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Roxymandy July 21, 2015

Pretty Summer Off The Shoulder Tops

I usually shy away from off the shoulder tops because I have this thing with strapless bras. I find them so uncomfortable! They have to be tight to stay up, but then they slide down and you have to constantly adjust them. I don’t think I have ever found one that fits properly. I just generally dislike them, but there’re so many cute off the shoulder tops out there right now I had to suck it up and go strapless.

I love the pattern on this one I am wearing from H&M. I thought it would pair best with white jeans or a crisp white short for a mediterranean feel.

Off the Should Tops Round up of Off the Shoulder Tops - H&M Off the Shoulder Peasant Top

Get out your strapless bras ladies – here are a few more of my favourite off the shoulder tops!

Painted Threads Off the Shoulder Top

Rebecca Minkoff Dev Off the Shoulder Top

Vince Camuto Palm Print Off the Shoulder Top

Zara Elastic Off the Shoulder Top

Dynamite Off the Shoulder Blouse

Forever 21 Off the Shoulder Ornate Print Top

Talula Cabrini Blouse

Michael Kors Petite Sea Orchid Off Shoulder Top

Roxymandy July 20, 2015

3rd Annual Touch-a-Truck Event – Friday, August 21st!

When I found out I was having a boy, I knew the next 18 years of my life would include a lot of dirt, mud and trucks, but I had no idea that I would actually get pretty interested in those things myself.

It’s actually not that bad hanging out with the boys sometimes, and finding fun new activities we can do as a family is fun. One of them is the annual Touch-a-Truck event in Oshawa.

This year the Touch-a-Truck event will be entering its 3rd year, and will be taking place outside of the General Motors Centre in Oshawa on Friday, August 21st from 5pm – 8pm.

Last year when we attended many of my son’s friends attended as well, and they loved climbing all over some of the cool trucks at the event.

The event is free, but making a donation to big Brothers Big Sisters shouldn’t be missed.

Children of all ages can get up close to over 40 vehicles of all shapes and sizes they normally couldn’t interact with like giant cranes and bulldozers.

Kids can also check out the camel rides provided by the Bowmanville Zoo, as well as Bricks 4 Kidz Oshawa who will have specialty vehicle Lego sets that can be built and raced. There will also be a charity BBQ from the Spectra food and beverage team.

Current vehicle partners include the Durham Regional Police, Oshawa Fire Services, St. John Ambulance, Ontario Regiment Museum, GO Transit, Durham Region Transit, NICHE LIMOS, City of Oshawa, Mackie Group, Oshawa PUC, G4S Canada, Durham Kubota, CCT Auto-Trans Inc., Durhamway Bus Lines Inc., Hard-Co Construction, Canadian Tire Motorsports Park, Canadian Red Cross, Clarington Contracting Services, Verspeeten Cartage, and more.

For more information on the event visit www.generalmotorscentre.com.

Roxymandy July 14, 2015

Graphic Tee’s and Tanks with Something to Say

I may not actually have More Issues Than Vogue like my t-shirt says (I guess it depends on who you speak to about me), but I like how fun this t-shirt is.

The slogan trend on graphic tanks and tees is picking up everywhere, and while some of the sayings can be a little cheesy, many are cute and clever.

I paired my own tee with a pretty dressed-down ensemble, but I have seen some great shirts paired with tulle skirts and heels.

Here is my roundup of my favourite graphic tee’s and tanks below!

A Fashion Love Affair Oui Tee

Forever 21 I’m Original Tee

AEO Shoes Graphic T-Shirt

Sincerely Celfie Tee

Old Navy blah blah blah Tank

Glitter Guide Life is Short Weat Sequins

Roxymandy July 9, 2015

Grand Opening of Never Grow Up Toronto

This past weekend I attended the grand opening of Never Grow Up – a hip children’s clothing store located at 1725 Bayview Avenue in Toronto. This is the second location for Never Grow Up – you can also find them in Oakville!

There were sweet treats, and lots of great clothing options for boys and girls aged newborn to 10 years old.

They carry designers like Andy and Evan, Blune, Chic Mammas, Electrik Kidz, Hucklebones, Lazy Pants, Knot, and one of my personal favourites, Ollie Jones!

There are too many to list – lots of different brands, and nothing like you would find at the mall. I love shopping in kids boutiques like this one because there are some really hip and fresh styles.

There was everything from sequins and tutu’s for girls, to rough and tumble alligator sweatshirts for boys.

It’s a kid-friendly space with lots of room to maneuver a stroller inside, and the space itself is playful and pretty.

I really loved these Ollie Jones leggings! I hate to always dress my son in jeans, so I often put him in boys leggings for comfort and style. How great are these patterns?

This new shop is going into my rotation when shopping for my friends children, and of course my own fashion forward toddler. I really loved how stylish some of the clothing was. It’s fun to get a few special pieces that not all of the other kids are going to be wearing on the playground.

For more information, visit Never Grow up on Facebook here!

Roxymandy June 28, 2015

Bold Patterned Shorts for Summer

I’m a big fan of jean shorts in the summer, but recently I’ve really liked wearing dressy shorts for a night out. Some shorts are just as flirty and cute as a skirt would be. There are some really great pattered shorts out there right now that are a lot more fun then casual cut-offs. These patterned shorts can be completely dressed down with sandals or flats. Heels or a wedge make them stand out to make them a great dinner and drinks outfit.

These patterned shorts I’m wearing are from H&M. I wish there was a cute blazer to match!

I kept things neutral with white on top, but it would be really fun to mix a clashing print with a pair of patterned shorts as well. My favourite way to “clash” patterns right now is a striped shirt on top with a floral print on the bottom!

Here are a few more of my favourite patterned shorts below!