SADE

I saw the goddess, the legend, SADE in concert last night.........

According to Wikipedia, shes 52, but girlfriend hasnt appeared to age physically nor vocally.  Her signature feminine yet husky voice soared through all the classics, including my favourite "The Sweetest Taboo  ."  My only complaint (besides the fact that I wore heels like a dumbass) was that I wouldve preferred to see her in a more intimate setting.  The ACC is HUGE, and while the music was amazing, the actual performance/visual aspect of the concert wouldve been better suited to a venue like Massey Hall.

Still gorgeous with those classic red lips & massive hoops.......

John Legend opened for her with a tight 1 hour set.  My God, can that man ever sing...not to mention tickle the ivories like nobody's business!!  I was reminded of how many of his songs I love......and it was all kinds of awesome when he opened his set with a rendition of Adele's "Rolling In The Deep" with nothing but his voice, his backup singers and percussion.

Heres what I wore:

I shouldve had more sense than to wear heels to a concert, but my love for this new navy blue pleated midi skirt clouded my judgement.  Flats + midi length + curvy bod = DISASTER.

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The Butterfly Effect

The beautiful butterfly pattern on my dress reminded me of one of my favourite chaos theories:

".........the butterfly effect is the sensitive dependence on initial conditions; where a small change at one place in a nonlinear system can result in large differences to a later state. For example, the presence or absence of a butterfly flapping its wings could lead to creation or absence of a hurricane."

                       - from "Wikipedia"

The Butterfly Effect is most familiar in terms of weather, but what if we applied it to our everyday lives?  What if everyone made one small positive change everyday? Nothing big, just something comparable to a butterfly wing flap.....

What if, in turn, the outcome was comparable to a hurricane?? A powerful surge in positive energy that surrounds all of us and makes the impossible possible before our very eyes........

WHAT IF?





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Maxed Out

After many many months......dare I say years.......of searching, Ive finally found a maxi dress that works for me!  If you're short & curvy (as I am) its extremely difficult to find a maxi dress that doesnt make you look like:

A) you're with child

B) it swallowed you whole

C) Jabba the Hut
D) some sort of un-Godly combination of all of the above

I think this particular maxi works because it isnt a full-out floor length one; it shows a little slice of ankle. SIDE NOTE: the length was also super convenient for going up & down stairs; no risk of tripping over the hemline. The consistent, bold (but still dark) print is quite lengthening....and the fact that I wrapped a skinny belt around the smallest part of my waist slimmed & elongated my entire silhouette.  Ditto for the nude platform sandals.

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A Fine Vintage

Vintage Pants.  Vintage Dior cardi.

The only other fine vintage missing from my life is an ice cold bottle of Krug Collection Privee Vintage Champagne 1985....and by bottle I mean MAGNUM.



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Red Hot

Its quite challenging to wear a bright red full-skirt and not look like Little Red Riding Hood and/or A Christmas Elf, but Im gonna flatter myself by thinking I pulled it off quite nicely:

Man oh man....could that waist get any higher?!  LOVE IT

.........either way, I doubt that Red Riding Hood bitch rocked a pair of Chanel ballet flats on her way to Grammaw's house.




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Woofstock!

Every year my little ray of sunshine and I attend "Woofstock" - an outdoor festival for dogs.  If youre a dog-lover, I highly suggest you check it out.  The streets are packed with four-legged sweethearts; and when you hear so much on the news about animal (more specifially DOG) cruelty, its wonderful to see how many people revere their pets.


A Few Faces from Woofstock:

Me & my BFF: Bearoo!

Big, Beautiful, & Exhausted

This feisty character tried to pick a fight with everyone who walked by him!

Miss Sally: love the drool stains!

Bearoo & his gal pal Yuki

St. Bernard - classic!

REALLY??????

I whistled & this beauty turned around & smiled for the camera - WHAT A HAM!

Great Dane...as big as a small horse!

DIVAS.

Puppy!

Still trying to figure out which is the face & which is the bum.......

Splish Splash in the water fountain!

Me & a new friend......

Loungin'

What I Wore:

My only complaint (besides the massive crowds - which I hate) was the amount of dog shit on the ground.  When you have a dog, you learn the true meaning of the phrase "Shit Happens",  but you should also know to NEVER leave the house without poo bags.....

....and I completely admit I dont say this as a dog lover, but as a shoe lover.




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Eat it, Rapunzel

This weekend, after going au naturel for a year and a half, I got hair extensions put in...........

..............and all in the world is as it should be.




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Urban Playground

Where have I been you ask?  AT THE EFFIN' GYM!!

entire outfit: H&M

Due to the fact that its short skirt/tank top/bikini time (yes, I WILL have reason to be in a bikini in about a month.....more on that later),  I decided I needed to whip my ass into shape.  I discovered a bootcamp-style gym a block away from my condo called "Urban Playground" and joined 2 weeks ago.  Let me tell you, it was one of the best decisions Ive ever made!  Heres why Urban Playground is FierceWithAHighWaist reccommended:

1. The facilities are spotless (translate: dont reek of sweat), and very modern.

2. the classes are small - no more than 8 people at a time.

3. they offer an amazing variety of workout styles including kettlebells, pilates, interval training, total body conditioning & yoga (to name a few.)

4.  Its ALL CLASSES.  No machinery or equipment.  Just free weights, mats, and an instructor.  But dont get it twisted: this aint a low-impact "Curves" style workout.  I look like I just stepped out of a shower after every class.

5.  Its female owned & operated.  Sistas be doin it for themselves.

6. The best part: NO MALES ALLOWED!  Its a womans-only gym; meaning I can be free to wear whatever the hell I want & not worry about some creep trying to chat me up. 

Its ridiculously expensive, 3 months is about the price of a pair of Gucci sandals, but its definitely worth it.  I knew it was the place for me when I told one of the instructors, "I want to generally tone up, but I still want my ass to be really round."  She smiled & replied, "Dont worry, bubble butts are one of our specialties."

To try a free class check out: http://www.urbanplaygroundfitness.com/

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