February 28, 2011
best dressed
My favourite dress of the night was hands down Michelle Williams. Simple, beautiful, timeless and elegant. Chanel.
oscars 2011
Not so impressed. James Franco looked asleep and stoned and Anne was like a giddy school girl. What the heck? I get engaging a younger demographic, but at least find two people who have some chemistry together. Who knew Anne was a woo girl? whoo hooo! after every introduction. Seriously. There was however some great fashion.
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| Have to have Gwen, gorgeous as usual |
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| Kate unusual but beautiful |
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| Cute and age appropriate, Love! |
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| Halle always stunning |
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| Bad Bad Bad where is your stylist? |
February 25, 2011
February 24, 2011
February 23, 2011
the signs of spring
While on my way to work today- grudgingly - I decided today was a coffee morning. I've been trying to cut down but it's not gong well. I went to my usual Timmy's and when I was placing my order the little sign had a simple image on it that brightened my day. All of a sudden the sky seems a little sunnier, the cold seemed a little warmer and the birds started chirping. It was roll up the rim. (start cheesy music)
I placed my usual order - large black and drove around to the window. When I reached out to pass my money along the nice Tim Horton's lady told me the car, well minivan, in front of me paid for my coffee. How nice is that! The start of roll up the rim and a free coffee and nice people? Was I dreaming? And the icing on the cake - how could things get any better you ask? I won a free coffee with my cup. If only work went so smoothly.
The start of roll up the rim is the start of spring. We're almost there people; just a few more weeks. Thanks minivan people for making my day brighter. I will pay it forward tomorrow.
I placed my usual order - large black and drove around to the window. When I reached out to pass my money along the nice Tim Horton's lady told me the car, well minivan, in front of me paid for my coffee. How nice is that! The start of roll up the rim and a free coffee and nice people? Was I dreaming? And the icing on the cake - how could things get any better you ask? I won a free coffee with my cup. If only work went so smoothly.
The start of roll up the rim is the start of spring. We're almost there people; just a few more weeks. Thanks minivan people for making my day brighter. I will pay it forward tomorrow.
February 19, 2011
in pursuit of lashes
For those of you who don't know me I have a slight obsession with eye lashes. For some people it's shoes, for some cars, for me - lashes. I don't know if my obsession stemmed from the pathetic eye lashes I was genetically bestowed or whether it built over time seeing friends with beautiful natural lashes (Sara, Patricia, Heidi you know who you are). What I do know is that I have done some pretty expensive and excessive things in pursuit of longer, darker eye lashes.
My obsession started with tinting. Not so bad you would think. In the summers I would tint them for those times I wanted to go swimming or to the beach and not have to worry about it. You have to understand things from my point of view. And those of you blessed with dark long lashes just won't understand. But having short white-blond lashes and white-blond eye brows makes your whole face look funny. It looks like there is something missing. Dramatic - I know.
Moving on, after tinting wasn't doing it for me anymore I moved on to fake lashes. A friend of mine from MAC showed me how to apply them and from that day on I sported the fakes more than my own (thanks Steph). Unknown to me at that time I had crossed a very thin line. There was no turning back.
After a few months of the fakes I saw a friend at a party and she was wearing fakes too! Only wait! They weren't fakes, they were extensions!! Hence a whole new stage of crazy was about to over take me. I found out where she got them and headed there within the week. From that day on I got lash extensions and LOVED them. In hindsight not the most sensible move I've ever made; however, in my lash desperation I had no hope of resisting. So for the next six months I sported long, dark, beautiful thick lashes. You'll notice I have omitted writing about the effort and expense involved in the miracle lash extensions, this is purposeful so that my one reader doesn't understand the extent of my craziness. (too late?)
Then one fated day I had an allergic reaction to the lashes. My eyes swelled shut and they were so itchy I wanted to scratch my eyes out. After suffering for a few days and many antihistamines later I came to the sad realization that they had to come off and I was destined to short, white lashes for my life. Depression ensued.
When I thought all was lost - an idea..I'd gone this far how could I stop now? Shameless! What is left you ask? Latisse! A friend who lives in the States has been using it for some time with great results! How have I not tried this yet? So off I go to buy the Latisse and I am 11 days in and already seeing the results. Nothing dramatic yet, but I was told when I bought it that it takes about a month for good results and two to ensure the best. Have I found a permanent solution?
Stay tuned.....and eye lashes crossed!
My obsession started with tinting. Not so bad you would think. In the summers I would tint them for those times I wanted to go swimming or to the beach and not have to worry about it. You have to understand things from my point of view. And those of you blessed with dark long lashes just won't understand. But having short white-blond lashes and white-blond eye brows makes your whole face look funny. It looks like there is something missing. Dramatic - I know.
Moving on, after tinting wasn't doing it for me anymore I moved on to fake lashes. A friend of mine from MAC showed me how to apply them and from that day on I sported the fakes more than my own (thanks Steph). Unknown to me at that time I had crossed a very thin line. There was no turning back.
After a few months of the fakes I saw a friend at a party and she was wearing fakes too! Only wait! They weren't fakes, they were extensions!! Hence a whole new stage of crazy was about to over take me. I found out where she got them and headed there within the week. From that day on I got lash extensions and LOVED them. In hindsight not the most sensible move I've ever made; however, in my lash desperation I had no hope of resisting. So for the next six months I sported long, dark, beautiful thick lashes. You'll notice I have omitted writing about the effort and expense involved in the miracle lash extensions, this is purposeful so that my one reader doesn't understand the extent of my craziness. (too late?)
Then one fated day I had an allergic reaction to the lashes. My eyes swelled shut and they were so itchy I wanted to scratch my eyes out. After suffering for a few days and many antihistamines later I came to the sad realization that they had to come off and I was destined to short, white lashes for my life. Depression ensued.
When I thought all was lost - an idea..I'd gone this far how could I stop now? Shameless! What is left you ask? Latisse! A friend who lives in the States has been using it for some time with great results! How have I not tried this yet? So off I go to buy the Latisse and I am 11 days in and already seeing the results. Nothing dramatic yet, but I was told when I bought it that it takes about a month for good results and two to ensure the best. Have I found a permanent solution?
Stay tuned.....and eye lashes crossed!
February 17, 2011
family day
This Monday is Family Day. It is a newish holiday enacted by the government a few years back. It used to be an optional holiday for employers to bestow on their employees, but now, now it is an Ontario enforced holiday. I think the government felt sorry for the majority of us Canadians that are deprived of holiday time by only receiving the bare minimum of holiday time. And for our government to feel sorry for us! Common people! Really Canada 15 days a year? A YEAR! Not enough time. Seriously, give everyone one more week a year and I would bet a month's pay - ok maybe not - but I seriously believe that absenteeism, moral, productivity and general work-place efficiency would all go up. I would be happy to test my theory at any time...I hope my HR department reads my blog.
Happy Family Day all...I know I will enjoy the long weekend!
Happy Family Day all...I know I will enjoy the long weekend!
February 15, 2011
to brides
A store I like a whole lot has now introduced a wedding line. Gowns, Dresses, Shoes, Lingerie, accessories and Cover ups. Anthropologie has always impressed me and now their bridal line is just as fantastic. These are a few of my favourites and you can find the rest and other fun wedding things at BHLDN.
February 14, 2011
gwyneth
If I could meet anyone in Hollywood it would be Gwyneth. She is such a classic beauty. Elegant, classy, sophisticated and talented. She has had every hair cut I love, she always has great style and I just think she's lovely.
February 13, 2011
Vic's birthday breakfast
Dennis, Vic and I went to a little place near Vic's temporary digs for breakfast this morning. What a cute little place! Hanks features local, fresh and organic foods as much as they can and the taste reflects it. I had a great burger and fries (against all allergy regulations for me) and it was great! With my burger I ordered a green tea and it came in this adorable elephant shaped tea pot. Loved it! The server told us they buy them at the local St Lawrence Market - I think I'm going to get me one :)
February 1, 2011
a sad day
I will miss you Carol. You have been so strong and an inspiration to so many people. I know you will be watching over them. I hope heaven treats you better than earth did.
You will always be remembered. Find my dad will you? He'll be good company.
All our love,
SGB
You will always be remembered. Find my dad will you? He'll be good company.
All our love,
SGB
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