Good morning ladies, how was your weekend? It was a busy one over here, but a really good busy, you know?
On Friday night, my best friend picked me up and took me out to dinner for my birthday (which was on March 15) and we had an amazing meal and evening. I hadn't been to Allium before and was dying to try it, and it didn't disappoint. I can't wait to go back!
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Happy Sunday ladies! I've spent all late afternoon and evening cleaning and doing laundry and now Marco is rushing me to get to the couch for some Walking Dead but I wanted to get this post up for you, as promised.
Also, I tried on all the Shopbop items from my order and that post will be up on Tuesday, and I'll be sharing how everything fits, the sizes I purchased and my favourites.
My fringe boots above have just been restocked in the grey (finally!) but also come in a pretty conga colour too. I debated between the colours and think both are equally beautiful.
O U T F I T D E T A I L S : ALL SAINTS LEATHER JACKET (SIMILAR, LOVE THIS, BUDGET FRIENDLY) | DYNAMITE SCARF -- OLD (SIMILAR) | MEXX SWEATER DRESS -- OLD (JUST BOUGHT THIS) | LEGGINGS | ALDO BOOTS -- OLD (SIMILAR, SIMILAR) | BAG (BUDGET FRIENDLY)
We are back from the beach and into the snow, and that is definitely not an understatement when we arrived in a massive blizzard on Tuesday night! The flight boards at the Cancun airport were full of cancelled and delayed flights heading north, and we were lucky to have no delays and make it in because I think had our flight been any later, we would have been staying an extra night at the airport!
I had full plans to shoot some spring looks for the blog upon return and we had to cancel the shoot due to weather. All the pieces in stores have me so excited for warmer months but this weather just isn't cooperating!
Onto the look--when in doubt, all black, or at least that's my motto on mornings when I'm rushing around with 'nothing to wear'. My sweater dress is super old, but I just scooped up this one as a replacement and I love the it's more boxy, which will be great for pairing with over the knee boots, without looking too sexy. Plus, it's a great time to scoop winter pieces up for next year since the sale prices are so great.
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SUNGLASSES | F21 OFF SHOULDER TOP -- OLD (SIMILAR) | SHORTS -- OLD (SIMILAR) | NUDE FLIP FLOPS | H&M FRINGE BAG -- OLD (SIMILAR, SIMILAR)
Hi ladies! Today I’m sharing a huge photo overload of our four days in Cancun Mexico. We were lucky to fly down for a quick trip for Marco’s work, and we stayed at the amazing Le Blanc Spa resort.
It was a bit of a whirlwind, with only two full days there and plenty of activities in between. I’d love to share a few photos with you if you’d like to see…
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TGIF! How has your week been and what are you up to this weekend? We are heading to Cancun for four days to soak up some sun and take a breather. I am so excited.
This winter, well, like all winters I suppose, is running long and I'm getting freakin' tired of the snow and cold. I can't wait to wear open toe shoes, not cook and clean, and just get away to some sunshine.
Hope you girls have a great weekend & here are some fun links to kick things off.
Gave myself a pedi for our trip with this nail polish colour.
My new workout routine. #psych!
Just snagged these designer look-alike shades for under $15.
The Lululemon sale section I check weekly.
Always late? There's a reason.
An interesting perspective & quote on time.
New shoes (as seen on Snapchat last night).
Hey girls! Today I'm sharing something a little different--my current make-up products I'm loving and using on a daily basis. I'm not one to spend a ton of make-up, but I am definitely one to put on a full face on the daily, so wanted to share how I achieve my go-to look, on a budget.
I've shared a little on skincare and beauty in the past, and have been religiously using this SPF everyday on my face and neck for the last nine years. The formula and liquidy, not thick, not greasy, and it absorbs quickly. After that, it's onto the make-up, so let's jump in...
O U T F I T D E T A I L S : CAMO PANTS -- OLD (SIMILAR, BUDGET FRIENDLY) | F21 SWEATER (SIMILAR, DESIGNER ON SALE) | SUEDE JACKET (LIGHT TAN COLOUR) | ALDO BOOTS -- OLD (SIMILAR) | BAG
I've had these camo pants in my closet for years. Case in point, right before Marco & I moved in together, an outfit I still love from 2014, and I brought them when we went to Italy for the first time. I keep coming back to them, confirming they are a great closet staple. I wish I had the exact pair to link, but they are so old, I'm sharing some fun ones in stores below.
I've been seeing camo pants popping up again for spring and brought mine out while it's still cold. I usually pair camo with neutrals, but also love it with blush pink or a pop of orange. They would look really great paired with over the knee boots and when the temperatures warm up, I'll be rocking these new heels I just scooped up with a grey tank or flirty off the shoulder number.
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It's a new month, so I'm sharing some of my favourite things from February. The goal behind this series is to share pieces I truly loved and used a ton, not necessarily what is currently the hottest trend or product.
Last month I shared tech, fashion and beauty, and today I'm incorporating something I've been using to get organized, so let's jump in!
Happy Monday! How are you ladies doing? It was a busy weekend so I'm going to jump right into this bit of photo overload.
On Friday night, I hit the gym and snapped this post-workout selfie, before heading home to see Marco. After a little convincing through text and voice messaging, he agreed to go for Indian, so I picked him up and off we went...
FLORAL ROMPER | WHITE ESPADRILLE WEDGES | STRAPPY SWIMSUIT | RED PEPLUM TANK | BLACK OPEN-BACK MAXI DRESS | DISTRESSED DENIM CUT OFFS | BLACK FLAT ESPADRILLES | BLACK DISTRESSED DENIM
Today is the last day of the Shopbop sale and I placed a huge order the other evening. I'm excited to share with you what I scooped up, but will be doing a full try on post when the items arrive. I'll be honest, there were a few more items than what I've shown above, so you will see it all when it arrives!
Since this sale has lasted five days (which is rare for Shopbop), items are starting to sell out and really deplete in sizes--but, I've noticed some things have been restocked as well, so if you saw something you liked before, check again because it might be back. Bonus, they are doing free shipping and free returns so it's risk free--might as well buy now while it's on sale.
I shared a full round up of the best items + my favourite picks, so if you're looking for suggestions, check out that post and hope you girls have a great weekend! xo
Happy Friday! I am so happy the weekend is here, but that's pretty typical on my end. We are heading to Tremblant this weekend to ski for the first time since our trip to Whistler. I'm about ready for summer at this point, but we still have a few more ski trips left to round out the year (and make the best of the additional snow we got yesterday--gah).
Come back tomorrow, I'm sharing the exact pieces I'm buying from the Shopbop sale as it will be the last day. Hope you have a great weekend!
Loving this entire album.
Just bought this swimsuit for our vacation.
Competitive Dad (LOL).
RedBull Crashed Ice is happening in Ottawa tonight!
One of my fave workout tops -- on sale.
What people actually eat for lunch.
It's that time again, the Shopbop Buy More, Save More sale, and eek! I'm going a little crazy with the purchases because this sale is so good. Now is the time to snag the pieces that tend to always be around, but don't go one sale (ahem, I finally ordered these distressed skinnies & my camo jacket is on sale in all sizes), or scoop up something that's on the pricier end at a discount. I've spent hours perusing the pages and gathering all the best pieces you need to stock your closet with, at various price points.
Plus! I've got Spring on my mind like crazy! Even though it's still cold here, it'll be warm and breezy before we know it (or at least I hope so), so I've got a ton of vacation and Spring ready pieces and am sharing everything below, broken up into categories to help you get your shop on.
O U T F I T D E T A I L S : SWEATER -- 55% OFF! | CHOKER | DENIM -- SIZE DOWN A COUPLE FOR A SNUGGER FIT LIKE MINE | ALDO OVER THE KNEE BOOTS -- OLD (SIMILAR, SIMILAR) | CELINE BAG (BUDGET FRIENDLY)
I have been getting my money's worth out of all my over the knee boots this year--when the roads are dry, it's the perfect time to pull them out for style and warmth (without ruining them in the snow and salt). That said, now is the perfect time to scoop up a pair because they are all going on sale!
Mine are from a few years ago (seen here in 2014) but because almost all heel and toe shapes are going strong right now, you really can't go wrong in whichever style you choose. Personally I'm a big fan of the slightly thicker heel and an almond toe. If you're uncertain on what to choose, I'm linking a bunch of OTK styles I'm loving below, or you could always tweet me a pic and I'd be happy to help out while you're shopping.
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Hey ladies, how was your weekend? On Friday night, I hit the gym and then met up with Marco for sushi--again. We have been all about Uber Eats and take-out for months, and the past three Friday's we've gone out for sushi. It's been nice to switch things up, because I'm usually pooped by Friday nights!
TGIF! What does your weekend look like? We are heading to Toronto for an event to celebrate my Uncle on Saturday night. Really looking forward to seeing him and the rest of the family, and making some really great memories.
Hope you have a great weekend and here are some fun links from around the web to kick things off....
How to save Instagram photos on a computer.
Love this remix.
Swimwear on my mind--I want something new (like this) for our vacation!
Made me LOL.
Such a great pic of the longest skating rink in the world... right here in Ottawa!
Would you let your partner pick a surprise tattoo for you?
Swoon-worthy trench (but quite a splurge).
Hi ladies! Hope you're having a great week, we are almost to the weekend! Marco has been away for work, and I've been taking advantage of the evenings solo to start the new series This is Us. Have you seen it!? I binge watched four episodes the first night and am totally hooked. The twists are insane, but it's also pretty emotional too.
Tonight, I have a girlfriend coming over to hang and then tomorrow we are practically at the weekend, so yipee! Today feels like one of those days that is just going right, you know? Lately, I've been kind of having some down days, and it feels good to have a shift.
Onto the round up, it's been a while since I've done one of these, and I've been trying to incorporate more off-the-cuff posts on IG along with the usual outfits so let's jump in!
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O U T F I T D E T A I L S : PARKA FROM ITALY (SIMILAR, SIMILAR) | SHEARLING VEST -- OLD (SIMILAR, SIMILAR) | POM HAT -- OLD (SIMILAR) | GARAGE STRIPED TOP (SIMILAR) | NECKLACE | LEGGINGS | FLAT OVER THE KNEE BOOTS (SHOULD HAVE SPLURGED FOR THESE INSTEAD) | BAG (BUDGET FRIENDLY)
Everybody is talking Spring vibes and I'm over here like... well, still freezing my butt off! It's still very much winter around these parts, which means no open toes anytime soon, so today a little realness in winter dressing.
Ottawa is known for very cold winters, so if you're coming for a visit between December and March, you need to be prepared. A warm winter jacket is an absolute must, but layering is key if you're going to be out in the elements for longer than just running to and from the car. I threw on a shearling vest underneath my jacket for added warmth--when the jacket is worn open, it adds an element of interest and cool layering vibes. Done up, and it's functional and warm.
Boots are a must, and if you're battling the elements, as much as a I love a good ankle boot, the flat over the knee styles are great for added warmth and tromping around the snowy sidewalks while still looking put together.
Lastly, the accessories--a hat will do wonders to keep the heat locked in (especially if your jacket doesn't have a hood), and the one thing you didn't inside my bag are a good pair of mitts. I usually got for the knit variety, and have been known to layer two pairs for added warmth.
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Hi ladies! Happy long weekend if you're lucky to get one, I'm working today but that means the Weekend Recap is up!
This weekend was a busy one, on Friday night Marco and I decided to copy last weekend, and headed out for sushi. Afterwards we vegged on the couch and called it an early night...
Happy Sunday ladies! Today I'm feeling totally lazy, but did spend two hours cleaning the condo this morning--still more to do, laundry to get to, and my desk is a bit of a disaster, but taking a little break to share some amazing deals happening around the web.
First up, my sneakers are not budget friendly, but I do like to mention when they go on sale and right now the peach/nude colour is marked down! They run true to size and are fairly flat inside, but so comfortable.
Speaking of sneakers, just snagged these (size down a full size).
O U T F I T D E T A I L S : SWEATER -- NOW UNDER $20! (ALSO IN BLUE) | DISTRESSED DENIM | OVER THE KNEE BOOTS | BAG (BUDGET FRIENDLY OPTION) | F21 CHOKERS (SIMILAR BAR & O-RING)
Hi ladies, today's look is an easy throw-on-and-go look, that looks way more pulled together than it actually is. This winter, I have been all about sweaters and skinny jeans, then switching things up between an ankle bootie or an over the knee boot. Throw on a choker and you're stylish and on trend--simple.
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O U T F I T D E T A I L S : CROPPED HOODIE | H&M MEN'S TANK -- OLD (SIMILAR) | GARAGE BEANIE -- OLD (SIMILAR) | CALAMAR FINGERLESS GLOVES (SIMILAR) | LEGGINGS | FRINGE BOOTS | BAG (BUDGET FRIENDLY OPTION -- GREAT DUPE!)
We are chugging along and have made it to the mid-week point! How is your week going?
Last night Marco and I had a super low key evening--I hit the gym after work, then we ordered Thai take-out and watched a rom-com; which for the record, I can never convince him to watch, and he ended up liking it more than I did! I think it's safe to say I've turned into an action movie lover #shocking
Onto the outfit! I'm totally in love with this little hoodie. The sleeves are extra long and I love the gold hardwear at the end of the draw strings. It's kind of like a chic hoodie, which makes it easier to dress up for brunch or a more casual date night. I layered it over a long men's tank I've had in my closet for a while & thick leggings. To jazz things up, I added the fringe boot and a beanie because who needs a coat
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I wanted to start up a new series every month, sharing just a few of my favourites that I'm loving. The goal is to share favourites that are new to me, maybe a little off the beaten path and not what everyone would be calling a favourite that month. I'll share items from fashion, lifestyle, tech, beauty and/or food.
Today I have four things I've been using non stop last month, and am continuing to use them so had to share. I shared my December Favourites in a video last month, if you'd like to see.
First up, from the tech world...
Good morning & happy Monday! We got hit with a major snowstorm yesterday, it didn't stop snowing all day (did you see my IG stories? If you follow, you know what I'm talking about...) so we mostly stayed in, but it was super pretty to watch.
On Friday night, we decided to head out for sushi, which was delicious. Afterward, we headed home and watched a movie, but I cannot even remember which one, so clearly it was that good...
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