I grew up with strict dress codes. In fact, I wore a school uniform for seven years. I wasn’t allowed to wear make-up, save for grub day (when we were allowed to wear “normal” clothing for $1 or $2) and earrings were limited to studs and small hoops (“keepers”). No nail polish either. And guess […]
I’m really sick of the “anything goes” society seem to be moving towards to today – especially for appearance. Yes, I like that we don’t have to dress up as much, to the point that some clubs have either toned down their dress codes for formal dining, or, even CLOSED their most formal dining areas. […]
Recently, I’ve found myself unfollowing many of my social media friends. I’m technically still “friends” with them on Facebook, but I’ve just eliminated them from popping up on my feed. It’s just that I can’t stand their perspective anymore – especially in this political climate. I understand that we form our views based on experience […]
When I was in my early 20s, people would often ask why I was “so dressed up” and it got really annoying. As if it’s really weird to wear dresses and heels on a weekend. It still happens once in a while now that I’m in my 30s, but never in my area – I […]
I can’t make myself wear “chunky” jewellery, including big necklaces, earrings and definitely NOT huge rings. This is YEARS after I graduated from high school! In fact, I STILL consider them tacky. I can’t get the “shower curtain earrings” lecture the Head at my school gave in chapel years ago. It’s often nasty and it’s […]
Last night was Toronto’s third Diner en Blanc! The weather, once again cooperated and several hundred people, all dressed in white, gathered at Ontario Place for a beautiful dinner in front of the lake. This year’s event was held later than usual – in September rather than late August. In fact, I joked to another […]
Erin Gold Skyline of Tel Aviv at dawn I’ve always thought of autumn as a time of work. As I watch the leaves change, I think of the summer holidays behind me and the goals that lay ahead. This year, as I set out on my duties, I’m constantly reminded of the five months that […]
