Out of town on business....

This week I am out of town on business, which makes me feel very grown up.  Unfortunately this means that I will be away from my sewing machine for a week!  A whole week without stitches (i may not make it!) and I even left my cross stitch at home on the way out the door.  Since I do not have a sewing project to share, I thought I might tell you of the trials and tribulations of packing for a business trip. 

Vintage Toronto

Air Travel is much different than it used to be, its all flip flops and yoga pants.  I understand that it is important to be comfortable, but good gravy, keep in mind that others still have to look at you.  Now I know that makes me sound like a bit of a snob, but I long for the days where comfortable and style went hand in hand. 

MM and David Wayne (How to Marry a Millionaire) looking both very comfortable and stylish for air travel.

I found packing for my trip to be quite a task.  My daylight slave job requires me to dress much more business-ey than I would like to, and in the evening I would require a balance of normal Miss World style clothing.  I decided the best thing to do would be to pack separates that would take me from work to play with the switch of a blouse or jacket. 

For the aeroplane I wore high waist, wide leg linen trousers (of my own making) and a red puffy sleeve top and flats (I know, what self respecting glamour girl wears flats? Answer: one who is in a new city and will most likely have to walk at lot after getting lost!)  It was an easy, comfortable, put together look. 

MM and Arthur Miller arriving in London to film "The Prince and the Showgirl"

Reproduction dress "My Week with Marilyn", one of the dresses on my to make list.

In a few days I will be back to stitching, in the meantime here is a photo of me at the top of the CN Tower.  I even stood on the glass floor (arg!). 

Brooches I purchased at a vintage store on Queen St, Tribal Rhythm.

Fitting room view in above mentioned store, tried a gorgeous black taffeta dress at an excellent price.  No dice too tiny in the hips!

It is also my birthday today, I am turning 21 for the 8th time.  I am heading out to meet some lovely friends who reside here in Toronto and hope to have some more great adventures while I am here!  Thank you for reading!



~Miss World