How do you find a word that means Maria?

" How do you solve a problem like Maria?

How do you hold a moon beam in your hand?---"

There is not many Maria/Mary's in my life... and for those who know me so well, know of a Maria who has been part of my life for so long that I get all bubbly inside like the Julie Andrews character of Maria in the Sound of Music.

But there is a new Mary in my life... and I was and still get excited about the idea of seeing her or the pieces she creates, this being Mary Katrantzou.

I don't get excited much about fashion lately... as so much of it feels same old, same old! Let's repeat the decades of the 30s through to even the 90s on repeating stylish pieces giving them a slight redo, better material composition and perhaps call it anew. But there are times like when I happened to stumble upon Style.com's pictures from the runways (thank you from us minions who are sitting in the comfort of their couches who can appreciate what is happening across the globe) where I see something that astounds me.

As I am staring at each picture and imagining the imagery of architectural beauty that drew her to put art on the a material and create a beautiful dress... I dare not say more than I was FLOORED! And then the opportunity came to meet Mary (who I had exchanged a few words with on twitter previously) at the Room for the God Save the Queen event.

Even more personable than you can imagine, a humble person at best.... this is not the persona I would have ever expected from someone who got to show at London Fashion week; but here she is talking to MOI her biggest Canadian fan. Her pieces are as beautiful as they appear on the runway, and unfortunately this isn't always the reality. Some pieces slightly reminiscent of Marie Antoinette with details and accents more towards the hip over the shoulder. Her lampshade detailed skirt are really just more and more beautiful than you can imagine.

I really really want on of these pieces, this has gone high on my WANT list... so much so that I think I might NEED one!

For those about to shop!

This year I am happy to say that I have met a great set of people, some in a personal manner, some through social media; all in all I have met some great friends.

One of these special people is the lovely Laura Connell, who is the author and creator to the website For Those about to Shop . On October 27th, she held a very nice and warm event in the lower area of Marben on Wellington in Toronto.

It was my first event post elections and I was looking to enjoy some good old conversation minus politics with perhaps a glass of wine in hand. There were great little hors d'oeuvres, cupcakes and a seriously nice bartender on hand. I bumped into some of my newer friends and we chatted about everything as we waited for a Tarot card reading from the reader who had a lineup of anticipating seekers of knowledge waiting for her. I luckily got the last reading that night... a lot of what I already knew about myself!

The swag bag was sooo nice, best part was the infinity scarf I got from Dara Dot Design, it's been a lot of fun trying to figure out the different ways to wear the scarf itself.

But some of you followed me over onto Mommydoings from my past fashion blog; while my blogging is fully diverse --- please take a moment to go and head over to Laura's blog, it really is a nice read and hey, she's a petite like me!

This mommy went out...

I went out to another little event tonight, a little fashion event may I say!

Hadn't been invited to a little trendy party in a long time, fun event from a previous boss of mine, but it was held at this new little fun place here in Toronto called Parts & Labour (1566 Queen St. W.) As soon as walked in my girlfriend from school T was there sitting by the bar holding up court in a great little gab... like she does best.

I unfortunately wandered my behind into the venue far later than I had planned, and was informed instantly that I truly missed out on the big part of the event, missed out on the Mark Fast fashions, missed out on the little pulled pork sandwiches (which as of late have become my fave) and I think missed out on a couple of others I wanted to see since I haven't seen them in a long time, mostly my stylist friends.

It was a nice little venue, enjoyed my glass of White and the place was full of long banquet tables a la the kind you share the table with the couple next to you, very New York! I know they have a huge launch coming this week, so I am sure if you are living in Toronto like I am chances you will hear about it.

But I need to wake up to get Jogging in the morning, there will be more from me!

Cheers!~

**** I took this picture when leaving****