Romy&Sofie

Milles excuses

2009-06-17T10:35:00.000-07:00

Alright, it's been an effing long time since we've posted, but we had good excuses... we think... Ok, we probably didn't but... Life happened, let's just leave it at that.

A crazy mess

2009-05-06T10:22:00.000-07:00

Romy finished college early but Sofie is still over-her-head in finals, which isn't the best situation for blogging. So here's a little preview of what will come once school is done and over with.

Romy went shopping yesterday and spent more than what is reasonable on clothes, shoes and accessories. She discovered a new jewelry designer: Médecine Douce Paris. Check it out, you won't be disappointed. She also bought ridiculously hipster sunglasses, which prompted an impromptu (here she is, using french words and trying to pass them off as real English words) photoshoot with Sofie:

What can I say? we're just too cool for words.

A Day In The Quirky

2009-04-20T20:27:00.001-07:00

Romy and Sofie's Cabinet of Curiosities

Quirky is our favourite word of the day

Chloë Sevigny

source: tfs

Juno Temple

source: Miss Temple

Maggie Gyllenhaal

source: Maggie Online

Zooey Deschanel

source :Zooey Deschanel Web

In With The Old

2009-04-15T19:58:00.000-07:00

With spring comes spring cleaning, or in our case, closet cleaning. In the next days, we'll be giving a second (or third or fourth) chance to old clothes we'd forgotten about.

Sofie wearing: Shirt (Urban Outfitters), Jeans (Gap), Shoes (too old to remember), Necklace (Chilean cross)

Here's a clear shot of Romy's trench, as seen in previous posts:

Romy wearing: Tee (American Apparel), Jeans (Bedo), Cardigan (BGBG), Heels (Nine West), Watch (BCBG), Headband (Simons), Necklace (handmade).

A Time For Change

2009-04-12T21:30:00.001-07:00

Many things are happening and soon life for us will change drastically. A new third roommate, because C is leaving us for greener pasture (literally, she's going to Ireland) and this time, roommate #3 will be a boy so it will be kind of hard to explain to him our girly antics but hopefully we'll find common ground, university starting this fall (health science-related for Romy and art-related for Sofie), new jobs and new love-interests. And so, we're thinking, it might be time for a new style (about time too: Romy's closet is bursting with clothes she doesn't even wear). We'll see.

Romy wearing: Roxy wool cardigan, La Classe Couture shirtdress, MIA gold and black wedges, vintage bangles, Banana Republic earrings.

Sofie wearing AA shirt, H&M waistcoat, Zara pants, ghetto place scarf, Chilean cross necklace.

O Cold Weather, How We'll Miss You. Not.

2009-04-10T22:00:00.000-07:00

We're clearly at some sort of disadvantage here. Living in the wilderness that is Canada (yeah, we ARE overreacting) we have to deal with four very different seasons and so far, we've been in the Freeze-your-fashion-sense-cold zone. It's hard to look stylish when you've got a big coat that makes you waddle rather than walk and big hat and gloves. Alright, we'll admit that some lucky creatures do possess the natural elegance required to survive this winter without sacrificing their fashion sense, but we're just far too lazy for that. But lately, the weather has been somewhat nicer. Still a long shot from Sunshine-Central, but it did allow us to take our (modest) photography skills outside. Enjoy.

Here is Romy with good friends E and I, enjoying the nice weather. E and I were Romy's awesome models, going as far as freezing to death when she requested they take their coat off.

On Romy: Zara black coat

E is a really good friend of Romy, going as far as taking cheesy pictures of their Easter-coloured Converse with her.

On Romy: Urban Behaviour white cardigan, Lacoste turquoise polo, Element jeans, Converse pink high-tops.

And we're back with Romy and Sofie. Sorry you can't really see their outfit, other than their cheesily-matching scarves.

Avoiding the Avoidance

2009-03-26T18:56:00.000-07:00

Romy is having major emotional crisis so she figured she'd try and take her mind off... certain things and a certain someone. We'll see how that goes. Dark things lay ahead, I'm sure of it.

Romy wearing TRF t-shirt, Twik cardigan, Zara shorts, black tights, Zara shoes. Esprit watch, vintage locket.

Back From Outerspace

2009-03-23T21:26:00.000-07:00

Romy and Sofie were AWOL for a while, trying to get rid of some evil curse plaguing their life. The curse is still there, their patience is slowly wilting but they've seen worse.

Sofie is wearing... coming later.

Romy wearing Odyn jeans, Lush soft grey shirt, Zara flats, Aldo horn necklace, BR stars necklace, vintage gold bangle, Urban Outfitters elephant bangle.

Romy and Sofie's Cabinet of Curiosities

2009-03-15T15:10:00.000-07:00

Here's a new feature on Romy and Sofie: the Cabinet of Curiosities, where we introduce a few of our favourite things. Whether it'll be a montly, weekly, daily feature is unclear at the moment but keep posted.

Romy's Favourite Shiny Things

Because Romy never goes out without jewelry... even when she barely has time to get dressed up after inevitably oversleeping in the morning. Most of her favourite baubles are family heirloom, but that doesn't stop her from lusting after some shiny new things (especially those she can't afford, unless she decides accessories take precedence over food).

So here are Romy's favourite jewelers:

Wright & Teague (Mayfair, London)

There's something very clean and sleek about their aesthetic, which is really refreshing, but at the same time very romantic and modernly quaint. The Medea Hera necklace alone is worth everything. The Of Golden Sands ring is also magnificent, inscribed with a quote from the poeme Come Live With Me and Be My Love by John Donne. But my favourite is the Pegasus ring, adorned with the winged horse of Greek mythology. It's also my favourite constellation. Oh and rest assured people, their diamonds are conflict free.

http://www.wrightandteague.com

Pamela Love (NYC)

Those are definitely statement making, and maybe a bit of an acquired taste. Wild nature at its best. They don't do discreet that well, although work perfectly with both demure and scruffy attire. It's probably not something I would wear to meet the in-laws for the first time, but then again, maybe it is. The collection is raw and real, with a definite touch of natural sc

iences. Whimsical fusing with science: now that's something I can relate to.

http://pamelalovenyc.com

Me & Ro

Amazing jewelry with a social conscience. What else can we ask? The symbolism of Me & Ro is what first attracted me to their jewelry. There's something to be said about wearing a protective prayer doubling up as a delicate bangle wrapped around your wrist. And if spiritual enlightenment isn't something you're into, well at least you've got wickledly cool jewelry. Real conversation opener.

http://meandrojewelry.com

Temple St. Clair

The Rock Crystal Amulet and Celestial collections are the most lavishly, opulently decadent thing ever. If it were a dessert, it'd be a double cream, triple chocolate, caramel frosting cake. Rich and bad for the (financial) health. But oh, so worth it. There's a bit of a magical and mystical flair about it, which appeal to my dreamer side (arguably my predominant side).

http://www.templestclair.com

Zani Gugelmann

Simply beautiful. The intricate details are just astonishing. Elegantly opulent.

http://filigranabyzani.com

So... whoever wants to get into my good graces... take a hint.

Twice as good

2009-03-13T21:30:00.000-07:00

Those of you who suffered/powered through mechanic physics are familiar with Newton's third law of motion which states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This can explain Romy's sudden infatuation with pretty bows and flowy skirts and all things sugary. Romy's forced to grow up and while she's mature enough not to roll on the floor, throwing temper tantrums, she's clinging with all her might to childhood. Hence the decidedly 'little girl' outfit.

For the child at heart:

Read Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Have a tea party

Bake cupcakes

Wear pink shoes

Buy cherry blossom fragrances

As for Sofie, well, the theme of the day was definitely grunger. But when you've got the most amazing boyfriend shirt in the whole wide world, you better flaunt it. Found somewhere in the men's section at Urban Outfitters, this shirt has saved Sofie from a few 'too tired to care what I'm wearing' morning. Paired with a sequined top, it's the perfect balance of masculinity and feminity.

But then both Romy and Sofie changed into some very warm clothes and took a stroll in the cold cold city. Isn't it pretty though?

As promised...

2009-03-13T20:54:00.000-07:00

Remember how Romy and Sofie went to their friend's birthday, which gave them an excuse to dress up? Well here are the pictures. The only thing is, the official photographers, being themselves involved in the planning of the birthday bash, weren't exactly free to help us immortalize Sofie wearing (for once) bright colours. So there isn't as much details as usually, but bear with us--it was party time!

In the Pink Realm

2009-03-08T17:36:00.000-07:00

Well Romy is in a girly mood. It started with a quirky tea party and ended with a lovely headband with a bow half Romy's size (remember, she's very tiny).

A preview of Romy's tea party dress. Very proper, very girly, and very odd.

Romy's new pink Converse. Take a good look at them because they won't be staying pristine and un-romyfied for long. She's thinking about painting white rabbits on them or something from the mind of Lewis Carroll.

The latest of Romy's projects. It's extravagant, it's big and it's got a big pompom. All the more reasons to love it.

Last night was a birthday party for a friend, which gave Romy and Sofie an excuse to dress up (not that they need any, but it's always good to have a reason to wear high heels or a bright pink shirt). Photos will come up, but they need to be pre-approved, of course. No one has ever died from embarrassment, but Romy and Sofie could very well be the first ones. So until then... Have a good day.

Cultural Corner: Montreal All-Nighter

2009-03-04T21:39:00.000-08:00

Because life isn't just about fashion (gasp, we know, shocking) here's the first part of the Underground Society's (AKA Romy, Sofie and their friends) Adventures at the Montreal HIGH LIGHTS festival. Spending an entire night running around in the freezing city isn't usually their cup of tea, but the All-Nighter is a special occasion. Apart from the fact that it's the night coffee shops make enough profits to last the year, it's also the perfect night to either discover new artists/photographers/designers, catch some offbeat exhibitions, listen to some indie-unsigned bands or, according to Romy's father, buy ecstasy from some unscrupulous, shameless dealers. Now, drugs weren't on the agenda (don't worry daddy), but the Underground Society did manage to see some pretty interesting things (and we're not talking about the old crazy hippie-santa dancing on some techno beats).

More to come later. Have a good day!

Blue and Grey

2009-03-03T18:59:00.000-08:00

Romy and Sofie went shopping today. Thank God it was awfully cold, which put a damper on their "spending money" mood. Their creative side, however, was not affected and while Sofie is busy painting the wall, Romy is busy knitting. She also bought some modelling clay and if her last painting experience is any indication, expect clay-covered outfit in the future. As for Sofie, you will definitely see her 'Wall-Art' in the next few days.

Today's outfits are all about variation on the blue/grey combination, for both Sofie and Romy. And it wasn't even planned. Which makes them think they're rubbing off on each other. Whether or not it's a good thing is still unclear. When two different kind of crazy get in contact, what happens?

Sofie wearing American Apparel sweater, Urban Outfitters tank, Zara pants and Icici necklace.

Romy wearing Gap tank, Zara jacket and shorts, Aldo boots.

Scarfedian day

2009-03-02T18:14:00.000-08:00

Romy and Sofie don't exactly have an addiction problem, but when it comes to scarves, no amount of it is too much. They borrow it from friends, buy them in bulks in some ghetto places and wear them with about everything. And they can often be seen wearing up to two scarves at a time (one in a fashion effort, the other to avoid freezing to death).

Sofie wearing Zara pants, Urban Outfitters blouse, Zara vest, little ghetto place scarf.

Romy wearing Zara black shorts, Aldo boots, Lesies shirt, Sofie's scarf, heirloom rings.

And she's baaaaack!

2009-03-01T22:32:00.000-08:00

Despite rumors that Romy had killed her for eating her Frosted Flakes, Sofie is alive and kicking (and still eating Romy's Frosted Flakes). To their neighbours' horror, she's also back with her guitar. And for those of you who might have been worried, there will be a lot more posting from now on. College applications are over and so Romy will go back to normal human behaviour, which means Sofie will be a lot more willing to do photoshoots (might have to do with the fact that Romy won't be pestering her for the photos in the middle of the night). So all is well in the best of world. Except for those neverending boys troubles.

Romy wearing Bedo purple ruffled top, Club Monaco sweater, Bedo jeans, Zara boots, Urban Outfitters headband, vintage brooch, and heirloom necklace.

Sofie wearing H&M sweater, Zara white shirt, Zara jeans, scarf from a ghetto place nowhere, vintage necklace.

I spy a little butterfly

2009-02-18T20:21:00.000-08:00

Today was a bit weird for Romy (who's once again posting alone--Sofie is AWOL) and so the pictures are a bit crap. Sorry. Romy is trying (trying being the key word here) to be good about not spending any money on clothes, hence the gloomy mood. The butterfly and the golden shoes were supposed to cheer her up, but she's decidedly, stubbornly sulking. Spoilt brat. Thank God she hasn't lost her sense of self-derision, or she'd be forced to kick her own butt--which would be a sight to be seen, anatomically speaking.

Romy wearing Odyn jeans, Esprit shirt, TRF jacket, Birks earrings, BR necklace, Ralph Lauren shoes and turquoise butterfly.

One on One

2009-02-17T21:00:00.000-08:00

Romy posting alone today because Sofie is A) dead beat, B) creating playlists, C) eating. Take your pick. Today was a girly day (although it started with some awfully boyish Romy antics) and the floor is now littered with shoes. Romy wanted to wear her Peter Pan boots, but the last time she wore them, she tripped and fell, almost showing her knickers to the world (of course she had to be wearing a skirt). To be fair to the boots, they weren't really to blame as Romy is the worst klutz ever and would have tripped anyway.
On the bright side, Romy was planning a shopping spree today to buy the jacket of her dreams, but the stores were already closed--saving her bank account of yet another disaster.

Romy wearing La Classe Couture skirt, Aldo boots, Autograph shirt, vintage belt (used to be her mother's), BCBG watch and BR necklace and vintage Art Deco ring (bought on one of her terrible Ebay shopping spree).

These are troubled times

2009-02-16T21:35:00.000-08:00

Double troubles ahead... With work, college applications and boys troubles piling up, it's no wonder we've turned to the dark side of the color spectrum.

Sofie wearing The Doors t-shirt, black legging and vintage skirt.

Romy wearing Roxy wool sweater, Mai Tai dress,

Element jeans and Yellow Box pumps.

We're experiencing difficulties....no we're just lazy

2009-02-12T10:46:00.001-08:00

Don't worry, something will come up. Later. We hope.