Sometimes the days just slip by - before you know it, gift-giving has started BUT your holiday shopping is far from complete! If this describes your life at the moment - don't worry - I have 5 gift suggestions that are easy to track down. Bonus - each gift has a charitable donation included in the purchase price - so you get extra credit for giving gifts that help others too! Not only will you get a warm fuzzy feeling from being generous - no one will notice that your gift might be a tiny bit on the late side!
The holiday season can get very expensive... buying gifts, entertaining guests, travelling to see family... sometimes your budget may not stretch to a new holiday wardrobe. That's why the Frenzied Fashionista and I decided to create the "Shop Your Closet" series. We wanted to demonstrate how you can take a staple that you already own, and wear it multiple ways for different holiday events.
The winter holidays are one of the busiest social seasons of the year. From office parties to family get-togethers, there are always so many events to attend! Thankfully, your hairstyle does not need to be something to stress about because there's something for every type of event and outfit. From a sleek ponytail to a glam topknot or loose curls—if you have shoulder-length hair and are looking for some new hairstyles to try, here are ways to easily recreate these fun and simple holiday hairstyles.
With the season's first snowfall behind us, there's no denying it - winter weather is officially here to stay! Going anywhere with kids takes twice as long - there's lots of bundling-up and layering- before heading out the door. And when it comes school-age kids with outdoor recesses, snow days take extra planning because you want your child to enjoy the outdoors WITHOUT becoming a popsicle! Here's a checklist of 5 snow-day essentials to make sure your kids have all the gear they need to stay warm and have fun:
I love getting dressed up and wearing makeup - and I've never grown out of the excitement of giving makeovers. At family parties you'll find me applying makeup on my aunts, cousins... pretty much anyone who'll let me get near them with a blush brush!
What’s better than treating yourself to luxe beauty products? How about pampering yourself with quality skincare while ALSO providing financial assistance to women fighting Breast Cancer?
By purchasing from the Causemetics line, you'll be donating money to the Canadian Breast Cancer Support Fund.
I hardly ever get salon manicures, preferring to save money and do the whole process at home. I usually paint my nails before bed, so that my polish has more than enough time to dry.
World MasterCard Fashion Week is currently taking place in downtown Toronto, and while there are a lot of amazing designers showcasing their work (including my personal favourites: Melissa Nepton and NARCES), my first priority was tracking down a ticket to attend Target’s fashion show.
Here’s why:
1) I adore shopping at Target — especially for shoes, clothing and décor
2) Their fashion shows are always full of on-trend and WEARABLE outfit ideas
Keeping hair sleek and manageable can be quite the battle — frizz, split ends, tangles — there are so many issues to deal with. I have fine hair with highlights and some days I walk out of the shower with my hair looking like a bird's nest!
To avoid the not-so-chiccotton candy look, I apply deep conditioning masks twice a week. It only adds on 5 minutes to my shower time, but it makes a huge difference to the state of my hair.
Although American Girl dolls are popular and well-made, there are many reasons why you may not want to purchase them for your child—ranging from their high price (with dolls starting at $130) to the fact that they're "American" rather than "Canadian." If you're in the market for an 18-inch play doll, here are 5 alternatives to an American Girl doll, all readily available in Canada
Plaid shirts are the ultimate Fall staple—not only do they keep you warm once temperatures drop, they're endlessly versatile! You can wear them tucked into pencil skirts, buttoned down over jeans, or even tied around your waist.
I bought my red plaid shirt from Old Navy last Fall, and wore it non-stop through the colder months. I've worn it with jeans and rainboots, layered under a cable-knit sweater, and paired with leggings and a vest.
My parents recently brought some old albums out of storage. I flipped through the pages, eager to share them with my children and point out any similarities in our appearances. But as I studied the pictures, there was only one thing I could focus on: how deliriously happy I looked when I was aged 4 and under! It was a side of myself that I had completely forgotten — silly, animated and completely uninhibited. Looking at teeny me, I wondered — when was my carefree grin replaced with a downward glance and a shy smile?
Graphic tees are a summer staple, but this year there's one particular style that's been gaining in popularity—slub-knit tees with phrases in graphic typeface. The juxtaposition of elegant text on a slouchy tee makes these tops a versatile item. They can be dressed up with a sparkly necklace or dressed down with distressed jeans. Luckily, there are graphic tees for every price point.
There are two back-to-school lunch modes in my house: smug — when lunchboxes are neatly filled the night before with options from every food group and chaotic — when I’m running around like a madwoman in the morning — serving breakfast whilst frantically trying to whip up something yummy and healthy for my kids’ lunchboxes!
Back-to-school season has arrived—and it's time to make important decisions, such as: What's the latest I can sleep-in and still get my kids to school on time? Do fruit gummies count as a healthy snack? What backpack can withstand a year of being dragged around by my child? While you'll have to figure out the first two questions yourself, I can help you answer the third.
I remember when Birkenstocks were part of my daily attire: It was the mid-90s, Hippie Chic was at it’s strongest, and you weren’t anybody in high school unless you were wearing a pair of tan Birkenstocks. We wore them with everything — maxi skirts, flannel shirts, cropped tops and jeans — and they scored major bonus points for how comfortable they were.
If you’ve admired Roland Mouret’s dresses on celebrities such as Victoria Beckham and Cameron Diaz, you’ll be as excited as I am about his upcoming collaboration with Banana Republic. Designer dresses at a more affordable price point? Yes, please!
Dita Von Teese, Claudia Schiffer, and Victoria Beckham at a Roland Mouret Fashion Show in Paris. (Photo Credit: FameFlyNet)
There's something so relaxing about getting your nails done — from moisturizing hand treatments to brightly polished nails — it's the ultimate "me-time" experience. But it can be difficult to fit frequent salon visits into your calendar (and budget). Read below to find out how you can give yourself a manicure at home, using drugstore products and items you already own.
There's nothing better than spending a summer day outdoors with your family, especially if it involves going to a beach! Here's a list of my must-have items to stay pretty while having fun in the sun:
When it comes to fashion and beauty, I'm all about getting the look for less, so when I found a family-friendly meal that requires minimum effort for maximum impact, I had to come over here and share!
