Earlier today I posted a blog post as part of my ongoing Halloween costume ideas series that some found offensive and/or inappropriate. I am very regretful that I’ve offended my loyal readers and others who came across the post.
I hope you understand that I did not mean to offend anyone and posted the idea with nothing but respect and good will towards people of Native descent. I received a number of complaints via comments and other social media posts and understand that it may not have come across as such.
Blogging is very much a learning opportunity and I promise I have learned from this experience. I do hope you’ll forgive me and continue supporting and reading my blog.
I very much value my relationship with Place d’Orleans, who sponsors a number of my posts. I am fortunate the mall grants me creative control over my content and we both apologize for the oversight.
Thank you for your feedback and concern and I assure you I feel awful about this situation. I welcome any further comments or concerns through email acoest1984@gmail.com
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Hey guys! I thought I would share a few photos I took from this week, thus far. I haven't been using my iPhone camera a ton in the past week--um, what is going on here!?--as proof on my slower Instagram feed, but nonetheless I made sure to snap a few as I planned to share this post today.
Nothing extraordinary went down, in fact, it has been quite an ordinary week, but alas here are some photos if you'd like to see...
On Monday night Marco and I went out for burgers and to Mexx to do some shopping for him. While waiting for him to try on suits and shirts, I snapped a shot of myself. I really love these Klarr boots from Aldo, they were a bit on the pricey side, but I feel so good in them, they aren't too high and are comfortable--a sure fire way that I will wear them a lot.
Outfit deets: Dynamite jacket (old), Zara cardigan (thrifted), Zellers fox cami, Sirens pants, Aldo boots & eBay bag.
Sidenote: I'm thinking about consigning this bag, unless anyone here is interested in it? If so, just shoot me an email acoest1984@gmail.com
Before burgers and shopping was filming my next Place d'Orleans video. It's a chatty video and it involves a lot of colours--and bloopers!
I filmed in my bedroom this time and used the new light I got from Sarah's hubby. They own a photo booth business--for weddings, events, etc.--and the stand for this one got broken at a party so they've given it to me on lend until further notice. It's awesome because now I have the option to film my YouTube videos in evenings when there is no daylight.
One of my purchases you will see in my next PDO video. I tend to sock away my purchases until I have time to film my videos, which means I don't ever wear them right away. I wore this Le Chateau top the day after I filmed and loved it more and more as the day progressed--so pretty, a great colour & a perfect cut for me.
Since I've been lifting weights at the gym--versus cardio and body resistance workouts--I have been making protein shakes afterwards. That said, frequently I don't have any protein with me as a gym session might happen on a whim and while I try to keep my gym bag in my car #noexcuses, I often end up "having" to buy a shake afterwards--which isn't exactly the most cost effective thing to do, but a nice treat once and a while. Anyway, I had the brilliant idea to ration my protein into small snack bags for my gym bag (riveting, I know). It's perfect as I can just dump the pre-measured powder into my water bottle after my workout and go.
Tuesday night I met Marco at the gym for a later evening workout. Temperatures have really dropped in Ottawa so I pulled on sweatpants, a hoodie, Uggs & a jacket to head out.
Outfit deets: Bench jacket, Lululemon hoodie, DKYN tee, Ardene sweatpants & Uggs.
My sister came for a visit at work yesterday with my nephew. He's almost three months and these little socks had little rubber grips on the bottom--ahhhh-dorable.
Wednesday evening I hit up Place d'Orleans to shop and collect some items for my November video.
Outfit deets: Winners jacket, Club Monaco scarf, Sirens leggings (navy blue but you can't tell), Spring boots & Aldo cross-body/clutch.
I stopped at Marco's on my way back and he made an amazing chicken parm for dinner with a home-made spaghetti. So good.
And finally, a purchase from last night, this 3.1 Phillip Lim bag from Target--eep! While there are still some clothes left of the line at my location, bags have been long gone. Even when I went at noon on opening day there were none so imagine my surprise when I sauntered in and saw this one... for 50% off! I think someone bought it, probably used it, and returned it. The tags were still on, but still... and guess what? I don't care. I scooped that up faster than you can say That's my bag, ya bish! and made my way to the cash.
$31 with tax, thankyouverymuch.
Also, it's super huge and will be perfect for everyday use, but even more so for lugging around extra stuff like my MacBook, DSLR, a scarf, extra pair of shoes and my lunch even. Awe-some.
For my second of three DIY Halloween costumes, this edgier 'Combat Girl, was pulled together with some things that are super on trend right now, making it very easy to come up with a costume. Camo is everywhere you look and easy to find, as are tough looking, moto-style boots--comfort & on trend. I added a faux leather cuff to toughen up the look and mirrored aviators.
See my Minnie Mouse costume HERE.
See my Minnie Mouse costume HERE.
Get the look at Place d'Orleans:
* Camo pants | find similar at Detox, The Bay & Boathouse
* Combat boots | Aldo
* Top | find similar at Urban Planet
* Aviators | find similar at Sunglass Hut
* Accessories | find similar bracelet & earrings at Aldo & bracelet at Aeropostale
Stay tuned for the final--and my favourite--DIY Halloween costume this Friday!
* This post is sponsored by Place d'Orleans, the mall I vlog for. As always, thanks for reading & for supporting my sponsors! Be sure to check out the Place d'Orleans Facebook page for more information & promotions happening within the mall.
With Halloween approaching, I wanted to share some cool DIY costumes I've come up with. I will be featuring three different costumes this week and Minnie Mouse is the first!
I have wanted to be Minnie Mouse for a couple of years but never made it happen...until now This was the perfect opportunity to experiment with making my own costume. While I actually do own Minnie ears--a treat I convinced my Mom I needed when I was 5 years old visiting Disney World--I've come up with a super simple way to make your own (and are much more comfortable, to be honest).
Additionally, since I didn't have a red-and-white polka dot top, I made one by cutting out white circles of paper and taping them to my top!
You will need:
* Construction paper (black only, as it turns out)
* A headband
* 3 Red pipe-cleaners
* Glue gun
1. Trace out two large 'ears' from black construction paper. I used a soup bowl.
2. Leave a fold-able section at the bottom when you cut your circles; this will be to fold under your headband.
3. I cut an extra rectangular piece out and taped it to the top of the exposed headband for a cleaner look.
4. Using three pipe-cleaners, make two triangles and attach them by wrapping the third one around to create a centre piece to your bow.
Get the look at Place d'Orleans:
* Faux leather skirt | Ardene
* Supplies | Dollarama
* Top | find simlar at Jacob
* Opaque tights | The Bay
Stay tuned for two more very different DIY Halloween costumes coming this Wednesday and Friday!
* This post is sponsored by Place d'Orleans, the mall I vlog for. As always, thanks for reading & for supporting my sponsors! Be sure to check out the Place d'Orleans Facebook page for more information & promotions happening within the mall.
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