5% and a little more that catches my eye

It's mid week and I've been doing a lot of rest and relaxation. I had a second surgery yesterday that was prompted due to some major bleeding near my first operation, scary stuff. Only 5% of patients reach that side effect and naturally I would be in that percentile! During these rougher days I've been keeping busy as well with my I See Noise prints - which by the way I have just re-stocked the shop and added 2 new prints! Check them out HERE.

If you're following me on Instagram then you know what's been catchng my eye lately - if not, here ya go!

From left to right:

Myself before the #OscarsAtCinema event in H&M dress and BCBG necklace / My new good read / A special gift for the first 50 shoppers at the Vancouver Blogger Clothing Sale March 17th @ The Waldorf Hotel / Essie Borrowed & Blue / A sparkle mani on a stranger / Arm party from my second surgery yesterday

Stay tuned next week for a great post on shopping finds and a new giveaway!

Pre-Vday Recap

Thank you to everyone who joined myself,  Lyndsey & Tamar on our Girl Pre-Vday Bash! Your Instagram "like" entries were much appreciated! The winner of the giveaway is Shantytown! Email me at randasall@gmail.com for your prize :)

Also a big thank you to Lyndsey and Tamar for joining me on this day - I love spending quality time with you ladies (even though I was on my Twitter and Instagram the entire time...!)

This was such a greaty day to spend with the girls I love! Vday isn't about couples, it's about the ones you love.

Have you done a Pre-Vday Bash with your best girls? What did you do?

Tamar & Lyndsey with their hand made LOVE+MARK'D cards by Olivia Lovenmark of Style Struck. Tamar with her first I See Noise print.

Orange, Tropical and Raspberry Mimosas & Fruit bowl at Milestones.

Pedicures at Pure Nail Bar

A fun filled shopping trip to Muse Social Fashion House with treats in tow! Thanks Christine!

More shopping at H&M and BCBG. I can show you what I got on Wednesday's post of "Shopping Finds"!

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PS. Erin from The Sparkle is having a giveaway of one of my great I See Noise prints! Be sure to check it out to win!!

Shopping Finds - Boxing Day

I hope everyone is still enjoying their holiday - only 3 more days until we get to countdown to the new year!

For us Canadians Boxing Day was just 2 days ago and it's equivalent to Black Friday in the US. When I was younger I wouldn't miss a boxing day and had to go to every mall with my friends just to buy items we didn't need. It's been about 2-3 years since I made plans to go shopping on the day because the sales just weren't good enough to get out of bed for. This year they were! BCBG had 50% - 60% off the entire store and it was insane I couldn't even breathe in there and if I had more patience I would have tried on clothes but stuck with accessories. The Gap was up to 60% off, Top Shop was super cheap and the line up for shoes was like an hour long. The Cross Decor and Design was up to 80% off and you wouldn't believe what I got for what price. I'll show you in a post tomorrow! My mindset for shopping was "great deals to take me into my Spring wardrobe".

However, amongst all of the fun boxing day shopping I was incredibly peeved off by the sales associates at The Room at The Bay. I wasn't trying anything on from The Room but was from The White Space and they were refusing to allow me to try on clothes in their fitting rooms because it's only for customers who are purchasing from The Room - even though my friend wanted shoes from there. I felt embarrassed and inferior and waited until a room opened. The sales woman let me try on the clothing and I have never felt so bad trying on clothes, I left with a horrible taste in my mouth. You're telling me that I can't try on clothing that is all on the same floor and from the same store in a certain fitting room area? Talk about segregation.

Anyways, now to my finds!


I got this great hat, perfect for the colder days and great for the early Spring months! Only $27 after 50% off at BCBG. The scarf is from the Gap and only $13.97 after discount. It's an easy way to add a pop of color to my outfits without going overboard.


I nabbed this ring from BCBG for only $14! I saw it for the first time on Jen from Her Waise Choice and had to have it.


Top Shop was a great place to find some deals, IF you can find your size. The top was only $25 and a great color addition to my wardrobe. The pants were $38 and unfortunately I bought the wrong size and have to return them today. I hope they have my size!

I purchased some more items from The Cross and Winners for my place and will show you tomorrow!

What amazing deals did you find during your Boxing Day spree?? Let me know!

Your Monday Must-Haves

How was your weekend? The weather in Vancouver was extra nice the past few days with beaming sunshine which put me in a great mood outfit wise - no black at all! Friday was low key just a night in with Eric and some fun errands around Vancouver. Saturday was particularity nice since I got to have a great brunch date with a friend at Glowbal in Yaletown and Sunday brought a ton of Christmas joy. I spent the day with Eric first going bright and early to the Vancouver Flea Market then to our favorite craft store on Main Street - Urban Source. We then spent the rest of the day with his family drinking hot home made mochas, decorating the house, smelling freshly baked Christmas cookies and listening to holiday music! It finally feels like the holidays!

Here are a few things that made me smile over the weekend!


An icy cool arm party - All bracelets from Club Monaco and silver square bracelet from BCBG.


My fantastic flea market find $5 haggled at half the price!


Another great flea market find - white T-bar necklace stand $10. I wish I bought 2!


Holiday macaroons from the Muse Fashion Social House Holiday Event - it was my breakfast of champions.


Multicolored tags from Paper Poet in New West 35 cents each or 25 for $5.00 .


An encouraging quote on a large mug - Chapters 50% off sale, only $6!

Holiday Wish List Numero Uno

There are only 39 days left until I get to run towards the glistening Christmas tree and tear open all of my long awaited presents! Don't get me wrong, I know that's not the only part of Christmas ;).

I didn't even realize how much time there was left to get presents for 10 people but I'm happy to say that last night I finally got a start at the 8 year anniversary party at The Cross Design and Decor! I can't share with you what I purchased but I got 2 wicked presents for Eric and 1 present for his sister, Tara.

I tend to not have a lot on my wish lists but this year there's been a whole shabang of items that I want! Here is my Christmas wish list (items under $100) PART UNO!!



1. H&M blazer $69.95
2. BCBG Pave ball earbuds $40
3. BCBG gem and chain bracelet $48
4. The Cross Decor & Design Silver Morracan tea glass $14
5. Le Chateau fold over clutch $49.95
6. Le Chateau clutch (but in black or brown) $49.95
7. Yves Saint Laurent Style $40
8. BCBG snake bangle $18
9. Marc By Marc Jacobs brass and glass crystal studs $48
10. H&M blazer $59.95
11. The Cross Decor & Design Ornate frame $44

My first outfit post!

Ok, so I caved...no biggie. I decided it was time I posted my own outfits! I'm not sure how often I can do this but I'm going to try every couple of days. This one wasn't even planned - we were at Ikea on a shopping trip and decided since I have my new camera I may as well take a photo :)

What do you think? Should I post some more?!






Club Monaco 'Sabrina' dress, 'Haley' sweater, 'Diana' leggings, Joe Fresh booties, BCBG necklace, Guess mens watch, Club Monaco bracelet