Rust Lust: Bar Decor

Our cat Hannibal enjoying her new fave hangout

What’s this? Actual furniture and proof that people live in my appartment? Well this just can’t be, because anyone who knows me and has step foot in our place knows that in the Wilkos/Toure household we have serious commitment issues…with our decor choices.

Well all that has changed ladies and gents, because this weekend the paint will be chosen, the bed will be bought and the much needed attention to detail will finally happen in our NDG flat! I decided to jump the gun a bit and fix up the bar first, since I do enjoy a nice shower then drink after a long day at school/work. This first post on the delightful decor to come should clue you in on the vibe were going for….INDUSTRIAL! It’s a clear choice for us since monsieur is KING for all things vintage and industrial (he designs custom antique lighting and furniture…truly jack of all trades WILKOS ELECTRIC ). I have been absolutely won over by the style, though there have been an argument or two over how much rust is too much.

The pieces were not all found in 1 day of course, when it comes to industrial/antique it’s not always easy finding the pieces to fit you’re decorating puzzle (especially since this trend is picking up steam, the prices can burn you from time to time). As always all great things take time but for now enjoy the post with the pics from the pieces we found and stay tuned for more decor blog posts to come!

Info for pieces featured at the end of the post.

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BHM at NYFW. All Black Everything

NYFW has come and gone and while we’re all still sifting through the beautiful collections of designers and dreaming up new additions to our wardrobes, I will be adding additional musing to my mood board. No, not a specific collection or material or cut, but color….BLACK. Yes black as in ‘All Black Everything’ a la Jay-Z, and wearing black in order to help lead a more colourful life. But the most important reason that Black has such a powerful presence to me this month is of course Black History Month.

While yes I am appreciative that we have this month to look towards our past in order to gain perspective for our future. We must never forget, that our history no matter where it might originate from, can in no way be summed up in one month. Read More »

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Outfit Post: NYE In Neon Yellow!

Happy New Year!

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Outfit Post: Trench Coat Trembles

A gorgeous day that included long walks, ipod blasting Mylo Xyloto by Coldplay and every song imaginable by Sigur Ros. The pics snapped by Maciek turned out great and loved every minute and every step from the walk of another perfect fall day.

Trench Coat: Mango
Scarf: Danier (my fave out of all of them, which you will soon discover)
Tights: Chinese Laundry
Thigh High Tights: H&M
Bag: Vintage (a great Village Des Valeur find)
Victoria Ring: Ardene
Deer Head Ring: ALDO
Bracelets: Ariane Anaïs
Shoes: Locale

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Sunshine & Scarves

It was sunny, but chilly and my bus was late…what’s a girl to do but get her bf to snap a few pics of her outfit. Normally I hate waiting, but during fall in its infinite layered, colorful glory I make exceptions. Enjoy!

Scarves: Danier

Jacket: Lady Dutch

Grey Knit Sweater: Zara

Boots: Call It Spring

Rings: Brandi Melleville & Ardene

Photos by: Maciek Wilkos

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Happy Halloween From Nicki Minaj

My oh so fun Nicki Minaj costume

So Halloween has come and gone and now we bask in the glory of discounted candy and Christmas lights being put up! I just love Halloween and this year was no different, but I did come to the realization of that xmas song claiming Christmas is for kids from 1-92. If that is in fact true then why can’t that rule apply to Halloween. I just want to go trick or treatin’, I just want to empty my bag at the end of the night and pack them in my lunch for the next day. I just want it all folks, and I’m sure I’m not the only one. Well enough for my sugar filled rantings, Happy Halloween & All Saint’s Day.

The handsome ranger & I

The girls on Halloween

Black Corset: La Senza (bought at the La Senza sale yay)
Skirt: H&M
Leggings: Chinese Laundry
Pink Lipstick: Shiseido (it’s amazing)

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The Fashionable Tourist: Lumberjack Disco

While out for a yummy sushi dinner I decided to dress down my favorite sequin dress in a very obvious way. I threw on my bf’s favorite Uniqlo plaid top, criss-crossed the front and cinched it with a belt. Fall has arrived and with that comes layering; the wonderful art of wearing multiple items at once and paying hommage the fashionable bag ladies a la Olsen & Bonham-Carter.

Also with my glorious mid-terms holding me hostage I have been stress eating … for 22 years…yup that sounds right, though the scale never does, cause I broke it…then bought myself a cupcake to feel better. But let my food-raged sugar rush ramblings be pushed aside, to explain why I brought up my stress eating in the first place. The dress, it fits, a little too well, so the plaid top is the perfect mediator between myself and my muffin top. Yet another reason I LOVE layering and fall, the knits, the flannel the fashionista’s camouflage of one too many everything. Now before anyone gets on my case about embracing one’s body image and raising self-esteem…shut up.

Do I love my body no, do I hate it no. I buy the size that fits, I know there will always be room for improvement and I will do my best to improve in the time frame, and lingering breakdowns (victoria secret fashion show *cough*) I see fit. That being said I had about 25 pieces of sushi at dinner (Zen-ya the most delicious sushi, beautiful decor and friendliest staff/chefs in Montreal and thank you for the delicious deep-fried mango ice cream dessert! I love freebies especially since the chef found out I was half Filipino and gave it to us for free! Filipino Blasian Pride <3! ).

Was I full and waddling afterwards yes, but did my man give me a kiss, slap my butt playfully and lie and say I looked skinny…yes yes he did. Did I need that to know I rocked this outfit no, but a girl loves her compliments.

Dress: ONLY
Plaid Top: Uniqlo (Mens)
Tights: H&M

The Fashionable Tourist

I now have a tumblr and blogger account to make sure The Fashionable Tourist is all mine. My blogger (www.thefashionabletourist.blogger.com) will be all my outfit post, behind the scenes and personal reviews of collections. Tumblr (thefashionabletourist.tumblr.com) will be inspirational photos and personal styling work.

Photography: Maciek Wilkos