January has come and gone and I'm so pleased because it's the longest, coldest and most depressing month of the year! We've had no exception here in Ottawa either, we've been averaging temps of -30C (sometimes worse) on the daily and it's awful. One month closer to summer? I'm in.
In January I rang in the new year with Marco and friends with some sparkly photo props. I worked out every weekend, set some resolutions, got a pedicure with Sarah and bought some new shoes.
I had an impromptu date night--and had two margaritas--with my boo, wore non-snow boots for once since it was damn cold but at least it was dry, and threw a baby shower for my best friend.
I went to Izakaya, which wasn't so great, enjoyed the view from my apartment and shared my everyday make up. I was chosen to be a Style Ambassador for Clearly Contacts (I promise, more is coming on this), did some damage at Marshalls scoring several new workout clothes, tried out matte nail polish and celebrated my Grammy's birthday.
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Outfit deets:
* Vero Moda top which you've seen with sequin shorts.
* H&M pants (old) which you've seen with wedges in an older but favourite post and slightly more recently in a good ol' selfie post.
* LA Shoe Republic heels which you've seen with a floral dress + blazer combo and you can find the link details to purchase HERE.
* Accessories: H&M necklace & midi rings & various bangles
Happy Thursday! Oh happy day! Some exciting things are in the works, and I'm totally going to be all secretive about it, but it's happy personal life changes that I will share soon, so stay tuned.
In other realms, I've had a really nice week, productive and busy. I had several errands to run on Monday evening and then put myself in bed, asleep by 11pm--which is so rare (I love staying up late, which is horrible because I have to get up early; anyone else with me?). Tuesday I had a styling client where we worked in her closet and styled over 20 outfits, which was a great success. Finally, last night, a few more errands, a business dinner meeting and then got my hands on some quality time with my man.
This weekend doesn't look like it will be slowing down either with a birthday dinner, a baby shower and video editing in between.
Hope you are having a super week and jeans-day tomorrow! C'mon weekend!
Photos by Serena Rivard.
Do you guys remember those banana-coconut snakaroos I picked up at Marshalls a few weekends ago? Well, they were amazing, but that small bag was seriously $9, which was a lot crazy, but I was feeling frivolous.
Fast forward two more trips to Marshalls and my mouth was watering for them again but I wouldn't let myself splurge. Instead, I picked up a few missing ingredients and attempted to make them the other night. And guess what: amazeballs. Yep. A-maze. Balls. Or, bites. Either way, here's how I did it:
Ingredients:
* 1 banana preferably super ripe, but mine wasn't
* 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut
* 1/3 cup rolled oats
* 4 tbsp coconut oil
* 2 tbsp chia seeds optional
* 3/4 scoop chocolate protein powder optional
Make it:
Mash it all together with a fork. If it's too dry, add some coconut oil. If it's too wet, add some coconut and/or oats.
Once you get a sticky, yet thick consistency--I seriously eye balled all the ingredients so my measurements are estimates--use your hands and make bite size balls.
More like two-bite, sized balls.
Eat immediately or refrigerate and share with friends who appreciate healthy snacks that don't taste healthy.
Friday night dinner out with my boo. We grabbed some Vietnamese an impromptu Vietnamese dinner at Ox Head.
I picked up one of these wallflowers plugs from Bath & Body Works after work on Friday because while I love lighting candles almost nightly when I'm at home, I want the place to smell great to come home to. I picked up two bulbs in a spiced pumpkin scent (can't remember the actual name) that were on sale for $3 each, and allhough this plug is chic enough to be out on display, where my plug is, it's hidden.
Goofing around at the gym on Saturday.
I hit up Marshalls and ended up walking away with a ton of new workout gear--one item being this sports bra. I filmed a haul video on Sunday afternoon so that will be up soon. Are photos of interest to see the items too?
Saturday evening snowstorm.
We had a birthday dinner on Saturday night for my Grammy at their residence, which was amazing--the food is always top notch there. She looked amazing in her new top and jewelery. My Grammy is such an inspiration as she's always so positive, her life motto is to 'live each and every day to the fullest'.
I picked up this New York tee from Walmart, in the men's section for $7, and cut out the neckline and took off the sleeves. I will probably cut the hem aysemmetrically and wear this to the gym--I made it scoop low in the back--or under a blazer as a cool graphic tee.
Post gym #acolookdowns. It's been so. freakin'. cold. lately, I have been living in my Uggs to keep my feet warm and dry.
Sunday brunch--it's been a while.
I spent Sunday late afternoon and evening filming two videos: a make-up tutorial with the Naked 2 palette and the workout clothing haul. I'm trying something new with my set up since a friend has let me borrow a backdrop.
The final look after I finished filming the make-up tutorial.
Sunday night dinner with my chef boyfriend.
After dinner I edited my video and painted my nails. I used this new NYC Matte Crazy topcoat which was $2 and works well. I ended up later adding a French-tip-like strip of shiny clear at the end of my nails, which looks subtly cool.
Today I'm sharing my kind of go-to look with my Naked 2 palette using three of my favourite shades. It's pretty simple, with a ton of blending to achieve a very neutral, pretty and light everyday look.
Thanks for watching! xo
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THINGS I MENTIONED
Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette
NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk & Cottage Cheese
Rimmel Scandaleyes Pencil in nude
Maybelline Master Precise Liquid Liner in black
Elf Liquid Liner in black
Rimmed Scandaleyes Mascara in Extreme Black
Hardcandy Fox in a Box blush/bronzer
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