right next to male models. Here's some of my favourite things on guys.

Colour

Emerald
Violet
Pale Green
Soft Yellow

Skinny & Straight Leg Jeans

Rugged Wash
Extreme Fade

Cardigans

Neon
Feminine
Asymmetric

Rocker

Lennon
Blondie

Accessories

Glasses
Hats
Braces
Scarves

So those are my favorite pieces.

Fine Guy Alert:
Lucas Mascarini

Dani is a new season

2008-07-12T15:26:00.005-04:00

Currently I've been obsessed with a few different things. I wish I could afford them all but I'll manage to find some cheap alternatives. Here's some of the current "Dani Trends":

Vintage-Inspired Bags

Yeah, very general, but I'm just really into them right now.
Large Croco Clutch from Urban Outfitters ($24.99)
Framed Croco Bag from Urban Outfitters ($29.99)
Coast To Coast Camera Bag from Urban Outfitters ($34.00)

Paisley

One word. Classic. It just screams earthy and flowy to me. Perfect for spring and summer. And Dani.
Floral Paisley Crochet Tights from Urban Outfitters ($14.00)
Paisley Medium Hinge Wallet from Forever21 ($9.80)
Silk Paisley Scarf from Forever21 ($9.80)

Feminine Skirts

Frilly, florals, soft colours and layers- call me Sally.
Kimchi & Blue Pleated Chiffon Mini from Urban Outfitters ($58.00)
Summer Garden Tiered Skirt from Topshop (£30.00)
Ditsy Daisy Ra Ra Skirt from Topshop (£35.00)

Updates and Play Dates!

2008-07-11T10:40:00.011-04:00

Yesh, I updated. I know that no one really reads this blog but I think I should just note that. I really did hate that old mess of a layout. It's still pretty plain but it'll be better. Soon. Probably. Maybe.
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Yesterday I finally got off my ass and some of the girlies got together. Me and Charlotte (she has Polyvore, visit her!) staggered around town for a while. We landed in this rad little thrift store and I snagged the cutest little orange belt and a slick periwinkle/white railroad striped oxford shirt. We literally wandered around for hours in my teeny weeny town. We got some Chinese food and played at every park we could find. Real fun. We met Kelsey, Renee and Chantelle and chilled around telli's house. We walked her rat-dog and it's gonna be a show dog. MEOW. Peace out.

Pants. They're only sexy when you're not.

2008-05-23T17:14:00.000-04:00

HALLO.

Sorry for not updating. No, I didn't get mugged, I was actually held captive by,
oh,
oops,
sometimes I just ramble.
That was a lie.
I was just busy.

ANYWAYS,
I feel I should update.
The word of the day is sexy. So I'll tell you what's sexy.

VESTS
Vests. They're fun, comfortable and versatile. And sexy.
Wear a denim with a dress +
Wear an oversized one with just about any top +
Wear one for a menswear look +

DRESSES
Yes, dresses. You may have heard of them. They're sexy.
Wear it with a cute jacket +
Wear it by itself +
Wear it during the day +
Wear it at night +

GIRLY
Girly. Because being feminine is sexy. Sexy I say!
Wear silk +
Wear frilly +
Wear ditsy prints +
Wear lace +
Wear skirts +

MASCULINE
Yes. Be feminine and masculine. It's sexy.
Wear suspenders +
Wear blazers +
Wear sneaks +
Wear watches +
Wear specs +

EXOTIC
Be exotic. It's sexy.
Wear prints +
Wear scarves +
Wear hats +
Wear glads +

BRIGHTS
Neons and bolds. They're mega sexy.
Wear colourblock +
Wear specs +
Wear sandals +
Wear bikinis +

PASTELS
Pastels. They're related to brights and should most definitely be paired. They are sexy also.
Wear camis +
Wear oxfords +
Wear scarves +
Wear satchels +

Yes. Things are sexy. Buy me sexy things.

They call me Jane. THAT'S NOT MY NAME!

2008-05-04T19:37:00.000-04:00

So I just got back from musical practice and I'm super excited because the first show is tomorrow! I'm pretty mad at myself because I'm not actually in it, but don't worry, I will be next time. And I'm trying out for the community theatre productions. I'm doing make-up this year, which is mega rad!
Anyways, my favourite store right now (and pretty much always) is Forever21! My my, they have the cutest things for such maaad prices! Here's some of my favourite things for Spring:

+retro floral wallet+
+funky pastel tote+
+rad triple headband+
+vintage sunnies case+

And the best part? Total price: $37.90 - WHAT A STEAL. Yes yes yes, I am definitely encouraging you to check out Forever21 and these great products!

Mmmmenswear

2008-04-27T16:47:00.001-04:00

I've never really taken an interest in menswear... until now. It's not just the male models (who are gorgeous, may i add) but the designs too. I never really thought there was much versatility in menswear, nothing that could be as exceptionally creative and unique as womens wear. I was completely wrong! I love menswear, and I love to add some pieces to a feminine outfit for women. So here's my take on some of my favourite Fall 2008 Menswear collections.

Etro

I really do love this. It's so quirky and retro! The exquisite plaids are perfect for fall. I'm really digging the patterned pants and bow ties. It's such a fun colour palette too! The bright yellow and the maroon velvet blazers are to die for.

Alexander McQueen

This is probably one of my favourite looks: the foreign sophisticate. Perfect suits are paired with classy cardigans, (dare I say) snazzy boots and casual shoulder bags. The Mexican-inspired ponchos and hats are the spice of the collection! Exotic prints and gorgeous furs make me want to jump right on the runway!

Roberto Cavalli

Updated classics make me want to empty my bank account. I can almost feel the refined textures of furs, velvets and leathers right now. Again, the gorgeous leopard prints would look exquisite on any fashionable man. I still can't get over the great velvet midnight blue suit.

Dsquared

How slick! Dress a man in this and I'm there! I'm not too fond of the camo pieces, but the rest is brill. Neon colours and fab bleaches are perfect for fall. A perfect combination of masculine leathers, vintage denims and rad wools. The crisp patterns are great.

OH SHIT! Trashy Girls.

2008-04-21T19:37:00.000-04:00

Is it just me, or are clothes becoming more and more trashy these days? I don't mean wear a boy-neck, floor length, long-sleeve dress, but come on! Honestly, there used to be a lot of cute stuff out there from cute stores, but now it's all see-through tops and track pants. It's stuff that I'd work out in, not wear to a dance.
And people pay waaaay too much money for things like fleece shorts, big, ugly hoodies and slinky track shorts! And they're promoting this slobbiness!
Have some decency, have some fashion sense.

That's just my opinion.
Peace aut,
Dani

I'm like a critic.

2008-04-20T10:23:00.000-04:00

So last night I was watching Fashion Television, and I didn't really notice until after it was over that I had been scribbling down notes. I've decided to share my opinions on a few of the designers Spring and Fall 2008 collections.

RODARTE

I am ashamed to say that I have never really taken an interest in Rodarte until now. Kate and Laura Mulleavy are the sisters behind it all. They have no formal training but they can still create such wonderful, though-provoking looks. It's women like them that give us all hope.
Their Fall 2008 collection was fabulous. Deemed "Punk Rock Ballerina", the style was theatrically loose, yet the structure and detail was outstanding. Their designs are extremely inspired, which makes them even more desired. Fans include Agyness Deyn, Keira Knightly and Natalie Portman.

MICHAEL KORS

Mr. Kors is a busy man; designer and judge on the fabulous show Project Runway. Where does he find time to make such gorgeous collections? His Spring 2008 collection is more prefect than spring itself! Gorgeous pastels, hot solids, bold patterns and ditsy florals combined together are to die for this season. Subtle yet exciting accessories tie it all together; metallic skinny belts, floppy sunhats and "tennis" totes are definitely a must! This country-club collection is the base of my spring attire!

DIOR

The eccentric style of Dior can never be forgotten, and the Spring 2008 collection is proof of that. All I can say is detail. Their bright, voluptuous pieces made me shiver with a lust that I have never felt towards Dior before. The outstanding hats earrings and makeup was enough for me to want to blow away my entire life savings on those delectable creations. Dior is ingenious, for lack of a better word.

PUCCI

Pucci is a whole different classification of it's own. Those boho inspired tunics and architectural prints are enough to make a woman mad. Gorgeous colour combinations of shimmery metallics, bold hues and heavenly pastels create an insane look for spring. Geometric print bags and bangles deserving of the heavyweight belt complete the look.

MARC JACOBS

What can I say other than love. Marc always was and continues to be one of my favourite designers. Aside from the fact that he is fabulously gorgeous, his creations are genius. His Spring 2008 collection is fun, quirky and professional. The playful, lollipop pieces immediately draw attention and keep it! There's not much I can say other than Marc is fashion.

DIANE VON FURSTENBERG

Tribal prints and safari colours give DVF's Spring 2008 Collection an exotic flair to a chic wardrobe. Bold and bright pieces give a fun feel to an already wonderful line.

LAUREN CONRAD

Wow, a one hit wonder celebrity making a clothing line. Little to my surprise, it wasn't the next Lanvin or Chloe, though it wasn't complete crap. To me, it screamed Forever21. It was mediocre. They're nice looks for spring if you're a teenager in need of cute spring threads for school.

So that's my take on some of the new collections from a few designers.

TTFN,
Dani

Nobody Puts Baby In The Corner

2008-04-18T16:46:00.000-04:00

Oh dear, oh me.
How I love Dirty Dancing.

I saw it on stage on Wednesday. It was FAB. Me and my lover had front row seats; I was practically laying on Johnny. I would definitely give it five stars. I highly recommend it; EVERYONE should experience this!

Yo Baby Yo

2008-04-15T18:32:00.000-04:00

First blog EVER.

Hokay,
I really enjoy reading people's blogs on this site, so I decided write my own. I don't have much to say right now, but I'll add more to my profile later. Some basics about me are:
+ I love fashion and Polyvore.
+ I'm spontaneous and random. It gets pretty bad sometimes.
+ I'm from Canada.
+ I'm in high school.
+ I am OBSESSED with Fall Out Boy and Daxflame.

I just wanted to say to anyone who will ever read my blogs, thank you so much!

Peace Aut,
Dee Kay