Happy New Year!!!

Hey Lover, 

I hope you had an awesome New Year's Eve and rang in 2012 with class. 

I went to a wine and cheese shindig and had loads of fun. There was wine to be had and little pre new year epiphanies to help us cross over to the new year. 

I'm looking forward to this year and can't wait to see what it has in store for me. 

Wishing you your heart's desires in the new year!

Love, 

Mo

Dress: Old Navy     Shoes: Payless     Rings: The Bay     Blazer,Earrings and Purse: Thrifted

Event Geekery: 99 Days In

Hey Lover, 

Yesterday I got the chance to go to a runway show featuring designs from fashion students from 

the Nova Scotia College of Art & Design (NSCAD).

Each designer showed about 3 to 4 pieces.  The collections ranged from 50's inspired garb to a punk'd up Victorian era.

My favorite was Jennie Bijou who drew inspiration from the four elements: Earth, Wind, Fire and Water.

In her words, " I wanted to infuse the emotions, colours and textures that the elements evoke in myself.  All of the fabric was hand dyed with natural dyes as to respect the elements that surround me everyday. I want the wearer to feel the same joy and life while wearing the dress that I felt while making it, and to create strong silhouettes that make them feel as powerful and forceful as the elements they are representing."

check out a few of the pictures I snapped at the event and also a video of my fave designer of the night.

Love,

Mo

Celebratory Drinks

Hey Lover, 

After such an AMAZING event on Friday, my friend Shariena and I were still on the high from that night AND to top it off , she had just finished make-up school. So we decided to go grab a few drinks and have dessert at one of my favorite spots. It was a much needed chill time because we got to chat about future events, collaborating projects and working even harder than we did this year. The time of reflection was truly needed. 

Check the few pics we took. 

Love, 

Mo

p.s. click on her name to check her make-up blog :) 

PLayiNg Catching UP: The Last 2 Weeks

Hey Lover, 

Things have been crazy for me the last couple of weeks that I haven't blogged as much. 

I've felt REALLY badly about it. 

This post should catch me up on a few events and outfits.

Enjoy

Love, 

Mo

1.  

A friend, Anna, invited me to a night flea market.  I had no idea what to expect but I was PLEASANTLY surprised. Halifax's artsy scene had a to die for vibe.  There were lumberjack beards and moustaches, bow ties and polka dot ties, gluten free baked goodies, nail art by my friend Stephanie and the piece the resistance mixed cassette tapes made on the spot with the prettiest covers.

I wish I had taken more pictures, however it was a little crowded in there ,but take it from me the "street style" was inspiring. 

2.

A few weeks back I received an invite to go to a shopping party.  One thing I love about Halifax is that we are big on hyping up our local businesses.  Wherever you are in dowtown Halifax, you are bound to see most stores with stickers encouraging you to BUY LOCAL.  The shopping party took place at Biscuit General Store, which is a great blend of quirky make-you-chuckle vintage finds and  wonderful pieces from brands like Cheap Monday, Toms, Betsey Johnson, Free People, and Valerie Dumaine to name a few.

3. 

With the change in weather comes the decrease of outfit posts. Canada's winters are SO brutal that I find myself wearing the same warm, thick and wind blocking clothing that, frankly speaking, just doesn't seem blog-worthy to me. In the past 2 weeks I have, sadly, only taken one outfit pic. Forgive me I will try harder!

4.

Last week was pretty much non-existent in terms of things to blog about.  I spent the week preparing for my event which I had on Friday December 9th.  It was a celebration of Curvy Geekery's 1 year Anniversary:  A night of entertainment, some prizes and revealing my new collection of clutches. I'm almost done with that GIGORMOUS post of Friday's happenings. I am still floating on the HIGH from that night. It truly was MAGICAL for me and can't wait to share it with you!

Love, 

Mo

You Are Invited : Clutch Culture presents...

Hello Lover,

To ALL my Halifax lovers I would like to extend an invitation to a celebration of Curvy Geekery's 1 yr Anniversary.

Please click on the image below to receive your invite and RSVP to rub shoulders with Halifax's most stylish crowd.
Spaces are LIMITED so hurry and RSVP

Hope to see you there, 

Love, 

Mo

Indie Boutik CoLLectiVE Grand Opening

Hey Lover

Last night I went to a store opening for Indie Boutique Collective. 

5 local designers have gotten together and created a collective of their 5 brands in one convenient location. 

The brands are Jere Brooks, MakeNew, Dakini Silks and Things, Blue Ladybug Design and Laura Chenoweth Organic Apparel. 

My personal favorite being MakeNew because it's designer thrift and genuine vintage clothing and accessories. 

The 5 ladies are awesome and would love for you to pay Indie Boutik a visit. 

Also, Follow them on Facebook here.

Location: 

1542b Queen Street, Halifax

Business Hours: 

Monday - Thursday: 11-6

Friday + Saturday: 11-6 (new later hours starting soon)

Sunday: 12-4  

check out what I wore to the opening + a few pics I snapped of pieces in the boutique.

Love, 

Mo

p.s. Glad I bumped into the fab girls, Erin and Jess, from Haute Halifax

p.s.2 I'm sure you can tell how much I'm LOVING my leopard print shoes. Gonna give them a rest..lol

A play. Some Food. Great Friends

Hey Lover

Today the best amigo and I had the great honour of seeing our friend, Helena, in a play she was starring in. 

Her performance was AMAZING! I felt so proud of her and so happy that she is following her bliss. 

The play titled "In This World, by Hannah Moscovitch, is a complex exploration of race, class and sex as experienced by two urban, contemporary girls in high school." [source] 

If you are in Halifax I URGE you to go and check out this play which is running until November 20th.  You have 1 more week to check this play out so what you waiting for? Get yourself a ticket and experience a great play!

For details of times, ticket prices and location click here.

I am SOOOO proud of you Helena and I can't wait to see how far you will go.

Please check out pics of what I wore, the best amigo pretending to be answering questions after the play (loser), some yummy food we had after the play,  and me and my Helena :) 

Hope you have a great weekend lover. Sending you strength to chase after your dreams in this new week.

love, 

Mo 

please don't mind the closed eyes.LOL
also the red blazer deserved a repeat. i LOVE it!

 Food from Q - Smokehouse and Southern BBQ,  a GREAT authentic BBQ spot on Argyle Street 

Event Invite: The Biscuit General Store & YELP

Hello Lover, 

This invite goes out to the fashionables in Halifax. 

I got an email today from Ben at YELP.ca inviting me to a Private Shopping Event at The Biscuit General Store.  He also wanted me to extend the same invite to my army of followers. 

Check out the details below 

click here to RSVP to the event and get your name on the guest list. 

If you are not yet registered on YELP click here to sign up, it's only just a few minutes 

hope to see you there 

xoxo

Mo

New Brunswick Fashion Week

Hey Lovebirds

Sorry for not posting in like a week.  I've been sick! Have been dealing with a runny nose and random bouts of weakness and losing my voice. BUT I'm just starting to get over it so YAY! 

anyways....

On Friday I had the opportunity to be one of the designers showcased at New Brunswick Fashion Week 

I was REALLY out of it since I was not feeling well and didn't end up taking as many pictures as I normally do. 

What I ended up doing was taking pics of things that caught my eye.

check out some of the pictures from the night that I had my show on. 

missed you guys!!!!

thank you for still checking out my blog and being supportive of all my endeavours

xo
Mo

me and my designer friend Rebecca Pike

me and Shayla, my first model out for my show!..she WORKED that turban

 

REMINDER : American Apparel x Team Buy

Hey Canadian Lovers

Just a quick reminder. 

The American Apparel offer on TeamBuy.ca ends in less than 4 hrs at midnight. 

So go to the teambuy site and get a $50 credit for just $25.

Such a popular deal that it has been bought 18, 820 times already.. GAH!!!

so don't miss out. 

xoxo

Musemo 

The EGYPTIAN necklace

Hey Lovers

This past week there was an event in Halifax called the African Diaspora Heritage Trail Conference. 

Thanks to my darling friend Abena I got to go to the closing gala.  It was an AMAZING night I have to say. 

The conference is filled with "thought-provoking conversations and first-hand experiences of how to preserve, promote and protect sites that are important to the global narrative of people and culture of African descent."

The night was that and so much more.  The entertainment was stellar. I had so many goose bump moments through the spoken word, the songs and the amazing people that were in attendance. 

The vibe in the room was electric.

I am soooo humbled that I got to attend and thankful for such a life changing experience. 

check out a few of my pics

xoxo

Mo

p.s. this necklace is off the door knob. TRUTH!


***UPDATED*** 
THRIFTED: skirt worn as dress, blazer, necklace, earrings
CLUTCH CULTURE : clutch
PAYLESS : pumps then DIY'd into fabric shoes. 

the posters for the event were AMAZING.. I couldn't stop staring at them 

Event Geekery : American Apparel x Team Buy

Hey Lovers, 

I was BEYOND overjoyed to get this email from TeamBuy.ca's PR Company.

The email had some wonderful news about American Apparel's FIRST EVER National Deal!!!

They sent me an email so that I could let all my Canadian Lovers be the first to know.

here are the deets 

American Apparel wants to make sure every closet is stocked with the essentials, so it is offering fashionistas and fashionistos across Canada this exclusive opportunity with TeamBuy.ca

This exclusive coast-to-coast offer with American Apparel will allow TeamBuyers who purchase the feature between Monday, Sept. 26 & Sunday, Oct. 2 to be treated to significant savings. 

For $25 buyers will receive a $50 credit for use online or at any location across Canada.

go to www.teambuy.ca to get your hands on this offer

and when you buy your offer tweet how excited you are using the hashtag #iwantAA

I'm excited!! are you???

xoxo

Mo

I'm getting to OLD for this..LOL

Lovers,

I don't know if I am the only one feeling this, SERIOUSLY, each time I go out I just feel like a DINOSAUR.

The reality that this new school year is bringing in kids born in the 90s is just an abomination..LOL...and being in a small city with 3 universities within 30 mins of each other, freshman are ALL up in your face like a swarm of gnats.

ohhh gaaawwwdddd... I CAN'T... I just CAN'T!!!

I went to a party this weekend and I honestly was just out of it.  These are the things that were running through my mind. 

1.  what time is it?  1:30am

2.  It's too hot in here... I swear  I just saw the devil walking to the bar to get some ice

3.  It's wayyyyy too packed in here..... how would my brother and I get out if things went awry?...better yet how would I save myself, I'm sure he can fend for himself.

4. I can't wait to get home and get into bed under my flannel sheets and watch my episodes of Necessary Roughness with Mehcad Brooks *drool*

5.  what time is it? *major sideye* it's 1:38

LOLOL

anyyyyywayyyys, here are the few pics I took before I bailed and headed home

xoxo
Mo

Event Geekery: 24twentyeight 1yr anniversary

Hey Lovers, 

Last Friday I got the chance to pass by and wish, the lifestyle boutique, 24twentyeight a happy 1 year anniversary. 

Go check out the store when you get a chance.  

It's got some great pieces, a great flow and the owner of the store,

 Logan Hudak, is a great guy.
Check out some of the pics I snapped from the store. 

xoxo

Mo

Check the website here
& the Facebook page here
& follow him on twitter here

Logan, Owner of 24twentyeight

Event Geekery: Fashion & Design Festival

Lovers,

Here are the pics from my runway show yesterday, during the Fashion & Design Festival.

My collection was made up of 10 color blocked clutches.

Many thanks to the make-up team, organizers and models.

xoxo

Mo

My darling Becca, one of the other designers at the Festival.. @BECfashions

Event Geekery : You are Cordially Invited

Lovers,

Now I wish I could stream this live and share with all my fab lovers, 

but sadly, this invite has to go to my local family, Halifax.

(and i will try by all means to get a video for everyone else).

Despite a couple of moments of uncertainty caused by my machine breaking.

I'm excited to officially invite you to my likkle runway show.

I would be so honored if you'd come and hang with me and check out my newest little collection of clutches. 

I was due to debut my clothing collection, but I've decided to work on it a bit more. 

Looking forward to see you

xoxo

Mo

p.s. cover charge is $FREE.99 :)

Historic Properties = Next to the Lower Deck and opposite Salty's...LOL

P.S.  I am the FIRST designer on the runway, sooo uhhmmm, you best be on time! 

Event Geekery: Big Day Downtown Launch

Lovers, 

I got a lovely email from the Downtown Halifax Business Commission inviting me to take part in their Big Day Downtown initiative.  

details below....

Already pondering what I am going to do. Any ideas my fellow Haligonians?? 

xoxo

Mo

p.s. LOVING this outfit :)

p.s # 2 GOOOOO to The Middle Spoon.... deserts are fantastic and the drink I had, the Black Currant Press, is DEEEELICIOUS!!!!