Granted Clothing [ December 7th, 2009 • 5:41pm ] fireflyzephyr I first heard about Granted Clothing on Bliss, and I was immediately hooked! I did some more research and was happily surprised that these are handmade in Vancouver! My old hometown I can't believe I never saw these while I was still there. Most of their items are hand-knit using 100% pure new wool, merino wool, and possum -blend wool. These are the items I'm most craving right now: Graphic Deer Head Sweater. I adore the colors and it looks so war and cozy. Possum blend - Deer Love Toque. Nice neutral colors, cute deer motif. What's not to love? Leg Warmers/Boot Covers - Motif Design. These are just too cute. Actually, they may be a bit too cute for me to wear, but they looks so cozy. And since i like wearing skirts even in the winter, these may help to keep my legs warmer. Here's an image of the graphic deer head sweater with the leg warmers. The more I see the sweater, the more I want it. I wonder if they'll be having a Boxing Day sale and if I can even wait that long. all photos from the Granted website. 1 comments reply | edit memory

Rock and Tree [ December 5th, 2009 • 8:01pm ] mistr_sparkle 0 comments reply | edit memory

Of Being Busy [ December 3rd, 2009 • 4:44am ] jacnessity Read something from one of my readings in my Sociology of Gender (SOC 603) textbook: Acker, J. (2008). Hierarchies, Jobs, Bodies: A Theory of Gendered Organizations. In Kimmel, M, Aronson, A. and Kaler, A. (Eds.) The Gendered Society Reader: Canadian Edition (pp 240-272). Ontario: Oxford.   “The history of modern organizations includes, among other processes, the suppression of sexuality in the interests of organization and the conceptual inclusion of the body as a concrete living whole.”   Maybe this is why i am killing myself with work, being professional, and just basically working my bum off time and again. Sometimes, i think that i believe in…   “The abstract, bodiless worker, who occupies the abstract, gender-neutral job has no sexuality, no emotions, and does not procreate.”   I am a subject to helping the formation of the “underlying gender relations” in the workforce.   Maybe i’m too inclined to following the masculine dominated workforce… or the gender-neutral workforce because i was brought up that way. Geeeez…   *ouch, my brain hurts!* Currently listening: Lies - Big Bang Currently reading: The Gendered Society Reader - Canadian Edition - edited by Kimmel, M., Aronson, A., and Kaler, A. Currently feeling: introspective yet uninspired 0 comments reply | edit memory

OTK Boots: Which to get? [ December 1st, 2009 • 8:43pm ] fireflyzephyr I tried resisting the trend, I really did! But I think I'm about to give in. Over-the-knee (OTK) boots are appealing to me more and more these days. It's partly the full leg coverage that makes me want to buy them already. It's getting cold, and I don't think only wearing tights and boots is going to cut it anymore. So, here are the choices, with my corresponding dilemma: First is the black OTK boots that are my actual first choice. I've ordered them from endless.com and they should be arriving tomorrow. The dilemma? These are full price on endless and I really don't want to pay that much money for something that may turn out to be too trendy. Next is the brown version of the above Pour La Victoire boots. These are on sale at Cusp for a more reasonable price. Sadly, they don't have the black one in my size, only in a size 8. The dilemma? Right price, wrong color. Last is this black pair from Topshop. It's the cheapest among all the choices, and it's still made of leather so the quality should be okay. The dilemma? They only have size 5.5 and 6.5, and I'm a size 6. I could potentially pick the 5.5 which will most likely fit me, but will it be too uncomfortable for serious walking? Also, I prefer the hidden wedge heel of the first two choices to the visible heel on this one. So there you have it. I need help! I can't decide which to get! The first one is definitely out of the running because of the price, so it;s between choice 2 and 3. Stylewise I really prefer #2, but I'm really leaning more towards a black pair, so what to do, what to do... (first two photos from Cusp.com. last one from Topshop.com) 4 comments reply | edit memory

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