Big smiles on Friday night once the workout is complete. I've been battling some anxiety lately and working out really helps me turn my focus on something else--it's actually one of the few times it disappears for a bit.
I got home on Friday night and Marco made us tacos and we just relaxed for a while, and ultimately decided to get a workout in around 10pm. It was definitely what I needed and then I went home and finished editing my Vlogmas videos. So, if you're interested, you can see Christmas Eve and Christmas Day videos up now. #finallyitsdone
On Saturday morning...
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I'm a little late on the December recap--we're almost at the end of January, sheesh--but nonetheless, wanted to share this.
In December I tried Vera's burgers, went out for Marco's birthday and got the keys to my new condo. We put up our tree and went out for dinner with friends.
I shared my Holiday Lookbook, went to a girls Christmas jammies party and saw myself on a transit shelter. My bestie and I did our annual gift exchange and I vlogged all of December.
I celebrated my Dad's birthday, and two Christmases. I shared two outfit options for New Years Eve, a sparkly romper & a sequin dress & rang in the new year with Marco & a bunch of our friends at a club downtown.
TGIF it's just about the weekend! Who's ready? #mememe
So this weekend I'm planning to get organized as Dominique & I are having a clothing sale on Sunday. Otherwise, take it easy and just enjoy some down time. Have a great weekend!
I can't stop laughing at this.
An interesting article on marrying your gay best friend.
How amazing would these be with denim skinnies?
Scuba diving with James Bond's trainer.
Chicken Fajitas are a favourite, make that staple, in our household, and Marco's Mom even joked once that it's my signature dish! I actually wasn't aware of that until I realized it's my go-to when I'm trying to come up with ideas for dinner or have invited a girlfriend over.
Lately we have been loving these corn tortillas from Produce Depot. They aren't the healthiest, but I try to keep it to two, max, and if I'm still hungry I'll just pile chicken, beans and veggies on my plate afterwards on it's own with hot sauce. Also, the Cholula hot sauce is the bomb for tacos/fajitas.
See more eats after the jump...
Hi ladies! I spent last week in Tampa with the boyfriend and it was a nice break for the frigid temperatures here at home. My days were mostly spent exploring Tampa, the various shopping it had to offer, little restaurants to eat at and relaxing at the hotel.
Since Marco was working, I had a ton of time to myself, but we did head to Orlando for the weekend and take in some sights. We didn't make it to Disneyworld, unfortunately, but perhaps in the future at some point.
Since this post is super photo-heavy, I'm going to put everything after the jump and let the photos do the talking. I will do a separate post with outfit details of any looks I shared. As always, thanks for reading...
And we're back in Ottawa! We flew home from Florida on Saturday morning and it was a little depressing seeing the snow as we landed. I am definitely a warm weather girl at heart, but having a little time away does break up a the winter a bit, so there's that.
Happy Friday! What are you up to this weekend? We fly home tomorrow and have a family dinner on Saturday and hope to relax a bit on Sunday before getting back into the work swing of things--well, for me at least. Hope you have a great weekend & here are some fun links from around the web to kick things off...
Scored these boots yesterday (similar in red).
The winter results from the August photoshoot I did.
A winter salad that looks delicious.
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So many of you have asked about this bra each time I wear it and it's just an inexpensive bralette I picked up at Urban Planet about a year ago. That said, I've linked a ton of inexpensive options here.
The leather jacket was my Christmas gift from Marco that I'm completely smitten with and something I've wanted for two years. I will add that I knew what I was getting and he purchased it on Cyber Monday and saved 30% #score
H&M DRESS - NEW ISH (ALSO LOVE THIS ONE)
I can't find this dress online but I picked it up at the end of November so I'm sure it's still kicking around in store. I paired it with some gold accessories but think rose gold would look even better. I love that this dress is longer in length, great for my 5'11 frame but also would be so chic on shorter girls, hitting above or around mid-calf.
O U T F I T D E E T S : OFF THE SHOULDER SWEATER (ALSO IN GREY) | DIY RIPPED SKINNIES (SMILAR) | BOOTIES -- ON SALE!
Hello from Florida! I arrived on Friday night and Uber'ed over to the hotel. Marco is here for work for two weeks, so I flew down to spend the second week with him and get away from the cold. We ended up going to Orlando on the weekend, about an hour drive, and spent the night. I will share a full recap of the trip when I'm back, but didn't want to duplicate photos in a Weekend Recap, hope you don't mind?
The shopping here is awesome, especially with all the outlets and if you've been following me on Snapchat (I'm acoest1984), you have seen a few purchases. That said, I will be sharing a full haul video of everything soon.
In other news, the weather is beautiful, not too hot, not too cold and we taking advantage of being here to try out some fun restaurants and take in the sights. Hope you're having a great week!
Winter is definitely here and we've been battling temperatures of -30C this week and plenty of snow. That said, I'm headed to sunny Tampa, Florida today to spend a week and could not be more excited! If you have any restaurant suggestions, please let me know, we'd love to try out some great spots. Hope you have a great weekend!
We are totally hooked on this Netflix show.
12 Canadian places you won't believe exist.
A few workouts I shared on my Facebook page here & here if you're looking to switch up your routine for the new year.
This made me LOL, especially #5!
O U T F I T D E E T S : TURTLENECK SWEATER (LOVE THIS) | LAYERING TEE | LEGGINGS | BOOTIES (WANT THESE) | BAG | NAIL COLOUR
Since picking up these leggings, I have been living in them...and not just in the gym. So much so that I gifted my bestie with a pair for Christmas and picked up a second pair in a wine colour. They are the comfiest leggings I own and essentially all I want to wear lately!
For the holidays, I dressed them up with this chunky sweater Marco's Mom got for me, which paired well with the scooped hemline of the tee underneath. These booties have gotten a ton of play since picking them up in the Fall, I would highly recommend--super comfortable, versatile and now on sale!
Hello ladies and happy Monday! I'll be honest, I was really not looking forward to the three day weekend coming to a close--I need a vacation! Who's with me?
The photo above was snapped on New Years Eve--we went out to a club with a big group of friends and had a great time. The music was awesome and we had reserved a booth so, as silly as it sounds, it was nice to have a place to sit at times!
Happy New Year ladies! I know, I'm a few days late but hopefully you don't mind me taking a few days to recover and relax. I'll be sharing a full recap of the weekend tomorrow but wanted to hope on and say hello.
First, wanted to send a big hug to all of you that come and hang out with me, whether daily or every now and again--thanks for keeping up, sending love and all the support. I love connecting with you on here, so thank you.
Finally, the little collage above is a fun option where you can find your most liked photos on Instagram from the year; you can make yours here. Also, if you'd like to follow along on Instagram, I post a ton on that there never makes it to the blog (I'm acoest1984).
Hope you had a great weekend and see you tomorrow!
Hi ladies--as promised, today is the last day but if you're in a shopping mood, I'm sharing my picks from the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale.
The Hunter Boots above in red aren't on sale but they have a pair with a cool zipper up the back that are. These boots never go on sale, so if you're looking for a pair, now is the time to scoop 'em up.
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The crisp white blazer is so pretty and simplistic, perfect with some distressed denim or to the office with a pencil skirt. I'm loving the lace on the velvet shorts and they are such a great price point.
The long dress is on the pricier side (under $300 though) and would be beautiful for a special occasion and of course I had to throw in a short LBD.
Fringe, collars and flared denim are all things I'm still really loving, and you can never go wrong with distressed, black skinnies.
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