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Easy Breezy

July 16, 2014
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The Details // Photos by Jamie Lauren
Dress, Pixie Market
Booties, Miz Mooz
Hat, H&M
Assorted Gold Cuff Bracelets, Olivia Solie
Wrap Bracelet, Alden Rae
Rings, Pandora

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Photography by the amazing Jamie Lauren
Whew!  What a month July has been so far.  I mean, we had TWO weddings on Saturday, as well as all the pre-wedding events leading up to the big day.  I’ve been going to tennis lessons twice a week.  My dad turned 60 (haiiiii, Wildawg).  I’ve still been trying to eat clean. I’m leaving for Vegas next week.  And yes, those last two points are related.  Work has been so much because I took on a ton of new responsibilities, but we all know that also means doubling the workload.  PLUS it’s just friggin summer.  This means that sometimes I say screw it and just close my computer to get outside and find the nearest caesar/sangria/margarita/doesn’t really matter.   That sunset walks > everything else and that getting a decent tan is a genuine concern.  I love this time of year for its high temperatures and high energy.  Nothing beats summer in the city!

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Life

Dear Summer,

July 8, 2014
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Photos are not all mine. Sourced from here, here, here, this one is mine, here, and here.


Things are so hectic right now.  I had to order a Venti Iced Americano today.  A VENTI!  It’s kind of embarrassing carrying a coffee drink of that size around town.  You’re basically telling everyone what kind of day you’re having.  I also may or may not have eaten two and a half coconut buns for lunch this afternoon.  The caffeine made me do it…?  What I’m eventually going to get at, is that even though things are busy, it’s okay because my gosh is it gorgeous out.  It’s tough to complain when it’s twenty six degrees (Celsius for anyone who’s confused by how low that sounds) because summer is ultimately so awesome.  And even though this week is going to be a crazy one, it’s all that much more tolerable when you squeeze in a pre-dinner game of tennis, or have the option of an evening stroll complete with an instagram worthy sunset.  Throw in some weekend beach time, and you’re set!Happy Tuesday, you rascals xo

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Style

Happy Canada Day

July 1, 2014
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Photo by Noelle
Just sporting an oh-so-Canadian red and white colour combination today.  All in honour of this great country’s birthday.  Also to remind you that you too could have this ahhhmazing silk Obakki dress.  Just got to hop on over to this post and enter the giveaway!
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Style

Obakki Love + A Giveaway

June 27, 2014
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The Details // Photos by Noelle
Silk Dress with Curved Hem, c/o Obakki (and on sale right now)
Necklace, J.Crew
Envelope Clutch, Marc by Marc Jacobs
Shoes, Le Chateau c/o
Arrow Bracelet, Olive + Piper 
LOVE bracelet, Jeweliette Jewelry
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Surprise!  Another day, another giveaway.  I’m starting to feel like Oprah giving away all these freebies lately.  YOU GET A CAR, YOU GET A CAR, AND YOUUUU GET A CAR*! (*and I hope you realize that by car, I mean you could possibly win an Obakki piece).
If you don’t know them already, Obakki is an amazing local Vancouver company that puts just as much emphasis on fashion as they do on philanthropic work with their Obakki Foundation.  I love their effortlessly beautiful, classic styles for the modern working woman like you and I!  That’s why I’m soooo excited to give you the chance to WIN a piece of your choice for the online Obakki Collection (value not to exceed $400).  This one is open worldwide too – woot!  See the details below, and good luck fashionistas xo
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Style

Lady In Orangey Red

June 24, 2014
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The Details //
Everything is awesome and from Front and Company

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Styling by Lydia of Syle is Style
Photography by Grace of Fashion Narcissist

This post is in honour of The World Cup.  Not really, but we did happen to take these photos on a soccer (football) field.  Very Bend It Like Beckham – but like, the scene where they get mini makeovers and go clubbing and Keira Knightley wears that totally late 90’s backless crop top.  I love that movie, such a classic.  Anyway, another look from the amazing day of styling fun with Front and Company.  I never in a million years thought I could wear an a-line lace dress, nevermind one with a dropped hem!  It really does come down to trying styles on to learn what is figure flattering.  Which isn’t always set in stone, as this really is something that can aadjust with different trends and any change in your body shape.  Maybe some people never change clothing sizes (luuuucky), but I’m not one who is blessed with the ability to still be able to fit into my jeans from high school.  And yes, I do have a pair of size 28 low waist, no pocket jeans in a bin under my bin that I am determined to one day put on after losing an obscene amount of weight in a short period of time for my very own Miranda-esque moment a la Sex and The City.  The pipe dream.

What I’m really here to say is that WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!  Go to Front and Company and enter to WIN a $100 gift card so you can go buy this lace dress fo yo self.  It’s the very last day to enter this awesome giveaway, so you better act fast!

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Life Style

This + That, But Mostly This

June 21, 2014
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Not even technically qualified to for this feature, but it’s pretty darn cool anyway

This is also pretty bad ass
You guys, I think I need this particular skirt in my life…

Can’t wait to shoot with this talent next week

We’ve totally all been there, so this article had me in stitches
Chillin out maxin relaxin all cool with this tune
Thanks for pinning the heck outta this post, I’m basically taking over Pinterest
This just in and I can’t get enough
Happy Summer Solstice xo
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Style Vancouver

Front and Company Favourites + A Giveaway!

June 18, 2014
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From Front and Company:
Brixton green straw hat $49
Lumiere white sleeveless collared top $34
Pink Martini floral pants $78
White stone bracelet $14
Black and white sunglasses $16
Chinese Laundry “Indigo Girl” black cutout ankle boots $138

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Styling by Lydia of Syle is Style
Photography by Grace of Fashion Narcissist
Talk about a dream collaboration!  Front and Company is one of my favourite Vancouver shopping destinations.  I mean, even Florence Welch shops there when she’s in town!  Had a blast putting looks together with Lydia and getting to take photos with Grace.  Most importantly, hop on over to their blog and leave them a comment for your chance to WIN a $100 Front and Company gift card!
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Beauty

How To: Lise Watier Eden Tropical Look

June 17, 2014
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Product Details //
Lise Watier Palette Eden Tropical Eye Shadows $43
Lise Watier Smokey Kohl Velours in Noir $20
Lise Watier Eden Tropical Bronzing Powder $38
Lise Watier Blush Creme Satin in Coral Paradise $24
Lise Watier Hydra Kiss Colour Balm in Rose Eden $22

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Super Base
Start with your usual base.  I’m very low maintenance when it comes to skin, so I usually just do a moisturizer with SPF and then spot conceal as needed using this.  If I want to feel extra done up or am noticing major dark under eye circles, then I will do a tinted moisturizer (this one is my favourite).  Then, I always do my brows next, for no apparent reason.  I fill them in with my Bombay Brow Bar eyebrow shadow in ‘Ash’ and lightly seal that with the wax.

Cheeky Monkey
I use the coral creme blush every day.  Using my ring finger, I smile and VERY lightly apply it in a diagonal upwards motion on the apples of my cheeks.  I then use the Bronzer to slightly contour the cheeks and brush around where needed.

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Green Eyes, You’re The One I Wanted To Find
I used an eye shadow brush to apply the darker green on my lids.  I started in the middle of the lid and pat the shadow down since it’s such a bold hue.  I then applied the lighter green around my eye ducts and carefully along the bottom lash line.  I played around from there using my finger to blend in the crease area and applying the lighter green if needed.  The green needed a definitive contrast, so I applied a black pencil liner along both the top and bottom lash lines.  Curled my lashes and applied this mascara to complete the eyes.

Kiss and Make Up
The HYDRA KISS is such a great day time lip colour.  It’s super low maintenance and applies very easily.  Plus, the Rose Eden colour was a fun contrast to the green eyes.

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Photography by Alexandra Grant

With the summer sunshine ahead, it was the perfect time to give Lise Watier’s Limited Edition Eden Tropical Collection a try. This was probably my very first adventure into green eye shadow – ever.   I recently received a hot tip from a professional makeup artist that it’s time to get used to colourful eyes.  Which is always funny, since we all just started getting used to a bold lip colour again.  Sigh, how trends move along so quickly!  Anyway, I have to say that it wasn’t as scary as I thought it was going to be.  It’s definitely a look that all of us can easily achieve with a little trial and error 🙂

Thanks to Lise Watier for letting me take this collection our for a test run!  If you have any questions about the look, be sure to let me know in the comments below.

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