In case you haven’t been inside a mall or store in a while, you might not have noticed all the holiday decorations on display. I love this time of year because of all the feel-good movies. You know, those classic holiday movies that we’ve grown up with as children.   Today, I thought I’d get a head start on the season by listing just a few of the holiday movies that I love (in no particular order, of course).

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1. Love Actually (2003) – I haven’t met anyone who doesn’t love this movie! The ending was amazing.

2. Elf (2003) – I’m not a huge Will Ferrell fan but I do love Zooey Deschanel and this movie is wonderful and sweet.

3. Miracle on 34th Street (1947) – One of my top favourite holiday movies, who wouldn’t want to believe that Santa is real?

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4. White Christmas (1954) – Another one of my top favourites of all time and it’s a great movie to sing along to!

5. Home Alone (1990) – This is a fun movie for the whole family. Though the made a couple sequels, the first one was the best.

6. A Christmas Carol (1951) – Who doesn’t love this movie? The meanest man in London, Ebenezer Scrooge, learns his lesson in the end!

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7. It’s A Wonderful Life (1946) – A great movie with an even greater lesson.

8.  A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) – Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang show us what Christmas is all about!

9. Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) – Tim Burton is ridiculously talented and this film is a visual delight.

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10. Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964) – Rudolph shows us that being a little different isn’t always a bad thing.

11. Frosty The Snowman (1969) – A timeless classic for families that will have you singing along through the end.

12. The Nutcracker (1993) – A beautiful ballet by one of my favourite composers Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky! Who doesn’t know the dance of the sugarplum fairies?

The holiday season is one of my favourite times of the year and its not only because of the fabulous sales, shopping (for other and yes, myself) and the parties but it’s because every year, we gather together to watch one of these movies. These movies allow us to take a moment to step outside of ourselves and our current worries. They warm our hearts and make us appreciate life and what we have.

Are any of these movies on your list? Do you have a favourite holiday movie that’s not listed here? Let us know below!

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If you’re frequent floater or have just booked your first cruise you’re probably wondering what to take with you. While it’s a given that you’ll need all the necessities like a passport, travel documents, tickets, sunscreen, clothing and such that’s not what we’ll be focusing on today.
I thought I’d go one step further and give you a short list of things to pack that you might not have thought …read more

Recently (last week actually!) the husband and I went on a 7 day cruise to visit Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas. Any beauty fanatic knows one must not step outside without a generous dollop of sunscreen! Knowing we would be basking in the hot sun for most of our trip, I picked up a tube of Neutrogena Ultra Sheer® Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55 to take along.
I have to say I’m in love with this product! If you’re looking for an inexpensive sunscreen to use on your face (or body) this is a great choice and here’s why:
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If you’re a shoe addict and a bargain shopper, here’s a list of 4 websites for affordable and stylish shoes you might not have heard of.

Love My Shoes

Cutesy Girl

Urban Original

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We’re going to cover fragrances again and this time it’s for the ladies. I couldn’t very well show you my top 7 picks for men’s fragrances without showing you my top picks for women, right?! As previously stated, I love perfume and I’ve tried out more than my fair share of them. As much as I love perfume, there are only a handful that I restock when I’m out.
Here are my top 7 women’s fragrances, in no particular order…
Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue – clean, light, refreshing, classic
Marc Jacobs Daisy – warm, floral, sensuous, girly
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One of those brands is Urban Decay.  I love, love, love Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencils! They go on like butter, don’t crease (after 8+ hours) and last forever. This holiday season, Urban Decay gives you 9 reasons to fall in love with their eye liners.
The 24/7 Super Stash …read more

I love perfume and I consider myself a perfume collector. I don’t have too many (ok, I have a large amount) in my makeup dresser but what I do have, I love to pieces.  My husband shares the same addiction and he’s gone through and tried out a number of different colognes over the years. Some have been gifted to him and some he picked up on a whim.
Admittedly, I’ve come across many a men’s fragrance that I would definitely wear myself and I have my personal favourites that I often pick up for the husband. The other day, I …read more

After researching, writing and reading about fashion, style and beauty you’d think I’d be sick of it. That couldn’t be further from the truth! I embrace anything and everything having to do with fashion, style and beauty and that translates very well to the shows that I watch and record (to savour again and again) on DVR.
Below are my top favourite fashionable TV shows – maybe we’ll share the same ones?
Gossip Girl
My guilty pleasure! I love Serena’s boho style and Blair is always channeling Audrey Hepburn. I can even appreciate Jenny’s edgy outfits. GG has helped me discover …read more

One of the first cosmetic items I bought and tried out, when I was a pre-teen, was lip gloss. Specifically, Covergirl LipSlicks – which I still have a soft spot for!  Since then, I have been fully addicted to all sorts of lip products. From simple balms, lipsticks, lipliners, lip stains, to lip plumpers and of course, lip gloss – I have more than enough in my collection to last me a lifetime. However, that doesn’t keep me from buying and trying out more!
I do have my favourites or my defaults when all else fails. These are …read more

I love movies as much as I love fashion. Being a fashionista, I’m always drawn to characters with an amazing wardrobe. Some of the best movies are the ones that showcase beautiful clothing or the era’s current fashion and the character’s style. A character’s costume and overall look is very important in a movie as it helps ‘paints the picture’.
Here’s my personal list of fashionable movies, in no particular order:
500 Days of Summer (2009)
Marie Antoinette (2006)
Sense and Sensibility (1995)
Romeo and Juliet (1996 and 1968)
The Duchess (2008)
The Great Gatsby (1974)
The Notebook (2004)
Cruel Intentions (1999)
Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961)
Clueless (1995)
Gone With the Wind …read more