THE TERROR THAT IS THE BATHING SUIT.

Ok ladies, the sun's presence is making itself increasingly familiar here in ywg and there's a quiet but familiar fear that's creeping up behind me as the seasons change.

As I shed the layers of black, studded and leather goodies, I am reminded that my fashion kryptonite is summer. Living here makes you an expert at dressing in layers and for the seasons fall and winter. It also makes you quite amateur at dressing for anything warmer than 15 degrees celsius.

Given the near 30 degree weather we've been having lately, the beach has been on my mind. Which, simply means I've been running like a mad woman (outside more than inside to work on getting back some colour) and shopping online for some figure flattering *insert ominous music here* BATHING SUITS.

I'm over the bikini...(that's a lie, I'm not over it, I just can't wear them anymore) and I've come to the conclusion that your basic tankini is just not flattering.

I am loooove the 60's inspired suits. I tried some on recently and THEY ARE A WINNER, ladies!! Flattering, tasteful and sexy.

MY FIRST TRY

My favourite accessories are my feather earrings. I have several pairs and I wear them often. This one didn't come in a set- just one. I love feathers so much that you best believe that my bm's and moh's will be sporting some of these beauties on the big day! Check out Ruby Feathers, a local maker of fabulous leather and feather goodies. I don't know how I'll incorporate it for myself, yet.

CONTRADICTION

I follow a handful of fashion/photography blogs on a daily basis. It was the reason I started this blog in the first place.. Such an inspiration to see other young people with their fingers on the pulses of fashion, art and photography and share their passions with the rest of us meek observers.

When I started this blog, I didn't want it to become a 'dear diary' exposed to the general web public.. but I didn't think I had my hands deep enough in the vast world that is 'fashion' to have a whole blog based on it.

The more blogs I read, the further I feel from succeeding at the task at hand (which is to create an interesting, witty, fashion filled blog readable to all audiences). The more I read, the more I realize that I am a walking blog-tradiction.

Simply put, my life seems the exact opposie of the guys and gals I so religiously follow . I'm a full time nurse.. THEY are photographers, people watchers, fashion students and journalists. I spend most of my time dressed in lime green, hot pink and yellow floral scrubs. THEY spend their days learning the industry, wearing trendsetting outfits loud and proud. I'm a flippin blogtradiction.

Anyway, I've decided to take things a little further.. after all, I'm actually only a part time nurse.. maybe not so much a blog-tradiction as I initially thought?? Keep posted for more!