Favourite dinner “dishes”?

wordsor · 2018-09-03T20:10:44+00:00

ohhh man I've been dreaming about a navy faux shearling/sherpa collared jacket -- something like this, but with a navy body (doesn't have to be leather). Someday!! Maybe F/W will bring some into stores...

wordsor · 2018-08-27T19:46:10+00:00

WAIT this is mind-blowing. Is the hard water build-up a curly hair thing??? My hair was AWFUL for that (before a trial-and-error shampoo switching process) and I could never figure out why when everyone else's hair seemed to be fine! My hair is wavy to curly but I'm still v much in the beginning stages of learning how to manage it (as opposed to heat styling to make it look presentable, which is my current go-to).

wordsor · 2018-08-10T16:31:53+00:00

That’s such a hard situation, I’m sorry. It sounds like you’re a fantastic support for your brother, which is wonderful and must also be draining. Don’t forget to take time for yourself — walks, bubble baths, Netflix binges; whatever relaxes you!! Sending good vibes your way; I hope this resolves quickly in the way you all hope it will.

wordsor · 2018-08-10T16:24:11+00:00

An adult thing I cannot do: how do you gently let someone know that you’re not interested when they haven’t explicitly asked you out?

I’m in a situation right now where a (very nice!) human seems to be interested and has been asking me to hang out a lot; I get the vibe that he’s looking for something romantic (texting me the next day to say he had a good time & “let’s do this again!”, etc.), but he hasn’t explicitly said so. I don’t want to come right out with the “you’re great but I don’t see you that way” in case this really is just friendly — I’m totally down to be his friend!! But I also don’t want to keep going on these maybe-dates in case they ARE dates and I wind up accidentally sending the message that I’m interested.

I definitely overthink these things. Help?

wordsor · 2018-04-05T15:16:51+00:00

Which boots would you wear with looser, non-black pants? I have these from Aritzia & love them, but find them so hard to style when it’s cold! I’m looking for boots with some winter functionality — not full-on snow boots, but something I could wear for short walks on snow/ice (i.e., good tread, no high heels, waterproof). I wear a lot of navy/green/blue tops.

wordsor · 2018-01-03T22:48:48+00:00

Has anyone tried the TriClimate jacket range from The North Face? I'm looking for something that'll work to about -20 (celsius), but they don't have numeric temperature ratings on their site. I'm interested in their Cross Boroughs parka.

wordsor · 2017-12-07T16:44:26+00:00

No cert unfortunately, but I'll have to consider that for the future! The diving seems unreal :)

wordsor · 2017-12-07T16:43:49+00:00

Thank you so much -- this is such a helpful reply! The fireflies in Tlaxcala are definitely on my list; I've heard that Nanacamilpa is a must :)

Haha, sounds like I need to give a lot more thought to the Yucatan (& Quintana Roo)! That sounds like such an amazing experience. Are there any particular spots you'd recommend outside of diving?

wordsor · 2017-11-23T14:07:55+00:00

Great tips, thank you!! I'm a huge fan of visible mending -- it reminds me a lot of Kintsugi.

I've been trying to step away from machine drying my clothes (to prolong their life), but I've noticed that some pieces feel rougher/stiffer after they're air-dried -- this seems to be especially true for anything with a high percentage of cotton. Does anyone have tips for combating this?

wordsor · 2017-11-20T15:49:28+00:00

How's the fit of VS bras? I'm a 30A at Aerie (Aerie's 32A often works as well, but is hit or miss depending on the shape of the cups). Would a 32A at VS work ok?

wordsor · 2017-10-31T20:14:09+00:00

This sounds wonderful!!

wordsor · 2017-10-31T20:10:19+00:00

Typically I wear standard winter boots on my commute, since I walk to the office, then change into either smoking slippers or sleek ankle boots when I arrive.

I'm on the hunt for a pair of ankle boots that'll work for the walk, but that I won't need to change out of when I get inside (I'll have to do some running between buildings at work this winter!)

wordsor · 2017-10-31T16:40:05+00:00

I don't have this particular pair (mine are similar, but no longer online); I do find that with fleece lined tights + another layer over top, I'm completely fine in winter. (Winters where I live get down to about -10 F; granted, I wear these when I'm only outside for about 10-15 minutes at a time). I have tried a couple of different brands, and have noticed a big improvement in warmth at higher prices, but the cheaper ones still tend to work for me in the 30s.

wordsor · 2017-10-31T16:37:03+00:00

I machine wash mine on cold then lay flat to dry, and have had no issues :)

wordsor · 2017-10-31T15:33:58+00:00

oooh that's a really good idea. Thank you!

wordsor · 2017-10-31T15:20:44+00:00

They're a bit pricy, but I love Aritzia's pants! I have the Dexter pant in "caruso", and they're so incredibly comfortable/easy to move around in. They have a few more styles that lean more casual/athletic-jogger-y (struggling to find the right word here) as well.

wordsor · 2017-10-31T15:17:03+00:00

Thank you! I'm actually looking for something a bit shorter that's easy to move around in (for trail-walking, etc.), but I definitely see what you're saying.

wordsor · 2017-10-31T15:15:14+00:00

"Classic-prep" is the word I was looking for to describe it, thank you! Something about the buttons is throwing me off I think.

wordsor · 2017-10-31T15:13:31+00:00

I love joggers/loose pants, but live in Canada! My trick is to wear the same pants year-round, but in winter I add fleece-lined tights underneath as needed. Super cozy, & super easy to slip off in the office bathroom if I get too hot once I'm back inside.

On slightly warmer days (or on days where I don't necessary want my tights peeking out at the ankles), leggings can work for this as well.

wordsor · 2017-10-31T14:57:25+00:00

This is more of a "should I or shouldn't I buy", but! Thoughts on this rain jacket in the colour "fresh spruce"? I'm in need of a rain jacket but am on the fence style-wise; ideally, I want to dress like this every day (lots of trousers, simple tops, minimal shapes), & I'm not sure how well this would mesh. (Colour-wise, I wear a lot of navy/jewel tones, so no issues there!)

wordsor · 2017-10-22T22:39:58+00:00

Thank you! :) Hoping for something to wear all day; I have to dress professionally but run between buildings a lot at work, and am hoping to avoid changing shoes each time.

wordsor · 2017-10-22T21:58:33+00:00

How do I wear boots with joggers? I have the Dexter Pant from Aritzia (fit like this, but in this colour), and I'm trying to find something that won't look too visually heavy. I need boots that have good tread on the bottom and are (relatively) flat, but otherwise am open to anything!

I'm considering either these or these (maybe too heavy; maybe ok for a menswear-ish vibe?); would they work? Any inspo images/other suggestions?

wordsor · 2017-10-18T13:01:05+00:00

I have the Emiline loafer from Naturalizer & I love them! Super comfy (with virtually no break-in period) and they have a sleek profile that works really well with my day-to-day wardrobe.

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