sunshine

Dress (worn as skirt); Top; Blazer; Bracelets & Heels- Thrifted; Ring- Zellers; Knee Socks- Forever 21; Purse- Gap; Nail Polish- Stormy & Gold Coin by Revlon

Last week I was awarded the sunshine award by the beautiful mother & daughter duo Heather & Kayla over at H&K Style Journey and asked to share the answers to their 10 questions. 

1. Why did you start blogging? Who and what inspires you?

I started blogging after I graduated University because I had more free time (or so I thought), was in a boring job and wanted to do something more creative. I'm inspired by unique statement pieces, feminine silhouettes & the hidden treasures in my closet.  

2. If you could have one power what would it be (invisibility or flying)? Why?

I've always said I wanted to be able to fly like a bird, so that I would be in control of the flight, unlike with airplanes (one of my biggest fears). 

3. What did you want to be when you grew up?  What are you doing now?

I found a letter I wrote to myself 10 years ago saying that when I grew up I would be a lawyer (a fantasy that stemmed from Legally Blonde).  I am now trained as a Social Worker, working as a Program Manager with Dress for Success.  I'm still helping people, in a different (and far less lucrative!) way. 

4. Chocolate or vanilla?

Chocolate (dark) of course!

5. If you had to choose only one type of make up with you on a deserted island, what would it be? 

I'm not a big makeup gal but I do throw on facial bronzing powder everyday, us Irish gals gotta make sure we don't fade (or disappear) into the background!

6. Favorite book or author?

Sophie Kinsella- her sense of British humour slays me and my favourite book she's written is "Undomestic Goddess". 

7. What is your favorite holiday and why?

Like most people I love Christmas because of the giving spirit and being surrounded by people I love.  This year my Mum & Step-Dad will be staying with my man, Mr. Marley, Mama Sita and I in our new house.  It's my first Christmas in Ottawa since I moved here 6 years ago and I'm looking forward to staying put and hosting my family. 

8. Cooking or baking?  What's your best recipe?

Cooking, my measurements aren't precise enough for baking! I tend to borrow recipes and I'm currently loving a roasted vegetable soup that I learned how to make at a Credible Edibles cooking class. 

9. What is an accomplishment you are most proud of in your life?

Making a life for myself in Ottawa.  When I moved here I had no family, friends or connections and now I feel like part of a community. 

10. Cats or dogs?

I think we all know the answer to this one- cats of course! Although my favourite animals are pigs (I stopped eating pork when I was 13 years old) and I dream of one day opening up a sanctuary for pigs who are saved from slaughterhouses. 

Are your answers similar to mine?