Category: fashion

  • Clothing Swap FAQ

    Are you wondering what the deal is with these new-fangled clothing swap things? Are you thinking of hosting or participating in one? Look no further! I have complied the answers to a few frequently asked questions about clothing swaps. Behold, Ginger’s Clothing Swap FAQ: What IS a clothing swap? Organized by a fashion community or…

  • Clothing Swap, FTW!

    Ever been to a clothing swap? I just went to my first one ever and had a great experience! I teamed up with some fellow GTA fatshionistas from the fatshionista (plus-size fashion) community and we organized a mid-winter swap on Sunday. I think it went pretty well! We started with a brunch for the organizers…

  • Ginger’s Most Wanted

    I don’t know what’s gotten into me lately, but I REALLY want the following: Morocco Snake print bathing suit by Monif C Marilyn short convertible dress in fuschia, also by Monif C Blueberry Babe hand-painted heels by Jellyfish Black Diamond Platforms by Iron Fist Flaunt dress (in any colour!) by Kiyonna Fierce Leopard Dress also…

  • Pretty Baubles!

    Thank goodness for 3-paycheque months! This past week I just bought 2 new necklaces, both as a result of my silversmithing involvement! I can’t remember if I mentioned it, but the studio I do my work at had a booth at an arts & crafts show this past weekend. They were pimping out their workshops…

  • The Outfit!

    You asked for it… here’s what I wore to the xmas party last night: As you can see, I am not only short on mirrors in my apartment, but I also take horrible photos past 11pm! But this is all you’re gonna get since I don’t think I could wrangle myself into that outfit again…

  • Wardrobe Malfunction

    We have our staff xmas party later tonight, but I’ve been wearing most of my outfit since this morning. I’m kind of regretting it. While my outfit is cute and chic, it is a royal pain to get in and out of! I’ve been holding my pee like a mofo all day to try and…

  • The Silver Lining to My Day

    Today is so gross. It’s cold. It’s wet. It’s snowing AND raining AND hailing It’s windy It’s slushy It’s grey Ugh. Not a very pleasant day at all! I don’t know what is up with the weather today! I was expecting some nice fluffy snow and instead I get soaked to my skivvies on the…

  • Giveaway: Get A My Bag of Your Own!

    Well, it’s that time of year, folks! The leaves have fallen, the cold weather is setting in and people’s thoughts are turning to the holiday season! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Yule/Winter Solstice, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Festivus or any other holiday during the winter season there’s a good chance you’re going to be doing some shopping! (38…

  • Converse Sneak Peek + Flare 30th Anniversary

    It seems that when it rains, it pours! Yesterday I was able to attend two interesting events and walk away with quite the haul! It was really nice to get out & about and be appreciated in a material way! I know I have written before about the parties and swag that come with my…

  • Make a silver ring in 8 easy steps!

    Ok, the title is a little misleading. There’s way more than 8 steps and not all of them are easy… but I thought I’d boil it down for you! In case you were wondering, I am talking about FB’s ring that she won in my blog giveaway in September. I JUST finished it. And I…