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NYE Outfit Ideas

December 29, 2014

The Details // Photos by Alex
Feather Dress, Bootlegger
Shell Blouse, Club Monaco
Headband, Barefoot Contessa
Shoes, WINNERS
Bracelet, J.Crew

Instead of spending money on a brand new sparkly dress, Alexandra and I wanted to put together a New Years outfit from our very own closets. Taking pieces that we’ve already worn, we repurposed them into something shiny and new! One of my favourite ways to achieve this is through layering, and when it comes to evening wear, it’s all about thinking slightly outside of the box. I love that Alex reinvented an old sequin frock by putting a skirt over top. Similarly, I made this old feathered dress feel new again by piling on a black shell blouse. I will definitely be wearing this on NYE too, it just screams party time!

What are your New Years Eve plans?

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Life

A Last Minute Holiday Party

December 27, 2014

The Details //

Photography by Ainsley Rose

Styling and Concept by Alexandra Grant

Party Supplies, Taffete Designs

Cozy Cabin Socks, Roots

Monogram Mugs, Chapters

Chocolate Cookies, Oh She Glows Recipe

And by party, I mean there was just two of us there. That totally constitutes a party if there’s loud Christmas music and some sugar filled lattes, right? I mean, it’s a heck of a lot more exciting than my usual Friday night, so I’m cool with calling it a party.

My friend Alex and I decided to throw together an impromptu holiday soiree using what we had already around the house. She does an awesome job of breaking down the details here, if you’d like to read more. I can certainly tell you, that some previously ordered and stowed away Taffete party supplies came in very handy. I always have wrapping tools and paper straws around for this exact reason! I also keep little gift ideas around like nail polishes and stationary. My purchasing of paper products is actually a slight addiction, so I don’t know if I should really be promoting it, but come on, can one REALLY have too many notebooks? (the answer is no…)

Alexandra also blew my mind with these One Bowl Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies from Oh She Glows. They’re nut free and gluten free and actually almost okay for you, but still taste heavenly and definitely satisfy any chocolate cravings. She whipped them up in no time and they were THE perfect treat. We brewed some lattes with her Nespresso and honestly, it was the ideal low key, but still festive gift exchange set up! Thanks so much to Ainsley for joining us and snapping a few pics. Hope you all had an amazing holiday with friends and family full of love and laughter xo

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Life

Diner en Blanc Vancouver 2014

September 16, 2014

Flower Crowns and Centre Piece from The Flower Factory

Diner en Blanc is hands down one of my favourite events of the summer. A themed picnic that’s both fun and extremely visually appealing? I mean…come on! Our second DeB experience meant that we were extra prepared with minimal items and only bite sized appetizers. Gloria at The Flower Factory made us the pretties floral crowns and I made sure not to consume all of the wine at our table this time around. Remo even custom made us a table. We’re practically Diner en Blanc experts. And I may or may not have already purchased an LWD that I plan to wear to next year’s event (justified by the wedding, of course). Thanks to Jen and Remo for once again bringing us!

AS SEEN IN: The Vancouver Sun, BC Living, Style Nine To Five, and this video.

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Home Studio

The Best Party Ever

October 28, 2013

Decor & Styling, Best Day Ever

Photography, Christie Graham

Flowers, Just Fresh Concepts

This magazine-worthy table decor is brought to you by the talented ladies of Best Day Ever. Dene and Chelsey imagined fall decor on a whole new level. I was absolutely floored to see traditional fall hues replaced with pretty pinks, hints of gold, and bright white accents. They exceeded my expectations, I was so impressed with their attention to detail.

Can we also talk about Christie Graham’s killer photography? I’ve been a huge fan of hers since she shot my friend’s wedding a few years ago and am so glad we got to work together on this. Loved her direction and ease behind the camera, this certainly won’t be the last time we collaborate.

With an upcoming wedding of my own, I’m thinking this dream team might be the perfect day-of combination – wouldn’t you agree? If you had the same thought, I have a particularly exciting giveaway coming up tomorrow featuring Best Day Ever. If you’re a bride to be (or know one) then stay tuned!

Alicia’s Wearing: Blouse and Skirt, Joe Fresh // Shoes, GUESS // Necklace and Link Bracelet, J.Crew // Studded Wrap Bracelet, Jeweliette Jewellery

Like what you see? You could WIN Best Day Ever’s Day-Of/Month-Of Wedding Coordination Package! Get all the details here.

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Beauty

{Beauty} NYE Makeup Essentials

December 31, 2012

Kahlia Adams‘ NYE Makeup Essentials:

1) Strong Brows

2) Gold Glittered Eyes

3) Dramatic Lashes (we found these at the dollar store for $2!)

4) Contoured Cheeks

5) Blue-Tones Matte Red Lipstick

Add some sequins or your favourite little black dress and you’re ready to welcome 2013 looking your absolute best!

Have a beauty or makeup question? Any how-to’s or tutorials you’d like to see?

Tweet @KahliaMakeup or book an appointment with her at kahliaadams.com!

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Style Wedding

the blackout

June 5, 2012

black lace and peplum dress from xo bella // cobalt blue pumps from h&m // elsa corsi earrings gifted // assorted gifted rings

who doesn’t love an excuse to buy a new black dress? deemed ‘the blackout’ as a bit of a marketing nerd joke (i assure you no one was intoxicated to the point of blacking out), we recently set out for a night of fun for vanessa’s stagette. and i must say, my fellow bridesmaid jessica planned a mean party here in the city!

we began the night at 1181 lounge on davie street. there’s no better way to start out than with hot, shirtless bartenders teaching us how to make cocktails! we enjoyed some drinks there before the limo picked us up for some tunes and a quick city tour.

dinner was at the reflections patio lounge at hotel georgia which was stunning! you simply cannot beat the vibe there, and we even had a mini celebrity encounter when mary zilba from the real housewives of vancouver sat at the table next to us! we then headed to granville street for some dancing and perhaps a few more drinks. was such a great evening, can’t wait for the wedding!

stay tuned for photos from vanessa’s breakfast at tiffany’s themed bridal shower, coming soon!

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Life Vancouver

Pinkberry Canada Launch at Park Royal

July 22, 2011

I apologize to those of you who have a weakness for frozen yogurt, because Pinkberry has officially opened their very first Canada location! The famous froyo chain launched their first Canadian store at The Village at Park Royal in West Vancouver. And a Pinkberry party means free frozen yogurt, some champage, and a lot of Cory Monteith. His band, Bonnie Dune, played a great set for a crowd of screaming girls (not that I was one of them or anything :P)

(Photo Credit to RF Productions via the Pinkberry Canada Facebook Page)

For my very first Pinkberry experience, I opted for a mango frozen yogurt with fresh strawberries, kiwi, and shaved milk chocolate. It’s understandable that Pinkberry is so popular. It was the perfect dessert, very light and full of flavour. Dessert for dinner is okay, right?

My date for the evening was the biggest Pinkberry fan I know, Danielle of smellydanielly.com. I drove Melissa of miss-melissa.com as well, but we got lost and ended up on a 45 minute detour. That’s a whole other story though, let’s not focus on my poor navigation skills! Also in attendance was Jen of prairiegirlinthecity.com, Lisa of sololisa.com, Alexandra of tovogueorbust.com, Jen of herwaisechoice.com, and Chloe of thisgirlscity.com. It’s always so great to see these ladies, if you don’t know their blogs already go check them out asap!

A big thanks to Lisa Kwong for the invite to such a wonderful event. I can’t wait to head back to Pinkberry to try their other flavours.

Be sure to “Like” their Facebook Page and follow them on Twitter for Pinkberry updates. Happy Friday friends xo

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Home Life

a royal party

May 1, 2011

when it comes to the royal wedding, i am a girl obsessed. it stems from a long love for all things british and that i knew prince william and catherine middleton’s wedding would be spectacular. i had to invite my closest girlfriends over to watch! last night we all got dressed up, had wine, cucumber sandwiches, cupcakes and cake pops from cakelicious, and watched all the live coverage from that morning. there aren’t many things i like more than wearing a dress and giant hair piece. sharon of posh veils hand made me this one of a kind piece just for my royal wedding party. isn’t it perfect?!

hair piece c/o posh veils // dress c/o plum // faryl robins from the dakota sample sale

i loved catherine and pippa middleton’s dresses and of course prince william and prince harry looked handsome as always. all the royal wedding coverage reminded me of my first trip to england in 2009. i happened to arrive the day before the trooping the colour at buckingham palace. none other than the royal studs themselves stood on the balcony, so close to where i was standing! and to think, i missed my one and only chance to meet prince harry and make him fall in love with me. rats!

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Style

Attn: Stylish Vancouverites

April 24, 2011

Obakki fall / winter ‘11 fashion show & after party
Thursday, April 28th, 2011 in Vancouver, BC (Canada)

FASHION SHOW @ 8PM sharp, doors @7:30PM
St.Andrews-Wesley Church at 1022 Nelson Street (Corner of Burrard and Nelson)

AFTERPARTY @ 9PM: Boneta at 1 West Cordova. Gastown.

COST: $20/ fashion show $40/ fashion show + after party
Tickets are available online at obakki.com or at the Obakki flagship store.
*Limited space available All proceeds to the Obakki Foundation

For the first time ever, Obakki is having their fall/winter 2011 fashion show open to the public with all proceeds are going to the Obakki Foundation. I will be attending with the gorgeous Laura-Beth this Thursday and am already ~~stressed about what to wear~~ super excited! If you can’t make it, the show will be streaming live on obakki.com . Hope to see you there xo

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