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About cassandra mcd.

World's coolest aunt (so I've been told). I'm all about personal growth and living a healthy lifestyle that prioritizes self-care and mental wellness. I want to embrace aging with swagger (and less greys), living life more mindfully and filled with an abundance of gratitude.

quote: its fine to celebrate success…

Posted on January 1, 2012 by cassandra mcd.

it’s fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure. Bill Gates (via ninagarcia)

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quote: Happy New Year

Posted on December 30, 2011 by cassandra mcd.

Here’s to a very happy and prosperous 2012 and onward, everyone. Cheers! cassandra mcd

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musings: work wardrobe resolutions for 2012

Posted on December 29, 2011 by cassandra mcd.

my urge to splurge (or spend foolishly) has been tempered a lot lately. i can’t tell if it’s because of this exercise in rediscovering my closet or simply that i hate winter and am suffering from early onset blahs. hmmm. … Continue reading →

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cube dwelling: resolutions…schmesolutions!

Posted on December 28, 2011 by cassandra mcd.

don’t me:      so, what are your resolutions for 2012? niece:   i make resolutions and end up breakin’ them, what’s the point?! i’m not making any. me:      well, they don’t have to be resolutions resolutions, you can just do a … Continue reading →

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my closet: gun metal & pink bcbg dress

Posted on December 27, 2011 by cassandra mcd.

discovery: this dress was for yet another winter wedding. love the color and pretty pink art deco-like pattern and pleating. dress – bcbg max azria (2009) i hope i get a chance to wear it again. hmmm, might work it with a … Continue reading →

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quote: Academia

Posted on December 26, 2011 by cassandra mcd.

streetetiquette: “The difference between school and life? In school, you’re taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you’re given a test that teaches you a lesson.” – Tom Bodett

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quote: Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 25, 2011 by cassandra mcd.

happy and safe holiday season! me

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quote: our choice of clothing…

Posted on December 23, 2011 by cassandra mcd.

our choice of clothing can be one of our most creative forms of self expression kendall farr – the pocket stylist

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my closet: taupe and pearls

Posted on December 21, 2011 by cassandra mcd.

dress – femme carriere (2010)/pearls – (2009)/purse – aldo (2010)/ ring (2009) bought this dress last winter because i really liked it. got the chance to wear it to an evening wedding in october at the art gallery of ontario. it … Continue reading →

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my closet: black cocktail dress

Posted on December 20, 2011 by cassandra mcd.

discovery: this strapless cocktail dress was $30 at zellers (kinda like walmart)and i paired it with a lace blouse i already owned. i was surprised at the compliments i recieved. it is one of my fav looks and the least … Continue reading →

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