Hey everyone! I'm currently on vacation in the Mayan Rivera, Mexico with my boyfriend adn we are having a great time. We arrived at midnight on Saturday night (our time, so it was actually 10pm Mexico time which enabled us to get a late-night dinner snack, which was good as we were so hungry) and have been soaking up the sun, drinking colourful drinks and just relaxing (or trying to relax; does anyone else have that difficulty of just 'shutting down'? I know it always takes me a few days).
Things will be a little slow around here this week, but I'll be back to regular posting after Easter. We do have free wi-fi here--what a treat!--but I don't want to spend hours logged on, if ya know what I mean. I will have a full recap when I get back, plus more on Toronto Fashion Week and more.
Keep up with me on Instagram (I'm @acoest1984) while I'm away; talk soon!
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Hey everyone! Sorry for the radio silence but the past couple days have been a whirlwind and I don't have wifi where I am (currently writing this post from my iPhone!).
In short, my bestie won a trip for us to World MasterCard Fashion Week in Toronto via Maybelline! They flew us here Wednesday night, put us up on a swanky hotel (The Thomspon) and sent us backstage at Fashion Week and to two shows. On top of that, gave her a cheque for $1000 to spend freely (we've had some great meals and done a bit of H&M shopping).
Yesterday, we got to the tents around 4:30 and were taken backstage. We had professional Redken hair stylists do our hair and Maybelline make-up artists for our faces. Backstage was craziness and so hectic. Models and people everywhere rushing around between shows! Once we were all ready, we were taken to the VIP lounge for a drink and professional photos then onto the shows! We saw the Soia&Kyo show and then the Rudsak show. Both amazing with beautiful outerwear. Tons of leather and fabrics mixed, fur lined hoods, vests and chunky boots. Needless to say, I'm looking forward to fall or at least incorporating some of this into my wardrobe now (via shopping my closet, mainly) before Spring hits (it's still snowing here).
Today we are going back to Fashion Week but don't know which shows we are seeing. We fly home tonight so are hoping to get some shopping in during the day today.
I'm Instagraming as I go and live-tweeting too so keep up with me there. Will have a full recap soon and we are vlogging this trip so ill have a video for you once I'm back from Mexico!
Have a great weekend!
Guess what you guys?! I'm going to Mexico! My boyfriend is taking me to the Mayan Riviera for my birthday and I could not be more excited (who gets a trip for their birthday!? What!).
I started packing the other night and put a pretty good dent into it. My suitcase is being filled with a lot of bright colours, wedges and bikinis (and cover-ups because I didn't pack enough of those for my trip to Punta Cana).
We are staying at the Aventura Spa Palace in the Mayan Riviera which is a five-star, adults-only resort and it looks beautiful. I can't wait to relax, spend some QT time together and indulge in a carefree week.
* Let's Chat sesh coming up so check back shortly!
I haven't done a Recent Eats post in quite a while, but wanted to sort of 'check in' with what I've been putting in my body lately, and make sure I'm still on track, so to speak. I like eating healthy, but I'm a huge sweets lover (which I try to keep in moderation... which sometimes doesn't work out so well!). I mainly try to eat healthy during the day, so I can have a sweet treat in the evenings after dinner.
These pictures were taken over the course of the last month I guess, and I did not photograph absolutely everything (almost impossible), but did get the good and the bad to show you a balance.
Lastly, I mainly drink water, tea and milk (and the odd alcoholic beverage). I never drink soft drinks and only drink coffee once a week on the weekend (I like the coffee they serve at our usual breakfast spot!). In the past month I've been cutting back on my milk intake (despite it being my favourite drink) to see if it makes any difference.
2. Coconut cream pie.
3. Chicken caesar salad.
4. Oats with blackberries & a bit of maple syrup + peppermint tea.
5. Burger & tomato-veg soup at a restaurant + water.
6. Home-made egg wrap (one egg + three egg whites and some cheese) + steeped tea.
7. Sweet potato, arugula, black bean and cilantro salad. Topped with some low fat sour cream.
8. Indian food at a restaurant + water.
9. Arugula, one egg + three egg whites & avocado salad.
11. Afternoon snacks at work.
12. Tuna wrap on whole wheat with cucumber, cilantro & hot sauce.
13. Tomato-basil rice cake, three hard boiled eggs (only eat one yolk) and 1/3 cucumber.
14. Mixed greens, one egg + three egg whites & avocado salad.
15. Greek yogurt with blueberries & cinnamon.
16. Five Guys burger + water.
17. Afternoon snack: Kashi Toasted 7-Grain granola bar + peppermint tea.
18. Grilled cheese made in the oven with no butter on flax bread & low sodium black-bean soup.
20. Oats with blueberries & a tblspn. maple syrup + peppermint tea.
21. Home-made beef madras.
22. Steeped tea with agave (+ milk).
23. Breakfast out.
24. Evening & afternoon snack: strawberries & bananas.
25. Oats with blackberries, blueberries & a bit of maple syrup + peppermint tea (I have been eating this every morning for a couple months now, I just love it & it's filling).
26. Weekend breakfast: Fried egg sandwich on flax bread at home.
27. Chicken and veg stir fry on quinoa.
28. Coconut cocoa oatmeal bites (omg, these are amazing and relatively healthy considering you're eating a sweet treat).
29. Oats with blackberries & a bit of maple syrup + water.
30. Scallops, shrimp & roasted red peppers on a spinach fettucini (my birthday dinner!).
31. Gnocchi (so delicious but when this was put down in front of me at the restaurant, I almost blurted out, 'Well, that looks fattening!' Um. It was. And it was heavenly).
32. Morning and afternoon snacks at work.
33. Spinach, feta, quinoa & egg (one egg + 2 egg whites) salad with a maple balsamic dressing.
34. Left over beef madras but over quinoa this time & added baby carrots.
35. Birthday "cake" (pecan pie).
36. Oats with blueberries & a bit of maple syrup + peppermint tea.
Happy birthday to my friend, the bestest one of all,
My partner in crime, my gym buddy and co-shopper at the mall.
We work together, play together and travel near and far,
We go out together, stay in together and park car beside car.
It’s your day, so celebrate and don’t forget the cake,
But wait, not cake, it’s pie you love, so eat it ‘til your tummy aches!
You turn twenty-nine today, but you’re looking young and hot,
You got the curves and you’re toned to boot, so shake what you have got!
This year that’s passed has been a blast with so many great times,
Some great pool parties, girl’s nights out and surpassing Calypso lines.
Off to Vegas for IHeartRadio and then Dominican for some sun,
Not to mention all the gym work and so many sweaty runs.
Being a part of your Vlogger win was such a big highlight too,
You had that thing in the bag, “you are winning” is what I told you.
Now 6 months later, and a dozen videos in, you are still a star,
You have to start somewhere, as they say, but I know you’re going far!
We have our inside jokes and talk in a language no one speaks,
We laugh at silly things and I know people think we’re geeks!
Now let’s celebrate your special day, thanks for being a great friend,
Happy 29th Birthday Amanda, this poem has now reached it’s end.
- Sarah
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