PARKSHOW (SPRING) 2011

So sorry for the late post about this fashion show. I know a lot of you have been anticipating but this weekend was just crazy busy when I thought it was going to be steady. It is always like that with me. Canada is making me spontaneous as I can be. Moving on...

Last Saturday, I tried my best to glam up after working in the morning to go to the PARKSHOW. I decided to wear this lace top given by my friend Abby from back home and this new paperbag Zara trousers I got a few months back but haven't worn. Instead of my usual boots, I donned on my H&M pumps only because the weather calls for it. I headed to Hudson's before the show with my fellow Calgarian bloggers (Danielle, Ashley, Amy, Natalia and POUT designer, Kirsten) for some pre-fashion show drinking and some catching up. The thing I always look forward too during fashion shows is mostly getting together with these fashion people friends :) After a few drinks, we walked two freakin' blocks in our heels to get to the venue and see the show.

photo by Chuck Szmurlo

with Ashley of http://lionslacelattes.blogspot.com/

Ashley with Danielle of http://deathbyshoe.com/

Amy Nelson of http://www.amyflyingakite.com/

Coritha Bunag

Kirsten Summersgill of http://www.poutclothing.ca

Linda Sui Lem and Adriana Sveen of http://calgaryfashion.ca

Marsina King of Manokin Design

Ashley Chesney, Kalsey Samson, Amy Nelson, Sabrina May, Daniela Codreanu, et al.

 

photo from http://deathbyshoe.com/?p=2897

Natalia Ptrzk of http://feralstyle.wordpress.com

 Daniela Codreanu and beau

 spotted by http://feralstyle.wordpress.com/2011/03/16/parkshow-spring-2011/

 Kalsey Samson

The venue was buzzing already with people from the fashion industry. Art were posted in walls and everyone started mingling with each other. These is what I love most about fashion shows--being able to meet people from the industry who have the same passion for fashion as you do. The show started right on time with Ian Keteku doing a bit of a stand up then there was this burlesque performance. Models strutted down the runway a few minutes later. I found myself a good spot at the end of the runway but I had to sit on the floor because there were no seats available for anyone to sit (unless you are VIP) and you just have to be considerate with other people who may not be able to see. That is one of the downsides of the event actually...As one of my fellow bloggers would say, "When you pay $16 for an entrance fee, the least they can do is give you proper seating." It is not being vain but more of people can barely see the designs which totally contradicts the purpose of the show. From what I have seen, I wasn't too impressed with some of the designs but there were definitely some good ones (like the ones from Manokin Design). The show was hyped TOO much that I guess we expected a bit TOO much too. Everyone else went to Hifi for some after-party dancing but Ash and I decided to stay and dance in a middle of a dance cirlce. Talk about too much vodka, beer and exhaustion--lethal combination.

beso ?

KD

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lace top: given by a friend

trousers: Zara

pumps, cuff and satchel bag: H&M

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the robe

Just when I thought my Wednesday would be relaxed, I was asked by my boss to work overtime for another hour. Usually, I love working overtime but my Wednesdays are dedicated to outfit shoots, writing a blog post and cooking myself some decent dinner (tonight would've been fried chicken, just cos I am so craving for it but due to OT, i ate leftover McDo nuggets and half of raspberry delight ). So, I am now literally lying down on my bed, dead beat tired from OT (which was mostly spent doing sword fights...yup, that's my job for ya!) and calling it a night after this post. 

I'm feeling so much better from the last time I made a post (I was inflicted by the Norovirus for those of you who haven't read my last entry) although I still get exhausted easily. Another good news is that I actually lost 7 pounds from all the vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration that the virus caused me. Some people are saying they want to get the virus too so they can lose weight but believe me, you wouldn't want to get it. It is BY FAR the most horrible disease I've ever had in my life. I wouldn't want anyone to go through the same pain.

I've never really been a fan of the robe but for some reason, this Zara robe/coat is so lightweight and cozy that I had to think twice...plus it has a hoodie attached to it too! The cheetah printed hat and the rings are recent purchases from Ardene ;)

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beso ?

KD

coat/robe: Zara
jeans: SM
socks: Joe
boots: Value Village
hat and rings: Ardene
shades: Cotton On

a dash of plaid, sequins and studs

I am writing from my bed, drinking a glass of soy milk and eating a bowl of noodles instead of cereal, just because the weather calls for it. Calgary's weather is just shitty cold again this week and from the looks of it, it will be going on until next week. All I can think about now is flying somewhere sunny like back to my country or Hawaii but since I can't possibly leave Canada for now, maybe BC is my best bet. I swear one day you'll just read from my twitter or from my facebook that I am in the airport, BC-bound purely out of impulse. I was in Anthropology yesterday with Amy and I read that people who are born on September 24 act on impulse and the irrational decisions they do are more right than when they are careful. So yeah, maybe I should just trust my instincts more and just go with it. After all, they always say that if it feels right then just go with it. I've never really been that spontaneous in my life although I do have my moments but I've always thought of myself as a planner. But lately with how the things are turning out, I just might really go where the waves would take me. Seems scary but what the heck, I am young, I am free, the sun still shines so the hell with it!

Anyway, here's what I wore last Friday when I went shopping with Dee. I know plaid is making a comeback this Spring and I just can't wait for all the snow to melt down, wear a romper and some clogs for a change! I am seriously getting tired of wearing tights and winter socks! I think I don't know how it feels not to have socks anymore...SERIOUSLY.

This week is just brutal because of last weekend's holiday. Work load is heavier than the usual and I am back to working out which is always hard when you've allowed yourself to rest and binge for a while. I am just looking forward to this steady weekend at home by my lonesome while I relive the crazy fun moments I've had from the last. Promise to share them with you on my next post! For now, I must lie in bed, watch Gossip Girl and sleep early. Ciao~

P.S.

I am disappointed with F21's nail polish. 

It chips easily...just look at that whole pointing finger 

nail without any polish on. Uggggggggh. 

beso ?

KD

plaid jacket: thrifted from the Philippines

top and harem pants: Zara

boots: Spring

beanie and cross connector ring: Forever 21

shades: Aldo