Boot-ee-full

Hooray! I've been looking for a pair of cognac colored boots for what feels like forever. I ruined the pair I had in the rain a couple years ago and I have now found an exceptional replacement.
I've been a long time lover of this brand, 80/20% by Ce Ce Chin. Every short girls best friend, these boots feature a hidden wedge that gives that extra couple inches we all love.
Big fan of the general styling of this boot without going into overkill and the small heel makes it practical and wearable for everyday outings. I bought this color in the store but I found them online and ordered the gray color from Karmaloop-should be here in a couple weeks!! Will post those when they arrive, until then, I suggest you grab a pair.

Item: 80/20% "Bernie" Bootie
Price: $219.00
Location: Little Burgandy, Vancouver (Robson St)

Romping it up.

So I have this navy cotton romper I got at Winners a few years ago, before rompers were "in". It's probably one of the most comfortable things I own, period. Like a cherished pet, that thing has gone everywhere with me. We're talking boat cruises, cabin times, Australia, not to mention I've worn it to bed a few times-truly good for everything. Everyone always likes it and asks me where I got it and sadly, it was so long ago and before rompers were all the rage, they were very hard to find and I was unable to help.
Fast forward to now where even little 16 year olds are romping around in my favorite attire, at least it makes them more available.
Now I've seen all kinds from denim to bustier styles, but I'm a fan of good old cotton. No point in making a romper sexy, it's perfect just the way it is.

Found this little guy at Aritzia, and it was on sale. (By sale I mean $5 bucks off so no hand clapping quite yet).
If you haven't noticed, heather grey is my favorite color on earth, so just felt natural that it came home with me to join it's friends found in my closet. Welcome home my new party/lounging/beach suit, the only thing better than the good ol' birthday suit.

Item: Heather Grey Romper
Price: $ 40.00 (on sale from $45.00).
Location: Aritzia, Robson St.

Now go buy your own.

Forgive me for the lack of excitement, I know these aren't the find of the year, but it's probably one of my most worn items over the last 2 years.
When Urban Outfitters opened up in Van a couple years ago, I went apes%&t. I LOVE that store. Not because it's kitchy, and scene-sterish suited, it honestly just has cool stuff available, no matter how you put it together.
They had a table with these V neck t-shirts in almost every color you could think of. I bought a white one. The girl at the cash told me I could get 2 for $28.00 instead of 1 for $18.00, so I went back and got another white one. Keep in mind that I am so a white t shirt and jeans kinda girl. It's probably my favorite everyday outfit, my weekend going out gear,and perfectly suitable for Sundays where mustering up the effort to get out of bed is about all I expend never mind attempting to look presentable.
Casual and Cool, with the right necklace or hat, nothing beats a great plain tee.
So yes, you can pretty much buy a white tee anywhere, but these are better, or at least I think so.
Cheap and Cheerful-Check
Just a little see through so you can wear a black bra underneath and not look like a tramp-Check
Look better with age-Check

I ended up buying a total of 8 white tee-shirts,and wore the hell out of all of them, brought all 8 with me to Australia, 7 made it back. They finally brought them back to Urban Outfitters and they were displayed on a nice little round table like a rainbow.
Yay.

Item: BDG Plain V-Neck T-Shirt in White/Lt Bright Blue
Price: $18 each or 2/$28.00
Location: Urban Outfitters, Granville Street

All the colors of the shirt rainbow

Old habits die hard. Perfect example of when you love something, buy it in every color it comes in.
I bought this light blue colored one last week, and I LOVED it so much I decided to go back and get some more.
It's just a simple 3/4 sleeve shirt with a cutesy little pocket on it, but it's just so easy to wear. The fabrication is cotton, but it's called "burnout" where there are little patches that are thinner than the rest of it, so it makes a pattern effect. So awesome cuz you can either be matchy matchy with a tonal tank underneath or for extra fun, mix it up with another color and it shows thorough just enough for some spunk. (But not the funky kind).

These shirts are under the label "BDG" which is Urban Outfitters label. I love pretty much anything that is made by them and these are no exception. The only problem I have with everything BDG is you have to try multiple sizes of the same shirt. By that , I don't mean try a medium and a large because they fit small, I mean one medium is teeny tiny and the other one will be swimming on you. Maybe it says something about quality, inconsistency wise, but I'm okay with it. At $18 bucks each or 2 for $28, who the hell cares? Just be prepared to spend some extra time in the change room, and don't let them look at you funny for bringing in 5 smalls, that just means you are prepared. Or, if they are giving you the stinkeye, just keep asking if they wouldn't mind grabbing you a small, 5 times over. Take that.



Item" 3/4 sleeve Burnout Tees with pocket detail
Location: Urban Outfitters
Price: $ 18 each or 2/$28.00
Note: Also comes in Rust, Grey and Mustard Ca-ca yellow. I figured 4 out of 7 colors wasn't bad.

You are what you eat.

In that case, I am a giant chicken finger.
So we've discussed before that sometimes I need a little help with my complexion to make it look like I'm surviving on more than raw hot dogs and sour cola candies. I've been using this product for a few years, and I figure it's good enough to cover up a bullet wound never mind give me an even skin tone. Miracle product title warranted with this little sucker for sure.

It's like 5 concealers in one. It's probably one of the only things I've ever bought where I actually read the info pamphlet that is included and I'm glad I did.

The green color is for redness, especially good around the nose area. Totally zaps redness around zitty kiddies too.
The lilac color is for brightening. Put it in the areas you would put a bronzer, it just sort of brightens those areas as a base before you put foundation on.
The Dark beige is for contouring. This one is probably my fav and my good friends know that my nose is not as skinny as it sometimes looks, and its this color that is doing it. Blend along the nose and under cheekbones to give you contour where you otherwise wouldn't have it. See Jennifer Lopez with and without makeup if you don't know what I'm talking about.
The light beige is for under eye circles.
The other color you can blend with any of the others to make a general concealer for any other trouble spots.

Honestly, this little disc is one of the best beauty products I've ever bought and have continued to buy for years.
I highly recommend it and even with a slightly heftier price tag than you might be used too, keep in mind it lasts for forever and you get like 5 in 1.

Item: Lise Watier Portfolio
Price: $29.99
Location: Shoppers Drug Mart

Get buck in here

I love antlers. A while back I was OBSESSED with finding anything with them on it-a ring, a necklace etc.
I was in NY a few years ago and I bought this necklace at a typical "artist market". I chatted with the designer and talked him down a few bucks and took his card. I'm sure he didn't think much of a Canadian chick telling him he would "make it" one day because his jewelry was seriously rad,but I told him he would anyways.
I suppose I lucked out because at the time, I paid $100 bucks for my necklace. You can imagine my surprise when I ended up seeing my exact necklace at the Block in Gastown about a year later. While I'm not sure if they still carry the line, when they had my necklace, it was priced at $230.00.

Although this isn't something I bought recently, it's still relevant because it's just as wicked as the day I bought it. I looked it up online and the line is doing really well and has expanded into new collections. Unfortunately, I won' be making a trip back to NY anytime soon so I'm thinking I might just have to fork over the major cash for the matching ring I just found on line. In my opinion,when it comes to jewelry, the bigger the better. Ain't gonna have no prob'ems when I'm wearing this bad boy soon...


If you've got the cash to drop, do it, they ship to Canada.

Item: Digby and Iona Deer Necklace (From the Hunter series)
Price: $230.00 USD for the Necklace on the website http://www.digbyandiona.com/
$330.00 USD for the Ring.
Location: online at http://www.digbyandiona.com or you can try and see if the block still carries it.

MMM I could just eat you...

Was what this one guy said to me when I wore this scent. Guys rarely comment on your clothes, shoes or anything else they deem to be girl nonsense but I can honestly say never have I gotten so many compliments from MEN as when I wear this perfume. Best described as reminiscent of your childhood days spent at a fair eating cotton candy, it has an air of sweetness that unlike real sugar, doesn't deposit itself nicely on your ass. While some might consider it sickly sweet, it seems to leave random strangers wanting to take a bite out of you, and hey, if he's cute, maybe that's not such a bad thing.

I'll always be loyal to Angel for my go to scent, but I wear this one occasionally with only good reaction from both men and women.
Guys have asked me what I'm wearing because they want to get it for their girlfriends before they take a bite out of my neck and have to explain themselves. For Real, this stuff draws dudes in like real candy, or perhaps a ham sandwich is a better metaphor to use in this case.

If you don't have a signature scent , rock this one in the meantime, I promise you won't regret it.

Item: Aquolina Pink Sugar Perfume Spray
Location: Available at Sephora and Urban Outifitters
Price: Sorry...not positive but if you can get it across the border of the above mentioned stores, it's worth it, you'll save a few bucks. Otherwise I think it's in the 30-40 dollar range depending on the size. My sis bought me a purse sized one I'm using now and it rules.

Wittner=Heaven

While none of these are easy to get (order internationally), they are worth every penny to get them shipped here.
I was in Australia for a year and came across what might be considered a store like Aldo ,"Wittner",with locations in every mall and generally the most popular shoe store. Unlike most chain stores, they truly offer unique and fashion forward styles that rival designer brands at an affordable price.

These 3 pairs were and are still at the top of my favorites list of shoes I've ever bought and I imagine, always will be. I've been stopped I can't tell you how many times by girls wanting to know where I got them(and you know how hard it is to compliment another chick right?). The bad news is I bought them in Australia (the zebra pair was sent to me by my best friend who remains in Australia still) but the good news is they ship internationally. The black ones at the bottom might look like polka dots, but they are actually silver studs, HOT.

Hands down the most comfortable heels I've ever owned. They all have built in platforms so although they look a little high, makes them all the more easy to walk in. Not to mention they reek of a sense of style, and perfectly capture my "rock star on a day off look". As a guide, I am a size 6 shoe, and all 3 pairs I bought from Wittner are a "37", so I'm guessing if you are a size 8, you would want to order a "39".

I know why I'm not married yet, it's because I'm already in love, with these shoes.

Item: Zoe Wittner Pumps, various styles (check website, the zebra print ones are on sale!) http://www.wittner.com.au/shop/home.aspx
Location: Australia
Price-$169-199.00AUD each. (Keep in mind our money is worth more so generally that means a few bucks off, yay!)