Featured Designer - Tibi Spring 2010

For the last few weeks, all I have wanted to wear was the Tibi Spring 2010 collection. With is subtle yet bright florals, flowing fabrics, and flattering silhouettes; what more could a summer wardrobe ask for?!
Here are some sunscreen-inspired escapes...


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so... i've been doing some serious soul-searching over the last few months... well, let's be serious.. i've been soul searching my whole life! But the other day, while walking my dog to the park, i passed a Porter flight attendant walking home...

I seriously have to stop and pause, as I was momentarily transported into another time! There she was, in her navy pillbox hat and slick Pink Tartan (you heard right!) pencil dress... it took my breath away!

For a number of years now, I've joked about the idea of going to flight school and working as a flight attendant for a major airline. There are a number of reasons why I never really persued this dream.

1) Flight attendents are Perfect! - Seriously people! These dedicated workers strut themselves up and down the aisles serving tv dinners and mini bar contents while soaring at 13,000 feet! And they do this with a smile on their face and not a single hair out of place!!! I'm not sure about you, but when I'm on a plane, I'm either fast asleep, deeply absorbed in the inflight movie, or gorging down my meal like it's the last supper! My hair always takes on this 3-day old greasy look while my skin seems to burst with acne from the increased pressure of the cabin.

2) Aren't they just a bunch of glorified waitresses there for our viewing pleasure?
- Let's be honest, you don't expect you flight attendant to be a doctor, literary professor or even College graduate. Why is that? Have we simpley deemed these men and women the "models" of the sky? Working in the service industry is HARD, and often takes intellegence AND common sense (can't say the same of some of my doctors or lit professors).

3) Do you need school for that?
To be honest, I've been a student nearly 90% of my life. The thought of going back to school for something that I may only do for a year or a couple of months is extremely unappealing to me. Isn't my combined serving experience and great smile enough?!

4)The airport is a pain to get to.. and expensive!
This is true of Pearson Airport, unless you have a car and live in Mississagua (neihter of which apply to me).. but now there is PORTER!! Not only do they have cute outfits but they also fly from the Toronto Island airport which is conveniently located in downtown Toronto!!!!!! GENIUS!!!

Anyways, despite all of the reason's I've outlined above, I once again find myself wanting to persue this career. So, I've reformatted my resume and submitted it to Porter... Hopefully you'll be seeing me on a flight near you very soon!