5 days!

Last item to cross off - Aldo sandals $35

Yup! 5 days! I only have 3 more shifts at work within thoes 9 days which will make it go by so much faster!!! It will also be time for my hand to heel after I sliced it so bad - I take the stitches out ONE DAY BEFORE I LEAVE. UGH! Due to being in pass out pain for days I took myself shopping and finished my vegas shopping list :)


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)CHECK!!
• Nicole OPI "Twist of Fate" Nail Lacquer CHECK!

Snipits of my life: Part 3 - My Accessories

My Jewelery | Jewelery to me is the cream cheese icing on top of my life! I'm a big collector of necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings and anything that I can turn into each of thoes. I have been collecting since I was in highschool and failed to stop (its especially difficult when you work at Club Monaco, and NEED everything). Since I've been collecting for so many years it's easy to continue to hold onto tarnished peices and items that I have not worn in quite a while. For thoes peices that I don't wear anymore I've donated so that hopefully someone else can love them just as I did.

I wear everything from costume jewlery to gold and silver passed down to me from my mother. One of my favorites is the collection of watches shes given me.

Purchasing jewelery can really wipe out your bank account so I've taken the hobby of making my own!! It's so much fun! Me and Eric travel to art and craft stores, flea markets and garage sales when we have time and theyre great places to find trinkets to turn into my new facvorite pieces.

** since taking these photos I've purchased more peices that I'll feature on here later.










My Bags | Much like my jewelery, I like to collect over time but donate what I don't use anymore. I have my eye on 3 great clutches at the moment all from Club Monaco but still need an everyday tote. It's always the same problem with my bags - I have the right bag, not for everyday but for right now.

today's thoughts and inspirations

doin it myself

As talked about before I'm starting to create my own jewelery and it really is easy and a lot of fun! I've found a great bead and accessories store just 5 minutes away walking distance from my apartment and I've made it a place I go to on a weekly basis (if time permits).

I've purchased all the basics that I need and make my trips for the extras.




Here are my two newest creations:

1. Pyrite stone bracelet on leather cord




2. Double chain necklace with craft beads

Missoni

Woven-knit and chain bracelet $600
Geometric acetate bib necklace $705
Woven chain necklace $655

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.