I love to shop. Yes, I should get this tattooed on my body, but that would be tacky. Instead, I'll just write about my obsession here, where more people can read my words.
I am Addicted to Online Shopping
I Took A Walk On The Wild Side. And Now I'm Paying For It. Literally.
by: Loukia Zigoumis
Beauty With Heart: Falling In Love With The Body Shop Again
Bonus: A Sweet Giveaway For You!
by: Loukia Zigoumis
For as long as I can remember, I have been a fan of The Body Shop. It started years and years ago, with a tube of strawberry lip gloss. From there, I discovered Vanilla Perfume Oil, and of course, White Musk perfume. And when I first tried the Brush On Bronzing Beads, I fell in love. My favourite purchase from The Body Shop, though has always been the Coconut Body Butter. It's my most favorite body lotion and I use it every single day.
It was one of the biggest news stories in Ottawa a few months ago. It caused major traffic delays, people took time off of work, and it was the number one story on the evening news. What could this exciting news be? Oh, only the fact that the largest IKEA in Canada was about to open its doors in Ottawa, that's all. Yes, it was a big deal, and yes, it is awesome that the city I live in is home to an IKEA of this size.
Spring Forward: What I'm Looking Forward to Wearing!
Colour, wedge heels, and dresses, oh, my!
by: Loukia Zigoumis
Last week, when I stepped outside, I could see grass. It was ugly, brown grass, but it was grass, nonetheless. Of course this week all my excitement for an early spring was forgotten because winter decided to dump a huge winter snowstorm on me. I know March is going to give it to us good, too, but I'm prepared for that last blast of winter that we'll inevitably face before we can finally shed our winter boots and socks, because you know what? Winter is MY Hunger Games. I will survive. Because damn it, I want to wear my flip flops again!
How to Shop With Your Children Without Losing Your Sanity
Follow five simple rules for shopping bliss
by: Loukia Zigoumis
One of the things I loved the most about taking a winter vacation to south Florida was spending hours in my favourite shopping centre, Aventura Mall. After a day of swimming in the ocean and sipping pina coladas by the pool, I'd get on my serious shopping shoes (read: comforable flats) and make my way to this heavely, beautiful, mall where I'd visit all the stores we didn't have in Ottawa.
The Seven Stages of Shopping Grief
What Do You Mean They Only Go Up To A Size Four?
by: Loukia Zigoumis
You know when you go shopping to buy something specific? You are a woman on a mission, and you will not stop until you find just what you are looking for. In your mind, you will walk into your favourite store, and the first thing you'll see when you walk in will be 'the item' that you have so desired. You walk quickly, with a light bounce in your step, because you're happy. Shopping always makes you happy, and today is no exception. I LOVE to shop.
Happy 2012, everyone!
Here we are, at the beginning of a new year. There are still quite a few months before the end of the world, so instead of talking about that, let's talk about something more fun!
I don't know about you, but I dream about having my own shopping assistant. I would love to have someone who calls me to tell me that the dress I've had my eyes on for weeks is finally on sale. I would love to have someone to do all of the hard work for me so all I have to do is show up to pay for all of the great deals. I'm a big-time shopper, but I also like to think I'm pretty wise when I shop, and like most people, I love a good bargain.
This past weekend, I turned 35. Rather than get upset about turning another year older, I was thankful. Thankful to be 35, and thankful to be celebrating with my entire family: my husband, my children, my parents, and my sister and her family.
Today is a hot and sunny day, and I spent it in the pool with my children. We are enjoying these last few days of summer together, doing typical 'summer' activities; camp, swimming, visits to the park and visiting the local festivals and fairs.
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The Face, The Voice, The Blog!
Loukia is the busy mom of two little boys who has been blogging for five years. She loves to spend her spare time with her children and when she's not playing at the park, reading to her boys, or eating Goldfish crackers off the floor, she is usually shopping.
A self-declared shopaholic, Loukia was selected as one of Ottawa's Top Three Fashion Bloggers by Ottawa Magazine, and one of Top Six Fashion Bloggers with The Ottawa Citizen. Loukia co-hosted the Cosmetics Gala at The Bay, representing Estee Lauder and emceed the grand opening of Lilac Lingerie, an upscale lingerie store in Ottawa's Westboro neighbourhood. Loukia covers fashion, shopping and entertainment events in Ottawa, Toronto, and New York City such as Ottawa Fashion Week, TIFF, the Tommee Tippee launch in NYC, and the ShopWise event in Toronto.
Loukia used to work in television and radio as a news writer and on-air reporter, and completed internships at CBS TV in Washington D.C. and Entertainment Tonight in Hollywood, California.
If there is anything you need to know about shopping, Loukia is your go-to girl. She has the inside scoop on the latest fashion trends, make-up, bags, shoes, clothes and toys for kids, what's hot for your house, what's cool on the patio...and everything in between.
Follow Loukia on Twitter: @mrsloulou
Visit her at: loulousviews.com
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