senses.

This month's mantra: 

"It's not about the dress you wear, but it's about the life you lead in the dress." 

- Diana Vreeland

I feel like this is a topic we talk, write and analyze all the time. 

As well, a concept/reference is made with a tangible and relatable object, it can make total sense. 

Does that make sense? 

Let me back up. I always found all the sociology, psyhcology, et cetera very difficult because I couldn't physically see things in front of me. As a visual learner, I became very frustrated. 

That's why art history really worked. Seeing a physical object that showcased all the theories and applications made total sense. It also gave me a platform to question things, and have physical proof. 

Maybe that's what I mean about clothing. 

I wrote a post awhile back about memories through your clothes. What Vreeland is talking about is the stepping stone there. 

I remember so many fantastic (and not so fantatsic) moments of life through the clothes I've worn. True, I don't have the latest and the best of best in everything, but the pieces I do have fit, are my staples and have given me the confidence and that little something to get out there and do it. 

I'm a strong believer in these power outfits. They can make you feel on top of the universe. 

That isn't a tangible thing physically, but with the right shoes...who knows? 

jumpsuit.

There are few things I love more than a good jumpsuit.

A few of you are probably raising your eyebrows at the screen, and if you were alive during the 70's, you're probably muttering that the jumpsuit has already been done.

However, it's a classic. I like to think of it as the pants version of the shift dress. No matter what your body shape is, nearly every woman looks extremely feminine and shapely in a jumpsuit. It conceals and bumps and lumps, while showcasing a trim waist.

Here are a few of my favourites I've seen so far this year:

I'm a strong believer that your clothes are just as much as memory catcher as a camera is.

Riffling deep into your closet and stumbling across those pieces that you wore to certain events (big or small) can make you stop for a moment.

This happened this morning, when I came across my black jumpsuit.

When I was in Montreal earlier this year, I picked up a black jumpsuit from Simons that cost next to nothing. I don't even think I tried it on - I just knew it would fit.

I have worn it to several events, gatherings and parties (both fancy and casual) and have always felt perfectly in place.

However, the best memories in that jumpsuit was the night of my roommate and dear friend's going away party. I can't believe I didn't take any photos during that evening. Le sigh.

It's no Academy Award dress, but I still think about that night in the same way - especially because of what I was wearing, and how awesome I felt in it.

As summer winds down and we start to see the fall fashions invade the stores, if you see a brunette with cat eye makeup and an Olympic-patched denim jacket swiping up any jumpsuits or rompers from summer - that's me.

Just a thought.