Here are some pictures of a few great new products from Revlon, which I received courtesy of the Revlon Selects program. Scroll down to the bottom to watch my review!
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| Revlon diamond collection nail file |
Thursday, December 20, 2012
New Revlon Nail Products
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Cafés, Crêpes, Cupcakes And Cashmere
There is no better way to start off the weekend than going out for Saturday brunch with fantastic company. Some of my fellow French conversation class ladies and I visited Celestin on Mount Pleasant Road in Toronto last weekend.
Il n'y a pas de meilleure façon de commencer le week-end que d'aller pour le samedi brunch avec des gens fantastiques. Nous avons visité Celestin sur Mount Pleasant Road, à Toronto la semaine dernière.
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Joe Fresh Makeup Review
I always get suckered into the simple and clean displays of Joe Fresh makeup at my local Loblaws. After picking up a few of their products, I not only appreciate their display now, but also their impressive quality. Here are a few swatches of my favourite products from the brand:
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| Joe Fresh matte lipstick in rose, coral. Lip gloss in praline |
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| Covergirl lipstick in heavenly as a comparison, then top-bottom: Joe Fresh matte lipstick in coral, rose, lip gloss in praline |
Au centre-ville de Toronto
Last week I went on an early morning shopping trip to the Eatons Centre, with the beautiful Akkila visiting from uni in Ottawa. My day started off very well; I gracefully woke up before my alarm. Unless I'm having a bad dream, this never happens. So everything was all rainbows and flowers, until I was sitting on the subway and looked into my bag...
Yes, the battery decided to stay in my wall instead of joining us on our journey. Greaaaatttttt. iPhone pics and an extra few pounds to lug around. Ahh c'est dommage...
Sunday, December 2, 2012
My Most Recent Buys
Babyliss
$58 - johnlewis.com
Instead of fighting the crowds on Black Friday, I made my purchases online. I found some perfect t-shirts from Club Monaco wit cute little zipper at the back...
$58 - johnlewis.com
Instead of fighting the crowds on Black Friday, I made my purchases online. I found some perfect t-shirts from Club Monaco wit cute little zipper at the back...
Je voudrais...
bananarepublic.gap.com
Activewear pants
lululemon.com
J.Crew slim fit pants
jcrew.com
ALDO leather wedge shoes
aldoshoes.com
Aldo shoes
$80 - asos.com
FOSSIL bangle watch
macys.com
Books with Style The Little Dictionary Of Fashion
shopbop.com
A classic trench, animal print shoes, cute sweats, a super chic watch, ridiculously comfy black pants, and a good read. Hey, Santa... listen up!
Un trench classique, chaussures imprimé animal, pantalons de survêtement mignons, une montre chic, confortable pantalon noir et une bonne lecture. Hey, Santa... écoutez!
Madeline,
xx
Activewear pants
lululemon.com
J.Crew slim fit pants
jcrew.com
ALDO leather wedge shoes
aldoshoes.com
Aldo shoes
$80 - asos.com
FOSSIL bangle watch
macys.com
Books with Style The Little Dictionary Of Fashion
shopbop.com
A classic trench, animal print shoes, cute sweats, a super chic watch, ridiculously comfy black pants, and a good read. Hey, Santa... listen up!
Un trench classique, chaussures imprimé animal, pantalons de survêtement mignons, une montre chic, confortable pantalon noir et une bonne lecture. Hey, Santa... écoutez!
Madeline,
xx
The Little Things
Amidst the stress of our busy lives, there is always a need for a few little happy reminders to make us smile.
Au milieu du stress de nos vies trépidantes, il y a toujours le besoin de petits choses pour nous faire sourire.
My halloween nails, done free-hand by yours truly. They were definitely worth the time.
Mes ongles pour l'halloween que j'ai peint à main levée. Ils valaient le temps qu'il a fallu...
Friday, October 26, 2012
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Shades of Bordeaux
The leaves start to change colour, tans fade, long sleeves come out, ahhhhh autumn has finally arrived.
Les feuilles commencent à changer de couleur, on porte les t-shirts à manches longues, ahhhhh automne est arrivé.
Les feuilles commencent à changer de couleur, on porte les t-shirts à manches longues, ahhhhh automne est arrivé.
I love playing with deep, royal colours in the fall but keeping the look fresh with light basics.
J'aime jouer avec des couleurs profondes et royaux en automne et mélange avec des vêtements essentiels...Saturday, October 6, 2012
My Happy Place
Whenever I am at home, I am almost always in my room. It seems like I switch up little parts of my decor every few weeks to keep it looking fresh and appealing. Here are a few highlights of my room that make me happy to be home.
Quand je suis chez-moi, je suis toujours dans ma chambre. Je change des petites parties de ma décoration tous les quelques semaines pour garder une apparence fraiche et attrayant. Voici quelques parties de ma chambre qui me rendent heureuse.
A collection of vintage and new Chanel products and makeup.
Une collection de produits de Chanel...
Friday, August 17, 2012
Friday, August 10, 2012
Striped Tee and Platforms
The popular chiffon maxi dresses and skirts provide a very chic and classy appearance without adding extra weight or warmth. This is key in the hot summer months, especially when you need to hide unsightly legs. Paired with a simple striped tee, the cute pop of pink adds a fresh twist to a basic black and white outfit.
Skirt- F21
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Levi Cutoffs
Theres nothing like a good pair of jean cutoffs in the summer. As long as everything remains concealed, they provide a very laid-back, cool feel to any summer time look. These vintage Levis were bought at Urban Outfitters, as part of their "urban renewal" section where they spruce up vintage items and resell them.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
BURGUNDY- The Colour of Fall 2012
It shouldn't be a shock to frequent shoppers hearing that the most popular colour for fall is burgundy. Almost every store has cleared out its summer merchandise, leaving lots of space for new fall arrivals! This has to be my favourite time of the year, not only because my birthday is around the corner, but also because fall fashion is absolutely amazing. H&M has an entire range of burgundy pieces, some of which I have happily added to my wardrobe. With the help of my sister's new found burgundy items, we have quite the collection and are so excited to start piecing things together for autumn outfits.
BUT, it's still summer! So instead of dressing up in pants and sweaters and dying of heat exhaustion, here are a few inspirational shots from the most recent F/W runways.
BUT, it's still summer! So instead of dressing up in pants and sweaters and dying of heat exhaustion, here are a few inspirational shots from the most recent F/W runways.
Victoria Beckham, Gucci, Alexandre Vauthier, Derek Lam, Marc Jacobs
Monday, July 23, 2012
HowTo Stop Rings from Turning your Fingers Green
Have you ever put on a fancy new ring, and found that it left a horrid green or black mark on your finger while wearing it? Well, I have your solution! Watch the video below to find out how you can temporarily stop your rings from turning your fingers a different colour.
Hope you enjoyed the tip!
Madeline,
xx
Hope you enjoyed the tip!
Madeline,
xx
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Visiting Alberta: Calgary Stampede
The Calgary Stampede celebrated its 100 year anniversary this year. Named the "Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth", the stampede was definitely an event to remember. It kinda reminded me of Toronto's Exhibition, but about 20x better.
To sum it up in a few words, we watched many amazing shows, experienced the famous rodeo, had some great food, heard fun music, won cool prizes, watched the most intense fireworks ever and sported our cowboy hats with pride...
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Nail Art
I've always loved buying nail polish and doing my nails. It started off as a few pink and red shades, and has now turned into a rainbow of colours and textures overflowing from my bathroom drawer. I've really gotten into perfecting my nail art skills in the past few years, and I'm definitely known for my intense easter themed nails. While looking through my photo library, I've decided to share some of my most favourite nail looks from the past two or three years. Expect some new and improved nail art posts in the near future.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Summer Trends: Runway vs. Realway
Spring/Summer 2012 shows happened a few months back and were not the most impressive or striking in my eyes. There weren't very many new and exciting trends compared to last years s/s shows. Most of the trends I found were ultimately carried on from the fall/winter 2011 shows. Nevertheless, I am a big fan of the current summer looks and have compiled a list of my favourites!
White
Such an easy way to feel fresh and stylish when the days are hot and sunny. When pairing whites, it is crucial to look at the shades of both pieces in different light- a more stark and vivid white will not pair well with a more beige toned soft white!
Runway:
L to R: 3.1 Phillip Lim, Derek Lam, The Row, Helmut Lang
Realway:
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Holt Renfrew Calgary Event
Last week, my family and I visited Calgary for the Stampede and to do some hiking in the Rockies. We stayed at my dad's condo for the visit since he lives there part time for work. We were roaming the streets one day and decided to stop into Holt Renfrew to see if anything was going on. To our surprise, the store was celebrating the Stampede in full swing. They had complementary popcorn and drinks, and a really cute photo booth!
The props..
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Saturday, June 30, 2012
New York City
Just last week I went on a short 4-day trip to New York with my sister Lauren. It was such a memorable weekend, jam-packed with lots of shopping and sightseeing. We stayed in the beautiful Morgans Hotel which definitely felt like home, even after the first night.
The view from the penthouse of our hotel, Morgans New York
Made in Toronto!?
Made in Toronto is definitely something you don't hear every day. But hey, Roots knows what's good.
xx
I initially came across this bag:
Marc by Marc Jacobs Too Hot to Handle Satchel
and completely fell head over heels...
$398.00
I was crushed. Heartbroken by the near $400 price tag, with shipping, close to $500, for this dreamy bag. I knew at that point that it was up to me to begin the hunt for my "perfect black leather satchel" with:
-no excessive hardware, buckles, sparkles, gems, logos, prints, feathers, other tacky non-classy fixings.
Unless I honestly could not find anything else and this little baby happened to cross my shopping path in NYC, I might have to surrender the cash for such a timeless investment piece.
Now, about one month later, here I am browsing the Roots website for their new arrivals. I type "satchel" into the search bar, and this appears:
Roots Selina Satchel
I couldn't believe my eyes. Even though it had a more rounded frame (the design quickly growing on me) and gold hardware, the "made in Toronto" label and pink satin interior completely won me over. It was on sale, and came to a much more affordable price.
Roots bag are truly timeless and are hand crafted to perfection. Seeing as how nearly every piece found in stores today is made offshore in Asia or South America, finding a home-grown (Italian leather) investment piece really does mean something to me. I toted this fantastic piece around New York with me and it doesn't cease to make me smile and feel proud whenever someone asks, "where did you find that bag?!".
xx
Friday, June 29, 2012
Grecian Inspired Look in H&M
If you haven't already noticed, there could potentially be at least one piece from H&M in each of my looks. It just so happens that today, I am COMPLETELY covered in Hennes & Mauritz!
... didn't know it stood for that, eh?
The spring pieces at H&M won me over at first glance. I wore this outfit to dinner with my mom and sisters at a great restaurant called Spice Route on King St. in Toronto.
... didn't know it stood for that, eh?
The spring pieces at H&M won me over at first glance. I wore this outfit to dinner with my mom and sisters at a great restaurant called Spice Route on King St. in Toronto.
Shirt, Shoes, Skirt - H&M
Bag- Vintage