Simons Gatineau Haul: All dressed up and nowhere to go

Head to toe Simons, well almost! I love this outfit! It’s fun and flirty and perfect for the Holidays. It’s not a traditional holiday or winter colour scheme for that matter, but I don’t tend to stick with rules. This is a navy marino wool t-sweater paired with a pale pink tutu. I snatched up both pieces from Simons. I completed the look with a bright bib necklace and vintage Louis Vuitton Mary-Janes, and voila!

I don’t feel like doing a lot of talking, so let these gorgeous pictures speak for themselves! These are, once again, brought to you by the ever-talented Kristy Chapman Photography.

I have been hoarding these photos for a while, and I am so happy to share them with you, finally! This shoot was also meant to display my gorgeous kitchen… a.k.a. my bedroom. I love it! I live there 24/7! Thanks to my lovely husband who did all the work, almost 1 year ago!

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Feature on Apt613

In Ottawa, you know you have made it when you get featured on the coolest local blog around, Apt613! They have many ears to the ground and don’t miss a beat.

I was honoured when Kelsey Sunstrum, blogger and Apt613 writer, contacted me to do an exclusive interview to be part of their Blogosphere series.

If you want to read more, check out the article and visit the blog.
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Game is Strong: Ottawa Bloggers Roundup

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Everyone follows at least one blog, right? I’m not talking about news sites like Buzzfeed, Huffington Post or Just Jared. I am talking about a more personal approach to getting informed. The truth is, bloggers follow other bloggers. It’s a way to get inspired, keep up with the beat and create a network of supportive sistas.
So today, I am sharing my Ottawa Bloggers network with you in hopes that you start following people, real people, in your city and get a glimpse of the real local talent.

CATEGORY: Why aren’t you famous already?

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CATEGORY: The Big leagues

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CATEGORY: Ottawa Luv

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[GIVEAWAY ALERT] Morning folks! Up on the blog this morning: I've got everything you need to know about a luxury Canadian skincare company called @PoeticBlend. Poetic Blend is a boutique line of 3 beauty oils (also known as face oils) that are made by hand in small batches from 100% plant oils. They're vegan, cruelty free, and tested only on humans since that's who's meant to use them. Did you know that even oily and acne-prone skin can benefit from natural oils? It can! And I'll tell you how. Click the link in my profile for an interview with the founder, my full review of the line, and a chance to win the right beauty oil for your skin. Plus there's a 25% off sale all month long! Happy reading :) #skincare #blogger #vegan #november #vegetarian #MadeInCanada #beauty #gluetenfree #MadeInToronto #Toronto #natural #organic #plantoils #essentialoils #crueltyfee #testedonhumans #handcrafted #smallbatch #luxe #luxury #beautystash #beautyblogger #bblogger #Canada #canadian

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Ottawa Streetstyle: Poncho-brown for Fall

It got really cold this weekend! But I was sort of happy to be able to wear the new Reitmans Poncho I just bought! It’s so cozy and warm, and the colours are perfect! I mixed up my look with some vintage finds: my Dooney and Bourke caramel cross-body satchel and my Justin boots in caramel to match. My hair was still wet from my shower, so a warm wool floppy hat (Lovely Bird), can do just the right trick!

Under the poncho, I have a denim shirt from Gap and my new body shaping leggings from Zara… which I adore!

This Fall, give your outfit the poncho-colour it deserves!

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