For my 29th birthday, my boyfriend took me to the Mayan Riviera, Mexico and we made a little video while we were down there!

We stayed at the Aventura Spa Palace (which will soon be torn down and turned into a Hard Rock resort) on the adults side.  This 5-star resort was beautiful with many great amenities (and the food was AMAZING).

We visited the Coba Ruins, played tennis, attended a chef's dinner, got pedicures, ate a ton (of coconut ice cream!) and relaxed.  







As you guys know, I have a part-time job as a Fashion Vlogger with Place d'Orleans, a mall in my city.  I shop (within a budget with them) and create vidoes that are posted on YouTube twice a month.  You can see all my videos HERE.

Back in November, they asked me to be the face of their 2012 Holiday Campaign and I could not have been more excited.  It was my first photoshoot and while nerve-wracking, also so much fun (see the end results HERE).  So when they asked me if I would be interested in working on another photoshoot for an upcoming promo they will be doing, I jumped at the chance.

I wanted to share some behind-the scenes photos from the day.  We will be shooting again this coming weekend and I'll keep you posted on all the details of what this was for once it's released.

Photographer:  Brent Gervais
Stylist:  Renée Morra
Stylist's Assistant:  Danyelle James
Mall:  Place d'Orleans



And a photo of my outfit from that day...

Outfit deets:  Old Navy jacket (old), Zara sweater & pants, Spring boots, Ardène pashmina & F21 clutch purse.


On Friday night I went to a little get-together with some of my man's friends.  It was somewhat of a potluck with the most delicious food in the most beautiful house.  Since we got a crazy snowstorm that day, and my favourite boots had been soaked from all the puddles, I opted for my rubber boots over my skinny jeans.  I rarely wear these but boy was it nice to have dry feet!


Here's a little known fact: I am not great at picking out wine.  While I love it, I don't always choose the best ones.  This wine, picked by yours truly, ended up being amazing so I took a pic so I'd remember to purchase it again.


On Saturday I spent the day doing a photoshoot for Place d'Orleans for an upcoming Spring Promo.  The day consisted of meeting with a stylist in the morning, shopping for several hours for the shoot, and then the actual photoshoot in the afternoon.  It was so much fun and I will share more later today.



Afterwards, I decided to do some shopping on my own, but not before grabbing a Booster Juice and putting my feet up for a rest (I love the Funky Monkey smoothie).


I'm still covetting the black Nixon The Time Teller and but The Camden, above in black,caught my eye on the weekend.


A successful day of shopping!  I picked up a white tee, a beach hat (seen here at the photoshoot), a floral printy floaty top, a gauzy mint sweaty and a few other things.


 That night was thai with my boy.


On Sunday, I went over to my parent's place for my Poppa's 86th birthday!  My sister is pregnant (due end of July) and we are all so excited!  Although I see her on a daily basis at work, we dont' have any photos together since she's been pregnant, until now.  I think this is one we will cherish for many years.


 My parents made spaghetti, ceasar salad and garlic bread for lunch...


 ...and an angel food cake with lemon icing (a family favourite).


I spent the afternoon and into the evening editing the video from our trip to Mexico.  Hopefully will have this uploaded by tomorrow!


We decided to go out for a late Sunday night dinner date, and afterwards did groceries.  #keepinitreal


Outfit deets:  Old Navy jacket (old), Ardène pashmina, Almost Famous denim (old) & Deux Lux bag.




Come back later for a recap of the photoshoot from the weekend!




For my thirteenth video as the Place d'Orleans Fashion Vlogger, I'm sharing the hottest trends for Spring 2013!

They are:
* Floral
* Pastels
* Chambray
* Black & white

And exciting news!  This was set to be my last video for my contract with the mall but they have asked me if I would stay on and continue as the Vlogger for the mall and I could not be more excited!  I have learned so much with this experience and my videos and editing are getting better and better.  Additionally, we have some fun things coming up soon which I will, of course, be sharing here.

Stay tuned for more (specifically on the Place d'Orleans FB page).


Other videos:
* Fall Fashion (video #1)
* Wardrobe Classics (video #2)
* Bundling Up for Winter (video #3)
* New Year, New You! (video #6)
* What to Wear on a Date  (video #8)
* Dreaming of Summer (video #9)
* Spring Trends (video #12)



I'm completely obsessed with strappy sandals / heels for Spring and Summer this year.  Normally I love wedges and something less dainty, but this year, strappies are all the rage.

I am still really debating these Express ones (love the thicker and higher ankle strap) as I kind of know I shouldn't, but really really want 'em!

Are you feeling the strappy heel trend?



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