Snipits of my life: Part 2 - My bag

Always be prepared. The traditional scout motto... and no, I was never a scout I just like to always be prepared. Which is why I like to carry EVERYTHING in my bag!! A typical fill would include:

1. iPhone
2. Wallet
3. Moleskin notebook
4. Club Monaco Sunglasses
5. Club Monaco Umbrella (you never know living in Vancouver)
6. Home AND work keys
7. Word puzzle book for sky train trips
8. A pouch full of necessities
9.Deodorant



My pouch is whole other story, as often as I must maintain my purse, I have to maintain my pouch. I include:

1. Lotion
2. Lip balm
3. Perfume
4. Liners - regular, thin & thong
5. Tampons - light, medium & heavy
6. Freshening Wipes
7. Mary Kay face wipes for oily times
8. Toothbrush & toothpicks
9. Mints
10. Bandaids
11. Tissues
12. Medications



To read "Snipits of my life: Part 1 - Skin Care" click HERE

...and yes. That IS Ryan Gossling on my phone. Go watch "Blue Valentine" :)

22 days

Its only 22 days until Lyndsey, Melissa and myself are headin off to the desert and the search still goes on until my shopping list is complete! I've decided to remove some items from the list after brining out all of my summer clothes and realizing that I do infact own... a lot.



Latest Purchases to check off the list, 2 VIX Bikinis from Club Monaco.


Vegas Shopping List

• Black basic maxi dress CHECK!
• Printed shorts CHECK!
• 1 AMAZING party dress CHECK!
• Cut out monokini (for daily pool parties...Rehab!)CHECK!!
• 2 Bikinis (preferably strapless and neutrals or a print)CHECK!!
• Dark brown wedgesCHECK!!
• Strappy sandals (that won’t cut my feet to shreds)
• Nicole OPI "Twist of Fate" Nail Lacquer !)CHECK!!

Sunny times call for sunny purchases

Due to the warm turn of the weather I've been adding in brighter pieces to my wardrobe. I have my coral clutch from Zara but it isn't the most appropriate bag for all ocassions. During a recent trip to Forever 21 I came across this mustard yellow bag that I can use for thoes brights days and outfits :)

In light of a bright day



Levi's Made & Crafted Chambray playsuit $185
Tom Binns Ethno Teknik hand-painted Swarovski crystal necklace $2,175
Michael Kors Leather and cork platform sandals $595
Alexander Wang Marti leather backpack $850

Photos taken from www.net-a-porter.com

Snipits of my life: Part 1 - Skin Care

I like to consider myself a pretty open person with certain parts of my life. I normally never reveal too much but there are the guilty times where my mouth can be the latest edition of the Times. I've been feeling a tad bit stuck lately with regards to the makeup I use, my toiletries, the accessories I collect and the clothing I wear, etc. So I've decided to make a few changes, and document them.

MY FACE | For the longest time I kept purchasing my face washes and lotions during my grocery shopping because it was the most convenient time for me. Because of this I would always go straight for Clean and Clear or Nivea. Why? I have no idea...it could be because I know the brand? It's easy? WRONG! I'm LAZY. After a long trip to Sephora and consultation from their in store skin specialist I've found my new love. Ole Henriksen provides me with the best results for my combination skin - I've been using samples for the past week and have noticed results after the first 2 days, my skin is smooth and toned with minimal pores and blemishes.

Step 1: Wash face with the "on the go cleanser" $21
Step 2: Tone face with "pick me up tonic" $21
Step 3: Moisterize skin with "truth revelead super creme with SPF 15" $46



MY EYES| I work 40 hours a week, don't sleep nearly as much as I should and find it a chore to drink water (I'm working on it!!! 8 glasses) so with more sleep and more water and less stress I've introduced myself to Mary Kay Timewise Reviatalizing Eye Serum $35. So far I have not noticed a difference and it's been 2 weeks of usage...I'll come back to this one.




MY BODY | I find that my skin can get quite dry from time to time so it's best to keep it constantly moisterized. I've been rubbing Johnson and Johnson's Baby Oil all over my skin immediately after showers and using Vaseline lotion with coco butter before bed.



Shower time is relaxation time and its also time to scrub down! I've been introduced to Consonant Body's Organic Soap with goats milk and hemp $12. My skin feel instantly reguvinated and I dont feel like I've just packed on the chemicals.



To add a smell-good to my body after the scrub down I use Olay Body scrub with ribbons and Fruits and Passion Body wash with Vanilla and Pineapple.



MY FEET | Working 9 hour days 5 days IN HEELS can really take it's toll on ones feet. I'm using Fruits and Passion Exfoliating Paste $15 and Deoderizing Mist $15. The exfoliating paste is basically a spa treatment on your feet and believe me they'll be happy. It feels like a million mini stones acting together to clean your feet and remove away dead skin. The mist is perfect for keeping your feet hydrated and odor free.

45 days and counting

There's only 45 days left until I jet off into the desert sun, and it seems so far away every time I hear Eric say "Im leaving in 5 days!" and today... "IM LEAVING THIS WEEKEND!!!" ppftt...my trip will be waaaaay funner. Trust.

Today I picked up another essential on my shopping list: Club Monaco "Lindsay" shorts.



Vegas Shopping List
• Printed romper (that doesn’t make my ass hang out of the bottom)
• Black basic maxi dress CHECK!
• Printed shorts CHECK!
• 1 AMAZING party dress CHECK!
• Cut out monokini (for daily pool parties...Rehab!)CHECK!!
• 2 Bikinis (preferably strapless and neutrals or a print)
• Dark brown wedges
• Strappy sandals (that won’t cut my feet to shreds)
• Raybans (I can’t believe I lost mine!!)
• Nicole OPI "Twist of Fate" Nail Lacquer !)CHECK!!

no explanation needed, just watch.

The Reality Show By Araki
on Nowness.com.



For full details: http://www.nowness.com/day/2011/5/17/the-reality-show-by-nobuyoshi-araki

48 days.

48 days left until I'm basking in the desert sun sippin on vodka strawberry lemonade slushies and getting ready to party it up VIP style! In another mad dash to H&M before work yesterday I landed 2 more dresses and a monokini! I must say I'm very proud of my monokini purchase considering I have cuts and bruises all over me from trying on a size too small the other day and now landing my size, LAST ONE, hiddin in a pile of nothings in the fitting room area.

But I digres... my updated checklist.
Vegas Shopping List
• Printed romper (that doesn’t make my ass hang out of the bottom)
• Black basic maxi dress CHECK!
• Printed shorts
• 1 AMAZING party dress CHECK!
• Cut out monokini (for daily pool parties...Rehab!)CHECK!!
• 2 Bikinis (preferably strapless and neutrals or a print)
• Dark brown wedges
• Strappy sandals (that won’t cut my feet to shreds)
• Raybans (I can’t believe I lost mine!!)
• Nicole OPI "Twist of Fate" Nail Lacquer !)CHECK!!

A pack of wolves roaming in the desert looking for strippers and cocaine

Ladies and gentlemen...VEGAS IS BOOKED!!! Am I excited? Uhmmm...yes you could definetly say that. In a mad dash today me and Lyndsey scurried off to the nearest H&M to find some great outfits, and success! We both walked away with some great items. I landed a dress that I posted about HERE, it'll be the perfect dress for our night at Pure Nightclub :)



Vegas Shopping List
• Printed romper (that doesn’t make my ass hang out of the bottom)
• Black basic maxi dress CHECK!
• Printed shorts
• 1 AMAZING party dress CHECK!
• Cut out monokini (for daily pool parties...Rehab!)
• 2 Bikinis (preferably strapless and neutrals or a print)
• Dark brown wedges
• Strappy sandals (that won’t cut my feet to shreds)
• Raybans (I can’t believe I lost mine!!)
• OPI "Bring On The Bling" Nail Lacquer

M-m-mint Sorbet!



I've added a new edition to the nail polish collection! I like to try new brands of nail polish so for this time around I've chosen Sally Hansen's Mint Sorbet. This will be the perfect color for thoes bright spring and summer days!