FASHION MAGAZINE #BEAUTYPANEL: 3 REFRESHING WAYS TO WEAR BRIGHT MAKEUP FOR FALL There is no denying it. You can’t turn back the hands of time. Fall is upon us. You’ve heard it from me and a thousand other bloggers in the internets. As I’ve mentioned here, while fall is the harbinger of arctic wind and…
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NAC DANCE PRESENTS: AH / HA DANCE PERFORMANCE WITH LISBETH GRUWEZ AND VOETVOLK When I was in Yoga Teacher Training School, I failed miserably at one thing. I had to work so hard at perfecting the one thing that proved elusive to me no mater how much effort and concentration I put in. I failed…
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FALL FASHION: ALL HAIL FOR FALL IS THE QUEEN OF ALL FASHION SEASONS Oh Fall. You fascinate me and scare me at the same time. Though you’ve been the timeless harbinger of arctic wind and frozen tundra come January, you’ve also been the usherette of all things lovely in fashion come September. Long hailed as…
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BLACK AND WHITE IS SO CLASSIC YET TO FRESH there is one thing I would like to see instituted as a National Holiday is my birthday! And since I’m all about giving and all, I’d say all of yous’ birthdays for that matter! Or at the very least, if the government can’t be enlightened enough…
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ALWAYS PRETTY IN PAISLEY FROM SPRING TO SUMMER I first saw this Pretty in Paisley Dress online. And while I could not literally run my fingers through the fabric, I can I image how silky soft it would be. With a shape and textile like that, I know it would go on easy on anybody….
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NEUTRAL FOR SPRING: ALDO SHOES’ CONTESSINA CHELSEA BOOTS I love boots. Though pumps and high heels are generally the prettiest in my collection as they are naturally dainty and has a wider range of style variation, I find boots offer the best of both worlds when it comes to style and comfort. #WHATIWORE: Jeans and…
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I love plaid. I think plaid is perfect for winter, don’t you? I can’t think of a better pattern more suited for this tundra that’s called Canada. Let’s get one thing straight – when it comes to fashion vs. function when the temperature dips below zero, I always go for warmth and comfort. No matter…
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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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First of all, I want to take this moment to THANK YOU ALL for your continued love and support. Over the many years since we’ve published our very first blog post, we’ve grown into one of the city and the country’s most recognized and well respected blogs! Secondly, I wish you all had a great…
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It has been QUITE a WINNING week and I couldn’t be happier, grateful and thankful. Which makes perfect timing as it is also this year’s Canadian Thanksgiving! I realized over the years I had to specify which Happy Thanksgiving as the US celebrates theirs after Canada. BLUSH AND MINT: GOODBYE SUMMER, HELLO FALL In all…
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