My name is Adina J, and I’m a 30-something professional, wife and mother of two. I live in a place you’ve probably never heard of, where for 6 months of the year the temperature dips to levels you probably didn’t think possible outside of a deep freezer. Needless to say, I’m kind of a homebody.
I’m not a smarty-pants, but I have lots of opinions. Pop culture, history, books, psychology – if it falls under that most awe-inspiring and mundane of categories, “life”, chances are I’m interested. I can’t vouch for the cat, but intellectual curiosity never did anyone else I know any harm.
I’m also not a fashion insider, but I love clothes. And shoes. And bags. And pretty much everything else that goes into creating that mysterious element called “style”. Even those of us stuck in the fashion hinterlands can have it, get it or, at least, aspire to it. Living in a “blue collar” town doesn’t mean we can’t wear red lipstick.
And finally, I’m not a writer. But I love writing. Some kids love to play with blocks, or Barbies, or their imaginary friends. I’m the kid who loved to play with words. And though I might have grown up in the meantime (debatable, by the way), my first love and I are still going strong.
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I love your post.. we have the same hobbi.. i am from indonesia.. east kalimantan.. i hope you keep writting .. ^^
Fantastic work and thank you for bringing style to Edmonton. It’s nice to see other professional Edmonton women wearing stylish pieces here. Keep up the awesome posts!
I just found your blog today. You are a gifted writer. Your blog epotimizes class and being real. Look forward to reading more.
Thank you 🙂
I just found you via Instagram (I’m @leomama). You’re SO inspiring! I’m a working mother of two under 5 and I live in Alaska where it’s dark & cold & getting out of thick sweaters and baggy pants is tough. Your feed is my new favorite. I’m feeling a closet purge coming on… 😉 thank you. I needed this!
I live in London Ontario! Not only has nobody heard of it here, but there’s a more famous version of us out there. Love that you love both the designer and the thrift. I’m in the same boat. But I just leased a space in an antique mall so now I get to shop for my living, rather than just for fun. Anyway, I’m always looking for fellow Canadians online.
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That’s awesome! I would love to have my own little vintage/thrifted “boutique”, but there’s just not enough time in my day 🙁 I love reading about others’ thrifting adventures online though … vicarious thrills 🙂
I do the same with you. Your finds are always amazing.
Do you have an Instagram account?
Yes, there is a link on the sidebar I think, but the account is bcrladinaj 🙂
What Value Village location do you do most of your thrifting at in Edmonton? You have opened my eyes to a new world!
Mostly the ones on the south side — Whyte Ave and 34th Ave locations. Sherwood Park is also good.
Thanks!!
Hello Adina! Just found your blog and loving it – fellow Canadian mom here, based in Montreal. Loving all the inspiration and hope to get into thrifting one of these days 😉
Hi! I just found your blog today, and it was exactly the inspiration I needed. It is so easy to get stuck in a rut when trying to dress for work. I find it particularly difficult to dress for a professional office, and yet keep some “fun” in my outfits. I’m a 30-something too! I don’t want to throw in the “fun” towel yet! Keep doing what you’re doing!
Hello and welcome!
Hey Adina! I found your blog through some searches on growing out my pixie (which is something I do regularly pretty much immediately after cutting it) and I just wanted to tell you how much I love it!
You are funny, fashionable, and an even more adorable version of Bryce Dallas Howard (how many times a day do you get THAT comparison!?)
Hey, welcome! I’ve been there on the growing-out-a-pixie more times than I can count! Currently debating getting one again … or growing out my hair long. Always extremes, haha!
And thank you – BDH is a babe, so I will take that compliment all day, any day!
Hi Adina! I love reading your blogs. I have been admiring your style since 2018 and have read through all the archives.
I want to follow you on Instagram, what your insta handle?
Thanks, Aditi! My IG handle is @bcrladinaj
Just want to say that I love the cardigans you wear. You look so great in them.