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December 11, 2012
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The last few weeks have been just beyond crazy.  I had more than one whhhhat is happening moment, jam-packed scheduling,  and for a few stressful hours, a completely unattractive eye twitch.

In preparation for Deck Your Closet, our apartment looked like a really cool but totally stress-inducing craft room slash thrift shop.  Our bed frame and all the contents normally stored underneath our bed were also all over our living room (we broke our bed…in a non-weird way, a piece of it apparently warped and we were woken up last Sunday morning when a section of our bed gave way).  Work has been so much fun but just non-stop, and I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but I’ve been trying to blog 5 days a week.  And, I’m proud to say that I’ve done so for an entire month.  That’s 20 posts in 30 days, an aliciafashionista.com record!

Yes, it has been a lot.  But keeping this simple holiday inspired message on the board has actually helped keep me sane.  Every time I’d look at the day and think “There’s NO way I can get all of this done, it’s mission impossible,” I’d simply remind myself that it will all work out.  It always does.

Things have thankfully already slowed down, and I can now try to get into the Christmas spirit.  Hope you all had a fantastic weekend and thank you to everyone who was involved with yesterday’s events. Both Deck Your Closet and Timmy’s Telethon were a huge success!

xo

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Just A Few Quick Things…

December 6, 2012
Wondering what all this stuff about The Style Common is about?
Our website is now up and running.

If you’re in Vancouver and looking for something fun to do this weekend, why not
come shop my closet!?  There are still tickets left for Deck Your Closet this Sunday,
get yours before they’re all sold out!
So excited to be featured on the FASHION Magazine website today.

Also proud to be a part of Timmy’s Telethon, in support of the BC
Lions Society.  Tune in this Sunday, December 9th from 4 pm – 10 pm on 
Shaw TV or live at timmys.org while I live Tweet and Facebook!

Had lots of fun shopping at Wear Else with Randa of The Unprecedented a few
weeks ago.

Hope you’re all having a fabulous week xo
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The Story Of A Little Blue Box

November 28, 2012
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I was never that kid who hunted around for the house wanting a peek at Christmas presents before the big day.  Despite my control freak tendencies, I like the anticipation of opening and unwrapping a gift and being completely surprised!  This is why I freaked out last week while I was frantically tearing our bedroom apart in search of something to wear.  I was determined to find and borrow a men’s plaid shirt to layer under a sweater.  Adam’s closet had no such thing, and so, I resorted to the drawers.  I opened the bottom drawer first in some sort of twisted logic and there, staring back at me was a ball of navy blue silk fabric with orange polka dots.  I knew what it was a blouse pour moi and slammed the drawer shut.  Adam had told me that he’d gone shopping for me in London and I felt so guilty that I’d seen the purchase.  I changed my outfit plans and pretended like nothing happened.
As an admittedly bad liar, I was sure to practise my “OMG I loooove it!” reaction for the day of my birthday.  The day of, I was doing some work in my p.j.’s on the couch when Adam told me to close my eyes because it was time to open my gifts.  When I was allowed to open my eyes again, he had his arm extended out with a card.  I opened it, and closed it immediately as I was too emotional, “I’ll read this later,” I told him.  He then handed me part one of the gift, which was a pair of coasters.  They’re an adorable his and hers set and really thoughtful, since I hate our current coasters and bash them on a daily basis.  He then reached to grab part two of the gift, which I immediately prepared myself for.  Sure enough, there were those familiar polka dots and I did my best ooh-ing and ahh-ing act.  He seemed to buy it and just when I was about to get up and go try it on, he stopped me for an unexpected third gift.  Tucked behind him, I caught a glimpse of a very distinct shade of blue.  It couldn’t be…could it?

Opened Tiffany & Co. Box




I’ve never received anything so extravagant   I thought that the “big” gift this year was a silk blouse from England.  I mean, we’d started off with coasters, people!  That’s not exactly a warm up for Tiffany’s.  Adam had barely even shown me the box and I began to cry.  I was upset that he’d done something so kind, and that I was wearing pajamas.  “I would have gotten dressed first if I’d known,” I told him, “It just doesn’t feel right opening Tiffany & Co. in my pajamas.”  It was a good 5 minutes before I even opened the box (well, I HAD to instagram a photo of the box before opening), which contained a beautiful pair of Silver Elsa Peretti Colour By The Yard earrings.   Turns out he’d purchased more than one item for me on his travels across the pond!

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My very first Tiffany’s!
silver Elsa Peretti Colour By The Yard with tsavorites from Tiffany & Co.

Thank you so much Adam, I feel so undeserving and absolutely spoiled!


P.S. I forgot to tell you that Adam saw right through my “acting” and asked me afterwards if I’d known about any of my gifts.  I didn’t even try to cover it up, had to confess that I’d accidentally seen the blouse.  He said he knew it based on my reaction.  Might have to ask Santa for some acting lessons this year…
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{insta} November Hearts

November 26, 2012
Makeup Ferry views
besties The Pack AD
coffee lemon cupcakes
tiffany's box duck lips

November has been just lovely, and I had an amazing birthday weekend.
Thank you all for the sweet bday messages, they were all much appreciated.


Keep up with the insta-adventures @aliciafashionista
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In The Loop

November 15, 2012
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Take a glimpse into my world!  I had fellow blogger Randa of The-Unprecedented and
 amazing photographer Kaoverii over to my house so I could confess all my fashion sins.
  Check it out, The-Unprecedented’s Closet Confessions: Alicia Quan.

I’m on the hunt for an intern!  Sound enticing?  Read my fashion internship posting and
 apply to aliciafashionista@gmail.com SUBJECT: Internship if you’re interested.

Wearing out the repeat button with Grimes as always, but today I’m all about Obvlivion.

Not only does the latest issue of Framework Magazine have me in the Holiday spirit, but it 
also contains an exciting first for me.  On Pages 50-57, I was able to showcase my 
photography skills and shoot the Fashion 101: The Modern Girl’s Guide to Holiday 
Dressing feature.  Worked with an amazing team, you’ll recognize model Alex of 
To Vogue Or Bust, and stylist Jen of Prairie Girl In The City.  Give the entire issue a read,
 I promise you’ll be in love with every single page!
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{insta} happy monday!

October 15, 2012
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1. 49th parallel coffee and lucky’s doughnut // 2. some light reading
3. Rachel Roy at The Hudson’s Bay Vancouver // 4. Skinny Grape Pinot Grigio
5. Austin, sleeping only how a dog could // 6. A gift from London
7. Kits Beach during our extended summer // 8. Just a couple of kids at the park
9. Bargain hunted these booties for just $10 // 10. Fall in Mount Pleasant
11. A glimpse at the new Social Experiment collection // 12. Details of a Reem Acra gown and Jeweliette necklace at the Crème de la Crème Le Reve Preview
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10.01.12

October 2, 2012
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Things are looking a little festive around the apartment with the arrival of a few mini pumpkins!  I still can’t believe it’s October, can you?  I’ve been reflecting a lot about what I want to accomplish this month.  September flew by so fast, feels like I didn’t even get a chance to gather my thoughts/personal goals for the fall.
Finding A Balance
My cousin Melissa has accurately categorized us as “people pleasers”.  We’ll go out of our way to please everyone else, even if it means pushing our own priorities aside (especially when these priorities include exercising, chores, or other tasks I don’t necessarily feel like doing).  I’m not sure if this stems from high school or what, but trying to make everyone else happy is exhausting.  I need to start prioritizing and sometimes put myself first.  Which, let me tell you, will be quite a struggle.
Whipping Back Into Shape
Seems like everything in my life deems me “too busy” to get myself to an exercise class (see above).  Time to get serious about a kick ass workout regime.  It’s going to involve a lot of Barre Fitness classes, my new favourite workout.  See you at the Barre!

Embracing The Weird

Okay, this is going to sound really silly.  But, ever since discovering the amazingness that is New Girl, I’ve been thinking a lot about how I hide my weird.  When you really get to know me, I’m a super goofy, quirky person, much like fictional character Jessica Day.  I need to stay true to myself and start showcasing my weirdness (in moderation) to everyone!  Prepare yourself for strange accents and voices that I like to lace into regular conversation 😉
Learning New Things
Since I’m not in school, I have the luxury of finding non-traditional ways to keep learning.  First of all, I’ve been wanting to brush up on my francais for quite a while and it’s about time I get started!  Bought one of those awesome learning french dvds from Chapters, so I’ll let you know how that goes.  Also been bookmarking some healthy recipes that I’d like to try.  The first attempt will be for a Thanksgiving dinner with friends this weekend.  I’ll also be reading a few books this month, including The Great Gatsby and a work related book about social media.

Fall 2012 is going to be awesome!  What are some of your goals this season?

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{insta} monday life

September 17, 2012
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1. Saturday night out for Miss Melissa‘s birthday 2. A little Joe Fresh bergundy nail polish for fall
3. My fav new arm party featuring F21, Anthropologie Watch, and Bfrend bracelet 4. Shopping at Vancouver’s new Splendid LA store
5. A rooftop patio full moon experience 6. Fashion’s Night Out Vancouver
7. Views from the Bowen Island Ferry 8. Photos and fun with
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9. A feast at Havana’s with Coco and Vera {before her trip to Paris} 10. New loafers on The Drive

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