vidi.

Kiss me hard before you go. Summer time sadness. 

I just wanted you to know. 

That baby, you're the best. 

Soak up those last summer days my friends.

rihanna.

Happy Birthday Rihanna. May you continue being wonderfully, organically and fashionably you. 

B&W.

I was thinking about it the other day...and my blogette is almost five years old. 

My oh my, where does the time truly go? 

Well, our official birthday isn't until next month, but stay tuned for some flashback posts. Black and white photos was one of the original content concepts - and here we are, still doing it! 

mohawk.

Everyone has their own rules to abide by when it comes to personal style.

I wholeheartedly agree with having a few, classic great pieces that I've invested in to be the staples of a wardrobe. After that, most of my clothing is eclectic, inexpensive or off the cuff finds from everywhere from Costco to vintage stores. 

My one unbreakable rule? When in doubt, invest in a good haircut. 

Think about it. You wear your hair every single day. Yes, we want to throw it back in a ponytail most days, but with a little effort and time, you can be wearing a potato sack with a great hairstyle and look chic. 

Now, let's turn this on its head - I also have a think for mohawks. 

Nothing wild, but definitely a good faux-hawk on most ladies is glamourous way to mix up your look for a dressy occasion. Example: check out Julianna Hough's coiffure at the Golden Globes below. 

When I was in my second year of university, my hair was just short enough to not get away with doing it everyday. I didn't mind that, but like anyone, sometimes I was running late to class. 

That's when I started to favour my faux-hawk. Trust me, it's not too much for day to day life. In fact, I find it more flattering and a bit more pulled together than a messy pony. 

It took a little bit of time, but I started working with YouTube tutorials before finding my own technique to work with my hair texture (and personal style). I love this video below, I think this might have been one I first worked with. 

Here are two more examples of great mohawk/faux-hawks. Simple, chic and all you see are both these ladies beautiful eyes (even from behind, I'm still looking at Pink's long lashes!) 

There is still a part of my that wants to be a hardcore rocker with a permanent mohawk - I think that might just be my alter ego that comes out when I perform. Who knows? Maybe I'll Miley Cryus up this 'do one of these days...

Happy styling and enjoy the rest of your weekend! 

sophomore.

The Dancers Among Us by the incredible Jordan Matter 

While most people were at home decorating cookies and the house this past Christmas, I was in the dance studio, choreographing. To me, it's just another home I was thrilled to be back in.

Now several months later, the choreography I set then will premiere this weekend in British Columbia at the Shine Dance Competition.

After a successful run through the competition circuit last spring, I'm very excited to see how my choreography does in its sophomore year.

Over lunch last week, one of my best friends asked me the most difficult (and frequent) question I have gotten over the past year.

"Portia, where do you come up with your dance concepts? How did start doing choreography?"

academy.

 

Holy smokes, where did March come from? 

This month is already filling up with some very cool opportunities, dance performances and projects. Maybe it truly is the luck of the Irish. 

I have had a very fun star week chatting still filled with Oscar buzz, - talking fashion with Jeanne Becker, all about the movies with critic Richard Crouse, and accessories (like Jennifer Lawrence's back -lace) with Shay Lowe.

 It's one of my favourite times of the year, and I'm thankful to have had access to some amazing voices who share my enthusiasm about everything to do with the awards. 

Wishing you a lovely and relaxing weekend - I'm prepping for a couple gigs and heading out of town next week, so things will be a little sparse on the blogette. More coming soon!