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GIFTS FOR HIM

GIFTS FOR HIM

Sorry to scare you, but there are exactly 2 weeks left to Christmas! Are you ready? If you’re not, well, don’t worry about it, I’ve got some awesome gift ideas for that special gent in your life that will blow him away! Instead of getting another one of those ties, how about one of these cool gifts for him: 1- Daniel Wellington Dapper York 38 mm rose gold watch: If your man is anything like mine, he loves to collect watches, so why not add this classic to his collection? I absolutely love the sophisticated look of this watch, the…

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Fashion

HOLIDAY OFFICE PARTY WITH LE CHATEAU

HOLIDAY OFFICE PARTY WITH LE CHATEAU

It’s that time of the year where Holiday Office Parties are in full swing and you’re ramaging through your closet, once again this year having nothing to wear – been there, done that! Don’t worry chix, I got your back! I went on a little shopping spree to Le Chateau to check out their array of party dresses and I found this red little number that is sure to make you the star of the show at your Holiday Office Party! It’s tricky right? You want the right amount of sexy without being over the top. It’s a work environment…

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Lifestyle

CHRISTMAS HOME DECOR WITH INDIGO

CHRISTMAS HOME DECOR WITH INDIGO

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas….and this year must be some sort of record for me. I never finished decorating my house before December (I’m usually more of a ‘oh tomorrow is Christmas’ kind of person during this time of the year since I’m so busy)! I think the reason why it happened so early is that I found a lot of adorable Chrismtas home decor pieces at Indigo and I was really excited to combine them with my exisitng pieces. My style is modren & chic with a combination of white, gold & silver, which goes perfectly…

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Beauty

FRAGRANCES FOR CHRISTMAS

FRAGRANCES FOR CHRISTMAS

It’s true that fragrances are very personal and each individual is unique, but if you understand the simple principles of ‘notes’ you can easily find the perfect fragrance. Notes are simply descriptions of scents and there are 3 classes: head notes, heart notes and base notes. Don’t worry, I did not know or understand any of this until I started working with a lot of perfumes! :P Head notes are the ‘1st impression’ scents that evaporate quickly. They are fresh or sharp and most commonly: citrus or ginger. Heart notes are the scents that pretty much cover up the initial…

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Fashion

CHRISTMAS WITH ROCKLAND

CHRISTMAS WITH ROCKLAND

Cover photo credit: François-Olivier Thibault, Youville Haussmann Park So Black Friday has gone, you bought a bunch of stuff online and nothing fits right? I’m an avid online shopper, but I must admit that nothing beats hitting up the malls, trying on the clothes, seeing the pieces in real life. So, for all those “not so perfect” gifts that you will be returning this week, you likely need some replacements. Or, if Black Friday weekend was just too crazy for you, now is the perfect time to shop for the Holidays, since the shopping malls will not be as crowded. My…

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Fashion

LUXURY GIFTS FOR HER

LUXURY GIFTS FOR HER

ZAC Zac Posen Eartha Iconic Soft Handle Handbag// 2. KitchenAid Ultra Power Series 4.5 Quart Tilt Head Mixer   // 3. Fujifilm Instax Square SQ10 Hybrid Instant Camera // 4. Marc Jacobs Daisy (100ml) //5. Soia & Kyo Women’s Belted Wool Blend Coat Every year, there is a luxury piece I obsess about and my entire family knows it. So, what they typically do is they pitch in together and get me that desired item, rather than buying me a bunch of things I won’t like. This year, it’s a Gucci belt – I simply need it in my life. So,…

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Fashion

TIME MANAGEMENT

TIME MANAGEMENT

Some of you guys asked me about time management, seeing how I have a full time job (9@5), manage the blog by myself & I’m also currently working on building an accounting practice for entrepreneurs (OUF, yeah that does seem like a lot now that I read it, lol…) I wrote this blog post to give you a little bit of insight on how I manage my time & hopefully inspire you to manage yours! 1- Passion: Honestly the number one thing to help you manage your time is passion! If you’re passionate about your work or project, you will…

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