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Ordinary People
theordinarypeoples.blogspot.com
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A personal blog run by cousins Kurtis and Alyssa who live in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Includes topics that dwell on fashion, music, design, and the everyday in Canada!
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Its Caturday!

Kurtiss mom, which is my aunt, was nominated for a Woman of Distinction award (I hope thats correct, because Im really too lazy to look it up). So I was lucky enough to tag along and listen to the am...

16 h ago 2 people like this

Baseball Caps

Okay, tell me if this is stupid or not. I kind of want a baseball cap.I swear its only because Ive never ever really looked like a bad ass (insert word of choice here) in my life, and I somehow think...

1 day ago 3 people like this

Facepaint

I woke up this morning and I felt like a train just hit me. That is why I am at home, taking a day off. Sore throats are the worst and I need to stop thinking about it. Ive been watching a lot of Arr...

3 days ago 1 person likes this

Lifetime Collective Spring Style Blogger Challenge

Excuse me while I squirm with excitement over here in my corner of the world. Lifetime Collective has asked a couple Canadian bloggers to take part in a competition--something I am so honou...

3 days ago 3 people like this

Us & Ourselves

It has been a while my fellow bloggers. Hows it going? Ive been alright as well. Blogging for me can be very... frustrating. I have so many ideas running through my head and when I finally sit down t...

3 days ago 2 people like this

Romwe "Special Present" Giveaway

Romwe has been so generous as to allow us to hold yet another giveaway. We wont say much about it, except that its pretty rad. You can win an adorable backless shift dress, as well as a secret&n...

4 days ago 4 people like this

Fancy Footwork

"How do you wear flats without completely dressing down an outfit?" As the question for this weeks Style Panel, I decided to not be lazy and do my take on it. As a hearty advocate for fl...

4 days ago 2 people like this

Monotone

Im not the most colourful person out there, so when it comes time to pick out an outfit, all I really have to work with are blacks, whites, greys--you get the drill. The sporty-chic trend (my newest ...

5 days ago 3 people like this

My head is a jungle

The Killing plays today. How stoked am I? So excited its almost unbearable. Anyway, theres a little something that involves Lifetime Collective Ill be unveiling tomorrow. I guess you could say Im pre...

6 days ago 3 people like this

Cuteness overload

I bought a used SB-600 flash for my Nikon today. I also went to about 5 garage sales with my very enthusiastic-about-garage-sale s cousin and managed to pick up a dog brush and vintage belt. All in al...

26 may 12 3 people like this

Spectrum

Im not a big fan of bodycon dresses. I seem to have the bodily proportions of a 14 year old boy, which Ive completely embraced. For your information, when I was 15 or so, I had an airport staff membe...

25 may 12 3 people like this

Neopolitan Dreams

I never had an angst-y teenager phase. Maybe thats why grunge fascinates me . Either way, this Unif tank from Beginning Boutique is the perfect thing for my craze. I was going to start ...

24 may 12 1 person likes this

Poor Sparrow Giveaway

Another groovy giveaway comin right on up. Were not sure if you remember Alyssa raving about her jewelry from Poor Sparrow, but if you dont, you just need to know that she raved a lot. So you could g...

23 may 12 5 people like this

Rain, Rain Go Away

Ive been super lazy and not wanting to do anything but kill some monsters and buy cool weapons. Its an addiction, and T has been complaining that its ruining our relationship. I may or may not be jok...

23 may 12 6 people like this

Inaudible Melodies

May long weekend is finally coming to an end, and I have to say, Im sad. Im not sad that I didnt spend as much time as I should have outside. Im sad its over. Im also stupidly tired and Ive been goin...

21 may 12 4 people like this

Under the Sea

It officially feels like summer. It may have taken a while, but it finally does. Although Im guilty of not enjoying the weather like I should be (so maybe Ive been stuck inside...), I can at least ap...

20 may 12 5 people like this

Sunset lane

Ive always wanted printed leggings. Im a huge sucker for anything with a kick ass print, and after seeing Black Milk leggings proliferate on lookbook like bunnies at the University of Victoria (...

18 may 12 2 people like this

The Cult of Romance

I went to the Village of Value today with T. Sorry, let me correct that. T reluctantly agreed to come to Val Vill with me and I dragged him around looking for some denim jackets I could ruin with ble...

16 may 12 7 people like this

Romwe Mothers Day Giveaway

We dont know whether we should apologize or be excited for bombarding yall with giveaways. Hopefully you guys are exciting because were hosting another Romwe giveaway! The winner gets a random p...

15 may 12 6 people like this

In Love, Not Limbo

Does anybody watch The Killing? Because I feel the need to rant about all the characters I hate and all the crazy shit thats going on. If you dont, you should watch. Just in case I start making refer...

15 may 12 4 people like this

Thrifty Fifties

When I shop online, I try to find the cheapest things. I think thats how most people shop, right? And sometimes its pretty hard to find good quality merchandise  without paying big bucks for...

14 may 12 7 people like this

The Quiet Riot International Giveaway v2

Alyssa here writing. Im in the middle of packing, I should have been asleep hours ago, but here I am. On the internet. My second favourite place to be. Just kidding. Anyway, I just wanted to quickly ...

12 may 12 5 people like this

Red Wine, Mistakes, Mythology

Words cannot describe how tired I am right now. So, in the delusional haze of fatigue that surrounds me, I write these words. Dear morning, why do you suck? Also, where is my coffee at toda...

11 may 12 5 people like this

Koolaid, koolaid, koolaid!

Im sure all yall know what "yolo" is. If you dont, thats what urban dictionary is for. Anyway, apart from the fact that I hate the word "yolo" mostly because of this cartoon face, the...

10 may 12 7 people like this

Soundcloud Help!

Have you ever listened to a great song from Soundcloud and it wasnt available for download, only for purchase? Yeah, its probably the worst feeling. Well, there is another way to get the music you wa...

10 may 12 3 people like this

Oh My Frock International Giveaway

Weve got another giveaway for yall. Itll be a quick one too, we promise. Oh My Frock has been so kind as to let us host a giveaway where you can win an item of your choice. Rules are the same: c...

09 may 12 8 people like this

1960s inspiration

Just wanted to share some inspiration from the late 1960s with yall. Why wasnt I alive then? Also, why arent I a hippie? Or a Pocahontas-look-a-like at least? Three very valid questions I am currentl...

08 may 12 3 people like this

Adobe Photoshop "Blur" Tutorial

In celebration of the great weather and the fact that I walk like a zombie because of my rather swollen ankle (how it got injured, Im not quite sure--all I know is that it had to do with soccer), Ive...

08 may 12 12 people like this

Train trax and craft fairs

A couple friends and I went to the Royal Bison Craft Fair yesterday. I bought a necklace and managed to snap some photos by a set of train tracks as all bloggers should, because, yknow, train tracks ...

07 may 12 1 person likes this

Boots and Cats

Two nights ago, I heard meowing outside my front door. You can imagine my bewilderment considering that I’ve never owned a cat before, so I peeped my head out and there was a cat. Sitting on my front...

06 may 12 1 person likes this

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