It maybe be a little early but I’ve already begun to listen to Christmas music (ok, I started a couple weeks ago).  I love this time of year so I always try to savour each day and make the most of the holiday season. There are some Christmas songs we all know the words to and ones that remind us of a certain time in our lives whether it be memories  from your childhood or moments from last year’s celebrations.
I have a large amount of holiday music in my collection and I’d like to share some of my all-time favourite …read more

What we love about fashion and style is not only all the amazing clothes, shoes and accessories but the designers, stylists and other talented people behind the magic. Over the years I’ve come across a few popular fashion quotes and sayings from designers, artists and writers that have helped to make me smile and inspire me whenever I’m in a ‘fashion’ funk. I thought it would be fun to share these with you today.
“Fashions fade, style is eternal.” — Yves Saint Laurent
“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has …read more

This holiday season you can go ahead and decorate your tree with the simple red, gold, silver, blue or any other coloured ornaments. You know the kind, the shiny round glass ornaments or even ones that are tear drop shaped. But then your tree will look just like every other tree on the block. This year, why not pick up a few quirky and playful themed ornaments to perk up your home?
Urban Outfitters has a fun selection of holiday ornaments this year that would make anyone smile and best of all, they’re all reasonably priced!
Cupcake Ornament ($10)
Fortune Cookie Ornament ($10)
Teenage …read more

Every year Glamour magazine publishes their list of the Women of the Year. This list, which will be published in their December issue (on newsstands tomorrow, November 10th), features and applauds powerful women all over the world that have had amazing accomplishments are are an inspiration to all. Honorees have all made contributions to entertainment, business, sports, fashion, science and politics.
Without further ado, Glamour magazine’s 2009 Women of the Year are…
1. Dr. Maya Angelou – A memoirist, poet, educator and civil rights activist.
2. Dr. Jane Aronson – A pediatrician who created Worldwide Orphans Foundation which has provided life-altering support to …read more

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).
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 …read more

If you’re thinking about going on a cruise, I can tell you right now, don’t think, just GO! You’re going to have the time of your life, trust me!
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:
1. Price. …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 my goals in life is to read all the literary classics. You know, all the books your English teachers urged you to read or made you read.   Another related goal is, I want to have a personal library of books that are not only worth reading again and again, but are beautiful to look at.  There’s nothing better than a book shelf filled with books you love.
If you have the same goals or if you want to build up your personal library with amazing stories that will stand the test of time, Barnes …read more

Next weekend is Labor Day weekend, the last 3-day holiday of the summer season.  If you don’t have plans to hit the road and travel, there are a lot of thing to take care of at home, giving you a had start of fall projects.
Clean out your closet – Star listed some great tips about how to clean and organize your closet, and a long weekend sounds like a good time to tackle the project.  I’m embarrassed to admit just how out of control my closets are right now.  I have two walk-in closets, and they are in need of …read more