Before I begin this post, I wanted to ask… Have you had a chance to see Brené Brown’s powerful talk on “THE POWER OF VULNERABILITY” at TED Talks? If not, please grab yourself a warm cup of coffee or a comforting cup of tea and go see it. It may be the exact thing you…
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Ah… summertime. I just don’t think I can love any other season than summer. The weather is warm and the living is easy! Gone are the layers of clothes and the grumpy attitude. I mean, who would be in a festive mood when every time you step outside, it’s Old Man Winter greeting you with…
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One look at my closet would immediately tell you, I have a big bias towards dresses. For a number of reasons obviously. The first being, it’s fast and easy. There is no need to figure out what top matches with which bottom or if this bold print would go with that bright colour. A dress…
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There are certain things I get excited about – very much. Well, my friends and family will probably tell you I get excited about many, many things and while that may be true, it doesn’t mean that quantity does not equal quality. In fact, I have very discerning tastes when it comes to many things…
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If it’s good enough for Pharrell Williams, Grammy Award Winning Singer, Song Writer and Producer who’s known the world over for his massive hit song “HAPPY”, it is more than good enough for me. Introducing, my dear friends, my brand new pair of Palladium Boots. The Pampa Tactical, a style which is available for both…
Read More...CALL ME THE LAZY BAG LADY
Originally, the post title was meant to say, Call me the Crazy Bag Lady as that is equally true, I tend to carry 3-4 bags at a time, however, in the spirit of presenting my argument in a more visually appealing manner (see posts here and here), let’s stick with the LAZY BAG LADY. While…
Read More...FROM HAPPY CANADA DAY TO HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY
I am feverishly in love. With summer that is. I think I’ve waxed poetic on how absolutely magical summertime is (see last post for recap) that aside from the sun brightly shining, the birds chirping happily in the morning as the clouds part for the blue skies to come in, everyone just really seems to…
Read More...5X5 BEST SUMMER ROMPERS FROM NASTY GAL
If one thing is summer is all the rage, it seems like it is the breaking dawn of the rompers! From casual cool cotton ones to really sophisticated lace numbers, rompers have been everywhere from the runway to music festivals, from the What is a romper? According to Wikipedia, “A romper suit (also known as…
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“Like, what is the least often heard sentence in the English language? That would be: Say, isn’t that the banjo player’s Porsche parked outside?” – Jackson Browne On some nights during the week, my family and I during and after family dinner would watch certain shows on TV that I find fascinating because it’s a…
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When I first came to the National Arts Centre, I remember making the whole evening a grand affair. An affair that started way before the actual performance night. I was fever high in anticipation as I pick the most appropriate black and gold gown to sit atop everyone else in one of those seemingly private…
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